Real Health Conversations

Certified Nutrition Consultant and recovering addict Susan McCauley and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and podcaster Kendall Kendrick join our hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie today in Episode 148 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore, Dietitian Cassie & Friends!"

We've got so much news to share with you each week on this podcast driven by the latest health headlines that it's sometimes hard to fit it all in. But what you can always rely on listening to "Low-Carb Conversations" is plenty of entertaining opinions that will educate you in your own journey and inspire you to share with those within your sphere of influence. If you would like to see the quality shows continue, then consider making a financial contribution to help keep this listener-supported podcast on the air. CLICK HERE to make a donation of any amount to join your other listeners who help make this show possible. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

COULD TAKING VITAMINS ACTUALLY LEAD TO GREATER DISEASE RISK?Taking too many vitamins pills 'increases risk of heart disease and cancer'

In today's episode, our co-hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie are joined by Certified Nutrition Consultant and recovering addict Susan McCauley from "Evolve Nutrition" and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and podcaster Kendall Kendrick from "Primal Balance" who both cohost a fabulous podcast entitled "Evolved Recovery." Listen to Jimmy and Cassie banter a bit at the beginning about his trip to Austin, Texas for the Paleo f(x) conference.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT A 'WATER-ONLY' SCHOOL? 'Water Only School' launch

Listen in as Jimmy, Cassie, Susan, and Kendall express themselves on a new study concluding that taking too many vitamins will increase your risk of heart disease and cancer, a misleading column on dietary fat by a conventional wisdom dietitian named Hope Warshaw, how the new statin guidelines are set to put millions of teenagers and young adults on cholesterol-lowering medications, two stories out of Australia on the problem with sugary fruit juice being served and the idea of an all-water only school, the deception of buying organic that can lead to more bad food choices, an incredible list of ways stress can impact your health, and new evidence on low-carb helping with Type 2 diabetes. Plus, don't miss some great nutrition tips at the end of the show! So, you know what to do--pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and let's talk!

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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 148- We’re LISTENER-SUPPORTED: DONATE HERE!- Susan McCauley from "Evolve Nutrition"- Kendall Kendrick from "Primal Balance"- Susan and Kendall's podcast "Evolved Recovery"- SECRET HEADLINE: Taking too many vitamins pills 'increases risk of heart disease and cancer', study warns- Butter, margarine or the latest spread? by Hope Warshaw- New Guidelines Would Greatly Boost Number of Young People on Statins- Obesity Policy Coalition warns lunch box fruit drinks have more sugar than Coca-Cola- 'Water Only School' launch- Reusable Bags Make People Buy Organic—and Junk/a>- 15 Ways Stress Can Affect Your Health- Further evidence of the benefits of low-carb diet for people with type 2 diabetes

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Dana Monsees and a scientist looking to change medicine through research named Kerianne "Boston" Crandall join our hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie today in Episode 147 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore, Dietitian Cassie & Friends!"

Friday, Friday, Friday! It's that special day of the week where we get together for a romp through the latest health headlines with some of our favorite friends in the low-carb health community. We work hard to find articulate and gabby people willing to share from their experience eating and living a healthy lifestyle. What do you think about what you've been hearing on this podcast? If you like what we're doing here, then consider making a financial contribution to help keep this listener-supported podcast on the air. CLICK HERE to make a donation of any amount to join the Conversations Club. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

WHY IS THE FDA GOING AFTER THE MAKERS OF KIND BARS?The FDA Would Love It If Kind Bars Could Stop Pretending They're Healthy

In today's episode, our co-hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie are joined by an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach named Dana Monsees from "Real Food With Dana" and Clean Eating, Lifting, Rugby, Scientist, Educator and Survivor living with PCOS, IBS and autoimmune stupidity looking to change medicine through research named Kerianne "Boston" Crandall from "This Ordered Life." Listen to Jimmy and Cassie banter at the beginning about what's up in their world.

DR. JASON FUNG ASKS WHY MONEY TRUMPS HEALTH IN RESEARCHFollow the research money: why some doctors betray patients’ trust on diet

Listen in as Jimmy, Cassie, Boston, and Dana talk about the FDA going after Kind Bars for claiming they're healthy because they contain 1g saturated fat, a new study about why more than two-thirds of people taking antidepressants may not actually need to, how the pope and UK's prime minister have cut carbs in their diet to lose weight and get healthy, a column by Dr. Jason Fung about the indelible tie between Big Food/Big Pharma and medical research, new research shows DNA in mice controls hunger and appetite, comparing the high-carb vs. high-fat diets of two elite athletes, and why an omelette is a better option for breakfast than coffee cake. Plus, don't miss Dana's Avocado Crack Sauce recipes and other nutrition tips at the end of the show! It's time to pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and let's talk!

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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 147- We’re LISTENER-SUPPORTED: DONATE HERE!- Dana Monsees from "Real Food With Dana"- Kerianne "Boston" Crandall from "This Ordered Life"- SECRET HEADLINE: The FDA Would Love It If Kind Bars Could Stop Pretending They're Healthy- More than two thirds of people taking antidepressants 'may NOT actually have depression': Doctors discover many do not meet the official criteria- Doctors Tell Pope Francis To Cut Back On Pasta- Cameron's breadmaker gathers dust as PM gives up carbs in the 'great patriotic struggle' with his weight- Follow the research money: why some doctors betray patients’ trust on diet by Dr. Jason Fung- RELATED PODCAST: The LLVLC Show #945: Dr. Jason Fung Exposes Two Big Lies And How To Reverse Type 2 Diabetes- Tiny Bits Of DNA Control Hunger Neurons- Cristiano Ronaldo's Carb-Based Diet vs. Tim Howard's Fat-Based Paleo Diet- At brunch next time, pass on the coffee cake and have an omelette- RECIPE: Dana's Secret Recipe GUACAMOLE! (Avocado Crack Sauce)

OB/GYN, Preventive and Regenerative Medicine physician, and author Dr. Jen Landa and Registered Dietitian, Pilates enthusiast, and author Lily Nichols join our hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie today in Episode 146 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore, Dietitian Cassie & Friends!"

It's a privilege to bring you news, views, opinions, and talking points to what's going on in the world of health. The headlines in the mainstream media can sometimes be frustrating and we're here to help you make heads and tails of what they mean to you. We're grateful for all of our amazing listeners who support us in this effort to educate, entertain, and inspire you to keep your head held high in this journey to optimal health. If you'd like to join your fellow listeners in supporting us, then CLICK HERE to make a donation of any amount to help keep us on the air. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

WOULD YOU EAT MCDONALD'S NEW ARTISAN GRILLED CHICKEN?McDonald’s moves toward simpler ingredients

In today's episode, our co-hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie are joined by an OB/GYN and Preventive and Regenerative Medicine physician named Dr. Jennifer Landa from "Endless Energy Boundless Possibilities" who has authored a book on female sexual health entitled The Sex Drive Solution for Women: Dr. Jen's Power Plan to Fire Up Your Libido as well as a Registered Dietitian and Pilates enthusiast named Lily Nichols from "Pilates Nutritionist" who has a passion for real food nutrition sharing about it in her new book Real Food for Gestational Diabetes: An Effective Alternative to the Conventional Nutrition Approach. These two ladies have so much knowledge and experience to share about today's health headlines.

DO YOUR FRUIT AND VEGETABLES HAVE TO BE PERFECT?We’re throwing away tons of fruits and veggies for not being pretty enough

Listen in as Jimmy, Cassie, Jen, and Lily talk about the new version of chicken that McDonald's will serve with simpler ingredients, why the federal government wants to start weighing kids in daycare, an elementary school student who got a letter from school stating she's fat, why people with diabetes tend to earn less money than non-diabetics, someone who claims she needs gluten to function, an op-ed on why red meat is not the enemy in our health it is made out to be, and why millions of pounds of fruits and vegetables are removed from the food supply because they're not pretty enough. Plus, don't miss the nutrition tips at the end of the show! So, pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and let's talk!

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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 146- We’re LISTENER-SUPPORTED: DONATE HERE!- Dr. Jennifer Landa from "Endless Energy Boundless Possibilities"- Dr. Landa's book The Sex Drive Solution for Women: Dr. Jen's Power Plan to Fire Up Your Libido- Lily Nichols from "Pilates Nutritionist"- Lily's book Real Food for Gestational Diabetes: An Effective Alternative to the Conventional Nutrition Approach- SECRET HEADLINE: McDonald’s moves toward simpler ingredients- Feds to Weigh Children in Daycare- Parent outraged over school fitness letter- If You're One Of The World's 382 Million Diabetics, Your Wages May Dip- I Need Gluten! And My Body Loves It!- Red Meat Is Not the Enemy- We’re throwing away tons of fruits and veggies for not being pretty enough

Low-carb Paleo food blogger Jamey Bennett and Atkins low-carb weight loss success story Brian Wiley join our hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie today in Episode 145 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore, Dietitian Cassie & Friends!"

Hey, hey, hey! It's another fun-filled Friday here on this weekly podcast taking a romp through all the latest health headlines people are talking about. And while sometimes the news on nutrition and health can be frustrating, we're here delivering invaluable opinions to arm you with the information you need to know how to interpret what it all means in your own healthy lifestyle. We appreciate our listeners supporting what we are doing here and you can CLICK HERE to make a donation of any amount to help keep us on the air. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

WHAT'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT CEREAL FIBER FOR YOUR HEALTH?The ingredient to a long, healthy life is in your bowl of cereal

In today's episode, our co-hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie are joined by a Paleo food blogger with a penchant for posting pics of his low-carb meals named Jamey Bennett from "Two Dudes Foods" and a 100-pound weight loss success on an Atkins low-carb diet and now ketogenic diet named Brian Wiley. Listen to Jimmy and Cassie share about the petition that led Kraft Foods and The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to end their "Kids Eat Right" logo being placed on American cheese products. This is a BIG win for real food and Jimmy and Cassie celebrate the return to sanity in this.

WHY IS FOOD INDUSTRY FIGHTING LISTING ADDED SUGARS?Food industry waging a bitter battle over proposal on added-sugar labels

Listen in as Jimmy, Cassie, Jamey, and Brian talk about a new study claiming cereal fiber is the secret to living a long and healthy life, why the American Academy of Pediatrics is describing sugar as a "powerful tool" in improving the diets of children, a new study that tells us that we have too many studies, why the food industry is fighting the push to put "added sugars" on the Nutrition Facts label, how losing just a half hour of sleep daily can make you insulin resistant and lead to obesity and Type 2 diabetes, the case study of a woman becoming obese after having a fecal transplant from an overweight donor, and the power of lifestyle in the health and fitness of twins. Plus, don't miss Brian's Philly Cheese Steak Chili recipe and Jamey's Chorizo, Bacon, and Eggs Rutabaga Hash recipe at the end. It's time to pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and let's talk!

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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 145- We’re LISTENER-SUPPORTED: DONATE HERE!- Jamey Bennett from "Two Dudes Foods"- Brian Wiley on Twitter- SECRET HEADLINE: The ingredient to a long, healthy life is in your bowl of cereal- Sugar can be “powerful tool” to improve children’s diet, AAP- There are too many studies, new study finds- Food industry waging a bitter battle over proposal on added-sugar labels- Losing just 30 minutes of sleep a day could lead to life-shortening obesity and type-2 diabetes- Woman becomes obese after fecal transplantation from overweight donor- One Twin Exercises, the Other Doesn’t- RECIPE: Jamey's Chorizo, Bacon, and Eggs Rutabaga Hash recipe

BRIAN'S PHILLY CHEESE STEAK CHILI4 pounds of very thinly sliced roast beef1 yellow pepper, chopped1 red pepper, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped2 cups chopped onionGarlic powder to tasteSalt to tasteFinely shredded Swiss, Provolone or Mozzarella cheese

Mix all of the ingredients except the cheese and put them in a crock pot on low stirring often as the moisture from the roast beef is released. Once heated, top with your favorite cheese and enjoy!

Paleo blogger, author, and television show host Camille Macres and low-carb, high-fat diet blogger and YouTube video sensation Leanne Vogel join our hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie today in Episode 144 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore, Dietitian Cassie & Friends!"

We are grateful to be here with another trek through the latest health headlines featuring opinions from some of the top names in Paleo, low-carb, and real food blogosphere. Thank you for being an active listener and supporter of this Friday podcast. If you like what you hear, then CLICK HERE to make a donation of any amount to help keep us on the air. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

WHY IS DEAN ORNISH CALLING LOW-CARB A HIGH-PROTEIN DIET?The Myth Of High-Protein Diets

In today's episode, our co-hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie are joined by Paleo blogger, author, and television show host Camille Macres from "Camille's Paleo Kitchen" and low-carb, high-fat diet advocate Leanne Vogel from the "Healthful Pursuit" blog as well as YouTube channel. Listen to Jimmy and Cassie gab about his recent Instagram photos of the crazy food-like products Gouda chips and Super Crackers with broccoli, The Diabetes World Online Summit with Dr. Brian Mowll that continues through March 30, 2015, and next week's Love Your Mind, Love Your Body Telesummit with Cassie as one of the guest speakers.

IS KEVIN BACON THE PERFECT SPOKESMAN FOR EGGS?Kevin Bacon stars in egg industry campaign

Listen in as Jimmy, Cassie, Camille, and Leanne share about Dr. Dean Ornish's latest attack on the low-carb diet (read Dr. Eades' rebuttal column, why parents think sugary drinks are healthy, the rationalization for not reducing sugar in your diet for health, a new study that showed a relatively low-carb diet gives a 400-calorie-a-day metabolic advantage over a low-fat diet, the choice of actor Kevin Bacon as the new official spokesperson for eggs, and the decision by McDonald's to stop using chickens given antibiotics. Plus, don't miss Leanne's Flaxseed Cinnamon Bun Muffins, Camille's favorite Water Kefir recipe (that she forgot about on the show!), and her Power Bars recipe featured in Keto Clarity. So pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and let's talk!

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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 144- We’re LISTENER-SUPPORTED: DONATE HERE!- Camille Macres from "Camille's Paleo Kitchen"- Leanne Vogel from the "Healthful Pursuit" blog- Leanne's YouTube channel- SECRET HEADLINE: The Myth of High-Protein Diets- READ DR. MIKE EADES' REBUTTAL: Dr. Dean Ornish blasts high-protein diets- Study: Parents wrongly think sugary drinks healthy- Reducing Sugar In Diets For Health Might Be Very Difficult For Many- Is a Calorie a Calorie? Metabolic Fat Balance Following Selective Isocaloric Restriction of Dietary Carbohydrate Vs. Fat in Obese Adults- Kevin Bacon and eggs: Actor stars in egg industry campaign- VIDEO: Wake up to Eggs with Bacon- McDonald's to cut back on chicken fed with antibiotics- RECIPE: Leanne's Flaxseed Cinnamon Bun Muffins (grain-free, paleo, low carb + keto)- RECIPE: Camille's favorite Water Kefir recipe

Camille’s Power Bars (as featured in Keto Clarity)1 cup coconut oil, melted1 cup macadamia nut butter (almond butter ok, too)1/2 cup Sun Warrior Vanilla Protein Powder1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut1/2 cup dried cranberries (or raisins or dried cherries)1 cup slivered almonds (or pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts)1/2 cup cacao nibs1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Utensils to make these bars:parchment papersmall rimmed rectangular or square baking sheet/cake pan (mines about 6x8 with 2 inch rim)mixing bowlwhisklarge knifecutting board

Whisk coconut oil, nut butter and protein powder in a medium bowl until smooth. Add remaining ingredients an stir. Line baking sheet/cake pan with parchment paper, making sure it goes all the way up the sides. Pour in batter, and don't let the batter touch the actual pan or it will be very messy to remove. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until solid. Lift bars out with parchment paper underneath and cut into squares on a cutting board (as pictured above). Store bars in refrigerator! This recipe must be kept pretty cold. If they get too warm, the coconut oil will melt and they will turn back into a puddle.

Gynecologist Dr. Anna Cabeca and Paleo recipe blogger and author Lea Valle join our hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie today in Episode 143 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore, Dietitian Cassie & Friends!"

Health headlines can be boring to some people because it always seems like the same old gloom and doom we always see. But one thing we have discovered doing this podcast week after week highlighting the latest information about health is that there is always hope and sanity even in the most convoluted headlines out there. We are making a difference in this culture and we're here to keep you encouraged through all the chaos. If you find solace in what you hear on Fridays, then CLICK HERE to make a donation of any amount to help keep us on the air. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

WHY IS A DIETITIAN'S GROUP PROMOTING KRAFT CHEESE FOR KIDS?75,000 Dietitians Now Recommend Kids Eat American Cheese

In today's episode, our co-hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie are joined by their fabulous guest friends in gynecologist Dr. Anna Cabeca from "Cabeca Health" and Paleo recipe blogger Lea Valle at the "Paleo Spirit" blog who has a superb new Paleo cookbook entitled Sweet Paleo: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Delights. Listen to Jimmy and Cassie banter at the beginning about two events they'll both be a part of next week and in May: The Diabetes World Online Summit with Dr. Brian Mowll that runs March 23-30, 2015 featuring over 40 presentations from a wide variety of voices in the health community (including Jimmy and Cassie) AND on The 8th Annual Low-Carb Cruise coming May 24-31, 2015. Get full details on all the guest speakers (again, including Jimmy and Cassie) and the lecture topics HERE.

WHY IN THE WORLD IS THE 2015 DGAC PROMOTING REFINED GRAINS?DGAC 2015: Reducing Refined Grains? That could lead to "nutrient deficiency"

Listen in as Jimmy, Cassie, Dr. Anna, and Lea share what they think about a major dietitian group promoting processed American cheese as a healthy option for kids, a new study that finds a 46% increased risk of diabetes from taking a cholesterol-lowering statin drug, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommending refined grains to prevent nutrient deficiencies, how the sugar industry was deeply involved many decades ago in the research of the health effects of sugar, Dr. Sanjay Gupta's report on all the ways sugar is hidden in the food supply, and the heart-protective qualities of consuming grass-fed butter. Plus, don't miss Lea's Paleo Chocolate Beet Cake recipe and Dr. Anna's Mighty Maca Green Drink recipe at the end. Let's do this--pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and let's talk!

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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 143- We’re LISTENER-SUPPORTED: DONATE HERE!- Dr. Anna Cabeca from "Cabeca Health"- Lea Valle at the "Paleo Spirit" blog- Get Lea's new book: Sweet Paleo: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Delights- SECRET HEADLINE: 75,000 Dietitians Now Recommend Kids Eat American Cheese- The Daily Show clip: The Snacks Of Life- Statins May Seriously Increase Diabetes Risk- DGAC 2015 Report – Reducing Refined Grains? That could lead to "nutrient deficiency"- How Big Sugar Steered Research On A 'Tooth Decay Vaccine'- These foods aren't as healthy as you think- Science: Grass-Fed Butter Eaters Have Fewer Heart Attacks- RECIPE: Lea's Paleo Chocolate Beet Cake- RECIPE: Dr. Anna's Mighty Maca Green Drink

Australian health and wellness sister bloggers Emma and Carla Papas join our hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie today in Episode 142 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore, Dietitian Cassie & Friends!"

It's time for another fun-filled Friday through the health headlines with another dynamic duo of guest friends bringing their passion and enthusiasm for low-carb nutrition, healthy living, and being a bit goofy, too. Laughter is good medicine for the soul and we try to deliver it in spades each and every week for you our listeners. Along the way, we get out some great opinions on what's making news in the world of diet, fitness and health. What do you think about this podcast? If you like the format, then CLICK HERE to make a donation of any amount to help keep us on the air. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

WOULD YOU GO TO MCDONALD'S IF THEY SERVED KALE?McDonald’s is so desperate it’s thinking about selling kale

In today's episode, our co-hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie are joined by a delightful pair of amazingly energetic sisters from Australia named Emma and Carla Papas from "The Merrymaker Sisters" blog. Listen to Jimmy and Cassie talk about 2015’s Metro Areas with the Biggest & Smallest Weight Problems where Jimmy's area of Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina came in the fourth worst for obesity and diabetes. Jimmy heard a local talk radio show host sharing about how people need to eat less and exercise more to deal with this problem and he had to call. Listen to our hosts share about how that all went down.Jimmy and Cassie share about

CAN YOU BELIEVE STATINS CAN CAUSE HEART DISEASE?Statins stimulate atherosclerosis and heart failure

Listen in as Jimmy, Cassie, Emma, and Carla talk about how desperate McDonald's is to revive their sluggish sales that they're considering adding kale to their menu, a new way to predict Alzheimer's disease at 20, a new study that argues statins actually lead to atherosclerosis and heart disease, a Joslin Diabetes doctor shares his concern over high-carb diets for diabetes, the unintended health consequences of putting fluoride in drinking water, a new World Health Organization edict to cut added sugars in diet of adults and children, an Elle magazine story about the problem with the low-fat diet, and a Minneapolis public school district serving locally-sourced, grass-fed beef in school lunches. Plus we've got a fantastic sweetener-free Chocolate Coconut Raw Cake recipe from the ladies at the end. So time to pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and let's talk!

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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 142- We’re LISTENER-SUPPORTED: DONATE HERE!- Emma and Carla Papas at "The Merrymaker Sisters"- SECRET HEADLINE: McDonald's Reports Global Comparable Sales For February- SECRET HEADLINE: McDonald’s is so desperate it’s thinking about selling kale- Early Signs Of Alzheimer's Disease Found In Patients As Young As 20- STUDY: Statins stimulate atherosclerosis and heart failure: pharmacological mechanisms.- Nutrition Revolution: The End of the High Carbohydrates Era for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Management- Fluoride in drinking water may trigger depression and weight gain, warn scientists- WHO calls on countries to reduce sugars intake among adults and children- If The Low-Fat Diet Is A Lie, What The Hell Should We Eat?- Grass-fed beef from Spring Grove on menu for Minneapolis students

The Merrymaker Sisters' Chocolate Coconut Raw CakeBASE:2 cups walnuts1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup raw cacao powder2 tbs. ghee or coconut oil1 tsp. 100% vanilla extractpinch of salt

FILLING:1 1/2 cups unsweetened dessicated coconut1 1/2 cups coconut milk1/4 cup ghee or coconut oil1/4 cup raw cacao powder1/4 cup organic coffee beans (optional)1 tsp. 100% vanilla extractpinch of salt

Line the base of an 8-inch spring form cake tin with baking paper and grease the edges with a little coconut oil. Place all of the base ingredients into your food processor. Whiz these ingredients until a smooth paste forms. Press the base in to the cake tin, making sure you press it out evenly, covering the entire base. Place in to the freezer.

For the filling, place all the filling ingredients into the food processor and whiz. Whiz until completely smooth, this will take around 5 minutes. Take the base out of the freezer and pour the filling on top of the base. Shake the tin to even out the top and place the cake in to the fridge for around 1 1/2 hours or until set. Rub the outside of the cake tin with a hot cloth and release the spring form slowly. Cut into slices with a hot knife and store any left overs in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Holistic health expert and podcaster Bridgit Danner and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Noelle Tarr join our hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie today in Episode 141 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore, Dietitian Cassie & Friends!"

Do you care about your health? Well of course you do or you would be listening to a podcast looking at the latest health headlines and offering up commentary about what it all means in the big picture. That's our commitment to you our listeners each and every week as we work our way through the stories making news and empowering you with information to make the right decisions about your own health and lifestyle choices. If you like what you hear on this podcast, you can CLICK HERE to make a donation of any amount to help keep us on the air. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

CAN YOU BELIEVE THEY'RE MAKING OBESE CRASH-TEST DUMMIES?YEP: We’re now making obese crash-test dummies

In today's episode, our co-hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie are joined by holistic hormone specialist using smart nutrition and abundant lifestyle for modern women named Bridgit Danner from "Holistic Health And Nutrition For Modern Women" and a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner on a mission to empower human health named Noelle Tarr from "Coconuts And Kettlebells." Jimmy and Cassie talk about Jimmy's recent visit to South Africa (listen to the recap podcast on "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show" in Episode 930) as well as the cooking oil startup company that contacted Jimmy for his feedback on their product and the changes they made to improve the nutritional quality after being informed of a suspect ingredient. Cool!

ARE AMERICANS FINALLY REJECTING CRAPPY CARBAGE?Is the Junk-Food Era Drawing to a Close?

Listen in as Jimmy, Cassie, Bridgit, and Noelle share their educated thoughts and opinions about obese crash-test dummies, how the science is being more closely examined in creating dietary guidelines, a mocking article by Dr. David Katz about the pro-fat movement happening right now, a new study that shows feeding babies peanuts early can prevent the development of allergies, the impact of diet not just on physical health but also mental health, whether we're seeing the beginning of the end of the junk food era, the 10 American foods that are banned overseas, and so much more. Don't miss the nutrition tips and Noelle's Magic Shell recipe at the end. It's time to pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and let's talk!

PLUS: Don't miss the special surprise announcement from Dietitian Cassie at the end of today's show.

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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 141- We’re LISTENER-SUPPORTED: DONATE HERE!- Bridgit Danner from "Holistic Health And Nutrition For Modern Women"- Noelle Tarr from "Coconuts And Kettlebells"- SECRET HEADLINE: YEP: We’re now making obese crash-test dummies- Behind New Dietary Guidelines, Better Science- We're Fat and Sick and the Broccoli Did It!- Feeding Babies Foods With Peanuts Appears To Prevent Allergies- Diet May Be As Important To Mental Health As It Is To Physical Health- Is the Junk-Food Era Drawing to a Close?- 10 American Foods that are Banned in Other Countries- RECIPE: Noelle's Homemade Magic Shell

Registered Dietitian and fitness expert Katrina Segrave and computer scientist and Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Christopher Kelly join our hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie today in Episode 140 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore, Dietitian Cassie & Friends!"

After taking a week off from the podcast while Jimmy was at an LCHF conference in South Africa, we're back with another brand new episode of this weekly health podcast that looks at all the latest health headlines from the perspective of the healthy low-carb lifestyle. Since we are a listener-supported podcast, we rely on the generous donations of our faithful listeners to help us keep these fun and engaging conversations coming. Special THANK YOU to our recent supporters, including Robin, June, Diana, Geraldine, Wendy, Richard, Vincent, and a business called Get That Place. If you want to add your name to the list of "Low-Carb Conversations" fans and supporters, then CLICK HERE to make a donation of any amount. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

IS THIS THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF FAT-PHOBIA AT LAST?Fat guidelines lacked solid scientific evidence, study concludes

In today's episode, our co-hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie are joined by a registered dietitian who mostly works with morbidly obese patients named Kat Segrave from "YourGIQ" and Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Chris Kelly from "Nourish Balance Thrive". Jimmy and Cassie share briefly about Jimmy's trip to South Africa which happened after they recorded this episode (stay tuned to a future episode to hear all the details of how that went) and an update on what's been going on in Cassie's world.

WOULD YOU DRINK A MILK PRODUCT MADE BY COCA-COLA?Coke getting into milk business

Listen in as Jimmy, Cassie, Kat, and Chris chime in with their thoughts about a new study showing how the Dietary Guidelines vilified saturated fat with no scientific evidence, the about face the Dietary Guidelines Committee has made on the role of dietary cholesterol in health, the new high-protein, low-sugar Fairlife milk being marketed by Coca-Cola, the insanity of the criticisms being hurled at the Paleo diet by mainstream dietitians, the absurdity of how mixing sugar and fat is the secret to health, a study that concludes people who run fast are causing as much damage as those who don't exercise at all, and a well-known New Zealand nutrition expert chimes in with his thoughts on all the recent pro-butter headlines. Don't miss hearing Kat and Chris share their best health tips at the end. So pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and let's talk!

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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 140- We’re LISTENER-SUPPORTED: DONATE HERE!- Katrina Segrave from "YourGIQ"- Christopher Kelly from "Nourish Balance Thrive"- SECRET HEADLINE #1: Fat guidelines lacked solid scientific evidence, study concludes- SECRET HEADLINE #2: Should I binge on eggs for breakfast? Here’s what you need to know- Coke getting into milk business- The diet made famous by star athletes like LeBron James is risky for most people- How sugar with a burger could be healthier- Fast running is as deadly as sitting on couch, scientists find- Pro-butter stance is a fat load of good

Health podcasters Maggie Quinn and Kelly Covert join our hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie today in Episode 139 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore, Dietitian Cassie & Friends!"

We're back yet again for you on this Friday diving deeply into all the latest headlines making news in the world of health. It's always fun to get various perspectives from people in the low-carb, Paleo, primal, real food movement and that's what we strive hard to present to you each week on this podcast. Real people who are living this day by day and sharing the knowledge and experience they have on what healthy living really looks like. If you enjoy what we do here on "Low-Carb Conversations," then we'd appreciate it if you CLICK HERE to make a donation of any amount to support us. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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In today's episode, our co-hosts Jimmy Moore and Dietitian Cassie are joined by two amazing health podcasters who focus on emotional health named Maggie Quinn And Kelly Covert from "Strong Body Whole Heart" (listen to their podcast on iTunes).

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Listen in as Jimmy, Cassie, Maggie and Kelly discuss the first plus-size model featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, 8 sneaky foods that can make you fat, Dr. Oz' "heart-healthy" grocery choices, new research using probiotics to cure peanut allergies, the dubious nature of the supplement industry, and a fantastic perspective on loving relationships. Plus, don't miss a fantastic Paleo pancakes recipe at the end of the show. So pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and let's talk!

NOTE: No podcast next Friday, but we'll be back with a new episode on February 27, 2015! “LOW-CARB CONVERSATIONS” PODCAST IS LISTENER-SUPPORTED!:CLICK HERE to support this podcast!

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 139- We’re LISTENER-SUPPORTED: DONATE HERE!- Maggie Quinn And Kelly Covert from "Strong Body Whole Heart"- "The Strong Body, Whole Heart Podcast" on iTunes- SECRET HEADLINE: Meet the First Plus-Size Model in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition History- 8 sneaky things that may feed obesity- Heart-Healthy Grocery List- Researchers Tout Possible Breakthrough on Curing Peanut Allergies- New York Attorney General Targets Supplements at Major Retailers- All You Need Is Love- RECIPE: Best Ever Paleo Pancakes from "The Spunky Coconut" blog