How can you prioritize your health without getting overwhelmed by conflicting advice? In this episode of Quiet the Diet, Michelle sits down with Illie of Live Healthillie to discuss her personal health journey, the impact of processed products on our bodies, and how to live a balanced, informed, and low-tox life. 

Tune in to hear:

• Illie’s background growing up with a diet focused on convenience foods and how her athleticism masked underlying health issues. [7:43]
• The transition from sports to gym culture and a supplement-heavy lifestyle that led to skin problems, migraines, and other health issues. [12:19]
• The frustration with conventional doctors dismissing symptoms, despite normal lab results and turning to prescription medications without answers. [14:27]
• The importance of “food first” approaches, and advocating for whole foods over supplements. [16:43]
• How Illie began exploring holistic health by cleaning up her diet and removing toxic ingredients from her food and products. [17:14]
• How many “health products” are often as bad as ultra-processed junk food due to harmful ingredients. [21:01]
• Thoughts on balancing informed choices without falling into fearmongering, and discussing the hierarchy of health priorities. [28:22]
• Where to begin when choosing less toxic products and what to look for in labels [30:02]
• The idea of “leveling up” health choices gradually, addressing priorities without becoming overwhelmed by every potential toxin. [34:53]
• The importance of understanding your unique health needs and not getting swept up by headlines or one-size-fits-all advice. [41:29]
• What ingredients and products Illie recommends to avoid  [55:06]

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