The Clean Body Podcast

Did you know that the first mushroom-forming fungi dates back 1.5 billion years to the Mesozoic era? Or that 80% of the earth under your feet is mycelium – the root system that mushrooms grow from.

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Today on The Clean Body Podcast, we speak to Dr. Sandra Carter, the founder of Om Mushrooms, about the healing powers of superfood mushroom powders. A seasoned health and integrative medicine expert with more than 30 years of academic and professional experience in the field of holistic integrative health, Carter is dedicated to improving health and wellness at the individual, community and national levels through the benefits of functional mushrooms.

As the co-founder of Om, Carter’s key roles span spearheading creative ideation, directing product innovation and development, guiding market expansion, conducting research and development and more. Under her leadership, Om has quickly become the fastest-growing brand of organic whole-food functional mushrooms, alongside its B2B entity, M2 Ingredients, a supplier to many top CPG brands. Carter’s relentless passion for sharing the intrinsic benefits of functional mushrooms has driven the company to widespread success and recognition in record time. 

During this episode, you'll learn...

• 06:03: Dr. Sandra Carter’s personal journey to health and wellness
• 10:06: Effects of Cordyceps on athletic performance
• 12:46: What Beta-Glucans are & how they impact immune function
• 14:29: What prebiotic fibers are & how they improve probiotic function
• 16:27: How long it takes to see results from adaptogens 
• 21:13: The difference between mushroom elixirs and mushroom powders
• 24:05: How mushroom powders are produced
• 31:41: Why white button, shiitake and portobello mushrooms must be cooked
• 32:56: How to ensure you’re buying clean mushroom powders 
• 35:22: Health benefits related to specific adaptogens 
• 54:24: How to safely give adaptogens to kids
• 01:00:52: Why the best ideas stem from boredom

For more on Dr. Sandra Carter and Om Mushrooms, visit https://www.ommushrooms.com

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For more on Lauren Kelly and The Clean Body Project, visit www.thecleanbodyproject.com. 

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A brief introduction to The Clean Body Podcast, brought to you by certified Nutrition Therapist and Holistic Cancer Coach in-training, Lauren Kelly.

The Clean Body Podcast introduces you to the souls and brains behind some of the cleanest food beverage and lifestyle products on the market, because what you put on in and around your body matters from cookies, bread, and mushroom superfoods to adaptogenic lozenges, clean medicines, organic mattresses, and fluoride-free toothpaste, we'll explore how the brands came to be, how scientific studies drove decisions about ingredients and materials, and most importantly, how the products support all the physical and mental microscopic miracles that occur in your body every minute of every day.

As the driving force behind Bright Bar, Brenden Schaefer is committed to creating convenient, nutrient-dense, and clean food made with whole vegetables, fruits, nuts, and superfoods. Brenden started the company from his garage in 2016, motivated by a desire to revolutionize the world of packaged food - and to satisfy his personal need for a plant-powered, delicious snack to fuel his active lifestyle. Brenden lives in Los Angeles, CA where he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, cycling, practicing yoga, and eating way too many refrigerated bars.

What you’ll learn: 

• Hidden ingredients in most energy and protein bars (00:02:00)
• Breden’s journey to the health & wellness industry (00:03:59)
• Why Brenden stopped eating protein bars 10 years ago (05:32)
• Why other food producers are adding unfavorable ingredients to energy bars (00:08:14)
• Why Bright Bars believes in providing plant-based products (00:15:06)
• What complete proteins are (00:16:40)
• How Brenden discovered plant powered nutrition (00:19:18)
• How people can cultivate intuitive eating habits (00:24:01)
• Why organic foods are so important (00:28:48)
• How Bright Bar works with local farmers to source high-quality ingredients (00:33:40)
• How to surround yourself with “comfortable” people (00:35:43)
• What enzymatic oxidation is and how it impacts foods (00:30:30)
• How oxidation increases bioavailability of nutrients in broccoli, onions, and garlic (00:43:33)
• How Bright Bar helps to fuel active lifestyles and consumer’s bodies (00:44:53)
• What prebiotic fiber is and how it helps the body (00:46:07)
• How fiber improves blood sugar levels (00:48:20)
• Conventional ingredients all people should stay away from (00:49:10) 

For more on Brenden Schaefer and Bright Bar, visit https://brightfoods.com 

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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrightFoods
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatbrightfoods/

For more on Lauren Kelly and The Clean Body Project, visit www.thecleanbodyproject.com. 

• Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HolisticLaurenKelly/
• The Clean Body Podcasts's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecleanbodypodcast/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HolisticLaurenKelly

The Clean Body Podcast introduces you to the souls and brains behind some of the cleanest food beverage and lifestyle products on the market, because what you put on in and around your body matters from cookies, bread, and mushroom superfoods to adaptogenic lozenges, clean medicines, organic mattresses, and fluoride-free toothpaste, we'll explore how the brands came to be, how scientific studies drove decisions about ingredients and materials, and most importantly, how the products support all the physical and mental microscopic miracles that occur in your body every minute of every day.

Today, we’re talking to Heidi Diestel of Diestel Family Ranch, one of the few small, family-owned and operated ranches left in the nation, raising the leanest, cleanest turkey products on the market. Heidi runs the ranch with her brother and husband, and her mission is to help people eat better with pure, nourishing, whole foods, like the products offered by her family. Heidi is so passionate about advancing peoples’ understanding of nutrition and health that she received her Certified Personal Trainer Certification in 2006 from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Now that she’s at the helm of Diestel Family Ranch – and a mother herself – Heidi is more committed than ever to helping children and their families understand the power of good nutrition and to put that power to use in their everyday lives. Listen as we discuss how these fourth-generation turkey farmers are using innovative and sustainable farming practices to pave the way for future generations, while sticking to high standards that have remained unchanged since the ranch’s founding.

What you’ll learn: 

• What is was like growing up on a turkey farm (00:06:04)
• What hidden ingredients are found in conventional & sometimes organic meat products (00:18:32)
• Why most of today’s meat products don’t satiate hunger (00:21:09)
• How eating clean meat can help you eat less (00:21:09)
• Why you should stay away from carrageenan (00:26:31)
• The Gap 5-Step Animal Welfare Program (00:35:54)
• How food sources, environmental factors, and sanitization practices impact turkey health and resulting meat (00:35:57)
• Why overly-sanitizing your homes isn’t improving your health (00:39:53)
• The difference between pasture-raised, non-GMO, free range, cage-free, and organic turkeys (00:42:47)
• Why not all turkeys want to be free range (00:44:54)
• Why organic doesn’t always equate to healthy (00:49:32)
• What regenerative agriculture is and why it matters (01:04:16)
• How Diestel Family Ranch create high quality compost to improve the Earth’s soil and nutrient density (01:06:02)
• Why Diestel Family Ranch uses “grey water” (01:08:49)
• How clean meat can help improve athletic or everyday performance (01:12:07)
• How Diestel Family Ranch feels about the vegan movement (01:20:15)

For more on Heidi Diestel and Diestel Family Ranch, visit www.diestelturkey.com. 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiestelFamilyRanch/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiestelTurkey
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diestelfamilyranch/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DiestelFamilyTurkey

For more on Lauren Kelly and The Clean Body Project, visit www.thecleanbodyproject.com. 

• Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HolisticLaurenKelly/
• The Clean Body Podcasts's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecleanbodypodcast/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HolisticLaurenKelly