The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

EPISODE 50 | Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University. She earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley. From 1986-1988, she was senior nutrition policy advisor in the Department of Health and Human Services and editor of the 1988 Surgeon General’s Report on Nutrition and Health. Her research and writing examine scientific and socioeconomic influences on food choice and its consequences, emphasizing the role of food industry marketing. In the episode, Marion shares how researchers’ conflicts of interest cloud their findings, which research we can trust, whether or not “superfoods” have any merit...and more! I honestly could have chatted with Marion for several more hours because I was learning so much. You’re gonna LOVE this episode! Enjoy!!

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

5:09 - Marion’s background, specifically how she got interested in tackling the politics of food, nutrition & health

7:51 - What does “conflict of interest” mean, and how do conflicts of interest impact nutrition research?

9:33 - What are some of the most egregious examples of conflicts of interest affecting nutrition research?

14:08 - What percentage of nutrition research is industry funded? What percentage can we trust?

17:04 - How can we, as average consumers, figure out which research is trustworthy?

22:55 - Has the “conflict of interest” issue gotten worse over time?

28:14 - The definition of “ultra-processed foods”

30:57 - Have any of Marion’s beliefs about nutrition been debunked over the years?

36:20 - Marion shares her thoughts on buzz words like “gluten-free,” “organic,” and “superfood”

42:59 - What makes her new book, Let’s Ask Marion, different from the ten other books she’s written?

45:38 - Food system politics in the time of coronavirus

 

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Visit Marion Nestle's blog: foodpolitics.com

Follow Marion on Twitter

“My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 49 | Dr. Katherine Tonks completed a PhD looking at the molecular causes of insulin resistance and diabetes. Her areas of interest are diabetes (type 1, type 2, and pregnancy-related), insulin resistance (including polycystic ovarian syndrome), thyroid disorders, obesity, and other endocrine diseases. Dr. Tonks continues to teach medical students and actively participates in ongoing medical research. In the episode, she shares common misconceptions surrounding insulin resistance, why it's paramount to sleep and manage your stress levels, "clock genes" (new to me!), her BEST nutrition and exercise recommendations...and more! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/katherinetonks

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

4:18 - Why did Dr. Katherine Tonks become an endocrinologist in the first place?

5:46 - What's usually an endocrinologist's first course of action? Blood work? Something else??

7:20 - Why Dr. Tonks chose to specialize in metabolic health, specifically diabetes and insulin resistance

9:44 - How to treat insulin resistance

14:56 - Does Dr. Tonks recommend intermittent fasting to her patients?

11:07 - What are "clock genes," and how can they impact insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, etc.

18:16 - When should we be going to sleep to optimize our health? When should we be waking up?

23:38 - How does stress impact appetite and weight gain?

26:23 - Dr. Tonks shares her food principles, which can benefit everyone

32:36 - 150 minutes of exercise per week may help reduce insulin resistance...but what type of exercise is best to do?

36:51 - What does yo-yo dieting (i.e., losing weight, gaining it back, and losing it again) do to our hormones?

42:23 - Dr. Tonks' thoughts on all of the "hormone experts" popping up on social media

 

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Follow Dr. Katherine Tonks on Instagram

Visit Dr. Tonks' website

“My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 48 | Think weight loss has to be difficult, exhausting, and un-fun? THINK AGAIN! In reality, losing weight—and keeping it off forever!—comes down to the small, simple choices we make each day. What you do MOST of the time matters waaaaay more than what you do just SOME of the time, but it's important to learn the most bang-for-your-buck tweaks so that your success can be inevitable and sustainable. In this quick "bite-sized" episode, I share 5 small, simple changes you can start making TODAY to lose weight—and actually keep it off! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/bitesized3

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LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

FREE Guide: thehealthinvestment.com

Apple for 1:1 coaching: thehealthinvestment.com/workwithme

“My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

ROUGH TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE:

Hello, Health Investor!

Welcome back to another episode of The Health Investment Podcast!

You may have noticed this episode is quite short...cause it’s another bite-sized one!

In addition to interviewing doctors, nutrition coaches, founders of health-promoting companies, etc., I also do solo Q&A episodes (like last week’s!) AND solo “bite-sized” episodes where I share helpful tips and insights relating to nutrition, sleep, stress management, movement, and mindset.

Today, I’m going to share 5 small, simple changes you can make to lose weight.

SMALL, SIMPLE changes are my FAVORITE type of changes because they’re sustainable.

If you’ve been struggling to lose weight—and keep it off—this episode is for YOU!

Let’s get right to the changes, shall we?

Change #1: Be mindful of the calories + sugar you’re DRINKING.

A cup of black coffee usually has about 5 calories.

But are you adding sugar, milk or other creamers to your coffee?

What about green juices and smoothies? Are you drinking those regularly?

And what about fruit juice? 

And soda?

A grande Frappuccino from Starbucks may not seem like much on its own, but if you’re in the habit of drinking high-caloric, sugary beverages day after day, they can REALLY add up. 

If your goal is weight loss, you’ll want to stick to low- or zero-calorie, sugar-free drinks, like water, seltzer, tea, and black coffee.

If you like to add a little somethin somethin to your coffee, stick to a splash of heavy cream, half & half, or whole milk.

If non-dairy milks are your thing, be sure to read the ingredients. Some non-dairy milks—like oat milk—can contain LOTS of sugar. 

Even though fruit juices, green juices, and green smoothies are marketed as “health” drinks, they’re usually just calorie- and sugar-bombs. So look out! Be a smart consumer!

Instead of drinking a glass of fruit juice, opt for a piece of whole fruit so that you’ll get more fiber.

Instead of buying a green juice, make your own green smoothie at home and add protein powder. That way it can serve as a satiating meal replacement!

Change #2: Stop eating standing up, out of boxes and bags.

When you eat standing up in your kitchen, directly out of boxes and bags, it’s very difficult to be mindful of portion control.

In fact, it’s difficult to be mindful of anything!

Are you still hungry? Or are you satisfied? Are you even enjoying your snack? Or are you just eating it as fast as possible?

When we eat mindLESSly, it’s easy to consume more calories than we would if we were eating mindFULLy.

So, mindFUL eating is always the goal!

To eat more mindfully, make a habit out of using bowls and plates—even for quick snacks!

And, when you eat your snacks, SIT DOWN and actually ENJOY them.

This tip may seem too simple, but I promise you—it goes a long way!

Sometimes, in the process of taking out the bag, grabbing a bowl, pouring the snack into the bowl, walking over to your table—at some point in that process, you may realize you’re not even hungry. Maybe you were just bored or restless, so maybe you’ll go for a walk or call a friend instead.

Try this for yourself and you’ll see what I mean :)

Change #3: Eat more protein.

The general recommendation is to eat .36 grams of protein per pound of your body weight.

This isn’t a steadfast rule, but it’s a good starting place.

So, go ahead and calculate that number for yourself…

And start aiming to reach it each day.

When I first calculated my daily protein goal—55 grams—I thought to myself, “That’s not so much! I’m sure I’m eating that!”

BUT...I was wrong!!

I was only eat 10-20 grams of protein each day.

Once I started eating around 55 grams each day, I felt SO much more full—and so much less “snacky”!

You see, protein is satiating. In fact, it’s the most satiating macronutrient!

So, the more protein you eat, the more satiated you’ll feel..which means you’ll eat less!

Wondering HOW to eat more protein? 

I have a free guide called “What TO Eat To Lose Weight.” In it, I list dozens of protein options in a table that you can hang on your fridge! 

I’ll link it in the show notes so that you can easily download it. I hope you find it useful!

Change #4: Focus on VOLUME (water + veggies).

When your stomach stretches a bit, ghrelin (your “hunger hormone”) decreases and leptin (your “satiety hormone”) increases.

That’s why a protein bar—even though it’s likely the perfect balance of protein, fiber, carbs, and fat—may not fill you up! One protein bar probably won’t stretch your stomach.

The BEST way to boost volume is through VEGGIES and WATER.

Whenever possible, eat veggies—as sides, as snacks, or even as entrees. Load up!

Also, drink tons of water.

When you purposely work on eating more veggies and drinking more water, you’ll see what I mean—your stomach will stretch a bit, so you’ll feel more full...and that feeling will last.

Change #5: Shift your mindset.

When it comes to weight loss, people talk about counting calories, macros, and points; exercising; dieting; juice cleansing; etc.

No one really talks about mindset.

To attain and sustain your weight loss goal, you’ve gotta stop thinking and using phrases like:

Diet starts Monday.

I fell off the wagon.

I was doing well until the weekend.

I ruined my diet.

Once you lose weight, you’re gonna have to maintain it—so this is a LIFELONG venture.

If you don’t get your mindset right, you’re gonna yo-yo or rollercoaster or whatever-you-wanna-call-it...forever!

Here’s the new mindset I want you to adopt: “As long as I take consistent, imperfect action, my success will be inevitable and sustainable.”

I’m gonna say it again—should you write it down??

“As long as I take consistent, imperfect action, my success will be inevitable and sustainable.”

Once you swap the aforementioned negative, self-defeating mindsets with that positive, realistic one, everything changes.

One “bad” weekend doesn’t cause you to give up.

One scoop of ice cream doesn’t completely derail your diet.

You expect to be imperfect—and you know that success is just one small, simple change around the corner!

Consistency is key; what you do MOST of the time matters waaaay more than what you do some of the time.

So if you want your weight loss to be inevitable and sustainable, you’ve gotta prioritize consistency and make room for imperfection!

To summarize, the 5 small, simple changes you can make to lose weight (and keep it off!) are:

Be mindful of the calories + sugar you’re drinking.

Stop eating standing up, out of boxes and bags.

Eat more protein.

Focus on volume (veggies + water).

Shift your mindset.

I hope this quick episode was helpful. If you think a friend or family member could benefit from everything you’ve just heard, share this episode with them!

Let’s get these ideas out to as many people as possible so that sustainable weight loss is possible for EVERYONE!!

Thanks for being here with me today—see you next week!

EPISODE 47 | It's time for another Q&A! Woohoo!! In this episode, I'm answering the following questions: What do you do after "blowing it" on the weekend? Is oatmeal good for you? How can you satisfy your sweet tooth after dinner? And do you HAVE to eat breakfast? I learned A LOT while prepping this ep and hope you will too! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/qa3

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LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Maple digestive bitters, which I add to unflavored seltzer water as a post-dinner "dessert"

My overnight oats recipe:

½ cup old fashioned oats

¾ cup liquid (water, cashew milk, real milk, etc.)

1 scoop protein powder

1 teaspoon chia seeds

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

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Email Brooke: [email protected]

Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

ROUGH TRANSCRIPT OF THE EPISODE:

Hello, Health Investor!

Welcome back to another episode of The Health Investment Podcast!!

As you know, I do a “Q&A-style” episode every so often.

This is the third episode of the type. To listen to the first two, simply visit thehealthinvestment.com/qa1 and thehealthinvestment.com/qa2

I’m always overwhelmed—in a great way!—by the outpouring of questions you send in. For that reason, I’m never able to answer ALL of your questions in a single episode...but keep ‘em coming! I promise I’ll get to all of them eventually!!

To ask a question, just DM me on Instagram (@thehealthinvestment) or email me ([email protected]). 

In today’s episode, I’m going to answer the following questions:

What do you do after "blowing it" on the weekend?

Is oatmeal good for you?

How can you satisfy your sweet tooth after dinner?

Do you have to eat breakfast?

But first, I wanna share an Apple Podcast review with you.

Clarisse Gomez rated The Health Investment Podcast 5 stars and wrote:

Awesome Podcast! Brooke, host of The Health Investment Podcast, highlights all aspects of nutrition and more in this can’t-miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone who listens!

Thank you sooo much, Clarisse, for that amazing review! I’m so honored that you called it a “can’t-miss” podcast and am so grateful that you took the time to type out your feedback.

If YOU have enjoyed what you’ve heard so far, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Visit thehealthinvestment.com/review to rate the show—and thank you, in advance, for doing so!

Alright, let’s get to your questions…

Question #1: What do you do after "blowing it" on the weekend?

So, I want to start off answering this question by addressing the language: “blowing it”

I used to come from this mindset. I used to think that it was all or nothing.

I’d eat “healthy” Monday through Friday, and then my weekends were just a free pass to “cheat” and eat whatever I wanted.

But this was a vicious cycle. And it didn’t work.

I was still always 15-20 pounds overweight, and I lived on the weight loss + gain rollercoaster. Anytime I’d lose 5 pounds, I’d gain it back. Or I’d lose 10 pounds and gain that back.

It was rough!

Then, after doing a lot of research, enrolling in the Institute of Transformational Nutrition, listening to hundreds of health/wellness podcast episodes...I finally figured out how to lose weight and keep it off forever.

Sure,

EPISODE 46 | Khadijah Ameen and Paulah Wheeler are two of the founders of BLKHLTH, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that aims to critically engage and challenge racism and its impact on health. They provide workshops, training, community events, and digital media that address the pathways through which systemic racism leads to poorer health outcomes for Black people. Khadijah and Paulah are graduates of Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. They work on all things BLKHLTH in addition to working full-time for various public health organizations that focus on HIV/AIDS, global health, and health systems strengthening. In the episode, Khadijah and Paulah share common misconceptions about Black health, root causes of poor health outcomes in Black communities, things that are happening in our country right now that bring them hope...and more! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/blkhlth

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

2:55 - When & why did Paulah, Khadijah, Matthew, and Merci start BLKHLTH?

10:05 - What are some of the reasons Black people experience poorer health outcomes?

21:52 - Some common misconceptions floating around out there, re: Black health, Black communities, etc.

27:34 - BLKHLTH projects Khadijah and Paulah are most excited about right now!

34:04 - In terms of domestic and global policy, what's happening right now that's good (amidst the chaos)?

39:30 - What can I do as a white female to be a better ally for Black health initiatives? 

 

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Visit BLKHLTH's website

Follow BLKHLTH on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

Dr. Uché Blackstock's Twitter

Dr. Camara Jones' YouTube video: "The Gardener's Tale"

“My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 45 | Thomas Odermatt—the genius behind Butcher's Bone Broth—shares his secrets for making the highest quality, healthiest bone broth. In the ep, you'll learn what makes Butcher's Bone Broth so unique, why their product is refrigerated (not frozen), the difference between stock and broth, which bones and vegetables are best for making broth, and how to (easily!) make your own! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/bonebroth

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

4:36 - Thomas' background and beginnings in the bone broth business

8:14 - What's the difference between a stock and a broth?

10:52 - The health benefits of bone broth

13:19 - The old-fashioned, "almost forgotten technique" Thomas uses to make Butcher's Bone Broth

16:13 - Which bones work best if making bone broth at home?

17:08 - The ingredients in Butcher's Bone Broth

19:43 - Thomas' favorite things to cook with bone broth

20:46 - Four types of bone broth

24:05 - Do you have to add vinegar to the water when making bone broth?

27:24 - Why add vegetables (like carrots) to the broth?

30:20 - Is it better to use an Instant Pot or a crock pot?

32:15 - When in the market for the best broth, what should you look for?

36:21 - Where can you buy Butcher's Bone Broth?

 

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Visit Butcher's Bone Broth's website

Find Butcher's Bone Broth on Instagram and Facebook

“My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 44 | Dr. Stewart Lonky is triple board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonology, and critical care medicine, and he's a recognized expert in the fields of preventive medicine and environmental toxicology. He shares small, simple changes you can make in order to reduce your exposure to environmental toxins and effectively "detox" your body from chemicals it's already been exposed to—both of which can help you not only lose weight...but keep it off! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/environmentaltoxins

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

4:07 - Dr. Lonky's background and beginnings in environmental toxicology

7:57 - How concerned should we be about the chemicals in our home (e.g., from dry cleaning)?

11:52 - How do most toxins enter our body?

14:12 - Is it possible to get the toxins out of our bodies? If so, how?

15:52 - The accumulation of toxins in our fat cells—and the impact of that on weight gain/loss.

19:40 - How do we get fat in the first place? And how do the chemicals we're exposed to on a daily basis affect fat metabolism?

24:20 - What are some of the common, everyday toxic exposures that we can slowly start to eliminate from our homes?

29:12 - How chemicals create epigenetic changes in fetuses. 

38:29 - Dr. Lonky's method of slow change through his "AIPE" method.

43:23 - How to effectively "detox."

49:16 - What about heat therapy? Are saunas and steam rooms helpful for detoxification?

51:38 - Obesity and COVID-19: What do we know?

 

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Visit Dr. Lonky's website

Follow Dr. Lonky on Twitter and Instagram

Read Dr. Lonky's book Invisible Killers

“My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 43 | Dr. Ellen Vora graduated from Columbia University medical school, received her B.A. in English from Yale University, and she’s a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. Dr. Vora takes a functional medicine approach to mental health—considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root, rather than reflexively prescribing medication. In the episode, Dr. Vora shares why “GABA, Melatonin, & Vitamin D are the endangered species of modern life,” common roots of anxiety, realistic ways to manage chronic stress, and more! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/ellenvora

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

2:51 - Dr. Ellen Vora's road to becoming a holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher

5:10 - Holistic psychiatry vs. conventional psychiatry

9:21 - Dr. Vora's common recommendations for getting people "back into balance"

10:59 - How can we sleep better?

15:22 - Realistic ways to manage chronic stress

17:19 - Dr. Vora explains why "GABA, Melatonin, & Vitamin D are the endangered species of modern life"

26:28 - Supplements that are great for most people

27:57 - Why Dr. Vora uses acupuncture with her patients

33:01 - What causes clinical anxiety? And what should you do if you feel anxious all of the time?

37:07 - How can you let go of a past action—which you truly regret—that affected someone else?

39:14 - Why do we self sabotage?

 

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Visit Dr. Ellen Vora's website

Follow Dr. Vora on Instagram and Twitter

Take Gretchen Rubin's "The Four Tendencies Quiz"

“My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

 

EPISODE 42 | Diana Rodgers is “real food” dietician and writer living on a working organic farm. She runs a clinical nutrition practice, hosts the Sustainable Dish Podcast, and speaks internationally about human nutrition, sustainability, animal welfare and social justice. Diana's latest book and film are called "Sacred Cow: The Nutritional, Environmental, and Ethical Case for Better Meat." I know you're gonna learn sooooo much from Diana. Enjoy!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/regenerativeagriculture2

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

2:32 - Diana's background, specifically what led her to become a registered dietician and live on an organic firm!

4:28 - How do we produce the healthiest foods for humans in the most sustainable way?

8:47 - Is it possible to supplement to replace nutrients you miss out on from a vegan/vegetarian diet? And is it possible to get enough protein through plants?

10:52 - What's the #1 reason vegans/vegetarians start eating meat again?

12:16 - Diana explains why "soil, not oil, holds the future for humanity"

14:32 - What is "regenerative agriculture"?

17:52 - Are stores like Whole Foods and other companies changing their buying habits and supporting regenerative practices?

23:35 - What about the Beyond Burger and other alternative meat sources? From a nutrition perspective, yay or nay?

25:59 - Does red meat cause cancer?

29:07 - Are farmers on board with regenerative agricultural practices?

30:31 - Diana explains why "removing animal products from the US would only reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2.6%"

 

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Follow Diana Rodgers on Instagram

Listen to the Sustainable Dish Podcast

Visit Diana's website

Learn more about "Sacred Cow," the book and film

Books Diana mentions:

The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture by Wendell Barry

A Critique Of The Moral Defense Of Vegetarianism by Andrew Smith

“My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here

Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!

Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram

Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram

Email Brooke: [email protected]

Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)

EPISODE 42 | Wanting to interview someone about regenerative agriculture, I scoured the ol’ Internet. I hoped to find someone *kinda* cool to interview but ended up finding THE coolest, nicest expert: Tim LaSalle, PhD! Dr. LaSalle’s #1 hope is for our food system to transform into one that’s regenerative, meaning it'll be able to mitigate climate change by sequestering 100% of the current emissions. If you’re wondering how to eat in a way that supports and protects the environment—and I certainly hope you are!—this episode is gonna be right up your alley. Enjoy!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/regenerativeagriculture

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

3:48 - Dr. Tim LaSalle's background, specifically how he ended up in the field of regenerative agriculture

9:53 - Is the United States the worst offender when it comes to farming? Are other countries using regenerative methods?

13:23 - How difficult is it for any farm to switch to regenerative practices?

17:25 - Can a farm become 100% carbon neutral in a year?

22:04 - Can meat be raised regeneratively?

26:21 - Is all 100% grass-fed meat produced on regenerative farms?

27:24 - Is there enough land in the world to graze all cattle on grass?

29:03 - Is it easier to switch a farm or grazing lands over to regenerative?

30:30 - Are farmers eager to switch over to regenerative practices?

34:00 - Is produce raised on regenerative farms more nutritious?

38:21 - How do you identify produce and meat that was grown/grazed on regenerative farms in the grocery store?

40:24 - What about all of the farms that are now used to grow grains for animal feed? If, in the future, animals graze on grass alone, what happens to those farms?

44:09 - What does Dr. LaSalle support veganism and vegetarianism?

 

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