Happy Transformation Tuesday, y’all! It’s admittedly been way too long. I took a summer pause to take my son to camp and decompress for awhile with the hopes that this time would inform future creativity. I have also been busy serving clients. On that note, if you would like a complimentary 20 minute consult to discuss any health improvement goals and see if we’re a fit for working together, I’m here to listen. Simply connect with me at FavorFat@gmail.com.
In this episode #68, we begin with a question from listener, Mary Ellen, who asked me about supplements. This is a topic on which I’ve evolved due to some personal experiences from experiencing “silent migraines” and learning about some mineral deficiencies. I answer Mary Ellen’s good questions with some general advice about selecting supplements and share my own journey over the last couple of years regarding magnesium deficiency and finding Dolovent. If you have a question about supplements or anything else, be in touch!
Then I move on to something that should NOT be controversial but is for some, especially the media funded heavily by Big Pharma and Big Food. Know that I aim to share my health-focused perspective and do not at ALL get political here. The Nourishment Mindset is apolitical; I can’t think of a much worse way to get our cortisol levels up. Each time I do yoga, meditate, pray or engage in any form of self-care I’m actively trying to lower my stress hormones, which is why I generally avoid poly-tics as it has the opposite effect.
The MAHA Report was authored by HHS and posted on the White House website. It focuses on identifying the root cause factors for the shocking levels of disease in our youth and how to Make America(‘s Children) Health Again. It’s not perfect and frankly, there was almost nothing there that I didn’t already know, but the point is that it’s out there and it made national news. Although it should’ve been covered MUCH more extensively.
We do not have a “health”care spending issue. We do have a massive problem with corporate capture and government entanglement, non-nutritive foods comprising the majority of our diets, being surrounded by endocrine disrupters, poor lifestyles and more. I dive into my take on each of these root causes then provide my answers to the necessary question of “what should my family do?” Tune in and then let me know your thoughts in the comments or directly.
FINE READ-
This is a heavy one! I’m nearing the half-way point of Dr. Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos. This dude gets an A++ for straight talk! Pretty intense but also quite readable. I’m a large fan of personal responsibility which seems to have fallen out of favor in our culture but it doesn’t mean its ineffective. It is reminding me of one of the reasons I left a job I loved with a leading metabolic healthcare company: I wanted to be much more direct with my patients. Being in private practice affords me the ability to do just this and I’m aware that I’m not a fit for some people and that’s okay!
FINE RECIPE- Spicy Tuna Melt Cups
This is a protein and nutrient packed household favorite developed by my husband, Patrick. YUM!
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a muffin tin.
2. In large mixing bowl combine 5 oz tuna, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayo (watch out for seed oils!), 1/4 cup chopped onions, 1.5 cups shredded cheese, 2T minced herbs of your choosing and salt and pepper to taste. We also like to add a generous shake of Pluck seasoning!
3. Fill the muffin tins with the mixture and top with a jalepeno or other pepper if you like.
4.Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes and enjoy. They make a great snack or lunch when you add a salad topped with extra virgin olive oil and a side of fermented goodness such as kimchi or sauerkraut.
FINE FIND-
I’m loving this life hack taught to me by the wonderful Dr. Elizabeth Moran of Premier Gynecology in Charlotte, NC. She’s not only my doctor but a lifelong friend and SO knowledgeable about women’s health.
I love a good sized squirt of lemon and lime juice in my morning “mocktail” of sparkling water (love my Soda Stream) with a pinch of salt. I buy organic limes and lemons but often can’t get through them before they turn. When visiting Elizabeth, I noticed she had them stored in dispensers in her fridge. She juices them after purchase and therefore has no issue with spoilage in her fridge. I bought these glass dispensers on Amazon to avoid plastic contamination et voilà! (If you’re wondering what’s to the right of them, that’s super nutrient dense fermented cod liver oil we take by the shot chez Huey.)
That’s a wrap, friends. Many thanks for your support, questions and more. If you haven’t purchased my book, The Nourishment Mindset, please consider doin so on Amazon or my website for a signed copy. If you have ordered it from Amazon and benefited in any way, please consider leaving a quick review there. Santé and be nourished, y’all!
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