The Real Food and Drinks Lifestyle

To survive our bodies depend on water. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to work properly. For example, water helps our bodies maintain their temperature, lubricate our joints, and remove waste (toxins).

Today we also look at the importance of our water source and how to avoid toxins in our water, plus other ways to use water for removing toxins from our bodies.

Here is the list of the top 5 toxins that we will be discussing in our podcasts about the “Top 5 Toxins”:

• Food
• Water
• Environment
• Beauty and personal care products
• Stress and negative thinking

Last week Patryce and I talked about the toxins that may be in our food and how to avoid those toxins. But just as important, in this episode, we want to remind you that the right food and water help to detox our bodies.

Here is the list of the top 5 toxins that we will be discussing in upcoming podcasts:

• Food
• Water
• Environment
• Beauty and personal care products
• Stress and negative thinking

Today we are taking our first deep dive into the top five sources of toxins that can be making us sick. Unfortunately, food is at the top of the list. The very substance that should be keeping us alive and healthy can be the very substance that is making us sick.

Here is the list of the top 5 toxins that we will be discussing in upcoming podcasts:

• Food
• Water
• Environment
• Beauty and personal care products
• Stress and negative thinking

Today the conversation is about raw foods vs. cooked foods. We share an article (see show notes), our experiences, and a few tips.

Hi, it’s Shonda. Today I want to bring to your attention a very interesting website by The Whole Grains Council. The Whole Grains Council is a nonprofit consumer advocacy group working to increase the consumption of whole grains for better health. The WGC’s many initiatives:

• encourage manufacturers to create delicious whole grain products
• help consumers to find whole grain foods and understand their health benefits
• help the media to write accurate, compelling stories about whole grains

Let's explore the goodness of grains with the Whole Grains Council. Learn how to find and prepare whole grains for health benefits.

Listen in for an overview of this great website which I'm sure you will find useful and informative. See the notes below for the links mentioned in this episode.

Today we discuss ways to get the most nutrient-rich vegetables (and actually fruits, too). Our suggestions include tips for farmers' markets, co-ops, and frozen foods too. We hope this helps you get the most nutrients out of your fresh produce while providing much encouragement to do so. Thanks for joining us today.

Today let's talk about why you should eat more leafy greens and how to do so. You don't want to miss this one because it includes some key facts, reminders, and pointers about the importance of leafy greens. Listen to the podcast and check below in the show notes for ways to easily add more leafy greens to your diet.

On CDC’s website (link in the show notes) there is an article titled “The Harmful Effects of Poor Nutrition.” And the following chronic diseases are listed: Overweight and Obesity, Heart Disease and Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, Cancer, and Deficits in Brain Function. The information is reported in a very clear manner. But the main question then becomes, who will implement and take action on these items?

We have all made excuses about why we can’t adopt a healthier lifestyle. Today we talk about excuses to eating better and some real steps we can take to overcome those excuses. Yes, you can.  At timestamp 22:35 listen for a special invitation to get your personal recipes 'revamped'.

Creating an immune-boosting lifestyle is today's topic. Creating a good immune system is key to your health. If you need some ideas about what exactly to implement into your lifestyle, listen in on 9 ways to support your immune system.

Just like in our last podcast (and always), we state that eating as many plants as possible is a good habit to have. In today’s podcast, Patryce and I are bringing you information from Dr. Brooke Goldner about how to hyper-nourish using real foods. I’ve implemented some of these things myself and I noticed an increase in energy that I’ve been experiencing daily. This is a good thing that’s easy to implement, and one that can help you on your journey to wellness. You can hyper-nourish yourself to increased wellness using real foods which will decrease inflammation and begin the healing process.

Eating as many plants as possible is a good habit to have. Starting the habit of eating more plants at a young age is truly a great way to a healthy lifestyle.  Do you have a child that you would like to encourage this way? Listen in on Patryce and Shonda's conversation to discover some helpful tips.

Ready to upgrade your health? There is one sure and simple way of doing so and Patryce and Shonda discuss this simple idea and give you some practical ways of how to implement this into your lifestyle and why you want to do so. Let’s go back to the basics of eating and preparing food.

Perhaps the goal of living a healthy lifestyle has fallen to the wayside. But today you can take simple actions to make improvements for your health and wellness and create a healthier lifestyle that will benefit you. No matter what your age or your current health condition there are actions that can be made to improve your health. Yes, you can take control and create a healthier lifestyle.

We've noticed that the terms "vegan" and "plant-based" are being discussed together quite often. Are there differences? If so, what are they? Shonda and Patryce discuss their "take" on these two terms.

We really don't need to add oils to our food/diet. Oils add many calories and do not contribute much to our nutrition intake. We can eat a whole sweet potato (including the skin) for the same 100/125 calories that are in just 1 tablespoon of oil.  Because oils lack fiber, it's easy to over-consume them. And regarding salad dressings, there are many alternatives to using oils such as cashews or even beans. These salad dressings are full of flavor and nutrients and many times an additional dose of fiber. which is just what the "doctor ordered". In this episode, we discuss these same items and more.

Let's talk about habits. It's springtime. And this is just a good time to think about new beginnings. Have you thought about how important developing good habits are to facilitating living a healthy lifestyle...more specifically, good, healthy food habits?

There are many possibilities of ways that we can have a toxic relationship with food and for many reasons. So what is having a healthy relationship with food and drinks about?

In Episodes 21 thru 23, we discussed tips from Stormie Omartian's book, "Greater Health God's Way' about how making simple food choices can become healthy food goals. Yet, today, we thought it just as important to discuss stress and how stress can affect our healthy goals overall. We also talk about what we can do about stress. Many of these points come from Chapter 1 which is titled "Peaceful LIving".

Today Deitra Dennis and Shonda have a conversation about Deitra’s journey to a plant-based lifestyle. She is a Registered Nurse and National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Health Coach who has a heart to help others live at their optimal health. After the death of a young patient, she began her path to take her nursing care from the bedside to the sidelines as a health coach and the table side as a nutrition/cooking instructor. Deitra’s new journey is one of dedication to educate and empower her clients to sustain a healthy lifestyle.

Today we complete the discussion of the 15 helpful hints from the pure food chapter in Stormie Omartian's book "Greater Health God's Way". Today's hints 11-15. 

We want to come alongside you, as well, as we all continue moving toward a positive direction to support our healthy lifestyles. If there are any specific ways that we can be of assistance, please contact us through our contact form or send a verbal message through Speakpipe.

Hi, this is Shonda and I'm back to continue the discussion from Episode 21. Patryce and I were discussing 15 helpful hints from the pure food chapter in Stormie Omartian's book "Greater Health God's Way". We only discussed hints 1 - 5 and so here I will be sharing with you hints 6 - 10 and giving a bit of my input and thoughts. Stay tuned for tips 10 – 15 in a future episode. (See show notes below for more information about the book.

In today’s episode, we discuss helpful hints and tips when making food choices. We found these tips in Stormie Omartian’s book, “Greater Health God’s Way”. The main goal is to eat pure food (or real food is the term we like to use). In episode 21, we discuss tips 1 – 5. Stay tuned for tips 6 – 15 in a future episode.

In today's episode, we discuss dairy alternatives for milk, cheeses, yogurts, snacks, salad dressings, cookies, and ice cream. Wow! There are many places where we can make substitutes that will lower our cholesterol and fat intake and allow us to avoid antibiotics and hormones in our food choices. We share store-bought and homemade options for most of these categories.

We need at least 40 grams of fiber. The more the better. But  97% of Americans do not even eat 40 grams. In today's podcast, we dive more in-depth into how and why we should be eating more fiber. We also list 10 high-fiber foods that can easily be incorporated into our diets.  This episode is a spin-off of the Video, "3 Major Reasons to Add More Fiber | Improve Your Health This New Year!" (The video link is listed below in the show notes.)

Wondering what health concerns there are surrounding dairy? If so, then the facts that we discuss regarding dairy are sure to interest you.  We share some of our personal experiences while discussing a fact sheet that was released by The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine. 

Perhaps you have realized that it's time to heal. Have you thought about really taking the time to get to know yourself in 2021? When we reflect on who we are we can begin to make the changes necessary to become who we want to be. Taking care of our body and mind are important steps in this process and finding a community to support you along the way is an integral part also.

Patryce shares some important thoughts on these matters with the hopes of inspiring and encouraging you along the way in this new year. Happy New Year to each and every one of you!

In light of COVID, let's make sure that we have a robust immune system and then share that knowledge with others.

I didn’t want to ignore that it’s a new year and that many are looking to make health improvements. It is really a great time to do so because it will be more likely that you can find someone else to join you while you help encourage one another on the journey.

It’s Time to Heal especially due to COVID-19. For this reason, we must try to be our healthiest and strengthen our immune systems.

We take a look at where we started, long before this year. Today is simply a reality check. That's all...no worries. Let's just make sure we all keep moving towards heath. We share some of our favorite memories of past eating habits, some of which you might relate to in your past or even present. Yet, we discuss how we have replaced the foods that needed replacing and why we did so. Need a dose of inspiration? How about a dose of laughter?  Proverbs 17:22 says "A joyful heart is good medicine."

'B' is for berries and 'S' is for seeds/nuts in the acronym G-BOMBS. Today we wrap up the G-BOMBS Series. We talk about our favorite seeds, nuts, and berries and share ideas about how you can incorporate these foods into your diet. Stay tuned for our challenge at the very end.

G-BOMBS defined: G = Greens, B = Beans, O = Onions, M = Mushrooms, B = Berries, and S = Seeds.

'O' is for onions and 'M's is for mushrooms in the acronym G-BOMBS. Using onions and mushrooms in preparing our foods not only adds great flavors but are also healthy ways to support our immune system.

G-BOMBS defined: G = Greens, B = Beans, O = Onions, M = Mushrooms, B = Berries, and S = Seeds.

Today we discuss the first 'B' IN G-BOMBS which stands for BEANS! We talk about some of our favorite beans (including tofu), how we prepare them, and their health benefits. Stay tuned for all the episodes. G-BOMBS defined: G = Greens, B = Beans, O = Onions, M = Mushrooms, B = Berries, and S = Seeds.

”G-BOMBS” is an acronym that you can use to remember the best anti-cancer, health-promoting foods on the planet. These are the foods that you should eat every day, making up a significant proportion of your diet. They are extremely effective at preventing chronic disease, including cancer, and promoting health and longevity. (Quoted by Dr. Joel Fuhrman)

Today we discuss the 'G' IN G-BOMBS which stands for GREENS! We talk about some of our favorite greens, how we prepare them, and their health benefits. 

Stay tuned for all the episodes. G-BOMBS defined: G = Greens, B = Beans, O = Onions, M = Mushrooms, B = Berries, and S = Seeds.

Today we just want to provide you with encouragement by reiterating what Real Food is all about. Thank you for being a listener (or viewer) of these podcast series. We are grateful to have you as part of our community. Happy Thanksgiving!  

We truly had a REAL discussion about Covid-19 today. We discuss how we keep hearing about the number counts around the virus and that a vaccine will be available soon. BUT, we think it's important to talk about other solutions available to us. And, of course, these solutions are focused on our food (real vs fake/chemical-laden), health, and even our doctors.

Perhaps you are worried about keeping to your health goals during this Holiday season? Or perhaps you just need a starting point? Today, we have a conversation about what we have planned for our Thanksgiving meals. 

We reminisce about what we use to eat and discuss ways to make the same dishes, just in a healthier way. Thanksgiving meals don't have to look that much different than what you remember from your childhood and years of the past.

In this episode, Shonda has a conversation with the person who inspired her to begin the podcast. This person is of the younger generation and gives an insight into how he views real food and its challenges, yet how he also recognizes its necessity if one desires to live a healthy lifestyle.

Welcome back to our Immunity Series. Today, more than ever, it's important to take care of your immune system, so today let's look into how making good water decisions can benefit you. Perhaps you have never truly thought about the importance of water and specifically water as an important nutrient. We hope to encourage you to take a deeper look into the water you are drinking and the water you are bathing in. 

This is the first in our "Immunity Series" of podcasts. In this episode, we have a discussion about how drinking teas can help boost our immune systems. Tune in to learn a few interesting facts about herbal teas vs. the common tea varieties.  Note: Future podcasts will not only include foods that boost our immune systems but various lifestyle practices that we can implement also.

Have you ever thought about food as being "real" or "not real"? In this episode Shonda and Patryce discuss the many aspects of what real food and real drinks are. How to identify real foods from the grocery store. We also discuss some suggestions on how you might begin to make small, incremental steps to benefit your health journey and we share our health journeys with you. Let’s get empowered together to make real food choices that can benefit us all. We invite you to listen and share your perspectives with us too.