Best Eatlikeyougiveafork Podcasts (2024)

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EP 122: Mastering fat and weight loss without semaglutides (aka Ozempic) 1:14:09

4h ago1:14:09

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Nowadays, there’s a LOT of sizzling conversation semaglutides, aka Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, which are actually intended for people with Type 2 diabetes to help manage blood glucose levels. At the time of this recording, they are not FDA approved for weight loss, but because they have an off-label side effect of weight loss, and have the Hollyw…

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EP 121: Why HGH helps us age better and how to replenish it safely 48:30

19d ago48:30

48:30

The decline of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) starts immediately after you finish puberty, sometimes by as much as 50% by 35, and it continues to decrease every year thereafter, significantly impacting optimal bodily function including longevity, muscle building and brain health. In this episode we'll dig into the pivotal role of hormones like HGH, how…

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EP 120 - The dangers of mercury: How to avoid it and protect your brain from it 47:07

20d ago47:07

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Mercury is a naturally occurring element that exists in various forms, including elemental mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds like methylmercury. While mercury has industrial applications and is used in products like thermometers and fluorescent lights, its presence in the environment poses significant health risks …

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EP 119 - Deep Dive Into Algae -The benefits of fish-free omega 3's 59:23

2M ago59:23

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Welcome to Recipes For Your Best Life where we explore the fascinating world of nutrition and making shift happen in your health for good I'm your host, Chef Mareya and in today's episode, we're turning our focus to a seemingly humble organism that packs a powerful punch when it comes to health benefits: algae. While often overlooked, algae are not…

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EP 118 - Feed your brain: How to boost mental health with better food and hydration 34:31

3M ago34:31

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Our brains are incredible organs, responsible for everything from thoughts and emotions to complex problem-solving. But how often do we consider the impact of our daily food choices on this powerhouse within our skulls? Studies show 1 in 4 people globally has a mental or brain-related disorder, largely a product of our lifestyle habits. We have a c…

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EP 117 - Unbreakable Strength: How muscle saves this trainer’s life 53:52

4M ago53:52

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I'm so excited for you to hear this episode because it's exactly the kind of story we all love - one where someone meets a life-threatening challenge and comes out better on the other side. But there's much more to Jared Maynard story and it has to do with the importance of being in the right shape to fight for your life. Jared is a Physical Therap…

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EP 116 - How to meal prep for success: Change your life, your wallet and your waistline 48:17

5M ago48:17

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When you have 7 mouths to feed, thinking about food is a full-time endeavor. Even though it’s a big part of my career, making from-scratch sauces and foraging for ingredients is not part of my daily routine – especially with voracious teenagers and athletes in the family. Forget about 30-minute meals. When they start circling the kitchen like a pac…

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EP 115 - Armor Up Your Immune System with Food 47:22

6M ago47:22

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We’ve heard it, and it’s engrained in us.  Food is medicine.  But really, let’s dive deep down into this idea. How did they deal with disease thousands of years ago, before conventional medicine and antibiotics?  The answer was in nature. Ancient civilizations became masters of using plants and herbs as their remedies. And the pharmaceuticals we ha…

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EP 114 - Forever Chemicals: How to avoid becoming the walking dead 41:15

7M ago41:15

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Could we be moving towards a real life species of the walking dead where chemicals are creating a new, toxic-laden humankind? They are born out of technology. They are here, and they are everywhere. The problems with forever chemicals have been known for quite some time, and their impact on people and the environment is still being researched and n…

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EP 113 - Nutrition Mythbusters - Debunking the top 5 myths in food today 50:08

8M ago50:08

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In this week's episode of Recipes For Your Best Life, I'm talking to Megan Lyons, certified nutrition expert, about the Top 5 myths in food today. The question is, do we eat them or not, and is what famous doctors like Steven Gundry and health experts like Dave Asprey say about them true? This is an episode that will help to answer a lot of your bu…

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EP#112 - What's the deal with Apeel - Coatings on your fresh produce 19:57

9M ago19:57

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In this episode, we explore the world of coatings on fresh produce. Unravel the mysteries behind companies like Apeel, their patents, and safety concerns. Discover the importance of understanding wax coatings on fruits, the debate over keeping peels for nutrition, and the truth about Apeel's ingredients and funding. We delve into various coating ty…

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EP 111 - Reduce, Reuse and Upcycle - Preventing Waste and Driving Innovation with the Upcycled Food Association 36:14

10M ago36:14

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Have you ever wondered what happens to food that gets manufactured and grown, but not used? Well here’s a scenario. Cashews are commonly eaten - But did you know the cashew meat from inside the cashew fruit, which is normally thrown out, is a single ingredient, organic product that tastes amazingly like meat, with the same consistency. The truth ar…

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EP 110 - Psychedelic Mushroom Microdosing with Retreat founder Cori Sue Morris 34:42

11M ago34:42

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In this episode, Chef Mareya interviews Cori Sue Morris, founder of Retreat, exploring the benefits of microdosing with psychedelic mushrooms for well-being. They discuss the global mental health crisis and the shift towards natural alternatives. Microdosing psilocybin mushrooms offer increased joy, problem-solving, mood enhancement, and productivi…

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EP 109 - Reversing childhood obesity: Lifestyle habits make the difference with Dr. Sheila Carroll 53:07

12M ago53:07

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It’s a sensitive subject. And it’s one I was a little hesitant to talk about but I think it’s really important and sometimes we just need to rip the band-aid off to let the wound heal. This episode, we’re diving into the subject of childhood obesity, and how as parents and working with doctors we can help coach kids in a more positive way. Today I …

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EP 108 - From Clif Bars to wine + honey The future of sustainability in Napa Valley with Clif Family 39:47

1y ago39:47

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Did you know that renowned Clif family also produces wine? Nested in Napa Valley, the Clif family is working to create a healthier, more sustainable world through the enjoyment of wine, food and connection. We get into how the Clif family is really changing the wine and food experience and how regenerative agriculture is the future of sustainabilit…

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EP 107 - Lettuce Not Waste - Tips for Keeping Produce out of Landfills 17:52

1y ago17:52

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The episode discusses the alarming amount of food waste in the US and the resulting environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions and methane emissions from landfills. It emphasizes the need to take action to reduce food waste and highlights the role of a company called Eat Cleaner in removing harmful residue and keeping produce out of …

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EP 106 - Overcoming Crohn's Disease with Mr. America, Peter Nielsen 53:54

1y ago53:54

53:54

In this episode of "Recipes for Your Best Life with Chef Mareya", Chef Mareya and her guest, Peter, discuss the power of positive thinking in the kitchen as well as Peter's journey of overcoming Crohn's disease and becoming Mr. America. They explore the power of positive thinking in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals. If you're looking for in…

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EP 105 - The Miracle of Light Therapy 26:44

1y ago26:44

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In this episode, we are diving into the benefits of red light therapy and near-infra-red. If you've never heard of those, we'll listen. What if I told you there's a completely natural way to get better skin reducing formation in pain, enhancing brain and cognitive function, helping with cardiovascular health, improving circulation, healing wounds f…

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EP 104 - Making a 3x Ms. Olympia Champion- Behind the physique and mindset of Andrea Shaw 47:39

1y ago47:39

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Sometimes when you meet someone, you feel like you've known them your whole life. Well, that's what it was like for me to meet Andrea Shaw. Known to her friends and now to me as Draya. What impressed me about her, not just her incredible physique also her humility, light and her personality and the kind of person that she exudes. We'll find out a l…

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EP 103 - 7 Hacks to Help You Get in the Best Shape (and not one is about exercise) 53:31

1y ago53:31

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What do we do to help us get to the place that we're going? So I'm gonna talk today about seven habits that we can all take on this year that will help us get to that place. And let me start by saying, I really do believe that these are ubiquitous. These are something that doesn't matter what you subscribe to in terms of your diet, everybody can do…

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EP 102 - The Perfect 10: A bite-sized mashup of the last 10 episodes 43:53

1+ y ago43:53

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We’re taking you back to the highlights of the last 10 episodes of Recipes For Your Best Life so you can get a flavor of each one and hopefully, go back and listen to all of them. From the benefits of fasting to hacking your thyroid to finding joy in your everyday to finding the right fitness routine over 40, there’s so much good stuff to sink your…

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EP 101- Happiness U: How your mindset can make you happier 35:28

1+ y ago35:28

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The pursuit of happiness. I mean what is it about some people that you meet, that just every time you’re around them they just radiate joy and happiness where some of us just have a really hard time finding it in our everyday lives? Well, my next guest is an expert in squeezing the joy out of life, and that is why I’m so pleased to introduce Alice …

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EP 100 - Flexing with White House Chef Andre Rush 40:01

1+ y ago40:01

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It's episode 100. How exciting is this, man? It's been a journey over the last couple of years to get here. But I am so thrilled that we made it, and along the way, I've gotten the chance to interview so many incredible people, people with a true interest in Whole Health. I got to interview my good friend, Chef Andre Rush who’s a White House Chef. …

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EP 99 - Fittest ever at 53: Why I did my first NPC bikini competition at this age 19:06

1+ y ago19:06

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This is episode 99. That means that I've had a lot of really amazing people that I've interviewed and a lot of my own things to share about health and wellness, and this episode is very personal to me because I explain why I decided to enter an NPC bikini contest. I'll share more about what I went through to achieve this, but I want you to hear my …

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EP 98 - Hashimoto's disease: How to have a healthy thyroid 45:14

1+ y ago45:14

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According to John Hopkins website, about 3% of the population has an autoimmune disease, Hashimoto’s being the leading one. Our guest Missy Beavers is raising awareness about thyroid symptoms that are so many times misunderstood. She discovered a few simple tests that revealed the root causes of the problems and reversed her Hashimoto’s hypothyroid…

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EP 97 - Never Binge Again - How to break out of the prison of overeating 36:28

1+ y ago36:28

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Why are overeating stress eating and binge eating so prevalent in our culture today? That is exactly what we're about to break down. Dr. Glenn Livingston is a Ph.D., veteran psychologist, and was the longtime CEO of a multimillion-dollar consulting firm. He has helped literally thousands of people transform how they view food disillusioned by what …

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EP 96 -Fit and FAB over 50 - The keys to getting that killer physique with Melissa Neill 49:29

2y ago49:29

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Absolutely ripped in a bikini and having that great muscle definition even at the age of 50, Melissa Neil really breaks it down, while her professional background is in PR in communications. She became passionate about fitness and sculpting her physique at the age of 49. If you want to get in the best shape of your life, this will make a whole lot …

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EP 95 - A Longer, Better Life by Fasting - Mimicking with Dr. Joseph Antoun 52:22

2y ago52:22

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Studies show that a periodic diet that mimics fasting promotes multi-system regeneration, enhanced cognitive performance. That's your brain and health span, which means a longer life. How do you do this? In today's episode, I'm interviewing Dr. Joseph Antoun. He wanted to be at the forefront of changing our current healthcare system of sick care to…

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EP 94 - Your Gut-Skin Connection - How to prevent breakouts at all ages 40:20

2y ago40:20

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The microbiome is responsible a lot of things in your body. It’s mostly responsible for your immunity. 70% of your immune cells are in your gut, but it's also responsible for the condition of your skin. So if you've been experiencing a lot of breakouts lately, you might want to just take a double look at what your gut is doing today. With Dr. Yug V…

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EP 93 - Grab a seat at the Chef's Table: Ask Dennis Littley 37:07

2y ago37:07

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Ever wondered what a real restaurant chef does when he cooks at home? In today’s episode, I'm interviewing Dennis Littley, the founder and CEO of Ask chef Dennis Productions, one of the most successful food blogs in the world with over 1 million followers on social media and almost 10 million page views annually. So, have a seat at the chef’s table…

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EP 92 - 10 Tips to Meal Prep For Success and How It Will Change Your Life 36:39

2y ago36:39

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If thinking about food is becoming your full-time endeavor, and you are your family’s designated chef, I’ve got a solution for you, and it’s called Meal Prep. In this episode, we’ll break down what meal prep is, by shedding light on 10 actionable tips that you can apply in your everyday life. Welcome to episode 92!…

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EP 91 – How to eat for your body’s needs with Risa Groux 33:14

2y ago33:14

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Risa Groux, CN is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach in private practice in Newport Beach, California. She works with a wide array of clients from professional athletes, adults, and kids to the Biggest Loser from season four. Risa works with issues like diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, digestion, thyroid, and hormone imba…

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EP 90 - Let the juice flow -How to nurture creativity and confidence with Genein Letford 29:29

2y ago29:29

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As a chef, creativity is everything! It’s a manifestation of what we envision in our minds and it comes to life in living color. Today I’m interviewing Genein Letford, an award-winning speaker, best-selling author and corporate trainer on creative thinking and Intercultural Creativity. Enjoy!By Mareya Ibrahim, The Fit Foodie

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Ep 89 - It's more than skin deep - What your largest organ is saying about your health 31:41

2+ y ago31:41

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Skin is the largest organ on our body, which means taking care of it is an obligation; Chris Gibson is the best when it comes to getting healthy skin. With his experience and knowledge, a healthy diet with a focus on positive and good nutrition will lead to a healthy body and skin. In this episode, Chris shows us the secret sauce to glowing skin an…

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EP 88 - How to age gracefully using the whole toolbox of health 29:15

2+ y ago29:15

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Dr. Jannine Krause is on a mission to help people transform their health by teaching them how to recover better from the day’s stressors & workouts. She believes that health starts with what you eat, how you move, and how well you manage stress. She wants to help prevent little health issues from becoming big ones down the road. There’s a lot of he…

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EP 87 - Why You're Not Sleeping and How to Fix It 28:43

2+ y ago28:43

28:43

Have you been counting sheep more than you should before sleeping? Our body is in constant movement and mind in the constant swirling of thoughts throughout the day. By the time we get to bed, our brain is still processing everything we’ve experienced during the day. In today’s episode, I am excited to speak to Devin Burke, a licensed sleep science…

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EP 86 - Is your gut ready for COVID-19? 22:35

2+ y ago22:35

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Is your gut ready for COVID-19? The importance of a healthy gut is monumental. It revs ups digestion and metabolism, helps with hormone balance, helps with mood and further promotes overall well-being. About 70% of our immune cells are housed withing the gut wall. Studies around the world have proved its influence on our mood, mental health, skin h…

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EP 85 - The Top 7 Habits for Longevity and a Forking Good Life, with Dave Sherwin 40:03

2+ y ago40:03

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Everyone is looking for the key to healthy habits. What would you say if I can give you that key here and today? Forking amazing news, right? In today’s episode, my guest Dave Sherwin shares his 7 healthy habits that unlock your journey to longevity and great life. From intermediate fasting to chewing your food slower, you can develop and reinvent …

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EP 84 - A Summary of The Last 5 Episodes- Everything you need to know 25:58

3y ago25:58

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Hi, I’m Mareya otherwise known as The Fit Foodie. I’m a chef, holistic nutritionist, author, inventor and mom. And I want to welcome you to my podcast. It’s called Recipes for Your Best Life and with every episode, I’m peeling back the onion on fiBy Mareya Ibrahim, The Fit Foodie

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EP 83 - How an Olympic champion overcame near death with seed oils_ The story of Andreas Wecker 37:04

3y ago37:04

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Can you imagine being on the top of your field, a champion, and a world-class athlete, and then have your career crushed by an occurring injury? Andreas Wecker tore his bicep muscle in his shoulder just days before the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and said goodbye to his professional gymnast career. It was the hardest thing he ever did. Today, he is the…

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EP 82 - Crush the COVID 15 - 10 Important Habits to Help Weight Loss and Get Summer-ready 39:56

3y ago39:56

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It’s about to happen. The doors are opening, events are happening, concerts, sports, festivals, street fairs – it’s all revving back up. And meanwhile, you’re wondering how you’re gonna fit into your shorts. Time to get things crackin’ – and I don’t mean the beer bottles. In the pursuit of weight loss, it’s never one thing. There’s no silver bullet…

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EP 81 - The Deep Dive - How Sena Sea Does Seafood Sustainably 58:50

3y ago58:50

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My guest today is Sena Wheeler, the founder of Sena Sea. With fishing in her blood, so to speak, passed down from her grandfather. He immigrated from Norway with his brothers and became a commercial fisherman in 1938. They fished using traditional Norwegian longlines and passed the knowledge to their children, who passed it on again. Sena's father,…

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EP 80 - Grapes Don’t Lie - What to Watch Out for when Choosing Wine 46:16

3y ago46:16

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You’re here because you care about your health and the quality of food you put in your body, right? But, what about the beverages we consume, especially alcohol? I mean, those are agricultural products, too, and with consumption increasing at all-time highs, we better give a fork about what we’re sipping – for our health and the environment. In thi…

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EP 79 - The World Peace Prescription - 6 Mood-Boosting Foods for Happier Humans 22:25

3y ago22:25

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Feeling moody lately? Let’s fix this. It’s National Nutrition Month and I would like to share with you 6 mood-boosting food categories that should find a place on your plate and in your gut. Our goal is to feel happier and stress-free every single day, so discover the light and reflect. Time for spring cleaning and cleansing your body, because if y…

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EP 78 - The Vitamin D Disgrace & the Great Cholesterol Myth with Dr. Jonny Bowden 51:38

3y ago51:38

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As humans, we’re inundated with choices in our everyday lives, but I can say without any reservation, our overall health is our most valuable currency. The question is, what are we buying into? In our quest to ‘armor up’ our immunity, we may well be completely missing the mark if we don’t pay attention to these two things – Vitamin D and Cholestero…

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EP 77 - This Year’s Fitness Trends for the Heart Pump – Part 2 with Lori Corbin 35:00

3y ago35:00

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Cmon, let that little kid out. The movement doesn’t have to be hard. It’s beneficial even when you’re having fun and fooling around with the exercise equipment in your nearest gym or home. Even walks with your dog or playing games in the back garden are ways to get your ‘healthy exercise on. In part two, Lori shares with the listeners her best thre…

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EP 76 - This Year’s Fitness Trends for the Heart Pump – Part 1 with Lori Corbin 27:22

3y ago27:22

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It’s February- the American Heart Month and it’s time to dish about ‘hearty’ exercise and the truth behind heart diseases. Mareya’s guest for this episode is Lori Corbin. She’s a food coach and a journalist for the KABC-TV. She’s gone through decades being the font of knowledge and providing people nationwide with the best answers, exercise routine…

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EP 75 - Let’s Talk About Sex -How to Align Your Hormones and Light Some Fires 33:11

3+ y ago33:11

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Let me tell you a bedroom secret. Your sex drive, overall emotional and physical health are strongly connected to your hormonal balance. My guest today is Aamina Mirza from The Remedy Pharma, a certified hormone specialist and the host of the radio and Youtube show The Remedy Pharma Health Minute. What is a scream cream? And can a simple saliva tes…

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EP 74 - 7 Ways to Start the Year on the Right Fork 40:16

3+ y ago40:16

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Bye-bye 2020. 2020 will go down as the year of reckoning, one that magnified so closely how important it is to give a fork about our health, our lifestyle habits and our mental well-being, no matter what life throws at us. Well, it’s time to dust ourselves off and start with a clean slate. Here are 7 tips on how to start off the year the forking ri…

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EP 73 - Flavor + Family = Holiday Traditions 31:19

3+ y ago31:19

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Peanut butter tamales? Wow. I had never heard that you can make tamales with peanut butter filling. Yummy. My guests for today’s holiday special are Javier and Mary Vasquez- the proud owners and founders of the Mexican restaurant Miguel’s Jr in Los Angeles. In this episode, we dive into their Mexican specialties around this time of year – particula…

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