004: Functional Food— A Quick Fix Yet A Sustainable Aid To Monthly Cycles with Asha Caroll

Essential Ingredients Podcast

"Our functional pantry staples are designed to support people at every phase of life and their cycles." — Asha Caroll

When dealing with reproductive health and monthly phases like mood swings, cramps, headaches, anxiety, and period pain, we might waver between a quick fix and a sustainable solution. We would've wanted both, but most of the quick treatments traditionally offered in the market are not sustainable, or vice versa. We would also prefer a natural and organic solution that steers clear of unwanted side effects. Is incorporating quick, sustainable, natural, and organic into one solution nonviable? Let's find out.

Phasey, founded by Asha Caroll, formulates functional pantry staples to give a quick fix and sustainable support at every phase and cycle of people. Phasey products are organic, raw, and plant-based. For instance, their Seed Cycle Blends contain essential nutrients from six powerful seeds specially formulated to support each cycle phase. Their famous Period Chocolate has organic hemp extract that gives a package aid to cramps, cravings, and pain relief. Who would not want to leap from conventional treatment to accessible, phase-based functional food when dealing with monthly phases?

Knowing that functional foods offer health benefits beyond their nutritional value, Phasey believes in the ability of whole foods to change relationships with reproductive health and provide everyday nutrition for everybody.

Listen in rapt attention as Justine and Asha talk about functional food and how it aids in monthly phases and cycles. You absolutely don’t want to miss to see how functional food helps us not only to feel “just okay” but to have a greater opportunity to feel better longer.

Meet Asha:

Asha came from an unconventional background and worked for years as a professional opera singer. At that time, opera companies were struggling to keep audiences in attendance so a lot of opera houses were closing. Her interest led her to work in food marketing. She had her first business, which was a vegan baking kit. That same time though, she had to deal with her hormonal challenges. So, she took a bit more of her time to focus on dealing with her hormones.

Like any other, Asha believed in an integrated approach to health care, like visiting a gynecologist and working with a registered dietician. She also worked with an herbalist who specializes in women's health; that's when she began using food and herbs. However, keeping pace with the modern lifestyle where things get faster and faster, she felt the need to have that quick fix and sustainable treatment. That mentality brought in Phasey's first functional food products.

Having a background in holistic nutrition, Caroll also founded Phasey to destigmatize periods and promote reproductive education. She stated, "I knew that food could be an excellent vehicle for driving conversation and community. That's how Phasey was born."

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Episode Highlights:

03:50 Getting Into Functional Food

07:17 The Marriage of Food and Productivity

10:29 How to Be Sustainable for One's Life

17:30 What Led to the Evolution of Phasey

29:05 More Functional Food for New Phases of Life