Its more than just Veggies Podcast

Let’s Talk Fasting – Podcast Summary This episode dives into what, why, and how of fasting, especially within the context of keto and metabolic health. We start by exploring the benefits of fasting beyond weight loss—like improved insulin sensitivity, mental clarity, and digestive rest. Early enrollment for The Healthy Keto and Intermittent fasting Program - https://www.paolahenderson.com/post/28-...

In today’s episode, I’ll walk you through the benefits of intermittent fasting, what a typical fasting day can look like, how to gradually build up to longer fasts, and when to incorporate extended fasting. We’ll also talk about what to eat before and after a fast, and I’ll share my personal experience with fasting. If you’ve been curious about fasting or wondering if it’s right for you, this epis...

In this episode, we’re kicking off 2025 with a fresh start by talking about the effects of sugar and why now is the perfect time to reset your body. Many of us indulged in sugary treats over the holidays, but the new year offers an opportunity to regain balance and focus on healthier habits. We’ll explore what sugar does to your body—causing blood sugar spikes, weight gain, inflammation, and even...

So, let me ask you this: how many of you have been told that eating fats will cause your cholesterol to skyrocket, leading to heart disease? Maybe you’ve felt a little guilty drizzling extra olive oil on your salad, or you’ve passed on a perfectly ripe avocado, thinking it was too indulgent. If that’s you, this episode is for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk about what's wrong with sugar and why we must give it up! What's wrong with sugar? It's a drug that makes us fat (yes, all those low-fat products are riddled with sugar!) especially around the middle, it creates fat around our organs; it increases our risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes, and it is now known to contribute towards premature aging, and by that, I mean anything from...

Today i want to talk about the damage of constantly fueling. In modern life, food has become our best friend. We eat to celebrate, to comfort ourselves, to relieve boredom or stress. We are constantly fueling. We overwhelm our bodies with insulin in 2 ways. Learn the ways we overwhelm our bodies plus hear a story about my client Gisele, who began fasting after struggling with her weight and health...

Sugar is 8 times as addictive as cocaine. Being addicted to sugar and flour is not an emotional eating disorder, it's actually biological. It is driven by your hormones and neurotransmitters that fuel sugar and carb cravings leading to uncontrollable overeating.  You my friends are here to get a clear path to detox from sugar to break this addictive cycle of not only sugar cravings but also c...

Our bodies are like crying babies. The child is crying but it can’t talk, so the mother has to figure out what has disturbed her child. Did it hurt itself, not get enough sleep or wet its diaper? Is it teething or does it have allergies? The mother goes through a process of elimination until she finds the real problem. Believe it or not, it's a similar situation with your body. Your body can’t tal...

My intention for this podcast is to permanently change your relationship to sugar....and for this to happen you will need to be here with me 100%, as if your life depended on it, because it actually does. Sugar in a babies brain is called ADHD Sugar in an adults brain is called dementia and alzheimers Sugar in your eyes is called glaucoma Sugar in your teeth is called cavities Sugar in your skin i...

People are scale-aholic! A number on the scale seems to be the determining factor of one's success when it comes to weight loss = weight gain. We are judged or we judge ourselves by a number. But does that number tell you how you are feeling, sleeping, craving, fitting into clothes, how your mood will be today.  As a coach I find myself trying to help clients shift their mindset around the sc...

Fat. For most of us it conjures up images of greasy food or bulging weight. In this episode, you will learn that fat is not the devil and that it is essential for neurological health, metabolism, joint health and our skin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So today I turn 45....and I am halfway through this 40’s club era where I can truly say that I have enjoyed every part of it. Yes, it's hard to comprehend that I have arrived at the mid-life crossroad in my life. Whether I live to be 90 or not, I am living life with no regrets and living it healthy, purposefully and vibrantly. Talking of which, I am currently in Ecuador celebrating my 45th wi...

The goal with fasting is to learn a pattern that works for you and that you can maintain effortlessly as an ongoing health habit. When you first learn to fast, the most important step is to discover the best hours for you to skip food. Once you have this base fasting time and length, your next step is to think how you might start to incorporate different-length fasts - this is a powerful way to ma...

To be truly healthy we have to move our bodies. It's that simple and there's absolutely no getting round it. We are created to move, not to sit all day in day out. I firmly believe that you can't out-train a bad diet and so getting the diet sorted first is key and then movement. So friends, if you have time for social media, you have time to exercise! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

If you always feel hungry, it may be a sign of dietary deficiencies, stress, not getting enough sleep, or hormone imbalances. Eating enough protein, staying hydrated, and getting enough sleep can help reduce hunger. Learn more about my upcoming 3 week Hormone Balance - Women in Balance Program which begins March 4th, 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every nutritional expert I know loves food. We cherish mealtimes and we enjoy creating recipes that are uncomplicated using fresh ingredients. I encourage you to create happy mealtimes, experiment with cooking and learn to really love food again instead of fearing it - its life-giving and amazing so don't see it as a chore or something that makes you feel bad, stressed or guilty. Know you are wort...

In order to play this game of "holistic health" and win, you have to change your mindset because: * Meals don't cook themselves. You cook them. * Self-care doesn't just happen. You make it a priority to make it happen. * Time for meditation, yoga or a spinning class doesn't just become available. You intentionally carve out that time. * Mindfulness doesn't just happen. You cultivate it. The truth...

Let's create a new mindset - be consistent and not perfect. Because being consistently good but knowing it's OK not to be perfect is one of the most liberating things you can do for your body and mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paola Henderson born in Ecuador came to Trinidad as a child, not speaking a word of English. Now she considers herself a true Trinidadian, with a family of her own. Her inspiration to health came after her first-born son, was born with a liver disease. Medically they did not see much improvement, but when she found the alternative and focused on her sons’ diet, his health improved tremen...