Food Farmacy Show

Fish is a staple diet among many communities around the world and it’s valued for its taste and nutrition. It’s a wonderful source of protein and it also has a good amount of omega-3 fatty acids - the ‘good fat’ known to benefit your heart and brain! Not just that, a fish diet is rich in micronutrients and low in calories. But be that as it may, the fact is that fish eating comes with a caveat the...

Fish is a staple diet among many communities around the world and it’s valued for its taste and nutrition. It’s a wonderful source of protein and it also has a good amount of omega-3 fatty acids - the ‘good fat’ known to benefit your heart and brain! Not just that, a fish diet is rich in micronutrients and low in calories. But be that as it may, the fact is that fish eating comes with a caveat the...

Did you know our ancestors had access to about 1800 varieties of food whereas we only have 20 at best?! How did our food palate shrink so much in just a matter of decades? It’s a matter of serious concern and something that needs our attention now more than ever. Food biodiversity is not a luxury but a necessity of life. It sustains our life, our health, our well-being, and our environment. Indust...

Do you ever check your food labels while shopping? If not, then now’s a good start! The tiny food labels that most of us so conveniently ignore contain some powerful and often shocking hidden truths. It reveals what’s actually there in our food and whether or not we should consume it. In this episode of Food Farmacy Show, we demystify food labels to help you become a more conscious and informed ea...

A long time ago, Hippocrates said, “all disease begins in the gut”. This statement holds true even today as modern scientific evidence points out. A healthy gut is a precursor of a healthy body and mind, and you’ll know why, in this video. Research suggests that the gut microbiome has a crucial role to play in maintaining physical and mental health. There’s a combination of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacter...

In her book, ‘Fortify Your Life’, Tieraona Low Dog makes a shocking prediction. She says that for the first time in history, parents will outlive their children. This is not a one-off view but expert consensus. The reason? Well, it has a lot to do with modern diets and its limitations. In this video, we talk about the massive variety of foods that our ancestors ate and how we eat just a fraction o...

The demand for organic food is not limited to grains and vegetables, it includes meat as well. There’s a huge spike in interest in grass-fed beef and mutton. Are you curious about the fuss over grass-fed beef and why more and more people are making this conscious dietary shift? In this video, we give you a detailed breakdown of grass-fed beef and its importance. We cover the history of grass-fed b...

Are you distracted with television or social media or simply lost in vague thoughts while eating food? Well, you’re violating all the principles of mindful eating in that case! How we eat our food has a profound impact on our digestion and our mental health. It is important to make every bite of food count and in this video, you’ll learn why. Mindful eating is not just about enjoying your food whi...

Have you ever thought how corn syrup made its way into our homes and became a staple? In this video, our certified NTP Sarah Sloan decodes the popular syrup and its hidden, often sneaky presence in everyday products. Corn syrup is a beloved food item, present in every American household. Most of us love it and can’t get enough of it! However, there are significant health concerns when it comes to...

Chickens are the cheapest and the most reliable source of animal protein in the world. They are reared across the world for eggs and meat. But have you ever wondered the quality of eggs and meat you buy? You’d be surprised on how chickens are brought up to meet the demand of consumption. In this video, we take a deep look into our most common source of protein - chickens. We explore the less-talke...

Gluten is silently eating into your vitals and you probably don’t even know it! There’s been significant talk on the effect of gluten on human health and how it’s a silent killer. It’s about time people are made aware of the importance of a gluten-free diet to live a healthy and happy life. We take you on an eye-opening journey through the world of gluten in this video. We cover everything about g...

Did you know there’s such a thing called the ‘dirty dozen’? Yes, it’s the list of food items that we eat in our day-to-day lives but they have the highest pesticides residues in them! In this video, we explore the ‘dirty dozen’ in detail. We take a deep dive into how they became such an integral part of our kitchens despite the risks. We review the history of chemical pesticides including some of...

Do you know what’s the foundation of your overall health? What plays the most critical role in keeping you healthy, fit, and active? It’s digestion - the fountain source of energy and vitality. This seemingly simple process has quite a few layers of complexity and it’s interconnected to the whole body in a profound way. Your gut health should be your no.1 priority as it influences immunity, well-b...

The term ‘holistic’ is a recurring theme in the context of nutrition therapy. The holistic approach to food stems from the age-old wisdom that the whole is greater than the individual parts. Holistic nutrition therapy looks at the body as a whole. Instead of focusing on individual nutrients or calorie intake, it takes into account every factor. This includes all the factors that influence your ove...

If you’ve ever wondered about what is an NTP and how nutrition therapy can positively change your life, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Food Farmacy Show, your one-stop solution to nutrition facts and integrative food therapy. Our certified NTP gives you a holistic view of food, nutrition, and the digestion process as a whole. A nutritional therapy practitioner or NTP is more of a funct...

This channel is an initiative to make nutritional therapy the cornerstone of modern lifestyle. Our efforts go beyond fitness and calorie monitoring. It’s about bringing a food revolution where people have access to quality, organic food that’s sourced locally. Just like our ancestors did! Our certified NTP, Sarah Sloan, is an experienced functional nutrition coach and gut health specialist. She de...