Food Heals

Current medical wisdom advises that anyone suffering from diabetes or prediabetes should eat a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. But today's guests, Dr. Neal Barnard, Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, and Robby Barbaro, MPH, rely on a century of research to show that advice is misguided. While it may improve short-term blood glucose control, this type of diet also increases the long-term risk for chronic disea...

What is peptide therapy and what does it have to do with weight-loss? What role do peptides play in improving chronic conditions, anti-aging, and longevity? Gabriella Woldman is the Director of operations and the Patient care coordinator for Alegro Health & Wellness, who is here to answer these questions, and more, on today's episode of Food Heals. Peptides are short-chain amino acids found natura...

Have you ever woken up one day to the startling realization that you just may be in an abusive relationship? What are the signs to look for? What the heck is "gaslighting"? What is a covert narcissist versus just a regular ol' narcissist? My guest today, Linda Mitchell answers these questions and more on today's episode of Food Heals. Linda Mitchell is a leading women's health expert, best-selling...

What do you do when your thyroid medications don't work and your doctor doesn't listen to you? Today's guest has the answer. Dr. Gil Kajiki is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Chiropractor (C.F.M.P., D.C.) and patient educator with clients across multiple continents. At the Valley Thyroid Institute, he and his staff are revolutionizing the way that hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's Autoi...

Is censorship the death of conversation? What happens when podcasters & creators can no longer speak freely? And who, in today's society, are the "arbiters of truth?" Today's guest, Jeremy Ryan Slate and Host Allison Melody deep dive into these topics and more in today's episode of Food Heals. Jeremy Ryan Slate is the host of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers i...

Today's guest didn't sign up to be the spokesman for survivors of child abuse. In fact, he says the Universe chose him for this role. He was born to parents of drug addicts and abusers; molested by family friend; his mother cut off his finger; he was homeless by 10; a drug addict by 12; an alcoholic by 19; and morbidly obese with no where to turn and no one to rely on. In today's episode of Food H...

In today's episode we're covering how tapping can be the key for trauma healing, ending emotional eating, and overcoming food addiction. Then, we are covering our favorite wellness tips to prepare for the new year, plus how to workout for weight-loss! This is Part 4 of our Healthy AF Series to help inspire you to have a total wellness and weight-loss transformation. And don't worry, you don't have...

In today's episode, we will hear some crazy cool manifestation stories and techniques and discuss why the law of attraction could be the missing key on your personal weight loss and wellness journey. Then, we're talking about functional medicine and eating right for your blood type! Finally I'll be sharing my personal wellness and weight loss transformation story. This is Part 3 of our Healthy AF...

In today's episode, we will hear some crazy cool manifestation stories and techniques and discuss why the law of attraction could be the missing key on your personal weight loss and wellness journey. Then, we're talking about functional medicine and eating right for your blood type! Finally I'll be sharing my personal wellness and weight loss transformation story. This is Part 3 of our Healthy AF...

In today's episode we will hear some of the most inspiring wellness and weight-loss stories from people who juiced their way back to health! This is Part 2 of our Healthy AF Series to help inspire you to have a total wellness and weight-loss transformation. And don't worry, you don't have to do it alone! In fact, if you are ready to get healthy AF in 2023 with me and other Food Heals Nation listen...

In today's episode we will hear some of the most inspiring weight-loss stories powered by plants - plus healthy recipes and holiday meal ideas from some of our favorite guests and chefs! This is Part 1 of our Healthy AF Series to help inspire you to have a total wellness and weight-loss transformation. And don't worry, you don't have to do it alone! In fact, if you are ready to get healthy AF in 2...

Are you ready for a total health transformation? In today's episode of Food Heals we're talking all about how to get healthy AF with 4 simple steps. Did you know that most of us gain extra weight between Halloween and the New Year? Let's be honest - it makes sense! This time of year is full of fall celebrations, family get-togethers, gift giving, and a two month food fest - one that often ends in...

Whether it's wealth, the perfect car, the perfect house, or the perfect partner, all we are really seeking is happiness. We all have the ability to unlock happiness at will. Today's guest believes the way to do that is by growing in four pillars of our lives: relationships, business, spirituality, and wellness. If there was a high school senior superlative for Least Likely to Succeed, that would h...

On this episode Allison Melody and Ashley Fillingim go deep into the latest health headlines. Tune in to learn: Who VegNews names the most vegan-friendly resort in the world perfect for your next vacation! (Hint: our friend Leslie Durso may have something to do with it) How many steps per day is ideal for weight-loss Why your oat milk latte may help you live longer Taco Bell goes vegan and where t...

First up, Alli's answering your listener questions about the best diet for breast cancer, and the truth about soy. Then, she sits down with Celebrity Psychic Laura Powers in Nashville to chat about tapping into our divine femenine, plus tips for manifesting more money, true love, and better health. And finally, Alli gets a psychic reading and gets to talk with her mom, Pat, and her pup, Lily. Laur...

For many of us, our hair is an integral part of our identity. Imagine a drummer who was a member of hair bands in his youth facing rapid hair loss in his early 50's. That was Solopreneur Hour Host's Michael O'Neals' story before he flew all the way to Turkey to have a hair transplant. While pharmaceutical solutions for hair loss do exist, they can have debilitating side effects such as erectile dy...

Continuing on our theme of hormone health this month, Alli's got Solopreneur Hour Host Michael O'Neal in the Nashville studio to talk about men's health and why - it might be time to get your testosterone checked! Testosterone is pivotal for multiple functions in the body like building stronger bones, creating muscle and increasing strength, facial and body hair. Testosterone increases sex drive,...

Are you plagued by hot flashes? What if there was a simple nutritional solution that ould stop hot flashes in their tracks? In Part 2 of of two part series, we're covering healing your hormones, ending hot flashes, and why artificial sugar may be the culprit to many of our health issues with Dr. Neal Barnard and Nutritionist Alexa Schirm. First up, we've got Dr. Neal Barnard discussing his book No...

Do you suffer from PMS symptoms such as fatigue, bloating cramps, or anxiety? Do you know if your hormones are in balance? In today's two part series we're covering all things from healing your hormones, to stopping PMS in its tracks, to never having a hot flash again, with some of our favorite doctors and nutritionists. In Part 1, Suzy and I are throwing it waaay back to our chat with functional...

Listed by VegNews among the "Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors" and voted "Peta's Sexiest Vegan Over 50" in 2016, Victoria Moran has written thirteen books including Main Street Vegan and Creating a Charmed Life. Vegan for 38 years and an obesity survivor, Victoria is the founder and director of Main Street Vegan Academy. With her Andrea Zuckerman-like style for never giving up, and Woodward and Be...

In 2012, JJ Virgin was in a hospital room next to her sixteen-year-old son who was struck by a hit-and-run driver and left for dead. She was told by doctors that he wouldn't last through the night and to let him go. With every reason to give up, JJ chose instead to invest her energy into the hope that her son would not just survive, but thrive. In the latest episode of Food Heals, she shares the j...

On today's Ask Alli episode of The Food Heals Podcast, we're covering a plethora of topics from chronic disease treatment and prevention to adaptogens, to cleansing, cultivating confidence and more! First up, I've got Dr. Cabral answering a listener's question about lyme, leaky gut, and sibo. StephenCabral.com/cbo Use Code: foodheals10 for 10% off Then, Mae Steigler from Organifi joins us to discu...

What is the true impact of Stress and Fatigue on aging, recovery and metabolism? And how can reverse the negative effects of stress? That's what today's guest, Janoah Van Kekem, is here to share with us! Janoah is a Meditation Coach and the Founder of two businesses, Mind Maverick and The Momentum Lifestyle Project. Janoah takes a slightly different approach to his coaching than many of the 'pures...

Life is more than the hustle – life's about community. It's about finding your tribe, the people with keys that open up parts of yourself you never knew were there. Lori Harder grew up without that tribe… …in a small town, in an overweight family who believed they were victims of their genes. She was home schooled and had zero friends outside of her family religion. She was lonely, repressed and d...

Imagine a world where instead of 1.6 billion coke drinkers, there are 1.6 billion (and more) people drinking green juice. Today's guest is passionate about making that a reality. So in episode 378, we're throwing it all the way back to 2017 to our interview with Founder of Organifi, Drew Canole! Twelve years ago Drew was 45 pounds overweight, pretty unclear about what his life purpose was, going o...