#47. The 5 Foods That Are Destroying Your Metabolism

In this episode of the Heal Deal podcast, Dr. Leona Allen, founder of Freedom Health Systems and a seasoned chiropractor and wellness coach, discusses how to achieve more freedom in your health and life. She explores the detrimental effects of five specific foods—sugar, artificial sweeteners, refined oils, processed dairy, and refined grains—on metabolism and overall health. Emphasizing the importance of understanding what to eat and what to avoid, Dr. Leona shares her personal and clinical experiences, advocates for more natural and minimally processed foods, and highlights the significance of making small, gradual changes towards better nutrition. She also stresses the need for individual research and self-awareness to create a personalized approach to health and wellness. Throughout the episode, Dr. Allen encourages listeners to focus on real nutrition and adapt a mindset of eating to live.

 

In this episode:

00:00 Intro

01:01 The Journey to Health and Wellness

02:02 Personal Experiences and Research

05:13 The Importance of Food and Cooking

18:38 Understanding Metabolic Syndrome

24:02 The Impact of Sugar on Health

31:54 The Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners

38:36 The Truth About Refined Oils

40:19 Understanding the Impact of Refined Oils

43:41 Healthier Oil Alternatives

47:38 The Problem with Processed Dairy

51:04 Personal Experience with Raw Dairy

53:59 Making Informed Dairy Choices

01:04:16 The Issue with Refined Grains

01:07:06 Navigating Healthier Grain Options

01:11:53 Final Thoughts on Metabolic Health

01:16:56 Conclusion and Next Steps

 

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Dr. Leona

Founder, Freedom Health Systems

Host, The Heal Deal Podcast

Author, A Journey to Healing

Author, Freedom in Chains