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236: Caroline Angel on Blue Zones & Increasing Longevity
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236: Caroline Angel on Blue Zones & Increasing Longevity
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58 minutes
Released:
Mar 4, 2019
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Podcast episode
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I’m sure you all have heard of Blue Zones, places where many people live healthy, active, disease-free lives and experience increased longevity until the age of 100 or more. Today’s guest is an expert on the diet and lifestyle in Blue Zone areas and has a fascinating take on place of grains in a healthy diet. I am here with Caroline Angel, author of the international bestseller 50 Shades of Grain. She’s traveled the world studying the nutrition, lifestyles, and habits of cultures all around the world.
Caroline’s mission is to bring ancient wisdom to the modern world, so I think she’s going to feel at home here!
Episode Highlights: Longevity Facts & Myths
What Caroline realized about the American diet when she immigrated
The life lessons we can all learn from travel, no matter our budget
How Caroline ended up joining Professor Michel Poulain in a study of Blue Zones in Sardinia
The reasons Sardinian women didn’t experience any problems during menopause
What all Blue Zone diets have in common (hint: almost nothing!)
Problem ingredients in processed foods (especially breads) to watch out for
What hybridization has done to modern wheat
Why preparing grains in traditional ways is so important
And more!
Resources We Mention
Visit BareFoodAngel.com and subscribe to receive Caroline’s free e-guide “Which Fats to Eat, Which to Ditch”
Book: 50 Shades of Grain: The Naked Truth About Eating Bread and Feeling Great
Free Gift: Schedule a 30 minute consultation with Caroline at calendly.com/BarefoodAngel. (Or contact Caroline at 818-839-0272.) Use the code WELLNESSMAMA to receive the PDF of Caroline’s book 50 Shades of Grain for free as well as Caroline’s artisan sourdough bread recipe and preferred bread brands.
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What would you like to ask Caroline? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let us know. We v
Released:
Mar 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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