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31-Day Food Revolution with Ocean Robbins

31-Day Food Revolution with Ocean Robbins

FromWell Beyond 40


31-Day Food Revolution with Ocean Robbins

FromWell Beyond 40

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Nov 21, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ocean Robbins is an author and CEO of the 500,000+ member Food Revolution Network. His grandfather was the founder of the famous Baskin-Robbins ice-cream company, but Ocean knew from a young age that he wanted to transform the future of food! In today's podcast episode, Ocean talks with JJ about the toxic food culture that we live in, and why we need to change the way that food is grown, processed, and consumed. Ocean also shares simple action steps that you can take to nourish your body with healthy foods and make the world a better place for all. It's time for a food revolution – and it starts with our knives and forks!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Ocean Robbins’ free Food Revolution Challenge by going to JJVirgin.com/31day.   Main Points From Today’s Episode The average American consumes about 500 excess calories per day. The most expensive calories consumed are the ones that we don’t need in the first place! Soy and corn are often genetically engineered, which means they’re likely contaminated with glyphosate. Glyphosate is an endocrine disruptor that has been linked to cancer, and it's not a friend to your health or your mind! Ocean’s book, 31-Day Food Revolution, contains simple action steps to help you nourish your body with healthy foods and make the world a better place. Putting these 31 steps into action will give you more pleasure than 31 flavors of ice cream!   Episode Play-By-Play [2:24] Ocean Robbins’ career briefing [4:02] History of Ocean’s father and the Baskin-Robbins ice-cream business [8:23] What Ocean means by a “food revolution” [12:30] The challenge of finding healthy foods at the grocery store [13:30] Superfoods that do the most good for the lowest price [14:21] If you’re on a limited budget, focus on organic when it matters the most. [15:02] Foods that contain the highest levels of pesticides  [16:01] Soy and corn are often genetically engineered, which means they’re likely contaminated with glyphosate.  [16:15] Glyphosate is an endocrine disruptor that has been linked to cancer, and it's not a friend to your health or your mind!  [17:27] Wheat is being sprayed with glyphosate to dry up the product before harvest. [17:40] What are GMOs and why should we be concerned about them? [19:22] The premise behind Ocean’s new book, 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World [23:00] Putting the 31 steps from Ocean’s book into action will give you more pleasure than 31 flavors of ice cream! [25:27] If you're struggling with food intolerance, gas and bloating, or any other digestive unrest, try JJ's Leaky Gut Support! [26:30] Listener’s question: How do I eat healthy on a budget?   Mentioned in this episode: Leaky Gut Support The Virgin Diet on a Budget JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube
Released:
Nov 21, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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Triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin is a passionate advocate of eating and exercising smarter. JJ and her team help people stay fired up and healthy as they age, so they feel the best they ever have at age 40+. JJ is a prominent TV and media personality, whose previous features include co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters, 2 years as the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil, and numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, and Mary Morrissey. JJ is the author of four NY Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet, and JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. Her latest book, Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience, shows caregivers everywhere how to be strong, positive leaders for their families, while exploring the inspirational lessons JJ learned as she fought for her own son’s life. JJ hosts her popular podcast, relaunched as Ask the Health Expert in June 2020, with over 5.5 million downloads and counting. She also regularly writes for Rodale Wellness, Mind Body Green, and other major blogs and magazines. Visit www.jjvirgin.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus state-of-the-art programs, products, and plenty of support to help you build your dream life.