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Starting a Food Revolution with Ocean Robbins

Starting a Food Revolution with Ocean Robbins

FromWell Beyond 40


Starting a Food Revolution with Ocean Robbins

FromWell Beyond 40

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Apr 5, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ocean Robbins talks about his family history, how his father turned his back on wealth to live a healthier and richer life, and becoming a bestselling author who inspired millions of Americans to change their choices. Ocean continues inspiring people to become more aware of their food choices, as well as encouraging doctors to learn more about nutrition. Listen to this podcast to find out more about GMOs and how you could avoid their very serious effects in your life; learn how to change your diet, and your health as a result. Begin the food revolution now!   Key Takeaways: [:52] Ocean Robbins’ career and personal life [4:54] How did his father walk away from the family wealth pursuing his beliefs? [5:47] Diet for a New America bestseller in 1997 [9:41] Food is the foundation of health. [10:03] The underlying cause of all our symptoms is how we are eating. [10:20] How the American diet is creating the main cause of death [11:15] Doctors need to know more about nutrition. [14:27] What was the promise of GMOs, and what has actually happened? [17:02] Pesticides that cause cancer are being spread over crops. [18:07] How to avoid GMOs [19:20] A lot of GMOs are hidden in hyper-processed foods. [19:40] Processed foods cost more than whole foods. [21:01] Food revolution summits [22:29] Start every day with, “How can I do my best with what life has given to me?” [25:08] Food intolerances and sugar are hiding everywhere. [26:33] How to start cooking healthier for your family? [26:44] Find a farmer's market near you. [27:20] Do not buy prepared food. [28:28] Have a slow-cooker. [29:43] Buy seasonal, buy local.   Mentioned in This Episode: Jjvirgin.com/ocean Jjvirgin.com/book Facebook Jjvirgin official Jjvirgin.com/butcherbox Jjvirgin.com/thrivemarket
Released:
Apr 5, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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.