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Hosted by Bethany Cameron · EN
My name is Bethany Cameron and I am a Cookbook Author, Recipe Developer and founder of popular Instagram page @lilsipper. This is where we dig deep on topics such as gut health, nutrition, give light to the food industry and highlight specific ingredients you either should or should not be taking for your health. We will also go into non toxic beauty, home and cooking essentials, mental health, finances and everything in between. If it has to do with your health, I'm talking about it. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday!
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Years of Gut Issues Cured in 90 Days! | Bronson Dant
4d ago01:00:20Tap to summarize389: Is eating right after your workout causing digestive issues? What about "pre-workout" fuel? Is that really just a hoax from the fitness industry to sell you more stuff to consume? Today, I have Bronson Dent with me who is a fitness and wellness coach who turned carnivore after experiencing his own IBS issues that led him to where he is today. He was suffering with severe bowel issues that took over his life and was desperate to find relief. Through switching to carnivore, he got his life back within 90 days and is now sharing his story and debunking fitness myths everyone and their grandmother has been duped into following. We talk about fiber and if it's actually making constipation worse. If exercise is making your gut more inflamed, why sleep is critical for gaining muscle and tricks to getting a better night sleep without any supplements, and of course, we talk about the reason WHY most people want to lose weight and if that's really enough motivation. Our conversation goes from heavy, to light hearted, and everything in between so I hope you stick around until the very end because you'll be crying and laughing all the way through! Topics Discussed: → WHY do you really want to lose weight? → Misconceptions around fitness → Sleep tips → Fiber myths debunked → The connection between fitness and gut issues → How to avoid physical deterioration while losing weight As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:45 - Rapid-Fire Fitness & Nutrition Questions → 00:04:58 - Meet Coach Bronson → 00:07:04 - Finding Your "Why" for Better Health → 00:10:58 - Why Weight Loss Isn't Enough → 00:13:32 - Why He Switched to the Carnivore Diet → 00:15:30 - Living with Severe IBS → 00:18:18 - How Carnivore Eliminated His IBS → 00:19:22 - Does Fiber Actually Help Constipation? → 00:21:40 - The Vitamin C & Scurvy Myth → 00:23:22 - Carnivore Supplements → 00:25:30 - Building Muscle the Right Way → 00:30:04 - Fasted Workouts & Performance → 00:33:45 - Exercise & Digestive Health → 00:36:46 - Why Nutrition Advice Is So Confusing → 00:39:02 - Finding the Right Diet for You → 00:43:30 - Sleep & Muscle Recovery → 00:48:14 - Eating for Recovery, Not Fuel → 00:51:54 - Getting Started with Keto or Carnivore → 00:55:20 - Food Sensitivities & Staying Curious → 00:57:36 - Where to Find Coach Bronson Further Listening: → The Biggest Lies You've Heard About the Carnivore Diet | Lynda Barco Check Out Bronson Dant: → coachbronson.com → Instagram → YouTube → Bronson's published books Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Burn more fat from this one food | BOK
6d ago00:13:46Tap to summarize388: If you're someone who's looking to reverse insulin resistance, balance your blood sugar, support fat loss, and crush your cravings, try adding this food into your daily routine! Cacao Butters I Recommend: → U Chocolate → Yupik → Food To Live Topics Discussed: → What cacao butter is and how it differs from cacao powder → The role of stearic acid in fat burning and metabolic health → How cacao butter may support insulin sensitivity and reduce sugar cravings → The key nutrients and health benefits found in cacao butter → Easy ways to incorporate cacao butter into your daily routine As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off Timestamps: → 00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:54 - Why Cacao Butter Is an Underrated Superfood → 00:05:48 - What Cacao Butter Is (and What It Isn't) → 00:06:45 - Stearic Acid & the Metabolic Benefits of Cacao Butter → 00:08:26 - How Cacao Butter Helps Reduce Sugar Cravings → 00:09:01 - Additional Nutrients & Health Benefits → 00:09:34 - How to Add Cacao Butter to Your Diet → 00:10:36 - Choosing a High-Quality Cacao Butter → 00:11:08 - Final Takeaways Further Listening: → The Hidden Dangers of Xanthan Gum + How It Affects Your Gut | BOKCheck Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Find Freedom From Food Addiction AND Save Money While Doing It | Lynda Barco
2w ago00:53:52Tap to summarize387: Get food freedom from food addiction while saving money at the same time! I have Coach Lynda Barco on with me today, and in our conversation we discuss how she was able to lose weight, reduce pain, and break free from her past food addiction by going carnivore—and how you can too! We discuss common misconceptions around the carnivore diet, including whether it causes constipation or actually helps relieve it, whether eating red meat will cause a heart attack, why we need cholesterol for hormone production, and whether going carnivore saves you money or drains your bank account. Coach Lynda also shares how her own daughter, who was hospitalized and nearly died from ulcerative colitis, was able to go into remission after adopting a carnivore diet. So if you've been carnivore-curious and want to test it out for yourself, this episode gives tips on how to get started and what not to do when first beginning the carnivore diet. Topics Discussed: → How the carnivore diet has helped others → How the carnivore diet gives you food freedom → Misconceptions about the carnivore diet → Constipation relief → Remission from colitis → Tips for going carnivore → Finding what works for you As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 10% → Santa Barbara Chocolate | Go to https://www.santabarbarachocolate.com/ and use code LILSIPPER for a discount sitewide! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:12 - Rapid Fire Questions → 00:05:26 - Meet Lynda Barco → 00:06:19 - Diet Before Carnivore → 00:11:24 - Carnivore + Constipation → 00:14:22 - Carnivore Misconceptions → 00:17:40 - Nutrient Deficiency → 00:21:45 - Lynda’s Daughter → 00:31:29 - Going Off Carnivore → 00:35:19 - Carnivore Mistakes → 00:39:42 - Men vs Women → 00:44:35 - Going Of The Carnivore Diet → 00:46:31 - Trying Carnivore Further Listening: → Ex-Vegan Turned Carnivore & Should We Really Be Eating a Stick of Butter a Day? | Bella Ma Check Out Lynda Barco: → Go Carnivore App → Website → Instagram Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Xanthan Gum Adds Calories?! + What It's Really Doing To Your Gut | BOK
2w ago00:15:24Tap to summarize386: In this episode, I’m breaking down new research on xanthan gum and why this common food additive may not be as harmless as we once thought. While it has long been considered calorie neutral because the body isn't supposed to digest it, new research suggests certain gut bacteria may actually be able to break it down, potentially changing both calorie absorption and the gut microbiome.We’ll talk about why xanthan gum is added to so many processed and gluten-free foods, what this research found, how gums may contribute to digestive issues, and why "natural" doesn't always mean healthy.Topics Discussed: → How gut bacteria can break down xanthan gum → Why xanthan gum is common in gluten-free foods → Why "natural" doesn't always mean healthy → Simple ways to reduce gums in your diet As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kitTimestamps: → 00:00:00 Introduction → 00:03:54 Why Bethany Avoids Food Gums → 00:04:28 What Is Xanthan Gum? → 00:05:02 Why Xanthan Gum Was Considered Calorie Neutral → 00:05:28 The Chemistry Behind Xanthan Gum → 00:07:16 New Research on Xanthan Gum & Gut Bacteria → 00:08:22 How the Standard American Diet Changes Your Gut Microbiome → 00:09:24 Why Gut Health Matters More Than the Calories → 00:10:02 Where You'll Find Gums in Everyday Foods → 00:11:10 Why "Natural" Doesn't Always Mean Healthy → 00:12:28 Simple Ways to Reduce Gums in Your Diet Further Listening: → Brands That Tested Positive For Glyphosate | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Listen To This If You Have Back Pain OR Gut Issues - How They’re All Connected (and how to fix it) | Dr. Amir Vokshoor
3w ago01:03:01Tap to summarize385: If you suffer with back pain, spinal pain, headaches, or even digestive issues, this episode unpacks what may be the cause and CURE for your pain. I sit down with Dr. Amir Vokshoor who is a spinal surgeon who takes a Holistic Approach to Spinal Care. He performs disc replacements for his patients BUT always tries to make surgery his last resort when it comes to fixing spinal, neck, and back pain. We discuss the connection between digestive issues and the spine, headaches and the immune response due to cervical issues, if your pain is caused by trauma and how past trauma is deeply connected to the spine, and so much more. Dr. Vokshoor also shares supplements that can help as well as the best way you should sleep if you have back pain. And I also share some personal experiences and my take on healing but I also have to say I learned something new today and that's what I love about hosting this podcast is that I get to sit down with experts and continue learning new things about the body and get to share them with you! Topics Discussed: → Spinal disc replacement surgery → Who can benefit → Alternatives for spine surgery → Best way to sleep for your back → Why the mind plays a bigger role than we realize → What to expect after surgery → The connection with past trauma and pain → The vagus nerve → Supplements to support As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off → Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/DIGEST to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:40 - Meet Dr. Amir Vokshoor → 00:06:15 - The connection between your spine & gut health → 00:08:40 - When abdominal pain starts in the spine → 00:13:30 - Trauma, chronic pain & the nervous system → 00:17:56 - The vagus nerve & neuromodulation → 00:22:00 - When your neck is causing your headaches → 00:23:44 - A holistic approach to treating spine pain → 00:26:38 - Artificial disc replacement vs. spinal fusion → 00:31:34 - Who is a good candidate for disc replacement? → 00:37:50 - Why mindset impacts healing & recovery → 00:40:45 - The Brain Spa & preparing for surgery → 00:47:42 - Chiropractic care & integrative medicine → 00:52:44 - The best sleeping position for spinal health → 00:53:40 - Can your spine affect your immune system? → 00:58:22 - Exercise mistakes that can lead to injury → 00:59:56 - Where to find Dr. Amir Vokshoor Further Listening: → Why Exercising Causes Gut Issues + How the Elemental Diet Can Help IBS | Dahlia Marin Check Out Dr. Amir Vokshoore: → https://drvokshoor.com/ → https://nsg-la.com/amir-vokshoor-md-spine-brain-surgeon/ → Instagram → Supplement line → Brain Spa Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Reduce Cellulite With Cucumber?! + Shocking Uses For Cucumber | BOK
3w ago00:17:55Tap to summarize384: I went down a rabbit hole for today's podcast. Sure, most know or are at least somewhat aware of the benefits of cucumber - at least for eating them, but there’s a few uses for cucumbers that may surprise even the savviest of us all! Topics Discussed: → The Health Benefits of Cucumbers → Cucumbers for Blood Sugar & Hydration → Beauty & Skincare Uses for Cucumbers → Household Hacks Using Cucumbers → Why Cucumbers Make the Perfect Healthy Snack As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10% Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:10 - Surprising health benefits of cucumbers → 00:02:08 - Our Place sponsor → 00:04:38 - Vitamins, minerals & natural energy → 00:06:00 - Blood sugar, cholesterol & hydration → 00:06:20 - Preventing foggy mirrors naturally → 00:06:48 - Cucumbers for fresh breath → 00:07:44 - Can cucumbers reduce cellulite? → 00:08:50 - Cucumbers & hangover recovery → 00:10:15 - Why cucumbers are the perfect healthy snack → 00:11:08 - Polishing shoes with cucumbers → 00:11:42 - A natural alternative to WD-40 → 00:12:20 - Cucumber juice for stress support → 00:13:22 - Cleaning stainless steel with cucumbers → 00:13:54 - Debunking the viral cucumber hack → 00:14:52 - The best way to prepare cucumbersFurther Listening: → I Investigated Chocolate Brands - What You Need To Know Before You Buy Chocolate | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why Exercising Causes Gut Issues! + How To Remove Biofilms From The Body And How The Elemental Diet Can Help Severe Ibs | Dahlia Marin
4w ago01:03:38Tap to summarize383: Dahlia Marin is on the show today who is a Plant Based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, who has used food as medicine on a whole food plant based diet for the past 10 years to overcome pre-diabetes, PCOS, GI issues, obesity, and Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism, and she herself has experienced gut issues so she truly knows and understands the struggle when one comes to her seeking help and can personally relate and empathize with her patients. That's something I personally hate, is when you see a nutritionist or GI doctor who has never experienced gut issues yet they are telling you what to do or can't relate to yoru symptoms. Dahlia can! And she has answers for so many things! In today's conversation we discuss how exercise can actually be doing more harm than good when it comes to your digestion and IBS, how to get the most out of your meals and it may not be what you are eating per se, but when and how you are eating that is causing gut upsets. Dahlia also explains what the "Elemental Diet" is and how it works for a period of 21 days.....I do think the Elemental Diet is something we will be hearing more of in the coming years to help with people with severe gut issues and this is very similar to what I did over a decade ago when I almost died from IBS and other gut issues. If you know my story, I had a go on a pureed diet and puree all my food for 9 intense months and the Elemental Diet is not exactly that, but a bit similar so I can't wait for you to hear more about that and what it is. We also talk about biofilms, how to get rid of them, and if gut mucus is a good or bad thing plus so much more! - This is one of my favorite episodes this year and I don't say that lightly! Topics Discussed: → The mind-body connection → The Elemental Diet for IBS → Why exercise is causing GI issues → Is gut mucus bad or good? → how to remove biofilms in the gut lining → lipopolysaccharides As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:30 - Meet Dahlia Marin → 00:02:50 - Rapid Fire Questions → 00:06:20 - Healing the Gut With Food → 00:08:10 - Why Carnivore & Keto Don't Heal the Root Cause → 00:09:55 - The 5 M's of Gut Health → 00:12:45 - Where to Start With Gut Healing → 00:15:45 - The Gut-Brain Connection → 00:17:00 - Stress & Digestion → 00:20:20 - Digestion Starts Before You Eat → 00:22:35 - Preparing Your Body for Meals → 00:24:10 - Cooking & Better Digestion → 00:26:00 - Can Exercise Make IBS Worse? → 00:27:45 - Understanding LPS → 00:31:00 - Delayed Gut Symptoms → 00:34:00 - Listening to Your Body → 00:35:00 - Endotoxins & Die-Off → 00:39:30 - The Elemental Diet Explained → 00:42:20 - Why Gut Mucus Matters → 00:44:00 - Biofilms Explained → 00:47:00 - Testing Gut Mucus → 00:49:15 - Biofilm Disruptors → 00:52:00 - Removing Biofilms → 00:54:20 - Should You Try an Elemental Diet? → 00:57:20 - Bethany's Gut Healing Story → 00:58:20 - Elemental Diet vs. Pureed Foods → 01:00:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Dahlia Further Listening: → https://youtu.be/yh-vHpR3r58?si=STlQeHbV0daX5G72 Check Out Dahlia Marin: → https://www.marriedtohealth.com/ → Instagram Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →8 Signs To Look For If You’re Consuming Too Much Fiber | BOK
4w ago00:20:37Tap to summarize382: It can be easy to overdo it with fiber supplements, like gummies, powders, or even natural foods with fiber. And that can cause some unpleasant side effects. So today, I'm going over 8 signs to look for that may indicate you might be overdoing it on fiber PLUS how to know the right amount of fiber for YOU. Topics Discussed: → Can too much fiber cause constipation? → Why do fiber supplements make me bloated? → Is psyllium husk bad for everyone? → Can fiber interfere with medications? → How much fiber do I actually need? As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/DIGEST to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:05:11 - Symptom 1: Bloating + Gas → 00:06:01 - Symptom 2: Decreased Appetite → 00:06:49 - Symptom 3: Diarrhea → 00:07:30 - Symptom 4: Constipation → 00:08:18 - Low Fiber Diet → 00:10:01 - Symptom 5: Dehydration → 00:10:49 - Symptom 6: Nausea → 00:12:02 - Symptom 7: Fatigue → 00:12:41 - Symptom 8: Medication → 00:13:29 - Fiber Dosing Show Links: → The Olive Oil You Deserve — 100% Organic, Always Fresh. - 25% OFF code: LS25 Further Listening: → IBS Support Guide, Fiber, Stress, Fats and Digestion Tips | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →How To Tell if Your Olive Oil is Rancid and What to Look For on a Bottle | Tony Kasandrinos
Jun 2400:59:58Tap to summarize381: Today I'm joined by Tony Kasandrinos, founder of Kasandrinos Olive Oil, to separate fact from fiction when it comes to one of the most misunderstood foods in the health world. From fake olive oils and misleading labels to cooking myths and polyphenol content, Tony shares what consumers need to know to find high-quality olive oil and actually reap its health benefits. We discuss how olive oil is produced, what makes extra virgin olive oil different, how to spot rancid or low-quality products, whether you should cook with olive oil, and why it's a cornerstone of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Tony also shares his favorite ways to use olive oil, the story behind his family's business, and simple tips for incorporating more healthy fats into your daily routine. GET 25% OFF with code: LS25 If you consume olive oil, if you cook with it, or if you suffer with gut issues and inflammation you're gonna want to listen to this interview. But also, another reason to listen is because in this episode we are announcing a special giveaway where the winners (yes, I said winners - that's plural) will receive both a generous gift card to my brand Bethany's Pantry and Kasandrinos to shop and pick up anything you want from our online store! So listen all the way through because you don't want to miss that! But honestly, you'll want to listen all the way through regardless because we talk about misconceptions around cooking with olive oil, how to tell if the olive oil you have is rancid, why a mixture of olive oil vs a single origin may not be the best to buy, what big olive oil corporations are doing to cut costs, and we even get into quite a few recipes using olive oil that you probably never even heard of including a snack I've been into lately that I have yet to share that's so simple your mind will be blown! The Olive Oil You Deserve — 100% Organic, Always Fresh. - 25% OFF code: LS25 Topics Discussed: → How to tell if your olive oil is true olive oil → How to tell if your olive oil is rancid → Why single origin is better than mixed origins → What to look for on a bottle when buying → Benefits of olive oil → Polyphenol testing → What types of olives are used to make oil → Olive oil for SIBO?! → Is cooking with olive oil bad? → Recipes using olive oil → GIVEAWAY info! As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off → LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DIGEST Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:46 - Meet Tony Kasandrinos → 00:04:58 - How to Identify High-Quality Olive Oil → 00:07:31 - Freshness, Polyphenols + The Peppery Taste Test → 00:12:06 - Single-Origin vs. Blended Olive Oils → 00:14:51 - Does Olive Oil Go Bad? → 00:16:15 - Filtered vs. Unfiltered Olive Oil → 00:18:20 - Extra Virgin Olive Oil Explained → 00:21:30 - Polyphenols, Gut Health + Longevity → 00:24:30 - Polyphenol Testing + Olive Oil Transparency → 00:31:56 - Olive Oil Fraud, Labeling + Consumer Confusion → 00:33:49 - How Kasandrinos Harvests + Bottles Olive Oil → 00:38:18 - Olive Oil, Omega-3s + Mediterranean Eating → 00:41:18 - Easy Ways to Use More Olive Oil → 00:42:50 - Tony's Favorite Greek Salad Recipe → 00:43:36 - How to Make Store-Bought Olives Taste Better → 00:44:24 - Unexpected Ways to Use Olive Oil → 00:45:51 - Kasandrinos Kitchen Cookbook → 00:47:10 - Can You Cook With Olive Oil? → 00:48:31 - Debunking the Olive Oil Smoke Point Myth → 00:52:18 - New Products, Greek Spices + Mountain Tea → 00:53:06 - The Kasandrinos Effect Podcast → 00:54:22 - New Las Vegas Storefront + Olive Oil Tastings → 00:56:40 - Giveaway Announcement → 00:57:58 - Outro Further Listening: → What “Organic” Isn’t Telling You: Heavy Metals, BPA & Contaminated Foods → https://youtu.be/UjrxJuBYr0c?si=uuaqPqcK1BnIOx_ Check Out Kasandrinos: → The Olive Oil You Deserve — 100% Organic, Always Fresh. - 25% OFF code: LS25 → Instagram → Buy the book, Kasandrinos Kitchen → Enter our giveaway! - https://app.viralsweep.com/tp/223628/1782164892/b85415d1b8 Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →I Investigated Chocolate Brands - What You Need To Know Before You Buy Chocolate | BOK
Jun 2200:43:21Tap to summarize380: Think you're eating chocolate? Maybe not. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really hiding behind some of the most recognizable chocolate brands on grocery store shelves. After digging through FDA regulations, ingredient labels, lawsuits, recalls, and independent lab testing, I found that many products marketed as "chocolate" don't actually meet the standards most people assume they do. We’ll talk about the difference between real cacao and chocolate-flavored candy, why ingredients like palm oil and PGPR matter, what recent testing found in certain chocolate products, and how to identify truly high-quality chocolate if you're looking for the health benefits often associated with cacao. Plus, I share my favorite 100% cacao brands, why I eat chocolate every day, and what the research actually says about chocolate's impact on heart health, antioxidants, gut health, and more. If you're a chocolate lover, this episode may completely change the way you shop for chocolate. Topics Discussed: → What legally qualifies as real chocolate? → How to spot fake chocolate on ingredient labels → Why some popular chocolate brands use vegetable oils instead of cocoa butter → The difference between U.S. and European chocolate standards → Artificial dyes, additives, and controversial chocolate ingredients → Heavy metals found in certain chocolate products → Why real cacao has earned its health reputation → The benefits of cacao flavanols and polyphenols → How to choose high-quality dark chocolate → The best 100% cacao chocolate brands As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10% Timestamps: → 00:03:31 - Most Chocolate Isn't Actually Chocolate → 00:04:25 - RM Palmer's "Chocolatey" Products Explained → 00:05:37 - Why Cocoa Butter Matters → 00:07:14 - Compound Chocolate vs. Real Chocolate → 00:08:03 - Dutch Processing + Lost Health Benefits → 00:09:33 - Mars: M&M's + Snickers Under the Microscope → 00:11:04 - The Problem with Artificial Food Dyes → 00:13:31 - Mars' Broken Dye-Free Promise → 00:16:07 - Nestlé vs. U.S. KitKat → 00:18:24 - Why American KitKats Taste Different → 00:20:59 - Hershey's Chocolate Controversies → 00:22:35 - Why Hershey's Tastes Different Than Other Chocolate → 00:24:17 - When Hershey's Changed Its Recipes → 00:26:51 - The Fight Over the Definition of Chocolate → 00:28:47 - Heavy Metals + Recent Hershey's Investigations → 00:30:34 - What Makes Chocolate Healthy? → 00:32:00 - Flavonoids, Antioxidants + Heart Health → 00:33:28 - Why Most Chocolate Studies Don't Apply to Candy Bars → 00:34:14 - The Best 100% Cacao Chocolate Brands → 00:35:07 - Brands to Buy + Brands to Avoid → 00:36:45 - Aura Ceremonial Cacao → 00:38:02 - Crayolo Cacao + Candida Research → 00:40:20 - Santa Barbara Chocolate Recommendations → 00:40:56 - The Best, Better + Worst Chocolate Options → 00:41:17 - Outro Further Listening: → 7 Coconut Water Brands Caught Misleading Consumers + 5 Brands Actually Worth Buying | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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