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Do I have to banish bread, rice, and pasta to have a healthy weight?
If you've gone back and forth about bread, rice, and pasta because of conflicting advice, this one's for you. There is a whole other way to think about and incorporate refined grains into your life without the attendant weight struggles.
Instead of evaluating a food based on macros or calories, l...
Aug 15, 2025
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What's WHOLE or Unprocessed?
As with most categories, marketing has skewed our thoughts about whole or unprocessed foods.
That's made spotting them harder, but I'm here to help. I spend an enormous amount of time trying to simplify a complex, hazy, and unreliable food system so that you can have what I have–food freedom.
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Jan 10, 2025
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What's HEALTHY food processing?
It exists! Heritage foods are integral to a real food diet. They provide flavor and low-glycemic eating.
Heritage foods have a long tradition in culture. They have been made by hand for hundreds if not thousands of years, and the process used to manufacture them results in a more nutritious produ...
Dec 20, 2024
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Pasta, rice, and cold-pressed juice.
What do they have in common?
They're all moderately processed, which means they undergo enough processing to be problematic for weight. However, with the right strategies, they can be included in a healthy weight diet–in limited amounts.
Let's dive in. Video three is live and less than 10 minutes...
Dec 13, 2024
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