GODLY NUTRITION | Clean Eating, Healthy Ingredients, Food Labels, Nutritional Facts, Family Meals

Tracy Oldfather - Healthy Nutrition Advisor for Christians
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Are you confused about what foods are actually healthy? Do you struggle understanding food labels:  Natural, organic, non-GMO, whole grains? Guilt over buying convenience foods because cooking healthy seems challenging? Then you are in the right place!  This podcast will help you: Clear the healthy eating confusion Learn how to confidently read food labels Discover how to cook healthy meals with ease Hi, I'm Tracy - a wife, a mother, and someone who once found herself right where you are, standing in the grocery aisle confused and frustrated.  Many years ago I suffered from hypoglycemia and constipation.  I had to change the way I ate; but didn't know where to begin.  Without much help from the medical community and with God's leading, I spent years researching what foods were truly healthy and life-giving.  Today, I teach others how to return to God-designed foods so they can nourish their families with confidence. So, each week I will be sharing: Healthy Eating Foundations Do some ingredient Deep-Dives Talk about Milling Whole Grains and Homemade Breads and of course Practical Applications You don't have to be a doctor or a nutritionist to know how to eat healthy. If you’re ready to learn: Simple truths of clean eating How to choose the healthiest ingredients Feel empowered by healthy nutrition that’s rooted in Godly principles Then come hang out with me each week, here on Godly Nutrition Grab your pen and paper, and let's make eating healthy simple again! 😊 Website:  https://breadroots.com/ About Tracy Oldfather:  https://breadroots.com/about/ Join New Facebook Insiders group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/ Join Godly Nutrition & Bread Roots Email List:  https://breadroots.com/insider/ Be sure to share this podcast with 2 friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion.  Share Godly Nutrition Podcast Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice.  Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs.  The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:  Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation. Suggesting general meal plans. Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.  

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    11 | Are Carbs Bad for You? The Truth About Good and Bad Carbohydrates

    Are carbs making you fat? Should you avoid bread, potatoes, fruit, rice and beans? And if all carbohydrates eventually break down into sugar, does that mean we should fear them? Today, we’re clearing up the carbohydrate confusion.  We’re talking simple, complex, refined carbs, low-carb diets, fiber, blood sugar and whether carbohydrates really turn into body fat. Because maybe, the problem isn’t the carbohydrates God created. Maybe the problem is what we have done to them. Let’s get some facts straight. ------------------------- Carbohydrate Confusion:  Simple Carbs – Complex Carbs – Refined Carbs Not all carbohydrates act the same. ------------------------- Get started milling your own whole grain flour and cornmeal.  To learn more visit: https://breadroots.com/milling-grains-corn-and-beans/ Join New Facebook Insiders group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/ Join Godly Nutrition and Bread Roots Insiders email list:  https://breadroots.com/insider/ Related Episodes 04 – Whole Grains Made Simple – Start with Brown Rice 07 – Healthy Fats – What To Buy & Avoid 09 – Whole Grain Bread – Why You Have to Have It Every Day To Be Healthy ------------------------- The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies. Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family. For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward. This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice. Bread Roots Website:  https://breadroots.com/ About Tracy:  https://breadroots.com/about/ Bread Roots Ingredients Page:  https://breadroots.com/healthy-eating/ Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion.  Share Godly Nutrition Podcast ------------------------- Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice.  Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs.  The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:  Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation. Suggesting general meal plans. Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

  2. Sep 2

    10 | The Truth About White Flour - Why Whole Grain Bread Matters

    White refined flour, enriched flour, whole wheat flour, what’s the difference, is wheat really the problem?   For thousands of years people around the world ate wheat as a staple in their diet.  So, what changed?   Jesus even called Himself the Bread of Life.  If wheat and bread are so bad for us, why would He compare Himself to something deemed inferior?   Today, you will learn the truth about white refined flour, enrichment, and why it matters. ------------------------- Do you or others you know suffer from any of the following health issues? Consuming true whole wheat and other grains are proven to help with many, many health issues such as : Metabolic Syndrome & Type 2 Diabetes Chronic Inflammation Osteoporosis Prevent Gallstones and Diverticulitis Relieves Constipation Gut Health:  Inflammation, IBS, spastic colon, etc. Weight Loss and management Hormone health Skin Issues: Psoriasis, Eczema, etc. Warts Heart issues:  Diseases & Cardiovascular Benefits Powerful Anti-Cancer Fighting Agent Breast & Colon Cancers Sinus issues Asthma & Breathing protection Cognitive and Alzheimer’s Nervous Disorders Hyperactivity Issues Supplies Phyto-Nutrients Just to name a few.  It’s not the wheat.  It’s the stripped bleached white flour devoid of the high-fiber bran and power-house of germ. Get started milling your own whole grain flour and cornmeal.  To learn more visit: https://breadroots.com/milling-grains-corn-and-beans/ Join Insiders Email List:  https://breadroots.com/insider/ Facebook Insiders Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/ Related Episodes 04 – Whole Grains Made Simple – Start with Brown Rice 06 – Why Your Body Needs Fat – Clear the Confusion 09 – Whole Grain Bread – Why You Have to Have It Every Day To Be Healthy ------------------------- The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies. Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family. For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward. This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice. Bread Roots Website:  https://breadroots.com/ About Tracy:  https://breadroots.com/about/ Bread Roots Ingredients Page:  https://breadroots.com/healthy-eating/ Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion.  Share Godly Nutrition Podcast ------------------------- Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice.  Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs.  The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:  Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation. Suggesting general meal plans. Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

  3. Aug 26

    09 | Whole Grain Bread - Why You Have To Have It Every Day To Be Healthy

    Hypoglycemia and constipation where always a struggle for me, until, the LORD brought whole grains and real bread into my life. I learned about the many, many health benefits of eating whole grains and making my own breads; and why God required us to have them every day for good health. Because it is so important, today’s episode is going to focus back on whole grains and talk about real bread.  There is so much misunderstanding about grains and what they actually do for our bodies.  We are going to dive into that today.  ------------------------- Consuming real whole grain bread, even wheat bread, from freshly milled flour can help with many health issues despite what the “experts” say: Gut issues, constipation, IBS, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids and colon cancer Metabolic issues and Type 2 diabetes Blood sugar and insulin resistance Heart health Skin issues and warts And so many more It’s not the wheat.  It’s the stripped bleached white flour devoid of the high-fiber bran and power-house of germ. Get started milling: https://breadroots.com/milling-grains-corn-and-beans/ Join Insiders Email List:  https://breadroots.com/insider/ Facebook Insiders Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/ Bread Roots Website:  https://breadroots.com/ About Tracy:  https://breadroots.com/about/ Related Episodes 04 – Whole Grains Made Simple – Start with Brown Rice 05 – Salt Isn’t the Enemy – Here’s What Matters 06 – Why Your Body Needs Fat – Clear the Confusion ------------------------- The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies. Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family. For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward. This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice. Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion.  Share Godly Nutrition Podcast ------------------------- Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice.  Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs.  The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:  Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation. Suggesting general meal plans. Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

  4. Aug 19

    08 | Is Butter Healthy? The Truth About Saturated Fat

    Like many of us, I grew up on margarine.  We were told for decades that butter is bad for us and that saturated fat should be avoided.  So, why did I make the simple switch from margarin to real butter – and never look back? Today, we’re taking another look at this creamy, delicious food, butter.  What does the Bible say about butter.   Why our bodies need healthy fats and why it may be time to stop fearing the foods God created. Could one simple pantry swap help you start making healthy eating simple again? Butter is back, people!  Let’s talk butter. ------------------------- Which is better Butter or Margarine? Butter:  made from only cream and maybe added salt Margarine a replacement for butter:  made from hydrogenated highly processed seed oils requiring about 12-16 ingredients which includes stabilizers and preservatives   The health benefits of pasture-raised, grass-fed butter due to its special nutritional profile: Heart & Blood:  anti-oxidants A, D, E, & K, CLAs and vitamin K2 helps prevent arterial plaque buildup, blood clotting Brain:  great source of cholesterol & saturated fat to support neurological & nerves, cell membrane integrity Immune:  potent anti-oxidants, cell protection, neutralizing free radicals Bone & Cartilage:  regulate calcium metabolism, cartilage stability Omega-3s Fatty Acids (EPA & DHA) & Butyric Acid:  protection that covers nerves, lowers inflammation, joint health, helps fight arthritis and eczema Hormones:  supplies precursors for estrogen and testosterone Gut & Metabolic:  gut microbiome support, anti-inflammatory, improves insulin sensitivity, stabilizes blood sugar, quick clean energy source Eyes:  abundance of retinol vitamin A & E critical for protection of eye retina & lens Anti-Bacterial - Anti-Microbial – Anti-Fungal properties:  help combat intestinal infections and candida overgrowth THIS WEEK’S PANTRY SWAP This week, with what we’ve learned, revisit your pantry and may I encourage you to swap out just one to start or go all-in with any oils or fats that might not measure up to God’s design. Need ideas, check out my Ingredients page here:  https://breadroots.com/healthy-eating/ Join Insiders Email List:  https://breadroots.com/insider/ Facebook Insiders Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/ Bread Roots Website:  https://breadroots.com/ About Tracy:  https://breadroots.com/about/ Related Episodes 05 – Salt Isn’t the Enemy – Here’s What Matters 06 – Why Your Body Needs Fat – Clear the Confusion 07 – Healthy Fats – What to Buy & Avoid ------------------------- The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies. Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family. For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward. This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice. Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion.  Share Godly Nutrition Podcast ------------------------- Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice.  Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs.  The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:  Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation. Suggesting general meal plans. Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

  5. Aug 12

    07 | Healthy Fats: What to Buy & Avoid

    Which fats are actually healthy? What fats should you avoid? And what healthy fats should you keep in your kitchen? In this episode we’re taking the confusion out of healthy fats cooking oils and making it practical. I’m sharing the fats and oils I personally use in my kitchen, why I choose them, and one simple pantry swap you can make this week. Last week, we talked about why your body needs fat. This week, we’re putting that knowledge into action and looking at the difference between natural fats and highly processed oils. Some of the oils and topics we’ll talk about in this episode: What I look for when choosing healthy fats Extra virgin olive oil Unrefined and expeller-pressed coconut oil Flax seed Butter and ghee Lard and bacon fat Beef tallow Avocado mayonnaise Sesame oil Highly processed seed oils Why I avoid soybean, corn and canola oil How to make a simple healthy pantry swap ------------------------- THIS WEEK’S PANTRY SWAP This week, with what we’ve learned, revisit your pantry and may I encourage you to swap out just one to start or go all-in with any oils or fats that might not measure up to God’s design. Need ideas, my Ingredients page here:  https://breadroots.com/healthy-eating/ NEXT WEEK’S EPISODE God’s fat-gift, Butter Join Insiders Email List:  https://breadroots.com/insider/ Join Facebook Insiders Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/ Bread Roots Website:  https://breadroots.com/ About Tracy:  https://breadroots.com/about/ Related Episodes 04 – Whole Grains Made Simple – Start with Brown Rice 05 – Salt Isn’t the Enemy – Here’s What Matters 06 – Why Your Body Needs Fat – Clear the Confusion ------------------------- The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies. Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family. For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward. This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice. Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion.  Share Godly Nutrition Podcast ------------------------- Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice.  Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs.  The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:  Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation. Suggesting general meal plans. Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

  6. Aug 5

    06 | Why Your Body Needs Fat - Clear the Confusion

    Dietary Fat Just hearing the words makes some people nervous. For decades we've been told many nutrition myths like:  eat less fat, choose a low-fat diet, and avoid saturated fat. But what if we've been asking the wrong question? What if the real question isn't... "Should I eat fat?" What if it's...  "Which fats did God design my body to use?" Today we're going to clear away one of the biggest nutrition myths and discover why healthy fats aren't something to fear—they're something your body was created to need. Let's make healthy eating simple again...God's way. ------------------------- Saturated Fats = Strong Fats Monounsaturated Fats = Gentle Fats Polyunsaturated Fats = Delicate Fats Over Processed Seed Oils = Factory Fats God created fat for a purpose.  Our bodies must have them. THIS WEEK’S PANTRY SWAP This week’s pantry swap assignment:  Open the cabinet where you keep your cooking oils.  Read the labels and ask yourself, “Which of these are closest to the way God made them?” Healthy change begins with awareness. NEXT WEEK’S EPISODE Which fats to buy?  Which ones belong in your kitchen? And which ones don’t. Join Insiders Email List:  https://breadroots.com/insider/ Join Facebook Insiders Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/ Bread Roots Website:  https://breadroots.com/ About Tracy:  https://breadroots.com/about/ Related Episodes 04 – Whole Grains Made Simple – Start with Brown Rice 05 – Salt Isn’t the Enemy – Here’s What Matters 07- Healthy Fats – What Oils to Buy & Avoid ------------------------- The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies. Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family. For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward. This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice. Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion.  Share Godly Nutrition Podcast ------------------------- Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice.  Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs.  The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:  Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation. Suggesting general meal plans. Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

  7. Jul 29

    05 | Salt Isn't the Enemy - Here's What Matters

    Salt isn’t the enemy! SALT is one of our true Health Heroes God made salt and it’s a powerhouse of minerals to do the body good! Find out what the professionals say VS true biological science. Discover the differences between table salt VS unrefined salt. This episode is part of the Simple Pantry Swaps to Clean Eating series, where each episode focuses on one easy change that can help simplify healthy eating. -------------------- Unrefined Sea Salt References:  Redmon Real Salt (my favorite), here in America out of Utah.  It is an ancient uncontaminated underground salt reserve where they practically scrape it off the wall and put it in a bag.  Color:  like sand Himalayan Pink Salt from Pakistan.  It too is an ancient uncontaminated underground salt reserve.  Color:  pink to deep red Celtic Salt from the coastal regions of France, Portugal and other places.  Color:  light gray to deep charcoal There are other unrefined salts available. Either way go for a compete whole un-refined salt and do your body some good. Remember, next week will be part 3, healthy fats, with a bonus on butter; and check out last week's episode:  Whole Grains Made Simple – Start with Brown Rice Be sure to share this with a friend. We are making eating healthy simple again, God’s way Join Insiders Email List:  https://breadroots.com/insider/ Join Facebook Insiders Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/ Bread Roots Website:  https://breadroots.com/ About Tracy:  https://breadroots.com/about/ Related Episodes Related 04 – Simple Whole Grain Swaps – Start with Brown Rice 06 – Why Your Body Needs Fat – Clear the Confusion 07- Healthy Fats – What Oils to Buy & Avoid -------------------- The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies. Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family. For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward. This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice. Bread Roots Ingredients Page:  https://breadroots.com/healthy-eating/ Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion.  Share Godly Nutrition Podcast -------------------- Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice.  Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs.  The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:  Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation. Suggesting general meal plans. Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

  8. Jul 22

    04 | Simple Whole Grain Swaps - Start with Brown Rice

    Are you on the journey to a healthier whole food diet? Are you wanting to make some pantry swaps but not sure where to begin? Healthy eating doesn't have to be overwhelming. If you've wondered whether whole grains really matter—or where to begin—this episode makes it simple. We'll look at why whole grains are different, why brown rice is an easy first step, and how one small pantry change can move you toward cleaner eating. If you are suffering from digestion or constipation issues, you just might be low on fiber.  Whole grains are your main source of fiber and can come to save the day!. This episode is part of the Simple Pantry Swaps to Clean Eating series, where each episode focuses on one easy change that can help simplify healthy eating. -------------------- Rice Key Nutrients Differences: Fiber:  Brown Rice 3.3 g per cup   White Rice only 0.6g Minerals:  Brown Rice substantially more manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus in each serving   –    White Rice, very, very little Vitamins:  Brown Rice is rich in B vitamins for good gut health, particularly high in thiamine (B1) and niacin (B3) is great for neurological health   –    White rice only provide only a few synthetic vitamins Macronutrients:  Brown Rice has slightly more protein and fat per cup which contributes to its lower glycemic indexing of 50-55   White Rice 72-79 some reaching the 89 range Dietary Considerations Blood Sugar Management:  Brown Rice is superior for blood sugar management and micronutrient absorption; feeding the gut what it needs White Rice raises glucose levels in the blood causing sharp spikes Shelf Life:  Brown Rice is a whole grain it should be consumed within 6 months White Rice cans sit on the shelf for two years or more.  What does that tell you? Join Insiders Email List:  https://breadroots.com/insider/ Join Facebook Insiders Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/ Bread Roots Website:  https://breadroots.com/ About Tracy:  https://breadroots.com/about/ Bread Roots Ingredients Page:  https://breadroots.com/healthy-eating/ Bread Roots Tracy’s Whole Wheat Chocolicious Chocolate Cake:  https://breadroots.com/whole-wheat-chocolate-cake/ Related 05 – Salt Isn’t the Enemy – Here’s What Matters 06 – Why Your Body Needs Fat – Clear the Confusion 07- Healthy Fats – What Oils to Buy & Avoid -------------------- The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies. Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family. For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward. This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice. Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion.  Share Godly Nutrition Podcast -------------------- Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice.  Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs.  The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:  Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation. Suggesting general meal plans. Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

  9. Jul 15

    03 | The Grocery Store "Healthy Food" Trap! How To Tell If You Are Really Eating Clean

    Have you ever wondered why there is a ‘health food’ section in the grocery store? That question leads one to ask the next question:  What does that say about all the other foods represented in that same store? Hmmm… Don’t get caught in the grocery store “Healthy Food” Trap!  Learn how to spot foods that wear a “healthy” mask. --------------------  The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies. Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family. For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward. This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice. Join Insiders Email List:  https://breadroots.com/insider/ Join Facebook Insiders Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/ Bread Roots Website:  https://breadroots.com/ About Tracy:  https://breadroots.com/about/ -------------------- HV - Popular Brand Ranch Dressing Ingredient List Vegetable Oil (Soybean and/or Canola) Water & Buttermilk Sugar Salt Less than 1% of: Spices Garlic*, Onion*, Vinegar Phosphoric Acid:  In food -It serves as an acidulant, flavoring agent, preservative; commercially – industrial cleaners or rust removers Xanthan Gum:  Prevents ingredients from separating Monosodium Glutamate:  Lots of side effects Natural Flavors:  That’s suspect Disodium Phosphate:  Sorbic Acid Calcium Disodium EDTA:  Added to Preserve Freshness Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate:  flavor enhancer Do we really need any of those chemicals in our food?  No, we don’t.  Make it yourself and avoid all that stuff.  See episode #2 for my ranch dressing recipe.  Easy peasy! -------------------- My Chocolicious Chocolate Cake:  https://breadroots.com/whole-wheat-chocolate-cake/ -------------------- Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion.  Share Godly Nutrition Podcast Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice.  Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs.  The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:  Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation. Suggesting general meal plans. Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

  10. Jul 7

    02 | How God's Whole Food Diet Changed My Health Story

    For many years I suffered pretty severely from hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar.  Constipation and low energy, well those were a thing too. Desperate for needing answers, I first turned to the Bible and then did tons of personal research for natural ways to help my body.  In this episode I will share with you my story and what became the “game changer” that brought me true relief. Do you need encouragement for your health journey?  If so, then stick around! --------------- Make your own Ranch Dressing Ranch Dressing Mix 1/3 cup  Dried Minced Onions 2-1/2  Tbls  Parsley Flakes 1 tsp  Sea Salt 1 tsp  Garlic Powder 1/2 tsp Dried Dill Mix together well.  Place in an air-tight container. Ranch Dressing:  Mix well 2 tablespoons seasoning mixture, 3/4 cup buttermilk & 1 cup mayonnaise. Ranch Dip:  Combine 2 tablespoons seasoning mixture and 2 cups sour cream. --------------- The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies. Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family. For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward. This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice. Join Insiders Email List:  https://breadroots.com/insider/ Join Facebook Insiders Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/ Bread Roots Website:  https://breadroots.com/ About Tracy:  https://breadroots.com/about/ Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion.  Share Godly Nutrition Podcast Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice.  Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs.  The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:  Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation. Suggesting general meal plans. Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

  11. Jul 7

    01 | Healthy Food Shouldn’t Feel This Complicated. Try This Simple Method to Quiet the Food Noise.

    Healthy food shouldn’t feel this complicated.   If you’ve ever stood in the grocery store aisle wondering what you’re supposed to eat anymore?  Are you confused because the ‘expert’s’ advice doesn’t seem to agree? What if healthy eating isn’t about finding the next diet, but about rediscovering God’s original design for food? Truth is, most women are just trying to make sense of thousands of conflicting messages coming from every direction. Here’s a thought:  For most of human history, people didn’t need nutrition experts to tell them what food was. Since the Bible is a nutritional foundational textbook, it repeatedly points us toward principles that honor God’s design rather than man’s manipulation. Need a simple way to get started eating healthy?  If so, then stick around! ------------- The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies. Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family. For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit BreadRoots.com, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward. Website:  https://breadroots.com/ About Me:  https://breadroots.com/about/ Join Godly Nutrition & Bread Roots Email List Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion.  Share Godly Nutrition Podcast Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice.  Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs.  The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:  Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation. Suggesting general meal plans. Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

  12. Jun 27

    Where Do I Begin With Clean Eating? Healthy Eating Clarity for Busy Women

    Hey Friend, Welcome to Godly Nutrition Are you tired of feeling confused about nutrition and what foods are actually healthy? Do you struggle understanding food labels:  Natural, organic, non-GMO?  Do you feel guilty for buying convenience foods because cooking healthy seems challenging? If so, you are in the right place. Here on Godly Nutrition: We will clear the healthy eating confusion Learn how to confidently read food labels Discover how to cook healthy meals at home with ease Hi, I’m Tracy, a wife, a mother, and someone who once found herself right where you are, standing in the grocery aisle, confused and frustrated. See, many years ago, I suffered from hypoglycemia and had to change the way I ate but didn’t know where to begin.  Without much help from the medical community, I spent years researching what foods were truly healthy and life-giving.  Today, I teach others how to return to God-designed foods so they can nourish their families with confidence. So, each week I will be sharing: Healthy Eating Foundations Do some Ingredient Deep-Dives Talk about Milling Whole Grains and homemade Bread and of course Practical Applications You don’t have to be a doctor or a nutritionist to know how to eat healthy.  So, If you’re ready to learn simple whole food truths, how to choose the healthiest ingredients, and feel empowered by healthy nutrition that’s rooted in Godly principles, then come hang out with me each week, here on Godly Nutrition!  So, grab your pen and paper, and let’s make eating healthy simple again! Join Insiders Email List:  https://breadroots.com/insider/ Join Facebook Insiders Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/ Bread Roots Website:  https://breadroots.com/ About Tracy:  https://breadroots.com/about/ Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion.  Share Godly Nutrition Podcast Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice.  Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs.  The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:  Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation. Suggesting general meal plans. Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

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Are you confused about what foods are actually healthy? Do you struggle understanding food labels:  Natural, organic, non-GMO, whole grains? Guilt over buying convenience foods because cooking healthy seems challenging? Then you are in the right place!  This podcast will help you: Clear the healthy eating confusion Learn how to confidently read food labels Discover how to cook healthy meals with ease Hi, I'm Tracy - a wife, a mother, and someone who once found herself right where you are, standing in the grocery aisle confused and frustrated.  Many years ago I suffered from hypoglycemia and constipation.  I had to change the way I ate; but didn't know where to begin.  Without much help from the medical community and with God's leading, I spent years researching what foods were truly healthy and life-giving.  Today, I teach others how to return to God-designed foods so they can nourish their families with confidence. So, each week I will be sharing: Healthy Eating Foundations Do some ingredient Deep-Dives Talk about Milling Whole Grains and Homemade Breads and of course Practical Applications You don't have to be a doctor or a nutritionist to know how to eat healthy. If you’re ready to learn: Simple truths of clean eating How to choose the healthiest ingredients Feel empowered by healthy nutrition that’s rooted in Godly principles Then come hang out with me each week, here on Godly Nutrition Grab your pen and paper, and let's make eating healthy simple again! 😊 Website:  https://breadroots.com/ About Tracy Oldfather:  https://breadroots.com/about/ Join New Facebook Insiders group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/ Join Godly Nutrition & Bread Roots Email List:  https://breadroots.com/insider/ Be sure to share this podcast with 2 friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion.  Share Godly Nutrition Podcast Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice.  Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs.  The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:  Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation. Suggesting general meal plans. Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.  

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