The Real Dish Chef Mareya, The Fit Foodie

Your GENES hold the keys: The story your genetic blueprint can reveal about your optimal health

Stress – it's something we all experience at one point or another in our lives. But did you know that chronic stress can wreak havoc on both our physical and mental health? Today, we'll explore why controlling stress and cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone, is crucial for overall well-being and maintaining a healthy weight.

Nowadays, there’s a LOT of sizzling conversation semaglutides, aka Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, which are actually intended for people with Type 2 diabetes to help manage blood glucose levels. At the time of this recording, they are not FDA approved for weight loss, but because they have an off-label side effect of weight loss, and have the Hollywood blessing, a lot of people are on the bandwagon. Megastars like Oprah put a spotlight on it in her recent Weight Special on national television. What people don’t really see is that once you start taking these, this is intended to to be a long-term treatment, injected into your body once a week. Now, can we achieve stable blood sugar levels outside of an injection? Yes you can! Over the decade that I have been helping people live a thriving, fitlife – whether through the Daniel Plan that I helped create or my books, programs or talks - I’ve seen it happen thousands of times when lifestyle habits shift. And that’s what we’re going to really unpack today - a sustainable and healthy 'prescription' for weight and fat loss for the long haul. This is an episode you're going to want to save and share. Now grab a seat and pull up to the Chef's table.

The decline of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) starts immediately after you finish puberty, sometimes by as much as 50% by 35, and it continues to decrease every year thereafter, significantly impacting optimal bodily function including longevity, muscle building and brain health. In this episode we'll dig into the pivotal role of hormones like HGH, how much they affect our quality of life, and what we can do to safely replenish our stores. I'm speaking with President of BioProtein Technology, Dustin Baker, who leads a groundbreaking venture reshaping the paradigm of non-synthetic alternatives to Human Growth Hormone (HGH) and Peptides called BioProtein Technology. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Mercury is a naturally occurring element that exists in various forms, including elemental mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds like methylmercury. While mercury has industrial applications and is used in products like thermometers and fluorescent lights, its presence in the environment poses significant health risks to humans and wildlife alike. Today, we're going to explore why mercury is harmful to your health and what you can do to minimize your exposure. Grab a seat at the chef's table and let's dig in.

Welcome to Recipes For Your Best Life where we explore the fascinating world of nutrition and making shift happen in your health for good I'm your host, Chef Mareya and in today's episode, we're turning our focus to a seemingly humble organism that packs a powerful punch when it comes to health benefits: algae. 
While often overlooked, algae are not only crucial to marine ecosystems but also offer a treasure trove of nutrients that can positively impact human health. In particular, we'll be exploring the remarkable properties of algae as a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids—a vital component for our overall well-being and chatting with Corinna Bellizzi, an omega-3 expert, product innovator and host of the podcast Nutrition without Compromise.
Together, we’ll unravel the science behind algae-derived omega-3s, their potential health benefits, and why they're gaining traction as a sustainable alternative to traditional fish oil supplements. Get ready to discover how these microscopic marvels are making a big splash in the world of nutrition. Let\'s dive in!