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Health is about more than just learning to choose and prepare real food. A Bite of Health podcast provides you with encouraging bite size information on learning to live a healthier lifestyle. Encouraging moms on the parenting journey to improving their family's health through proper nutrition, a focus on fitness, and avoiding toxins. Tips on improving sleep quality, natural living, and overall wellness.

A Healthy Bite - ThatOrganicMom Rebecca Huff

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 14 Ratings

Health is about more than just learning to choose and prepare real food. A Bite of Health podcast provides you with encouraging bite size information on learning to live a healthier lifestyle. Encouraging moms on the parenting journey to improving their family's health through proper nutrition, a focus on fitness, and avoiding toxins. Tips on improving sleep quality, natural living, and overall wellness.

    Making Recipes from Gilmore Girls with Larisa – EatingGilmore

    Making Recipes from Gilmore Girls with Larisa – EatingGilmore

    Looking for recipes from Gilmore Girls that you can make? I get you, and I have a solution!







    You're watching Rory and Lorelai eat stacks of pancakes and drink copious amounts of coffee, and suddenly, you are ravenous. Been there, done that.







    So what's the solution? Head over to EatingGilmore.com to whip up a recipe that will satisfy your food cravings!







    Larisa, the creator of EatingGilmore.com is in the process of creating a recipe for every single episode of the popular series Gilmore Girls. And why not? You know they're always eating and it makes us so hungry!







    In this episode, we explore our mutual love of food, cooking, cookbooks, and of course, the popular hit show Gilmore Girls.







    Meet the Author behind EatingGilmore























    Larisa is a home cook obsessed with Gilmore Girls and is cooking her way through the series one episode at a time. Each episode she chooses a dish, drink, or meal to prepare inspired by that episode then develops a recipe to share on her website.







    Cooking has always been something Larisa enjoyed and it truly shows in the food she creates to pair with each episode.







    eatinggilmore.com











    Making Recipes from Gilmore Girls - Rebecca's Favorites







    * Apple Cider Ice Cream - see photo below* Mac and Cheese * Chocolate Milk Shakes - see photo below* Coconut Shrimp Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa* Dr. Pepper BBQ Chicken Nachos (I substituted Kombucha Brew Dr., and it was still absolutely amazing!)







    My daughter and me toasting our perfect milk shake and episode pairing thanks to Larisa!







    Lorelai: We should be eating, I'm hungry! Don't they want us eating? Isn't that what the point of the Hungry Diner is, to feed the hungry diner? Or is the point of the Hungry Diner to keep the diner hungry, in which case they should call it the Eternally Hungry Diner cuz you're not gonna get any food here, loser!Rory: That would be quite a sign.Gilmore Girls







    While eating dinner in front of the tv isn’t something experts recommend doing every night, an occasional dinner at the coffee table while watching your favorite show is a great way to bond with your family or friends. When you pair Gilmore Girls with one of Larisa's recipes, you can turn screen time into family bonding time.







    Apple Cider Ice Cream Recipe by Larisa and then I used my caramel sauce recipe for a delicious topping!

    • 24 min
    Dr. Bill Schindler on What and How Humans Should Be Eating

    Dr. Bill Schindler on What and How Humans Should Be Eating

    [00:00:00] Rebecca: I listened to your, talk at the Weston A Price Conference and was so fascinated by everything that you've done and everything that you've experienced. So to start off, would you just give us a brief introduction of who you are and how you got to be where you are eating like a human.















    Who is Dr. Bill Schindler







    [00:00:17] Bill Schindler: Sure, I would love to, and thank you for the opportunity to talk with you today. So my name is Dr. Bill Schindler, and I am the executive chef currently of the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, which is a full family endeavor, which I'm sure we'll talk about in a little bit, and also the director of the Eastern Shore Food Lab, which is our non-profit.









    https://eatlikeahuman.com/eastern-shore-food-lab/









    [00:00:34] Bill Schindler: And the where, how we got to this place, you know, our tagline, our, our motto, all of it is, is "eat like a human" because my background is actually in anthropology and archeology and I've spent literally my life at some level looking and I'm trying to understand and studying ancestral and traditional diets.







    [00:00:52] Bill Schindler: Some through the archeological record and some millions of years old and some more recent in historic through the ethnographic record and tried to make sense. And I'm using that to make sense of, our current issues surrounding food and diet and health and ethical eating and sustainability and all those things that we're really, you know, trying to problem solve today as a species.







    In Person Classes:









    https://eatlikeahuman.com/product/eat-like-a-human-3-day-intensive-march2023/









    The Question We Should Be Asking About Food, Not What but How







    [00:01:13] Bill Schindler: We've, I think my, my wife and I and my family have really started to at least ask the right questions. We don't have all the right answers, I'm sure, and we're headed in the right direction, but I think we've, we've started to at least ask the right questions, which I think is, is, is very important, especially in today's







    [00:01:28] Bill Schindler: dietary climate where we had landscape, where we have all sorts of, of information hitting us, left and right and don't really know, know how to feed ourselves. But my own relationship with food is, is actually incredibly important as well. I spent most of my life, very unhealthy because of how I ate, incredibly poor self body image, battling weight, battling, metabolic disease until we've really took this ancestral and traditional approach.







    [00:01:52] Bill Schindler: my, I'm I'll turn 50 in about a month, and I've never felt better. I've never been in better health and, my entire life has been transformed because of, of this approach. And, and very quickly, I think just to mention what that approach is. We as a species right now, as humans, are trying to understand obviously how to feed ourselves.







    [00:02:11] Bill Schindler: Most of us wanna lose weight or feel better or live a better life, and to figure out how to do that, we're asking the question, "what should I eat?" 







    [00:02:19] Bill Schindler: And trying to achieve that health or that body. Through that answer. You know, what, what should I eat? And we think that, you know, from that sort of Weight Watcher's mentality, if I have this much carb, this much protein, or I go on this diet and I eat this green smoothie and all this, all my problems will be solved.







    [00:02:35] Bill Schindler: And even though what we should be eating is a very importa...

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Is Ghee Good For You: Health Benefits and More

    Is Ghee Good For You: Health Benefits and More

    Move over butter, ghee is on the rise! My guests on this episode of A Healthy Bite are the founders of Simply Ghee, and they're sharing everything you could ever want to know about this golden superfood! Listen using the player above, but also make sure to use the table of contents below to read more about ghee.







    Just for you, they've created the coupon code OMGhee to save 20% at SimplyGhee.com. (Nope, this is not a sponsored post and I'm not an affiliate for the product. As I often do, I'm sharing information about a fantastic product that I believe in, because I think it will be beneficial for you!)











    What is Ghee and How Is it Made?







    Ghee comes from the process of separating the various components of butter. Technically speaking, ghee is almost clarified butter. Keep reading.







    So, how is ghee made?







    Well, butter is made up of saturated fat, sugar, protein and moisture. When it is heated on low heat, it melts and separates the solids of lactose and casein from the fat and moisture.







    Those solids sink to the bottom and as the heat cooks more the fat (oil) becomes clearer.







    Once done, you can see down to the bottom of the pot where the solids have adhered to the bottom. The solids are responsible for imparting a caramelized/slightly nutty flavor profile in ghee.







    Is Ghee better than butter? Yes and no! Simply put, ghee is butter without lactose (sugars) and casein (proteins) and moisture leaving behind the beautiful saturated fat. Beyond clarified butter which always contains solids. Ghee is way purer!







    Ghee is purer than butter but good grassfed butter also has many healthy benefits too. Those who might have issues with dairy can tolerate ghee without lactose and casein since these two culprits have history doing so with lots of folks gastrointestinal systems.Simply Ghee







    Is Ghee Healthy







    Ghee has numerous health benefits! Here are just a few:







    * Rich in essential, health-boosting vitamins, minerals and nutrients, ghee has plentiful amounts of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. These nutrients nourish and protect the brain and boost the immune system. In addition, ghee aids the body’s absorption of fat-soluble nutrients from other foods.* Heals and repairs the digestive tract - In Ayurveda, ghee is believed to aid in digestion. Because it only contains trace amounts of milk, it is suitable for most people with dairy allergies and also fits the Paleo diet.* Perfect balance of Omega 3, 6, and 9, the same fatty acids found in foods like avocado and salmon.* Contains conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) which has been shown in studies to lower cholesterol and high blood pressure. CLA may help reduce tumors, inflammation, and help fire up the metabolism. A study on a rural population in India showed a significantly lower prevalence of coronary heart disease in men who consumed higher amounts of ghee.* Increases energy levels, according to Ayurvedic Medicine, by supplying life force to the body and mind.







    Learn more about the health benefits of ghee.







    Ghee Benefits







    According to The Complete Book of Home Remedies by Dr. Vasant Lad, mixing a small amount of ghee in warm milk may help relieve constipation.

    • 43 min
    The Best Workout Motivation with Michelle Segar PhD

    The Best Workout Motivation with Michelle Segar PhD

    This podcast episode with Dr. Michelle Segar was as beneficial for me as I believe it will be for you. Listen using the player above, and find transcripts and additional resources below.











    For years I’ve had a love-hate relationship with exercise. I’ve tried to build healthy habits in most of the usual ways. I used habit stacking, and all the things experts tell us to do to maintain workout motivation.







    But I still struggled to meet my fitness goals. For years I went to the gym early each morning right when I woke up. My personal trainer would punish me with squats, lunges, and strength training to get me out of my comfort zone. “No pain, no gain,” she’d yell!







    It didn’t last.







    Why?







    Because I don’t enjoy punishing workouts! It’s hard to consistently do any form of exercise you don’t enjoy.







    In addition, my workout motivation was weight loss and good health. While good health is an excellent reason to work out, weight loss is not.







    The evidence is now clear: Exercise is excellent for health; it’s just not that important for weight loss. So don't expect to lose a lot of weight by ramping up physical activity alone.Vox







    The Best Workout







    That’s why experts say the best workout is the one you love doing. If you love it, you’ll do it. Try to force yourself to do exercises you hate, and you’re more likely to resent the hard work, eventually giving it up.







    If you enjoy HIIT exercise, go for it! Pilates is your thing? Do it! If you love dancing, turn up the music and get your cardio exercise in with your favorite tunes. Create a playlist to listen to while you dance or work out.







    The best workout songs are those with about 120-208 beats per minute. Search for these on Spotify you’ll get the best cardio workout of your life! Hip Hop dancing includes full-body movements, developing muscle strength, stamina, and endurance while burning around 450 calories per hour.







    Of course, you’re likely not going to dance for a solid hour, right? But you might dance for 10 minutes, at multiple intervals throughout your day!







    Remember, your fitness journey doesn’t have to be painful, punishing, or something you dread. The fact is, it doesn't even have to be long and grueling! It just has to be something that brings you joy from true motivation, not guilt or a feeling of failure.







    This is the beginning of a concept Dr. Segar develops in The Joy Choice that will help you achieve sticktoitiveness in the area of exercise and healthy eating.















    Home Workout vs. Gyms







    Dr. Segar explains the difference between what she calls habiters or unhabiters. Habiters, who are very disciplined and organized, stick to their plans, everything runs according to schedule, and are 100% onboard with eating healthy foods and exercising.







    For some folks, going to the gym is the only fitness motivation that works. Working out at home may lead to negative self-talk and zero motivation. If that’s you, keep your gym membership and make it part of your fitness routine.







    Just try not to go down the perfection rabbit hole. Shy away from rigid plans and unrealistic goals, we’ve learned to equate to success when exercising.







    A key step in my coaching process involves helping clients learn to shift away from the perfectionistic exercise and eating beliefs that, while still widely believed, are now very outdated. Michelle SegarMichelle Segar, Ph.D.

    • 26 min
    Emotional Healing Process For Healthier Generations with Diana Cannon Ragsdale

    Emotional Healing Process For Healthier Generations with Diana Cannon Ragsdale

    Nurture and nature; two components in the development of individual differences. Understanding the root cause of abuse may help in the emotional healing process and provide an avenue of forgiveness on a deeper level resulting in better mental health for generations to come.











    Introduction to Loose Cannons







    A while back I watched Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey, a documentary mini-series that focused on the polygamous Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, an offshoot of mainstream Mormonism, and its leader Warren S. Jeffs. It was shocking to say the least.







    Following that documentary, I saw Murder Among the Mormons, a true crime documentary miniseries following Mark Hofmann, one of the most notable forgers in history, who created forgeries related to the Latter Day Saint movement.







    So when I read the book Loose Cannons: A Memoir of Mania and Mayhem in a Mormon Family, the subject matter didn’t surprise me, although it did sadden me. There was a connection to those documentaries I'd seen.







    Diana Cannon-Ragsdale’s father worked in the district attorneys office during the time of salamander letters. His journals, along with her mothers’ journals during psychological therapy, gave Diana insight into the poor emotional health of her parents.







    Their mental illnesses had a devastating impact in Diana’s own life. Like ripples in a pond, that impact touched the lives of her own children. She was determined to find healing on her journey to stop the pain from reaching her grandchildren and future generations.







    Diana now advocates for those who cope with mental illness, were raised by dysfunctional families, and must overcome abusive situations. She details her challenging journey in her memoir, Loose Cannons.







    When Generations of Your Loved Ones Have Suffered







    While Diana’s father claims to have never been disciplined, he was more than a little heavy handed when it came to raising his own children. Perhaps because boundaries make kids feel safe and secure. Raising a child without boundaries or discipline often leads to narcissism.







    Parental boundaries allow children to grow up, to understand they can't always get their way, to be more patient and mature. Knowing that there is a limit to how much comfort and pleasure their parents will provide, children can learn to cope with disappointment; as an added bonus, the mild disappointment often brought about by boundaries can also help children to develop empathy — perhaps for others who have discomfort and disappointment. Understanding the meaning of "limits" allows kids to be more connected to the real world.Healthy Boundaries in Parenting







    In addition, Diana's mother had a mental illness that left her checked-out most of the time, and later led to complete abandonment.







    Undiagnosed Mental Illness Led To Abuse







    Her parent’s undiagnosed mental illnesses were the root cause of their unhealthy obsessions and behaviors. As a result, Diana and her siblings faced abuse and neglect as part of their daily life.







    The level of neglect was so extreme that she was often hungry as her parent’s barely fed them.

    • 26 min
    Design the Life You Desire One Heartbeat at a Time

    Design the Life You Desire One Heartbeat at a Time

    Want to design the life you desire? Here's a question to start with: do you make life happen or is life happening to you? There's a significant difference.







    My mission is to help you instill habits practiced by the longest-lived people on earth. Why? So you can extend your healthspan and have the most heartbeats available to spend!







    Stacey Aaron Domanico, author of "Where Do You Spend Your Heartbeats?" issues a gentle wake-up call in this episode to spend our time wisely and purposefully.







    After two bouts with cancer, Stacey realized healing is hard when you're not being authentic. During her second cancer diagnosis, she found herself caught up in pretending to be happily married and doing the same thing she'd done during the first battle against cancer.







    I continued the same way of eating, worrying about what others thought, living in an unhealthy relationship, and treating myself like a foe and not a friend.Stacey Aaron Domanico in "Where Do You Spend Your Heartbeats"







    Signs You're Just Surviving







    Does any of this sound familiar?







    * You are tired and life is tiring* Life feels painful most of the time* You believe you have no power* You're keeping your head down* Television is an escape* You numb yourself with emotional eating* You feel like a victim of life's cruelties* Walls are your friend, a prison of your own creation* You've learned when it comes to life, it's best to grin and bear it* You feel stuck







    If you're struggling to make a decision, you're not alone. Mental and emotional strain can lead to very real decision fatigue. In her book, Stacey has a five-step "stethescope gut check" that I found to be incredibly useful.







    Ready to Design the Life You Desire?







    What kind of life do you want to live? Are you living it? What legacy do you want to leave? Do you take steps that lead in the direction of your dreams?







    Stacey is available for coaching, read her story here: coachingwithstacey.com.















    The great paradox of our time is that many of us are busy and bored at the same time. While running from one event to the next, we wonder in our innermost selves if anything is really happening.Henri Nouwen







    Getting Started







    Reading Stacey's book was empowering. She asks questions that made me think. At the end of every chapter, she lists key reminders. I've gone back to them frequently over the past few weeks. As I mentioned in the podcast episode, I highlighted a significant portion of her book.







    Below are some key points to focus on:







    * Create a timeline of the milestones and experiences you want out of life (a bucket list of sorts)* Find people who embrace life and seek their advice.* Stop comparing your life to others - focus on your gifts, talents and abilities.* Life has a way of filling our days, be proactive and fill your days in a way that gets you closer to your dreams.* Understand that you can change your current circumstances but often there is a price to pay. As Stacey mentions, "The fear of change overpowered the pain and that's really what the scale is. Once the pain became more than the fear (...) The ability to take care of [yourself] grows stronger."* "For just one week, visualize your dream life in as much detail as you can. You have nothing to lose but a life of joy.

    • 22 min

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