In episode 112, Ste chats with Ashley Armstrong from the Strong Sistas. Ashley offers a wealth of knowledge about tailoring your diet (and lifestyle) for optimal energy and overall health. As a farmer, Ashley also shares her perspective on the MAHA movement, the power of supporting small farmers, and why the USDA Organic certification may not be what it seems.
Have you ever felt bloated, itchy, or uncomfortable after eating eggs—and just assumed you had an egg allergy or intolerance? You’re not alone. Egg-related symptoms like skin flare-ups, digestive distress,...
Have you ever felt bloated, itchy, or uncomfortable after eating eggs—and just assumed you had an egg allergy or intolerance? You’re not alone. Egg-related symptoms like skin flare-ups, digestive distress,...
Are organic eggs really the best option? Many people assume that organic eggs are the gold standard. After all, “organic” sounds natural, clean, and ethical. But here’s the truth: organic...
Are organic eggs really the best option? Many people assume that organic eggs are the gold standard. After all, “organic” sounds natural, clean, and ethical. But here’s the truth: organic...
We’ve been taught to fear BPA in bottles, pesticides on produce, and phthalates in cosmetics, all well-known endocrine disruptors. But there’s another source of estrogenic exposure most people overlook: their...
We’ve been taught to fear BPA in bottles, pesticides on produce, and phthalates in cosmetics, all well-known endocrine disruptors. But there’s another source of estrogenic exposure most people overlook: their...
Most people want to make healthy food choices, and marketers know it. That’s why egg cartons today are covered in feel-good labels like “Omega-3 Enriched.” But these claims, while appealing...
Most people want to make healthy food choices, and marketers know it. That’s why egg cartons today are covered in feel-good labels like “Omega-3 Enriched.” But these claims, while appealing...
The modern diet is full of polyunsaturated fatty acids, PUFAs. In fact, we have seen a drastic rise in plant-based PUFA sources relative to our ancestors with swapping butter for...
The modern diet is full of polyunsaturated fatty acids, PUFAs. In fact, we have seen a drastic rise in plant-based PUFA sources relative to our ancestors with swapping butter for...
Most people know there are issues with modern conventional produce, but the problems go deeper than just pesticide residue. Fruits and vegetables today are often grown on massive industrial monocultures:...
Most people know there are issues with modern conventional produce, but the problems go deeper than just pesticide residue. Fruits and vegetables today are often grown on massive industrial monocultures:...
Thinking about switching to a low PUFA diet? You’re not alone. More people are waking up to the idea that not all fats are created equal. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs),...
Thinking about switching to a low PUFA diet? You’re not alone. More people are waking up to the idea that not all fats are created equal. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs),...
You’ve probably heard about seed oils being high in plant-based polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs). But even if you’re avoiding seed oils, have you thought about the types of fat in the...
You’ve probably heard about seed oils being high in plant-based polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs). But even if you’re avoiding seed oils, have you thought about the types of fat in the...
Most shoppers want to make healthy choices, and food companies know it. That’s why egg cartons today are filled with feel-good labels like “Vegetarian Fed” and “Omega-3 Enriched.” But beneath...
Most shoppers want to make healthy choices, and food companies know it. That’s why egg cartons today are filled with feel-good labels like “Vegetarian Fed” and “Omega-3 Enriched.” But beneath...
The unfortunate reality is that many brands advertising “corn and soy free” eggs are kind of missing the mark. Yes, removing corn and soy from chicken feed can help avoid...
The unfortunate reality is that many brands advertising “corn and soy free” eggs are kind of missing the mark. Yes, removing corn and soy from chicken feed can help avoid...
Let’s clear something up: orange yolks have been marketed as a sign of superior nutrition or pasture-raising. But here’s what most companies won’t tell you: Yolk color can be manipulated…just...
Let’s clear something up: orange yolks have been marketed as a sign of superior nutrition or pasture-raising. But here’s what most companies won’t tell you: Yolk color can be manipulated…just...
One of the most common questions we get is: “Does your chicken have high levels of Omega-3s?” The answer? No. And that’s by design. The Omega-3 craze has gotten a...
One of the most common questions we get is: “Does your chicken have high levels of Omega-3s?” The answer? No. And that’s by design. The Omega-3 craze has gotten a...
Is goat dairy the BEST dairy? Dairy products are a superfood! They are a great source of bioavailable nutrients and let's be honest - they are delicious! BUT there are...
Is goat dairy the BEST dairy? Dairy products are a superfood! They are a great source of bioavailable nutrients and let's be honest - they are delicious! BUT there are...
Eggs today aren’t the same as the ones our great-grandmas enjoyed. While they still offer nutrients, they now come with baggage: higher levels of polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), pesticide residues, and...
Eggs today aren’t the same as the ones our great-grandmas enjoyed. While they still offer nutrients, they now come with baggage: higher levels of polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), pesticide residues, and...
Let's get straight to the point - conventional pork can have the same amount of toxic PUFA fats as Canola oil! Yuck! Pigs are monogastric animals, which means they have...
Let's get straight to the point - conventional pork can have the same amount of toxic PUFA fats as Canola oil! Yuck! Pigs are monogastric animals, which means they have...
Did you know that we've been PUFAd?!?! A huge change in our dietary fat sources over the last 50-100 years has fundamentally altered the composition of fats in our bodies...
Did you know that we've been PUFAd?!?! A huge change in our dietary fat sources over the last 50-100 years has fundamentally altered the composition of fats in our bodies...
For decades, major health organizations have pushed the narrative that polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) are “heart-healthy” while saturated fats are harmful. But mounting research—and two striking global paradoxes—challenge this long-standing belief....
For decades, major health organizations have pushed the narrative that polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) are “heart-healthy” while saturated fats are harmful. But mounting research—and two striking global paradoxes—challenge this long-standing belief....
In today’s health-conscious world, lean protein has become a cornerstone of many diets. Fitness enthusiasts, wellness advocates, and everyday consumers alike often prioritize protein intake, typically focusing on lean muscle...
In today’s health-conscious world, lean protein has become a cornerstone of many diets. Fitness enthusiasts, wellness advocates, and everyday consumers alike often prioritize protein intake, typically focusing on lean muscle...
Are Seed Oils Really “Heart-Healthy”? This post was inspired by a comment on a recent YouTube video we shared over on the Nourish Food Club channel. Someone repeated the old...
Are Seed Oils Really “Heart-Healthy”? This post was inspired by a comment on a recent YouTube video we shared over on the Nourish Food Club channel. Someone repeated the old...
Turns out Big Ag was lying: even “safe” levels of glyphosate cause cancer. And now, a long-term, multinational study proves it. 1 Over a 7-year period, researchers exposed rats to...
Turns out Big Ag was lying: even “safe” levels of glyphosate cause cancer. And now, a long-term, multinational study proves it. 1 Over a 7-year period, researchers exposed rats to...
I am deeply fascinated (okay, maybe borderline obsessed) with how different types of dietary fatty acids impact metabolism and overall body function. This obsession has made me an avid reader...
I am deeply fascinated (okay, maybe borderline obsessed) with how different types of dietary fatty acids impact metabolism and overall body function. This obsession has made me an avid reader...
In this article let’s dive into why I believe you should only be eating cheese made with ANIMAL RENNET, and how over 90% of the cheese sold in the US...
In this article let’s dive into why I believe you should only be eating cheese made with ANIMAL RENNET, and how over 90% of the cheese sold in the US...
The modern diet is full of polyunsaturated fatty acids, PUFAs. In fact, we have seen a drastic rise in plant-based PUFA sources relative to our ancestors with swapping butter for...
The modern diet is full of polyunsaturated fatty acids, PUFAs. In fact, we have seen a drastic rise in plant-based PUFA sources relative to our ancestors with swapping butter for...
They’re unsaturating goat milk now?! It sounds crazy—but it’s happening. In the name of “health,” researchers and some industrial dairies are intentionally feeding goats things like canola oil and soybean...
They’re unsaturating goat milk now?! It sounds crazy—but it’s happening. In the name of “health,” researchers and some industrial dairies are intentionally feeding goats things like canola oil and soybean...
Many don't realize this, but the composition of your body fat stores directly influence your metabolism. And after decades of seed oil consumption and a higher PUFA intake in general,...
Many don't realize this, but the composition of your body fat stores directly influence your metabolism. And after decades of seed oil consumption and a higher PUFA intake in general,...
Sunburns Start in the Kitchen: How Dietary Fats Shape Your Skin’s Sun Resilience We’ve been taught to fear the sun: to hide from it, cover up, and slather ourselves in...
Sunburns Start in the Kitchen: How Dietary Fats Shape Your Skin’s Sun Resilience We’ve been taught to fear the sun: to hide from it, cover up, and slather ourselves in...
Are you missing out on an essential nutrient? Odds are, yes - thanks to the modern food system and outdated nutrition dogma. This essential nutrient is found in abundance in...
Are you missing out on an essential nutrient? Odds are, yes - thanks to the modern food system and outdated nutrition dogma. This essential nutrient is found in abundance in...
In addition to the rise of PUFAs and phytoestrogens in our food supply, another major shift is our growing exposure to pesticides - and it’s not just on produce. Pesticides contaminate...
In addition to the rise of PUFAs and phytoestrogens in our food supply, another major shift is our growing exposure to pesticides - and it’s not just on produce. Pesticides contaminate...
America is in the midst of a full-blown obesity crisis, now recognized as a global health emergency. 1 Today, 30.7% of U.S. adults are classified as overweight, while a staggering...
America is in the midst of a full-blown obesity crisis, now recognized as a global health emergency. 1 Today, 30.7% of U.S. adults are classified as overweight, while a staggering...
This is the information the food industry and Big Ag do not want you to know. The types of dietary fats we consume and cook with are critical for...
This is the information the food industry and Big Ag do not want you to know. The types of dietary fats we consume and cook with are critical for...
We’ve swapped traditional saturated fats for modern unsaturated ones, and now our biology, our metabolism, and our waistlines are paying the price. The type of fat you eat doesn’t...
We’ve swapped traditional saturated fats for modern unsaturated ones, and now our biology, our metabolism, and our waistlines are paying the price. The type of fat you eat doesn’t...
If You Avoid Seed Oils, Why Are You Eating PUFA-Rich Chicken? Seed oils are high in linoleic acid (LA), an omega-6 polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) that disrupts metabolism and promotes inflammation....
If You Avoid Seed Oils, Why Are You Eating PUFA-Rich Chicken? Seed oils are high in linoleic acid (LA), an omega-6 polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) that disrupts metabolism and promotes inflammation....
Supposedly, if you ask a French chef what gives their favorite cut of meat its depth, its richness, its unmistakable character—they won’t say a seasoning or cooking method… They’ll tell...
Supposedly, if you ask a French chef what gives their favorite cut of meat its depth, its richness, its unmistakable character—they won’t say a seasoning or cooking method… They’ll tell...
In today’s modern diet, we’ve lost touch with a critical piece of ancestral nutrition: collagen. Unlike our ancestors, who consumed the whole animal—bones, joints, skin, and connective tissues—most people today...
In today’s modern diet, we’ve lost touch with a critical piece of ancestral nutrition: collagen. Unlike our ancestors, who consumed the whole animal—bones, joints, skin, and connective tissues—most people today...
Do people in your life judge you for eating raw cheese? Do they give you that wide-eyed look, like you’ve completely lost it -- Why would you put your life...
Do people in your life judge you for eating raw cheese? Do they give you that wide-eyed look, like you’ve completely lost it -- Why would you put your life...
Is butter the healthiest fat to exist? I think so! However, sourcing is important! (More info why discussed below) Butter tastes delicious, and likely for a reason. As it contains...
Is butter the healthiest fat to exist? I think so! However, sourcing is important! (More info why discussed below) Butter tastes delicious, and likely for a reason. As it contains...
It’s becoming more and more clear: your gut health plays a critical role in your overall well-being—both physically and mentally. While scientists are still working to define what makes a...
It’s becoming more and more clear: your gut health plays a critical role in your overall well-being—both physically and mentally. While scientists are still working to define what makes a...
What did your great-great-great-grandma eat? There is profound value in looking to the past, drawing from the wisdom of our ancestors to uncover how they cultivated healthy, balanced lives and...
What did your great-great-great-grandma eat? There is profound value in looking to the past, drawing from the wisdom of our ancestors to uncover how they cultivated healthy, balanced lives and...
Bird Flu: From Birds to Cows… and Humans? Back at it again! This time, it’s not quite COVID—but the headlines are eerily familiar. The latest chapter in the bird flu saga is...
Bird Flu: From Birds to Cows… and Humans? Back at it again! This time, it’s not quite COVID—but the headlines are eerily familiar. The latest chapter in the bird flu saga is...
Let's discuss just one of the reasons why regularly consuming animal fats is vital for health. Animal fats contain a metabolism-boosting and heart protective nutrient that is not available in plants: Vitamin K2....
Let's discuss just one of the reasons why regularly consuming animal fats is vital for health. Animal fats contain a metabolism-boosting and heart protective nutrient that is not available in plants: Vitamin K2....
Nature has things figured out. Ruminant animals like cows have a remarkable ability to convert their plant-based diets into nutrient-dense, saturated-fat-rich milk and meat. This perfect, natural system has nourished...
Nature has things figured out. Ruminant animals like cows have a remarkable ability to convert their plant-based diets into nutrient-dense, saturated-fat-rich milk and meat. This perfect, natural system has nourished...
The Truth About Bread: Why Your Ancestors Could Digest It (And Why You Might Not) For thousands of years, bread has been essential to human nutrition—a dietary staple enjoyed daily...
The Truth About Bread: Why Your Ancestors Could Digest It (And Why You Might Not) For thousands of years, bread has been essential to human nutrition—a dietary staple enjoyed daily...
I am going to let you in on a little secret... the best cut of meat are the SHANKS. In fact, I am going to make a bold statement and...
I am going to let you in on a little secret... the best cut of meat are the SHANKS. In fact, I am going to make a bold statement and...
Despite substantial evidence to the contrary, some still claim that polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are beneficial and pose no long-term health risks with increased consumption. In today’s article, we’ll explore...
Despite substantial evidence to the contrary, some still claim that polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are beneficial and pose no long-term health risks with increased consumption. In today’s article, we’ll explore...
Get Your Ducks in a Row, Gentlemen: The Male Fertility Crisis You Need to Know About Ladies, gather 'round. Men, listen up! We need to talk about something that's been...
Get Your Ducks in a Row, Gentlemen: The Male Fertility Crisis You Need to Know About Ladies, gather 'round. Men, listen up! We need to talk about something that's been...
Over the past century, there has been a dramatic shift in the types of fats consumed in the typical Western diet. Traditional diets, which contained saturated fats from animal sources,...
Over the past century, there has been a dramatic shift in the types of fats consumed in the typical Western diet. Traditional diets, which contained saturated fats from animal sources,...
In today's world of convenient, processed foods, we often overlook the hidden ingredients that may be impacting our health. One such culprit lurking in many of our everyday foods (even...
In today's world of convenient, processed foods, we often overlook the hidden ingredients that may be impacting our health. One such culprit lurking in many of our everyday foods (even...
America is facing a health crisis. In the 1930s, just 7.5% of Americans suffered from chronic diseases.1 Today, that figure has surged by over 700%, with 60% of Americans now...
America is facing a health crisis. In the 1930s, just 7.5% of Americans suffered from chronic diseases.1 Today, that figure has surged by over 700%, with 60% of Americans now...
America is facing an escalating epidemic of being overweight and obese, a crisis that is now classified as a significant global health concern1. Currently, approximately 30.7% of U.S. adults are classified as...
America is facing an escalating epidemic of being overweight and obese, a crisis that is now classified as a significant global health concern1. Currently, approximately 30.7% of U.S. adults are classified as...
In recent years, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has risen dramatically, leaving researchers and parents alike searching for answers. While the exact causes remain elusive, emerging evidence points...
In recent years, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has risen dramatically, leaving researchers and parents alike searching for answers. While the exact causes remain elusive, emerging evidence points...
