Mastering Macros - FAT
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Fat may be the sexiest of all the macronutrients... am I right? But, did you know there is FAT in a potato!? Or even a bowl of white rice! That's right, every whole plant food has carbohydrates, protein, and fat, along with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients to support your body in healing. In this episode we talk about the ideal quantity of fat to eat in your whole food plant based diet and the best places to source your fat. As is the case in other Mastering Macros episodes, we get a little sciencey, so be sure to hold on tight through this one! DISCLAIMER: We do NOT recommend...
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NOW Is A Great Time To WAKE UP
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This is about growth and evolution of the collective. This is about waking up to your power to live in peace. There is no better time to be right here, right now. There is no better time to be alive and awake in this amazing life! In this episode, I share from my heart my insights and perspective on how we can come together t support the healing of our human race. Some takeaways... Health and peace is our birthright - it's who we are! There is nothing you need to do, read, listen to, or practice to be more of who you already are Division and separation is an illusion...
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Mastering Macros - Protein
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WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR PROTEIN!? Are you still being asked this silly question? In this episode we dive deep to understand WHAT protein actually is, WHAT it does for your body, and HOW MUCH you actually need. In the end, we debunk a lot of misconceptions held about proteint requirements and your plant based diet. In this episode we get a little sciencey to discuss some critical information to understand so you can fuel your body optimally. DISCLAIMER: We do NOT recommend counting macronutrients, or any other nutritional metric for that matter, including calories!...
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Dr. Ben Benulis: Vaccine Science and Covid Craziness
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Episode Summary Dr. Ben Benulis is back for another great conversation! This time, he's guiding me out of the 'controversy closet' as we both speak up and share our passion about vaccine safety and medical freedom. We most certainly could have gone on and on in any number of directions here, but we stay focused to the science of vaccines (or lack thereof) and also what to think and expect in terms of the forthcoming coronavirus vaccine. Some highlights of this conversation include... Why children today receive 72 shots compared to ~12 when we were both young Why...
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Mastering Macros - CARBS
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A whole food plant based diet is a carbohydrate-rich diet... and that is a good thing!!! This is because carbohydrates are the preferred fuel source for each of the 10 trillion cells in your body. In this episode we get a little sciencey to discuss some critical information to understand so you can fuel your body optimally. DISCLAIMER: We do NOT recommend counting macronutrients, or any other nutritional metric for that matter, including calories! ADDITIONALLY, "carbs" are NOT a food group! ALL whole plant foods contain ALL macronutrients, along with fiber, vitamins,...
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Ellen Friedman: Dear Virus...
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My mom is back! She was here to talk about 'grace and ease with pain and disease' in and we take the conversation deeper in this episode as she shares her intimate experience with 'the virus.' Upon emerging on the other side of her experience with the viral infection, Ellen wrote a letter to The Virus. Dear Virus, I was wondering if you were coming for a visit. Thanks for the advance warning. I'm appreciative of all the information I received of your upcoming arrival. I’m grateful for the wisdom that guided me during your visit. And, I’m more grateful for the mild...
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Understanding and Reversing Food Sensitivities
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Have results from food sensitivity testing left you feeling disempowered and hopeless? We get SO many questions about food sensitivities and allergies, and there is so much misunderstanding and misinformation about the topic. In this conversation we get right to the root of what's behind food sensitivities and how to reverse them for good! Some important takeaways include... The difference between food allergies (IgE immune response) and food sensitivities (IgE/IgA immune response) The link between intestinal permeability/leaky gut and dysbiosis How microbes digest plant...
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The World Needs You To Speak Your Truth!
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We all have different perspectives, beliefs, and opinions. With the seemingly increased polarization in our world it might feel daunting or difficult to share one's own truth - at least it has been for me (Dr. Benjamin)! When it comes down to it, there are relatively few hard truths in the world that are unarguably factual. Nevertheless, we all have our own personal truth, and the world needs to hear it! As we speak our truth, we also move our physiology into a healing state, while also promoting healthy evolution of our society. Some takeaways... The collective emergence into...
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Heal Your Thyroid Naturally
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Thyroid health! So many people suffer with hypo or hyperthyroidism, most often diagnosed as an "autoimmune" condition. We know that the body doesn't attack itself! There must be something deeper going on... In this episode we get to the root of hypo and hyperthyroidism and share with your the immune stimulating diet and lifestyle strategies that will allow your body to heal naturally. Some important takeaways include... Thyroid basics, lab interpretation, and the interconnected endocrine system The real source of thyroid inflammation causing hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism...
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Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: Fiber Fuel Your Microbiome & Heal Your Gut
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Health starts in the gut. Dr. B brings his expertise of the microbiome and digestive system to the podcast in this great conversation! We covered so much information that is truly fundamental for any and all humans looking to enhance health within their gut and beyond. Some highlights include... What an optimal microbiome looks like and how to achieve it How dysbiosis lies at the root of virtually all digestive issues What you need to know about prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics as it relates to your health How to heal a sensitive gut with plants The relationship between...
info_outlineMy thoughts have turned from individual health to the collective... and I feel I am not alone.
In this episode, I share something I wrote on the topic of the cultural transformation that we are in the midst of right now. We might call it a coronavirus pandemic, but I think we can also agree that our culture and world will never ever be the same - and this is a good thing as far as I'm concerned!
Read my full essay on Medium: https://medium.com/@drbenjaminalter/global-pandemic-or-growing-pains-or-maybe-both-1aaf20d2801c
Some takeaways...
- We are 'growing up' and growth isn't ever easy
- Sociopolitical generalizations are dissolving, and this is a good thing
- Humans are essentially identical and share so much common ground - let's focus there
- Power comes from inner peace, not reaction or revolt
- Fear of the unknown is normal, and can be alternatively viewed as excitement
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You may also be interested in these episodes...
- Battleground into a Playground with Dr. Ben - https://www.alter.health/episode106
- Turn your world Inside Out to feel Well - https://www.alter.health/episode143
- A Pandemic For Peace - https://www.alter.health/episode187
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