The Wellness Mama Podcast Diets Don’t Work: How to Fuel Up and Improve Your Health Using Your Blender With Dana Cohen
Nov 26, 2024
Dana Cohen, an integrative medicine physician and author of "Fuel Up," dives into the pitfalls of restrictive diets and the dangers of ultra-processed foods. She emphasizes the joy of home cooking, advocating for a nurturing nutrition mindset. Listeners learn how to maximize their blender for creating nutrient-dense meals, including unique recipes like ice cream and nut milk. Cohen also highlights the importance of plant diversity in diets, encouraging the consumption of over 30 plant sources weekly to boost health and nutrition.
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Ultra-Processed Foods and Health
- Ultra-processed foods are a major contributor to chronic diseases.
- Cooking at home promotes better health and reduces reliance on processed foods.
Small Changes, Big Impact
- Improve your diet incrementally by making small, healthier substitutions.
- Use your blender to create healthier versions of condiments and other processed foods.
Steak Sauce Revelation
- Dana Cohen realized her favorite steak sauce was loaded with sugar.
- This inspired her to make a healthier version using her blender.