Well Beyond 40

Stevia is one of the natural calorie-free sweeteners that I recommend in place of the nasty refined sugars that spike your glucose levels and create a cascade of health problems. In this episode, I explain how to use it smartly so you don't inadvertently stimulate your sweet tooth, and you'll learn how to retrain your taste buds to keep nagging sugar cravings at bay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you’re feeling down or anxious, food can feel like your best friend. But let’s be honest: many times, we choose the wrong foods that can leave us feeling worse. In this episode, JJ shows you how smart food choices can boost your mood and ward off the blues. You’ll learn why comfort foods can crash your mood, how stable blood sugar levels stabilize your mood, why feeling good starts in your gut, how chocolate can boost your mood (but only if you eat THIS kind), an easy intermittent fasting plan that gets great results, plus one food for a healthy mood that may surprise you. As JJ says, “there is no health without mental health.” Utilizing these strategies can help stabilize your mood… and it all starts on the end of your fork! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jade Teta is an integrative physician, author, and sought-after expert in the area of metabolism. He's here to talk about the ins and outs of the female metabolism, and how that can impact weight loss! Listen to find out how a woman’s metabolism is different than a man’s, as well as the hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause, and how to fine-tune your diet and exercise habits at different life stages. Dr. Teta also explains the effect of stress on your metabolism, and why incorporating relaxation and stress-reducing activities into your routine is key to maintaining a healthy weight. Dr. Teta gives you tons of tips and tools to optimize your metabolism at any age! Get Dr. Jade Teta’s FREE Metabolism Course (use code: jadefree at checkout) https://www.jadeteta.com/offers/SC6NBR2s/checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While JJ always recommends starting any health journey with your diet, you're not always going to get the nutrition you need from food for a variety of reasons. If your meals have been less-than-stellar, you'll learn in this episode the basic vitamins and supplements JJ recommends to provide a helpful foundation while you work towards a healthier meal plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis occur when your immune system goes haywire and attacks your healthy tissues (in this case, your thyroid). What you eat can have a huge impact on Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune conditions and boost your metabolism. In this episode, you’ll learn about the “healthy” foods that can contribute to autoimmune thyroid disorders, the connection between blood sugar imbalances and Hashimoto’s, and the trifecta to eat at every meal to support your thyroid. Plus, JJ discusses the misunderstanding about cruciferous vegetables and thyroid problems, the controversial nutrient for thyroid health, the most important thing to do for thyroid function, how intermittent fasting affects your thyroid (and why you want to be cautious about doing it), and the link between thyroid function and toxins, gut issues, and nutrient deficiencies. Whether you have an autoimmune condition like Hashimoto’s or want to keep your thyroid and immune system healthy, this episode provides simple action steps to support your health… one forkful at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why you eat a healthy diet but can’t lose weight? Or maybe you’re curious about what steps you should take to prevent disease, slow aging, and perform at your best. The answers lie in the 22,000 genes that make up your genetic code. In this informative episode of Ask the Health Expert, JJ speaks with Kashif Khan. Khan is CEO of the DNA Company, where unique insights into the human genome pioneer personalized medicine. Here, Khan discusses how your unique DNA can become your personal roadmap to living healthily. Listen as he shares his personal story about how being sensitive to pollutants created crazy migraines (so bad he had to be driven home from work), eczema, psoriasis, depression, and gut issues. Determined to find solutions, he looked through his own genome to find root causes. What he discovered was fascinating. You’ll learn why your DNA is your body’s instruction manual, how genes determine how you lose weight, how a toxic burden can impede sleep, and why healthcare gets female hormone health wrong. Plus, Khan discusses the single reason why you can't lose weight (even when you’re doing everything right), how a genetic predisposition can determine hunger and cravings, and how to stop stress eating. Genetic testing can pinpoint what you need to do with diet, lifestyle, and environment to live longer… and live longer better. Whether you’re struggling to lose weight, want to reduce your risk of disease and live longer, or you’re curious about how genetic testing can support things like sleep, diet, hormones, fitness, mood, and immunity, you won’t want to miss this information-packed epis Get Kashif’s FREE Sleep Report and Sleep Better TONIGHT (Use code SLEEPSPECIAL for 100% off at checkout) http://thednacompany.com/sleepspecial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Ask the Health Expert, JJ answers Maddie’s Facebook question, “What is the most accurate test for food allergies?” You’ll learn what separates a true food allergy from food intolerance, JJ’s favorite food sensitivity test, what testing ultimately reveals, what you should do before you test, signs and symptoms of food intolerance, the top foods that people respond to (which led JJ to write The Virgin Diet), and what doesn’t always show up on testing that can contribute to gut permeability. Plus, JJ reveals what makes your gut leaky (it’s not just food!), the right nutrients to help heal your gut, how long you should wait before you rechallenge a particular food, and the limitations of testing. If you’re curious about food intolerance and how testing and/ or elimination diets can help you, you’ll want to tune into this short, informative episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When your hormones are out of balance, those imbalances can impact your mood, weight, sleep, stress, normal blood sugar metabolism, and much more. In this episode, JJ shows you how to get your hormones to work for you so you can lose weight and feel better. You’ll learn why sugary foods make stress worse, the hormone solution that works almost all of the time, how “healthy” foods can create hormonal havoc, and JJ’s secret to keeping your favorite foods (while getting healthier). Plus, you’ll discover the simple way to find healthy blood sugar metabolism and balance your hormones in just 3 weeks, the secret to balancing your hormones every time you eat, why snacking is the enemy of hormone balance, and the meal timing strategy that can be a “miracle worker” for your hormones. Studies show that 80% of women suffer from hormonal imbalances. With these strategies, you’ll have more energy, less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and so much more… all by balancing your hormones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Harris is an author, Emmy-winning TV host, and wellness enthusiast. After being blindsided by a breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 40, Samantha started investigating to discover why it could have happened and how to take back her health! Listen as Samantha shares the story behind her cancer diagnosis and the lessons she learned throughout her healing journey that inspired her to write her book, The Healthiest Healthy.  Samantha also explains why you need to be aware of hidden toxins that are lurking in your beauty and cleaning products, plus she reveals her top nutritional and mindset tips for preventing illness and feeling your best. Find out how to be your own health advocate and live a long, vibrant life! Get Samantha's FREE Keep Off Your Bod List Get Samantha's FREE Chemicals To Cut List Your Healthiest Healthy https://jjvirgin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Keep-Off-Bod_Your-Healthiest-Healthy-by-Samantha-Harris.pdf https://jjvirgin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Chemicals-To-Cut-List_Your-Healthiest-Healthy-by-Samantha-Harris.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to evaluating body composition, measuring tape and skin fold calipers don’t provide a full picture. Your BMI doesn’t, either, because what we really want to know is what makes up the weight you see on the scale, where your body fat is, and whether that body fat percentage is healthy or unhealthy. In this episode, JJ explains how to more accurately assess your body composition, including the tools to use, the markers to look for, and ideal numbers for men and women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices