68: The Hidden Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods and How They’re Wrecking Your Health with Brigid Titgemeier

In this episode, Dr. Jenn Simmons is joined by Brigid Titgemeier, a functional nutrition expert, to explore the powerful link between metabolic health and breast cancer. They discuss the significant role of diet, lifestyle, and mindset in preventing chronic diseases, highlighting the need for a healthcare shift from medication to lifestyle-based approaches. The conversation dives into the food industry's influence on dietary guidelines, the impact of added sugars, and how better nutrition and policy changes could improve public health. Brigid emphasizes the importance of educating families on healthy choices and the need to hold the food industry accountable.In This Episode, You'll Learn:The connection between metabolic health and breast cancerWhy diet, sleep, stress, and exercise are essential for metabolic wellnessHow the food industry impacts dietary guidelines and public healthFunctional medicine’s holistic approach to healthThe hidden costs of rising healthcare due to preventable diseasesThe role of added sugars in chronic illnessesThe importance of nutrition education in medical trainingWhy accountability in the food industry is crucialTips for parents to raise healthy children in a processed food environmentEpisode Timeline00:00 Understanding Metabolic Disease and Its Impact on Health01:59 The Role of Nutrition in Metabolic Health05:52 Brigid’s Personal Journey to Functional Medicine09:56 Food Industry Influence on Health Guidelines14:10 The True Cost of Poor Nutrition on Healthcare17:51 Exploring Conflicts of Interest in Nutrition Recommendations21:58 Nutrition’s Role in Managing Chronic Diseases25:56 The Need for a Paradigm Shift in Healthcare29:58 Advocating for Food Policy Reform38:20 Examining the Impact of U.S. Food Regulations47:11 Critiquing Dietary Guidelines53:06 Understanding Sugar’s Role in Chronic Disease01:00:23 The Power of Mindset in Nutrition01:08:24 Raising Healthy Kids in a Processed Food WorldBrigid Titgemeier, MS, RDN, LD, IFNCP, is a functional nutrition dietitian and founder of My Food is Health. Passionate about the power of food as medicine, Brigid empowers people to address the root causes of chronic diseases. Through personalized programs, speaking, and writing, she advocates for a holistic, individualized approach to nutrition. Learn more about her work at BeingBrigid.com.The Blood Sugar Reset by Dietitian Brigid Titgemeier from BeingBrigid: Register here for $9.99 https://thebloodsugarreset.com/register/#drjennTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideConnect with Dr. Jenn:Website:  https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons