E10: Empowering Yourself to Live the Life You Desire with Nutritionist Sara Vance

“The answers to most of our health issues are at the end of our fork.” Those are the words of Dr. Mowll’s guest today’s show, Sara Vance. Sara is a nutritionist, author, and foodie who’s dedicated to helping people use nutrition and natural lifestyle changes to live their very best life. Her first book, The Perfect Metabolism Plan, provides the ten key pieces of information needed to reset the metabolism.   Sara’s a regular guest on the Fox 5 morning show in San Diego, a contributor on MindBodyGreen, a kids’ TV yoga teacher, and she’s made several appearances in eHow. Sara is extremely passionate about natural approaches to health and she loves helping people use foods and supplements to balance their metabolism and overall health.   In this episode, Sara breaks down some of the biggest nutrition myths, the concept of “soul food” (experiences that feed us in a deeper way than food), the power of giving yourself permission to embrace and enjoy your life, and how to prioritize your health. Sara and Dr. Mowll also discuss how to tap into your heartfelt passion for living and how to exercise smarter to support health rather than destroy it. Sara also reveals the four S’s to boost metabolism, lose weight, and improve blood sugar.   Key Takeaways: [:59] All about Dr. Mowll’s guest today, Sara Vance. [2:56] Dr. Mowll reads an iTunes review. Remember, if you leave a review and Dr. Mowll reads it on the podcast he’ll send you the best of the Diabetes Summit on a flash drive. [4:35] Welcoming Sara Vance to the podcast. [5:25] How Sara got into health coaching and nutrition. [7:36] Some of the biggest nutrition myths. [9:42] What is “soul food?” [11:51] Has Sara personally struggled with giving herself permission to do the things she loves? [14:10] Tips for those who are having trouble finding their soul food. [18:11] How Sara helps women prioritize their health. [22:06] The four S’s that mess up your metabolism: sugar, stress, and sleep. [26:42] Sara explains the Adrenal Cocktail and how it can help. [29:04] The last S (that can disrupt your metabolism): sitting. [34:03] Where to find Sara, her resources and recipes, blog, courses, and her book. [36:46] What concept, quote, or idea encapsulates Sara’s work? [37:46] If Sara had a frSupport the show