Eat to Heal, Not to Fill (ep 135)

In this episode of The Pain Free Athlete, Dana Jones talks with Vernon P. Davis Jr., health educator, author, speaker, and founder of Morsel Medicine, about how a major health scare changed his life and led him to create practical nutrition tools for healthier living. Vernon shares how poor habits, emotional eating, and sugary drinks contributed to his type 2 diabetes diagnosis, and how he was able to turn things around through food choices, lifestyle changes, and daily discipline.He explains the story behind Morsel Medicine, including its origins as the title of his second book and its evolution into a nutrition education company focused on portion awareness and balanced eating. Vernon also breaks down his simple plate method: 50% fruits and vegetables, 30% protein, and 20% carbs, along with the role of movement, hydration, sleep, and reducing inflammation in long-term health. He closes by sharing his progress, including a major drop in A1C, blood sugar improvement, and weight loss after committing to the process.Links for VernonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vernonpdavisjr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vernon-p-davis-jr-msol-1971a2128X: https://x.com/vernonpdavisjrWebsite: www.morselmedicine.org Vernon’s Books:Uncomfortable Peace: Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone to Naturally Beat Type 2 DiabetesMorsel Medicine: I Just Need A Small Portion Of Food To HealDana’s Links:⁠⁠https://www.painfreeathletepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠10 Day Journaling Journey⁠⁠Podcast Disclaimer:The Pain-Free Podcast is presented solely for general information, education, and entertainment purposes. Any information presented in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional diagnosis. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. As always, users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition that they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.