EP 109 - Nutrition 101: Eat, Drink & Relate Better with Matt Sorensen

What is worse, eating “naughty” foods or feeling guilt about it later? Matt explains why he avoids strict meal plans and instead teaches people to build a better relationship with food so they can enjoy commonly “naughty” items like coffee, alcohol, dairy, grains, sugar, and tobacco with less guilt. He outlines practical guidelines such as choosing organic coffee, drinking water, eating before alcohol, and opting for organic/preservative-free drinks. He discusses why many adults struggle to digest dairy and suggests raw or organic options, goat/sheep alternatives, and cutting dairy for 3–6 months if symptomatic. He covers fat quality, cooking oils, and why grains can be tolerated better when properly processed, sharing a simple  bread recipe and highlights how pervasive sugar is in foods. He also urging listeners how to track how foods affect mood, energy, and digestion.00:34 Why Meal Plans Fail01:37 Cheat Foods Mindset06:56 Coffee Basics and Effects12:32 Coffee Non Negotiables17:42 Alcohol and Labels21:33 Dairy Digestion Truths25:56 Healthy Fats and Oils29:06 Grains and Europe Paradox31:13 German Bread Recipe37:28 Salt and Sugar Reality40:38 Tobacco and Nicotine Debate45:04 Wrap Up Listen to BodyResources:Doing The Wrong Things Right: how to cheat foods effectively https://amzn.asia/d/04b6LfEsIG: @thebodyscompass@mattsorensenhhhttps://www.healhub.net