27 - Food 101

Tired of feeling stuck in your health goals? It's time to cut the crap and take control of what’s on your plate! Did you know that 80% of grocery store items aren't truly food? They're edible imposters that sabotage your energy and vitality. This episode dives into how to break free from the processed food trap and make nourishing, sustainable choices that fuel your body for the long haul.Action Items:Cut the crap by shopping the perimeter of the grocery store for whole, real foods.Replace sugary drinks with sparkling water or plain tea to start reducing inflammation.Focus on adding nutrient-dense foods—think veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains—to your meals.Make small, intentional swaps, like using olive oil instead of vegetable oil, to support long-term health.Take one step today to fuel your health and feel amazing—because you deserve it! Click play to start cutting the crap for good.Resourses:Harvard Health Publishing. (2020). Endocrine disruptors: What to know. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/endocrine-disruptorsMonteiro, C. A., Cannon, G., Levy, R. B., Moubarac, J.-C., Louzada, M. L., Rauber, F., ... & Jaime, P. C. (2018). Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them. Public Health Nutrition, 21(1), 5–10.National Institutes of Health. (2021). What is food? National Institutes of Health (NIH)U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2020). ChooseMyPlate: The importance of whole foods. MyPlate | U.S. Department of AgricultureGet Weekly Health Tips:  thrivehealthcoachllc.comLet's Connect:@‌ashleythrivehealthcoach or via email: [email protected] Produced by <Support the showGet Weekly Health Tips:  thrivehealthcoachllc.comJoin the Thrive Collective Facebook groupLet's Connect:@‌ashleythrivehealthcoach or via email: [email protected] Produced by Virtually You!