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Bethany Cameron

My name is Bethany Cameron and I am a Cookbook Author, Recipe Developer and founder of popular Instagram page @lilsipper. This is where we dig deep on topics such as gut health, nutrition, give light to the food industry and highlight specific ingredients you either should or should not be taking for your health. We will also go into non toxic beauty, home and cooking essentials, mental health, finances and everything in between. If it has to do with your health, I'm talking about it. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday!


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  • Wednesday · 1 hr

    Reserve Osteoporosis, Cure C-Diff and IBS with This Simple Diet Change | Rebekah Heishman

    399: Everyone needs to hear today's episode! This is by far my favorite interview of 2026! I know I say that every time, but this one tops all my interviews this year because I have Rebekah Heishman with me today. If you don't know who Rebekah is, by the end of this episode you will! She has gone through more health issues than anyone probably will in their entire life. Diagnosed with osteoporosis in 6th grade, she was put on multiple medications including adderall, and many other addictive pills, continuous antibiotics, lost her period for over a decade, was put in an eating disorder unit against her will even thought she didn't have an eating disorder, and doctors told her she wouldn't be alb to reserve her issues....but God had another plan and I can't wait for you to hear her story because not only has Rebekah healed all her conditions and reserved her osteoporosis completely, she did it without any medical intervention and now helps others do the same. Topics Discussed: → Rebekah’s story → Getting of medication naturally → Curing osteoporosis → Discovering the healing power of the carnivore diet → Is coffee good or bad on the carnivore diet → Who is the carnivore diet for? → You don’t have to be on the carnivore diet forever! As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Just Thrive | Support your gut health with Just Thrive! Get a FREE 90-day supply of Digestive Bitters (a $90 value) when you start a 90-day Probiotic subscription. Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/digest to claim this exclusive offer. Plus, it's backed by a 100% money-back guarantee. → LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DIGEST Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:04 - Rebecca’s Health Journey → 00:06:14 - Benzodiazepine Withdrawal and Keto → 00:08:24 - Chronic C. Diff and Extreme Weight Loss → 00:09:32 - Misdiagnosed With an Eating Disorder → 00:17:46 - Treating C. Diff and Fecal Transplants → 00:20:28 - Trying the Carnivore Diet → 00:23:44 - The Lion Diet and Healing → 00:30:01 - What Caused Her Osteoporosis? → 00:33:48 - Pregnancy After Chronic Illness→ 00:34:20 - Reversing Osteoporosis → 00:37:36 - Removing Foods to Heal → 00:38:40 - Carbs and the Carnivore Diet → 00:43:24 - Best Foods for Inflammation → 00:44:42 - Dairy and Inflammation → 00:48:54 - When Diet Becomes an Idol → 00:51:20 - Who Is the Carnivore Diet For? → 00:54:18 - How Quickly Did Carnivore Work? → 00:55:56 - Fiber and Digestion on Carnivore → 00:57:20 - Coffee on the Carnivore Diet Further Listening: → Help Hormone Imbalance, Skin Issues, Allergies, & Leaky Gut with One Single Thing | Tina Anderson Check Out Rebekah Heishman : → https://www.tailoredketo.health → Instagram → YouTube Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 19 min

    Lab Grown Chocolate Is On The Rise + Brands That Have Already Invested | BOK

    398: Lab-grown chocolate is here, and some of the biggest names in the chocolate industry are already investing millions into cultivated cacao. In today’s Bite of Knowledge, I’m breaking down what lab-grown chocolate actually is, which major brands are investing in it, when we could start seeing it on shelves, and why I have concerns about transparency and labeling. Topics Discussed: → Why lab grown chocolate is on the rise → What brands have invested → Better options for chocolate As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DIGEST → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10% → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:45 - Mondelēez Chocolate → 00:06:14 - Hershey’s Chocolate → 00:12:19 - Why Lab Grown? → 00:14:21 - Chocolate Recomendations Further Listening: → I Investigated Chocolate Brands - What You Need To Know Before You Buy Chocolate | BOK Youtube: → https://youtu.be/Rp1QeU_boFs Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 19 · 51 min

    Help Hormone Imbalance, Skin Issues, Allergies, & Leaky Gut with One Single Thing | Tina Anderson

    397: Hormone regulation, less bloating, nutrient absorption, better sleep, mental clarity, less sugar cravings, and clearer skin can all be fixed by one simple solution - and it all starts in your gut! I have Tina Anderson with me who is the co-founder of Just Thrive Probiotics which is a spore based probiotic capsule you may have already heard of. We debunk common misconceptions about if probiotics need to be refrigerated, why certain probiotics are refrigerated and some aren't, why taking too many probiotics can actually cause more issues than you think, why drinking with a meal isn't the best idea, and if you suffer from SIBO, how Just Thrive Probiotics has been shown to help while others can actually harm with SIBO. Even if you think you know all there is to know about probiotics, I can guarantee you will learn something new like I did in today's episode! So let's get right into it! Topics Discussed: → What are probiotics and why do we need them? → Who can benefit from probiotics → Are probiotics safe for SIBO → Why shelf stable probiotics are better → The issue with glyphosate and your gut health → Vaccines and gut health → Should you take probiotics with antibiotics? → Does baby formula set you up for poor gut health? → Why not all probiotics are created equal → Drinking water with meals, YES or NO? → Digestive bitters → Leaky Gut As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Just Thrive | Support your gut health with Just Thrive! Get a FREE 90-day supply of Digestive Bitters (a $90 value) when you start a 90-day Probiotic subscription. Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/digest to claim this exclusive offer. Plus, it's backed by a 100% money-back guarantee Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:16 - How Antibiotics Damage the Gut Microbiome → 00:08:18 - Diet, Junk Food and Gut Health → 00:11:00 - Spore-Based Probiotics vs. Traditional Probiotics → 00:15:16 - Fermented Foods and Probiotics for Gut Health → 00:18:58 - How to Choose the Best Probiotic → 00:22:50 - Hidden Causes of Poor Gut Health → 00:26:36 - Can Probiotics Help Heal Leaky Gut? → 00:31:14 - Baby Formula and Infant Gut Health → 00:35:24 - Pregnancy, Probiotics and Baby's Gut Microbiome → 00:40:24 - Vaccines and the Gut Microbiome → 00:43:52 - Gut Health and Hormone Balance → 00:45:34 - Digestive Bitters for Better Digestion → 00:47:06 - When to Take Probiotics for the Best Results → 00:48:44 - Gut Health, Hormones, Skin and Overall Wellness Further Listening: → Years of Gut Issues Cured in 90 Days! | Bronson Dant Check Out Just Thrive: → Website → Instagram Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 17 · 18 min

    Allulose Is Actually A Simple Sugar And There’s A Lawsuit About It! What You Need To Know | BOK

    396: Allulose has quickly become one of the most popular sugar alternatives, but is it actually a healthy choice? In this Bite of Knowledge, I'm breaking down what allulose is, how it's made, and why its GMO status and labeling can be confusing. I'll also cover how allulose may affect digestion, including bloating, cramping, diarrhea, and gut bacteria, why it may be hiding in many low-carb and keto products, and why this sweetener may not be as harmless as it's often made out to be. Plus, I'll share what I use instead when I want to add sweetness without relying on sugar substitutes. Topics Discussed: → What Allulose actually is → How Allulose is made → Why Allulose does NOT come from fruit → Why there’s a lawsuit happening As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:38 - Is Allulose Made From GMO Corn? → 00:05:14 - Is Allulose Natural or Artificial? → 00:06:38 - What Is Allulose and How Is It Made? → 00:07:24 - Does Allulose Affect Blood Sugar and Insulin? → 00:08:34 - Why Allulose Isn't Approved Everywhere → 00:08:56 - Can Allulose Affect Gut Bacteria? → 00:09:30 - The Side Effects of Allulose → 00:12:32 - Allulose and Digestive Issues → 00:13:28 - Healthy Alternatives to Allulose → 00:14:08 - Do Sugar Substitutes Increase Sugar Cravings? → 00:15:26 - Training Your Taste Buds to Enjoy Real Food Further Listening: → Xanthan Gum Adds Calories?! + What It's Really Doing To Your Gut | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 10 · 24 min

    Eat Butter To Lose Weight, Help Leaky Gut, IBS, and Your Bones! - BOK

    394: Butter has gotten a bad reputation for decades, but is it actually one of the healthiest fats you can eat? In this Bite of Knowledge, I'm breaking down the science behind grass-fed butter, including the key nutrients it contains, how it may support gut health, brain function, healthy aging, and inflammation, and why choosing the right kind of butter matters. I'll also share simple ways to incorporate butter into your diet, whether dairy-sensitive individuals can still enjoy its benefits, and why it may deserve a place in a healthy lifestyle. Topics Discussed: → Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Butter → Is Butter Actually Healthy? → Butter for Gut Health & Inflammation → Best Healthy Fats for Weight Loss → Grass-Fed Butter vs. Conventional Butter As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kit → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:56 - Is Butter Actually Healthy? → 00:03:24 - Why Grass-Fed Butter Matters → 00:04:28 - Why Butter Got a Bad Reputation → 00:05:20 - Butter & Gut Health Benefits → 00:07:00 - Vitamin A & Skin Health → 00:08:36 - Butter & Omega-3 Fatty Acids → 00:09:50 - What Is CLA? → 00:11:50 - Vitamins D & K Explained → 00:15:14 - Grass-Fed vs. Conventional Butter → 00:16:04 - Is Butter Okay If You're Dairy Sensitive?→ → 00:16:42 - Should You Try Ghee Instead? → 00:17:52 - The Best Ways to Eat Butter → 00:18:40 - Butter & Resistant Starch → 00:20:46 - Can Butter Help With Weight Loss? → 00:21:56 - How to Choose the Best Butter Further Listening: → STOP USING COCONUT OIL AS LUBE! All About UTI’s, Yeast Infections, and Vaginal Health | Wendy Strgar Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 5 · 51 min

    STOP USING COCONUT OIL AS LUBE! All About UTI’s, Yeast Infections, and Vaginal Health | Wendy Strgar

    393: Vaginal health is a taboo topic and sadly because it is, countless women are suffering in silence when it comes to any kind of vaginal issue whether it be UTIs, yeast infection, vaginal dryness, infections, and basically anything related. So today's, we are breaking that stigma with Wendy Strgar who specializes in vaginal health and has her own line of lube specifically designed to support the vaginal microbiome - yes, we have a microbiome down there just like we have a gut microbiome, oral microbiome, and skin microbiome. We talk about probiotic suppositories, if putting a garlic clove up your V is a good idea, vaginal pain that so many women suffer with, and why using pure coconut oil as a natural lube alternative may actually be causing bacteria and yeast infections! Topics Discussed: → The right and wrong kind of lube → Fertility lube → Yeast infections & UTI’s → Why we should not use pure coconut oil as lube → Why women suffer silently with vaginal issues → Probiotic vaginal suppositories → Is garlic up your V a good thing? → How to care for your V after giving vaginal birth → Why most vaginal care products are making symptoms worse As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off → LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DIGEST Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:45 - Vaginal Health & the Vaginal Microbiome → 00:09:13 - How Gut Health Affects Vaginal Health → 00:11:45 - Is Coconut Oil Safe as Lube? → 00:13:51 - Causes of Yeast Infections & UTIs → 00:17:00 - Vaginal pH Explained → 00:20:28 - Best Fertility Lubricants → 00:25:00 - Hormones & Vaginal Health → 00:26:55 - Hygiene Habits That Affect Vaginal Health → 00:31:28 - Postpartum Vaginal Care → 00:33:45 - Vaginal Probiotic Suppositories → 00:37:02 - Best Probiotics for Vaginal Health → 00:40:12 - Garlic, Vaginal Steaming & Natural Remedies → 00:43:38 - Vaginal Health & Immune Function → 00:44:36 - Common Women's Health Mistakes → 00:46:36 - The Future of Vaginal Healthcare Further Listening: → Natural Botox Alternatives, Beef Tallow & Clean Beauty | Emilie Toups Check Out Wendy Strgar: → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy.strgar/ → Second Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodcleanlove/ → Website: https://www.wendystrgar.com/ → Vaginal support products: https://goodcleanlove.com/ Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 3 · 19 min

    This is Anti-C@nc3r and Supports Brain & Heart Health But No One Is Talking About It! | BOK

    392: Sulforaphane may be one of the most powerful compounds you're not getting enough of. In this Bite of Knowledge, I'm breaking down what sulforaphane is, the foods that naturally contain it, and the research behind its potential anti-cancer, heart, brain, and blood sugar benefits. I'll also explain the best ways to maximize sulforaphane from your food, when a supplement may be a better option, and who should use caution before adding it to their routine. If you're looking for simple ways to support your long-term health, this episode is a great place to start. Studies mentioned: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/6/521 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2016/7857186 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2018/5438179 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-024-03577-8 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/oncology/articles/10.3389/fonc.2023.1089115/full https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/19/6902 https://aacrjournals.org/cancerpreventionresearch/article/8/8/712/50472/Effect-of-Sulforaphane-in-Men-with-Biochemical As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10% Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:26 - What Is Sulforaphane? → 00:06:36 - How Sulforaphane Works → 00:06:54 - Sulforaphane & Cancer Prevention → 00:08:40 - Heart Health Benefits → 00:09:40 - Blood Sugar & Diabetes Support → 00:10:22 - Brain Health Benefits → 00:10:52 - Best Foods High in Sulforaphane → 00:12:32 - Sulforaphane Supplements → 00:13:52 - Who Should Avoid Sulforaphane? Further Listening: → Could the Carnivore Diet Be the Missing Piece for Gut Health? | Bronson Dant Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 29 · 59 min

    Natural Botox Alternatives, Beef Tallow & Clean Beauty | Emilie Toups

    391: Stop wearing sunscreen and listen to this before you get botox, because today we are talking about natural alternatives to botox, natural sunscreen protection that is actually stemmed from what you eat not what you put on your skin, and we are busting myths about "clean" skincare and makeup and revealing what truly goes on behind the scenes in the skincare and makeup industry! Emilie Toups from Toups & Co. is back for a second time as we dive into the controversial topics of coconut oil and how it can actually dry out your skin, and why not all beef tallow is created equal and why it may not be working for you if you've tried it. Plus, Emilie shares how to properly clean your makeup brushes and what the missing link behind those nasty breakouts could be! Topics Discussed: → Natural botox alternatives → Nature’s retinol → Sunscreen from the inside out → Foods to eat for anti-aging → Misconceptions around beef tallow on your face → Why not all beef tallow is created equal → Why coconut oil is NOT good for your skin! → Ways to detect greenwashing skincare & makeup → Why natural makeup brushes are not actually natural → How to and how often to clean your makeup brushes → Natural deodorant As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:50 – Skincare myths & rapid-fire questions → 00:02:40 – Emilie Toups' health journey → 00:08:08 – Beef tallow vs. coconut oil → 00:12:55 – Choosing quality beef tallow → 00:17:40 – Healing skin naturally → 00:20:00 – Natural Botox alternatives → 00:26:55 – Best foods for healthy skin → 00:28:00 – Sun exposure & skin health → 00:29:15 – Mineral vs. chemical sunscreen → 00:35:20 – Greenwashing & toxic ingredients → 00:42:00 – Hidden fragrances in skincare → 00:44:45 – Non-toxic makeup → 00:48:10 – Face masks & exfoliation → 00:51:45 – Cleaning makeup brushes → 00:55:30 – Natural deodorant & clean living → 00:57:10 – Where to find Toups & Co. Check Out Emilie Toups: → Website → Instagram Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 27 · 24 min

    Lab Grown Meat IS Now Approved! - How To Spot it On Shelves and What Companies Are Producing It | BOK

    390: Lab grown meat is now officially approved in the U.S., and in this Bite of Knowledge, I'm breaking down exactly what that means for you. I'll explain how cultivated meat is made, why several states are pushing back with bans, and why labeling these products is still so confusing. I'll also share the major companies producing lab grown meat, discuss the claims around sustainability, and dive into the potential health concerns and safety questions that still remain. If you've been wondering whether lab grown meat is already making its way onto grocery store shelves and how to identify it, this episode will give you the information you need to make informed choices. Topics Discussed: → What is Lab-Grown Meat → How to Spot Lab-Grown Meat → Lab-Grown Meat Labels → Lab-Grown Meat Companies → Lab-Grown Meat Risks As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:16 - Lab-Grown Meat Is Now Approved → 00:04:00 - FDA Approval & State Bans Explained → 00:05:28 - Which States Ban Lab-Grown Meat? → 00:05:42 - How to Spot Lab-Grown Meat Labels → 00:07:56 - Is Lab-Grown Meat Better for the Environment? → 00:09:48 - Health Risks & Safety Concerns → 00:15:00 - Companies Producing Lab-Grown Meat → 00:20:32 - Should You Be Concerned? Further Listening: → Lab Grown Meat, Meat Glue, & Mixing Different Animals To Create 80/20 Ground Meat | Will Harris Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 22 · 1 hr

    Years of Gut Issues Cured in 90 Days! | Bronson Dant

    389: Is eating right after your workout causing digestive issues? What about "pre-workout" fuel? Is that really just a hoax from the fitness industry to sell you more stuff to consume? Today, I have Bronson Dent with me who is a fitness and wellness coach who turned carnivore after experiencing his own IBS issues that led him to where he is today. He was suffering with severe bowel issues that took over his life and was desperate to find relief. Through switching to carnivore, he got his life back within 90 days and is now sharing his story and debunking fitness myths everyone and their grandmother has been duped into following. We talk about fiber and if it's actually making constipation worse. If exercise is making your gut more inflamed, why sleep is critical for gaining muscle and tricks to getting a better night sleep without any supplements, and of course, we talk about the reason WHY most people want to lose weight and if that's really enough motivation. Our conversation goes from heavy, to light hearted, and everything in between so I hope you stick around until the very end because you'll be crying and laughing all the way through! Topics Discussed: → WHY do you really want to lose weight? → Misconceptions around fitness → Sleep tips → Fiber myths debunked → The connection between fitness and gut issues → How to avoid physical deterioration while losing weight As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:45 - Rapid-Fire Fitness & Nutrition Questions → 00:04:58 - Meet Coach Bronson → 00:07:04 - Finding Your "Why" for Better Health → 00:10:58 - Why Weight Loss Isn't Enough → 00:13:32 - Why He Switched to the Carnivore Diet → 00:15:30 - Living with Severe IBS → 00:18:18 - How Carnivore Eliminated His IBS → 00:19:22 - Does Fiber Actually Help Constipation? → 00:21:40 - The Vitamin C & Scurvy Myth → 00:23:22 - Carnivore Supplements → 00:25:30 - Building Muscle the Right Way → 00:30:04 - Fasted Workouts & Performance → 00:33:45 - Exercise & Digestive Health → 00:36:46 - Why Nutrition Advice Is So Confusing → 00:39:02 - Finding the Right Diet for You → 00:43:30 - Sleep & Muscle Recovery → 00:48:14 - Eating for Recovery, Not Fuel → 00:51:54 - Getting Started with Keto or Carnivore → 00:55:20 - Food Sensitivities & Staying Curious → 00:57:36 - Where to Find Coach Bronson Further Listening: → The Biggest Lies You've Heard About the Carnivore Diet | Lynda Barco Check Out Bronson Dant: → coachbronson.com → Instagram → YouTube → Bronson's published books Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 20 · 13 min

    Burn more fat from this one food | BOK

    388: If you're someone who's looking to reverse insulin resistance, balance your blood sugar, support fat loss, and crush your cravings, try adding this food into your daily routine! Cacao Butters I Recommend: → U Chocolate → Yupik → Food To Live Topics Discussed: → What cacao butter is and how it differs from cacao powder → The role of stearic acid in fat burning and metabolic health → How cacao butter may support insulin sensitivity and reduce sugar cravings → The key nutrients and health benefits found in cacao butter → Easy ways to incorporate cacao butter into your daily routine As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off Timestamps: → 00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:54 - Why Cacao Butter Is an Underrated Superfood → 00:05:48 - What Cacao Butter Is (and What It Isn't) → 00:06:45 - Stearic Acid & the Metabolic Benefits of Cacao Butter → 00:08:26 - How Cacao Butter Helps Reduce Sugar Cravings → 00:09:01 - Additional Nutrients & Health Benefits → 00:09:34 - How to Add Cacao Butter to Your Diet → 00:10:36 - Choosing a High-Quality Cacao Butter → 00:11:08 - Final Takeaways Further Listening: → The Hidden Dangers of Xanthan Gum + How It Affects Your Gut | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 15 · 53 min

    Find Freedom From Food Addiction AND Save Money While Doing It | Lynda Barco

    387: Get food freedom from food addiction while saving money at the same time! I have Coach Lynda Barco on with me today, and in our conversation we discuss how she was able to lose weight, reduce pain, and break free from her past food addiction by going carnivore—and how you can too! We discuss common misconceptions around the carnivore diet, including whether it causes constipation or actually helps relieve it, whether eating red meat will cause a heart attack, why we need cholesterol for hormone production, and whether going carnivore saves you money or drains your bank account. Coach Lynda also shares how her own daughter, who was hospitalized and nearly died from ulcerative colitis, was able to go into remission after adopting a carnivore diet. So if you've been carnivore-curious and want to test it out for yourself, this episode gives tips on how to get started and what not to do when first beginning the carnivore diet. Topics Discussed: → How the carnivore diet has helped others → How the carnivore diet gives you food freedom → Misconceptions about the carnivore diet → Constipation relief → Remission from colitis → Tips for going carnivore → Finding what works for you As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 10% → Santa Barbara Chocolate | Go to https://www.santabarbarachocolate.com/ and use code LILSIPPER for a discount sitewide! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:12 - Rapid Fire Questions → 00:05:26 - Meet Lynda Barco → 00:06:19 - Diet Before Carnivore → 00:11:24 - Carnivore + Constipation → 00:14:22 - Carnivore Misconceptions → 00:17:40 - Nutrient Deficiency → 00:21:45 - Lynda’s Daughter → 00:31:29 - Going Off Carnivore → 00:35:19 - Carnivore Mistakes → 00:39:42 - Men vs Women → 00:44:35 - Going Of The Carnivore Diet → 00:46:31 - Trying Carnivore Further Listening: → Ex-Vegan Turned Carnivore & Should We Really Be Eating a Stick of Butter a Day? | Bella Ma Check Out Lynda Barco: → Go Carnivore App → Website → Instagram Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 13 · 15 min

    Xanthan Gum Adds Calories?! + What It's Really Doing To Your Gut | BOK

    386: In this episode, I’m breaking down new research on xanthan gum and why this common food additive may not be as harmless as we once thought. While it has long been considered calorie neutral because the body isn't supposed to digest it, new research suggests certain gut bacteria may actually be able to break it down, potentially changing both calorie absorption and the gut microbiome.We’ll talk about why xanthan gum is added to so many processed and gluten-free foods, what this research found, how gums may contribute to digestive issues, and why "natural" doesn't always mean healthy. Topics Discussed: → How gut bacteria can break down xanthan gum → Why xanthan gum is common in gluten-free foods → Why "natural" doesn't always mean healthy → Simple ways to reduce gums in your diet As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Pique Life | https://piquelife.com/digest for up to 20% OFF and a free starter kit Timestamps: → 00:00:00 Introduction → 00:03:54 Why Bethany Avoids Food Gums → 00:04:28 What Is Xanthan Gum? → 00:05:02 Why Xanthan Gum Was Considered Calorie Neutral → 00:05:28 The Chemistry Behind Xanthan Gum → 00:07:16 New Research on Xanthan Gum & Gut Bacteria → 00:08:22 How the Standard American Diet Changes Your Gut Microbiome → 00:09:24 Why Gut Health Matters More Than the Calories → 00:10:02 Where You'll Find Gums in Everyday Foods → 00:11:10 Why "Natural" Doesn't Always Mean Healthy → 00:12:28 Simple Ways to Reduce Gums in Your Diet Further Listening: → Brands That Tested Positive For Glyphosate | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 8 · 1 hr 2 min

    Listen To This If You Have Back Pain OR Gut Issues - How They’re All Connected (and how to fix it) | Dr. Amir Vokshoor

    385: If you suffer with back pain, spinal pain, headaches, or even digestive issues, this episode unpacks what may be the cause and CURE for your pain. I sit down with Dr. Amir Vokshoor who is a spinal surgeon who takes a Holistic Approach to Spinal Care. He performs disc replacements for his patients BUT always tries to make surgery his last resort when it comes to fixing spinal, neck, and back pain. We discuss the connection between digestive issues and the spine, headaches and the immune response due to cervical issues, if your pain is caused by trauma and how past trauma is deeply connected to the spine, and so much more. Dr. Vokshoor also shares supplements that can help as well as the best way you should sleep if you have back pain. And I also share some personal experiences and my take on healing but I also have to say I learned something new today and that's what I love about hosting this podcast is that I get to sit down with experts and continue learning new things about the body and get to share them with you! Topics Discussed: → Spinal disc replacement surgery → Who can benefit → Alternatives for spine surgery → Best way to sleep for your back → Why the mind plays a bigger role than we realize → What to expect after surgery → The connection with past trauma and pain → The vagus nerve → Supplements to support As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST⁠ to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:40 - Meet Dr. Amir Vokshoor → 00:06:15 - The connection between your spine & gut health → 00:08:40 - When abdominal pain starts in the spine → 00:13:30 - Trauma, chronic pain & the nervous system → 00:17:56 - The vagus nerve & neuromodulation → 00:22:00 - When your neck is causing your headaches → 00:23:44 - A holistic approach to treating spine pain → 00:26:38 - Artificial disc replacement vs. spinal fusion → 00:31:34 - Who is a good candidate for disc replacement? → 00:37:50 - Why mindset impacts healing & recovery → 00:40:45 - The Brain Spa & preparing for surgery → 00:47:42 - Chiropractic care & integrative medicine → 00:52:44 - The best sleeping position for spinal health → 00:53:40 - Can your spine affect your immune system? → 00:58:22 - Exercise mistakes that can lead to injury → 00:59:56 - Where to find Dr. Amir Vokshoor Further Listening: → Why Exercising Causes Gut Issues + How the Elemental Diet Can Help IBS | Dahlia Marin Check Out Dr. Amir Vokshoore: → https://drvokshoor.com/ → https://nsg-la.com/amir-vokshoor-md-spine-brain-surgeon/ → Instagram → Supplement line → Brain Spa Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 6 · 16 min

    Reduce Cellulite With Cucumber?! + Shocking Uses For Cucumber | BOK

    384: I went down a rabbit hole for today's podcast. Sure, most know or are at least somewhat aware of the benefits of cucumber - at least for eating them, but there’s a few uses for cucumbers that may surprise even the savviest of us all! Topics Discussed: → The Health Benefits of Cucumbers → Cucumbers for Blood Sugar & Hydration → Beauty & Skincare Uses for Cucumbers → Household Hacks Using Cucumbers → Why Cucumbers Make the Perfect Healthy Snack As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10% Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:10 - Surprising health benefits of cucumbers → 00:02:08 - Our Place sponsor → 00:04:38 - Vitamins, minerals & natural energy → 00:06:00 - Blood sugar, cholesterol & hydration → 00:06:20 - Preventing foggy mirrors naturally → 00:06:48 - Cucumbers for fresh breath → 00:07:44 - Can cucumbers reduce cellulite? → 00:08:50 - Cucumbers & hangover recovery → 00:10:15 - Why cucumbers are the perfect healthy snack → 00:11:08 - Polishing shoes with cucumbers → 00:11:42 - A natural alternative to WD-40 → 00:12:20 - Cucumber juice for stress support → 00:13:22 - Cleaning stainless steel with cucumbers → 00:13:54 - Debunking the viral cucumber hack → 00:14:52 - The best way to prepare cucumbers Further Listening: → I Investigated Chocolate Brands - What You Need To Know Before You Buy Chocolate | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 1 · 1 hr 2 min

    Why Exercising Causes Gut Issues! + How To Remove Biofilms From The Body And How The Elemental Diet Can Help Severe Ibs | Dahlia Marin

    383: Dahlia Marin is on the show today who is a Plant Based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, who has used food as medicine on a whole food plant based diet for the past 10 years to overcome pre-diabetes, PCOS, GI issues, obesity, and Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism, and she herself has experienced gut issues so she truly knows and understands the struggle when one comes to her seeking help and can personally relate and empathize with her patients. That's something I personally hate, is when you see a nutritionist or GI doctor who has never experienced gut issues yet they are telling you what to do or can't relate to yoru symptoms. Dahlia can! And she has answers for so many things! In today's conversation we discuss how exercise can actually be doing more harm than good when it comes to your digestion and IBS, how to get the most out of your meals and it may not be what you are eating per se, but when and how you are eating that is causing gut upsets. Dahlia also explains what the "Elemental Diet" is and how it works for a period of 21 days.....I do think the Elemental Diet is something we will be hearing more of in the coming years to help with people with severe gut issues and this is very similar to what I did over a decade ago when I almost died from IBS and other gut issues. If you know my story, I had a go on a pureed diet and puree all my food for 9 intense months and the Elemental Diet is not exactly that, but a bit similar so I can't wait for you to hear more about that and what it is. We also talk about biofilms, how to get rid of them, and if gut mucus is a good or bad thing plus so much more! - This is one of my favorite episodes this year and I don't say that lightly! Topics Discussed: → The mind-body connection → The Elemental Diet for IBS → Why exercise is causing GI issues → Is gut mucus bad or good? → how to remove biofilms in the gut lining → lipopolysaccharides As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:30 - Meet Dahlia Marin → 00:02:50 - Rapid Fire Questions → 00:06:20 - Healing the Gut With Food → 00:08:10 - Why Carnivore & Keto Don't Heal the Root Cause → 00:09:55 - The 5 M's of Gut Health → 00:12:45 - Where to Start With Gut Healing → 00:15:45 - The Gut-Brain Connection → 00:17:00 - Stress & Digestion → 00:20:20 - Digestion Starts Before You Eat → 00:22:35 - Preparing Your Body for Meals → 00:24:10 - Cooking & Better Digestion → 00:26:00 - Can Exercise Make IBS Worse? → 00:27:45 - Understanding LPS → 00:31:00 - Delayed Gut Symptoms → 00:34:00 - Listening to Your Body → 00:35:00 - Endotoxins & Die-Off → 00:39:30 - The Elemental Diet Explained → 00:42:20 - Why Gut Mucus Matters → 00:44:00 - Biofilms Explained → 00:47:00 - Testing Gut Mucus → 00:49:15 - Biofilm Disruptors → 00:52:00 - Removing Biofilms → 00:54:20 - Should You Try an Elemental Diet? → 00:57:20 - Bethany's Gut Healing Story → 00:58:20 - Elemental Diet vs. Pureed Foods → 01:00:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Dahlia Further Listening: → https://youtu.be/yh-vHpR3r58?si=STlQeHbV0daX5G72 Check Out Dahlia Marin: → https://www.marriedtohealth.com/ → Instagram Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 29 · 19 min

    8 Signs To Look For If You’re Consuming Too Much Fiber | BOK

    382: It can be easy to overdo it with fiber supplements, like gummies, powders, or even natural foods with fiber. And that can cause some unpleasant side effects. So today, I'm going over 8 signs to look for that may indicate you might be overdoing it on fiber PLUS how to know the right amount of fiber for YOU. Topics Discussed: → Can too much fiber cause constipation? → Why do fiber supplements make me bloated? → Is psyllium husk bad for everyone? → Can fiber interfere with medications? → How much fiber do I actually need? As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Manukora | Head to ⁠https://manukora.com/DIGEST⁠ to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:05:11 - Symptom 1: Bloating + Gas → 00:06:01 - Symptom 2: Decreased Appetite → 00:06:49 - Symptom 3: Diarrhea → 00:07:30 - Symptom 4: Constipation → 00:08:18 - Low Fiber Diet → 00:10:01 - Symptom 5: Dehydration → 00:10:49 - Symptom 6: Nausea → 00:12:02 - Symptom 7: Fatigue → 00:12:41 - Symptom 8: Medication → 00:13:29 - Fiber Dosing Show Links: → The Olive Oil You Deserve — 100% Organic, Always Fresh. - 25% OFF code: LS25 Further Listening: → IBS Support Guide, Fiber, Stress, Fats and Digestion Tips | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 24 · 58 min

    How To Tell if Your Olive Oil is Rancid and What to Look For on a Bottle | Tony Kasandrinos

    381: Today I'm joined by Tony Kasandrinos, founder of Kasandrinos Olive Oil, to separate fact from fiction when it comes to one of the most misunderstood foods in the health world. From fake olive oils and misleading labels to cooking myths and polyphenol content, Tony shares what consumers need to know to find high-quality olive oil and actually reap its health benefits. We discuss how olive oil is produced, what makes extra virgin olive oil different, how to spot rancid or low-quality products, whether you should cook with olive oil, and why it's a cornerstone of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Tony also shares his favorite ways to use olive oil, the story behind his family's business, and simple tips for incorporating more healthy fats into your daily routine. GET 25% OFF with code: LS25 If you consume olive oil, if you cook with it, or if you suffer with gut issues and inflammation you're gonna want to listen to this interview. But also, another reason to listen is because in this episode we are announcing a special giveaway where the winners (yes, I said winners - that's plural) will receive both a generous gift card to my brand Bethany's Pantry and Kasandrinos to shop and pick up anything you want from our online store! So listen all the way through because you don't want to miss that! But honestly, you'll want to listen all the way through regardless because we talk about misconceptions around cooking with olive oil, how to tell if the olive oil you have is rancid, why a mixture of olive oil vs a single origin may not be the best to buy, what big olive oil corporations are doing to cut costs, and we even get into quite a few recipes using olive oil that you probably never even heard of including a snack I've been into lately that I have yet to share that's so simple your mind will be blown! The Olive Oil You Deserve — 100% Organic, Always Fresh. - 25% OFF code: LS25 Topics Discussed: → How to tell if your olive oil is true olive oil → How to tell if your olive oil is rancid → Why single origin is better than mixed origins → What to look for on a bottle when buying → Benefits of olive oil → Polyphenol testing → What types of olives are used to make oil → Olive oil for SIBO?! → Is cooking with olive oil bad? → Recipes using olive oil → GIVEAWAY info! As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off → LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DIGEST Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:46 - Meet Tony Kasandrinos → 00:04:58 - How to Identify High-Quality Olive Oil → 00:07:31 - Freshness, Polyphenols + The Peppery Taste Test → 00:12:06 - Single-Origin vs. Blended Olive Oils → 00:14:51 - Does Olive Oil Go Bad? → 00:16:15 - Filtered vs. Unfiltered Olive Oil → 00:18:20 - Extra Virgin Olive Oil Explained → 00:21:30 - Polyphenols, Gut Health + Longevity → 00:24:30 - Polyphenol Testing + Olive Oil Transparency → 00:31:56 - Olive Oil Fraud, Labeling + Consumer Confusion → 00:33:49 - How Kasandrinos Harvests + Bottles Olive Oil → 00:38:18 - Olive Oil, Omega-3s + Mediterranean Eating → 00:41:18 - Easy Ways to Use More Olive Oil → 00:42:50 - Tony's Favorite Greek Salad Recipe → 00:43:36 - How to Make Store-Bought Olives Taste Better → 00:44:24 - Unexpected Ways to Use Olive Oil → 00:45:51 - Kasandrinos Kitchen Cookbook → 00:47:10 - Can You Cook With Olive Oil? → 00:48:31 - Debunking the Olive Oil Smoke Point Myth → 00:52:18 - New Products, Greek Spices + Mountain Tea → 00:53:06 - The Kasandrinos Effect Podcast → 00:54:22 - New Las Vegas Storefront + Olive Oil Tastings → 00:56:40 - Giveaway Announcement → 00:57:58 - Outro Further Listening: → What “Organic” Isn’t Telling You: Heavy Metals, BPA & Contaminated Foods → https://youtu.be/UjrxJuBYr0c?si=uuaqPqcK1BnIOx_ Check Out Kasandrinos: → The Olive Oil You Deserve — 100% Organic, Always Fresh. - 25% OFF code: LS25 → Instagram → Buy the book, Kasandrinos Kitchen → Enter our giveaway! - https://app.viralsweep.com/tp/223628/1782164892/b85415d1b8 Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 22 · 42 min

    I Investigated Chocolate Brands - What You Need To Know Before You Buy Chocolate | BOK

    380: Think you're eating chocolate? Maybe not. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really hiding behind some of the most recognizable chocolate brands on grocery store shelves. After digging through FDA regulations, ingredient labels, lawsuits, recalls, and independent lab testing, I found that many products marketed as "chocolate" don't actually meet the standards most people assume they do. We’ll talk about the difference between real cacao and chocolate-flavored candy, why ingredients like palm oil and PGPR matter, what recent testing found in certain chocolate products, and how to identify truly high-quality chocolate if you're looking for the health benefits often associated with cacao. Plus, I share my favorite 100% cacao brands, why I eat chocolate every day, and what the research actually says about chocolate's impact on heart health, antioxidants, gut health, and more. If you're a chocolate lover, this episode may completely change the way you shop for chocolate. Topics Discussed: → What legally qualifies as real chocolate? → How to spot fake chocolate on ingredient labels → Why some popular chocolate brands use vegetable oils instead of cocoa butter → The difference between U.S. and European chocolate standards → Artificial dyes, additives, and controversial chocolate ingredients → Heavy metals found in certain chocolate products → Why real cacao has earned its health reputation → The benefits of cacao flavanols and polyphenols → How to choose high-quality dark chocolate → The best 100% cacao chocolate brands As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Our Place | Go to https://fromourplace.com/ and use code DIGEST for 10% Timestamps: → 00:03:31 - Most Chocolate Isn't Actually Chocolate → 00:04:25 - RM Palmer's "Chocolatey" Products Explained → 00:05:37 - Why Cocoa Butter Matters → 00:07:14 - Compound Chocolate vs. Real Chocolate → 00:08:03 - Dutch Processing + Lost Health Benefits → 00:09:33 - Mars: M&M's + Snickers Under the Microscope → 00:11:04 - The Problem with Artificial Food Dyes → 00:13:31 - Mars' Broken Dye-Free Promise → 00:16:07 - Nestlé vs. U.S. KitKat → 00:18:24 - Why American KitKats Taste Different → 00:20:59 - Hershey's Chocolate Controversies → 00:22:35 - Why Hershey's Tastes Different Than Other Chocolate → 00:24:17 - When Hershey's Changed Its Recipes → 00:26:51 - The Fight Over the Definition of Chocolate → 00:28:47 - Heavy Metals + Recent Hershey's Investigations → 00:30:34 - What Makes Chocolate Healthy? → 00:32:00 - Flavonoids, Antioxidants + Heart Health → 00:33:28 - Why Most Chocolate Studies Don't Apply to Candy Bars → 00:34:14 - The Best 100% Cacao Chocolate Brands → 00:35:07 - Brands to Buy + Brands to Avoid → 00:36:45 - Aura Ceremonial Cacao → 00:38:02 - Crayolo Cacao + Candida Research → 00:40:20 - Santa Barbara Chocolate Recommendations → 00:40:56 - The Best, Better + Worst Chocolate Options → 00:41:17 - Outro Further Listening: → 7 Coconut Water Brands Caught Misleading Consumers + 5 Brands Actually Worth Buying | BOK Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 17 · 1 hr 4 min

    Low-Carb Potatoes? The Truth About Carbs + Blood Sugar | Phoebe Lapine

    379: Do you know there are actually low-carb potatoes?Do you avoid carbs because of gut issues like SIBO, IBS, or blood sugar spikes, and wish you could incorporate them back into your diet? Well, today I have Phoebe Lapine on the show, and she shares ways we can still enjoy carbs in the right way. It all comes down to preparation, quantity, and combining carbs with other foods, as well as experimenting to find what works for you. Phoebe is the cookbook author of SIBO Made Simple and has recently released her newest book, CARBivore. Phoebe has personally experienced SIBO, Hashimoto's, and several other health challenges I think we can all relate to. In this conversation, she shares some tips and tricks to help us expand our diets with carbs while still keeping blood sugar and IBS in check. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Topics Discussed: → How to prepare carbs to benefit you → What to look for when buying pasta → Elimination dieting → Fiber: Helpful or harmful? → Trigger foods to avoid → Helpful foods for a SIBO diet → Low-carb potatoes → The best types of dairy to consume → Not all gluten is created equal As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use the code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:44 - Meet Phoebe Lapine & The Carbivore Philosophy → 00:01:51 - Rapid Fire: Carbs, Gluten, Candida & Hashimoto's → 00:05:28 - Phoebe's Hashimoto's Diagnosis & Healing Journey → 00:08:24 - Gluten, Autoimmunity & Finding Root Causes → 00:09:56 - SIBO Symptoms, Testing & Treatment → 00:13:38 - Are Carbs Bad for SIBO? → 00:15:30 - Carbs, Fiber & Blood Sugar Explained → 00:18:48 - The Fiber Controversy → 00:20:14 - What Is a Low FODMAP Diet? → 00:22:04 - Foods to Avoid on Low FODMAP → 00:23:40 - Fructose, Sweeteners & Digestive Symptoms → 00:25:12 - Why Food Diversity Matters for Gut Health → 00:28:42 - Dairy, Lactose & Digestive Health → 00:31:42 - Elimination Diets vs. Low FODMAP Diets → 00:35:20 - How to Build an Effective Elimination Diet → 00:39:00 - Why Food Preparation Matters for Digestion → 00:40:04 - Sprouting, Soaking & Fermented Grains → 00:41:24 - Slow Carbs vs. Low Carbs → 00:42:12 - Why Some People Tolerate European Bread & Pasta Better → 00:46:30 - Cooking, Cooling & Resistant Starch → 00:50:30 - Low-Carb Potatoes & Selective Breeding → 00:52:34 - SIBO-Friendly Foods & Gut Healing Strategies → 00:54:32 - Phoebe's Favorite Recipes from Carbivore → 00:56:00 - Desserts, Blood Sugar & Healthy Indulgences → 00:57:36 - Hashimoto's, Perfectionism & Realistic Healing Expectations → 01:00:00 - Finding the Right Practitioner for Gut Health → 01:02:16 - Where to Find Phoebe & Her Resources → 01:03:13 - Outro Further Listening: → Do You Need to Stop Mixing Carbs and Protein? The Shocking Digestion Secrets You’ve Never Heard! Connect with Phoebe Lapine: → Instagram → Website → Get her book HERE Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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