Metabolic Wellbeing without the BS

Metabolic Health, and the Power of the GoCoCo App

Martin Gillespie Season 1 Episode 70

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Julie Ruelle

🎙️ Episode 70 is LIVE: Metabolic Wellbeing Without the BS

This week, we dive into the power of real food, real talk, and real change with Julie Ruelle, a highly respected Registered Dietitian based in the U.S. with over 20 years of experience.

Julie has worked across clinical nutrition and the "better-for-you" food industry, now serving as the RD for the GoCoCo App – a game-changing tool that empowers people to reduce their intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and reclaim control over their metabolic and nutritional wellbeing.

In this episode, we cover:
 🥦 Why the current food supply is failing us
 🍭 The hidden health toll of ultra-processed foods
 🧬 Genetics vs. lifestyle – which matters more?
 🥤 The real story behind high-energy drinks and sugar
 🦷 Why oral health is a key part of your metabolic health
 👩‍🍳 The importance of cooking with real foods
🧘‍♀️ And why progress over perfection is the only way forward

Julie also shares how to get involved with the GoCoCo App for 12 months and the practical tools it offers – from education to everyday encouragement.

💡 Whether you’re just starting out or already deep into your health journey, this episode will give you the motivation and insight to start now – and start sustainably.

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Julie Ruelle is a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience in nutrition and health. Throughout her career, she has worked with multiple "better-for-you" consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, blending her expertise in clinical nutrition with a passion for improving consumers health through accessible, healthier food choices. Currently, Julie serves as a Registered Dietitian for GoCoCo, where she helps empower consumers to make informed decisions about their food by reducing reliance on ultra-processed products. Julie focuses on practical, sustainable strategies for better eating habits and a healthier lifestyle.


 



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