Living Better Together
Living Better Together is a holistic health and wellness podcast for women navigating chronic illness, unresolved trauma, and the deeper root causes of imbalance in the body. Hosted by Olivia Caggiano, functional health coach, yoga teacher, and reiki practitioner, this podcast blends science and soul to explore what it truly means to heal. Expect transparent conversations, lived experiences, and practical education that empower you to take your health back into your own hands.
If you’re craving clarity, connection, and a more holistic way to understand your health, this podcast is for you. Come as you are, take a deep breath, and join the journey. Because healing doesn’t happen alone. We live better, together.
Living Better Together
06 | My Thoughts on the New Dietary Guidelines: Good, Bad, and in Between
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In this episode, Olivia dives into the new American dietary guidelines, sharing her insights as a health coach and nutritional therapist in training. She emphasizes the importance of not blindly following these guidelines but rather engaging in a thoughtful conversation about them. Olivia discusses the cultural implications of these guidelines, highlighting the need for moderation and the significance of real, nutrient-dense foods in combating the current health crisis of chronic disease and malnutrition. She also touches on the importance of cooking and preparing meals, advocating for a cultural shift towards valuing food as medicine and the necessity of slowing down in our fast-paced society.
Olivia critiques the guidelines for their focus on red meats and dairy, expressing concerns about the potential for misinformation and the influence of industry ties on the recommendations. She stresses the importance of bio-individuality in nutrition, noting that what works for one person may not work for another. Throughout the episode, she encourages listeners to consider the quality of their food and the impact of processed ingredients on their health, ultimately advocating for a more nuanced understanding of nutrition that goes beyond simplistic good vs. bad categorizations.
Resources
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‘Dr. Robert Lustig: Ultra-Processed Food is Not Food – It’s Poison’ | Mighty Pursuit Podcasts
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