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How to Turn Your Food Into Medicine

Episode #127

In today’s episode of Integrative Wellness Radio, Dr. Nicole Rivera and Integrative Practitioner, Grace Farren uncover the leading causes of stress in the body, how inflammation can present itself, and the food-as-medicine approach to countering inflammation. 

You will also learn the ins and outs of detoxification through food (hint: it's more than sprinkling charcoal on everything!) as well as what food CAN'T fix. Dr. Nicole and Grace will touch on the integrative testing approach they practice at IWG that ranges from food allergies to hormonal imbalances and much, much more.

This episode of IWR was originally recorded and released as a live webinar. Click the links below to access Grace’s grocery shopping guide and superfood checklist!

Noteworthy Time Stamps:

  • 02:56 Dr. Nicole’s frustrations with nutrition
  • 09:18 How your food can create toxic overload
  • 11:03 Why no diet is forever
  • 14:07 Leveraging strategy in your diet and nutrition 
  • 18:26 Why all superfoods are not always “super”
  • 23:49 All wine is not created equal
  • 30:04 Real food, fake food
  • 32:41 Want to make the changes? Take it piece by piece
  • 35:26 Natural flavors: the kiss of death 
  • 39:56 Choosing the right animal proteins
  • 46:44 Why you can’t digest fiber
  • 52:01 Getting back to REAL food 
  • 1:02:51 Food can heal you or hurt you
  • 1:15:36 IWG’s approach to nutrition, testing, and healing