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  • Sunday Dinner. You Don't Age at the Table. A Tavola non S'invecchia !

    Sunday Dinner. You Don't Age at the Table. A Tavola non S'invecchia !
    Oct 27 2026
    Ep 114: On this episode we are grateful to have Melaina Balbo. Melaina is the founder of BIS, a frozen Italian sauce company making pesto and pomodoro with quality ingredients, sustainable packaging. Melaina believes convenience should not mean sacrificing flavor. And why family-style meals, food waste, protected Italian ingredients like San Marzano DOP tomatoes, and connection at the table support longevity and are important aspects of her company, and of Life. 00:00 - Why Eat Better Food Today is expanding its mission through the Sante Foundation 00:31 - Introducing Melaina Balbo and the BIS frozen sauce concept 02:17 - Her background in Italian literature and publishing 03:05 - Italian breakfasts, espresso, and cornetto after a trip to Italy and Greece 03:46 - From books to frozen sauce: how the BIS idea started 05:34 - Why frozen sauce beat jarred sauce for flavor and preservation 07:56 - Designing packaging to reduce waste and fit modern households 09:49 - Family cooking, Sunday sauce, and learning by doing 12:05 - Why family recipes are hard to pin down exactly 13:31 - Why Melaina prefers frozen over jarred sauce 15:03 - Food waste, oversize packaging, and the case for smaller portions 18:41 - Empty nesters, dietary restrictions, and portion control 23:24 - Ingredient standards for the pomodoro sauce 25:43 - Pomodoro vs marinara - why the distinction matters 29:00 - What San Marzano DOP really means 32:32 - Visiting Pompeii, Amalfi, and a farm-to-table Italian meal 34:28 - Starting the company and finding a commercial kitchen 42:13 - From concept to first store shelf 44:40 - Where BIS is sold now and how distribution is expanding 48:22 - What's next: pizza sauce, arrabiata, vongole, and broths 51:35 - Why family meals and connection matter for longevity 55:46 - A fast pesto trapanese recipe using BIS pesto 58:17 - Closing thoughts and mutual interest in each other's organizations At the Santé Foundation, which operates the Bishop Pilla Family Center, we know that eating better is not always as simple as making a better choice. For many people, convenience, price, transportation, and what is available nearby matter. #FoodEducationHope #food #longevity #Italiancuisine #sustainablepackaging #frozensauces #familydinners #ingredients #entrepreneurship Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for YouTube videos, this week's recipe, interviews, books, research. Look for information on Melaina Balboa https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaina-balbo/ Melaina's BIS website https://eatbis.com What's In Season https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/ Cleveland Kitchen https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/ Donate to Support our Center in East Cleveland https://www.thesantefoundation.org RECIPE R I C E T T A B I S Busiate al Pesto Trapanese made with BIS Pesto Genovese 4 SERVINGS 30 MINUTES I N G R E D I E N T S 1 lb busiate Trapanese (or gemelli) pasta 4 oz (2 pucks) BIS Pesto Genovese ½ cup Italian cherry tomatoes (canned or jarred) ¼ cup raw, unsalted almonds, crushed ¼ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese BIS Pesto Genovese, frozen in ready-to-use pucks D I R E C T I O N S • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. • Generously salt the water: 2 tablespoons per 8 cups of water. • Cook the pasta to just shy of al dente (about 1 minute less than suggested). • While pasta cooks, gather the ingredients and prepare pesto. • Defrost BIS Pesto Genovese pucks (either in the refrigerator or in the microwave for 1–2 minutes). • Finely crush the almonds. • Add the pesto, tomatoes, pecorino cheese, and crushed almonds to a food processor. • Pulse and process until completely blended. • When your pasta is cooked, drain and reserve some pasta water. • Return the pasta to the pot with about half the pesto. Drizzle with pasta water and stir • with a wooden spoon over low to medium heat. Add more pesto and drizzle more pasta water • as needed until your pasta is fully coated. R E C I P E N O T E S CHERRY TOMATOES: If you are unable to find imported cherry tomatoes, you may substitute peeled fresh cherry tomatoes. When using fresh cherry tomatoes, use ¾ cup instead of ½ cup. LEFTOVER PESTO: Any leftover pesto can be kept refrigerated for 3–5 days. Do not refreeze.
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    49 min
  • Practical Daily Habits. Detroit Red Wings. Dietary Nitrates. Richard Perry.

    Practical Daily Habits. Detroit Red Wings. Dietary Nitrates. Richard Perry.
    Sep 27 2026

    Ep 113: On this episode we are grateful to have Richard Perry. Richard is an Entrepreneur, chef, publisher, and author helping people improve health, energy, longevity, and a positive mindset through practical daily habits and the power of mind, body, and action. Richard's "Good Home Cookbook" was named one of Food and Wine Magazine's Best Cookbooks.

    At the Santé Foundation, which operates the Bishop Pilla Family Center, we know that eating better is not always as simple as making a better choice. For many people, convenience, price, transportation, and what is available nearby matter.

    #FoodEducationHope #sound #nitrates #chef #entreprenuer #mind #action #goodhomecookbook #detroitredwings #health #longevity #meditation #lessismore

    Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for YouTube videos, this week's recipe, interviews, books, research.

    Look for information on Richard Perry linkedin.com/in/realrichardjperry

    What's In Season https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/

    Cleveland Kitchen https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/

    Donate to Support our Center in East Cleveland https://www.thesantefoundation.org

    00:00 - Why the show is expanding into action and community health
    01:13 - Introducing Richard Perry and his practical approach to longevity
    03:12 - How military school and the Navy shaped discipline and adulthood
    04:31 - Why whole ingredients matter more than complex cooking
    06:48 - The shift to vegan eating and learning from plant-based cooking
    09:12 - A fat-free dry roux method for easy thickening
    12:14 - Why he created The Good Home Cookbook
    14:14 - How a bicycle accident led to beet juice and sports nutrition
    16:16 - Why red spinach became the better nitrate ingredient
    19:50 - How nitric oxide changes circulation as we age
    21:27 - What nitric oxide actually does in the body
    22:55 - Timing red spinach before exercise and for recovery
    23:57 - Food as medicine starts with removing what hurts you
    27:31 - Make-ahead cooking: beans, marinara, jam, and meal prep
    31:09 - Freezing pesto in portions for fast weeknight meals
    34:06 - Sound, singing bowls, and meditation through the guitar
    39:20 - Frequency claims, placebo effects, and Richard's evidence-based view
    41:19 - Why athletes call his products a secret weapon
    42:04 - Breathing, meditation, and circulation as daily practices
    43:47 - What's next: his guitar book and chewable nitrate tablets
    45:29 - Simple family-friendly recipe ideas for pesto and marinara
    47:29 - Final advice on nitric oxide, walking, and two short meditation sessions a day

    Join me every week as we redefine wellness one plate at a time. Let's make healthy eating accessible for everyone while supporting local sustainable farmers, chefs, businesses, and organizations.

    Subscribe to "Eat Better Food Today" for weekly inspiration on living a healthier, happier, more meaningful life!

    Disclaimer: We are sharing our experiences on this Podcast. Please be sure to consult a medical professional.
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    47 min
  • Cereal is a Vitamin Supplemented Cookie. When did it become okay to Feed that to Kids? Marion Nestle.

    Cereal is a Vitamin Supplemented Cookie. When did it become okay to Feed that to Kids? Marion Nestle.
    Sep 7 2026

    Ep 111: On this episode we are grateful to have Marion Nestle. This was recorded at The Bishop Pilla Family Center in East Cleveland, OH. Her new book to be released this September 8th, *Sugar Coated*, looks at breakfast cereal to help us understand the messages on the box, especially when focused on children. Marion is the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita at NYU. She is a Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. She has won numerous awards during her career and has authored, co-authored, or co-edited sixteen books.

    At the Santé Foundation, which operates the Bishop Pilla Family Center, we know that eating better is not always as simple as making a better choice. For many people, convenience, price, transportation, and what is available nearby matter.

    #FoodEducationHope #breakfastcereal #nutrition #foodlabels #sugarcontent #foodsafety #foodmarketing #childhoodnutrition

    Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for YouTube videos, this week's recipe, interviews, books, research.

    Look for information on Marion Nestle linkedin.com/in/marion-nestle-9515ba8

    What's In Season https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/

    Cleveland Kitchen https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/

    Donate to Support our Center in East Cleveland https://www.thesantefoundation.org

    00:00 - Welcome from East Cleveland and introduction to Sugar Coated

    00:30 - Marion Nestle confirms the book's September 8 release date

    01:28 - Why cereal boxes became the subject of the book

    02:25 - The Kellogg archives visit and the "good news, bad news" surprise

    04:42 - How Marion ended up writing the book with a former Kellogg executive

    05:21 - What front-of-box claims really mean

    06:36 - How much sugar is in cereal by industry standard

    07:59 - What older adults should actually pay attention to

    09:51 - Why sugar is the real concern for kids

    11:08 - The "pester factor" and cereal marketing to children

    12:04 - The best 30-second box check in the grocery aisle

    13:59 - Mixing cereals as a practical compromise for families

    15:12 - GMO grains, oats, and organic cereal

    16:19 - Quick oats, steel-cut oats, and sweetened oatmeal

    18:18 - Brown sugar versus white sugar nutritionally

    19:37 - Plant-based milks and choosing the one you like

    21:05 - Cyclospora, recalls, and why bagged salads are risky

    23:59 - Why rinsing doesn't solve cyclospora contamination

    24:41 - Why local farms and whole heads of lettuce are safer

    26:07 - Romaine, salmonella, and E. coli concerns

    27:41 - Where added vitamins come from

    29:39 - Sprouted wheat bread and cooked grains

    30:12 - High-protein Cheerios and why Marion says to eat peas instead

    Join me every week as we redefine wellness one plate at a time. Let's make healthy eating accessible for everyone while supporting local sustainable farmers, chefs, businesses, and organizations.

    Subscribe to "Eat Better Food Today" for weekly inspiration on living a healthier, happier, more meaningful life!

    Disclaimer: We are sharing our experiences on this Podcast. Please be sure to consult a medical professional.
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    29 min
  • The Simple Food Rule that Impacts Mental Health and Longevity. Dr Shawn Talbott.

    The Simple Food Rule that Impacts Mental Health and Longevity. Dr Shawn Talbott.
    Aug 20 2026
    Ep 111: On this episode we are grateful to have Dr Shawn Talbott. Shawn has served as a nutrition consultant and educator for elite-level athletes in a variety of sports including professional triathletes, NBA basketball, US Ski Team, US Track & Field, and the US Olympic Training Centers. Shawn has a BS in Sports Medicine, MS in Exercise Science and a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry. And as an athlete, Shawn has competed at the national and international level in rowing, cycling, and iron-man triathlon, and is a former "World's Fittest CEO." #EatBetterFoodToday #nutrition #wholefoods #alzheimers #demientia #youarewhatyoueat #health #longevity #dietsleepexercise #lifestyle #supplements Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for YouTube videos, this week's recipe, interviews, books. Look for information on Shawn Talbott linkedin.com/in/doctalbott Shawn's Documentary "Killer at Large" – the 20 Minute Educational version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBVm3fWPXCY What's In Season https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/ Cleveland Kitchen https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/ Donate to Support our Center in East Cleveland https://www.thesantefoundation.org Summary Dr Shawn Talbott talks about the practical links between food, mental health, sleep, exercise, and long-term performance. The conversation focuses on simple, sustainable changes that improve both biochemistry and daily life. Shawn also discusses processed food, GLP-1 medications, supplement quality, and why starting by adding healthy foods is often more effective than trying to cut foods out of your diet. Key Topics Shawn explains his core idea that biochemistry drives behavior, meaning food, sleep, and movement change how people feel, think, and act.The simplest nutrition rule: eat less processed food and more whole food, rather than getting lost in diet wars.Shawn breaks down processed versus whole foods using practical examples like plain Greek yogurt, berries, carrots, and granola with low added sugar.He emphasizes an 80-20 approach, where most meals are healthy while flexible choices still fit in without guilt.Dr Talbott compares the standard American diet with Mediterranean-style eating and cites research showing diet changes can reduce or even reverse depression.He discusses the importance of local and regional foods, especially for communities with limited access to fresh produce and other whole foods.His film Killer at Large is a public-health project on obesity, food policy, food deserts, and the role of processed-food marketing.GLP-1s and other medications: Shawn says they can be useful tools, but he strongly favors pairing them with lifestyle changes and an exit plan.Supplement quality: Shawn warns that the market is full of low-quality products and recommends scientifically validated formulas from trusted health professionals.Sleep is framed as equally important to diet and exercise, with too little sleep driving higher cortisol, worse food choices, more cravings, and lower motivation.Exercise is presented as daily physical activity, not just gym workouts, with 150 minutes per week and post-meal walks highlighted as especially effective.Dr Talbott defines everyday excellence as showing up well in ordinary life, not just sports, and using nutrition and habits to improve work, family, and stress resilience.The episode closes with a practical strategy for starting healthier habits. Timestamps • (0:00) Show opening and why the podcast is taking food and health more seriously • (1:34) Dr. Shawn Talbott introduces his background and approach to nutrition • (2:15) Coffee, caffeine limits, flavonoids, and why variety matters • (3:40) From sports medicine to exercise science to nutritional biochemistry • (5:07) Why biochemistry drives behavior and performance • (7:55) The simplest answer to diet confusion: less processed food, more whole food • (10:07) What counts as processed food and how to think about "minimally processed" • (12:09) The 80-20 rule and making room for treats without losing balance • (13:16) How food affects mood, cognition, anxiety, ADHD, and brain health • (14:56) Mediterranean diet versus the standard American diet • (16:48) Whether diet and brain-health research holds up across countries and food systems • (18:47) Shared patterns across the MIND, Mediterranean, Okinawan, and Scandinavian diets • (20:40) Food deserts and the challenge of access in urban communities • (21:56) The making of Killer at Large and what it exposed about obesity policy • (25:30) How food-industry messaging shifted blame toward exercise instead of processed food • (26:32) GLP-1s, antidepressants, stimulants, and using medication as a tool • (29:24) How to evaluate supplements and avoid low-quality products • (33:10) Why sleep loss disrupts cortisol, blood sugar, cravings, and weight • (36:58) Exercise, movement, and why walking counts • (39:34) Post-meal ...
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    49 min
  • NFL to Reversing his Autoimmune Diagnosis Without Drugs or Surgery. Dan Esposito.

    NFL to Reversing his Autoimmune Diagnosis Without Drugs or Surgery. Dan Esposito.
    Aug 13 2026
    Ep 110: On this episode we are grateful to have Dan Esposito. Dan is a former NFL who shares how he went from multiple autoimmune diagnoses, chronic pain, and looming joint replacements to rebuilding his life through food, fasting, movement, and what he calls the Undo Method. Dan talks about his personal recovery story, the role of inflammatory foods and lifestyle habits, and practical ways to reduce chronic pain with whole foods, fasting, and nutrient density. As a result at age 50 he is a 2 time USATF Masters National Champion and 5 time All American and World Ranked Masters Sprinter. #EatBetterFoodToday #nutrition #mentalfitness #communityhealth #fasting #resilience #faith #lifestylechange Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for YouTube videos, this week's recipe, interviews, books, research. Look for information on Dan Esposito https://www.linkedin.com/in/undumethod What's In Season https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/ Cleveland Kitchen https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/ Donate to Support our Center in East Cleveland https://www.thesantefoundation.org Key topics Dan's breakfast habit of eating a small slice of raw liver a few times a month, which he treats as a nutrient-dense supplement rather than a mealHis health decline after football, including fibromyalgia, degenerative arthritis, chronic pain, and periods of major inflammation, stiffness, and anxietyWhy he believes processed foods, seed oils, and frequent pizza intake helped drive his inflammation and body painHis explanation of glycation, fibrin buildup, and poor collagen synthesis as major contributors to stiffness and chronic painThe importance he places on key collagen-building nutrients such as glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, lysine, copper, manganese, zinc, and vitamin CHis view that oxalates in foods like spinach, beets, and swiss chard can contribute to kidney stones and broader inflammatory issuesThe role of fasting, especially multi-day fasting, in triggering autophagy, cellular cleanup, and recoveryWhy he believes omega-3 to omega-6 balance matters at the cellular level, and how manufactured foods skew that ratio toward inflammationHis case against folic acid enrichment and his preference for actual folate and methylated multivitaminsThe way he uses whole foods, pasture-raised eggs, fish, organ meats, and bone broth to build a more nutrient-dense dietDan's simple philosophy for starting health improvements: remove ultra-processed foods, raise nutrient density, and focus on the 90 essentials the body needsRecipe: A practical bone broth method for families, using saved bones, apple cider vinegar, long simmering, and freezer storage for future meals Segments 00:00 - Why the podcast is expanding into real-world health action 00:28 - Introducing Dan Esposito and his dramatic health turnaround 01:39 - Raw liver for breakfast and why Dan sees it as a supplement 02:46 - From NFL and banking to severe chronic pain and mobility loss 03:11 - Childhood trauma, spirituality, and early biblical health ideas 04:03 - Glycation, bacon, and why inflammation can stiffen fascia 05:22 - Fabric frequencies, linen, wool, and his view on clothing and energy 06:16 - Banking collapse, stress, and the start of a pizza-heavy diet 07:07 - What inflammation is doing in the body, step by step 08:24 - Collagen synthesis and the cofactors needed for healthy repair 10:05 - Juicing, superfoods, and why spinach became a problem for him 11:22 - Oxalates, kidney stones, and the body feeling like it is "on fire" 12:18 - Pain, anxiety, depression, and the decision to reverse the damage 13:07 - Why stretching and foam rolling only helped temporarily 14:28 - Reversing pain and returning to sprinting and competition 16:14 - The Undo Method and why Dan now wants to give it away for free 18:56 - The four cleanses and the core causes of chronic pain 20:13 - His theory on pain receptors, fascia, and chronic inflammation 21:56 - Breathing through the nose, nitric oxide, and reducing inflammation 23:31 - Why fasting matters and how a three-day fast changed his body 24:28 - Omega-3s, omega-6s, and the cell membrane ratio problem 26:13 - The "world's greatest shopping list" and the 90 essentials 27:51 - Why Dan rejects strict diet labels like vegan, keto, or carnivore 28:09 - Why vegetarianism made him depressed and what B12 changed 30:08 - Whole foods versus manufactured foods in daily family eating 31:43 - Pasture-raised eggs, vitamin K, and nutrient density in animal foods 34:44 - Seed oils, linoleic acid, and why manufactured foods promote weight gain 36:16 - Autophagy, three-day fasting, and cell repair 38:22 - What he consumes during a fast and how Flexibility Fuel fits in 39:32 - What's in Flexibility Fuel and why he stacks supplements 41:13 - Factory farming, nutrient density, and low-quality produce 42:07 - Folate, folic acid, histamine, and his critique...
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    1 h et 1 min
  • The Power of Nutrition and Faith in Overcoming Challenges. JD Tremblay.

    The Power of Nutrition and Faith in Overcoming Challenges. JD Tremblay.
    Jul 27 2026

    Ep 109: On this episode we are grateful to have JD Tremblay. We'll talk about what it really means to be "hungry for more in life," how mental fitness and faith can sustain you when everything feels stacked against you, and how that same mindset can help tackle food injustice and build healthier, more hopeful neighborhoods—right here in places like East Cleveland and similar communities around the world.

    JD Tremblay is an ultra‑endurance triathlete and one of only three people in the world to complete the EpicDeca, a nearly unimaginable feat involving ten iron-distance triathlons in ten days across all six Hawaiian Islands. He's taken the mindset that carried him through extreme races and turned it into a mission of mentoring men, supporting under‑resourced youth, and using sport as a doorway to hope, character, and opportunity.

    #EatBetterFoodToday #nutrition #mentalfitness #communityhealth #fasting #resilience #faith #lifestylechange

    Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for YouTube videos, this week's recipe, interviews, books, research.

    Look for information on JD https://jdtremblay.com or https://linkedin.com/in/jdtremblay

    What's In Season https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/

    Cleveland Kitchen https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/

    Donate to Support our Center in East Cleveland https://www.thesantefoundation.org

    00:00 Introduction to the Sante Foundation and JD's Journey

    04:26 The Evolution of Hunger: From Childhood to Military

    09:29 Fueling for Endurance: The Vegan Diet Experiment

    11:53 Mental Fitness: Strategies for Overcoming Adversity

    14:09 Global Perspectives on Food Scarcity and Childhood Needs

    17:56 Addressing Food Injustice: The Role of Education and Awareness

    25:45 Blood Chemistry and Nutrition: Practical Insights for Families

    28:00 Understanding Cortisol and Energy Management

    34:19 The Importance of Fasting and Ketosis

    37:53 Living in Faith vs. Fear

    39:24 The Journey Behind 'Hunger for More in Life'

    42:17 Funding and Building Community Support

    44:25 Transformative Success Stories

    46:45 Values Before Goals: A Foundation for Change

    52:36 Practical Healthy Recipes for Families

    This podcast is about giving back. Join me every week as we redefine wellness one plate at a time. Let's make healthy eating accessible for everyone while supporting local sustainable farmers, chefs, businesses, and organizations.

    Subscribe to "Eat Better Food Today" for inspirations on living a healthier, happier, more meaningful life!

    This Podcast is a production of Sante´ Strategies, LLC. Sante´ translated is - Health Means Everything.

    This is the company I have started to begin this health and longevity journey, focused on food.

    Disclaimer: We are sharing our experiences on this Podcast. Please be sure to consult a medical professional.
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    58 min
  • Change Your Food to Change Your Health. Dr Jen Mann

    Change Your Food to Change Your Health. Dr Jen Mann
    Jun 30 2026
    Ep 108: On this episode we are grateful to have Dr. Jen Mann, a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in hormones, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Dr Mann is also the founder of Nova Wellness—a holistic clinic in the Bay Area focused on root-cause medicine, helping clients experience health as joyful, nourishing, and pleasurable. #EatBetterFoodToday #Longevity #Health #Inflamation #RootCause #ReverseIllness #thyroid #autoimmune #guthealth #foodasmedicine Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for YouTube videos, this week's recipe, interviews, books, research. Look for information on Dr Jen Mann https://www.novawellnessmed.com What's In Season https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/ Cleveland Kitchen https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/ Donate to Support our Center in East Cleveland https://www.thesantefoundation.org Breakfast: Eggs, Seasonal Veggies, and a Salad 1:19 What is a Naturopathic Doctor 1:43 Dr Jen Mann's Personal Health Journey and Reversing Illness 2:55 - Identifying the Root Cause of Inflammation - Everyone is Different – How do you Discover the Root Cause - Detailed History and Testing Picking the Right Health Path 8:05 - History, Testing, and the Right Guide o Naturopathic Doctor, Functional Medicine Doctor, Nutritionist o Your body knows how to heal. We help you create the conditions to make that possible. Growing Awareness of Health and Longevity 11:50 - Wake-Up Call that I Can Feel Better, Be Healthy Food, Inflammation and Root Cause 14:26 - Number One Cause of Illness is Related to Food - Without Healthy Food its Really Hard to Heal - Change Your Health by Changing Your Food - Unhealthy foods are feeding this forest fire of inflammation that's affects your Brain, your Gut, your Mood, your Energy - Sugar is Pure Inflammation. Pure Disease Progression. - Athletes on the other hand use Food as Medicine, Food as Fuel to Perform - Start with an Elimination Diet – Can Heal in 5 Days o Creates a stable Blood Sugar Baseline that helps with hormones o You'll stop the Swings of having a Meal, feeling Sleepy, that 3 o'clock Nap, that Grogginess Gut Health for Better Metabolism, Autoimmune, Brain Health 22:54 - Remove Processed Foods - Eat Good, Nutrient Dense, Organic if Possible, Whole Foods - Eat Seasonally, Farmers Markets, Fermented Foods - Off Season – Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Underserved Urban Areas – Food Access, Nutrition Education 29:06 - What if naturopathic doctors, functional medicine doctors were our primary care doctors - What if schools taught about eating whole foods - What if doctors prescribed food - Our Grandmothers used Food as Medicine - You Can Have a Budget Friendly Healthy Diet Success Story 32:48 - Solved the energy, brain fog issue with removing gluten, parasites, reducing stress - Organic and Imported wheat allowed her to eat gluten again First Place to Start 37:10 - Start with an Elimination Diet and follow a Whole 30 Plan - And Find a Qualified Health Partner to Guide You The Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken & Vegetables 47:25 This podcast is about giving back. Join me every week as we redefine wellness one plate at a time. Let's make healthy eating accessible for everyone while supporting local sustainable farmers, chefs, businesses, and organizations. Subscribe to "Eat Better Food Today" for inspirations on living a healthier, happier, more meaningful life! This Podcast is a production of Sante´ Strategies, LLC. Sante´ translated is - Health Means Everything. This is the company I have started to begin this health and longevity journey, focused on food. Disclaimer: We are sharing our experiences on this Podcast. Please be sure to consult a medical professional.
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    47 min
  • Transforming School Food Systems: Local & Organic for Less Money. Chef Greg Christian.

    Transforming School Food Systems: Local & Organic for Less Money. Chef Greg Christian.
    Jun 7 2026
    Ep 107: On this episode we are grateful to have Greg Christian. Greg Christian, a Chicago-based chef, entrepreneur, and thought leader. Greg's work has quietly shaped the sustainable food movement in schools for more than four decades. Greg is the founder of Beyond Green Partners, as well as the non-profit Sustainable Food Institute of America (SFIA), where he has helped define what sustainability looks like in real-world food service—long before it became a trend. #EatBetterFoodToday #Longevity #Health #smallfarms #ocalfarmers #community #environment #economy #healthyliving #buildinghealth #healthandwellness Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for YouTube videos, this week's recipe, interviews, books, research. Look for information on Greg Christian: https://gregorychristian.com/ What's In Season https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/ Cleveland Kitchen https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/ Donate to Support our Center in East Cleveland https://www.thesantefoundation.org Breakfast & Morning Routine: Gym, Skate Wing in Olive Oil :41 Greg's Sustainability Journey 3:50 Started with a sick child and organic food helped her about 23yrs agoAsked questions about where his ingredients came from, where the garbage went School Food 8:23 Started in Chicago Public Schools about 22yrs agoA NY School had 1000 kids and Only 80 Ate Lunch Because it was So Bad Now they buy from 35 local farms and 600 kids eat lunch Kitchens are Inefficient – make too much food – its all frozen and reheated2lbs of Food Thrown Away per Child – Greg had them weigh itIn all socio-economic neighborhoodsTime to Cook Created by Heating less Food (ie less waste) and less variety of food With Time to Cook – Now Teach Them After the Kids & Cooks Agree on a Menu 16:36 Greg's team then teaches them how to cook the new Menu in a test kitchen firstTeach Knife Skills, Everyone does the Food Prep together (no prep silos)Get them to 30% from scratch, they see waste go down and then it keeps getting Better The Ingredients 22:30 If you Scratch Cook School Lunches, 85% could be less money than the processed foodWe Save Schools Money Everywhere We Go, Every TimeKids end up asking for more Food instead of Throwing it AwayAnd You Can Make Mac'n Cheese from Scratch with Real Cheese, Local Milk Creating a Scratch Kitchen at School 26:49 You need a strong Kitchen LeaderYou Need to Empower the Kitchen StaffLeaderships Creates a Kitchen with 100% Retention Rate The Challenge of Sourcing Local Ingredients 31:12 Myth: You Can't Source Enough Local Ingredients If You Plan, You Can Myth: You Can't Afford Local Ingredients If You Account for Food Waste if Processed vs Local, You Can Waste: Most Schools order 115% of What They Need to Account for WasteBring the Farmers into the PlanningYou Don't Switch 100% Processed to Local in One YearStart with One Breakfast and One Lunch per Week, Scratch, Local Impact of Food Quality on Student Behavior 39:55 Changing to Good Ingredients at school in Illinois: the Grades Went Up, Bad Behavior Went Down, the Kids are CalmerFeed a Kid Whole Foods and Not Sugar, They're Going to be More Present, They're Going to be More AwakeBring Teachers to See the Farms their Food Now Comes FromTaste the Food on the Farm First Thing to Start Down a New School Path for Feeding Children 43:54 Start with an Assessment: How Much Scratch Cooking is Happening TodayMeals per Labor Hour. Equipment on Hand. Pay Structure.In a Large School System, Pick One or Two Schools Willing to Try Something Different The Recipe: Pasta with a Garlic, Bean Sauce and Parmesean 47:25 This podcast is about giving back. A portion of our profits supports initiatives combating child hunger in underserved communities like East Cleveland, Ohio. Join me every week as we redefine wellness one plate at a time. Let's make healthy eating accessible for everyone while supporting local sustainable farmers, chefs, businesses, and organizations. Subscribe to "Eat Better Food Today" for weekly inspiration on living a healthier, happier, more meaningful life! This Podcast is a production of Sante Strategies, LLC. Sante translated is - Health Means Everything. This is the company I have started to begin this health and longevity journey, focused on food. Disclaimer: We are sharing our experiences on this Podcast. Please be sure to consult a medical professional.
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    53 min