There are dangerous levels of glyphosate and other harmful chemicals used in food that could be causing cancer. In this episode of The Better Prescription, Dr. Minni Malhotra discusses how the recommended limits of glyphosate are not being adhered to in food and what foods contain it in excess. She explains how harmful it is for us and lists the many ways it can be destructive to our health. Dr. Malhotra also warns us which foods containing this toxin we should avoid and how we can detoxify from it to prevent its harmful effects and even prevent cancer! Tune in today to learn some useful tips about how to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Insight into the research that indicates that glyphosate is a cancer-causing chemical.
• What the current regulations are about ‘safe’ levels of glyphosate in food.
• How much glyphosate is in our foods and examples of which foods contain the highest levels.
• Concluding that glyphosate is harmful to humans.
• Six ways in which glyphosate could be harming you: firstly, it may rob you of minerals.
• Two: it could damage your liver.
• Three: it may lead to gut health issues.
• Four: it could damage your kidneys.
• Five: it could increase your risk of serious health issues.
• Six: it could disrupt mitochondrial function.
• Dr. Malhotra’s advice on which of the foods that contain glyphosate you should avoid.
• How you can detoxify from glyphosate.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email Address

Anchor Wellness Center

The Institute for Functional Medicine

The International Agency for Research on Cancer

Monsanto

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

General Mills

Pepsi Co.

Environmental Working Group

The Quaker Oats Company

The Environmental Protection Agency

International Energy Research

The Food and Drug Administration

Kellogg’s

Mega Food

Ben & Jerry’s

Tony Felder Farm

Mom’s Organic Market

Nature’s Path

One Degree Organic Foods

Happy Family Organics

Patagonia

PCC Community Markets

Amy’s Kitchen

Are you looking for ways to lower your spending and get the best deals? Then you have come to the right place! We have all done it at least once, go out shopping for groceries and come back with much more than intended. This coupled with increasing food costs, means we all need to reconsider our shopping habits. In this episode, listeners will hear 30 top tips to help you save money on your next grocery shopping mission. Some tips include staying away from the coupon trap, the importance of shopping lists, common misconceptions about the freezer sections, why shopping alone is better, and much more! Tune in today to hear the best tips and tricks to help you budget better with, Dr. Minni Malhotra!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Stay away from the coupon trap
• Make a list of what you need and stick to it.
• What to do if you have forgotten your list to remember the items that you need.
• Remember to take advantage of clearance sales like you would at other stores.
• How some basic math can help you identify the best deal in the aisle.
• Reducing the amount of meat you buy and replacing it with vegetarian meals.
• Join loyalty programs to take advantage of unique deals.
• Prioritizing meals or food that you can freeze.
• The advantages of meal prepping when trying to save money.
• Meticulously track grocery spending and stick to your budget.
• Avoid convenience and pre-packaged meals.
• Why shopping alone is an easy way to reduce spending.
• How to ensure the best deals when buying in bulk.
• A software resource that can help you find the best deals.
• Why you should non-brand items instead of branded items.
• Benefits of shopping during quieter times to your budget.
• Why getting to know the staff can help you save and find the best deals.
• An example of an alternative to a grocery store.
• Start with a basket to avoid the psychological temptation of filling a cart.
• What type of music the grocery store plays to keep you there for longer.
• Use your freezer and use it properly.
• When is the best time to shop.
• Take advantage of delivery services in order to avoid in-store temptations.
• How taking a photo of your fridge or pantry can help you save.
• The common misconception about the freezer section.
• Check your receipt, sometimes the stores make mistakes.
• Alternative examples for listeners on where to buy healthy snacks.
• Skipping an ingredient if you only need a small amount.
• We end off with a final resource to help you budget further.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

The Kitchn

Megan Splawn on LinkedIn

Megan Splawn on Instagram

Ibotta Application

Anchor Wellness Center

Dr. Minni Malhotra

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email

The Institue for Functional Medicine

We’ve all heard the expression, but today Dr. Minni Malhotra answers the question “Is laughter really the best medicine?” Tuning in, you’ll hear how varying the benefits of laughter can be. Dr. Minni explains what actually happens physiologically when you laugh and elaborates on how this can affect your mental health, your immune system, stress relief, physical pain, physical tension, and even your weight loss efforts. She sheds light on new research into the positive effects of laughter on diabetes treatment and talks about how it may prevent heart disease, stroke, and types of cancers, and how laughing may even help you to live longer. To hear all these fascinating insights into the many health benefits of laughter as well as Dr. Minni’s tips on how to incorporate it into your life daily life, tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Today’s topic: is laughter really is the best medicine?
• How varying the benefits of laughter are.
• How laughter affects your mental health.
• What actually happens physiologically when you laugh.
• New research into the positive effects of laughter on diabetes treatment.
• A study that proved that laughing after dinner resulted in a lower blood sugar spike.
• How there are no downsides to laughing.
• How laughter helps your immune system.
• How laughter encourages an endorphin release which can reduce pain and relieve stress.
• Why laughter may help you to live longer.
• How laughter may prevent heart disease, stroke, and even types of cancers.
• The weight-loss benefits of laughter.
• How laughter helps to release physical tension.
• How to incorporate laughter into your life daily life.
• The benefits of finding a humor therapy group.
• Some funny shows that Dr. Minni recommends.
• The benefits of having a pet.
• Why you shouldn’t be afraid to laugh at yourself.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Rick and Morty

Friends

How I Met Your Mother

Black Monday

Peep Show

Trailer Park Boys

Comedy Central

Anchor Wellness Center

Dr. Minni Malhotra

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email

The Institue for Functional Medicine