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Mar 2024
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TMHS 777 - How To Eat Smarter & Live He...

SHAWN STEVENSON
About this episode

If you want to live a healthier lifestyle, chances are that you’ll have to get your household on board. And the latest science is affirming that those familial and social connections are actually key indicators of our health outcomes. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to discover how to protect your health through the power of shared family meals.

Today you’re going to hear my interview on The Dr. Gundry Podcast. This interview includes important conversations on the role our environment plays in influencing our health, how to get your family on board with healthy eating habits, and the science-backed benefits of eating with the people you love. You’ll also hear some insider information on The Eat Smarter Family Cookbook, including my inspiration for writing the book and what you can expect inside the cookbook. 

When you make shifts in your environment, it can automatically influence your behaviors and habits. I hope this episode arms you with the tools and science you need to upgrade your environment and improve the health of your entire family. Enjoy! 

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • Why focusing on microculture is a powerful way to create change. 
  • How having healthy social connections can improve your health outcomes.
  • What percentage of families eat together on a regular basis. 
  • The connection between nutrient intake and shared family meals. 
  • How many times per week you should eat with your family. 
  • My best tips for carving out time for family meals with a busy schedule. 
  • What instinctive elaboration is. 
  • How a family dinner can help you bond and connect with your children.
  • Why using gratitude at mealtimes is so impactful. 
  • How eating with others can activate your parasympathetic nervous system. 
  • Why you have to focus on your own energy before you can inspire change in others.
  • My #1 tip for helping your kids disconnect from their screens at mealtimes.
  • How your culture influences your cravings.
  • The rates of ultra-processed food consumption in children. 
  • How your diet influences your mood and mental well-being.
  • Why dialing in your priorities is the key to changing your family culture.
  • What the tube torus is. 
  • How to utilize fasting in a way that aligns with your lifestyle.

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