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It has been brilliant to catch up with Christoffer van Tulleken and share our experiences around processed food and the power of education. Through our work with Healing Neighbourhoods, we extend Chris's efforts, by educating our neighbors on how to access healthy food that people can eat in abundance to gain health. The outcomes of people understanding the health issues associated with processed foods to then offer the tools and education on how to navigate around this issue and consume whole foods are immense! In just a few months, we’ve seen people's mental and physical health improve dramatically, and we've been able to achieve this in deprived areas. A common question that arises is: "It's all well and good to say that processed food is bad for me, but I cannot afford to eat healthy food." In my experience, this couldn't be further from the truth. And I ate for £2.75 a day for 3 months to prove this. The problem isn't that healthy food is expensive, but that it's extremely difficult to understand what is healthy and where to find it affordably. Additionally, knowing how to cook healthy meals can be challenging. Furthermore, people's intuition to crave healthy food is so diminished due to the addictive nature of processed foods that they struggle to navigate and reconnect with their long-lost intuition. Chris is completely right, our food system is rotten and fueld by industry without any regard to health but solely driven by profit. “The British Food Foundation is funded by almost every food company you can think of, including Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Mondelēz, PepsiCo, Mars, Danone, Kerry and Cargill.”38 With masses of misleading information and a lack of access to whole foods in their immediate environment, people have little chance of making informed choices about sourcing the right food. Nowadays, this is not just an issue for those living in poverty but also for the wealthy, as disguised processing of foods affects all categories. As Chris's remarkable work shows, processed foods change us to the very core of our brain signaling. Our brain pathways resemble those of a gambling addict when we consume these foods, and within a few months, our bodies change into shapes we can hardly recognize. Factors such as food deserts, lack of access, diminished intuition, brainwashing marketing, and lack of knowledge all contribute to this issue. Chris and his team are coming out with an amazing new documentary called "The Irresistible," and I have to say, it’s super well done from what I’ve seen! If you haven’t read Chris’s book, "Ultra Processed People," do check it out and let me know your thoughts. Thank you Christoffer van Tulleken for all that you do. Your work has been part of the success stories of our patients and neighbours and you sure are saving lives!! #ultrapraprocessedfood #ultraprocessedpeople

"While we fight food inequality and push for further regulation, there is a fine line between educating people and terrifying them. That line might be arbitrary – but, then again, so are many definitions of ultra-processed foods." #ultraprocessedfoods #ultraprocessedfood #food #foodanddrink #healthyeating #healthyeatinghabits #healthyeatingtips #fastfood #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #lifestylechoices #lifestyle #healthandwellbeing #wellness

Beyond the Bun: Rethinking Our Food Choices 🍔🌱 The modern diet is a stark contrast to the nourishment our ancestors enjoyed. Shelves groan under the weight of processed foods, genetically modified ingredients, and lab-grown substitutes. While convenience and affordability are undeniable perks, the long-term health implications are a growing concern. It's time to reclaim our plates and nourish our bodies with wholesome, real food. Cultivating a deeper connection to our food sources is essential. Exploring local farmers' markets and supporting organic agriculture can provide access to fresh, unadulterated produce. Learning to cook at home empowers us to control ingredients and savor the flavors of whole foods. By embracing traditional cooking methods and preserving techniques, we can rediscover the joy of preparing meals from scratch. Nourishing our bodies with nutrient-dense foods is paramount for optimal health and well-being. Prioritizing whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables can provide the essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants our bodies crave. Incorporating fermented foods into our diet can support gut health and boost immunity. A shift towards a plant-based diet can significantly reduce our ecological footprint while promoting human health. Exploring the diverse world of plant-based proteins, such as lentils, chickpeas, tofu, and tempeh, can offer delicious and sustainable alternatives to animal-based products. Not that animal based food is bad of course! By making conscious choices about what we eat, we can contribute to a healthier planet and a healthier future for generations to come. 🍎🍇🍉 #HealthyEating #RealFood #PlantBased #Organic #LocalFood #FarmersMarket #WholeFoods #Nutrition #Wellness #SustainableLiving #FoodSovereignty #FoodEducation #CleanEating #GutHealth #ImmunityBoost #ReduceProcessedFoods #SupportLocalFarmers #EatTheRainbow #MindfulEating #ConsciousConsumer #FoodIsMedicine #FoodFreedom #FoodRevolution #HealthyLifestyle #PlantPower #Vegan #Vegetarian #Flexitarian #Whole30 #Paleo #Keto #LowCarb #HighProtein #WeightLoss #Fitness #HealthyRecipes

Imagine, my friends, foods that promise convenience but at what cost? Our bodies, our sacred temples, are being quietly eroded by these UPFs, which now constitute more than half of the average diet. It's especially troubling to know that our younger generations and those in underprivileged communities are most at risk, with diets comprising up to 80% of these processed pitfalls. 🍃 Here's the Bright Side: Unprocessing Our Plates It's time to reclaim our health, one unprocessed meal at a time. Here’s how we can begin to heal our gut and nourish our bodies with the love they deserve: Embrace Whole Foods: Nature has blessed us with a bounty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins that come without a barcode. Let’s fill our plates with these vibrant life forces. Read Labels: When you do buy packaged foods, aim for those with ingredients you recognize, short ingredient lists, and minimal added sugars and additives. Cook at Home: Rediscover the joy of cooking. It’s not just about the food but the love that simmers in every pot and the joy of sharing a meal cooked from the heart. Support Local & Organic: Whenever possible, choose local and organic produce to reduce your exposure to harmful pesticides and support sustainable farming practices. Mindful Eating: Let's slow down and savor our meals, listening to our bodies and feeding them not just for sustenance but for health and happiness. My friends, let this moment be our wake-up call. A healthier, happier life awaits us, free from the chains of ultra-processed foods. It’s not just about living longer but living well, with every fiber of our being vibrant with health and energy. 🌺 Join Me on This Journey to Wellness 🌺 Together, we can turn the tide against the epidemic of processed foods and step into a life where every meal is a celebration of health. Let’s not wait for a better moment; the time is now. #UnprocessYourPlate #EatRealFood #WellnessWarrior #GutHealthMatters DM me to request a free discovery call with my team to discuss what are the root cause of your gut woes.

In an effort to do some intention setting at the end of last year I made a commitment to myself to do more regular exercise and eat better in 2024. And then, like a subliminal message, I felt compelled to watch ‘You Are What You Eat, The Twin Experiment’ on Netflix. At one time or another, many of us have been affected by stomach churning documentaries about our food chain and how much damage eating three burgers a day can do to your body, but this was an interesting and slightly different angle. It’s more of an exploration into how our bodies genuinely respond to a plant-based diet and a healthy omnivore diet. There is also a generous side order of important stories about animal living conditions and how that directly affects what we consume and the fascinating and wonderful Daniel Humm (renowned chef and owner of 11 Madison, one of the best restaurants in the world) explaining how he risked his business and reputation to turn plant based. The series includes a detailed analysis of the ingredients that make their way into very well known products on our supermarket shelves and the findings were pretty shocking. No more spoilers as I think every human should watch this because essentially, a lot of us are still incredibly naive about the unsavoury things that go into mass produced food. Consumers have great power, if we use it. We’ve seen just how quickly brands have come up with new ranges when people go plant based en masse. If consumers demand it, brands will provide it. Where brands are concerned there should be a responsibility to provide healthy, correctly labelled food. I’m not talking about calories here, either. It’s about brands playing their part in how much a clean and ethical supply chain really impacts our overall health and wellbeing as a population. Brands, product designers and advertisers all have a huge sway on what the population eats. I hope the growing movement for clean eating and a plant based diet will put more pressure on brands to re-evaluate their supply chains, manufacturing processes and ingredients. We need transparency and more and better product innovation. Some consumers can vote with their wallets for change but there is also a broader, critical education programme required so that clean eating is democratised and accessible too. Those on low incomes need to feel they are able to provide healthy, plant based meals for their families. At the moment, plant based diets probably feel out of reach for the majority. Our CEO, Gary Vaynerchuk was in London last week and at dinner one night we talked about what our most radical predictions could be for the next generation. Someone said: ‘will our next generation look at pictures of their families from 10-20 years ago tucking into roast chicken and steak and react with horror, or simply fascination, that we EVER did that?”

18: Eat me   Whenever you eat, you choose to eat a healthy and planned food that you carefully considered in advance, right? Rarely right. One of very common "advisors" in choosing food in the various environmental factors. Like a note from Alice in Wonderland, saying "Eat me".   Spoonful of facts: ·     The more sensitive person is, the more weight he or she gains when environment changes - in this specific study changes in weight of 9–15-year adolescents was monitored during summer camp (1) ·     When people eat in company, in pair, and one eats more food - the other one also eats more food, even if the stud participant is sure that eats according to their hunger and taste of food. This says that influence of environment factors is subconscious... (2) ·     If environment is full of small not intrusive reminders about diets (magazines, posters, people talking about it, etc.), people tend to adhere to the rules of this diet (even though they do not notice the influence) (3) ·     If a good tasting food is easy to access (visible, smelled, has a low-price barrier, etc.) people will also eat more than they planned (4) ·     If people have a binge eating disorder, disadvantageous ·     environment factors (daytime, being alone, a very desired food eaten before) can trigger a binge episode, and favourable factors may help to control it (5). Meanwhile - when you pass the bakery and are led inside of it by the smell of warm cinnamon buns - think again, is it you who is buying them, or they are leading you whichever way they like?   #spoonfulofreason #psychology #image #eating #hunger   Photo: Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash   Studies: 1. Externality in the nonobese: Effects of environmental responsiveness on weight: https://lnkd.in/d37iHGRZ 2, Are we aware of the external factors that influence our food intake?: https://lnkd.in/dkT6QEF4 3, Goal priming and eating behavior: enhancing self-regulation by environmental cues: https://lnkd.in/d-iehftC 4. Ecological Momentary Assessment of Obesogenic Eating Behavior: Combining Person‐Specific and Environmental Predictors: https://lnkd.in/dCcwu4xj 5. Internal and external antecedents of binge eating episodes in a group of women with bulimia nervosa: https://lnkd.in/dBGszpz9   My name is Monika, I am health and nutrition psychologist. I help to deal with daily and difficult questions about behaviour, thinking, emotions. I write, give lectures, and provide psychological counselling. Book my session here: https://lnkd.in/eCrD5Tx2

We recently had the pleasure of hosting Gavin from the The Chef Stage at Enriched Being. Gavin immersed himself in our microgreens business, capturing its essence through a fantastic video which we thought we'd share with you today !🌿 At Enriched Being, we're on a mission to prioritise health and wellness in every facet of life and share our experiences and knowledge gained along the way on how to live longer, healthier! It's been a year since we started growing microgreens (8 months since starting to sell commercially). These tiny nutritional powerhouses have become a staple in our own daily diet, and we've noticed they have helped significantly boost our overall health, strengthening our immune systems and helping us ward off colds and flu. In fact, it's been over a year since we last experienced a cold or flu—a testament to the effectiveness of our approach. Unfortunately, much of the food available in shops/supermarkets falls short in providing essential nutrients. Fresh produce often loses its goodness due to early cutting and prolonged transit and storage. That's why we're committed to championing natural, nutrient-dense options like microgreens. Plus, we're passionate about supporting local suppliers and eateries that deliver fresh, wholesome food to consumers. A big shout-out to Gavin and the Chef Stage for amplifying our narrative and mission. Let's take control of our own health and wellbeing together, and embrace a lifestyle enriched by natural wholesome goodness! #EnrichedBeing #HealthyLiving #MicrogreensMagic #ShopLocal #Microgreens #NaturalNutrition

Following up on my previous post about "We are what we eat," I want to share more about how our food choices impact our health, society, and planet. Have you ever thought about food as medicine? Eating the right foods can prevent many health issues. For instance, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats can reduce the risk of heart disease. Making mindful food choices helps us stay healthy and prevent problems before they start. What are some healthy foods you love? How have they made you feel better? Food is also a big part of our culture and identity. Different cuisines around the world tell stories of heritage and tradition. Sharing meals can bring people together and create lasting memories. What’s your favorite meal? Does it have any special cultural or family significance for you? The food industry is changing rapidly with innovations like vertical farming and plant-based proteins. These advancements aim to make food production more sustainable and help tackle global issues like food security and environmental impact. Have you tried any new food innovations like plant-based meats? What did you think? In our busy lives, we often eat quickly without thinking. Mindful eating encourages us to slow down and enjoy our food, which can lead to better digestion and healthier choices. Do you practice mindful eating? How has it changed the way you eat? "We are what we eat" highlights how our food choices affect our health, culture, and the environment. As someone passionate about food science, I’m excited about the future of food and committed to promoting healthier, more sustainable eating habits. Let’s continue this conversation! How do you see the role of food in your life and the world around you? Feel free to connect with me here on LinkedIn. I’d love to share more insights and learn from each other. ©️Ladi Okpanachi #FoodScience #Health #Nutrition #Sustainability #Innovation #CulturalHeritage #MindfulEating

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