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Episode 57: Nourishing the Body for Strength and Longevity with Peggy Curry
Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast: Take Control of Your Bone Health
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[3:17] Maintaining good health..
[9:01] Cooking good, sharing, and empowering healthy choices.
[12:12] Diet affects all body symptoms.
[15:14] 21-day elimination, anti-inflammatory diet.
[18:27] Choose beneficial fats, including olives and avocado.
[21:02] Encouraging intentional, beneficial, and varied eating habits.
[24:58] Local farmers markets promote sustainable, chemical-free farming.
[29:23] Emotional self-care is essential for well-being.
[30:47] Encouraging cooking for health and healing.
[36:27] Creating delicious dishes and dressings.
[39:34] Prevent bone loss and strengthen bones naturally.
From Stool Labs to Clean Slates: Understanding Gluten's Impact on Health
Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In this empowering episode 57, host Debi is honored to have guest Peggy Curry, a formidable advocate for healthy eating, delve into the critical role of food as medicine for keeping bones strong and bodies thriving.
Peggy, a seasoned educator and food entrepreneur, engages in a candid conversation with Debi about the far-reaching impact of dietary choices on preteens and the importance of a gluten-free lifestyle. From sharing her personal battles with osteopenia and early menopause to the transformative journey of creating Curry Girls Kitchen with her daughter, Peggy’s wealth of experience cascades through this episode. Peggy and Debi explore the interconnectedness of bodily systems and how gluten’s potential harm extends beyond intolerance, affecting overall health and bone strength. They also unpack the elements of Peggy’s transformative 21-day cleansing with food reset program, dive deep into inflammatory foods and their alternatives, and revel in the joy and simplicity of gluten-free cooking.
Join Debi and Peggy as they navigate the profound significance of eating intentionally for bone health, discuss the overlooked value of vegetables in calcium intake, and the momentous benefits of sustainable farming. This conversation is not just about the food on your plate, but the holistic approach to nourishing your body and soul.
Here are some of the topics discussed:
- The importance of a gluten-free diet for bone health and overall well-being.
- Gluten intolerance diagnosis via stool tests versus blood tests.
- A 21-day reset program to identify inflammatory foods and encourage a more anti-inflammatory diet.
- The role of food in disease prevention and healthy aging.
- Cooking with cast-iron pans, the inclusion of fermented foods, and the necessity of iron in your diet.
Where to find Peggy:
"Understanding food as medicine transformed not only my health but the vitality of my entire family." [9:58]
"We're not just nourishing our bodies; we're healing our bones with every bite we take." [30:12]
"Every meal is a chance to build a stronger, healthier future for ourselves and our children." [39:04]
"Bone health goes beyond supplements and workouts; it's deeply rooted in the gut, where our food tells its story." [43:50]
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
According to Peggy, stool tests are preferred over blood tests for diagnosing gluten intolerance because they are more accurate in identifying the condition.
Peggy mentions several inflammatory foods to avoid, including gluten, dairy, nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, chilies), coffee, alcohol, high-sugar foods, and certain grains. Oats are specifically mentioned as a potential issue, so they’re excluded as well.
Yes, Debi and Peggy discuss the risks of consuming meat from animals treated with antibiotics, including the potential ingestion of pesticides and toxins, which can be detrimental to health.
Yes, Debi mentions how gluten can negatively affect the gallbladder and highlights the interconnectedness between our bodily systems, autoimmune conditions, and the inflammation caused by certain diets.