Wellness Beets Podcast

NEWS & UPDATESWe talk about some really big news: Alex is leaving the show! We talk about how we came to this decision, what type of thinking went into it, and how sad we are to have this go down! But we also talk about the future of the podcast and how Brittany plans to take it to a whole new level. Alex explains why she had to make the difficult decision and that sparks a conversation on the Art of Saying “No.” Brittany and Alex both share advice on what helps them and how saying no is a way to say yes to your best self.RESOURCE:This is Your Brain on Nature   ALEX'S NEXT STEPSAlex is taking the time to focus on the future of the Healthy Hormones Group Program, as well as a whole-food, natural detoxification support Detox program along with Megan of GingerNewtrition.  In the fall, she’s also going to be premiering a gut health and support coaching membership site...so stayed tuned for that! To learn more about the Winter Detox starting February 18th, check out this page.  

News & UpdatesJoin Brittany in the Local Eats Project and share your own meals by using #localeatsproject.  Check out Megan and Alex’s brand new Detox Skin Care Guide...we’re so excited to get it out there!   About Maddy MoonMadelyn Moon spent the last several years training for fitness competitions and modeling photo shoots, only to come to the conclusion that obsessing over food and her body was taking her further away from her passion, not closer. Today, Life Coach Maddy Moon teaches other women and men how to take control of their relationship with food while enjoying every minute of their newfound freedom. Maddy is the host of the Mind Body Musings Podcast and the author of the free guide 10 Proven Steps for Ending Any Diet Obsession. Her work has been featured in The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Paleo Magazine, Vice and Breaking Muscle. She graduated from the University of Texas in Austin and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and currently resides in Colorado, coaching

NEWS & UPDATESBrittany talks about her adventures in Local Eats Project. Join the challenge with your own meals and use #localeatsproject. Alex chats about her and Megan’s (of GingerNewtrition) new Detox Skin Care Guide coming out in just a few days...keep an eye out on Instagram for free content all about that! NEW HABITSSince it’s the new year, we talk all about the different ways we set new healthy habits for ourselves.  Brittany talks about her 100 Goals Exercise and how she uses it to build new habits into her daily life throughout the year (and hopefully for a lifetime!). Alex discusses the 12 Monthly Challenge approach she likes and we chit chat about the importance of flexibility and mindset around setting new goals for yourself. Resources:Gretchen Rubin’s work David Allen’s Getting Things Done Tim Ferriss 4 Hours Work Week   EASY FOOD RULESBrittany shares her funny (and sad) trip to a regular grocery store in Memphis and how it got her thinking about the food cho

NEWS & UPDATES Brittany talks about her adventures in Local Eats Project. Join the challenge with your own meals and use #localeatsproject. (And since it’s still the holidays, don’t forget about her Dairy-Free Eggnog video).  Alex chats about her and Megan’s (of GingerNewtrition) new Detox Skin Care Guide coming out January...keep an eye out on Instagram for free content all about that!   TRIGGER FOODS AND EATING DISORDERSWe revisit our previous discussion of the 21 Day Sugar Detox and how we do with food challenges.  We end up talking about food deprivation, having treats during the holidays, and how trigger foods can set us off.  We also talk about Brittany’s history of having an eating disorder and how that has changed her approach to food in general. Resources:The Nutrient Boot CampThe Wahl’s Protocol   INNACCURATE NUTRITION LABELSWe talk about errors that can often occur when it comes to protein and fiber in packaged foods. Brittany reveals

News & UpdatesBrittany talks about her adventures in Local Eats Project and her most recent Dairy-Free Eggnog video.  Alex chats about her and Megan’s (of GingerNewtrition) new Detox Skin Care Guide coming out January...keep an eye out on Instagram for free content all about that.   GMO SalmonWe discuss the new release of GMO salmon and how it is made (crossed an Atlantic Salmon with Pacific-Chinook Salmon with added DNA from an eel-like ocean pout). We also talk about how many retailers are deciding to not carry it, as well as an interesting new movie about the topic that Brittany found out about: Consumed, The Movie.   Sugar DetoxWe talk about Brittany’s repeat experiences with the 21 Day Sugar Detox and how she inspired Alex to cut back on her processed sugar intake as well. We talk briefly about food restriction and how we respond to it.   Finding Enjoyment in Stress Management Brittany talks about the Inquiring Minds podcast interview with Robert Sapolsky and how it pr

UPDATESBrittany talks all about her Local Eats Project and how she’s going to be posting 1 recipe per month made out of local foods; she asks everyone who wants to join her to do so! Use the hashtag #localeatsproject on social media to follow along.  Brittany is also doing the 21 Day Sugar Detox/Whole 30 starting on November 30th. She’ll be doing an periscope and Instagram post each day on the topic. Alex talks about finishing up the Toxic Home Makeover and the new Skin Care Guide her and Megan of GingerNewtrition have coming up. She also talks about her upcoming Periscope series (her handle is @digprimal over there) and how people can benefit from all that information.   SUGAR, ALCOHOL AND THE HOLIDAYS We talk about how we deal with extra temptations and indulgences in the holidays. We talk about abstaining, minimizing, and picking healthier options and how you can change between these choices throughout the season! We also discuss the benefits of focusing on making connections and

UPDATESBrittany talks all about her Local Eats Project and how she’s going to be posting one recipe per month made out of local foods; she asks everyone who wants to join her to do so!Use the hashtag #localeatsproject on social media to follow along. Megan of GingerNewtrition and Alex have released the new version of the Toxic Home Makeover, along with an 8 week video mini-course that helps you implement all of these changes in a methodical and stress-free manner. Grab your guide and join us over on our Instagram accounts (digprimal and gingernewtrition) for the 30 day Toxic Home Makeover Challenge that we’re posting on every single day in the month of November.   EYE HEALTH QUESTION “Hi ladies! I’d love to hear your thoughts on how to maintain good eye health. I’m 28 years old but after my son was born last year my vision drastically took a nosedive. Even the optometrist is quite surprised. Even if I can’t reverse the damage already done, I would love to know wha

INTERVIEWIn this episode Brittany interviews Trisha Hughes. Trisha is the creator behind Eat Your Beets, a website dedicated to wholesome & easy family friendly recipes. She's paired her passion for feeding her family gluten free, nutritious fare while also making sure she keeps a healthy balance with occasional sweet treats. An avid traveler, she & her husband love taking their 4 children on adventures & believe the best way to truly experience any new place is through their stomachs! She loves the art of storytelling through food and her images have inspired others, creating an opportunity for her to teach food photography through her ebook, Eat Pretty Things, & at her in-person workshops.   Trisha and Brittany discuss: Following the GAPS diet to heal eczema for her 1 year old son. He saw results in one week. You can read the full GAPS story here. The intensity of GAPS detoxing and die-off period The challenges of feeding four kids with one on the GAPS diet How to prep travel meals&nbs

Show Supporter: Wild Zora Meat & Veggie Bars Alex and I are always looking for nutrient-rich, real food snacks we can enjoy on the go. So we’re thrilled to have Wild Zora as an official sponsor of the podcast. A complete and balanced snack is more than just meat, Wild Zora Meat and Veggie Bars include a balance of grass-fed or naturally raised meats mixed with one serving of certified-organic fruits and veggies. Every bar is super nutrient dense and 100% real food. Go over to WildZora.com to check out all their yummy flavors and stock up on their high-quality snacks. On Episode #34, Alex discusses ways to safely stop taking hormonal birth control and ways to restore hormonal cycle health. She also gets into uterine myomas and how to slow down and reverse it's growth. And then she gives simple tips for improving alignment and posture in daily life. Go to DigPrimal.com and SparkleKitchen.com for the show notes and all links discussed in the show.

Show Supporter: Wild Zora Meat & Veggie Bars Alex and I are always looking for nutrient-rich, real food snacks we can enjoy on the go. So we’re thrilled to have Wild Zora as an official sponsor of the podcast. A complete and balanced snack is more than just meat, Wild Zora Meat and Veggie Bars include a balance of grass-fed or naturally raised meats mixed with one serving of certified-organic fruits and veggies. Every bar is super nutrient dense and 100% real food. Go over to WildZora.com to check out all their yummy flavors and stock up on their high-quality snacks. On Episode #34, Alex and Brittany share their thoughts on the latest news that the World Health Organization has declared bacon and other processed meats as carcinogenic foods. Until further notice, they are still eating bacon. Gluten-free bread is also discussed and why there are better food options like high-carb vegetables to eat in their place. Alex and Brittany then share all the podcasts they love and provide a list in the show

On this show Alex and Brittany cover all thing cold and flu, from prevention to natural remedies you can use at home. We talk neti pots, medicinal herbs, which teas to drink and how to help you decongest and decrease the length of your symptoms. At the end, Brittany offers three alternatives for eggs since so many people are sensitive to them. You'll be surprised how easy it is to create! 

Brittany interviews special guest, Eileen Laird. Eileen uses the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet and lifestyle to manage rheumatoid arthritis and shares an array of resources on her popular blog, Phoenix Helix. She explains the AIP diet, how lifestyle plays a major role, how to go about reintroducing foods and the difference between reversing and curing an autoimmune disease. 

Alex confirms that Neti Pots are actually effective in reducing mucus and can shorten a cold. In this episode we also discuss choosing the right multivitamin for prenatal care and why Alex chose Nutreince. Brittany dives into the argument against losing the last 5 pounds and accepting your body's natural weight.   More detailed show notes can be found on SparkleKitchen.com and DigPrimal.com. We love questions! Send us yours at wellnessbeets@gmail.com and we'll answer it on an upcoming show! Thank you so much for listening!

Which Vitamin D supplements are best, how do you take them and when is the best time to take them? Alex and Brittany answer these questions along with explaining magnesium's link to decreased stress and listening to your body for better health. 

Why is dairy on the “bad” food list? Alex and Brittany explain that dairy is healthy for people that tolerate it and they also discuss the benefits of raw dairy too. Then they provide resources for finding quality food in rural areas. 

  The controversies show. Alex and Brittany debate the controversies in alternative medicine and why the media misinterprets scientific studies. We share how to decipher these studies for yourself. Then we give our best tips for preserving vegetables. Learn how to eat the best tasting tomatoes this winter!  

This episode is a knowledge-packed Q&A with our friend, Megan Rand from GingerNewtrition. She coveres everything hormonally and adrenally related including endometriosis, skin issues and progesterone balancing. 

  Is there a remedy for food allergies? Alex and Brittany discuss a new therapy option for sufferers. Then they define the whys and why nots of taking daily multivitamins. Brittany also discusses the many options of filtered water and how to choose the best one for you. 

  Alex and Brittany go into the nitty gritty of workout recovery, pre- and post-workout meals and how to choose the right exercise. Then we discuss our daily skin care routines and our go-to beauty products. 

Alex and Brittany discuss how to live and thrive with significant others who eat differently from you. Then Brittany descibes a variety of yoga styles and how they're used for health purposes. Find a list of yoga resources in the show notes.