Tara Vander Dussen – Millennial Mom Makes Milk Make Sense – Episode #136

Tara Vander Dussen, a 5th-generation dairy farmer, offers a unique perspective on an industry often misunderstood by those of us it nourishes. She helps explain the intricate connection between taking care of the farm and taking care of the environment. We talk agricultural technology, consumer trust, and the unwritten stories behind your food labels. Tara explains the dairy supply chain and the true nature of grass-fed products.

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The problem with snacking

When healthy people snack, they look for sustainable energy in the form of protein and fat.When metabolically unhealthy people snack, they look for stress relief, flavors, or emotional comfort. This leads to processed food consumption like chips, crackers, and snack bars.

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How metabolic health starts in the mouth

The connection between our mouths and metabolism is increasingly well-researched. More and more studies show a clear relationship between heart disease, mouth health, and even obesity. And yet, not nearly enough health professionals are talking about this. That’s why I’m sharing everything I know — so you can make better decisions for your future.

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“The Crucial Link Between Personal Wellness & Business Health”

“Stay Off My Operating Table®” Author Dr. Philip Ovadia featured in Newsweek article about metabolic disease aimed at business owners Dr. Philip Ovadia was recently featured in a Newsweek article about the link between personal wellness and business health. In the world of entrepreneurship, the health of a business often takes center stage, with metrics, KPIs,

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3 blood labs you shouldn’t order (and 3 you should)

Lab work is key for measuring metabolic health. But that doesn’t mean every lab test is useful. Studies show 30% of lab tests are inappropriate for checkups. An additional 40% to 60% are downright unnecessary. If your doctor isn’t ordering the right lab work, you may not know if you’re metabolically healthy.

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Breaking the cycle of poor metabolic health

If you want to break the cycle of poor metabolic health, you need to start with yourself — you must be your own catalyst. Here are some ways to get started: Set a dietary example. As you change your diet to whole, real foods, the rest of your family is bound to take notice. Remember: the person who controls the shopping cart controls the metabolic health of the entire family.

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Red meat and metabolic health: what’s the truth?

Very smart people have very different opinions about the healthiness of red meat. You’ve probably seen some of this debate take place online (especially if you follow me on X). In 2015, I embraced red meat and lost 100 pounds. Almost a decade later, I’ve kept it off. It’s one of the reasons I’m so

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Dr. Philip Ovadia Makes Guest Appearance on Rebellious Wellness Over 50 Podcast with Gregory Anne Cox

Dr. Philip Ovadia’s recent guest appearance on the Rebellious Wellness Over 50 podcast with Gregory Anne Cox covered several critical points about heart health and metabolic wellness. ​Dr. Ovadia strongly advocated for preventing heart disease through simple diet and lifestyle changes, underscoring the importance of focusing on metabolic health. This includes maintaining stable blood sugar levels, reducing inflammation, and avoiding insulin resistance.

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