The Real Dish

Stress – it's something we all experience at one point or another in our lives. But did you know that chronic stress can wreak havoc on both our physical and mental health? Today, we'll explore why controlling stress and cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone, is crucial for overall well-being and maintaining a healthy weight.

Mercury is a naturally occurring element that exists in various forms, including elemental mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds like methylmercury. While mercury has industrial applications and is used in products like thermometers and fluorescent lights, its presence in the environment poses significant health risks to humans and wildlife alike. Today, we're going to explore why mercury is harmful to your health and what you can do to minimize your exposure. Grab a seat at the chef's table and let's dig in.

Welcome to Recipes For Your Best Life where we explore the fascinating world of nutrition and making shift happen in your health for good I'm your host, Chef Mareya and in today's episode, we're turning our focus to a seemingly humble organism that packs a powerful punch when it comes to health benefits: algae. While often overlooked, algae are not only crucial to marine ecosystems but also offer a treasure trove of nutrients that can positively impact human health. In particular, we'll be exploring the remarkable properties of algae as a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids—a vital component for our overall well-being and chatting with Corinna Bellizzi, an omega-3 expert, product innovator and host of the podcast Nutrition without Compromise. Together, we’ll unravel the science behind algae-derived omega-3s, their potential health benefits, and why they're gaining traction as a sustainable alternative to traditional fish oil supplements. Get ready to discover how these microscopic marvels are making a big splash in the world of nutrition. Let\'s dive in!

Our brains are incredible organs, responsible for everything from thoughts and emotions to complex problem-solving. But how often do we consider the impact of our daily food choices on this powerhouse within our skulls? Studies show 1 in 4 people globally has a mental or brain-related disorder, largely a product of our lifestyle habits. We have a crisis on our hands! Today, we'll explore why a nutritious diet is not only essential for our physical health but plays a pivotal role in maintaining optimal cognitive function – ultimately leading to a more happy and fulfilling life! This is one you don’t want to miss. Join my 7 Day Reboot Your Brain Challenge Link HERE: https://chefmareya.mykajabi.com/brain-reboot-challenge?preview_theme_id=2156258160 Join Mareya’s new Fit & Fab Over 40 Program: www.chefmareya.com/fit&fab Grab a copy of Mareya\'s #1 release book \"Eat Like You Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive\": EAT LIKE YOU GIVE A FORK: THE REAL DISH ON EATING TO THRIVE Check out Mareya\'s award-winning line of eatCleaner products. Try the Chef\'s Bundle, featuring our best-sellers. It also makes a great gift!: eatCleaner® Chef's Bundle Grab a free meal prep week here: EAT TO THRIVE RESET PROGRAM

I'm so excited for you to hear this episode because it's exactly the kind of story we all love - one where someone meets a life-threatening challenge and comes out better on the other side. But there's much more to Jared Maynard story and it has to do with the importance of being in the right shape to fight for your life. Jared is a Physical Therapist, business owner, powerlifter, strength coach, husband and father of 3 girls who found out how strength training saves lives this year. After spending years in the gym training his mind and body, tragedy struck. He was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease called HLH that almost killed him. It took 5 weeks on life support and many months of rehabilitation for him to learn how to walk, talk and breathe on his own again. While on life support, he was so weak that he couldn't receive nutrition for weeks. The muscle he spent years building in the gym became the fuel that sustained him to better days. Now, as Jared continues through recovery, his mission is stronger than ever: To help as many people as possible become so strong that they barely recognize themselves. To help them feel empowered to take on whatever life throws at them. To help them keep showing up for their spouses, kids friends and clients. Jared works full time in his online strength coaching business, Unbreakable Strength, to do exactly that. When he's not working, you can find him reading superhero books with his daughters, sipping on delicious coffee and enjoying life in the Canadian countryside. Pull up a seat at the chef's table and let's dig in. Now, dig into these great offers that help you live your best fitlife: Hexclad Cookware. Having the right tools makes all the difference in your pursuit of health and your cookware is one of the most important choices you'll make. HexClad makes the most BEAUTIFUL cookware that's also functional, free of harmful chemicals and best in class hybrid technology. Plus they're easy to clean and maintain - and they come with a lifetime guarantee. That's Michelin star performance and I'm OBSESSED. Get up to 30% off with my code CHEFMAREYA at hexclad.com/chefmareya and start cooking like a boss. www.hexclad.com/chefmareya Orlo Nutrition: There's a new way to get all the omega-3s that you need, and it performs 3X better than fish oil - from sustainably grown clean and pure Icelandic Ultra Algae! You get all the EPA and DHA you need directly from the original source - algae! Your body can't make Omega-3s on their own. That's why they're called ESSENTIAL FATS. You must get them from your diet. Plus, Orlo gives you two tests to check your Omega 3 levels so you can be sure the supplement is working. GAMECHANGER. Get 10% off at orlonutrition.com with my code CHEFMAREYA and start powering up your body to the max. https://orlonutrition.com/discount/CHEFMAREYA The Lumebox Portable IR and Red Light Therapy: It’s not from a needle a pill or a prescription. It’s infrared and red light therapy and it’s changing the way we squash pain, manage mood, energize, help gut health and glow up, naturally. I'm a big fan of The Lumebox because it's power in a little package and makes traveling with it easy - and it goes with me everywhere. Hundreds of scientific papers have been written about IR and Red Light and now you can have the ultimate biohack without breaking the bank. Use my code ChefMareya for up to $250 off The Lumebox at thelumebox.com. I use it daily! https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/chefmareya/

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We’ve heard it, and it’s engrained in us. Food is medicine. But really, let’s dive deep down into this idea. How did they deal with disease thousands of years ago, before conventional medicine and antibiotics? The answer was in nature. Ancient civilizations became masters of using plants and herbs as their remedies. And the pharmaceuticals we have now are often derived from those medicinal plants – like garlic, onions, turmeric, thyme, black seed and so many more. The use of spices and herbs with antimicrobial activity was necessary to ward off the threat of food-borne pathogens and life-threatening illnesses. While there’s no silver bullet, we can take big strides in protecting our incredible bodies from succumbing to sickness with my top 8 immunity boosting foods that help every system in your body - and delicious to boot. **Get 40% off and additional 15% off (55% off!) subscriptions at www.Goli.com with my code EATCLEANER and get my favorite Goli Gummies including, ACV, Beets, Ashwaganda, Pre and Post Probiotics, Sleep and Women's Complete Multi. Armor up and cover all aspects of your whole health. **Get 50% off your first order at Misfits Market and save sooo much on your groceries. They even have fresh meat, seafood, produce and other perishables and when you order, you're helping divert food from ending up in the trash by upcycling. Use code BF2350 at www.misfitsmarket.com **Get 10% off your order of Eat Cleaner Fruit + Veggie Wash with code eatcleaner10 and make sure to wash the toxins, parasites, pesticides and bacteria off your fresh fruit and veggies - and help them last up to 5x longer! Make sure to visit chefmareya.com for all my programs and free resources and follow me on Instagram and Facebook @chefmareya for a chance to win my immune boosting package!

Could we be moving towards a real life species of the walking dead where chemicals are creating a new, toxic-laden humankind? They are born out of technology. They are here, and they are everywhere. The problems with forever chemicals have been known for quite some time, and their impact on people and the environment is still being researched and not completely understood. However, more evidence is coming to light on their impact on people as evidenced by the lawsuits that have been reported in the media concerning the military bases being affected and health issues that these chemicals are having on our veterans being exposed to them. Today on Recipes For Your Best Life, I'm interviewing Clayton Thomas, co-founder of ROOT Wellness, which addresses the root cause of today’s health and wellness issues by helping us live healthier using biochemistry in our everyday lives. Clayton is cautioning us about just how prevalent and dangerous “forever chemicals” are & providing some solutions. It's an episode that you need to hear - for your health, and your family's.

In this week's episode of Recipes For Your Best Life, I'm talking to Megan Lyons, certified nutrition expert, about the Top 5 myths in food today. The question is, do we eat them or not, and is what famous doctors like Steven Gundry and health experts like Dave Asprey say about them true? This is an episode that will help to answer a lot of your burning questions about nutrition.

In this episode, we explore the world of coatings on fresh produce. Unravel the mysteries behind companies like Apeel, their patents, and safety concerns. Discover the importance of understanding wax coatings on fruits, the debate over keeping peels for nutrition, and the truth about Apeel's ingredients and funding. We delve into various coating types, safety concerns, and how we can make healthy food choices. Let’s dive in!

Have you ever wondered what happens to food that gets manufactured and grown, but not used? Well here’s a scenario. Cashews are commonly eaten - But did you know the cashew meat from inside the cashew fruit, which is normally thrown out, is a single ingredient, organic product that tastes amazingly like meat, with the same consistency. The truth are a LOT of predicted that get wasted in the food manufacturing process and all of this wasted food presents an opportunity to create exciting new items and categories. June 24 is National Upcycling Day, and in this episode, I spoke with Angie Crone, the CEO of the Upcycled Food Association, to learn more about what up cycling is, the non-profit’s mission and the crucial role it plays in preventing food from being wasted. We also dive into why The Upcycled Certified® label is the most important third-party certification that supports up cycling integrity and environmentally-conscious stewards and why you should look for it in over 1,400 grocery stores across the country. You can take the Upcycyling pledge to reduce waste in your own home and business on our website at eatcleaner.com and chefmareya.com. Let’s dig in!

In this episode, Chef Mareya interviews Cori Sue Morris, founder of Retreat, exploring the benefits of microdosing with psychedelic mushrooms for well-being. They discuss the global mental health crisis and the shift towards natural alternatives. Microdosing psilocybin mushrooms offer increased joy, problem-solving, mood enhancement, and productivity. The interview demystifies these mushrooms, revealing their benefits for all. Welcome to "Recipes for Your Best Life," where food, health, and wellness intersect.

It’s a sensitive subject. And it’s one I was a little hesitant to talk about but I think it’s really important and sometimes we just need to rip the band-aid off to let the wound heal. This episode, we’re diving into the subject of childhood obesity, and how as parents and working with doctors we can help coach kids in a more positive way. Today I am interviewing Dr. Sheila Carroll, a mom, pediatrician and an obesity medicine physician as well as the life and weight coach. She works with the parents of the kids who struggle with their extra weight so that parents can create a healthy lifestyle through nutrition, sleep, movement and emotional regulation skills, which ends up helping the whole family and improving the family’s wellbeing. This episode, we’re focusing on those lifestyle habits that can make a big difference! We live in a time right now where 1 out of 3 children are considered obese, and life expectancy of this generation will not exceed their parents’ generation, and that is the first time in history that this has happened. I know that together we can make a big difference – we just need to talk about it in a methodical, logical and mature way, without inflaming anyone and I hope you’ll find that this interview will do just that. Let’s dig in; and listen; and ACT. Because we need to make a difference!

Did you know that renowned Clif family also produces wine? Nested in Napa Valley, the Clif family is working to create a healthier, more sustainable world through the enjoyment of wine, food and connection. We get into how the Clif family is really changing the wine and food experience and how regenerative agriculture is the future of sustainability. Enjoy!

The episode discusses the alarming amount of food waste in the US and the resulting environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions and methane emissions from landfills. It emphasizes the need to take action to reduce food waste and highlights the role of a company called Eat Cleaner in removing harmful residue and keeping produce out of landfills. The episode also mentions the movement towards rescuing imperfect or "ugly" produce and companies like Misfits Market that deliver discounted grocery items to reduce waste.

In this episode of "Recipes for Your Best Life with Chef Mareya", Chef Mareya and her guest, Peter, discuss the power of positive thinking in the kitchen as well as Peter's journey of overcoming Crohn's disease and becoming Mr. America. They explore the power of positive thinking in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals. If you're looking for inspiration to overcome your own challenges and lead a healthier life, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode, we are diving into the benefits of red light therapy and near-infra-red. If you've never heard of those, we'll listen. What if I told you there's a completely natural way to get better skin reducing formation in pain, enhancing brain and cognitive function, helping with cardiovascular health, improving circulation, healing wounds faster, and even easing depression without a pill or lifting a finger or any negative side effects? Would you be on board?