When Jodi Velasquez’s daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at just 19 months old, it changed everything. Instead of giving in to fear, Jodi became an investigator of health — tracking food, movement, and habits — and discovered life-changing truths about sugar, fast food, and the way we eat today.
In this powerful conversation with Kim Sorrell, Jodi shares the inspiring journey behind her award-winning book Know the Enemy: Preventing Weight Gain, Diabetes, and Disease. From practical tips like the ABCTs of health, the “Eat Half Rule,” and 45 non-tech games for kids, to shocking truths about sugar addiction and food culture, this episode is filled with wisdom you can use immediately.
✨ What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
* The surprising link between childhood play & healthy blood sugar * Why small changes matter more than extreme diets * How to enjoy eating without guilt — and still prevent disease * Practical strategies for parents, families, and anyone seeking better health
👉 Get Jodi’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Enemy-Preventing-Diabetes-Disease/dp/B0DJJSRKND
📰 Featured in the New York Post | 🏆 International Impact Book Award Winner | 🌟 4 Seasons Book Award Winner | 📍 Times Square Billboard Feature
👉 Learn more about Jodi: http://jodivelasquez.com/
👉Try the Yuka App to scan your food choices: https://yuka.io
If you’ve ever asked yourself “How do I really start living healthier?” — this is the episode you can’t miss. 🌿
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