Episode 7 - Getting Started With Real Food

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Summary

In this episode, Dawn Gorham discusses the journey to real food and natural living. She shares the first three steps she took to improve her family's diet and health. The steps include kicking processed foods out, getting rid of bad fats, and fixing sugars and sweeteners. Dawn also emphasizes the importance of raw milk and provides insights into the backstory of pasteurization. She encourages listeners to take it one step at a time and make gradual changes towards a healthier lifestyle.

Takeaways

Start by kicking processed foods out of your diet and focusing on single ingredient foods.
Replace bad fats with healthier options like butter, olive oil, and avocado oil.
Avoid commercial cereals and opt for alternatives like oatmeal with butter and cream.
Replace refined sugars with natural sweeteners like honey, sucanat, maple syrup, and blackstrap molasses.
Consider the benefits of raw milk and its natural bacteria and nutrients.
Understand the backstory of pasteurization and the importance of consuming natural, unaltered foods.
Take small steps and make gradual changes towards a healthier lifestyle.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Snowmageddon
01:40 The Journey to Real Food
04:24 Kicking Processed Foods Out
06:20 Getting Rid of Bad Fats
11:10 Replacing Commercial Cereal
14:29 Fixing Sugars and Sweeteners
17:25 The Importance of Raw Milk
23:17 The Backstory of Pasteurization
25:12 Taking It One Step at a Time
27:40 Conclusion

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