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Feeling like your grocery bill needs its own 401(k)? You're not alone. In this episode, John sits down with Functional Medicine Nutritionist Katie Garrott to unpack one of the biggest myths in the wellness world: that healthy eating and saving money are mutually exclusive. Today, Katie offers our listeners simple, research-backed ways to eat nutrient-dense meals without destroying your financial goals.
Katie explains how focusing on nutrient density rather than calorie count can transform your meals and your budget, and how frozen foods, bulk bins, and lean proteins can help you eat clean without breaking the bank. They also dig into how processed foods, dyes, and preservatives can fuel inflammation, mood issues, and brain fog, quietly draining both your energy and your wallet. Plus, you’ll learn which parts of the animal store toxins so you can shop smarter. Tune in and learn how to make your pantry pull double duty, fueling your health and protecting your wallet.
Here’s what we discuss in this episode:
🛒 Why planning meals beats winging it (every time)
🧠 Decision fatigue, grocery store edition
🥜 How bulk nuts might just save your health and your wallet
💸 The real cost of cheap food (spoiler: it's not cheap)
💡 Meal templates = time and money saved
0:00 – Intro
0:52 – Katie’s Personal Journey into Functional Medicine
2:35 – Planning Meals like a Pro
5:12 – Eat Cheap or Eat Healthy? (The False Choice)
7:32 – Processed Foods: The Real Long-Term Cost
11:25 – Nutrient Density vs. Calorie Count
13:31 – Bulk Shopping Tips
16:16 – Frozen Food Hacks and Lean Protein Choices
18:29 – Shopping Tips & Meal Templates
22:45 – Where to Learn More from Katie
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