596: The hidden cost of chasing perfect health | Jason Karp

“ We're overcomplicating what it takes to live a healthier life,” explains Jason Karp.  Karp, founder & CEO of HumanCo and co-founder of Hu Kitchen, joins us today to share why the future of health starts with simplifying, how real food can reshape our health and habits, and why slowing down might be one of the most powerful practices. Plus, we cover:  - Jason’s personal health journey (~3:55) - Simplifying health (~12:25) - The fertility crisis (~19:10) - The role of stress (~25:00) - The importance of connection (~27:25) - Trusting intuition & common sense (~30:45) - The problem with food dyes (~34:30) - Seed oils (~41:40) - His company, Human Co. & True Food Kitchen (~47:40) - Changing the current food system for the better (~54:00) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow Jason Karp on Instagram (@humankarp & @humancobrands)  - Check out his company (https://www.humanco.com/)   - Listen to his previous episode (How Jason Karp Reversed Going Blind Through Nutrition) Use code MBGXTrue10 when you dine in and get $10 off any order over $50 at True Food Kitchen through June 30th (https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/)  And don’t forget to check out mindbodygreen’s electrolytes with creatine+, which will officially be featured on True Food Kitchen’s new summer menu, launching May 20th! You’ll find our electrolytes with creatine+ in their Bright Eyes drink and On the Rocks, both available in lemon-lime. For other amazing HumanCo brands - Cosmic Bliss & Against The Grain Gourmet: www.instacart.com/store/brands/humanco-brands/humanco-lp We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [e-mail]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices