FOOD CAN KILL US! Interview w/ Ph.D. Joan Ifland

Sara Nunez Bee interviews Joan Ifland, Ph.D., an expert in addictive nutrition, discusses her personal preferences, upbringing, and educational background. She shares her motivation to help others and explains the concept of processed food addiction. In this conversation, Dr. Joan Ifland discusses the addiction model and its impact on pregnancy. She explains how processed foods can inflame the body and affect reproductive systems, leading to difficulties in conceiving. Dr. Ifland also addresses the misconception that healthy eating is expensive and provides tips on how to eat well on a budget. She warns against the dangers of fasting and dieting, highlighting the negative effects on an addicted brain. Additionally, Dr. Ifland emphasizes the importance of real, unprocessed food in regenerating the body and reducing stress. She debunks the myth that milk is necessary for calcium and shares her personal journey of quitting processed foods.