The Truth About Real Food and Processed Food

Have you ever stopped to wonder what’s actually in the food you eat every day? In this episode, I uncover the truth about real food and processed food—and how understanding the difference can completely change how you feel in your body.

I share why so much of what we see on grocery store shelves isn’t really food at all, but “food-like substances” our bodies struggle to recognize. You’ll learn how eating more whole, natural foods—the kind our grandparents ate—can boost your energy, improve your sleep and digestion, and even regulate your mood.

And this isn’t about perfection or restriction. It’s about reconnecting with how food makes you feel instead of what the scale or calorie tracker says. I even share how I enjoy my birthday cake guilt-free—and why that balance matters.

Listen to the full episode to discover how choosing real food can help you reclaim your energy, vitality, and intuitive connection with your body.

Topics Covered:

• The difference between real food and processed food

• Why most modern foods are “food-like substances”

• How your body recognizes nutrients, not calories

• The power of eating like your grandparents did

• The benefits of eating colorful, whole foods (“eating the rainbow”)

• How processed foods affect energy, mood, and digestion

• Balancing nourishment with pleasure (yes, even cake!)

• Reconnecting with your body through intuitive eating

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