Podcast Video: How Do You AFFORD Nutritious Food When You Live in a FOOD Desert - Dr. Casey Means and Shawn Stevenson on A Whole New Level Podcast
This podcast episode was originally published on Sep 28, 2023
Our environment and culture directly affect the food choices we make. Ultra-processed foods are convenient and cheap, and they’re the main source of foods in food deserts, typically located in underserved communities. Yet ultra-processed foods lead to worsening metabolic health. How do you afford and access nutritious food? Shawn Stevenson and Dr. Casey Means discuss how Stevenson, author of “Eat Smarter Family Cookbook” grew up without easy access to whole foods, how he transformed how he eats despite his environment, and how those changes led to a reversal of poor health and chronic pain to an improved quality of life and even earning potential.
What they discuss:
Ultra-processed foods are convenient and cheap
Stevenson describes the moment when he changed his mindset
The foods we put into our bodies affect us at the cellular level
Focus on controlling the “controllables.”
The family that eats together boosts their health together
Schedule social meals
The most common factor across Blue Zones is strong social bonds
Cooking is an essential skill for health
Investing in better health generates improved energy capacity
Stevenson shares his tips for affording nutritious foods
