Beware the health halo.
The health halo is a term or in this case, group of words, that are often associated with a particular outcome.
For example, when you hear the term organic what comes to mind? Most likely, your brain jumps to fresh, healthy, crispy, colourful, etc.
Now, what if we mentioned that both cocaine and heroin can be by definition organic?
Health halo terms also include "natural, drugless, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, keto" and the topic of today's episode "plant-based."
Recently, and it's unknown if this is correlated or coincidental, but a change in Canada's food guide toward a more 'plant-based' diet (their words not ours) has seen many fast food chains jump on board and begin offering 'meatless, beyond meat, and plant-based' options to their customers.
Of course, since we love business and free enterprise, it's lovely to see companies meet (meat would have been a pun) the needs of their customers. The issue, in this case, is that these products are promoted as (or at least assumed to be) healthy. We would argue that this might not be the case.
The purpose of this podcast is to discuss halo health terms and why understanding your body's requirements is the key to knowing what you should be eating.
Here's what we cover
Thinking in principle - why it's the most crucial step to being able to make your own health decisions. Your body's macro and micronutrient requirements. The best way to fuel your body whether you are vegan or choose to eat meat.#333 You Might Not Be Lazy Or Lack Willpower
#332 Does Chiropractic Increase Risk of Herniations?
#331 Get Built Up, Not Burnt Out? An Interview with Marcus Filly
#330 How to Create Your Own Workout Program
#328 Best Of - The Power of Role Models
#327 Best Of - 7 Signs You Need More Fat
#326 The Secret To Sticking To Your Diet
#325 Knowing Your Doctor Boosts Your Health
#324 What are you leaving your kids?
#323 Is Diet Soda Bad For Your Kids?
#322 Does Free Time Make Us Unhappy?
#321 Exercise, Sleep, Screens and Kids Under 5
#320 Where Do Success & Happiness Come From?
#319 Are Supplements Effective?
#318 Success: Result or Habit?
#317 Eggs Increase Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease?
#316 Your Ego IS Not The Enemy
#315 13 Habits To Raise Healthy Children
#314 Best of - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a #$*k
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