In this episode of the Finding Wendy podcast, hosts Wendy Limbertie and Alison Pizanie sit down with Gin Stephens, author of Cleanish, for a deep dive into wellness, transformation, and resilience. Together, they explore the inspiration behind the book and discuss the importance of clean living, including how ultra-processed foods and gut health influence overall well-being. The conversation highlights the power of making informed choices about food and cleaning products while examining the broader impact of government policies on food production and agriculture.
Wendy shares her unique perspective on diet and cultural food influences, contrasting North American and Dutch eating habits and reflecting on the rise of international cuisines in Canada. The discussion also touches on the concept of Blue Zones, where people lead longer, healthier lives thanks to their dietary practices. Additionally, Wendy delves into intermittent fasting, the link between diet and dementia, and practical ways to embrace a "cleanish" lifestyle without falling into the trap of food perfectionism. This episode is packed with actionable insights and thought-provoking ideas to inspire a healthier, more balanced approach to life.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Wellness and Transformation
03:00 The Inspiration Behind 'Cleanish'
05:55 Understanding Clean Living and Greenwashing
09:10 The Importance of Cleaning Products
11:55 Navigating Food Choices and Ultra-Processed Foods
18:07 The Connection Between Food and Health Crisis
23:48 Gut Health and Its Impact on Well-being
29:55 The Role of Government in Food Production
36:00 Building a Healthy Gut Microbiome
41:16 Culinary Perspectives: Meat vs. Vegetables
44:03 Exploring International Foods and Culinary Displacement
46:24 Gut Health and Dietary Changes
48:01 The Blue Zones: Eating for Longevity
52:09 Intermittent Fasting and Its Benefits
55:02 The Connection Between Diet and Dementia
59:45 Practical Steps for a Cleanish Lifestyle
01:05:05 Overcoming Food Perfectionism and Orthorexia
Links:
Gin Stephens Website: https://www.ginstephens.com/cleanish.html
Books Gin Recommended: Fiber Fueled:
The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome by Will Bulsiewicz MD https://a.co/d/3njyLgZ
Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well, by the #1 bestselling author, Tim Spector https://a.co/d/fb3Xg9m
Apps and Websites:
Switch Natural to scan your products https://www.switchnatural.com/
EWG to look up your products https://www.ewg.org/healthyhomeguide/
Facebook: The Regain Remedy, hosted by Alison Pizanie https://www.facebook.com/groups/541347166833158
