True Food Freedom & Faith with Cheryl Szarko, RDN

019: Gut Health: Answering Listener Questions

Today I'm going to answer a listener's questions about "gut health." She is wondering what it is, whether it's important or even real, and whether the many claims she has heard about it are true. I think this takes some explaining. I know you've heard about gut and gut health. I will provide plenty of information about this to give you a good understanding of the topic, and I hope you enjoy it!
The information in this podcast it's not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment is for educational purposes only.
If you have a question of your own to ask, scroll down to the Ask Your Questions Here! section here: https://www.cherylszarko.com/podcast/ 
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018: One Person’s Real Life Struggle & Solutions: A Case Study

In today's episode, come on a little journey with me. Listen to a true case study of one person's honest experience along the path to food freedom as well as how solutions can be implemented.
You can peek into this real-life account of what it's like to go through the difficulties of a disordered eating mindset and what the pathway toward freedom actually looks like.
And you might be surprised who we are talking about!
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REPLAY Stop Dieting & Be Healthy: 5 Steps to Food Freedom!

Every once in a while, I think it is good to bring back foundational messages. Today I want to re-emphasize that becoming healthier is about far more than going on a diet. In fact, dieting has shown to be very detrimental for many and subtracts from health in many ways.
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017: 3 Hidden Shackles of Weight Obsession

Today's episode is a deep one! Many of us have ended up in this enslaving condition of chronic dieting, its fuel of body image issues, and the pursuit of ideals – and cannot break free! The reason may be that these are just the fruits of even deeper issues. And we must dig deep to deal with the true root issues of a problem if we are to get free from it.
Today I would like to look at 3 of the more hidden reasons we might be struggling so much with disordered eating and enslavement to restrictive diets and food rules. These 3 reasons may surprise you. 
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016: There is More to Weight Loss than Dieting

Anyone can lose weight. Yes, it’s true. But not everyone will lose weight. And most of those who do lose weight will not keep it off. You know that. I know that. We know because we’ve experienced this over and over.
Why can’t we just get rid of the fat and have it stay gone? Why does it act like a lost chick always running back to mama? Well, the reason is that there is an inherent problem with the general concept and practice of weight loss. And this problem causes no end of frustration and despair.
So what is the actual problem here? Well, let’s discuss that in today’s episode of True Food Freedom & Faith!
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015: Food Additives & Preservatives: A Scandalously Balanced Approach

Why are preservatives and additives so bad? What is it about preservatives and additives that make them so unhealthy? Or are they?
In today’s podcast I’m going to dare to engage my critical thinking skills and scandalously use a balanced approach to the 3 main issues that concern us. A balanced approach is exactly what this topic needs and I hope it gives you a greater understanding of these food additives and preservatives. You can even receive a helpful free guide on the different food additives and preservatives when you sign up for the monthly newsletter by the end of February 2022 – so don’t miss it!
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014: Clean Eating: It’s All in How You Define It!

One of the hottest topics in nutrition these days is the concept of "Clean Eating." But let me tell you – there is no universal definition of this. Is it a healthy lifestyle? Is it a new short-lived fad diet? Well, let's discover how it's defined...together! 
In today's episode, we will look at all the different definitions of clean eating, parse out the good and the bad, and look at whether this is a helpful concept or a harmful one. It's a fun episode of discovery and critical thinking. 
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013: Food Freedom: Its Importance & Its Many Benefits

Today I will discuss a concept called Food Freedom. Food freedom is really essential to lifetime health for both your body and your mind/emotions. Many who live in the trap of repeated dieting, body image problems, and the constant preoccupation with weight loss can be freed from this bondage through discovering food freedom.
For Christians, freedom in Christ is the result of the gospel. As I talk about often, this is the foundation of all freedom from enslavement to anything. In this episode, however, I will discuss the more behavioral and thought aspects specific to food and eating bondage. Food freedom is the pathway toward escaping the cruel master of the diet hamster wheel and all that it includes.
If you desire one-on-one private online counseling for your health and eating-related goals, schedule a free consultation with me at cherylszarko.com/15-minute-free-consultation/
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012: Getting Real: Confessions of a Non-Health Nut

You may be thinking, “What if I don’t like healthy eating or exercise? I can’t stick to those!” I know that thought well...it is my story exactly! I had no natural inclination toward eating healthfully or exercising. In fact, I really hated eating the foods I was told I should, and I couldn’t stand exercising! So how did this health habit hater change?
Join me today as I confess my history of struggle and reluctance to adopt health behaviors, as well as my inevitable slide into disordered eating. Then learn the path I believe is essential for all of us who struggle to adopt health behaviors and often fall into the crash dieting trap.
If I can, by God’s grace, experience such a heart, mind, and body change…so can you! It just takes different priorities and perspectives which lead to food freedom and, ultimately, a new health-habit filled life!
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011: Understanding Metabolism and Answering a Listener Question

Today I want to help a listener who is struggling with the weight loss effort and feels a bit hopeless. I will also discuss metabolism, what it is, and how to increase yours. I love answering listener questions, so if you would like to ask a question, please visit truefoodfreedomandfaith.com and go to the “Ask Your Questions Here” section. I would love to hear from you!
Like this listener, many people could use an individual care plan that takes into consideration medical, health history, eating & dieting history, and current practices to successfully reach their goals. If you need a personalized approach with me, go to  https://www.cherylszarko.com/15-minute-free-consultation/
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