We all eat every day. But what really goes on “behind the scenes” (aka, inside our body) while we eat? What should we eat? How do we eat? And how can we eat better?All of these basic questions and more are packed into this insightful episode of the Naturopathic Family Podcast. Sharing with you a presentation he recently gave in the community on the subject, Dr. Michael Smith, a naturopathic physician, takes you on a journey of eating and so many facets of it.Sections in this episode:0:00 Welcome to the Naturopathic Family Podcast1:52 Introduction4:33 A Note about Eating Disorders5:58 Health at Every Size8:34 Why do we eat?10:17 What do we eat?25:20 Where does digestion start?33:04 Benefits of Cooking24:15 When we eat36:04 What order we eat our food41:59 Where we eat43:22 With whom we eat46:11 Mindful eating51:15 Diet and MedicineResources mentioned in the presentation:* National Eating Disorders Association Helpline - Call at 1-800-931-2237 or text “NEDA” to 741-741.* Health at Every Size: Association for Size Diversity and Health - https://asdah.org/health-at-every-size-haes-approach/* Comparison between USDA MyPlate and Harvard Healthy Eating Plate - https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate-vs-usda-myplate/* Oldways – Cultural Food Traditions: Oldwayspt.org* Kids Eat in Color - https://www.instagram.com/kids.eat.in.color/* Food Babe - https://www.instagram.com/thefoodbabe/* My SuperHero Foods - https://www.instagram.com/mysuperherofoods/, https://www.youtube.com/@mysuperherofoods* Author who shares about blood sugar: Jessie Inchauspé, @GlucoseGoddess, https://www.instagram.com/glucosegoddess/* Benefits of Walking after Eating: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/walking-after-eating* How Knowledge of family history increases mental health and resilience of children: Emory University - Duke, Lazarus, and Fivush, 2008* https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2008-07317-012* https://news.emory.edu/stories/2020/04/esc_covid_19_family_stories/campus.html* Mindful Eating: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/mindful-eating/* Dr. Susan Albers, PsyD, Mindful Eating - https://eatingmindfully.com/--------Connect with me!* focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com* drmichael@focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com* Instagram: @dr.michaelsmithnmd - https://www.instagram.com/dr.michaelsmithnmd/* Facebook: @dr.michaelsmithnmd - https://www.facebook.com/dr.michaelsmithnmd* YouTube: @Dr.MichaelSmithNMD - https://www.youtube.com/@dr.michaelsmithnmd* LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelbsmith1--------If you live in Idaho and are looking for naturopathic and integrative healthcare support for you or your family, let me help you! Learn more about me and schedule a free 15-minute discovery call online at focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com.--------This video is intended as educational and does not constitute medical advice. For accurate health information that uniquely pertains to you, please consult your licensed healthcare provider.--------The Naturopathic Family Podcast is available where you enjoy your podcasts, including:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbHf6qqoSo4bn8X0TMhp8f8LT4bEHgWDKSubstack:Apple Podcasts:Spotify:Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/naturopathic-family-podcast/PC:1001082777Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c9aae01b-4a4a-4a23-8b1c-8cfd72371259/naturopathic-family-podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naturopathicfamily.substack.com
