This One Life Change Can Prevent Obesity In Your Family | Heal Thy Self | Episode # 225

Guest Segment Shawn Stevenson is a Bestselling Author, Speaker, Nutritionist & Strength Coach, who joins the show for the third time to discuss his most recent research on the observable impact of communal eating on overall health. Shawn Stevenson’s third guest appearance on Heal Thy Self Is eating together in community essential for our long term health? Culture guides our eating habits Children who eat with family regularly get more nutrients Families who eat together consume more fruits and vegetables Eating together prevents chronic disease onset in kids Evolutionarily people ate as a group Relationships impact our health WHY does community have such a large impact? Planning and scheduling Family time relieves stress Human Energetic fields & community What is the biggest thing that is preventing us from eating with family? Creating a micro-culture within your household Ultra-processed foods in our culture Bringing your family’s culture with you Our metabolic response to food is affected by artificial flavor profiles Whole Food based diets Becoming addicted to our association with screens while eating The importance of gratitude practices Making your table a sacred space Phones being nearby impacts our ability to focus How to implement better dinner habits Find what motivates your family and integrate it into your habits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices