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