GODLY NUTRITION | Clean Eating, Healthy Ingredients, Food Labels, Nutritional Facts, Family Meals

Wondering what to make for dinner with the ingredients you already have? In this episode of Godly Nutrition, we’re turning everyday pantry staples into simple, healthy meals without complicated recipes or specialty ingredients.

Discover easy healthy meal ideas for busy families using whole grains, beans, proteins, canned tomatoes, broth, vegetables, and basic seasonings. Learn how to make simple grain bowls, bean dishes, soups, one-pot meals, and quick dinners while using leftovers and reducing food waste.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn to use what you have, budget-friendly healthy meals, build confidence in your kitchen, and take one practical step toward nourishing your family well with simple meal planning.

Coming next: Simple Meal Planning for Healthy Eating.

Visit https://breadroots.com/for more resources on whole grains, freshly milled flour, and nourishing your family.

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14 | How to Start Milling Your Own Whole Grains at Home – Part 1

15 | How to Start Milling Your Own Whole Grains at Home – Part 2

13 | Fiber: Why Your Gut Needs It & Where To Get It

Resources Mentioned:

Visit Bread Roots for beginner-friendly milling instructions, recommended grain mills and mixers, grain storage tips, and more.

Get started milling your own whole grain flour and cornmeal. To learn more visit: https://breadroots.com/milling-grains-corn-and-beans/

Join Godly Nutrition and Bread Roots Insiders Email List: https://breadroots.com/insider/

Join New Facebook Insiders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

Bread Roots Website: https://breadroots.com/

About Tracy: https://breadroots.com/about/

Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion. Share Godly Nutrition Podcast

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

What should you keep in a healthy pantry?

In this episode of Godly Nutrition, I share 10 categories of real-food staples that can make healthy eating simpler, more practical, and less overwhelming.

Discover healthy pantry staples and whole-food ingredients you can keep on hand, from whole grains and beans to cooking fats, seasonings, fruits, and protein.

Learn how to build a healthy pantry, simplify grocery shopping, and choose versatile ingredients that support simple, nourishing meals—without expensive specialty foods or a complete pantry makeover.

Whether you're new to clean eating or simply want to make healthier choices with more confidence, you'll learn how to start where you are, use what you have, and build a healthier pantry one step at a time—with a focus on Godly wisdom and good stewardship.

Next week we will start making these staples work together.

Visit https://breadroots.com/for more resources on whole grains, freshly milled flour, and nourishing your family.

Insiders Email List: https://breadroots.com/insider/

Facebook Insiders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/

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Related Episodes

05 | Salt Isn’t the Enemy – Here’s What Matters

06 | Why Your Body Needs Fat – Clear the Confusion

10 |The Truth About White Flour – Why whole Grain Bread Matters

14 | How to Start Milling Your Own Whole Grains at Home – Part 1

Resources Mentioned:

Visit Bread Roots for beginner-friendly milling instructions, recommended grain mills and mixers, grain storage tips, and more.

Get started milling your own whole grain flour and cornmeal. To learn more visit: https://breadroots.com/milling-grains-corn-and-beans/

Join Godly Nutrition and Bread Roots Insiders Email List: https://breadroots.com/insider/

Join New Facebook Insiders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

Bread Roots Website: https://breadroots.com/

About Tracy: https://breadroots.com/about/

Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion. Share Godly Nutrition Podcast

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

Have you gone gluten-free because of bloating, digestive problems, or other unexplained symptoms?

Before giving up bread, wheat and other whole grains for good, let's take a closer look at gluten, wheat, and how our food is processed.

In this episode of Godly Nutrition, we’ll explore:

• The difference between celiac disease, wheat allergy, and gluten sensitivity
• What happens when whole wheat is refined into white flour
• Why the loss of fiber and nutrients matters more than you know
• How to make more informed choices about the bread and grains you eat

Could the way wheat is processed be part of the problem? Let’s separate what we know from what deserves a closer look—and discover a more thoughtful approach to healthy eating.

Ready to take a closer look at your pantry? Start reading ingredient labels and exploring whole-grain options.

Visit https://breadroots.com/for more resources on whole grains, freshly milled flour, and nourishing your family.

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Grains with Gluten Proteins

Wheat
Spelt
Durum (Semolina)
Emmer
Farro
Khorasan (Kamut)
Einkorn
Triticale (Wheat & Rye Blend)

Non-Gluten Grains

Rice
Corn
Millet
Amaranth
Sorghum
Teff
Quinoa
Buckwheat (not related to wheat)

Oats - Oats typically gluten-free, but can become cross-contaminated when grown near or processed in the same facilities as gluten grains
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Related Episodes

05 | Salt Isn’t the Enemy – Here’s What Matters

06 | Why Your Body Needs Fat – Clear the Confusion

10 |The Truth About White Flour – Why whole Grain Bread Matters

14 | How to Start Milling Your Own Whole Grains at Home – Part 1

Resources Mentioned:

Visit Bread Roots for beginner-friendly milling instructions, recommended grain mills and mixers, grain storage tips, and more.

Get started milling your own whole grain flour and cornmeal. To learn more visit: https://breadroots.com/milling-grains-corn-and-beans/

Join Godly Nutrition and Bread Roots Insiders Email List: https://breadroots.com/insider/

Join New Facebook Insiders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

Bread Roots Website: https://breadroots.com/

About Tracy: https://breadroots.com/about/

Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion. Share Godly Nutrition Podcast

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

*** Top 5% Globally Ranked Podcast ***
Milling your own grains and making your own breads is more than just an ‘earthy’ thing to do; it’s almost spiritual.

It is so natural and fresh.

It’s probably the most nutritionally-dense food one can consume.

In this part 2 of How to Start Milling Your Own Whole Grains at Home we will talk about:

• Storing your grain
• Organizing
• Using your fresh milled flour
• A few other things related to this milling endeavor.

Let’s get to milling some whole grains!

#MillingWholeGrains #FreshMilledFlour #WholeGrainBaking #GrainMill #HealthyEating #HardWhiteWheat #HardRedWheat #BoschMixer

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Resources Mentioned:

Visit Bread Roots for beginner-friendly milling instructions, recommended grain mills and mixers, grain storage tips, and more.

Get started milling your own whole grain flour and cornmeal. To learn more visit: https://breadroots.com/milling-grains-corn-and-beans/

Join Godly Nutrition and Bread Roots Insiders Email List: https://breadroots.com/insider/

Join New Facebook Insiders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/

Related Episodes

02 | How God’s Whole Food Diet Changed My Health Story

09 | Whole Grain Bread – Why You Have To Have It Every Day To Be Healthy

10 |The Truth About White Flour – Why whole Grain Bread Matters

14 | How to Start Milling Your Own Whole Grains at Home – Part 1

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

Bread Roots Website: https://breadroots.com/

About Tracy: https://breadroots.com/about/

Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion. Share Godly Nutrition Podcast

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

*** Top 5% Globally Ranked Podcast ***
Have you ever wondered how to mill your own flour but felt overwhelmed about where to begin? The good news is that milling your own whole grains, corn and beans is much easier than you might think!

In this episode of Godly Nutrition, Tracy walks you through the simple steps to get started milling fresh flour right in your own kitchen. Discover what you really need, which grains to start with, where to buy them, and how to make fresh milling part of your everyday baking routine.

In This Episode:

• Why mill your own whole grains?
• What to look for in a home grain mill
• Hard white wheat vs. hard red wheat
• Where to buy whole grains, corn and beans
• Milling corn and beans for additional baking options

You don't need a pantry full of equipment or years of baking experience to begin. Just take one step at a time and enjoy the process!

#MillingWholeGrains #FreshMilledFlour #WholeGrainBaking #GrainMill #HealthyEating #GodlyNutrition #BreadRoots

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Resources Mentioned:

Visit BreadRoots.com for beginner-friendly milling instructions, recommended grain mills and mixers, grain storage tips, and more.

Get started milling your own whole grain flour and cornmeal. To learn more visit: https://breadroots.com/milling-grains-corn-and-beans/

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Join Godly Nutrition and Bread Roots Insiders email list: https://breadroots.com/insider/

Join New Facebook Insiders group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/

Related Episodes

02 | How God’s Whole Food Diet Changed My Health Story

09 | Whole Grain Bread – Why You Have To Have It Every Day To Be Healthy

10 |The Truth About White Flour – Why whole Grain Bread Matters

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

Bread Roots Website: https://breadroots.com/

About Tracy: https://breadroots.com/about/

Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion. Share Godly Nutrition Podcast

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

*** Top 5% Globally Ranked Podcast ***

Why does your body need fiber – and are you getting enough?

Fiber is much more than something that “keeps you regular.” It plays an important role in digestion, the gut microbiome, elimination, and overall health.

In this episode of Godly Nutrition, we’re taking a closer look at fiber and why the foods God gave us in the beginning – whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds – are such important sources of it.

We’ll also look at the two major types of fiber discussed in this episode: Soluble fiber, now called viscous fiber; and insoluble fiber, now called fermentable fiber; and how each serves a different purpose in the body.

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In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• What dietary fiber actually is and where it comes from
• Why fiber is important and must-have for a healthy gut
• Why most Americans aren’t getting enough fiber
• The difference between viscous fiber and fermentable fiber
• How viscous fiber can help with fullness and blood sugar management
• How fermentable fiber supports the gut microbiome
• Why the source of your fiber matters
• Why whole-food sources of fiber can be a better way to nourish your body than simply adding isolated fibers
• How to gradually increase fiber while paying attention to water and digestion
• Simple ways to add more fiber-rich foods to your everyday meals

Fiber & Gut Health

Your digestive tract is home to an enormous ecosystem of microorganisms. Fermentable fiber provides food for beneficial bacteria in the gut, while fermentation produces short-chain fatty acids that play important roles in the health of the intestinal environment.

That means fiber isn’t simply about digestion or regularity. What you eat can help nourish the environment inside your gut.

Make Fiber Simple:

🌾 Whole grains
🫘 Beans and legumes
🍎 Fruits
🥦 Vegetables
🥜 Nuts and seeds

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Get started milling your own whole grain flour and cornmeal. To learn more visit: https://breadroots.com/milling-grains-corn-and-beans/

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05 | Salt Isn’t the Enemy – Here’s What Matters

11 | Are Carbs Bad for You - The Truth About Good and Bad Carbohydrates

12 | How Many Carbs Do You Need Each Day? Healthy Eating Made Simple

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

Bread Roots Website: https://breadroots.com/

About Tracy: https://breadroots.com/about/

Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion. Share Godly Nutrition Podcast

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

How many carbohydrates do you need each day?

Have you ever wondered whether you are eating too many carbs, not enough carbs, or the wrong kind of carbs, you are not alone.

We hear the experts say: to cut out carbs, another says you need them for energy. Someone else says you should count every gram.

So, what are we supposed to do?

Today, we are going to clear up some of the mixed messages about carbohydrates, talk about why your body needs them, and look at how to think about the amount that is right for you.

Because healthy eating should not feel this complicated.

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One’s age, sex, body size, activity level, metabolism, and health goals play a big role in how many carbs to have in a day.

Your needs depend on you.

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Get started milling your own whole grain flour and cornmeal. To learn more visit: https://breadroots.com/milling-grains-corn-and-beans/

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Related Episodes

04 – Whole Grains Made Simple – Start with Brown Rice

09 – Whole Grain Bread – Why You Have to Have It Every Day To Be Healthy

11 - Are Carbs Bad for You - The Truth About Good and Bad Carbohydrates

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

Bread Roots Website: https://breadroots.com/

About Tracy: https://breadroots.com/about/

Bread Roots Ingredients Page: https://breadroots.com/healthy-eating/

Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion. Share Godly Nutrition Podcast

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

Are carbs making you fat?

Should you avoid bread, potatoes, fruit, rice and beans?

And if all carbohydrates eventually break down into sugar, does that mean we should fear them?

Today, we’re clearing up the carbohydrate confusion. We’re talking simple, complex, refined carbs, low-carb diets, fiber, blood sugar and whether carbohydrates really turn into body fat.

Because maybe, the problem isn’t the carbohydrates God created.

Maybe the problem is what we have done to them.

Let’s get some facts straight.

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Carbohydrate Confusion: Simple Carbs – Complex Carbs – Refined Carbs

Not all carbohydrates act the same.

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Get started milling your own whole grain flour and cornmeal. To learn more visit: https://breadroots.com/milling-grains-corn-and-beans/

Join New Facebook Insiders group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/

Join Godly Nutrition and Bread Roots Insiders email list: https://breadroots.com/insider/

Related Episodes

04 – Whole Grains Made Simple – Start with Brown Rice

07 – Healthy Fats – What To Buy & Avoid

09 – Whole Grain Bread – Why You Have to Have It Every Day To Be Healthy

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

Bread Roots Website: https://breadroots.com/

About Tracy: https://breadroots.com/about/

Bread Roots Ingredients Page: https://breadroots.com/healthy-eating/

Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion. Share Godly Nutrition Podcast

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

White refined flour, enriched flour, whole wheat flour, what’s the difference, is wheat really the problem?

For thousands of years people around the world ate wheat as a staple in their diet. So, what changed?

Jesus even called Himself the Bread of Life. If wheat and bread are so bad for us, why would He compare Himself to something deemed inferior?

Today, you will learn the truth about white refined flour, enrichment, and why it matters.

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Do you or others you know suffer from any of the following health issues?

Consuming true whole wheat and other grains are proven to help with many, many health issues such as :

• Metabolic Syndrome & Type 2 Diabetes
• Chronic Inflammation
• Osteoporosis
• Prevent Gallstones and Diverticulitis
• Relieves Constipation
• Gut Health: Inflammation, IBS, spastic colon, etc.
• Weight Loss and management
• Hormone health
• Skin Issues: Psoriasis, Eczema, etc.
• Warts
• Heart issues: Diseases & Cardiovascular Benefits
• Powerful Anti-Cancer Fighting Agent
• Breast & Colon Cancers
• Sinus issues
• Asthma & Breathing protection
• Cognitive and Alzheimer’s
• Nervous Disorders
• Hyperactivity Issues
• Supplies Phyto-Nutrients

Just to name a few.

It’s not the wheat. It’s the stripped bleached white flour devoid of the high-fiber bran and power-house of germ.

Get started milling your own whole grain flour and cornmeal. To learn more visit: https://breadroots.com/milling-grains-corn-and-beans/

Join Insiders Email List: https://breadroots.com/insider/

Facebook Insiders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/

Related Episodes

04 – Whole Grains Made Simple – Start with Brown Rice

06 – Why Your Body Needs Fat – Clear the Confusion

09 – Whole Grain Bread – Why You Have to Have It Every Day To Be Healthy

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

Bread Roots Website: https://breadroots.com/

About Tracy: https://breadroots.com/about/

Bread Roots Ingredients Page: https://breadroots.com/healthy-eating/

Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion. Share Godly Nutrition Podcast

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

Hypoglycemia and constipation where always a struggle for me, until, the LORD brought whole grains and real bread into my life.

I learned about the many, many health benefits of eating whole grains and making my own breads; and why God required us to have them every day for good health.

Because it is so important, today’s episode is going to focus back on whole grains and talk about real bread. There is so much misunderstanding about grains and what they actually do for our bodies.

We are going to dive into that today.

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Consuming real whole grain bread, even wheat bread, from freshly milled flour can help with many health issues despite what the “experts” say:

• Gut issues, constipation, IBS, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids and colon cancer
• Metabolic issues and Type 2 diabetes
• Blood sugar and insulin resistance
• Heart health
• Skin issues and warts
• And so many more

It’s not the wheat. It’s the stripped bleached white flour devoid of the high-fiber bran and power-house of germ.

Get started milling: https://breadroots.com/milling-grains-corn-and-beans/

Join Insiders Email List: https://breadroots.com/insider/

Facebook Insiders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/

Bread Roots Website: https://breadroots.com/

About Tracy: https://breadroots.com/about/

Related Episodes

04 – Whole Grains Made Simple – Start with Brown Rice

05 – Salt Isn’t the Enemy – Here’s What Matters

06 – Why Your Body Needs Fat – Clear the Confusion

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion. Share Godly Nutrition Podcast

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

Like many of us, I grew up on margarine. We were told for decades that butter is bad for us and that saturated fat should be avoided. So, why did I make the simple switch from margarin to real butter – and never look back?

Today, we’re taking another look at this creamy, delicious food, butter. What does the Bible say about butter. Why our bodies need healthy fats and why it may be time to stop fearing the foods God created.

Could one simple pantry swap help you start making healthy eating simple again?

Butter is back, people! Let’s talk butter.

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Which is better Butter or Margarine?

Butter: made from only cream and maybe added salt

Margarine a replacement for butter: made from hydrogenated highly processed seed oils requiring about 12-16 ingredients which includes stabilizers and preservatives

The health benefits of pasture-raised, grass-fed butter due to its special nutritional profile:

Heart & Blood: anti-oxidants A, D, E, & K, CLAs and vitamin K2 helps prevent arterial plaque buildup, blood clotting
Brain: great source of cholesterol & saturated fat to support neurological & nerves, cell membrane integrity
Immune: potent anti-oxidants, cell protection, neutralizing free radicals
Bone & Cartilage: regulate calcium metabolism, cartilage stability
Omega-3s Fatty Acids (EPA & DHA) & Butyric Acid: protection that covers nerves, lowers inflammation, joint health, helps fight arthritis and eczema
Hormones: supplies precursors for estrogen and testosterone
Gut & Metabolic: gut microbiome support, anti-inflammatory, improves insulin sensitivity, stabilizes blood sugar, quick clean energy source
Eyes: abundance of retinol vitamin A & E critical for protection of eye retina & lens
Anti-Bacterial - Anti-Microbial – Anti-Fungal properties: help combat intestinal infections and candida overgrowth
THIS WEEK’S PANTRY SWAP
This week, with what we’ve learned, revisit your pantry and may I encourage you to swap out just one to start or go all-in with any oils or fats that might not measure up to God’s design.

Need ideas, check out my Ingredients page here: https://breadroots.com/healthy-eating/

Join Insiders Email List: https://breadroots.com/insider/

Facebook Insiders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodlyNutrition/

Bread Roots Website: https://breadroots.com/

About Tracy: https://breadroots.com/about/

Related Episodes

05 – Salt Isn’t the Enemy – Here’s What Matters

06 – Why Your Body Needs Fat – Clear the Confusion

07 – Healthy Fats – What to Buy & Avoid

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion. Share Godly Nutrition Podcast

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

Which fats are actually healthy? What fats should you avoid? And what healthy fats should you keep in your kitchen?

In this episode we’re taking the confusion out of healthy fats cooking oils and making it practical. I’m sharing the fats and oils I personally use in my kitchen, why I choose them, and one simple pantry swap you can make this week.

Last week, we talked about why your body needs fat. This week, we’re putting that knowledge into action and looking at the difference between natural fats and highly processed oils.

Some of the oils and topics we’ll talk about in this episode:

• What I look for when choosing healthy fats
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Unrefined and expeller-pressed coconut oil
• Flax seed
• Butter and ghee
• Lard and bacon fat
• Beef tallow
• Avocado mayonnaise
• Sesame oil
• Highly processed seed oils
• Why I avoid soybean, corn and canola oil
• How to make a simple healthy pantry swap

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THIS WEEK’S PANTRY SWAP
This week, with what we’ve learned, revisit your pantry and may I encourage you to swap out just one to start or go all-in with any oils or fats that might not measure up to God’s design.

Need ideas, my Ingredients page here: https://breadroots.com/healthy-eating/

NEXT WEEK’S EPISODE
God’s fat-gift, Butter

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Related Episodes

04 – Whole Grains Made Simple – Start with Brown Rice

05 – Salt Isn’t the Enemy – Here’s What Matters

06 – Why Your Body Needs Fat – Clear the Confusion

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion. Share Godly Nutrition Podcast

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

Dietary Fat

Just hearing the words makes some people nervous.

For decades we've been told many nutrition myths like: eat less fat, choose a low-fat diet, and avoid saturated fat.

But what if we've been asking the wrong question?

What if the real question isn't... "Should I eat fat?"

What if it's... "Which fats did God design my body to use?"

Today we're going to clear away one of the biggest nutrition myths and discover why healthy fats aren't something to fear—they're something your body was created to need.

Let's make healthy eating simple again...God's way.

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Saturated Fats = Strong Fats

Monounsaturated Fats = Gentle Fats

Polyunsaturated Fats = Delicate Fats

Over Processed Seed Oils = Factory Fats

God created fat for a purpose. Our bodies must have them.

THIS WEEK’S PANTRY SWAP
This week’s pantry swap assignment: Open the cabinet where you keep your cooking oils. Read the labels and ask yourself, “Which of these are closest to the way God made them?”

Healthy change begins with awareness.

NEXT WEEK’S EPISODE
Which fats to buy? Which ones belong in your kitchen?
And which ones don’t.

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Related Episodes

04 – Whole Grains Made Simple – Start with Brown Rice

05 – Salt Isn’t the Enemy – Here’s What Matters

07- Healthy Fats – What Oils to Buy & Avoid

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion. Share Godly Nutrition Podcast

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

Salt isn’t the enemy!

SALT is one of our true Health Heroes

God made salt and it’s a powerhouse of minerals to do the body good!

Find out what the professionals say VS true biological science.

Discover the differences between table salt VS unrefined salt.

This episode is part of the Simple Pantry Swaps to Clean Eating series, where each episode focuses on one easy change that can help simplify healthy eating.

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Unrefined Sea Salt References:

Redmon Real Salt (my favorite), here in America out of Utah. It is an ancient uncontaminated underground salt reserve where they practically scrape it off the wall and put it in a bag. Color: like sand

Himalayan Pink Salt from Pakistan. It too is an ancient uncontaminated underground salt reserve. Color: pink to deep red

Celtic Salt from the coastal regions of France, Portugal and other places. Color: light gray to deep charcoal

There are other unrefined salts available.

Either way go for a compete whole un-refined salt and do your body some good.

Remember, next week will be part 3, healthy fats, with a bonus on butter; and check out last week's episode: Whole Grains Made Simple – Start with Brown Rice

Be sure to share this with a friend.

We are making eating healthy simple again, God’s way

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Related Episodes

Related

04 – Simple Whole Grain Swaps – Start with Brown Rice

06 – Why Your Body Needs Fat – Clear the Confusion

07- Healthy Fats – What Oils to Buy & Avoid

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

Bread Roots Ingredients Page: https://breadroots.com/healthy-eating/

Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion. Share Godly Nutrition Podcast

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

Are you on the journey to a healthier whole food diet?

Are you wanting to make some pantry swaps but not sure where to begin?

Healthy eating doesn't have to be overwhelming. If you've wondered whether whole grains really matter—or where to begin—this episode makes it simple. We'll look at why whole grains are different, why brown rice is an easy first step, and how one small pantry change can move you toward cleaner eating.

If you are suffering from digestion or constipation issues, you just might be low on fiber.

Whole grains are your main source of fiber and can come to save the day!.

This episode is part of the Simple Pantry Swaps to Clean Eating series, where each episode focuses on one easy change that can help simplify healthy eating.

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Rice Key Nutrients Differences:

Fiber:
Brown Rice 3.3 g per cup
White Rice only 0.6g

Minerals:
Brown Rice substantially more manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus in each serving –
White Rice, very, very little

Vitamins:
Brown Rice is rich in B vitamins for good gut health, particularly high in thiamine (B1) and niacin (B3) is great for neurological health –
White rice only provide only a few synthetic vitamins

Macronutrients:
Brown Rice has slightly more protein and fat per cup which contributes to its lower glycemic indexing of 50-55
White Rice 72-79 some reaching the 89 range

Dietary Considerations

Blood Sugar Management:
Brown Rice is superior for blood sugar management and micronutrient absorption; feeding the gut what it needs
White Rice raises glucose levels in the blood causing sharp spikes

Shelf Life:
Brown Rice is a whole grain it should be consumed within 6 months
White Rice cans sit on the shelf for two years or more. What does that tell you?

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Related

05 – Salt Isn’t the Enemy – Here’s What Matters

06 – Why Your Body Needs Fat – Clear the Confusion

07- Healthy Fats – What Oils to Buy & Avoid

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

Be sure to share this podcast with 2 of your friends who may be struggling with healthy food confusion. Share Godly Nutrition Podcast

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

Have you ever wondered why there is a ‘health food’ section in the grocery store?

That question leads one to ask the next question: What does that say about all the other foods represented in that same store?

Hmmm…

Don’t get caught in the grocery store “Healthy Food” Trap! Learn how to spot foods that wear a “healthy” mask.

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

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HV - Popular Brand Ranch Dressing Ingredient List
Vegetable Oil (Soybean and/or Canola)
Water & Buttermilk
Sugar
Salt
Less than 1% of:
Spices Garlic*, Onion*, Vinegar
Phosphoric Acid: In food -It serves as an acidulant, flavoring agent, preservative; commercially – industrial cleaners or rust removers
Xanthan Gum: Prevents ingredients from separating
Monosodium Glutamate: Lots of side effects
Natural Flavors: That’s suspect
Disodium Phosphate:
Sorbic Acid
Calcium Disodium EDTA: Added to Preserve Freshness
Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate: flavor enhancer

Do we really need any of those chemicals in our food? No, we don’t. Make it yourself and avoid all that stuff. See episode #2 for my ranch dressing recipe. Easy peasy!

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My Chocolicious Chocolate Cake: https://breadroots.com/whole-wheat-chocolate-cake/

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Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

For many years I suffered pretty severely from hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar. Constipation and low energy, well those were a thing too.

Desperate for needing answers, I first turned to the Bible and then did tons of personal research for natural ways to help my body. In this episode I will share with you my story and what became the “game changer” that brought me true relief.

Do you need encouragement for your health journey?

If so, then stick around!

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Make your own Ranch Dressing

Ranch Dressing Mix

1/3 cup Dried Minced Onions
2-1/2 Tbls Parsley Flakes
1 tsp Sea Salt
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Dried Dill

Mix together well. Place in an air-tight container.

Ranch Dressing: Mix well 2 tablespoons seasoning mixture, 3/4 cup buttermilk & 1 cup mayonnaise.

Ranch Dip: Combine 2 tablespoons seasoning mixture and 2 cups sour cream.

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit Bread Roots, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

This podcast is for educational purposes only, not professional advice.

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The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

Healthy food shouldn’t feel this complicated.

If you’ve ever stood in the grocery store aisle wondering what you’re supposed to eat anymore?

Are you confused because the ‘expert’s’ advice doesn’t seem to agree?

What if healthy eating isn’t about finding the next diet, but about rediscovering God’s original design for food?

Truth is, most women are just trying to make sense of thousands of conflicting messages coming from every direction.

Here’s a thought: For most of human history, people didn’t need nutrition experts to tell them what food was.

Since the Bible is a nutritional foundational textbook, it repeatedly points us toward principles that honor God’s design rather than man’s manipulation.

Need a simple way to get started eating healthy? If so, then stick around!

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The Godly Nutrition Podcast is your place for cutting through the confusion surrounding healthy eating and returning to simple principles rooted in God's design for our bodies.

Each episode offers practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and clear guidance to help you confidently make healthier choices for yourself and your family.

For more resources on whole foods, grain milling, homemade bread, and more, visit BreadRoots.com, where you'll find education and inspiration for living a God-honoring, nourishing lifestyle from the kitchen outward.

Website: https://breadroots.com/

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The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.

Hey Friend,

Welcome to Godly Nutrition

Are you tired of feeling confused about nutrition and what foods are actually healthy?
Do you struggle understanding food labels: Natural, organic, non-GMO?
Do you feel guilty for buying convenience foods because cooking healthy seems challenging?

If so, you are in the right place.

Here on Godly Nutrition:

• We will clear the healthy eating confusion
• Learn how to confidently read food labels
• Discover how to cook healthy meals at home with ease

Hi, I’m Tracy, a wife, a mother, and someone who once found herself right where you are, standing in the grocery aisle, confused and frustrated.

See, many years ago, I suffered from hypoglycemia and had to change the way I ate but didn’t know where to begin. Without much help from the medical community, I spent years researching what foods were truly healthy and life-giving. Today, I teach others how to return to God-designed foods so they can nourish their families with confidence.

So, each week I will be sharing:

Healthy Eating Foundations
Do some Ingredient Deep-Dives
Talk about Milling Whole Grains and homemade Bread
and of course Practical Applications

You don’t have to be a doctor or a nutritionist to know how to eat healthy. So, If you’re ready to learn simple whole food truths, how to choose the healthiest ingredients, and feel empowered by healthy nutrition that’s rooted in Godly principles, then come hang out with me each week, here on Godly Nutrition!

So, grab your pen and paper, and let’s make eating healthy simple again!

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The information provided on this podcast or on my website is not intended to diagnose or be considered as medical advice. Consult your doctor or other health care professional for your personal medical and nutritional needs. The information provided is based on research and personal experience of the author and is for general educational purposes only:

• Teaching principles of healthy eating and food preparation.
• Suggesting general meal plans.
• Educating on the benefits of specific nutrients for overall health.