Superfood hunter Darin Olien is known within the health and wellness community as an exotic superfood expert and environmental activist who travels the planet to discover new and underutilized medicinal plants. He's the co-host of Down to Earth with Zac Efron, host of The Darin Olien Show, author of SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome, and founder of Barukas.
What you'll learn from this episode:
What makes a superfood super—how agricultural practices, soil quality, and personal stress levels contribute to the nutrient content and bioavailability of your food.
How to optimize your gut microbiome by eating a variety of fibers and polyphenols—and the positive cascading effects to serotonin and dopamine production.
Fast fashion, one of the worst polluters of our planet, could be making you sick from unnatural fabrics and toxic dyes.
How additives and processed foods have meddled with our palates, hormones, and wreaked havoc on our ability to intuitively eat.
Healthy foods you can find, even in small-town grocery stores, and what to look for on your produce stickers.
And so much more!
Resources from this episode:
Down to Earth with Zac Efron | Netflix
The Nutrient-Dense Super-Nut You Need to Try | Darin Olien | The Genius Life 70
What Are Polyphenols? Types, Benefits, and Food Sources | Healthline
What Is BPA and Why Is It Bad for You? | Healthline
How Fast Fashion is Destroying the Planet | The New York Times
UN Launches Drive to Highlight Environmental Cost of Staying Fashionable | UN News
The Health Impact of Fast Fashion – and Why You Should Dress Sustainably | Fashion One Rogue
What Produce Stickers Say About Fruits and Veggies | Scripps
Grow Insanely Healthy Broccoli Sprouts At Home (Easiest Method) | Max Lugavere
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