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Be Well by Kelly Leveque

327: Giada’s Wellness Rules You Need to Know | Giada De Laurentiis

Thu, 06 Mar 2025

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In this episode, I’m joined by the legendary Giada De Laurentiis for a culinary journey from Italy to America. Giada shares how her family’s rich culinary heritage sparked her passion for cooking and helped shape her career. She reflects on the deep influence of her grandfather, mother, and Aunt Raffi—showing how their love for food, culture, and tradition guided her through life’s transitions and gave her a sense of home in the kitchen.We also dive into the heart of Italian cuisine, exploring its natural sense of balance and the powerful benefits of traditional superfoods like olive oil and capers.Beyond food, Giada opens up about her personal wellness journey. We talk about self-care practices—from yoga and acupuncture to the importance of meal prepping and staying nourished, even when life gets hectic.Leave Us A Voice Message! | https://telbee.io/channel/4_b9zzx58wdkuwirqkcxwa/What We Cover:Giada’s journey from Italy to America and how it shaped her careerHow her family’s culinary legacy influenced her pathThe natural balance and wellness built into traditional Italian cuisineThe health benefits of iconic Italian superfoodsGiada’s go-to self-care strategies, including yoga, acupuncture, and meal preppingWhy skipping meals can disrupt your health and balanceSponsored By:Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.comAG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/bewellVuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kellyOneSkin | Visit oneskin.co/BEWELL and use code BEWELL for 15% off your first purchase.Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:57 - From Italy to Food Network00:03:51 - Family & Falling in Love with Cooking00:07:05 - Choosing Culinary School00:09:49 - Italian Food & Culture00:13:30 - Portions & Balance00:15:17 - Italian Superfoods00:18:29 - Farming & Fresh Ingredients00:23:10 - Motherhood & Career00:25:47 - Teaching Kids Healthy Habits00:29:09 - Flavor Window & Reintroducing Foods00:32:59 - Giada’s Self-Care00:37:12 - Early Career Struggles00:39:24 - Hormones, HRT & Nutrition00:43:24 - Advocating for Your Health00:46:10 - Meal Prepping00:49:55 - Dangers of Fasting00:52:05 - Finding Joy in Cooking00:54:02 - Giada’s Book: Super-Italian00:55:36 - Dessert & Indulgence01:00:49 - Don’t Skip MealsCheck Out Giada: Website Instagram 

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