The pro-metabolic approach to wellness has been gaining popularity lately, but it is rooted in ancient ways of eating and supporting the body. The more I have learned about it, the more I have realized that I have actually been following many of the pro-metabolic principles for a long time. This way of life goes hand in hand with the from-scratch homestead kitchen. Though I have already been implementing many metabolically supportive practices in my life, I still learned so much from this conversation. I walked away with new ideas to try and areas of my health to reexamine. Whether you are new to the pro-metabolic conversation or have been embracing this approach for many years, join us for this rich conversation about supporting our health in a truly sustainable way. In this episode, we cover: The individual health journeys that led both Fallon and Kori to a pro-metabolic approach to wellness Breaking down what it means to eat in a pro-metabolic way Aiding your body’s production of youthful hormones in order to resist stress Going beyond a black and white list of rules around food and learning what supports your individual metabolism Prioritizing connection to your body and food over checking off a list of dietary achievements Why it is important to take in a variety of sources and opinions as you are learning about health How many calories women actually need and how to slowly increase your calorie intake Why it is necessary for mothers especially to nourish themselves well Pushing back against the diet culture dogma and truly taking pleasure in food Examining popular claims that dairy and gluten are inherently bad for the body Questions to consider about the quality, sourcing, and preparation of your food The power of your mind to convince your body that certain foods are harmful Physical and mental considerations when reintroducing certain foods back into your diet Some of the possible underlying factors behind food restriction or intolerance Debunking the claims about the benefits of intermittent fasting What metabolic markers to look for when assessing your own health Why the metabolism is the cornerstone of overall health Where to start if you want to heal your metabolism View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors! TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL SKILLS | Use my link bit.ly/FarmhouseSkills CONNECT The Freely Rooted Podcast | Website | YouTube Fallon Lee | Website | Instagram | Meal Plans Kori Meloy | Instagram | Freely Rooted Course

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