Welcome back to Crunchy Stewardship! In this episode, Chrissy & Katie dive into a full review of the trending book, ”Good Energy” by Dr. Casey Means. They break down the central thesis of the book: that metabolic health is the root of almost all chronic disease. They discuss the ”25 Habits” outlined in the book—from nutrition and movement to sleep and environmental toxins—and share which habits they are adopting (and which ones they are struggling with).

Plus, Chrissy shares a Random Revelation about how your sense of smell impacts your digestion, and they debate whether cold plunges are actually worth the misery.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Smell & Digestion: Why getting rid of synthetic fragrances might help your body process food better.
• Book Review: Why we give Good Energy a high rating (but recommend skipping the last chapter).
• The ”Big 3” to Avoid: Refined sugar, refined grains, and industrial seed oils.
• Metabolic Habits: The importance of protein, fiber, and ”eating the rainbow.”
• Movement & Sleep: Why walking after meals and consistent wake times matter.
• Navigating Social Situations: How to politely decline the Pepsi and the church snacks.

Resources mentioned:

• Book:Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means – https://amzn.to/3Mgj3HL
• Documentary:Breaking Big Food  https://amzn.to/4ameB3j
• Previous Episode: Real Bread Revolution  – https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467060/episodes/17167392
• Previous Episode: The Myths of Seed Oils – https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467060/episodes/17325956 
• Previous Episode: The Water Episode – https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467060/episodes/17075688
• Previous Episode: Sleep is Healing Time – https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467060/episodes/18645131
• App: Google Gemini (Katie uses for food journaling)

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Crunchy Stewardship
01:19 Life Updates
05:09 Random Revelation: The Impact of Smell on Digestion
09:55 Fragrance-Free Living and Health Tips
13:48 Book Review: Good Energy by Casey and Callie Means
19:52 Personal Health Journeys and Natural Remedies
29:00 The Power of Diet and Lifestyle Changes
34:02 The Impact of Sugar on Pain
34:21 Casey Means' Health Philosophy
35:09 Political Landscape and Health
36:47 Nutrition Guidelines from Casey Means
44:35 Movement and Sleep Habits
47:37 Meal Timing and Environmental Factors
50:57 Toxins, Nature, and Mental Health
52:38 Personal Reflections and Final Thoughts

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