• Ep. 111 - Leafy Lies: We have been Green-Washed…The Other Side of ‘Eat More Vegetables’

  • Apr 11 2025
  • Length: 46 mins
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Ep. 111 - Leafy Lies: We have been Green-Washed…The Other Side of ‘Eat More Vegetables’

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  • "What if the veggies you thought were keeping you healthy—like spinach, kale, and broccoli—were actually making you feel bloated, tired, and inflamed? Could the ‘eat more vegetables’ advice be doing more harm than good?"🔍 Show NotesIn this eye-opening episode of The Happy Healthy Life, Rob and Randy pull back the curtain on one of the most sacred cows of modern nutrition: vegetables. Yes, we said it. Not all vegetables are created equal—and some might even be messing with your gut and slowing down your metabolism.You’ll learn:Why leafy greens and cruciferous veggies aren’t always your friendsWhat natural plant toxins like oxalates and lectins do to your gutWhy cooking your vegetables (and adding healthy fat) can make a big differenceWhich veggies are safer for your metabolism—and which ones to avoid if you’re trying to healHow to support your gut and metabolism starting todayGet ready to rethink your green smoothie.🧭 Episode OutlineI. Recap from Part 1: Grains, Gluten & Gut HealthReminder: Just because something is plant-based doesn’t mean it’s good for youWhy healing the gut is step one for real health and weight lossII. The Vegetable Health HaloWhy everyone says “Eat your veggies!”The truth: Nutrients? Yes. But also natural plant toxinsIII. Leafy Greens & Above-Ground Veggies: The Hidden ProblemsSpinach, kale, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli = full of:Oxalates – can contribute to kidney stones and joint painLectins – gut irritants that can cause bloating, nausea, and moreLignans & PUFAs – can mess with hormones and metabolismCellulose – humans can’t digest it; leads to irritation if gut is damaged🧠 "Just because a cow can chew grass doesn’t mean you should load up on kale."IV. Cruciferous Veggies & Your ThyroidBroccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choyContain goitrogens – suppress thyroid hormone productionA sluggish thyroid = a sluggish metabolism✅ Fix: Always cook these veggies to reduce goitrogensV. Root Veggies: The Underdogs of the Veggie WorldPotatoes, sweet potatoes, beets, turnipsLower in plant defense compoundsProvide clean energy when cooked and paired with saturated fatsTip: Eat in moderation when healing metabolismVI. Fruit Vegetables: A Better Veggie Option?Tomatoes, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, peppersContain both fructose and glucose = gentler on blood sugarLow in PUFA, starch, and celluloseStill: Cook them and pair with fat and protein to prevent sugar crashesVII. Why It All Comes Down to Your GutEven “healthy” veggies can hurt you if your gut is inflamed or leakyThese plant compounds can increase inflammation, mess with hormones, and disrupt digestionYou need a healed gut and a strong metabolism to thrive✅ Your Next StepsCook your veggies – especially cruciferous and leafy greensEat with healthy fats – SCT oil, butter, coconut oil help with absorptionDon’t go veggie-crazy – especially if your metabolism or gut is strugglingTake the free metabolism quiz → www.metabolismscore.comStart your gut healing journey → www.h2thinvirtual.com/gut📚 Resources Mentioned🌐 The Happy Healthy Life Website📱 Instagram @theh2life🧠 Metabolism Score Quiz🥦 Happy Healthy Gut Program
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