A Year Off Processed Foods: How I Took Back My Metabolic Health

About a year ago, I committed—truly committed—to healthy eating with very few lectins and zero processed foods. The transformation has been nothing short of life-changing.

Intermittent Fasting Finally Works

I created a simple morning break- fast formula that supports intermittent fasting, and for the first time in decades my weight is stabilizing naturally.

Hunger is no longer a constant battle.

Satiation—actually feeling full—is becoming a familiar, almost surprising sensation. I’m eating far less, yet feeling better than I ever have.

Gut–Brain Communication: Back Online

Once I cut out processed foods, something incredible happened:

The communication pathways between my gut bacteria and my brain finally cleared up. Did you know your gut bacteria ( your micro biome ) are responsible for sending your brain the “I’m full messages ?” Well neither did I. It’s incredible how important eating for your biome truly is and let’s face it - it’s not exactly common conversation.

After decades of struggling, denying, trying, and failing, my system is no longer hijacked. I feel aligned, functional, and alive again.

Everything we eat now is from scratch if at all possible. Our dressing is a clean blend of vinegar and olive oil fortified with turmeric extract (95% curcumin!) and brightened with white pepper to boost anti-inflammatory effects and absorption.

The Oils Matter

We ditched all seed oils and processed vegetable oils.

Instead, we cook with:

• Raw coconut oil

• Avocado oil

We use virgin olive oil — for salads.

Our favorite ingredients are :

• Arugula

• Napa, Savoy, or green cabbage

• Raw bok choy

• Endives

The subtle bitterness of the greens combined with a honey balsamic vinegarette is absolutely heavenly.

Our Teachers

We follow three incredible educators on YouTube who have completely reshaped our understanding of health:

• Dr. Steven Gundry – lectin-free living & longevity

• Dr. Eric Berg – keto, fasting, and metabolic clarity

• Dr. Mindy Pelz – fasting protocols designed for women

These three are our north stars. Truly inspirational.

Our Morning Routine

Every day begins with a powerful lineup:

• Yerba mate tea

• Bulletproof-style MCT coffee

• Collagen

• Creatine

• Morning Kick by Chuck Norris / Roundhouse Provisions

And let me tell you—Morning Kick works.

Within three days of trying it , hubby & I looked at each other and said, “Wow- this stuff is awesome.”

We signed up for regular deliveries because it has become a game-changer.

Our microbiomes are healing.

YES—it took a year.

But honestly… what else are you doing that’s more important than rebuilding your health?

The Additive Lie Ends Here

Here’s the truth:

Food additives and Big Ag toxins are designed to keep people sick, inflamed, heavy, and dependent.

But we don’t have to fall for it.

Download the Yuka app, scan product barcodes, and learn what you’re actually putting into your body. Once you see the truth, you can never unsee it.

We Are Not Sheeple

Refuse to be used. Don’t be a lemming fueling a system built on a profit over people business model.

Big Pharma and Big Ag use the same playbook perfected by the cigarette industry:

• Hook them young

• Keep them addicted

• Sell them the “solutions”

I say

We choose:

• Clean food

• Real ingredients

• Natural healing

• A future built on wellness, not illness

Screw the noise.

Take back your power.

Eat for life—not for corporations.