Stress – it's something we all experience at one point or another in our lives. But did you know that chronic stress can wreak havoc on both our physical and mental health? Today, we'll explore why controlling stress and cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone, is crucial for overall well-being and maintaining a healthy weight.

Nowadays, there’s a LOT of sizzling conversation semaglutides, aka Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, which are actually intended for people with Type 2 diabetes to help manage blood glucose levels. At the time of this recording, they are not FDA approved for weight loss, but because they have an off-label side effect of weight loss, and have the Hollywood blessing, a lot of people are on the bandwagon. Megastars like Oprah put a spotlight on it in her recent Weight Special on national...

The decline of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) starts immediately after you finish puberty, sometimes by as much as 50% by 35, and it continues to decrease every year thereafter, significantly impacting optimal bodily function including longevity, muscle building and brain health. In this episode we'll dig into the pivotal role of hormones like HGH, how much they affect our quality of life, and what we can do to safely replenish our stores. I'm speaking with President of BioProtein Technology,...

Mercury is a naturally occurring element that exists in various forms, including elemental mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds like methylmercury. While mercury has industrial applications and is used in products like thermometers and fluorescent lights, its presence in the environment poses significant health risks to humans and wildlife alike. Today, we're going to explore why mercury is harmful to your health and what you can do to minimize your exposure. ...

Mercury is a naturally occurring element that exists in various forms, including elemental mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds like methylmercury. While mercury has industrial applications and is used in products like thermometers and fluorescent lights, its presence in the environment poses significant health risks to humans and wildlife alike. Today, we're going to explore why mercury is harmful to your health and what you can do to minimize your exposure....

Welcome to Recipes For Your Best Life where we explore the fascinating world of nutrition and making shift happen in your health for good I'm your host, Chef Mareya and in today's episode, we're turning our focus to a seemingly humble organism that packs a powerful punch when it comes to health benefits: algae.  While often overlooked, algae are not only crucial to marine ecosystems but also offer a treasure trove of nutrients that can positively impact human health. In particular, we'll be...

Our brains are incredible organs, responsible for everything from thoughts and emotions to complex problem-solving. But how often do we consider the impact of our daily food choices on this powerhouse within our skulls? Studies show 1 in 4 people globally has a mental or brain-related disorder, largely a product of our lifestyle habits.  We have a crisis on our hands! Today, we'll explore why a nutritious diet is not only essential for our physical health but plays a pivotal role in...

I'm so excited for you to hear this episode because it's exactly the kind of story we all love - one where someone meets a life-threatening challenge and comes out better on the other side.  But there's much more to  Jared Maynard story and it has to do with the importance of being in the right shape to fight for your life. Jared is a Physical Therapist, business owner, powerlifter, strength coach, husband and father of 3 girls who found out how strength training saves lives this year. ...

When you have 7 mouths to feed, thinking about food is a full-time endeavor. Even though it’s a big part of my career, making from-scratch sauces and foraging for ingredients is not part of my daily routine – especially with voracious teenagers and athletes in the family. Forget about 30-minute meals. When they start circling the kitchen like a pack of wolves, I’ve got 10 minutes tops before they start bearing their canines. We can make the biggest impact on our health three times a day...

We’ve heard it, and it’s engrained in us.  Food is medicine.  But really, let’s dive deep down into this idea. How did they deal with disease thousands of years ago, before conventional medicine and antibiotics?  The answer was in nature. Ancient civilizations became masters of using plants and herbs as their remedies. And the pharmaceuticals we have now are often derived from those medicinal plants – like garlic, onions, turmeric, thyme, black seed and so many more.  The use of spices and...

Could we be moving towards a real life species of the walking dead where chemicals are creating a new, toxic-laden humankind? They are born out of technology. They are here, and they are everywhere.  The problems with forever chemicals have been known for quite some time, and their  impact on people and the environment is still being researched and not completely understood.  However, more evidence is coming to light on their impact on people as evidenced by the lawsuits that have been...

In this week's episode of Recipes For Your Best Life, I'm talking to Megan Lyons, certified nutrition expert, about the Top 5 myths in food today. The question is, do we eat them or not, and is what famous doctors like Steven Gundry and health experts like Dave Asprey say about them true? This is an episode that will help to answer a lot of your burning questions about nutrition.

In this episode, we explore the world of coatings on fresh produce. Unravel the mysteries behind companies like Apeel, their patents, and safety concerns. Discover the importance of understanding wax coatings on fruits, the debate over keeping peels for nutrition, and the truth about Apeel's ingredients and funding. We delve into various coating types, safety concerns, and how we can make healthy food choices. Let’s dive in!

Have you ever wondered what happens to food that gets manufactured and grown, but not used?  Well here’s a scenario.  Cashews are commonly eaten - But did you know the cashew meat from inside the cashew fruit, which is normally thrown out, is a single ingredient, organic product that tastes amazingly like meat, with the same consistency. The truth are a LOT of predicted that get wasted in the food manufacturing process and all of this wasted food presents an opportunity to create exciting new...

 In this episode, Chef Mareya interviews Cori Sue Morris, founder of Retreat, exploring the benefits of microdosing with psychedelic mushrooms for well-being. They discuss the global mental health crisis and the shift towards natural alternatives. Microdosing psilocybin mushrooms offer increased joy, problem-solving, mood enhancement, and productivity. The interview demystifies these mushrooms, revealing their benefits for all. Welcome to "Recipes for Your Best Life," where food, health, and...

It’s a sensitive subject. And it’s one I was a little hesitant to talk about but I think it’s really important and sometimes we just need to rip the band-aid off to let the wound heal. This episode, we’re diving into the subject of childhood obesity, and how as parents and working with doctors we can help coach kids in a more positive way. Today I am interviewing Dr. Sheila Carroll, a mom, pediatrician and an obesity medicine physician as well as the life and weight coach. She works with the...

Did you know that renowned Clif family also produces wine? Nested in Napa Valley, the Clif family is working to create a healthier, more sustainable world through the enjoyment of wine, food and connection. We get into how the Clif family is really changing the wine and food experience and how regenerative agriculture is the future of sustainability. Enjoy!  

The episode discusses the alarming amount of food waste in the US and the resulting environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions and methane emissions from landfills. It emphasizes the need to take action to reduce food waste and highlights the role of a company called Eat Cleaner in removing harmful residue and keeping produce out of landfills. The episode also mentions the movement towards rescuing imperfect or "ugly" produce and companies like Misfits Market that deliver...

In this episode of "Recipes for Your Best Life with Chef Mareya", Chef Mareya and her guest, Peter, discuss the power of positive thinking in the kitchen as well as Peter's journey of overcoming Crohn's disease and becoming Mr. America. They explore the power of positive thinking in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals. If you're looking for inspiration to overcome your own challenges and lead a healthier life, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode, we are diving into the benefits of red light therapy and near-infra-red. If you've never heard of those, we'll listen. What if I told you there's a completely natural way to get better skin reducing formation in pain, enhancing brain and cognitive function, helping with cardiovascular health, improving circulation, healing wounds faster, and even easing depression without a pill or lifting a finger or any negative side effects? Would you be on board?

Sometimes when you meet someone, you feel like you've known them your whole life. Well, that's what it was like for me to meet Andrea Shaw. Known to her friends and now to me as Draya. What impressed me about her, not just her incredible physique also her humility, light and her personality and the kind of person that she exudes. We'll find out a lot about what sets her apart, how her mindset has taken her this far in her sport and where the rubber met the road for her in terms of her making...

What do we do to help us get to the place that we're going? So I'm gonna talk today about seven habits that we can all take on this year that will help us get to that place. And let me start by saying, I really do believe that these are ubiquitous. These are something that doesn't matter what you subscribe to in terms of your diet, everybody can do these seven things, and I think everybody without exception can benefit from these seven things. Listen on!

Hi, I’m Mareya otherwise known as The Fit Foodie. I’m a chef, holistic nutritionist, author, inventor and mom. And I want to welcome you to my podcast. It’s called Recipes for Your Best Life and with every episode, I’m peeling back the onion on fitness, nutrition, health, wellness and family. The truth is, you’re the chef of your life, and for every important pillar, there’s a great recipe worth sharing. So every week, we’ll explore them together. Think of it as food for thought you can...

The pursuit of happiness. I mean what is it about some people that you meet, that just every time you’re around them they just radiate joy and happiness where some of us just have a really hard time finding it in our everyday lives? Well, my next guest is an expert in squeezing the joy out of life, and that is why I’m so pleased to introduce Alice Inoue. She is a nationally award-winning author and life guidance expert and she is the founder of Happiness U. As Hawaii’s thought leader and a...