Processed foods have become the norm in American society as we prioritize time and convenience above all else. The damage these foods do to our collective health is catastrophic, but luckily, not irreversible. Today, Margaret Floyd Barry joins us in the hot seat to explain how we can move away from processed foods and make healthier choices. Margaret is a functional nutritionist, author, speaker, and a reliable source of information on how food impacts our health and quality of life. She begins by debunking some common myths and misconceptions about food and nutrition before explaining how we can incorporate more real foods into our diet, meal prep on a busy schedule, and maintain a balanced diet. She also explains why cheat days are okay, and even necessary. Margaret suggests the tests that you should take to better understand your microbiome health, current food trends to adopt and the ones to avoid, and the small steps that you can take right now to improve your long-term health and wellbeing.   Key Points From This Episode: Introducing Margaret Floyd Barry as she details common myths about food and nutrition. Margaret’s advice for people who want to incorporate more whole (real) foods into their diet. Tips for meal prep and planning for busy individuals. Strategies for maintaining a consistent and balanced diet.How Margaret goes about her ‘cheat days’, and the foods she will never eat no matter what. Managing the demands of her lifestyle; training for marathons with an autoimmune disorder. The tests that she recommends for understanding your microbiome and gut health. Noteworthy trends in the worlds of health and nutrition, and the ones to avoid. Small steps that you can take today that could affect your overall, long-term wellbeing.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Margaret Floyd Barry Margaret Floyd Barry on LinkedIn Margaret Floyd Barry on Instagram Eat Naked Kitchen  Restorative Wellness Solutions  Find Your Health Practitioner | Restorative Wellness Solutions The Naked Foods Cookbook  ‘Understanding the Convoluted World of Sugar and Its Metabolic Impact’ PrimaFoodie PrimaFoodie on Instagram PrimaFoodie on Facebook PrimaFoodie on Pinterest PrimaFoodie on YouTube PrimaFoodie Email