Beyond Diet Dogma: A Conversation with Jon Engelson

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Ever feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutritional advice? Our conversation with Jon Engelson cuts through the noise with a refreshingly balanced perspective, gained from over 30 years in the fields of diet, nutrition, and holistic healing.

Jon's journey began with a medical misdiagnosis in his mid-20s, sparking his exploration of alternative approaches when conventional methods failed his mother, who suffered from multiple sclerosis. What separates his philosophy from most health experts is his commitment to finding "what works" rather than dogmatically following a single approach. He's witnessed remarkable results from wildly different diets—from macrobiotics to carnivore—because different bodies have different needs.

We dive into the problematic economics driving our food and healthcare systems. As Jon aptly notes, "If you're healthy, there's zero money for companies," explaining why food quality declines while processed options become cheaper and more addictive. This creates a cycle where poor nutrition leads to health problems requiring pharmaceutical interventions—a profitable cycle for industries, but devastating for public health.

Most powerfully, we explore how disconnected modern society has become from food sources. Many people have never seen vegetables growing or understood where their food originates. Both Jon and I share our experiences reconnecting people with food through gardening, cooking from scratch, and slowing down to appreciate meals in community rather than rushing through drive-throughs.

Ready to discover your personal path to better health through real food? Learn why "you are what you eat eats" matters more than following the latest trend, and why finding joy in the process creates lasting change when strict diets fail.

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