Ep. 57: Nourishing the Body for Strength and Longevity with Peggy Curry

Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. I'm your host, Debi Robinson, and today, we're diving deep into the transformative power of food with the founder of Curry Girls Kitchen, Peggy Curry. Peggy is a lifelong educator, food entrepreneur, author, speaker and award-winning health and wellness advocate, who has spent decades supporting others on their health journey. Today Peggy joins us and shares her wealth of experience in advocating for food as medicine. She also shares her cleansing reset program designed to combat inflammation and identify food triggers, as well as some indispensable dietary insights. We’ll also explore the emotional side of food and talk about food's role in preventing health issues. Together, Peggy and I will explore the systemic effects of gluten, particularly on the gallbladder, the importance of iron and fermented foods for gut health, and why rotating food choices is essential for nutrient diversity. Join us to hear the merits of cooking with cast iron, incorporating organic produce, and understanding the impact of antibiotics in animal farming on our health. Key Takeaways: [ 3:17] Maintaining good health.. [9:01] Cooking good, sharing, and empowering healthy choices. [12:12] Diet affects all body symptoms. [15:14] 21-day elimination, anti-inflammatory diet. [18:27] Choose beneficial fats, including olives and avocado. [21:02] Encouraging intentional, beneficial, and varied eating habits. [24:58] Local farmers markets promote sustainable, chemical-free farming. [29:23] Emotional self-care is essential for well-being. [30:47] Encouraging cooking for health and healing. [36:27] Creating delicious dishes and dressings. [39:34] Prevent bone loss and strengthen bones naturally. Where to Find Guest: Website Instagram YouTube Books Memorable Quotes: "We have to remove the triggers of inflammation, because inflammation contributes to bone loss." [00:15]- Debi "We nourish our bodies from the inside out, and that's going to help us with this piece of longevity and strength for our bodies." [6:37] - Peggy "Gluten inhibits the bile to secrete fat metabolizing, or gallbladder to secrete bile to metabolize fats. And it's everyone that's sensitive." [11:19] - Debi "It's giving you a break, a time off for you to just focus on you and breathe and be mindful and conscious and love on yourself and the emotional." [29:25] - Peggy "When you actually have this intentionality of choosing foods that have benefit for your body that are actually going to nourish you and you're going to feel happier you're going to have energy, you're going to produce better, you're going to be creative." [21:20] -Peggy To learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program