About this episode

Dr. Jim McMinn and Functional Nutritionist Rachel Olsen discuss the impact of processed foods on health and chronic disease in America.

Ever wondered how processed foods impact health, mood, and even longevity? In this episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. Jim McMinn welcomes Functional Nutritionist Rachel Olsen for a practical and eye-opening discussion about processed food and its far-reaching effects. Rachel joins Dr. McMinn to break it all down for you, and explain why America leads the developed world in chronic disease, even though it spends the most money on health care. Rachel offers actionable tips for turning your ...

People in this episode

Host: McMinn

Guest: Rachel Olsen

Topics covered

• processed foods
• health
• nutrition
• chronic disease

Keywords

• eating real
• feeling great
• functional nutrition

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Places: America

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