Shawn Stevenson: How Your Diet Affects Your Immune System

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In this episode of the Align podcast, Shawn Stevenson joins us for a discussion on the ways eating habits can affect our health outcomes. We dive deep into the dangers of TV dinners, and the benefits of communal eating, especially for children. We also cover the rise in autoimmune disorders, and the ways we can better understand our bodies’ signals to preempt and treat illnesses. We also discuss Shawn’s book ‘Eat Smarter’, which contains science-backed recipes to improve metabolic health.

Shawn Stevenson is the author of the USA Today National bestseller Eat Smarter and the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter. He’s also creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each month. A graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science and became the cofounder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, ABC News, ESPN, and many other major media outlets.

What we discussed in the episode:
00:04:07 The body’s experience, and intelligent adaptations.

00:10:37 Studies that gather data on life-long health.

00:13:36 Epigenetics: A game-changer in understanding genetics.

00:20:38 How eating habits affect our immune system.

00:21:49 Health benefits of communal meals.

00:32:27 The importance of regular exercise and recovery.

00:37:01 Improve relationships with the people around you.

00:41:42 Genetic defects and common treatment protocols.

00:49:03 The rise of autoimmune conditions.

00:55:05 The dangers of ignoring your body’s signals.

01:00:32 Understand stress, nutrition, and your purpose.

01:07:51 Olive oil repairs the blood brain barrier.

01:13:22 A look at Shawn’s ‘Eat Smarter’ family cookbook.