Clean Good Eats with Dr. Sakinah Bunch (Eps. 20)

Summary

Dr. Sakinah Bunch shares her journey of healing her daughter's severe food allergies and her husband's chromosome deficiency through alternative medicine. This led her to become a naturopathic doctor and open Clean Good Eats, a farm-to-table cooking studio that specializes in allergy-friendly cooking. Dr. Bunch emphasizes the importance of advocating for your child's health and the power of food in healing the body. She also discusses the challenges of educating the community about naturopathy and healthy eating. Dr. Bunch provides tips for better health, including avoiding table salt and drinking water separately from meals. The conversation highlights the lack of food knowledge among some children, emphasizing the need for education and exposure to healthy eating habits. The cost of eating healthy is also discussed, with Dr. Bunch emphasizing the importance of building relationships with local farmers to make healthy food more accessible. Dr. Bunch's books, which focus on cooking and marriage, are mentioned, along with the benefits of farmers markets and the joy of connecting with farmers.

Takeaways

Food can play a crucial role in healing the body, especially in cases of allergies and gut issues.
Educate yourself and your children about healthy eating and involve them in the cooking process.
Naturopathy focuses on natural medicine and holistic approaches to health, addressing the root causes of symptoms.
Avoid synthetic foods and prioritize natural, whole foods for better physical and mental health. Hands-on learning experiences at farms can help children understand where food comes from and develop healthy eating habits.
Field trips to farms can be transformative for children, allowing them to connect with nature and learn about the importance of sustainable agriculture.
There is a lack of food knowledge among some children, highlighting the need for education and exposure to healthy eating habits.
Building relationships with local farmers can make healthy food more accessible and affordable.
Farmers markets provide an opportunity to connect with local farmers and access fresh, high-quality produce.
Dr. Sakinah Bunch has written books on cooking and marriage, offering interactive and practical resources for individuals and couples.

Chapters

02:10 Introduction and Background

05:49 Healing the Gut and Food Allergies

10:50 Clean Good Eats and Cooking Classes

14:00 Encouraging Healthy Eating in Children

20:20 Naturopathy and Holistic Medicine

22:30 Challenges and Education in the Community

23:52 Improving Health through Food

25:56 Dr. Bunch's Daily Eating Habits

28:03 Tips for Better Health

35:10 The Impact of Sugar and Synthetic Foods

39:14 Funding and Future Goals