Episode Details

Having strong, healthy relationships can positively impact your health in a myriad of ways. And since the beginning of human existence, we have connected with each other over the experience of food. Food has the power to cultivate strong bonds, encourage unity over shared interests and values, and bring families and communities together.

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn about how relationships impact your health and longevity. You’ll hear the data behind the numerous benefits of a shared family meal and how to implement this practice into your routine. You’ll also learn five practical strategies for creating intentional connections around food.

Our relationships are at the foundation of our health and well-being, and creating connections around food can create a ripple effect of benefits. Click play to hear the fascinating science behind the #1 controller of your health and fitness!

In this episode you’ll discover:

• The #1 element that impacts human health and longevity.
• How humans have evolved sharing meals.
• Why food is the cornerstone of many relationships.
• How we evolved to connect over food.
• The science on what happens when families eat together.
• How eating meals with other can prevent chronic diseases.
• The minimum effective dose to reap the health benefits of a shared family meal.
• How a family meal can impact rates of stress and tension.
• The relationship between oxytocin and cortisol.
• What percentage of families eat together on a regular basis.
• How your culture influences your cravings.
• What percentage of the average American’s diet is ultra-processed foods.
• The importance of scheduling family meals.
• How to get your children excited about implementing more family meals.
• Why a pre-meal ritual can encourage more connection.
• How to practice more presence during family meals.
• Why a post-meal experience can trigger a dopamine release in the brain.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• EatSmarterCookbook.com -- Order your copy today!
• Foursigmatic.com/model -- Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs!
• The #1 Controller of Human Health with Dr. Robert Waldinger – Episode 651
• Legado Family Card Deck
• Conversation Cards for Kids and Teens

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