In this episode, Bonnie is joined by Dr. Trevor Kouritzin, a specialist in preventative medicine, and they discuss the impact of the food environment on dietary habits and overall health. His research focuses on the accessibility, affordability, and availability of healthy food options, particularly in low-income areas. He emphasizes the importance of the capability, opportunity, and motivation factors in influencing dietary behaviors.

Bonnie and Trevor explore the role of supplements in primary healthcare and the potential for technology and innovation to improve food environments. The cultural and social aspects of food, as well as the emotional connections to food, are highlighted as important considerations in understanding dietary habits. They talk about the impact of food and nutrition on different populations, particularly children and older adults. They highlight the role of childhood experiences in shaping food habits and the emotional attachment to food. The importance of accessible and walkable environments for older adults is discussed, as well as the potential for better urban planning to improve health outcomes. The conversation also touches on the conflicting views in nutrition and the need for evidence-based research on supplements. 

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Episode Chapters:

00:42 Introduction and Background
03:49 Defining Healthy Dietary Habits
06:37 The Layers of Medicine
09:09 The Role of Supplements in Primary Healthcare
12:06 Understanding the Factors that Influence Dietary Behaviors
16:42 Improving Food Environments through Urban Planning
19:14 The Impact of Technology and Innovation
22:15 Considering Cultural and Social Factors in Dietary Habits
24:34 The Impact of Childhood Experiences
27:16 Creating Accessible Environments for Older Adults
29:18 Navigating Conflicting Views in Nutrition
33:59 The Importance of Fruits and Vegetables
39:42 The Need for Evidence-Based Research on Supplements
45:50 Exploring Supplements: A Podcast on Clinical Evidence


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