Clean Kitchen Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

EP. 57: Welcome back to the Clean Kitchen Podcast! In this episode, we’re kicking off 2025 with a fresh new setup and lots of exciting updates. Kyle shares his big move to West Palm Beach, how the change in environment is shaping his life, and the importance of setting visions for growth this year. We dive into Kevin’s journey into parenthood with his newborn son, Levi, and how the first few nights have been a mix of joy, sleeplessness, and lots of learning. We also touch on the powerful experiences Kyle had at wellness retreats in Mexico and Costa Rica and how those trips gave him clarity on his goals. Plus, we get into some big health topics like the risks of seed oils and artificial food dyes, especially after attending a Seed Oils documentary premiere with food activists like Paul Saladino and Vani Hari.  Topics Discussed: Kyle’s big move to West Palm Beach and how it’s impacting his lifestyle The early days of parenthood: sleepless nights and adjusting to life with a newborn Setting visions for 2025 vs. traditional New Year’s resolutions Kyle’s transformative experiences at wellness retreats in Mexico and Costa Rica The importance of community and new connections in personal growth Non-toxic baby products: what Kyle’s choosing for Levi’s health and safety Health risks of seed oils and artificial food dyes, and the Seed Oils documentary premiere The movement to remove artificial food dyes from kids’ cereals and insights from Paul Saladino and Vani Hari The impact of LED lights on sleep and switching to incandescent bulbs The advice from parenting expert Nicole Jacks: “You’re doing the best you can,” and how it’s resonating with Kyle now that he’s a parent Show Links: Healthybaby TrulyFree Detergent  Check Out Kyle: Instagram YouTube TikTok 00:00:00 - Introduction  00:01:34 - 2025 goals, visions, & habits   00:05:11 - Move to Florida  00:07:13 - Florida highlights  00:09:02 - A learning mindset  00:11:49 - Mexico trip 00:16:13 - Costa Rica trip 00:21:27 - The truth About Seed Oils premiere  00:24:44 - The Food Babe & artificial food dyes  00:27:48 - Seed Oils and food dyes  00:30:23 - Kevin’s son, Levi!  00:33:45 - Early parenthood struggles  00:35:38 - Lack of sleep  00:38:29 - Non toxic baby products  00:45:02- Dessert 

What would you do to live forever? Eclectic millionaire Bryan Johnson has a unique answer to that question.  LINKS: Bryan Johnson’s Morning Routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJZ4pjzwDLU&t=667s  CHAPTERS: (0:00:00 - START)(0:00:26 - WELCOME)(0:00:51 - WHO IS BRIAN JOHNSON?) (0:01:30 - KYLE'S TAKEAWAYS FROM PARIS) (0:08:00 - OVERWEIGHT IN THE US VS EUROPE) (0:15:01 - LIFESTYLE DIFFERENCES IN EUROPE) (0:23:37 - BRIAN JOHNSON'S MORNING ROUTINE) (0:47:45 - KEY TAKEAWAYS)  Disclaimer: The Clean Kitchen Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Are better-for-you swaps a scam, or do your healthy choices matter? This week, Kevin and Kyle examine some illuminating studies showcasing the damaging effects of microplastics, nanoplastics, and additives on our health and wellness.USE CODE CLEANKITCHEN for 15% off BON CHARGE:https://us.boncharge.com/products/infrared-sauna-blanket CHAPTERS: (0:00:00) - Start(0:00:28) - Introduction(0:01:00) - Microplastics and nanoplastics and Heart Disease (0:03:01) - Possible Plastic Alternatives(0:06:07) - Additive’s Impact On Your Health(0:11:21) - Branch Basics 10-Day Study(0:12:45) - Product Swaps from the 10-Day Study?(0:14:30) - What is EMF?(0:15:36) - Turning off your wifi at Night(0:17:55) - What did the participants do in the 10-Day Study?(0:18:20) - Study Activity: Dry Brushing(0:19:27) - Study Activity: Oil Pulling(0:20:03) - Study Activity: Apple Cider Vinegar & Water (0:21:18) - Study Activity: Blue Light Glasses(0:21:47) - Study Activity: Grounding(0:23:30) - Study Activity: Infrared Sauna(0:24:24) - Study Activity: Coffee Enemas (0:25:37) - Study Activity: Expressive Writing(0:25:50) - Study Activity: Relaxation Techniques (0:25:56) - Study Activity: Tongue Scraping(0:29:10) - Study RESULTS Disclaimer: The Clean Kitchen Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Your detergent may not be as safe as you think… Truly Free founder Stephen Ezell joins Kyle and Kevin to discuss the dangers of conventional cleaning products and provide some family-friendly solutions.Truly Free Discount:GET 50 FREE loads of laundry when you purchase the starter kit(CODE: CLEANKITCHEN for an extra discount)CHAPTERS:(0:00:00) - Start(0:00:34) - Introduction(0:01:47) - What got Stephen into health and nutrition(0:04:44) - The Origin of Truly Free(0:07:20) - Dangerous ingredients to look out for in detergent(0:10:20) - Hidden issues with fragrances(0:13:09) - Greenwashing in the cleaning industry(0:16:32) - The origin of chemicals in the cleaning industry(0:19:53) - Polarization and Health conscious consumers(0:24:22) - Comparing and contrasting conventional vs conscious products(0:27:02) Issues with dryer sheets and cleaning dishes(0:30:54) - Damaging dishwasher pods(0:37:25) - Taking a political stand for small businesses(0:38:53) - What is the Truly Free Market?(0:45:28) - New and exciting developments for Stephen(0:46:39) - What is permaculture? Disclaimer: The Clean Kitchen Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Not all cereals are created equal, and one of these countries is teaming with pesticides. Listen as Kyle and Kevin explore some of the best and worst cereal options and pit the USA and UK against one another in a friendly match to determine which country has cleaner food products. Food in America compared to the U.K. (Why is it so different?): https://foodbabe.com/food-in-america-compared-to-the-u-k-why-is-it-so-different/General Mills "Loaded” Cereal is Loaded with Dangerous Levels of Toxins: https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/general_mills_loaded_cerealCHAPTERS:(0:00:00) - Start(0:00:00) - Introduction (0:01:28) - Popular Cereal Tests Positive For Heavy Metals(0:02:45) - Types of heavy metals and neurotoxins(0:06:33) - Types of School Lunches(0:10:05) - Top 9 Fast Food Restaurants For Glyphosate (0:14:43) - Worst Isles In The Grocery Store(0:16:49) - Healthy Cereal Options(0:17:54) - Clean Kitchen Cereal Chart(0:20:15) - Comparing and Contrasting Foods in the US and the UK(0:21:00) - US vs UK: McDonald’s Fries(0:24:06) - US vs UK: Quaker Oatmeal(0:26:45) - US vs UK: Mountain Dew(0:29:09) - What are Paragons?(0:30:34) - US vs UK: Heinz Ketchup(0:33:41) - US vs UK: Cool Ranch Doritos (0:35:34) - US vs UK: Frosted Flakes  Disclaimer: The Clean Kitchen Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

This week, MD/Co-Founder of Lumebox, Dr. Vivian Chen, joins Kyle and Kevin to discuss her personal wellness journey, the importance of mitochondrial health, and the fantastic benefits of red light therapy.Visit: https://thelumebox.com/kyle for $280 off your order!CHAPTERS: (0:00:00) - Start(0:00:25) - Introduction(0:02:08) - Dr. Chen’s Story(0:05:44) - "Natural" Aversion in Traditional Medicine(0:11:52) - What are mitochondria, and what do they do for us?(0:15:01) - How to recharge your mitochondria(0:18:34) - Better sugar and oil alternatives (0:20:54) - Foods that improve our Mitochondrial health(0:22:57) - The impact of lifestyle and dietary changes on Dr. Chen’s life(0:24:42) - What is red light therapy, and why should people know about it?(0:31:00) - The difference between red light and infrared light (0:32:24) - Can you get too much red light?(0:37:52) - Dr. Chen’s first experience with red light therapy(0:41:50) - The most common mistakes when buying and using red light machines(0:47:16) - Optimal red light settings (0:52:00) - The impact of red light on our microbiome (0:56:34) - Free lifestyle habits and tips to improve mitochondrial health(1:01:18) - Where you can find Dr. Chen Disclaimer: The Clean Kitchen Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

In this week's episode, Kyle and Kevin welcome Angelo Keely, Co-Founder & CEO of Kion, a company that makes premium, clean, research-backed supplements and foods that support a long, fun, active life.Check out https://www.getkion.com/cleankitchen to save 20% on your order!CHAPTERS: (0:00:00) - Start(0:00:39) - Welcome(0:01:19) - Introduction and Background(0:07:16) - Nutrition knowledge at a young age(0:10:58) - Healthy advice for parents(0:13:11) - The Importance of Protein in Our Diet(0:17:15) - The difference between protein sources(0:22:20) - What is protein made of?(0:22:51) - The Role of Essential Amino Acids in Protein Synthesis(0:29:18) - Subscribe and review(0:30:07) - Optimal Protein Intake for Health, Muscle Maintenance and Growth (0:35:56) - Protein's Role in Cognitive Development(0:37:41) - Am I getting enough amino acids? (0:39:56) Optimal ratio of protein and amino acids by source(0:50:12) Coupon Code (0:50:52) When to utilize Creatine (0:56:47) When protein concentrate vs whey protein isolate(0:58:42) When should you take essential amino acids? Disclaimer: The Clean Kitchen Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Delve into a world of personal improvement and micro-plastics with Dan Baird, CEO and co-founder of NADS, a company dedicated to revolutionizing men's health through organic underwear free from harmful chemicals.Enjoy 15% off NADS Organic Underwear with code: CLEANKITCHENCHAPTERS:(0:00:00) - Intro(0:00:28) - Welcome(0:00:59) - Start of the interview(0:01:24) - Dan’s health journey(0:05:27) - The importance of dialing in your nutrition(0:06:22) - Dan's journey with testosterone(0:09:00) - Making lifestyle changes (0:11:07) - The dangers of endocrine-disrupting chemicals(0:15:10) - Dan's optimization journey(0:19:54) - Thoughts on Paul Saladino(0:25:08) - Education-based marketing and NADS advertising(0:33:31) - The effect of different types of textile fabric on spermatogenesis(0:35:46) - The many repercussions of microplastics, toxins, and chemicals(0:37:25) - A healthy underwear option for ladies(0:42:40) - Prototyping NADS products(0:45:48) - The unexpected aspects of running an underwear company(0:49:00) - Measuring success on a personal health journey(0:54:43) - What's going on with Dan?(0:58:55) - Where you can find Dan Disclaimer: The Clean Kitchen Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

This week, join hosts Kyle and Kevin as they answer some of your most pressing questions about healthy food recommendations, budgeting, red light therapy, and more!EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS:  Just Ingredients Pre-workout (Code: CLEANKITCHEN) Santa Cruz Paleo Pre-Workout LUMEBOX 2.0 (Use this link for discount) Red Light Therapy | Bonchange (Code: CLEANKITCHEN25) Seed Oil Scout - Android & IOS sweetgreen | inspiring healthier communities True Food Kitchen - Real Food For Real Life Genexa - The First Clean Medicine BaseCulture - Shelf-Stable Bread Ezekiel Bread Silver Hills Sprouted Products Mid-Day Squares | Good Vibes Only Solely Fruit Snacks - Clean. Cravable. Convenient. Celtic Sea Salt Redmond Real Salt | Unrefined, Natural Sea Salt Skout Organic | Kids Snack Bars That's it. | Healthy fruit bars and snacks containing 100% real fruit  Once Upon a Farm | Clean Baby Food & Kids' Snacks Happy Wolf | Nutritous Fridge-Fresh Snack Bars for Kids AG1 by Athletic Greens (Use this link for 5 Free Travel Packs and Year's Worth of Vitamin D+K) Berkey Water Filter Systems Organic Jaguar Shower Filter (Code: CLEANKITCHEN) Jolie Skin Co - The World's Best Shower Filter  The Dirty DozenCHAPTERS:(0:00:00) - Intro(0:00:57) - Recommendations for healthy pre-workouts(0:03:47) - Red Light Therapy recommendations(0:08:28) - Best options for eating out(0:14:30) - Healthy headache alternatives to Excedrin and Tylenol(0:17:27) - Healthy Home Lunch Recommendations for People working on-site(0:21:42) - Eating to avoid spiking your glucose levels(0:26:41) - Disclaimer: The Clean Kitchen Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

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