Ep 42 - Food as Medicine: Healing the Body and Mind

Host Rosanna Smith sits down with Oralia Acosta, holistic health coach, gluten-free chef, and founder of The Golden Nourish Collective. Together, they explore how food truly is medicine — a tool for healing the body, restoring energy, and creating emotional balance. Oralia shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic health struggles through clean eating, gluten-free cooking, and holistic nutrition, and how she now helps others transform their relationship with food. This heartfelt conversation dives into: ✅ The power of whole foods and mindful eating to support healing ✅ How to reduce inflammation naturally through nutrition ✅ The connection between gut health, mood, and mental clarity ✅ Simple ways to make healthy eating joyful and sustainable ✅ How cooking with intention can nourish both body and mind Whether you’re managing autoimmune issues, starting a keto or low-carb journey, or simply looking to feel better from the inside out, this episode will inspire you to use food as a pathway to wellness, balance, and peace. (1:14) - Oralia's Background (9:46) - Teaching Others to Cook (21:48) - 3 Kitchen Changes to Eat Better Follow Oralia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nutriliciousbyoralia/ Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

In this powerful episode of Speedy Keto Living, host Rosanna Smith sits down with Dr. JoAnn McManamy, an inspiring woman who transformed her health and life after a major heart event. At the age of 78, Dr. McManamy has lost an incredible 145 pounds through a low-carb, keto-inspired lifestyle, reversing diabetes symptoms, improving her heart health, and regaining her independence. Dr. McManamy shares her journey from facing triple bypass surgery and aortic valve replacement to discovering the healing power of nutrition, time-restricted eating, and simple, whole foods. Along the way, she breaks down: ✅ How she lost 145 pounds after retirement and kept it off ✅ Why a low-carb diet helped her come off diabetes medications ✅ The importance of sleep, stress management, and exercise in long-term health ✅ How to stay committed when life throws challenges ✅ Practical tips for anyone starting a keto or low-carb journey Her story is a reminder that it’s never too late to reclaim your health, no matter your age or starting point. Whether you’re looking for weight loss inspiration, diabetes management strategies, or practical keto tips, this conversation will leave you motivated and empowered to take control of your well-being. (1:18) - Dr. McManamy's Weightloss Journey (4:49) - Nutrition and Diet (11:36) - Comparing Today's Diet vs. Past Diet (19:14) - Diabetes Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

In this episode of Speedy Keto Living, host Rosanna Smith sits down with Elizabeth Scheidler, a registered dietitian specializing in renal care and functional nutrition, to uncover the powerful connection between kidney health, diet, and the keto lifestyle. Elizabeth brings years of clinical experience helping patients manage kidney disease, dialysis, and renal failure with practical, sustainable nutrition strategies. Together, they break down complex topics like: ✅ What causes kidney failure and how nutrition can slow progression ✅ The role of diabetes, high blood pressure, and diet in kidney disease ✅ How protein, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus affect kidney health ✅ Nutrition differences between early stages of kidney disease and end-stage dialysis ✅ Practical tips for family members supporting loved ones with renal challenges (2:12) - Renal Failure (4:56) - Nutrition and Kidney Health (10:26) - Drinking Water (13:17) - Dialysis (15:47) - What to Eat (24:39) - Emotional Support   Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

In this episode of Speedy Keto Living, host Rosanna Smith breaks down everything you need to know about testing ketones on the ketogenic diet. Discover why tracking your ketone levels can keep you motivated, the pros and cons of urine strips, breath meters, and blood testing, and how to know which method is best for you. Rosanna shares her personal experience with glucose spikes, testing routines, and how numbers can reveal the impact of food, sleep, and exercise on your keto journey. Whether your goal is weight loss, better metabolic health, or managing health conditions, this episode will give you the tools to stay consistent and optimize your results on keto. (2:18) - What are ketones? (4:51) - Ketoacidosis (6:11) - Tracking ketones Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

In this episode of Speedy Keto Living, host Rosanna Smith sits down with Navy veteran, certified personal trainer, and licensed mental health counselor Lauren Buck to discuss how anyone — especially those over 50 — can stay active, build strength, and protect long-term health on the keto diet. Discover practical tips for incorporating short daily movements, overcoming gym intimidation, using resistance bands effectively, and structuring a week of diverse workouts for maximum results. Lauren also shares her best strategies for staying motivated, creating a personalized fitness plan, and pairing exercise with the keto lifestyle to support healthy weight loss and aging well.   2:23 - Small, but impactful movements 4:30 - Exercise for those over 50 10:43 - Diversifying exercise 18:47 - Finding the right mindset 22:05 - Before you workout 27:33 - Advice for motivation   Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

In this episode, Rosanna sits down with Siouxie Boshoff, founder and chief gummy bear maker at Scrummy Sweets. Siouxie shares her inspiring journey from health-conscious consumer to innovative entrepreneur, and how a personal mission to ditch sugar led her to create one of the cleanest, low-carb gummy candies on the market. We talk about the ups and downs of product development, staying true to your values in business, and how she turned a sweet idea into a thriving company. If you’ve ever dreamed of building something meaningful—or just want to eat candy without the guilt—this episode is for you. Learn the shocking truths about food manufacturing, sugar substitutes, seed oils, and how even "keto-labeled" foods can kick you out of ketosis. Siouxie breaks down what to look for on nutrition labels, the dangers of hidden ingredients, and how her company crafts the cleanest candy in the world—with no blood sugar spikes, no sugar alcohols, and real collagen benefits. Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

Rosanna welcomes back Meghann Hempel, a certified weight loss coach and food addiction recovery specialist, to share her inspiring journey from sugar addiction to lasting food sobriety through a low carb, ketogenic lifestyle. Meghann opens up about her struggles with emotional eating, binge eating, body dysmorphia, and psychiatric drug withdrawal, and how she turned her pain into purpose. She reveals the truth about food addiction vs emotional eating, the real danger of so-called "keto" processed foods, and how to identify your own "drug foods" and danger zones. You’ll learn: The biggest myths about sugar addiction most experts get wrong Why moderation doesn't work for many people Tools for identifying and breaking free from trigger foods How journaling and tracking sobriety can transform your mindset How keto, carnivore, and low-carb eating stabilize insulin, fight cravings, and restore health Go-to keto-friendly snack alternatives and recovery techniques And how healing your relationship with food helps you show up stronger for yourself and your family (1:46) - Meghann's Journey with Weight Loss and Sugar Addiction (9:37) - Sugar Addiction's Biggest Misconception (11:31) - Food Addiction vs. Emotional Eating (15:25) - Tips for Food Addiction (21:37) - Meghann's Cheat (24:14) - Assessing the Low-Carb Community (26:56) - Meghann's Low-Carb Hero Whether you're struggling with your keto journey, battling cravings, or seeking deeper insight into the mental and emotional side of weight loss, this episode is packed with tips and real talk you won’t find anywhere else. 🔗 Download your FREE keto manuals and get your copy of the 30 Day Lifestyle Makeover at SpeedyKetoLiving.com

When it comes to reducing or eliminating carbs, what's the best course of action when it comes to sweets? In this episode, Rosanna goes over the best and worst sugars when it comes to the keto diet and how insulin impacts our health. We cover: (0:50) How Sugar Impacts Fat Burning (2:03) Stay-Away Sugars (4:48) Best Sugars (8:27) Cravings For Sweets   Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

Are you not satisfied with where you are in life, whether it relates to your health, relationships or professional life? In this episode Rosanna helps you move from collecting information to implementing a plan of action. Take these action steps to start getting results.  (0:59) - Rosanna's Moment of Change (6:34) - Collecting Information vs Implementing a Plan (7:52) - 8-8-8   Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/

In this myth-busting episode, Rosanna tackles the most common keto misconceptions that stop people from reaching their goals. Have you ever heard that keto is all bacon and butter? That you can eat unlimited protein and still thrive? Or that keto can cause ketoacidosis? Rosanna breaks it all down with clear, science-backed explanations, separating fact from fear. We’ll also cover whether you can actually build muscle on keto, if the diet is just a fad, and why not all fats are created equal—plus, what you really need to know about fiber on keto, heart health, and staying in ketosis. Whether you're a keto beginner, a weight loss warrior, or just trying to optimize your nutrition and metabolism, this episode is packed with keto clarity. Perfect for busy professionals, moms on keto, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who wants quick and reliable keto tips to fuel their journey. 🎧 Listen now and take your keto lifestyle to the next level! (0:48) - Myth 1 (2:07) - Myth 2 (3:47) - Myth 3 (5:43) - Myth 4 (8:00) - Myth 5 (9:06) - Myth 6 (10:43) - Myth 7 (12:19) - Myth 8 (13:51) - Myth 9   Want a free lifestyle consultation? Visit: https://speedyketoliving.com/schedule/