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The Hidden Center of the Word of Wisdom: What God Really Wants You to See
In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast, Ali Essig uncovers a powerful literary structure hidden in Doctrine & Covenants 89 that most people completely miss: chiasmus. This ancient Hebrew...
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The Word of Wisdom and Heart Disease: What No One’s Talking About
This week’s episode is something a little different—I’m sharing a special presentation I gave at my family reunion on nutrition, heart disease, and the Word of Wisdom. Most of my extended family doesn’t eat...
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“Do You Understand the Word of Wisdom?” — Why That Question Matters More Than Ever
FREE GUIDES: How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes Free one week meal guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/free-1-week-meal-guide-sign-up-1 Free Guide: How to Ease into Eating More...
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What Most People Get Wrong About Diabetes, with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta
✨ Episode Summary
If you’ve ever been confused about carbs, diabetes, or whether keto is really the answer—this episode is a must-listen.
Ali sits down with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta, New York Times bestselling co-author of...
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Breast Cancer & Diet: Why “Everything in Moderation” Doesn’t Work
FREE GUIDES:
How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes
Free one week meal guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/free-1-week-meal-guide-sign-up-1
Free Guide: How to Ease into Eating More...
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Why You’re Struggling to Eat Plant-Based (and How to Fix It)
🎧 Episode Summary
Are you someone who feels spiritually called to eat less meat—but struggle to make it happen in real life?
In this deeply personal and practical episode, Ali speaks to the right-brained women—the...
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What LDS Scriptures Really Say About Eating Meat
Free Guides:
How Not to Die Cliff Notes: https://www.plantwhys.com/signup-cliffnotes
Free one week meal guide: https://www.plantwhys.com/free-1-week-meal-guide-sign-up-1
Free Guide: How to Ease into Eating More...
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The Biggest Health Domino You Can Push (And It’s Not Cutting Sugar)
In this episode, we’re talking about something that could change everything—and no, it’s not meat or carbs or fiber. It’s alcohol.
Ali Essig unpacks the hard truth behind one of the most normalized habits in our...
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What Doctors Should Tell You After a Diabetes Diagnosis (But Don’t)
Ali unpacks the science (without the overwhelm!) on why keto seems to work in the short term, but may backfire over time—especially for heart health, inflammation, and insulin sensitivity. Drawing on research from...
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Why LDS Communities Aren’t a Blue Zone (Yet)
In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali Essig explores a powerful question:
Why aren’t LDS communities—despite living by health-focused doctrine—considered a Blue Zone?
You’ll learn what Blue Zones are, what people...
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Is Green Tea Really the Healthiest Caffeine? A Surprising Discovery
Here is the page where I share all the links and info about the healthiest sources of caffeine: https://www.plantwhys.com/caffeine-guide
In this powerful episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali Essig dives deep into the...
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Why Fiber Is the Most Underrated Commandment in the Word of Wisdom
In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast, Ali Essig dives into the deeper meaning behind the phrase "in the season thereof" found in Doctrine & Covenants 89. Is it outdated advice—or is...
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