In this enlightening episode of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. John Lewis, PhD, founder and president of Dr. Lewis Nutrition, and a passionate researcher, educator, and advocate for plant-based living and functional nutrition.

Together, we explore the remarkable world of polysaccharides, complex carbohydrates found in plants like aloe vera and rice bran, and how they play a vital role in brain health, immune function, and overall longevity.

Dr. Lewis shares his inspiring wellness journey from bodybuilding to pioneering nutritional research, offering science-backed insights that challenge common myths about “good” and “bad” sugars, protein needs, and plant-based nutrition.

✨ Here’s what you’ll learn in this empowering episode:

✅ What polysaccharides are—and how they differ from other types of sugars

✅ How they support brain health, immune function, and inflammation balance

✅ The truth about sugar myths and why not all carbohydrates are created equal

✅ Why supplementation with aloe vera and rice bran polysaccharides can fill critical nutritional gaps

✅ The connection between plant-based diets, protein balance, and longevity

✅ How to strengthen your health through the synergy of nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness

✅ Dr. Lewis’s top 3 non-negotiable self-care habits for daily vitality

If you’re curious about plant-based healing, the science of functional nutrition, or ways to age gracefully through food and breath, this conversation is rich with wisdom and practical inspiration.

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