Functional Medicine Podcast

Ever wondered how processed foods impact health, mood, and even longevity? In this episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. Jim McMinn welcomes Functional Nutritionist Rachel Olsen for a practical and eye-opening discussion about processed food and its far-reaching effects. Rachel joins Dr. McMinn to break it all down for you, and explain why America leads the developed world in chronic disease, even though it spends the most money on health care. Rachel offers actionable tips for turning your diet around and improving your overall health. Listeners will discover:-The difference between whole, minimally processed, processed, and ultra-processed foods-The disease risks linked to processed foods, from diabetes and heart disease to gut issues and mood disorders-Why ultra-processed foods are so commonplace — and how food industry tactics, convenience, and economics shape what’s on our plates-Which additives to watch for, food label red-flags, and the “halo foods” that sound healthy but aren’t-Realistic strategies f