Episode 13:The Truth About Zero-Carb Foods (and Ice Cream!): Surprising Foods That Heal.

Is sugar the only thing sabotaging your health?                                                    

Think again. In this eye-opening episode, Scott and Emily uncover the truth about foods with zero sugar and zero carbs that don’t just satisfy cravings—they heal your body. From the truth about butter and steak fat to the dangerous ingredients in “keto” ice cream and zero-carb snacks, you’ll learn how to burn fat, fuel energy, and support your kidneys—without sacrificing flavor.

🧠 Real nutrition. 💪 Real healing. 🍦 Real ice cream—made right.

📌 Plus: A low-carb success story, a MIXLife-approved dessert recipe, and a breakdown of what not to trust on food labels.

✅ Share this episode with someone still stuck in the sugar-free trap. The path to healing might be richer, creamier, and more delicious than they think.

👉 Ready to begin your wellness journey? Visit  mixlife.vip  for all the resources you need.

#ZeroSugar #RealFoodHealing #DrEricBerg #BenAzadi #RyanTaylor #FatIsFuel #MIXLifePodcast #KetoTruth #FoodLabels #LowCarbLiving #ButterIsBack #NourishToFlourish #MIXLifestyle #EatSmartFeelFull #ProcessedFoodsDetox #MLM

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🎙️ The MIXLife™ Podcast

Episode 13: The Truth About Zero-Carb Foods (and Ice Cream!): Surprising Foods That Heal
Featuring Scott Miyano & Emily Brooks

 Inspired by the work of Dr. Eric Berg, Ben Azadi, and Ryan Taylor

 You’ve been told to fear fat. To cut calories. To avoid salt. But what if the real problem was hiding in plain sight? In today’s episode, we’re cutting through the confusion about zero-carb foods, full-fat dairy, and one of the most dangerous desserts in your freezer. If you’re trying to burn fat, boost energy, or simply eat smarter—this conversation could change everything.

Scott:
Hey MIXLife family, welcome back to another deliciously informative episode of The MIXLife Podcast. I’m your host, Scott Miyano, and today, we’re talking about something that might surprise you: foods with zero sugar and zero carbs that aren’t just healthy—they’re healing.

Emily:
Hey everyone, I’m Emily Brooks, certified wellness coach, and I have to say, this might be my favorite topic yet. We’re about to flip the script on everything you thought you had to give up when you started eating healthy. Because there are foods that taste incredible, nourish your body, and help you lose weight and reverse inflammation—without a single gram of sugar or processed carbs.

Segment 1: The Sugar-Free Truth

Scott:
Let’s start with a big idea: the key to metabolic healing isn’t just what you cut out—it’s what you add back in. And when it comes to carbs and sugar, most people are unknowingly eating their way into inflammation, insulin resistance, and gut dysfunction.

Emily:
Exactly. According to Dr. Eric Berg, the inflammation caused by junk food—especially processed sugars and refined carbs—damages your liver, promotes visceral fat, and kicks off a cascade of metabolic dysfunction. But when you remove that inflammatory load and start fueling your body with the right zero-sugar, zero-carb foods, the healing begins almost immediately.

Scott:
Let’s talk about those foods.

Segment 2: Real Foods That Burn Fat & Heal

Emily:
Here’s a powerful list of zero-carb, zero-sugar healing foods:

• Eggs — Packed with choline and lecithin, eggs help burn liver fat, support brain health, and keep you full.
• Arugula — More calcium than milk, zero digestible carbs, and an alkalizing powerhouse.
• Beef — Rich in iron and B12, supports muscle, energy, and red blood cell production.
• Real Cheese — Full of protein and healthy fats, no carbs.
• Pecans — High in zinc, copper, and B1, they stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings.
• Wild Salmon — Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and support fat loss.
• Real Butter — Yes, butter. It’s rich in retinol, vitamin D, K2, and healthy fatty acids.
• Avocados — Low in carbs, loaded with potassium and magnesium to crush cravings.

Scott:
Did you catch that? Real butter, cheese, nuts, beef—all back on the table. These foods don’t spike insulin. They nourish and stabilize your body.

Segment 3: But Isn’t Butter Bad for You?

Emily:
Let’s address the elephant in the kitchen. Is butter bad for you? According to Dr. Berg, absolutely not—as long as it's grass-fed. Butter is one of the few foods that contains:

• Vitamin A (retinol) for eye and immune health
• Vitamin K2 to keep calcium out of your arteries
• Vitamin E & D for antioxidant protection and hormone production
• Lauric acid and butyrate to support the gut and immune system

Scott:
And yes, butter contains cholesterol—but cholesterol isn’t the enemy. You need cholesterol to make testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, vitamin D, bile salts and every single cell membrane in your body.

Emily:
So next time someone gasps at your grass-fed butter—smile and spread it thicker.

Segment 4: Don’t Cut the Fat From Your Steak

Scott:
Ben Azadi, a functional nutrition expert, says one of the worst mistakes people make when trying to eat healthy is cutting the fat off their steak. That fat isn’t just flavor—it’s functional.

Emily:
Here’s why:

• It reduces inflammation
• It keeps you satiated longer, helping you avoid snacking and grazing
• It helps burn body fat, not store it

Scott:
So throw some grass-fed butter on that steak, sprinkle on sea salt, and enjoy every bite. You’re not cheating. You’re healing.

Segment 5: Ice Cream Confessions & the Truth About "Keto" Labels

Emily:
Let’s take a moment to talk about something... emotional. Ice cream.

Scott:
Oh boy. I have a confession. There was a year in my life when I ate a pint of Ben & Jerry’s every night to fall asleep. I thought it was comforting. Turns out, I was putting myself into a sugar coma.

Emily:
Dr. Berg did the math: one pint of Ben & Jerry’s contains over 35 teaspoons of sugar. Add in seed oils, liquid sugar, skim milk, brown sugar, and you’ve got a metabolic disaster.

Scott:
Even Breyers "Carb Smart" version isn’t safe. They load it with maltitol syrup, soluble corn fiber, and sucralose—ingredients that spike insulin, cause bloating, and damage your gut.

Emily:
And let’s not get fooled by the "keto-friendly" labels. Many still contain:

• Maltitol (gut irritant)
• Sugar alcohols (digestive nightmare)
• Soluble corn fiber (not enough safety data)
• Chlorinated sweeteners like sucralose

Scott:
The takeaway? Always read the ingredient list. "Keto" doesn’t always mean clean.

Segment 6: The Best Ice Cream is the One You Make

Emily:
Want to know the only ice cream we actually recommend? The kind you make yourself.

Scott:
Here’s a MIXLife-approved version:

• Heavy cream
• Egg yolks
• Allulose or monk fruit
• Sea salt
• Pure vanilla
• Optional: pecans or cacao nibs

Emily:
Another version: organic cream, two egg yolks, a touch of raw honey, sea salt, and vanilla. Blend or use an ice cream maker. Perfect for a special occasion.

Scott:
And no bloating, no insulin spike, no regret.

Segment 7: Foods That Detox & Protect the Kidneys

Emily:
Let’s switch gears for a moment. Ryan Taylor, nutritionist and educator, shared a few powerful foods to support kidney health:

• Celery, asparagus, cabbage, bell peppers (low-oxalate veggies)
• Pumpkin seeds, leafy greens, avocados (rich in magnesium)
• Eggs and wild-caught fish (clean proteins)

Scott:
When you pair these foods with low-carb eating and avoid high blood sugar spikes, you reduce the stress on your kidneys and help the body detox naturally.

Emily:
And remember, hydration matters. But not just any hydration. Add minerals to your water—sea salt, lemon, trace mineral drops. Because without electrolytes, your water just runs through you.

Segment 8: The Zero-Carb Trap — Processed Products to Avoid

Scott:
Let’s address the elephant in the pantry. Just because something is labeled "zero carb" doesn’t mean it’s good for you.

Emily:
That’s right. Many of these foods are ultra-processed. You’ll find chemical thickeners, artificial sweeteners, and flavor enhancers that confuse your brain and gut.

Scott:
Look out for these ingredients:

• Acesulfame potassium (linked to insulin spikes)
• Carrageenan (can trigger digestive inflammation)
• “Natural flavors” (which could be anything)
• Sucralose and aspartame (neurotoxic to some people)

Emily:
If the ingredient list reads like a chemistry textbook—it’s not real food. Real zero-carb foods don’t need a marketing team. They speak for themselves.

Segment 9: A Member Story — Healing with Real Food

Scott:
Before we wrap up, I want to share a quick story. One of our new MIXLife members, Gina, came to us exhausted. She was doing everything “right”: low-cal, low-fat, diet sodas, protein bars—but still couldn’t lose the weight.

Emily:
We simplified her eating. Took out the artificial ingredients. Introduced eggs, salmon, butter, leafy greens. Within six weeks, her bloating vanished. She was sleeping better, had more energy, and dropped 12 pounds—without counting a single calorie.

Scott:
Sometimes it’s not about eating less—it’s about eating smarter. Eating real. Eating to heal.

Final Segment – Eat Smart, Feel Full, Heal Deep

Scott:
We hope today’s episode proves one thing: healthy eating doesn’t have to feel like deprivation.

Emily:
You can eat foods that taste amazing, keep you full, burn fat, heal inflammation, and support your organs—all without sugar or processed carbs.

Scott:
This isn’t about cutting calories. It’s about cutting lies. Food lies that made us afraid of butter. Afraid of fat. Afraid of flavor.

Emily:
You were never broken. You were just misinformed. But now, you know better. So you can eat better.

Scott:
Thanks for joining us on The MIXLife Podcast. If you loved this episode, share it with someone who needs to stop fearing food and start using it as medicine.

Emily:
We’ll see you next time. Until then—eat smart, feel full, and stay MIXed for life.

🧠 Real nutrition. 💪 Real healing. 🍦 Real ice cream—made right.

📌 Plus: A low-carb success story, a MIXLife-approved dessert recipe, and a breakdown of what not to trust on food labels.

👉 Ready to begin your wellness journey? Visit  mixlife.vip  for all the resources you need.

#ZeroSugar #RealFoodHealing #DrEricBerg #BenAzadi #RyanTaylor #FatIsFuel #MIXLifePodcast #KetoTruth #FoodLabels #LowCarbLiving #ButterIsBack #NourishToFlourish #MIXLifestyle #EatSmartFeelFull #ProcessedFoodsDetox #MLM