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210. The Truth About the Food Pyramid + How I Preserved $6,000 in Real Food
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- Simple Doesn't Mean Easy
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- Feb 16, 2026
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Summary
Are expensive “healthy” snacks actually wrecking your gut — and your budget? Let's down the new food pyramid and dietary guidelines — what they got right, what still needs work, and why avoiding ultra-processed foods is the biggest win for your health. But here’s the practical part: instead of just saying “stop eating processed food,” Michelle shares 3 powerful food preservation methods that make real food convenient, affordable, and long-lasting: ✔️ Fermenting for gut health ✔️ Dehydrating for space-saving storage ✔️ Freeze drying for healthy snacks you'll crave You’ll hear how she preserved over 300 quarts of food — valued at nearly $6,000 — and how small, steady steps over time can transform your pantry and your family’s health. If you want to eat less processed food without overwhelm, this episode gives you a real-life roadmap. I LOVE my freeze dryer: https://bluealpinefreezedryers.com/SOULYRESTED Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ (and enjoy FREE shipping) Please check out our sponsors: https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf https://soulyrested.com/wholegrain/ https://soulyrested.com/botanicals/ ALL my fermenting recipes (veggies & fruit here): https://soulyrested.com/category/fermented-food-and-drinks/page/2/ Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ FREE resources: Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7 Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52 Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq Learn about bakin…