{"podcast":{"title":"Simple Doesn't Mean Easy","slug":"simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139","podcast_index_feed_id":630139,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/8b6b6f8f-7c78-4ded-996d-162bcac302ab","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/simple-doesnt-mean-easy","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2025/6/7/2/8b9fc098-6feb-4407-a9ee-da96f1e21add_56ab443a78f2148cafbb129f58a3c81282007c6fe24ff2.jpg","author":"Michelle Visser","episode_count":232,"summary":"Are you longing to simplify things just a little, amidst the crazy, loud, distracting clutter of life? That's where I was just 5 years ago, when my family started on this crazy ride toward simplifying things. Since \"simple\" is almost never synonymous with \"easy,\" I was pretty much a failure at everything I tried. But along the way I learned that it's not only okay, but actually GOOD that simple joys require hard work. So I'm here to be your Encouragement Mentor in this sometimes difficult effort to simplify. Because we can do this, guys. Together.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T22:17:52.686197+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139"},"episode":{"title":"211. Another Thing the New Food Pyramid Got Wrong","slug":"211-another-thing-the-new-food-pyramid-got-wrong","published_at":"2026-02-23T11:00:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/211-another-thing-the-new-food-pyramid-got-wrong","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139","url":"https://soulyrested.com/podcast/","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/5ef7d437-2046-44ff-8ef8-5ba3e871341b/stream.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle breaks down why eggs may be the most underrated high-quality protein available today. With 97% digestibility and all nine essential amino acids, eggs provide complete protein in one simple, affordable food. But the real surprise? Eggs are one of the most bioavailable sources of lutein — a powerful carotenoid that protects eye health, filters blue light, and helps reduce age-related macular degeneration. Michelle also compares free-range eggs to conventional store-bought eggs, explaining differences in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamin E, and yolk color. She shares personal experience raising backyard chickens in New England, discusses preserving eggs through freeze drying, and ends with a simple, family-favorite egg soufflé recipe. If you want to prioritize high-quality protein the simple way — this episode is for you. This episode's sponsors: The BEST cold brew system: https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf/ Find some of my all-time favorite ancient grains here... https://soulyrested.com/wholegrain And https://soulyrested.com/teas/ The study mentioned: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16988120/#:~:text=Abstract,the%20yolk%20of%20chicken%20eggs . 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 baking with ma…","meta_description":"In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle breaks down why eggs may be the most underrated high-quality protein available today. With 97% diges…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2195,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/episodes/211-another-thing-the-new-food-pyramid-got-wrong/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/211-another-thing-the-new-food-pyramid-got-wrong.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}