Two entrepreneurs created a preservative-free, clean meat snack company -Joburg Meats - that produces traditional South African biltong using only beef, apple cider vinegar, salt, and spices - making it ideal for low-carb and health-conscious consumers.

Jon Engleson and Yusef Baumgarten, the founders of Joburg Meats are bringing traditional South African biltong to the American market with a focus on clean ingredients and quality sourcing.

Unlike conventional jerky, which is cooked with sugars and preservatives, their biltong is naturally cured for two weeks using only beef, apple cider vinegar, salt, and spices. The meat comes from pasture-raised, grass-fed cattle from South America, where traditional farming practices are still the norm.

The conversation takes an interesting turn when Yusef shares his personal experience of losing 10 pounds in one week simply by switching from eating babka (a sweet bread) to biltong for breakfast. The company is expanding their line to include new flavors like Korean BBQ and truffle, plus developing clean versions of traditional salamis without nitrates or preservatives.

Did You Know...?
One of the founders was originally a tech professional who also practiced as an energy healer and EMT for 15 years. This unexpected background led him to be particularly conscious about creating clean, additive-free products, as he had developed sensitivity to testing food quality through his healing work.

NOTABLE QUOTE
"You kind of muscle test each product. You're like, is this really good? Is this really not good? And you test and nope, no good. I'm like, okay I'm going to need it anyway. Okay. When it came to this built tongue, I was introduced to it. And I don't know why subconsciously I did a muscle test and ask, is this a good product? Is this healthy for me? And I got a confirmed solid yes."

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Joburg Meats
Keto/Carnivore-friendly meat snacks. Tasty+Clean. 4 ingredients. Use code “iFixHearts” to save 15%.

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Former pharmaceutical rep Mark Groves shares his journey from selling statins to becoming a relationship expert in this thought-provoking episode. Groves delves into the often-overlooked connection between our relationships and physical health, explaining how suppressing our authentic selves can lead to inflammation and various health issues.

Learn how making small choices in diet can empower us to make positive changes in other areas of life. Groves emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, using our voice, and addressing resentment to improve both our relationships and physical wellbeing.

Discover why the quality of our relationships at age 50 is a stronger predictor of health at 80 than traditional medical markers. This conversation explores how learning to express ourselves authentically can have far-reaching effects on our overall health and happiness.

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
5:30 Mark's journey from pharma rep to relationship expert
12:45 The connection between relationships and physical health
20:30 The power of making small choices
28:15 Setting boundaries and addressing resentment
35:40 The Harvard Study of Adult Development findings

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Keto/Carnivore-friendly meat snacks. Tasty+Clean. 4 ingredients. Use code “iFixHearts” to save 15%.

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• Learn more about Dr. Ovadia's personalized health coaching
• Get Dr. Ovadia's book Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon.
• Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts
• visit Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health
• visit Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com

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In this compelling episode of the Stay Off My Operating Table podcast, Dr. Philip Ovadia interviews McKenna Duquette, a physician assistant with a unique journey. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 4, McKenna shares her transition from patient to practitioner, offering valuable insights into managing autoimmune conditions through metabolic health approaches.

McKenna discusses her early experiences with conventional medicine and her eventual shift towards functional medicine and lifestyle interventions. She explains the challenges of integrating these approaches into urgent care settings and highlights the importance of patient education in managing chronic conditions.

The conversation explores generational differences in receptiveness to metabolic health strategies, noting that patients in their 30s and 40s tend to be more open to lifestyle changes. McKenna also touches on the delicate balance of managing autoimmune conditions while considering cancer risks, providing a nuanced perspective on treatment decisions.

Dr. Ovadia and McKenna discuss the growing demand for metabolic health practitioners and her upcoming role in the iFixHearts team. This episode offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals and individuals living with chronic conditions, emphasizing the potential of lifestyle modifications in transforming health outcomes.

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Joburg Meats
Keto/Carnivore-friendly meat snacks. Tasty+Clean. 4 ingredients. Use code “iFixHearts” to save 15%.

Chances are, you wouldn't be listening to this podcast if you didn't need to change your life and get healthier.

So take action right now. Book a call with Dr. Ovadia's team.

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Learn more:

• Learn more about Dr. Ovadia's personalized health coaching
• Get Dr. Ovadia's book Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon.
• Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts
• visit Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health
• visit Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com

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