Blurry Creatures EP: 367 Healing Leaves & The Tree of Life: Uncovering Biblical Health Secrets with Dr. Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin
Oct 21, 2025
Jordan Rubin, founder of Garden of Life and author of The Maker's Diet, teams up with Dr. Josh Axe, a functional medicine expert and bestselling author, to dive into the healing power of biblical nutrition. They explore how ancient diets, like Solomon's, contradict modern ones, and unveil the medicinal properties of the Tree of Life mentioned in Scripture. With insights on avoiding processed foods and embracing natural remedies, they share personal healing journeys that reveal profound connections between spirituality and health.
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Fermentation Changes Bread's Biology
- Ancient grain preparation involved sprouting and sourdough fermentation, which reduces gluten and improves digestibility.
- Fermentation created probiotic-rich bread unlike modern white sliced loaves.
Ditch Ultra-Processed Foods
- Avoid ultra-processed foods, seed oils, and artificial sweeteners; they drive inflammation and addiction.
- Replace them with whole foods, honey, and minimally processed oils like high-polyphenol olive oil.
Jordan's Cancer Recovery Story
- Jordan Rubin shared his near-death cancer diagnosis and rapid healing after prayer and dietary change.
- He used Scripture, fasting, and a biblical diet to support recovery and later dedicated himself to studying healing foods.
