Are we being told the full truth about cholesterol—and its role in heart disease?
In this episode of the Real Food Recovery Podcast, Paige Alexander sits down with Maria Cross, author of How to Feed Your Brain, to explore the connection between cholesterol, brain health, metabolism, and the modern diet.
In a world driven by ultra-processed food, rising anxiety, and chronic health struggles, many people are left confused about what actually supports healing. This conversation breaks down the science and challenges common beliefs about food while connecting them to mental health, gut health, the immune system, and long-term wellness.
Maria Cross specializes in nutrition and brain health, with a growing focus on adults over 55 who want to maintain a sharp mind, stable mood, and metabolic health as they age.
Together, we explore:
- The truth about food and brain health
- How processed food impacts brain function and mood
- The connection between gut health, immunity, and metabolism
- Why the body must be viewed as a complete, interconnected system
- Practical ways to support long-term cognitive and physical health
If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or overwhelmed trying to “do the right thing” for your health, this episode will help you reconnect to what actually works.
Real Food Recovery helps people break free from processed food addiction and rebuild a life rooted in nourishment, peace, and self-trust.
You are not alone in this.
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What is Real Food Recovery Podcast?
If you feel stuck in cycles with ultra-processed food, cravings, weight struggles, and a loss of control, you are not broken, and you are not alone. Hosted by Paige Alexander, this podcast goes beyond diets, calorie counting, and quick fixes to uncover what’s really driving your relationship with food.
You’ll learn how to:
• Break free from ultra-processed food dependency
• Rebuild trust with real, whole, single-ingredient foods
• Understand the science behind cravings and habits
• Heal the emotional patterns tied to food
• Create sustainable weight loss without obsession
This isn’t about restriction, it’s about restoration. In this new chapter of Real Food Recovery, Paige brings a deeper, more personal approach to what it truly takes to find freedom with food. If food isn’t the answer…let’s start asking better questions.