Your Protein Bars Might Be Destroying Your Health | Veronika Larisova | Ep. 139

MAY 15, 202660 MIN
A Healthy Point of View Podcast w/ Sam Tejada

Your Protein Bars Might Be Destroying Your Health | Veronika Larisova | Ep. 139

MAY 15, 202660 MIN

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<p>What if the “healthy” foods you trust are actually hurting you?</p><p>In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Veronika Larisova — nutritionist, exercise physiologist, ultra-marathon runner, and co-founder of Chief Nutrition — for a powerful conversation about ultra-processed foods, hidden toxins, misleading health labels, longevity, biohacking, and why learning to “flip the package” could completely change your health.</p><p>Born in communist Czechoslovakia and now living in Australia, Veronika shares her incredible journey from military-style childhood training and cruise ship work to becoming a global wellness entrepreneur helping people rethink what they eat.</p><p>The conversation dives deep into:</p><p>• The truth about ultra-processed “health” foods</p><p>• Why some protein bars are worse than candy</p><p>• Seed oils, additives, and endocrine disruptors</p><p>• The dangers of hidden starvation and nutrient deficiencies</p><p>• Carnivore diet experiences and reversing osteopenia naturally</p><p>• Running ultramarathons, longevity, and anti-aging</p><p>• Biohacking tools like ice baths, Oura Ring, sleep tracking, and recovery optimization</p><p>• Why modern nutrition advice may not work for everyone</p><p>• The global impact of the MAHA movement</p><p>Veronika also breaks down real products from grocery stores and explains exactly what ingredients to avoid if you want better metabolic health, energy, hormones, and longevity.</p><p>This episode is packed with practical wellness advice, mindset shifts, and eye-opening truths about the modern food industry.</p><p><br />Watch now and learn why becoming a “pack flipper” might be one of the healthiest decisions you ever make.</p><p><br /></p><ul><li><p><strong>Veronika Larisova</strong></p></li></ul><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronikalarisova/</p><p>Website:<a href="http://us.wearechief.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> us.wearechief.com</a></p><ul><li><p><strong>Podcast</strong></p></li></ul><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypointofview" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypointofview</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1BSxKFpPHP/?mibextid=wwXIfr" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/share/1BSxKFpPHP/?mibextid=wwXIfr</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@ahealthypointofview" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@ahealthypointofview</a></p><ul><li><p><strong>Sam Tejada</strong></p></li></ul><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sammy_tejada/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sammy_tejada/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samtejada" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/samtejada</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/samael.tejada" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/samael.tejada</a></p><p>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@sammy_tejada" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.threads.net/@sammy_tejada</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SamaelTejada" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SamaelTejada</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sammy_tejada" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@sammy_tejada</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://samtejada.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://samtejada.com</a></p><p>Podpage: <a href="https://podcast.samtejada.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcast.samtejada.com</a></p><p>Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/HOW-WIN-MODERN-WELLNESS-DELIVERING/dp/B0DDCC27RH" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/HOW-WIN-MODERN-WELLNESS-DELIVERING/dp/B0DDCC27RH</a></p><p><br /></p>