Have you ever noticed something strange when you visit Italy?
You eat pasta.
You eat bread.
You eat pizza.
And somehow… you feel better.
People say this to me all the time. The bread doesn’t bother their stomach. The pasta doesn’t leave them bloated. They feel healthier even though they feel like they’re eating more.
So what’s going on?
In this episode of A New Life in Italy, Samantha talks with Dr. Anna Toker, a board certified colorectal surgeon with nearly 30 years of experience studying digestive health. Dr. Toker recently traveled to Italy to explore why people here eat foods many people fear, yet still maintain better gut health and longevity. Dr. Anna Toker-transcript
Together they explore the real reasons behind the “Italy effect” including slower meals, better ingredients, smaller portions, more walking, and less stress around food.
You’ll learn why the Mediterranean lifestyle may be just as important as the Mediterranean diet and why slowing down might be the most powerful ingredient of all.
Listener Q&A
At the end of the episode Samantha answers three listener questions:
• What surprised you most the first time you visited Italy?
• Should you rent or buy when you first move to Italy?
• What is one mistake people make when planning their move?
If you’ve ever wondered why food feels different in Italy, this episode explains why.
Resources Mentioned
Dr. Anna Toker: (https://www.instagram.com/drannatoker/) Find her insights and educational content on Instagram and online.
Connect with Smart Move Italy (https://smartmoveitaly.com/)
If you’re dreaming about your own new life in Italy, Smart Move Italy can help guide you through the process.
From visas and relocation planning to buying property in Italy, the team works with people from around the world who are ready to start their next chapter here.
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Sentire Media Website (https://a-new-life-in-italy.captivate.fm/sentiremedia-com)
APP Link (https://a-new-life-in-italy.captivate.fm/https-smartmoveitaly-com-app)
5 Comments
Thank you so much for this episode. I always feel so good when I am in Italy and can’t wait to go back.
@Samantha – You guys hit right in the nail! Exact topics we need to discuss in today’s world. 👏🏻😊
Because food ingredients are much better and healthier in Europe, where a lot of stuff that is used in the U.S., is illegal. The U.S. does NOT care about their people, profit comes before everything else, including the health of their citizens.
Have to respectfully disagree with the doctor about carnivore. Listen to Dr Ken Berry on YouTube who has been carnivore for 8 years. Lots of other people have been carnivore for years and are thriving.
Hi Samantha
Would like to see your beautiful smile and happy face while you are sharing all this useful information. Do you have any plans for coming with visual/video materials and episodes.