327: Giada’s Wellness Rules You Need to Know | Giada De Laurentiis
327: Giada’s Wellness Rules You Need to Know | Giada De Laurentiis  
Podcast: Be Well by Kelly Leveque
Published On: Thu Mar 06 2025
Description: In this episode, I’m joined by the legendary Giada De Laurentiis for a culinary journey from Italy to America. Giada shares how her family’s rich culinary heritage sparked her passion for cooking and helped shape her career. She reflects on the deep influence of her grandfather, mother, and Aunt Raffi—showing how their love for food, culture, and tradition guided her through life’s transitions and gave her a sense of home in the kitchen. We also dive into the heart of Italian cuisine, exploring its natural sense of balance and the powerful benefits of traditional superfoods like olive oil and capers. Beyond food, Giada opens up about her personal wellness journey. We talk about self-care practices—from yoga and acupuncture to the importance of meal prepping and staying nourished, even when life gets hectic. Leave Us A Voice Message! | https://telbee.io/channel/4_b9zzx58wdkuwirqkcxwa/ What We Cover: Giada’s journey from Italy to America and how it shaped her career How her family’s culinary legacy influenced her path The natural balance and wellness built into traditional Italian cuisine The health benefits of iconic Italian superfoods Giada’s go-to self-care strategies, including yoga, acupuncture, and meal prepping Why skipping meals can disrupt your health and balance Sponsored By: Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/bewell Vuori | Get 20% off your first order of Vuori AND free shipping on orders over $75 at vuori.com/kelly OneSkin | Visit oneskin.co/BEWELL and use code BEWELL for 15% off your first purchase. Timestamps  00:00:00 - Introduction  00:00:57 - From Italy to Food Network 00:03:51 - Family & Falling in Love with Cooking 00:07:05 - Choosing Culinary School 00:09:49 - Italian Food & Culture 00:13:30 - Portions & Balance 00:15:17 - Italian Superfoods 00:18:29 - Farming & Fresh Ingredients 00:23:10 - Motherhood & Career 00:25:47 - Teaching Kids Healthy Habits 00:29:09 - Flavor Window & Reintroducing Foods 00:32:59 - Giada’s Self-Care 00:37:12 - Early Career Struggles 00:39:24 - Hormones, HRT & Nutrition 00:43:24 - Advocating for Your Health 00:46:10 - Meal Prepping 00:49:55 - Dangers of Fasting 00:52:05 - Finding Joy in Cooking 00:54:02 - Giada’s Book: Super-Italian 00:55:36 - Dessert & Indulgence 01:00:49 - Don’t Skip Meals Check Out Giada:  Website  Instagram  Super-Italian (book) Check Out Kelly:  Instagram YouTube Facebook Mentioned in this episode: Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.