Episode 253: Jon Engelson and Yuda Holtzberg

Episode 253: Jon Engelson and Yuda Holtzberg

Author: Dr. Brian Lenzkes June 4, 2025 Duration: 1:07:03

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine.

Jon Engelson is a holistic health coach and the founder of "You Are What You Eat, Inc." He is currently the Chief Strategic Officer at Joburg Air Dried Grass Fed Steak Snacks.

Yuda Holtzberg is the founder of Joburg and a pioneer in the world of grass-fed, pasture-raised kosher beef snacks.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Jon, and Yuda talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (10:15) Why salt is demonized while sugar gets a pass
  • (11:36) Additives in processed snack foods and why food companies are disincentivized to keep their products simple and clean
  • (14:40) The politicization of nutrition
  • (19:38) The South African and American Joburg flavors
  • (24:59) ADD, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals
  • (29:10) How, economically speaking, our country could begin shifting toward organic, real food products
  • (33:06) Real fat versus fake vegetable fats
  • (35:51) Clinical controlled tests versus anecdotal evidence
  • (38:32) Cactus fiber, the carnivore diet, and blood sugar
  • (42:28) Why you can't just hyper-focus on food when you're trying to get holistically healthy
  • (47:59) Different fiber products
  • (50:55) What it means when a meat product is labeled "kosher"
  • (55:46) Plugs and Outro

 

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What does it truly mean to be well? For Dr. Brian Lenzkes, the answer stretches far beyond a chart of lab results. On the Life's Best Medicine Podcast, he explores the interconnected layers of a whole life, where physical health is deeply woven into the fabric of our relationships, our sense of purpose, and our spiritual grounding. Each conversation moves past simplistic advice to consider how family, community, and personal faith shape our daily resilience. You’ll hear from a variety of guests who share candid stories-not just of medical recovery, but of profound human connection, unexpected compassion, and quiet heroism found in everyday challenges. Dr. Lenzkes brings his perspective as a practicing physician who believes healing is a multifaceted endeavor. This isn't a lecture series; it's a collection of genuine dialogues that remind us our wellbeing is a holistic story still being written. Tune into this podcast for thoughtful reflections that might just change how you view your own health, relationships, and place in the world.
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