Soil Health and Nutrition 101: What Regenerative Organic Food Can Teach You About Trusting Your Body and Feeling Nourished Again with Sarela Herrada of SIMPLi
What if the food in your pantry could tell you more than what is on the nutrition label?
So many of us walk through the grocery store looking for foods that seem healthy, easy, and nourishing, but we are rarely taught to ask where those foods came from, how they were grown, or what was lost along the way. We see beautiful produce that may have no flavor, pantry staples that all look the same, and labels that make big claims without always helping us understand what is actually in the food we are feeding ourselves and our families.
In this episode, we’re talking with Sarela Herrada, co-founder of SIMPLi, a regenerative organic pantry brand known for beans, grains, and oils.
And instead of stopping at the usual conversation about protein, fiber, or what to buy at the store, Sarela helps us look at the bigger picture: how soil health, farming practices, indigenous agriculture, crop rotation, and food sourcing all shape the flavor, nutrition, and impact of what ends up on our plates.
We get into what regenerative organic actually means, why sustainable agriculture is about more than a farming trend, and how food systems affect everything from nutrient density to farmer fairness, plus:
Why nutrient dense food starts with the soil before it ever reaches your kitchen
How organic beans, grains, and oils can carry more flavor and nourishment
Why cooking beans from dried can be worth the extra step
What makes Simpli beans different from conventional pantry staples
Why food as medicine is not just a buzzword when we understand how food is grown
How indigenous agriculture has shaped regenerative practices for generations
Why asking where your food comes from can change the way you shop
What to look for when choosing better food for your everyday meals
If you’ve ever wondered whether your pantry staples are actually supporting your health, your values, and the kind of food system you want to participate in, this episode is your invitation to start asking important questions before your food ever hits the plate.
Let’s rebrand wellness together!
Elizabeth, Tara & Maria
