Welcome to Wellness Talk with George Batista, the podcast where we break down the latest news in health, wellness and science backed nutrition to help your body heal from the inside out. Each week you will get a fresh perspective from nutrition and supplement expert George Batista with the goal of providing support and education to anyone on their health journey.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its 2025 Dirty Dozen list, a “Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce,” and it serves as a solid reminder that we still have a lot of work to do when it comes to cleaning up the food system. This year, the report found that more than 75 percent of non…
Did you know that chemicals in the food and water supply, personal products, and home or work environments affect your ability to maintain a healthy weight? Numerous widely used chemicals across the globe have created a burden that impairs metabolic health, detoxification, and the gut-liver connect…
The ability to feel sensations in your fingertips, feet, and elsewhere in your body is due to an amazing network of nerves. Nerves help you feel the slightest breeze or touch, hot or cold temperatures on your skin, the vibration of your phone, or a pebble in your shoe. Walking, balance, gait, or th…
Whether applied to your lawn, public spaces, orchards, or farmland, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides are nearly impossible to avoid. These chemicals are used worldwide and are found in the food you eat, water you drink, and air you breathe. While manufacturers claim they are safe for human …
The world of diabetes research has taken a major step forward with the official recognition of type 5 diabetes, a form of diabetes linked to malnutrition. First acknowledged by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in 2025, type 5 diabetes is not just a new name; it’s a call to action. This …
In a decisive move reflecting both urgency and commitment to better healthcare, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has issued an ultimatum to medical schools demanding that nutrition-focused courses be part of medical education. He’s pushing American medical schools to teach nutrition as ess…
By Sharyl Attkisson | June 29, 2025 How Modern Processing Strips Our Food of Vital Nutrition The following article was first published on Sharyl Attkisson’s Substack Rice: Processing to get white rice removes 90% of natura…
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its 2025 Dirty Dozen list, a “Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce,” and it serves as a solid reminder that we still have a lot of work to do when it comes to cleaning up the food …
By Sharyl Attkisson | June 23, 2025 Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) — found in everyday plastics, personal care items, and pesticides — may be playing a major role in the growing fertility crisis among women, according to …
Health & Nutrition Advocate
George Batista is a Health and Nutrition Advocate who was able to overcome his own health challenges using a combination of diet, lifestyle and supplements. George holds advanced certifications in Holistic Nutrition and is a member of the American Nutrition Association as well as the International Board of Nutrition and Fitness Coaching. After doing one on one wellness consulting for many years he started the Wellness Talk Podcast for the purposes of spreading the message of wellness to a worldwide audience. Since then Wellness Talk has grown to 47 countries and has exploded in popularity. George was an athlete and has also been a professional musician for over 30 years. George uses his passion for both health and music to empower and educate.