Rooted in Real Food: A Story You’ll Love

The tale of two foodie health junkies… and the podcast episode you’ll want in your ears while you’re cooking this week.

I’ve been saving this conversation for you,  it’s the perfect companion for Thanksgiving meal prep, long drives, or that quiet pocket of time you carve out for yourself during the holiday buzz.

And it’s one of my favorite stories about how real food, real community, and real mission intersect.

Two of the biggest foodies I know, Jenny Wright and Chad Sterling, are from Boone, Iowa.

They met when Jenny was coaching Chad in fitness, and what started as a trainer-client relationship turned into a partnership first a gym, and now their deeply rooted meal service, Radicato.

Jenny

and Chad aren’t just “health junkies.” They’re over-40-style wellness lovers: practical, intentional, and passionate about what truly nourishes the body.

I met Jenny a few years ago at a fitness mastermind in Miami where we bonded over fresh-squeezed juice infused margaritas and being from the midwest at the pool bar while the rest of our group went clubbing.

At this stage of life, I’ll take a good conversation, great ingredients, and a decent bedtime.

Being “Midwest-y” in Miami was its own kind of entertainment. I’d never seen so many butt implants in one place… but I digress.

What makes Jenny and Chad special is their commitment to knowing exactly where their food comes from.

When I say they’re pas

sionate about sourcing, I mean they literally spend weekends meeting farmers, walking fields, and understanding how ingredients are grown.

Much of Radicato’s menu comes directly from farms near Boone, Iowa. True farm to table.&nbs

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In our interview, Jenny and Chad share the story behind their name. After searching for what

felt like every English word imaginable, nothing captured their mission.

So they started exploring other languages. That’s when they discovered “Radicato,” a Latin/Italian word meaning “deeply rooted.”

• Deeply rooted in their community.
• Deeply rooted in their values.
• Deeply rooted in the belief that nutritious food should be accessible, not exclusive.

We talk about that mission, how they built their business, and why investing in local food systems matters more th

an ever especially for those of us over 40 who want our energy, hormones, and longevity to work with us, not against us.

This episode is warm, grounding, and full of inspiratio

n the kind t hat reminds you why real food and real people matter.

If you’re chopping veggies, prepping pies, or just want a refreshing listen during your drive, this one’s for you.

Click HERE to listen now or grab it anywhere you get your podcasts Episode 586 of The H

ealth Fix Podcast. 

Here’s to heart warming stories, 

Dr. Jannine Krause