Healthy Eating with R.L. Malpica

What if the reason you’re not getting better isn’t what you’re doing—but how you’re thinking about health?In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley sits down with R.L. Malpica, a detoxification specialist and natural health coach, to break down the truth about detox, plant-based eating, and why real healing starts from within.You’ll learn: What detox actually means (and what it doesn’t) Why your body is already designed to heal The biggest mistake people make when trying to get healthy The difference between acidic foods and acid-forming foods How diet, environment, and mindset all impact your healthRESOURCES:This Episode's Blog Post with Full Transcript: https://drhaley.com/rl-malpica-healthy-eating-detox/R.L. Malpica Website: https://www.theeatcoach.com/R.L. on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theeatcoachR.L. on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rl_malpicaR.L. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theeatcoachR.L. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rl_malpica/TIMESTAMPS00:00 – What gets in the way of healing?00:43 – Show introduction01:23 – Meet R.L. Malpica03:42 – Who he helps and how05:10 – What “detox” really means06:24 – Living in a toxic world07:39 – Foods to avoid vs. consume08:41 – Transitioning your diet gradually09:10 – Plant-based vs. animal-based perspectives10:44 – Why leafy greens don’t satisfy hunger12:21 – Fruits vs. greens for energy13:23 – A typical day of eating14:58 – Raw hummus and food creativity16:22 – Plant-based lifestyle transition17:36 – Favorite foods and recipes18:51 – Dominican Republic lifestyle discussion23:55 – The E.A.T. philosophy explained26:12 – Phytonutrients and detox27:29 – Acid-forming vs. acidic foods29:32 – The myth of alkaline water30:43 – Biggest obstacle to getting well31:56 – The “outside-in” health mindset34:23 – Who R.L. helps most35:31 – Germ theory vs. terrain theory36:38 – Coaching, programs, and services37:20 – His new podcast38:13 – Final thoughts on nature and health