James Colquhoun

James Colquhoun is the filmmaker behind Food Matters, Hungry For Change, and Transcendence Seasons 1 & 2 and founder of Food Matters and FMTV. Along with Laurentine ten Bosch, James founded the Food Matters community following the release of the 2008 documentary, giving people the tools (films, books, articles, and guided programs) to take charge of their own health. From here, FMTV was born! It was designed as a place where you can access vital information by watching all of your favorite inspiring documentaries, expert interviews, & recipe videos in one place, and in early 2020 FMTV found it's new home on Gaia.

My Podcast Episodes

NAT KRINGOUDIS

PMS, Inflammation, PCOS, Endometriosis: Rebalancing Your Hormones

DR. TAMI MERAGLIA

Hormone and Thyroid Health; Disruptors to Avoid and How to Balance Naturally Dr. Tami Meraglia

RICH ROLL

Living With Purpose & Contentment: Lessons from an Ultra Endurance Athlete (Rich Roll)

AMISH SHAH

Ancient Healing Practices Explained: Ayurveda

DR. SRI MUMMANENI

What Can Psychedelics Teach Us That Conventional Medicine Can’t?

DR. JOEL KAHN

Harnessing the Power of Plants to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease

DR. IZABELLA WENTZ

How to Bring Your Adrenals Back Into Balance Naturally

DR. JOHN DEMARTINI

The Art of Mastering Your Mind for Unlimited Potential in Your Life

OLIVIA AREZZOLO

How Identifying Your Sleep Type Could Transform Your Health

JASON PRALL

How Sleep Affects Longevity Plus Secrets of the World’s Healthiest People

TERO ISOKAUPPILA

Using Adaptogenic Mushrooms to Optimize Your Brain Health & Boost Your Immunity

SHELEANA AIYANA

How to Cultivate Conscious Relationships after Overcoming Childhood Trauma

My Articles

Natural Therapies

How to Reduce Stress: 4 Things You Can Do Right Now

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Prolonged stress can bring about a whole host of illnesses and imbalances within the body. Everyone has different ways to cope when anxiety rises …

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Vani Hari Uncovers the Truth About the Food Industry

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In Episode 1 of TRANSCENDENCE, food activist and author Vani Hari explains how she fell victim to trusting the American food industry as a …

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Happiness

10 Foods for Brain Health, According to a Brain Expert

James Colquhoun James Colquhoun

From simple rituals to journaling practices, one thing that nourishes Jim every morning is a Brain Smoothie, made up of his top 10 favorite …

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Superfoods

6 Incredible Benefits of Broth

James Colquhoun James Colquhoun

If you follow wellness trends, or even simply shop in the healthfoods section, you couldn’t have missed all the attention that broth has been …

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Superfoods

Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics: What Does My Body Need?

James Colquhoun James Colquhoun

When it comes to the topic of healthy bacteria (the good guys that make up your microbiome) it can be a little confusing. Between …

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Health Tips

7 Powerful Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water

James Colquhoun James Colquhoun

If you’re like most people and don’t have the time to prepare a cold pressed celery juice or harvest a tray of wheatgrass each …

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Health Tips

10 Healing Spices Every Kitchen Should Stock

James Colquhoun James Colquhoun

With herbs and spices being the key to healing for thousands of years, which healing spices are best kept close at hand in your …

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Where to Buy Healthy Foods If You Don’t Live near Wholefoods

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I wanted to take some time this week to share my advice and show you where to buy healthy foods if you don’t live …

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How to Choose the Best Fish for Your Health

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Fish are extremely varied in their health benefits (as well as sustainable practices). If you find yourself overwhelmed for choice, or want to make …

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5 Health Benefits of Brazil Nuts

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My favorite part about Brazil Nuts isn’t the smooth, buttery texture or their versatility in cooking, but simply their impressive nutrient profile. And all …

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My Recipes