Meet The Alkaline Chef: Food For Negus x DaddyButter | Healing, Alkaline Cooking & Real Food

In this powerful conversation, Khalil sits down with Shinela, founder of Food For Negus, to talk about her journey from a traumatic car accident to becoming an alkaline chef, entrepreneur, and creator of a real-food safe space in Brooklyn, New York. She shares how discovering natural remedies, herbs, alkaline cooking, and lifestyle changes helped transform her life after conventional options failed her. The episode also dives into Food For Negus, the meaning behind the brand name, building a health-focused business, raising a family through entrepreneurship, and why real food made from scratch matters more than processed “healthy” alternatives. This episode covers: • Shinela’s healing journey after a life-changing accident • Doctor Sebi, herbs, pain support, and rebuilding naturally • Trauma, anemia, iron struggles, and recovery through food • How Food For Negus was born during COVID • Why she left teaching and built an alkaline food business • The meaning of “Negus” and food for royalty • Real alkaline vegan food vs processed fake vegan products • Team building, trust, scaling, and entrepreneurship lessons • Transitioning to a healthier lifestyle step by step • Detox, atmosphere, ingredients, and daily habits that matter • Why fruits, herbs, mushrooms, and real food are central to the mission • The new DaddyButter x Food For Negus collaboration If you care about healing, alkaline cooking, holistic wellness, entrepreneurship, and real conversations about food and purpose, this is an episode worth watching all the way through. DaddyButter health & wellness products: https://www.daddybutter.com FoodForNegus: https://foodfornegus.com ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is shared for entertainment and community building purposes only and reflects personal experiences and opinions. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making major dietary or lifestyle changes. Time Stamp 00:05 Introduction & Opening Questions 00:12 Meet Shinela of Food For Negus 00:52 From Guyana to America 01:01 How She Got Started As An Alkaline Chef 01:48 The 2017 Car Accident That Changed Everything 02:48 Discovering Natural Remedies & Doctor Sebi 03:32 Learning To Heal, Walk Again & Manage PTSD 05:03 Anemia, Iron Deficiency & Sunlight Discussion 07:22 Blue Vervain, Valerian & Sarsaparilla 08:47 Raw Foods, Green Juices & Early Healing 10:16 Therapy, Recovery & Learning To Cook Alkaline 11:24 Starting On YouTube & Not Seeing Enough Representation 12:18 COVID, Pregnancy & Leaving Teaching 13:39 How Food For Negus Was Born 14:45 Food For Negus As A Safe Space 15:18 Real Alkaline Food vs Fake Vegan Products 16:40 Botanical Fruits, Culinary Fruits & The Fermentation Diet 19:40 Business Challenges, Growth & Trusting A Team 21:43 What “Negus” Means 22:45 Motivation, Kids & Generational Wealth 24:22 Advice For Transitioning To A Healthier Lifestyle 26:31 Detox, Processed Foods & Resetting The Palate 27:40 Farmers Markets, Local Farms & Ingredient Awareness 28:41 Food, Kids, Behavior & Environmental Inputs 29:18 Inner, Outer & Atmospheric Detox 35:58 Favorite Meals Then & Now 38:42 Hidden Ingredients In Seasonings & Anti-Caking Agents 41:05 Building A Team With Trust, Honesty & Open-Mindedness 43:02 The Big Vision For Food For Negus 44:28 Scaling Without Compromising Quality 49:28 Business Growth, Mentorship & Next Steps 51:42 Products, Collaboration & Expanding The Brand 53:21 Food For Negus Brooklyn Location & Best Sellers 55:36 Hibiscus, Sorrel & Menu Ideas 56:39 DaddyButter x Food For Negus Collaboration Closing #FoodForNegus #DaddyButter #AlkalineChef #AlkalineVegan #HolisticHealth #NaturalHealing #RealFood #BrooklynVegan #DrSebi #HerbalWellness #EntrepreneurJourney #HealthyLifestyle