About the Founder
Donna Gates, M.Ed., ABAAHP, is the international best-selling author of The Body Ecology Diet: Recovering Your Health and Rebuilding Your Immunity, The Body Ecology Guide to Growing Younger: Anti-Aging Wisdom for Every Generation. She is also on a mission to change the way the world eats. The Body Ecology Diet was the first of its kind—sugar-free, gluten-free, casein-free, and probiotic rich. In 1994, Donna introduced the natural sweetener stevia to the U.S., began teaching about fermented foods, and coined the phrase “inner ecosystem” to describe the network of microbes that maintains our basic physiological processes—from digestion to immunity. Over the past 25 years, Donna has become one of the most respected authorities in the field of digestive health, diet, and nutrition. In 2013 she completed an Advanced Fellow with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.
Donna & BE in Print
Hollywood Reporter
What Are Humic Minerals?
January 2016
New York Post Online
Nutritionist Susan Levin treats autism
June 2015
New York Times
R. Thomas Deluxe Grill uses BE
November 2014
People Magazine
Laila Ali – What I Eat
May 2013
Times Square in New York
Body Ecology Featured
May 2012
Huffington Post Magazine
Restaurant credits BE for healthier food
April 2012
Bottom Line Magazine
Food Combining
March 2012
Life After 50 Magazine
The Baby Boomer Diet
January 2012
Autism Magazine
Diet and Autism
September 2011
First For Women Magazine
Weight Loss Discovery
April 2011
Television
FMTV – An online streaming channel overflowing with hardhitting documentaries, inspirational mind & body segments, quick & healthy recipes, yoga classes, exercise routines and more. To put it simply, it’s like Netflix® for health & wellness.
Health Network – Hosted by JJ Virgin and Mike Koenigs, Donna Gates appeared as a featured expert.
Radio
Hay House Radio: The Body Ecology Hour – Donna’s own show hosted on Hay House Radio, broadcasted September 2012 to June 2014.
Film
Hunger in America (2014) – An award-winning documentary tackling the hunger epidemic in America. Narrated by James Denton.
Autism in America (2015) – A genuine and straightforward look into Autism in America from the perspective of the families and individuals living with Autism. Narrated by Chandra Wilson.
Your Life, Your Creation – (Not Yet Released)
Canary Kids, A Film For Our Children – A New Age, A New Solution (not yet released)
Blogs & Articles
Chalkboard Magazine
Donna Gates On Our Inner Eco-Systems
August 2016
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Chalkboard Magazine
No Chill? Pop a Probiotic (The Gut-Brain Connection is 100% Real)
August 24, 2016
Chalkboard Magazine
A Full Day of Optimal Gut Health
August 22, 2016
Chalkboard Magazine
Avocado Smoothies + Fermented Shakes
August 15, 2016
Chalkboard Magazine
Inside Donna Gates’ Fridge
August 8, 2016
Well and Good
The 5 Healthiest Protein Powders
January 2016
Stacy Keibler
Go With Your Gut
February 2015
Stacy Keibler
Donna Gates’ 5 Steps to Healthier Hair
January 2015
EmpowHer
Promote Hormone Balance During Menopause
April 2014
The Chalkboard Magazine
Body Ecology Featured
June 2012
The Huffington Post Magazine
Articles from Donna Gates
2012
The Daily Love
Articles from Donna Gates on Living with Purpose
2011 – 2014
Podcasts
Body Ecology Living with Donna Gates – A podcast hosted by Donna Gates that provides weekly interviews with world renowned doctors and thought leaders, nutritionists, best-selling authors, award-winning filmmakers, and celebrities, to explore the latest in cutting-edge health information and tips on how to incorporate the principles of Body Ecology into our lives each day.
Podcast Appearances
Dr. Ritamarie’s – Rebalance Your Hormones with a Gut-Smart Diet.
Carren’s Couch – Donna shares her own journey and how she has discovered the secret to vibrant health and longevity!
The Gene Smart Diet with David Wolfe – Donna Gates reveals brand new information on how to develop a personalized ‘gene smart diet’
The Mama Station with Megan Garcia – Talking Fertility with Donna Gates.
BE Site Traffic
This Month
Sessions: | 1,087,478 |
Users: | 918,946 |
PageViews: | 1,490,571 |
Past Year
Sessions: | 7,839,559 |
Users: | 6,157,437 |
PageViews: | 11,156,034 |
Potential Book Endorsements
Dr. Mullin, Dr. Kellman, Dr. Galland, Kevin Gianni, Nick and Jessica Ortner, Karl Dawson in England, James Maskell, Dr. Tom O’Bryan, Josh Axe, Izabella Wentz, Ann Louise Gittleman, Ritamarie Loscalzo, Summer Bock, JJ Virgin, Jonathan Bailor, Marc David, Emily Rosen, Brent Hauver, Selina DeLangre, David Wolfe, Hyla Cass, Stacy Keibler, Tia Mowry, Datis Kharrazian, Dr. Alejander Junger, Jacob Teitelbaum, Peter Osburn, Julie Matthews, Pam Bartha, Eric Zielinski, Dave Asprey, and more…
Social Media Outreach & Promotions
BE Statistics
Promotions
Jessica Biel, Actress
Stacy Keibler, Personality
Speaking Engagements
- Keynote Speaker River City Health Summit, April 2016 in River City, VA
- B2B Sales – Women’s Wellness Conference
- I Can DO It Conferences
- 2 Hay House World Summits
- Certified Body Ecologist Trainings – In Australia and New Zealand since 2010
- Spring Into Vitality – In Austin, Texas
- Bulletproof Conference 2014
- AutismOne – Donna is a regular speaker
- Fermentation Festival – Featured Speaker in 2014
Online Summits
Donna Gates as Host
- Heal Your Gut Summit (2016) – 160k attendees, in partnership with Dr. Josh Axe and Dr. Eric Zielinski
- The Healthy Gut Summit (2015) – 80K attendees, reach of 1 million
Donna Gates as Speaker
- Summit List 2015:
• Evolution of Medicine September 21 – 28
• The Abundant Energy Summit August 24 – 31
• The Thyroid Loving Care Summit
• Institute for the Psychology of Eating Summit
• Glowing Skin Summit April 27 – May
• The Diabetes World Summit March 23 – 30
• Future of Nutrition Conference January 27 – 31 - Jon Gabriel’s “New You in the New Year” – Donna was a guest expert; Jon is hosting a large group coaching program
- Mind-Body Weight Loss Summit
- Healthy Travelers Summit
- Winter Wellness Summit
Seminars & Webinars
- The Virgin Diet Cookbook
- Maria Rickert Hong – Donna was a Panelist on Maria Rickert Hong’s monthly Webinar Maria Rickert Hong, CHHC, AADP (November 2013)
- Epidemic Answers – Media Director and Board Member
Praise for Donna Gates and The Body Ecology Diet
A few years ago I attended a week long workshop with Donna Gates. It was an eye opening experience as she shared simple but powerful principles for attaining and maintaining a super healthy body. One of the most important things in the workshop was that Donna fed us breakfast and lunch. We were able to taste and experience how delicious the fermented foods were. Everyone enjoyed her way of cooking and delighted to take her recipes and probiotic nutrition home with them. I have been a follower ever since and at 84 am enjoying vibrant health.
– Louise L. Hay, the New York Times best-selling author of You Can Heal Your Life.
Body Ecology emphasizes the importance of what we put into our bodies and teaches a way of eating that makes me feel like I am in control of my health and in tune with my body’s intuitive needs. Cultured vegetables and coconut kefir have become essentials, not only in my home, but whenever I travel.
– Jessica Biel, Actress.
If you’re suffering from chronic health problems and confused at all the differing messages out there, please don’t make the same mistake I did and take the long road to find answers. After all the programs, you’ll eventually find Body Ecology. What a life changer. Thank you Donna!
– Chynna Phillips, Singer and Actress.
Donna Gates has opened my mind up to new and amazing alternatives and possibilities to healing. Never did I know and fully understand the power food has in regards to healing the body. Not only is the book educational for a better life but the food is DELICIOUS! Who knew healthy food could be so good?!
– Tia Mowry, Actress.
Donna Gates packs every page of The Body Ecology Guide to Growing Younger with health principles and nutrition advice that help rejuvenate your life and allow you to actually grow younger based on the latest breakthrough natural-health technologies. This inspiring book empowers your healing, improves your life experience, and gives you tools to live over 100—all while having ‘the best day ever’ every single day!
– David Wolfe, creator of The LongevityNOW Program; author of Superfoods: The Food and Medicine of the Future, Eating for Beauty, and Amazing Grace.
Praise from Clients
Praise from The Detox Challenge
Lizzy Jarbeau: Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have had my first week on your 30-day detox. My #1 goal is health, i know i am on the right track when my body doesn’t hurt and weight shifts. I did lose a total of 8lbs. last week. No eating food out of a box, makes a big difference. Of course the many other great things you are teaching me.. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you and your staff, who responded quickly to rectify a damaged product i ordered. Donna, you have put a great team around you. Keep sharing your knowledge, it’s powerful.
Renea, Florida: Dear Donna, I am a hashi person for the last ten years and I got your body ecology diet book last week and I simply can not put it down!!! All my questions are being answered as I go through the book:):) within last three days my whole energy level is being changed!! Upon increasing fermented foods and increasing sea vegetables.I feel so much more balanced emotionally and have so much more energy !!!! And waiting for your cookbook to arrive soon:):) I simply want to thank you for changing my life forever better! I love your book and I love you.
Cindy Dabbous: I have learned SO much from you Donna Gates! Thank you so much for really helping me master my digestive health! I love your emails and always forward them to my family and friends. We all love you.
Amber Alley Penney: Donna, I can’t thank you enough for responding to my questions. I have to say I was surprised you could find time for that. I sent you my questions in a state of desperation, and I was really, really encouraged by your response. I am feeling better. I did seem to turn a corner soon after our communication. I definitely think this is the right path for me, and while I have so much to learn and know it’s going to take time, I am not as overwhelmed. Thank you so much for all the information and encouragement you’ve provided this month. There is so much light and life within it. Bless you for your graciousness and your willingness to share your wisdom.
Rachel Warrick: It saved my life. I had candida (undiagnose) and a very wonderful friend (Julie Wendt) read this book and recognized my symptoms. The doctors told me I was fine. They were very wrong I am very healthy now, once I learned how to eat to heal my issues! Thank you Donna Gates for putting this information in a book!