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Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss

484 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratings

What to eat and when to cheat! Let's decipher between all the “diets” out there. You know what to do but it itsn't working. In fact, your diet could be making you fatter.

Ever wondered if cryo-freezing your fat cells would really work? Should you try acupuncture? A hypnotist? If you do, how do you know if someone’s good?

Salad with a Side of Fries is the podcast that will answer all these questions and more! Talking wellness and weight loss for real life, because most of us are going to drink, eat out, skip the grocery store and who wants a life without fries or dessert?! Host Jenn Trepeck’s expertise as an optimal health coach, in practice for over a decade, along with experts in various modalities will clear up the myths, mis-information, bad science and marketing to reveal the truth of HOW TO EAT and HOW TO CHEAT!*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This podcast, its content and guests are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Nutrition Nugget: Immune Health

March 13, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MB

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about Immune Health! Learn how to improve your immune system through nutrition. If you like what you're hearing, be sure to check out the full length episodes; new releases every Wednesday.  Become A Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/ Links: Become a Member Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will s...

Balance is a 4-Letter Word (feat. Andrea Owen)

March 11, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Jenn interviews Life Coach, Andrea Owen to answer our burning questions about life coaching, building a business as a mom, wellness over the course of our lives and more!  Andrea shares much of her personal story which is inspiring, encouraging and comforting. If you've ever wondered if life coaching may be your next step, this one's for you. Become A Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/     Connect with Andrea: https://yourkickasslife.com/   Links:  Become a Member Connect with u...

Nutrition Nugget: Potatoes

March 06, 2020 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MB

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about potatoes! If you like what you're hearing, be sure to check out the full length episodes; new releases every Wednesday.  Become A Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/ Links: Become a Member Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan  

A Calorie Is Not A Calorie: Sugar

March 04, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

In part 2 of a 3-part series called A Calorie is Not A Calorie, Jenn tackles sugar. And no, it's not your typical "stop eating sugar" conversation! This episode explains what happens in our body when we eat sugar, how most foods turn into sugar and sweeteners: the natural, the artificial and what to avoid at all costs. As always, you get super approachable science with realistic strategies for living a healthful life.  Become A Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/ Episode Partner: ...

Working Out & Working Out for 2 (feat. Gali Dotan)

February 26, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

This episode continues our Fitness Series! Jenn interviews personal trainer, former Physique57 & Barry's Bootcamp instructor, Gali Dotan. Jenn and Gali touch on adrenal fatigue, teach all of us how to change-up our regular routines and dive deep into prenatal and Post-partem workouts plus nutrition. Addressing the biggest misconceptions and more, this episode is not to be missed; whether listening for yourself or for a loved one having baby, there are lots of gems!      Become A Member: http...

The Bulls-Eye of Change

February 19, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

The Bulls-Eye of Change is Jenn's framework for understanding behavior changes. This episode tackles not just HOW to make long-lasting shifts in our lives, whether food related or otherwise, but also discusses WHY change can be so challenging. Listen through for Jenn's challenge to all of us this week. Are you in? It's going to be really fun(ny)! Become A Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/ Episode Partner: Use code 10OFFMA for 10% off at bit.ly/3a24XBG Links: Become a Member Con...

The Method Behind the Madness (feat. Tanya Becker)

February 12, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

This episode begins our Fitness Series to learn various  methodologies and determine what's right for each us. Jenn often talks about her own go-to workout, Physique57, and today's episode features the creator of the method behind this fan favorite workout, Tanya Becker. Tanya shares how each of us can take the Physique57 philosophy and apply it to what we're already doing along ways to step up your fitness game! Become A Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/ Learn More about Tanya ...

A Calorie Is Not A Calorie: Grains

February 05, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

It's an intervention. You've heard of low carb and no carb plans; but what's the RIGHT carb and how much are we supposed to have?  Jenn breaks down the details of carbs vs grains, what's proper nutrition and finally how to go from where we are now to where we want to be when it comes to grains. This is part 1 of a 3-part series called A Calorie is Not A Calorie; you don't want to miss these! Become A Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/ Episode Partner: Use code 10OFFMA for 10% off...

It's an Art, a Science and a Philosophy (feat. Dr. Robert Shire, DC)

January 29, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Have you ever seen a chiropractor? When someone suggests it to you, do you make a face? Dr. Robert Shire joins our host, Jenn Trepeck, to clear up the misconceptions about chiropractic care, understand when it might be a good idea for us to visit one and so much more!  Become A Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/    Learn More about Dr. Shire: https://www.drrobertshire.com/   Links: Become a Member Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight ...

Eating Out Made Healthy

January 22, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

By Popular Demand! You asked for it: Jenn's guide to eating out while maintaining your health and weight loss goals. As you know, Jenn eats out/orders in virtually EVERY meal and has maintained her weight loss for over a decade. What's more, she did this even in the height of her weight loss efforts. You CAN do this too! In this episode you'll learn how to navigate any restaurant situation so you can have a social life and healthful habits too! Become A Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithaside...

When Health is Your #1 Value (feat. Jordan Paris)

January 15, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Jenn interviews young entrepreneur, podcaster and author, Jordan Paris. Jordan shares his health and wellness life to show us what it can look like when health is your #1 priority.  Become A Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/ Links: Become a Member Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan Jordan's Website & Podcast: Growth Mindset University Quotes: "Health is eating right, sleeping well and f...

Debunking Detox

January 08, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Did you re-commit to living your best life, being your best self? Is a piece of that focused on your health?  After a season of indulging, it's time to reset. Jenn teaches us how to detox in a healthful, productive way. Don't worry, it's not a coffee enema :)  Become A Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/ Links: Become a Member Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan   Quotes: "It's week 1 of y...

The Ultimate Goal

January 01, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Are we there yet?! Will this ever end? Start the year knowing where you're headed and with this checklist you'll have a roadmap to hit the ground running in 2020! We are also kicking off the first official week of our Membership Program; don't miss out on this week's absolutely delicious, healthful recipes. Join now!  Links: Become a Member Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group    Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan   Quotes: "Small step...

Extra! Extra!

December 31, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MB

2020 on the mind? Is your health on the list of commitments for the new year? Is your weight at the top of your resolutions list AGAIN? Here's your chance to double-down on the value you're already getting from this show. Join our NEW Membership Program. For $10/month you will receive*:  - A new recipe, 4x/month (weekly) - A curated article or study to dive into topics not covered in-depth on the show, 1x/month (monthly)  - Additional discounts from Jenn & her partners - Live Q&A with Jenn t...

A Story of Incredible Recovery

December 25, 2019 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

In today's episode you meet Jenn's Friend Charles who was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). Doctors couldn't believe his speedy recovery and it's a lesson for all of us.  Links: Learn more about GBS & Donate Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group   Jenn's Instagram Become a Member Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan   Quotes: "Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will, sooner or later, have to find time for illness." - Edward S...

Collecting the Data

December 18, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Call it tracking, call it journaling, call it a pain the a$$! But there's a reason for it! In this episode Jenn teaches us all the things to note each day, how to do it easily and most importantly, WHY it's critical for our success. Links: Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan Jenn's Recommended Journal (use code 10OFFMA for 10% discount) Quotes: "There's no bias in the data." "What I came to learn thr...

Set-Up for Success (feat. Bailey Cohen)

December 11, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Stuck in a rut? Feel like you're always buying the same things from the grocery store, preparing them the same way and therefore eating the same things EVERY DAY? Chef Bailey Cohen helps us through the grocery store and our kitchens to add variety without adding time or stress. Yes, please! Links: Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan Recipes for Jenn's Programs Chef Bailey Cohen's website, Instagram Q...

How to Cheat

December 04, 2019 13:40 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

The secret to life-long health, weight management and living is learning how to cheat. Here you go! You're welcome ;) Links: Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan   Quotes: "Remove the word 'cheat' from your vocabulary; it's all a part of the plan." "Food choices move us closer or further from our goal...calling it cheating gives it way more power than calling it the last bite I took."

Let's Talk about Sex (feat. Dr. Elisabeth Gordon)

November 27, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Host Jenn Trepeck talks with Dr. Elisabeth Gordon about our sexual health covering what it is, how we can cultivate it for ourselves, teach it to our children and the greater impact of improving it. (Hint: It's bigger than you might think) Links: Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan Dr Elisabeth Gordon's Website, Twitter & Instagram Quotes: "The relationship of poor sexual health leading to depression...

Talking Turkey

November 20, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Thanksgiving is upon us! And with it the season of celebrations and eating. This episode features Jenn's favorite tips and tricks for tackling Thanksgiving and any other holiday or feast in your future. Links: Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan   Quotes: "Keep the main thing, the main thing!" "The Three-Bite Rule: science shows the only bites we actually taste are the first, the second and the last....

The Fitness Effect (feat Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi)

November 13, 2019 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

From working on Wall Street to co-founding Physique57, a boutique fitness studio, Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi shares her journey. Most of all we learn the positive impact of fitness on Jennifer's life which demonstrates stories of growth aren't always dramatic but are nonetheless powerful. Links: Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan Physique 57 Quotes: "Positive begets positive; small steps in the same d...

What Does Your Vegan Look Like? (feat. Brandy Cochrane)

November 06, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Ever contemplated cutting out meat/animal protein entirely? Know someone who has? Is it really our healthiest bet? Plant-based Chef, Brandy Cochrane talks the various forms of vegan and teaches us to reframe our relationship with vegetables. Links: Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan Entrepreneur Meal Plan with Brandy Cochrane Plant Candy Blog Brandy's IG   Quotes: "I researched myself out of eating...

Slow Down? Yeah...Right (feat. Nandar Matari)

October 30, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Is your idea of meditation the yogi sitting cross-legged on the floor chanting "ooohmmmm"? Nandar Matari dispels the myths, explains the benefits and shares not just HOW we can all do this but WHY we must! This is not your momma's meditation. Links: Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan Connect with Nandar on Facebook Matari Meditations Quotes: "Meditation grows the prefrontal cortex of the brain and s...

Pro Tips! (feat. Chef Danielle Alex)

October 23, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Remember hearing you could swap oil for applesauce when baking? This episodes gets to the bottom of healthful recipe swaps and related misconceptions so we can eat our favorites while promoting our health! Links: Salad with a Side of Fries Website Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan Diversity Kitchen Diversity Kitchen on Instagram Danielle's Instagram Quotes: "Simply eliminating certain ingredients or proteins, doesn't make something inherentl...

The Right Time of Day to Exercise

October 16, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Are you a pre-work or a post-work workout person? Or maybe you're not a workout person at all but think you probably "should" fit it into your life? This episode helps us understand the best time of day, what to include in our fitness program and debunks one of the biggest misconceptions around exercise and weight loss. Useful Links: Salad with a Side of Fries Website Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan   Quotes: "When it comes to new exercise...

Life Hack: Food Choices

October 09, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

This is what allowed me to say I've kicked my food issues. What's more, it's also how to keep your body in a fat burning mode and avoid fat storage modes. This is your answer for the long term, sustainable way of eating that promotes your health. Your weight will then take care of itself! Crazy, I know...but true! Helpful Links: Salad with a Side of Fries Website Jenn's Instagram Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan Jenn's recommended Fiber Powder Quotes: "This...

Reading Labels Part 2: Learning In Action

October 02, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

By Popular Demand: Let's dive deeper into everything we learned in Part 1 of Reading Labels. In this episode we practice by looking at popular bars, snacks & meatless protein options to assess their nutrition.  Helpful Links: Salad with a Side of Fries Website Jenn's Instagram Learn more about working with Jenn Quotes: "The choices you're willing to make today are different than the choices you may be willing to make a year from now."

BMI is BS

September 25, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Your BMI puts you in the obese category? Not to worry; BMI is BS! In this episode, you'll learn exactly why and what to measure instead. Quotes: "BMI was deemed appropriate for population studies and inappropriate for individual evaluation." "Not all pounds are the same. So, 1 lb ≠ 1 lb." Helpful Links: Jenn's Recommended Scale to Measure your Body Fat % Jenn's Website Salad with a Side of Fries Podcast Website

Reading Labels: What Are We REALLY Looking for?

September 18, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

Reading Labels isn't easy! In this episode, we'll walk through which pieces are important, which you can ignore and what this stuff REALLY means. You won't believe what the regulations allow when it comes to our food labels in the US. Disclaimer: This one is a bit dense but it's SO important! Hang in there and maybe take notes :) Useful Links: Salad with a Side of Fries Podcast Website Connect with Jenn on IG Referenced Episode: GMO, Organic & Local, Oh My! Quotes:  "Protein and fiber at e...

GMO, Organic & Local, Oh my!

September 11, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

In this episode we discuss the State of Our Food, focusing on fruits and vegetables. We dive into food quality and choosing between GMO, Organic and Local produce. Useful Links: Salad with a Side of Fries Website Jenn's Recommended High Quality Multivitamin Quotes "In 1950, 100 grams of spinach contained 150mg of vitamin C; in 1994, 100 grams of spinach contained 13mg of Vitamin C." "The USDA said nearly 70% of our vegetables and 40% of our fruits are imported as of January 2017."

How the Hell Did We Get Here?

September 04, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

In this episode, I run through the 5 Fat Factors; the 5 most prevalent causes underlying our health, wellness and weight challenges. Key Points: Yo-Yo Diets Crash Dieting Sedentary Lifestyle Garbage In Stress & Adrenal Fatigue Notable Quotes: "I ordered steamed fish and vegetables for dinner, and my body stored the whole meal as fat." "The stress response, designed to save our lives, is now killing us." Useful Links *Salad with a Side of Fries Website *Jenn's Instagram

Acupuncture Can Help Me with What?! (feat. Christine Sotmary M.S., L.Ac., CPC)

August 28, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

In this episode, I sit down with Christine Sotmary to talk about the power of acupuncture in helping you create a healthy body and mind. Useful Links: Salad With a Side of Fries Gonna Dance Forever Christine's LinkedIn Quote: "The worst thing for your health is stagnation." - Christine Sotmary

The Truth About Alcohol

August 21, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

In this episode, I sit down to share the secret truth about drinking alcohol when you are trying to get into shape. This one might surprise you... Key Points: Why the liver is the most important piece of drinking alcohol How the liver identifies and eliminates toxins How the liver processes alcohol and sugar first Why alcoholics develop fatty liver How to make your liver's job easier when you drink Notable Quotes: "Sometimes it's better to cut up a peach and eat the whole peach, rath...

Welcome to Salad With a Side of Fries

August 09, 2019 17:51 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MB

In this episode, I introduce you to the podcast and why you should be listening.

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