Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss
484 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsWhat 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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Episodes
Nutrition Nugget: Wonder Monday Low-Carb Cheesecake
January 05, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about Wonder Monday low carb cheesecakes. Are they really a healthier snack option or are they just claiming to have “healthy” ingredients that aren’t actually good for you? Jenn walks through the ingredient list and discusses the health facts, diving into what is truly in the cheesecake bites. Ultimately, these could be a good snack option once in a while, but at the end of ...
Tap into Your Fountain of Youth (feat. Dr. Jeff Crippen)
January 03, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThere is no one size fits all health option and uncovering what the best health and lifestyle habits are for you can be confusing. Dr. Crippen is here to break down different ways to view your health and how to uncover your individual fountain of youth. In today’s episode, Jenn is joined by Dr. Jeff Crippen, a chiropractor, nutritionist and coach who enjoys helping others unlock their true potential. After suffering from migraines for years in his youth, he put his passion into helping oth...
Nutrition Nugget: Cheers
December 29, 2023 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. For the last nutrition nugget of 2023, Jenn wants to encourage you to think about what you can cheers to from 2023. Find the wins and gratitude of something you can celebrate. Then take the time to think about what you want to create in 2024 and cheers to that! Jenn gives some ideas to keep in mind as we celebrate and to kick off the year that aren’t resolutions, and explains what CHEERS stands for. T...
Top 10 of 2023
December 27, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIf you are a new listener or just haven’t been able to listen to as many episodes this year, Jenn is breaking down her Top 10 Episodes from 2023. Tune in to hear summaries of each episode to reflect on what we learned together in 2023 and use this as a playlist when you have some extra listening time. As 2023 comes to a close, Jenn is taking the time to walk through her top 10 episodes from the year! There have been so many great topics and guests on the show this year, it wasn’t easy to c...
Nutrition Nugget: Raw Materials
December 22, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about raw materials. The United States is one of the most overfed and undernourished countries in the world. We are depriving our bodies of raw materials which leads to disease. Jenn discusses the process that the body goes through to utilize the raw materials and how some people are not set up to use raw materials due to their genetics and then their food choices add to the ...
Fitmas (feat. Tanya Becker & Chad Levy)
December 20, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIt’s that time of year when our motivation and forward momentum towards our health goals takes a hit. Does this sound like you? Tune in to learn how to navigate your health around the holidays, whether it’s your most, or least, favorite time of year. Today, Jenn is joined by fitness professionals, Tanya Becker and Chad Levy for a Fitmas episode! They talk about why physical and mental health is so important for our longevity. Tanya and Chad discuss how they help their clients stay motivated...
Nutrition Nugget: Airports
December 15, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about navigating airports and their available food options. While there are many temptations throughout the airport, hello Cinnabon, many of them will not help you on your health journey. Jenn provides some great ideas for snacks to take along for your trip to give you some healthful options. Luckily there are now some restaurants that have healthier options. Jenn talks about...
New Year or Now?
December 13, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB2023 is coming to an end, meaning our 2024 New Year’s Resolutions are just around the corner, but listen to this before you throw in the towel on your health goals this holiday season. Today, Jenn shares a new way of approaching your health goals so that you can feel your best going into the New Year. This time of year usually brings the “F it’s” as Jenn likes to call them. Many people just throw in the towel, enjoy the holidays, ditch their health goals, and tell themselves they will start...
Nutrition Nugget: Non-Alcoholic Beer and Wine
December 08, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about non-alcoholic beer and wine. Jenn dives in to uncover if non-alcoholic beer is truly non-alcoholic, what they are actually made of, and the impacts on our health. She talks about how the non-alcoholic drinks are made and what the ingredients actually look like. Tune in to learn what to look for when reading the labels and if non-alcoholic beverages are a good alternativ...
Is it Addiction? Or is it Your Microbiome? (feat. Natasha Trenev)
December 06, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBOur gut health impacts every area of our life and health…including our cravings! Tune in today to learn how to achieve the best health for your gut from the Mother of Probiotics, Natasha Trenev. Today we are joined by Natasha Trenev, the Mother of Probiotics. This episode is full of so much incredible information and shines a bright light on the importance of managing and healing our gut. Natasha talks about the connection between disease, addiction and the gut, and how the environmental as...
Nutrition Nugget: Sauna Suits
December 01, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about sauna suits. You may have seen someone at your gym wearing a sauna suit and are wondering what it is and if you should be using one. During this bonus episode, Jenn covers the potential benefits, potential drawbacks and research surrounding sauna suits to determine if it really is something that people should add to their fitness routine. Tune in to learn more about how...
Bone Health & the Problem with Bone Density Scans (feat. Dr. John Neustadt)
November 29, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBDid you know that bone health issues don’t just start in your older age? And we’ll bet you didn’t realize broken bones can be fatal! Bone health needs to be prioritized in your younger years. Tune in to learn more about bone health and improve your vitality for years to come with Dr. John Neustadt! Today Jenn is joined by Dr. John Neustadt to talk about bone health. He talks about why both health is worth prioritizing and discusses the tools that are commonly used to check bone health (and ...
Nutrition Nugget: KMF
November 24, 2023 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about how to keep moving forward (KMF). She talks a lot about this with her clients, and it's such a great reminder as we have finished up Thanksgiving and move forward with the holidays and holiday parties. Don’t let one day ruin your progress or derail you from your goals, just KMF! Tune in to hear some great tips on picking back up where you left off if you have a day that...
Mailbag: Help for the Holidays
November 22, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBDo you find yourself feeling stressed about family meals or sticking to your health goals during the holidays? Tune in to learn how to navigate the holidays, enjoying your favorite foods while still keeping your health in mind. On this week’s episode, Jenn is reading emails that listeners have sent in regarding how to navigate the holidays. The questions range from indulging in your favorite foods, to eating around others, as well as balancing seasonal affective disorder and getting more m...
Nutrition Nugget: Cranberries
November 17, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about cranberries. Let’s face it, you probably only eat cranberries over the holidays or in the form of cranberry juice, but cranberries are much more versatile than you may think. Cranberries are said to have many health benefits such as supporting heart health, helping cure urinary tract infections, and being a powerhouse for antioxidants. Many products out there have a lot...
One Kitchen, Many Eaters (feat. Kiran Dodeja Smith)
November 15, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBTRIGGER WARNING: Eating Disorder If you’re feeling burnt out from cooking different meals for each person in your house or from spending hours in the kitchen every week, this episode is here to help. On today’s episode, Jenn is joined by health coach and mom, Kiran Dodeja Smith. Kiran talks about accommodating a variety of eating preferences and needs from one kitchen, especially when you’re not a chef! Oftentimes, the more people you have in the household, the more difficult meals are to...
Nutrition Nugget: Peanut Butter
November 10, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about peanut butter. Jenn talks about how she went from excluding peanut butter in her house to prevent binging to creating a healthy relationship with it. She discusses the different types of peanut and nut butters on the market and what factors to look for when purchasing. Jenn discusses the nutrition facts and what to look for when reading ingredients to determine which ty...
Movember: Men's Health
November 08, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBCalling all the men out there! If you think all of your health concerns stem from a lack of testosterone, listen in! In honor of Movember, this episode is dedicated to men’s health including sexual health, cardiovascular health, prostate health and more! Here’s how to be in your best health at any age. In this episode, Jenn is talking about Men’s Health. While some men don’t go looking into their health issues until it is impacting their reproductive health areas, there are some key things ...
Nutrition Nugget: Music
November 03, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about music. Not just how helpful music can be during a workout but music for brain health. Active listening is the key to having music support both cognitive function and mood (think depression and anxiety). Tune in to learn how music can keep you more young, vibrant and healthy! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full length episodes; new releases every Wedn...
What Your Thyroid Says about the Rest of Your Health (feat. Reed Davis)
November 01, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBWe want the answer for our symptoms. If you’ve ever felt like you’re searching for the answer or if your doctor says “everything is fine,” but you know it’s not, listen to this! On today’s episode Jenn is talking with Reed Davis, the founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition®. Reed is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT) who utilizes lab work to help his clients make the invisible visible. He shares with us what he looks at when rev...
Nutrition Nugget: Halloween Hacks
October 27, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about Halloween Hacks. The first place to start is to decide the outcome that you want after Halloween. Learn how you can enjoy the treats that typically surround you leading up to Halloween while still being in control. Become aware of what the challenges are for you and how you want to handle them. Tune in for some great tips and tricks for handling these sweet treats! Like...
Healthier Options at Starbucks
October 25, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBWhether you’re an avid Starbucks drinker or just stop in when you need a reliable bite to eat on the road, you deserve to know this info. Jenn dives into the nutrition facts of Starbucks drinks and food and offers some healthier alternatives for you. Today Jenn is talking about Starbucks! She goes over a variety of the popular food and drink options, uncovering the nutritional facts. Jenn provides some tips on making the items available at Starbucks a bit healthier and how to make the best ...
Nutrition Nugget: Onions
October 20, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about onions. Are you a fan of onions? Onions aren’t only good for making you cry, they also have a lot of health benefits! They are great for metabolic and cardiovascular support, gut health, immune health, collagen production and they contain more than 17 kinds of antioxidants. Whether raw or cooked, onions are easy to add to just about any meal and even have therapeutic be...
Self-Sabotage (feat. Heather Chauvin)
October 18, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBDo you find yourself self-sabotaging, repeating the same patterns? You know what to do but every day something happens? What if you could reverse engineer all of your goals and live the best life you can imagine? Here’s how! Today Jenn interviewed leadership coach Heather Chauvin. Heather is a coach, podcaster, and author who helps women live, work and parent on their own terms. Heather discusses how you can identify if you are self sabotaging and what steps you can take to reverse engineer...
Nutrition Nugget: MSG
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about MSG. What exactly is MSG and is it really so bad for you? It’s FDA approved, after all. You may remember hearing about MSG as a child when your parent’s asked for it not to be added to the restaurant food, or maybe you think you are avoiding it as an adult. The truth is MSG can be found in many hidden places that you don’t expect. In this episode Jenn talks about what s...
Dialing In: Phone Addiction & Food Habits
October 11, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBIf you feel like you can’t live without your phone or if you’ll emotionally eat, this one’s for you! Do you get the weekly summary on your phone that shows how much time you’ve spent across the week and cringe? This episode will explain why our phones have such a hold on us, and share the connection between phone addiction and food addiction, plus what we can do about it. Today, Jenn is talking about phone and food addictions and how they are actually quite similar. She kicks off the episo...
Nutrition Nugget: Celsius
October 06, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about Celsius. Celsius is marketed as a healthy energy drink option, but is it really a good option? While it’s different from other products in the category and uses some great herbal ingredients, Jenn’s skeptical. She calls out that some of the ingredient sources and amounts aren’t very clear, so more information is needed, but it can be a good alternative to other energy d...
Intuitive Eating & Intuitive Movement (feat. Alysia Pope)
October 04, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBIf you’ve ever thought “intuitive eating” for you would mean having all the cookies, cakes, bagels and fries, this one’s for you! Today, Jenn is joined by Alysia Pope, founder of PurelyYou. Alysia talks about intuitive eating and intuitive movement as well as how our relationship with food can bleed into other areas of our lives. She discusses how to tune in to your body to better understand what it is desiring by utilizing mindfulness and intuitive practices. Alysia shares the connection ...
Nutrition Nugget: Watercress
September 29, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about watercress. Following this week's episode about understanding nutrition news headlines, Jenn decided to pull up an article claiming watercress is the most healthy vegetable on the planet…is it true? Tune in to find out! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full length episodes; new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it ...
Top 5 Tips for Digesting Nutrition News
September 27, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBDo you get caught up in headlines that provide nutrition facts, such as “broccoli is going to make us die” and immediately stop eating broccoli? Today’s episode is all about understanding these nutrition news articles and how to know if they are legit or clickbait. Today Jenn is walking through her top 5 tips for digesting nutrition news. It can be so confusing when we hear different statements from “professionals”, or learn of the next best diet to help us lose those unwanted pounds, but ...
Nutrition Nugget: Cauliflower
September 22, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about cauliflower. Cauliflower has been in the spotlight as an alternative for many foods, but are the packaged cauliflower alternatives really all that much better for you? Jenn discusses the nutritional benefits of cauliflower and how to add it to your meals to provide an easy nutrient dense, high antioxidant food to your diet. She also discusses the alternatives you’re lik...
Macrodosing as a Therapeutic Tool (feat. Dr. Randall Hansen)
September 20, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBAre psychedelics the real deal when it comes to healing trauma? What if you think you don’t have trauma in your life? Tune in to learn about the healing benefits of psychedelics, as well as how to experience them in a safe environment. On today’s episode, Jenn talks with Dr. Randall Hansen, who is a promoter of healing through the power of psychedelic medicines. Dr. Hansen discusses how he discovered the healing benefits of psychedelics and where we are as a country when it comes to FDA a...
Nutrition Nugget: Milestones
September 15, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about milestones. This week, Jenn is turning 40! During this episode she reflects on how she feels to be turning 40, as well as how people seem to treat milestones. Oftentimes, we pause and look back; we identify things as a milestone, but it doesn’t feel like such a milestone during the immediate event. Tune in to hear how she’s feeling and an incredible quote about life. Ch...
Special Edition: Jenn on Super Woman Wellness
September 13, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBJust because people say something is normal, doesn’t mean that it is healthy. Tune in to see you’re not alone in your challenges with food or willpower and how it can all be easier. Today we are hearing a recording of an episode that Jenn did on the Super Woman Wellness Podcast with Dr. Taz. Jenn joined the podcast to talk about how she got started in the health coaching field and what some of the most common obstacles are that Jenn’s clients come up against. Jenn discusses how to eat to lo...
Nutrition Nugget: More Activity, Less Gym
September 08, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about how to get more activity into your day without having to commute, change your clothes, or even get sweaty. Fall brings new routines, and it can feel like a struggle to get to the gym or a solid workout in. Jenn provides some great ideas on how to fit more activity into your day to day activities that don’t take much additional time. It all adds up. If we focus on the qu...
The Cortisol, Insulin, Adrenaline Pyramid (feat. Ali Damron)
September 06, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBHave you been told you need to reduce your stress levels, but haven’t been given tangible steps on how to? Today’s episode will share tips and tricks on how to manage stress, both the physical (hormones) and the mental aspects. . Jenn is joined by women’s health and hormones specialist, Ali Damron to discuss how the mind-body connection works. Ali talks about the 5 pillars of hormone health and talks about how we can calm our thoughts to better serve our nervous system. She gives powerful ...
Nutrition Nugget: Corn
September 01, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about corn. She discusses the 4 different types of corn, if it’s healthy for you, and why you may find it in your poop. You may be surprised to know how much corn is in your diet. With the majority of corn being genetically modified, how can you add this delicious vegetable (and grain) into your diet in a nutritious way? Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full...
So You Think It's Healthy?
August 30, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBAre the healthy food alternatives you're eating actually as good as you think they are for your health? Today, Jenn is going through some of the common snack options that are marketed as healthy to determine if they are in fact a healthy alternative. From dried fruit to veggie chips, to meal delivery services and more, she is hitting it all. She breaks down the nutrient facts in a variety of options and gives advice on what other healthier options may be. Don’t be fooled by the labels and ...
Nutrition Nugget: Focus
August 25, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about focus. Whatever you are choosing to focus on is what will be highlighted in your life. Consider what you are focused on and switch your mindset from the negatives to the positives. Tune in to hear some great examples and coaching about creating a focus for success. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full length episodes; new releases every Wednesday. Ha...
Birth Control Part 2: Ditching the Pill (feat. Rach Hoeppner)
August 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBAre you ready to say F birth control? Tune in if you want to safely get off birth control, learn what your symptoms may be telling you, and focus on alternatives to hormonal birth control. This episode is part 2 of the 2-part conversation about birth control. Part 2 features Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and Women’s Health, Hormone, and Fertility Specialist, Rach Hoeppner. Rach shares what is actually happening within our bodies while on hormonal birth control a...
Nutrition Nugget: Tofu
August 18, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about tofu. Often used as a plant protein, tofu can be a great food to balance blood sugar and boost cardiovascular health. It has a high nutrient density and is a very versatile food to add to your diet. However, tofu has stirred up concerns, as it’s made from soy, and whether or not it affects estrogen levels. Is there truth to soy being harmful? Tune in to find out! Like w...
Birth Control, Part 1: FDA Approval & What Happened Next (feat. Mike Gaskins)
August 16, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBAre doctors telling us the truth about hormonal birth control? Do our doctors even know all of this? Tune in today to learn the facts behind hormonal birth control (IUD, pill, etc.) and how it may be affecting you or someone you love. Trigger warning: this episode mentions death and suicide. This episode is part 1 of a 2-part conversation about birth control. Part 1 features author and media producer, Mike Gaskins. Mike has become a women’s health advocate when it comes to birth control an...
Nutrition Nugget: Luteolin
August 11, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about luteolin. It’s not a new supplement. Traditional Chinese Medicine has been using luteolin for centuries to treat diseases such as hypertension, inflammatory disorders, and as anti cancer. There seems to be a few different biological effects like anti inflammation, anti allergy, and anti cancer. A unique quality of luteolin is that it seems to be able to function as an a...
Food Addiction (feat. Glenn Livingston, PhD)
August 09, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIf you’ve ever said “I’m addicted to (a food)” or you’re ready to truly overcome food addiction without dieting, this episode is for you! On today’s episode, Jenn is joined by Glenn Livingston, the author of Never Binge Again. Glenn discusses his story of overcoming food addiction as well as the studies he performed to understand why food addiction is so difficult to manage. He gives us a glimpse into the food creation and marketing that companies use to draw us in and make food so addicti...
Nutrition Nugget: Laughter
August 04, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about Laughter. Is laughter truly the best medicine? Laughing can increase oxygen intake, stimulates the heart, lungs, and muscles, and increases the endorphins released by the brain. It relieves the body’s stress response and can soothe tension. Tune in to learn how you can get more laughter in your life along with some fantastic jokes! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to c...
Tracking without Counting Calories, Macros or Points
August 02, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBDoes the thought of tracking food make you cringe? Learn how to use tracking as a positive tool to improve your health. This week Jenn is talking about tracking without counting calories, macros, or points. Tracking can feel daunting or cause you to feel like you have to restrict things, but Jenn is here to explain the value of tracking. Tracking isn’t just for the foods you are eating, but also the movement you do throughout your day, your sleep, stress, and more. She talks about how to ut...
Nutrition Nugget: Autophagy
July 28, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about autophagy. What is autophagy? You may have heard about autophagy as a way to get younger, healthier cells. This seems to be the latest anti-aging strategy, but does it truly work? On its own, our cells go through autophagy when your cells are stressed, deprived of nutrients and oxygen, or the cells are damaged, but there are other ways to put your cells into a state of ...
Raising Your Basal Metabolic Rate After 40 (feat. Brad Williams)
July 26, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBIf you’re over 40 and struggling with your weight or your fitness, this is for you. On today’s episode Jenn is joined by fitness expert Brad Williams. Brad specializes in helping people over 40 improve their health, strength, and longevity. During this episode, Jenn and Brad talk about what Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is and how to raise it, even as you age. Brad goes into detail about how to use fitness and nutrition to raise your BMR, as well as the importance of reducing stress, increasin...
Nutrition Nugget: PBfit
July 21, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBNutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about PBfit. If you are unfamiliar with PBfit, it is a powdered peanut butter option sold in many stores. PBfit can be added to foods to boost your protein intake and minimize the fat typically found in peanut butter. However, due to the production process, PBfit is no longer a whole, real food and with the added sugar and salt, Jenn doesn’t feel it is the best option on the ...
Me Effort vs. We Effort
July 19, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBIf everything you do for your health is ME effort, learn how WE effort can help you achieve your health goals. Keeping your goals and ambitions silent can affect how successful you are. This week Jenn talks about ME vs WE effort, and how bringing a community on board to help you stay accountable is the best way to hit those goals. She talks about the impact of loneliness on our health and the power of sharing our celebrations. Jenn then breaks down the spheres of support, describing the fou...