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  • Do you feel like you are juggling too many things between work, socializing, your health, family, etc. and something has to give? This may be the ideal time to take a step back, allow yourself to slow down and do less so you can achieve more. Tune in to learn more about what that looks like when it comes to your health and activity.

    This week, Jenn is talking about taking your foot off the gas when it comes to your health and wellness goals. She explains how to evaluate if you need to take a step back in your intensity (even if you feel like you’re already balanced in your nutrition) - whether that’s for a week, a month, or a season in order to show your body appreciation and allow it to rest and heal. Jenn explains how physiological stress can impact your hormones and how reverse dieting may be the next step in your wellness journey. She describes what is required during this phase and how you will know when you are done with the phase of less intensity. Tune in to learn more about reverse dieting and taking a step back!

    The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    [5:04] How do most people tend to approach weight management?[9:00] What are different phases to focus on? [11:41] What's the connection between consistency and intensity? [14:40] When might you want to step back from your current maintenance intensity? [18:24] How do you know if there is physiological stress happening? [21:43] Why do we use food as a way to fill needs that aren’t actually physical stomach hunger?[26:44] What does it mean to be on the same team as our body? [37:35] What is reverse dieting and how can it impact our health?[46:22] What’s required for this phase to serve you? [47:50] How long do you stay in this phase and how do you know when you're done?

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    [10:08] Our metabolisms don’t like the same thing all the time. Surprises actually kick the body into working a little more. [36:40] The idea of achieving more by doing less is letting go of some of the things that we are holding onto, so that we can experience and hold the next thing that shows up. [39:57] When slowly adding more calories into your diet, it helps the body recover. It helps the body get out of that panic and out of that survival mode without shocking it.

    QUOTES:

    [11:07] “I talk all the time about living in the gray area, that in between, where we eat some and exercise some. That is really an area of balance and maintenance, that is in fact a long term strategy. Yet even in the bigger picture, there are times when each of these approaches fit, and a time when there’s another one that fits.” - Jenn Trepeck

    [32:26] “We want to be on the same team as our body, instead of always fighting our body.” - Jenn Trepeck

    [34:44] “Be more connected to your inner self. Give enough time to rest, to go to nature, and with that, your body can open up and also absorb more love and nutrition into your body, which makes you less hungry and which also makes you more happy to move around. In that case, the weight will go down automatically.” - Nandar

    [46:19] “What’s required for this phase to serve you? Recognizing that even here in this phase, consistency is important. We want to also remove the fear from food, remove the fear from eating more, and the way we can do that is focus on the nutrients.” - Jenn Trepeck

    [50:56] “Not every moment is a time to push. Sometimes even in a world of balance, we might choose to let things go a little more. You will know when you're ready to shift again.” Jenn Trepeck

    [51:20] “It’s all about our self love. However you are feeling right now, if you are not feeling well, we have to take care of ourselves. It is not about how we look on the outside or how much we weigh on the scale, it’s about how we are feeling right now, so that it’s sustainable for the long run.” - Nandar

    RESOURCES:

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

  • Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about NAD. Are you looking for the fountain of youth? According to researchers, NAD is the closest thing they’ve found! Jenn shares details about NAD and how it affects our body. She talks about what depletes NAD in our systems and how this can impact our aging. Jenn walks through the reason that NAD is essential to aging well and shares a supplement that she has been using. Lastly, she reminds listeners of the foundational lifestyle factors that also increase the likelihood of aging well. Tune in to learn more! 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 here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/

    RESOURCES:

    Prime Anti-Aging Nutraceuticals® NAD+

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

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  • How do you die young, at a very old age? By learning how to appropriately care for your mind and body, and by aging well, you can reduce the likelihood of Alzheimer’s, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and more. Tune in to learn the secrets to defy aging.

    This week, Jenn is joined by author and host of the Longevity Health Summit, Chris Burres. Chris explains the Longevity Health Summit, and the results of the 50+ interviews that he conducted with experts about longevity and improving health as we age. He describes the silver bullets that he went out to uncover as well as some of the top surprises and takeaways that he found through the interviews. Jenn and Chris go on to talk about why people have a hard time sticking with things or even getting started with new healthy habits. Tune in for this informative episode to learn how you can improve your day to day habits to increase your longevity and extend your life!

    The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    [6:21] Chris shares his history as a scientist and discovering a molecule. [10:22] What was the Longevity Health Summit and what experts were a part of it? [14:50] What were the two silver bullets that Chris went into the Summit trying to find?[21:45] What is the age escape velocity? [24:29] Chris asked experts in wellness and longevity how long people are going to live.[30:48] Are we in control of how long we live and what type of health we are in? [35:47] What were the biggest surprises Chris learned from all of his interviews at the longevity summit?[44:27] Why do we not take action on the information we know would help us improve our health? What is getting in our way?

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    [16:51] If you address aging, then you’ll also address Alzheimer’s, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. [40:51] Mindset is the most important thing when it comes to your health. If you don’t have the mindset to make changes and create healthier habits for yourself, then you ultimately won’t do any of those other habits that increase longevity and prevent disease. [44:31] You’re not where you want to be, not because of what you don’t know, it’s because of what you do know and you’re not doing.[47:55] Choosing to overcome something that you really don’t want to do, such as a cold plunge, or a cold shower, or making the bed is great for your brain.

    QUOTES:

    [15:22] “I hope everybody understands what you just said, that if we call aging a disease, then we can get funding for it, because health does not have funding.” - Jenn Trepeck"We need to be addressing aging and you need to be doing everything you possibly can because there's a finish line, and at some point, I believe, there will be the last person to die of natural causes." - Chris Burres "We currently don't separate living longer from living in an infirm state." - Chris Burres"In 1950 medical information doubled every 50 years. Today, medical information doubles every 73 days." - Chris Burres[45:56] “In any endeavor, I describe it this way, that success is ultimately kind of boring. Whether you think about the success of Michael Phelps, he swam probably at the same pool, at the same time, for decades. He ate the same huge amount of calories every day for decades. This doesn’t sound exciting, this sounds like I wouldn't want to do that, which is why it’s so amazing that he did that. So you really do have to kind of buckle into some of these things that are going to be boring, and they’re really good for you, and you’ve got to be focused on the long haul.” - Chris Burres

    RESOURCES:

    Carbon-Nano What? Episode

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

    GUEST RESOURCES

    MyVitalC Website

    My Vital C Facebook

    My Vital C Instagram

    My Vital C TikTok

    My Vital C Twitter

    Chris Burres' Instagram

    Chris Burres' LinkedIn

    GUEST BIO

    Published author, Host of the Uncovering the Secrets to Longevity Health Summit, patent holder with a surprising twist – he’s not just a visionary scientist but also a master of comedy improv. Chris Burres is the founder and chief scientist at MyVitalC, where he manufactures a Nobel Prize winning molecule responsible for the single longest longevity experimental result in history, a full 90% extension of life. He is the intersection where science meets laughter and his life’s mission is to help people live longer, healthier, happier, pain-free lives one dose at a time.

  • Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about neural nostalgia. Music binds to our brains differently as teens than as adults. Neural nostalgia is the feeling of being transported back to our teenage years when we hear a specific song from our past. When we hear these songs, our neural pathways associated with the original experience become activated. Neural nostalgia can act as a buffer against daily stress, help us feel more socially connected, and may enhance feelings of wellbeing. What’s your favorite song from your teen years? Add it to the queue and turn it up! Tune in to learn more about neural nostalgia and how it works! 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 here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/

    RESOURCES:

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

  • The people who live in the Blue Zones are said to be the healthiest, happiest people, with lower rates of chronic diseases and a longer life expectancy. What is behind their longevity and can we learn to implement it into everyday life? Yes, we can! Tune in to learn how.

    This week, Jenn is discussing Blue Zones and how the habits and way of life of those who live in these Blue Zones can be the blueprint for physical and mental health. She discusses what these places have in common when it comes to food/diet, culture, environment, movement, and community. Jenn explains why the way they live their lives leads to longevity, and how we can implement some of those things into our everyday lives. She talks through how the standard American life and habits impact our abilities to live a long healthy life, and what our modern American lives are missing. Tune in to learn more and uncover what you can add into your life to improve your healthspan!

    The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    [4:49] Where are the 5 Blue Zones and what qualifies as a Blue Zone?[6:33] What are the biggest factors in longevity? [8:12] What do all of these Blue Zones have in common when it comes to food?[16:20] How does the environment play into the habits of those living in the Blue Zones?[18:49] What does movement look like in the Blue Zones?[27:08] What changes are currently being made to try and increase longevity in other cities?[30:05] What are the commonalities in the Blue Zone cultures? [32:30] What is the difference between lifespan and healthspan? [36:18] How do these communities share their ups and downs of life?[41:45] What are our modern American lives missing?

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    [24:54] The more activity in terms of going about the course of our daily lives, the better. That’s what will make a tremendous difference in our longevity. [36:00] Community is just as important as the food we put into our bodies. Connecting with those around us through the stories we share while breaking bread and having quality friendships can aid in a longer lifespan, as evidenced by the communities within Blue Zones. [42:21] The NIH funded a study for over 11 years, they followed highly functioning people between the ages of 65 and 92 and found that individuals who express a clear goal in life, something to get up for in the morning, something that made a difference, lived longer and were sharper than those who did not.[44:07] Only 30% of Americans have purpose in their work. We are generally out of alignment between our values, our purpose, and our work. If we can move toward alignment and have a reason for getting out of bed in the morning, it’s truly transformative in terms of health.

    QUOTES:

    “These are the areas where people are living past 100 years old. They also have the lowest rates of chronic disease. Even with these people who are at 100 or beyond, they have the highest cognitive function, the sharpest memory...far exceeding the physical vitality of what we see elsewhere." - Jenn Trepeck

    "Certainly genetics play a factor, but...only about 20-25% of how long we live. The other 75-80% is about our lifestyle, how we're living everyday." – Jenn Trepeck

    "They stop eating when they are 80% full, which is not easy for many of us to do." - Jenn Trepeck

    [12:18] “So essentially the way Americans eat, it’s like stepping on the gas, pressing down the accelerator pedal of aging and disease, so it’s also a function. I say that just to highlight that this isn’t permanent. It’s not like, oh, we do these things, check the box and we’re done. It’s a continued commitment to these choices in this lifestyle.” - Jenn Trepeck

    [36:32] “What we see in the Blue Zones and in these communities with longer health spans is that they laugh together and they cry together, right? That there's emotion in these communities like in Sardinia in particular. They have this healthy social life, at least three friends that you can laugh with and who care about you on a bad day is worth about eight years of life expectancy. In the 80s, Americans had about three friends. Today, we’re down to about two friends that meet that criteria.” - Jenn Trepeck

    [40:54] “I think it’s also our modern world where we have such a connection to our work, and then post retirement, we lose our purpose and that’s a major risk factor for deteriorating health.” - Jenn Trepeck

    [45:24] “A great little exercise or practice to do for everybody is grab a piece of paper and write down all the activities that you do in your day. The little things like washing your face or even the bigger things, maybe it is your work. Write down the list of the things that you do in a day and then go through, and just highlight the ones that bring you into alignment with your purpose. No judgment, just see how that plays out and then see what happens if you can start to build some things into your day where there’s at least something every day that’s an activity aligned with your purpose.” - Jenn Trepeck

    "While Blue Zones have a lot to teach us, I think it's also really heartening that there's nothing there that the rest of us also couldn't do." - Jenn Trepeck

    RESOURCES:

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

  • Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about 75 Hard. The challenge was created in 2019, however it has become more popular in the last couple years. Jenn talks about the program’s requirements and rules and how she feels about them. She also discusses the restrictive nature of the program. She then talks about alternatives people can do to achieve similar goals, in a less restrictive way. Tune in to learn more. 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 here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/

    RESOURCES:

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

  • Did you know cognitive decline can start as early as 40 years old? And the typical patient with Alzheimer’s symptoms is no longer elderly! In fact, it’s a 52-year old menopausal woman. Mind blown? Tune in for signs to look out for and preventable steps to take to ensure that your brain stays as healthy as possible for as long as possible.

    This week, Jenn is discussing cognitive decline and why we are starting to see it more commonly in adults as young as 40. Jenn explains what cognitive decline is, as well as the signs and symptoms that you may see when you start to experience it. She walks through the impacts that lifestyle habits play in cognitive function, and how the seemingly innocent things you are currently doing in your daily life may actually be impacting your cognitive future. Jenn provides some tangible things that you can start doing now to ensure that your brain stays healthy for as long as possible. Tune in to learn more!

    The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    [11:29] What is cognitive decline and what are the signs of it?[15:12] What in our diets and lifestyle are causing cognitive decline?[18:10] How are memory challenges and focus challenges different?[19:18] What is the connection between body fat and brain volume or cognitive function? [23:41] How are toxins impacting cognitive decline, especially in menopausal women?[28:47] What are active, preventative measures we can take towards reducing/preventing cognitive decline? [34:28] How is the brain’s lymphatic system impacted by sleep?[36:15] What does low-glycemic impact nutrition have to do with cognitive decline? [38:46] Why should hydration be a priority? [39:26] Which minerals are essential for brain health?[45:05] What are the best actions to support your body in what it needs?

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    [16:04] Every human has progressive decline due to age and hormone changes. We can speed that up or slow that down, which happens through our lifestyle. [34:40] Good, quality sleep is crucial for brain health. Sleep promotes the elimination of debris in the brain. [47:38] Cognitive decline is real and looks like so many more things than we once thought. There are so many more factors involved than what we once believed. Start focusing on prevention, activity and awareness by at least 40 years old.

    QUOTES:

    [1:53] “It’s actually now recommended that we start working toward actively reversing and preventing cognitive decline by age 40.” - Jenn Trepeck[19:18] “Increase in body fat leads to a decrease in brain volume and cognitive function. Central obesity in midlife increases the risk of cognitive decline, so carrying that extra weight around the middle increases that risk, independent of blood glucose or cardiovascular comorbidities.” - Jenn Trepeck [38:47] “Just a 2% increase in brain hydration can promote concentration, memory recall, and reaction time. Proper hydration is linked to productivity, healthy mood, and mental emotional balance. Cognitive function, sensory fitness, reaction time, and hydration status are all linked.” - Jenn Trepeck"This is no longer late in life and it is no longer unpreventable or uncurable in a majority of cases." - Jenn Trepeck

    RESOURCES:

    Debunking Detox Episode

    The Body’s Daily Detox Episode

    Ultimate BioHack - Sleep Episode

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

  • Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, at the request of listener Sara, Jenn's talking about Sparkling Ice, a flavored sparkling water. Jenn is taking a deep dive into the ingredients of the different varieties and flavors on the market. They claim to contain antioxidants and vitamins, but what are the sources of these ingredients and are they actually beneficial or just fancy marketing? Jenn also shares her favorite way to enjoy a refreshing sparkling water with a pop of flavor. Tune in to learn more! 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 here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/

    RESOURCES:

    Nutrition Nugget: Healthier Sodas

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

  • Is bloating an issue for you? It’s incredibly common yet that doesn’t mean it’s normal. This episode breaks down common GI issues and how to detect and prevent them. Tune in to learn more!

    This week, Jenn is talking with certified health coach Lindsey Parsons about all things gut health. Lindsey walks through her story of dealing with chronic SIBO, as well as common GI upset such as candida, IBD, IBS, and more. She discusses how to handle bloating and how to understand the root cause of it. Lindsey explains what the “perfect stool” is and how to recognize if your stool might be off due to a larger issue. Jenn and Lindsey talk about weight loss resistance and fat loss resistance and how it is all connected to what’s happening within the gut. Tune in to learn more about gut health, probiotics, fiber and more!

    The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    ● [3:47] How did Lindsey get started with her specialty of stool and gut health?

    ● [5:40] Lindsey talks about the connection between gut health and the immune system/autoimmune issues.

    ● [8:40] How do you handle bloating and what is the cause of it?

    ● [11:52] How do you manage chronic diarrhea or constipation?

    ● [13:37] What is the “perfect stool”?

    ● [17:00] How is weight loss resistance or fat loss resistance connected to what’s happening in the gut?

    ● [19:03] How does candida tie in to gut issues?

    ● [22:02] What is slow motility in the small intestine and large intestine?

    ● [22:46] How do you know when you should add more fiber in your diet?

    ● [25:32] When should you use probiotics?

    ● [28:05] How can people go about testing on their own?

    ● [28:57] Lindsey talks about a few more items that help the gut.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    ● [5:59] For an autoimmune issue to become active, generally the body has to become weakened in order for the autoimmune issue to flare up. This could be leaky gut or intestinal hyperpermeability, or a gut infection.

    ● [9:58] If you suspect that you have GI issues, first start with a gastroenterologist to clear any major issues such as cancer. Once that is cleared, then you test with a gastroenterologist who is educated in SIBO or find a functional medicine doctor who can run tests such as a GI Map.

    ● [23:47] Fruits and vegetables are the best source for fiber, but the real powerhouses diet-wise are going to be your beans, lentils and chickpeas. You’re never going to get enough fiber unless you eat those foods in your diet regularly.

    QUOTES:

    “A leaky gut is allowing out these antigens, be they parts of gram negative bacteria called lipopolysaccharides, which create inflammation, or they might be partly digested food particles like gluten, which is something that really resembles your thyroid gland. So therefore, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is one of the most common autoimmune disease because the body sees that thing come out of your intestines, not digested, full protein, and thinking that doesn't belong here, attacks it, and then says what else looks like that in the body, oh well your thyroid gland, so let me attack that too.” - Lindsey Parsons

    “When I’m at my worst, I can look six months pregnant easily. So, bloating is very much associated with SIBO. If somebody says they’re bloated and it’s every day, and usually unless they’re following a very strict diet that doesn't have any high FODMAP foods, then typically you’re going to be looking at SIBO and that may have been diagnosed as IBS because it may then go along with diarrhea or constipation or other GI issues.” - Lindsey Parson

    “If you’re just a generally healthy person who maybe is just a little bit constipated, you probably do need to add some more fiber to your diet. Fruits and vegetables being the best source, but really the powerhouses diet-wise are going to be your beans and your lentils and your chickpeas, those kinds of foods.” - Lindsey Parsons

    "If you have low stomach acid and you're not breaking apart your proteins properly then you're probably not getting enough l-carnitine...one of the two essential nutrients needed to take fatty acids and...turn them into energy." - Lindsey Parsons

    "Typically it starts with some sort of trigger, like a stressful period in your life or a period of antibiotics, which weakens your immune system, raises your cortisol, which raises your blood sugar and then...you see dysbiosis, too many pathogenic bacteria and not enough commensal bacteria and then you start to see overgrowths of candida...which may cause sugar cravings or carb cravings." - Lindsey Parsons

    "The symptoms you're experiencing are your body communicating with you...let's listen and support it because our gut health translates into our overall health." - Jenn Trepeck

    RESOURCES:

    Down and Dirty Part 1

    Down and Dirty Part 2

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

    GUEST RESOURCES:

    High Desert Health Coach Website

    Gut Healing Facebook Group

    High Desert Health Facebook Page

    High Desert Health Instagram Page

    High Desert Health YouTube

    Lindsey's Supplements

    Free E-Booklet “Finding Your Root Cause Through Stool and Organic Acids Testing”

    Free Quiz to see Which Stool or Functional Medicine Test Will Help You Find the Root Cause of your Gut Health Issues

    Lindsey's Rupa Health Lab Store

    BIO:

    Lindsey Parsons, EdD is a Certified Health Coach working out of Tucson, Arizona. She specializes in helping clients heal gut health issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. She also hosts the podcast "The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome". Prior to starting her health coaching career, she co-founded and ran a nonprofit advocating for healthier food in the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland.

  • Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about S.T.R.E.S.S. April is Stress Awareness Month, so Jenn is sharing tangible tips that you can use to destress when you start to feel overwhelm creeping in. Each tip Jenn provides only takes a few seconds, and will leave you able to look at the situation in a different light. How will you remember them? Jenn made the stress an acronym for the actions. Tune in to learn more! 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 here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/

    RESOURCES:

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

  • Did you know that our money habits and our food habits have a lot in common? There are some BIG connections between the two. If you’ve ever felt challenged by either, this one’s for you! Tune in to learn why there’s a likelihood that your relationship with one is the same as with the other.

    On this week’s episode, Jenn is talking about the commonalities between money and food. She discusses where our beliefs about money and food come from and how those beliefs impact our relationships with them. Jenn talks about how and why money and food can become a form of obsession and provides advice on getting off that negative roller coaster. She helps us with the first step: awareness and then explains how to make change and progress in these areas plus what steps are necessary to take to restructure your beliefs around money and food. Tune in to learn more about how strongly our beliefs are impacting our lives, and how to take action in order to make changes.

    The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    ● [7:55] Why do we not talk about money?

    ● [11:34] Where do our beliefs come from around money and food?

    ● [18:52] How do we create connections around food and money?

    ● [22:46] How does human survival tie into this?

    ● [27:37] How can money and food be a form of obsession?

    ● [34:09] How does the cycle of diet/budgets, restriction, and binging look the same with food and money?

    ● [36:04] How do we make change and progress in these areas?

    ● [38:55] How can accountability and support help?

    ● [41:38] Final thoughts from Jenn.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    ● [15:34] We see what we believe rather than believe what we see. Whatever your belief is, that is what your mind will subconsciously look for in the world. If you believe money equals evil then you will always find examples of that. If you believe money is a blessing and is used for good, then you will look for that to be the truth.

    ● [36:13] A major element in making changes and progress is to go back to the underlying beliefs. You have to deconstruct those underlying beliefs so that you can build up new ones.

    ● [39:42] It takes a decision and a commitment and then putting elements in place with the education and the support and recognizing the progress to make the changes and get “unstuck”.

    QUOTES:

    [8:34] “We’re taught not to talk about it, and yet you can’t live your life without it.” - Jenn Trepeck

    [12:58] “I believe money is a magnifier. If you are a kind, generous human, more money allows you to be kind and generous on a grander scale, it magnifies that. If you feel like you’re a victim and you feel like everybody’s out to get you and everybody’s trying to steal your money and you’re not generous and you’re more closed off, the money creates that on a bigger scale.” - Jenn Trepeck

    "We have this connection between net worth and self-worth and we have this connection between body and self-worth." - Jenn Trepeck

    "I think they [money and food] are both tools to change our state of mind. They are tools that we use to numb. They are tools that we use to distract. They are tools that we use to control..ourselves and others." - Jenn Trepeck

    "We can blindly follow an expert because when something is overwhelming, we like to outsource our decision making. We outsource the decision making to a food plan, a financial advisor, a budget or diets..." - Jenn Trepeck

    [38:38] “It’s not about the cookie, it's about what we’re using the cookie for. So if we can address what we’re using the cookie for, all of a sudden, the whole situation with the cookie is not a thing anymore.” - Jenn Trepeck

    RESOURCES:

    Financial Health Episode

    Phone Habits and Food Habits Episode

    Lost and Found: One Woman’s Story of Losing her Money and Finding Her Life by Janine Roth

    Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harbecker

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

  • Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about Stars and Honey Bars. Have you heard of these protein bars that are marketed as “food for the future”? Jenn walks through the ingredients and nutrition facts to determine if this is a great quick option to start including in your diet. Tune in to hear what she thinks! 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 here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/

    RESOURCES:

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

  • Have you heard of polysaccharides? This nutrient, found in aloe and rice bran can help with Alzheimer’s and other chronic diseases! Give this episode a listen to learn more!

    On this week’s episode, Jenn is joined by the Founder and President of Dr. Lewis Nutrition™, Dr. John Lewis. He has been studying polysaccharides for many years to help those struggling with chronic disease, Alzheimer’s, concussion syndrome, and more. During the episode, Dr. Lewis talks about the importance and benefits of polysaccharides and what he has learned through years of research. Dr. Lewis talks about clinical trials with patients struggling with Alzheimer’s and how aloe and polysaccharides helped change those patient’s lives. This fascinating episode will leave you with a lot of great information to determine if aloe and rice bran are right for you.

    The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    ● [4:43] How Dr. Lewis went from being an all-natural bodybuilder to studying aloe.

    ● [9:00] What are polysaccharides, why are they important and where do they come from?

    ● [13:12] How did Dr. Lewis get the funding for his research projects?

    ● [16:10] What is the connection between polysaccharides and Alzheimer’s?

    ● [26:34] Is providing the missing nutrients that allow the body to function properly the tie with polysaccharides?

    ● [28:01] What is happening in the research around TBI and concussion syndrome?

    ● [31:31] What is the difference between the polysaccharides in aloe and rice bran vs. other types of polysaccharides?

    ● [33:42] How do consumers know that they are getting the right aloe?

    ● [39:10] Dr. Lewis shares his final thoughts around polysaccharides.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    ● [12:04] It’s difficult to get polysaccharides from food and this is where dietary supplements can come in and make a big addition to your daily routine.

    ● [18:18] Genetic modification, all the herbicides, pesticides, etc. have really weakened the amount of nutrients in many common foods.

    ● [30:46] Polysaccharides help to calm down inflammation and modulate or enhance immune function.

    QUOTES:

    [7:32] “She was a cancer patient who introduced me to the rice bran. It not only completely changed my career, it completely changed my life in the sense that it took me to a different level of having an appreciation and perspective on what mother nature provides to us, and then being able to utilize those particular nutrients or phytonutrients for health.” - Dr. John Lewis

    [17:44] “The body is intelligent enough to take a bunch of fructose or a bunch of glucose and mash all of those things together into polysaccharides, but our theory is that obviously is not the way or what our cells prefer. Otherwise, we wouldn't be ravaged with all these different chronic diseases today.” - Dr. John Lewis

    [23:45] “Very broadly speaking, we’re talking about the ability for these polysaccharides to improve immune function, lower inflammation, improve adult stem cell production process, and then just generally improve overall quality of life.” - Dr. John Lewis

    [41:25] “For me, this is cradle-to-grave and all of the in between, there’s no limitation on these polysaccharides in terms of how old you need to be, what your current health state is, if you have an existing health challenge or whatever, there’s no limitation on that. There’s been no documented problems with interacting with medications, in fact, they actually will help when you improve your nutrition status, they help your health status to be able to utilize things that you’re maybe being treated for with disease.” - Dr John Lewis

    "Increasing our health status, giving our body the nutrients it's missing, creates the environment for health vs the environment for disease." - Jenn Trepeck

    RESOURCES:

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

    Guest Resources

    Dr. Lewis Nutrition's Website

    Dr. Lewis Nutrition's YouTube

    Dr. Lewis Nutrition's Instagram

    Dr. Lewis Nutrition's Facebook

    Dr. Lewis Nutrition's LinkedIn

    BIO

    Dr, John Lewis is the Founder and President of Dr Lewis Nutrition™ and past full-time Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is also a Diplomat, Faculty Member, and Advisor of the Medical Wellness Association, and a lecturer for the Institute for Brain Potential. He has been the principal investigator of over 30 different studies in his research career. Much of his research has focused on evaluating the effects of nutrition, dietary supplementation, and exercise on various aspects of human health and disease.

    In addition to his research, he’s an international lecturer at conferences and workshops and as a guest on television shows, with over 180 peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals, such as AIDS and Behavior, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, American Journal of Public Health, Nutrition and Cancer: An International Journal, The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, and more.

    He embodies the model of health and wellness by eating a whole-food, plant-based diet for over 27 years, taking certain key dietary supplements, and through a rigorous, daily exercise training program. He has a passion for educating others about the value of nutrition, exercise, and health which brings him here to Salad with a Side of Fries.

  • Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's re-airing the winning Nutrition Nugget episode from the Salad with a Side of Fries’ March Madness Tournament on instagram. Your favorite was peanut butter where 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 types of peanut butters give us the best nutritional value because while all will be called “peanut butter,” the products can range from an almost whole food to an ultra-processed food. Tune in to learn which peanut butter to pick up during your next shopping trip. 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 here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/

    RESOURCES:

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

  • We love a good round up of listener questions, and this episode has so many good ones! From the best salad to eat, to Ozempic, to supplements and probiotics, we are covering it all in this episode. Tune in to hear Jenn answer your burning questions.

    On this week’s episode, Jenn is answering questions that listeners have sent in regarding a wide variety of topics. The questions range from healthy sweet treats, to the 5 second rule, to navigating the dating world while taking Ozempic. Jenn deep dives into each topic with clarity and understanding. There is sure to be a takeaway for everyone! Tune in to hear these great questions, where you’ll learn you aren’t alone in all the confusing advice out there!

    The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    ● [3:20] What is a healthier salad base, romaine or arugula, and which has more nutrients?

    ● [4:49] Is quinoa healthier than rice?

    ● [6:23] What are healthy sweet snacks?

    ● [8:23] Are Smart Sweets and Small Wins really good options for a sweet treat?

    ● [12:28] Is the 5-second rule really a thing?

    ● [14:25] What is a good option when you are out and about and need a quick meal?

    ● [16:13] Is Naya Tame Kava really a healthy fast food option?

    ● [19:31] Are Sakara or Factor Meals good options for meal kits?

    ● [24:49] What is Intermittent Fasting and does it help with perimenopause?

    ● [27:00] What is Jenn’s opinion on Ozempic? Is it cheating?

    ● [31:48] How do you navigate dating while taking Ozempic?

    ● [34:50] What does Jenn think of Liquid IV and LMNT?

    ● [37:46] What are methylated or activated B vitamins?

    ● [39:00] How do melatonin and ashwagandha work? Why does melatonin create “funky” dreams?

    ● [42:15] What does Jenn think about juicing and AG1?

    ● [45:15] What are spore probiotics and how do they work?

    ● [47:27] If you are not a vitamin person, what, if any, supplements should you take?

    ● [50:05] Is using the turmeric spice enough to get the benefits of turmeric?

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    ● [12:04] Sometimes it just isn’t worth having the “healthier option” of candy because the ingredients are just replaced with food-like substances. Instead, just have a few of the candy/treat you want and enjoy it!

    ● [25:21] In regards to intermittent fasting, the average human living in this world does not get the minimum requirements of what the body needs in order to not deteriorate…So how do we expect someone to get what they need with an eating window of only a few hours a day?

    ● [43:48] When you are taking supplements, make sure that they are in a form that the body can absorb. Sometimes certain things together don’t allow the body to absorb and use it, whereas other things need to be combined with something else in order for the body to use it.

    QUOTES:

    [16:52] “I live in a world where we can find something to eat anywhere. There are just sometimes trade offs. Like eating out at a restaurant, they’re going to probably add salt and fat and things that you wouldn’t necessarily eat at home, and yet you could go into Naya and get the chicken kebab, greens, a bunch of veggies, some tzatziki, hummus and have a great, super satisfying meal.” - Jenn Trepeck

    "My issue with a lot of these [food delivery companies] is that they spend the calories in a way that I wouldn't if I was making food for myself." - Jenn Trepeck

    "The idea that we are going to expect our body to perform without fuel, is not what sends the body signals of safety." - Jenn Trepeck

    [31:01] “It’s that expectation that we’re all supposed to be the same body shape and size. We don’t expect the same shoe size, we don’t expect the same height, we don’t expect the same hair color, why do we think that we’re all supposed to be the same body shape and size?” - Jenn Trepeck

    "We have a really big problem socially...we are returning to the '90s, wafer-thin is the sign of health and beauty and that's not the case, at all." - Jenn Trepeck

    [45:16] “Okay, probiotics are the gut bugs. We need different gut bugs in different parts of the digestive tract. So we need different ones in the small intestine versus the large intestine versus the colon and all throughout. They have to go through the stomach where stomach acids tend to kill the live gut bugs. Now that’s assuming that whatever probiotic you’re taking is even alive when you take it, because a lot of times if they're not made properly, if they’re not stored properly, the bugs will be dead by the time you take them. So a lot of people will take a probiotic and notice nothing.” - Jenn Trepeck

    [47:52] “It’s very possible that you don’t notice a difference (taking vitamins), because there are a lot of vitamins that pass through the body whole, where the body can’t even break it down in order to absorb the nutrients, or it can’t even break down the pill.” - Jenn Trepeck

    RESOURCES:
    Link for Supplements Jenn Discussed

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

  • Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about rain. Some people struggle with rain, causing grumpiness or a sense of depression and laziness, but did you know that there are several benefits of rain? Jenn gives the inside scoop on all the benefits that rain provides for the earth and each of us, from creating cleaner air to the mindset shifts that rain can bring, and more. Tune in to learn more about rain, so you can allow it to work its magic! 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 here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/

    RESOURCES:

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

  • Do you struggle with anxiety, sleep, depression or PTSD? Mushrooms and maybe microdosing may be a solution. Tune in to hear Alex Wolfe, the founder of Eons discuss why psychedelics may be the next health frontier.

    On this week’s episode, Jenn is joined by Alex Wolfe, the founder of Eons, a company that uses functional mushrooms to offer natural healing. Alex talks about his own journey with mushrooms and what led him to shift from his CBD business into a business focusing on mushrooms. He discusses why gut health is so crucial for many issues that people struggle with, and how mushrooms can assist with healing the gut. Alex explains the difference between mushrooms like Lion’s Mane and Reishi and psychedelics such as psilocybin and educates listeners on how they can benefit those taking the products. Tune in to this incredible episode to gain clarity on how nature’s technology can help you!

    The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    ● [3:44] How did Alex come to his love of mushrooms and creating Eons?

    ● [7:44] Alex shares some fundamentals about mushrooms.

    ● [10:08] What are the different types of mushrooms?

    ● [12:32] What should people look for when exploring more about mushrooms?

    ● [14:09] Does it matter how you ingest mushrooms (i.e. powders, extracts, etc)?

    ● [16:20] How does mushroom technology translate when we consume them?

    ● [21:17] Alex talks about the different protocols they have created at Eons.

    ● [25:25] How do mushrooms help with sleep?

    ● [29:50] What is bioavailability and how do mushrooms work with bioavailability?

    ● [31:20] What's next for Eons?

    ● [33:03] What does Alex say to people who are fine with mushrooms but aren’t sure about psilocybin microdosing?

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    ● [5:22] If you can understand the relationship of science between your gut, the sun, the soil, your brain, fungi, and beyond, you will upgrade your relationship to nature and you will shift from a consumer to a co-creator in this world. So many of our issues start with your gut - so heal your gut!

    ● [17:28] Psychedelic mushrooms start creating neuroplasticity in the brain, which allows you to expand your mind in new and different ways.

    ● [21:17] Eons has created different protocols for customers to follow depending on what their goals are, so that people can feel confident while taking their products and reconnecting to nature. They have a protocol for anxiety, depression, postpartum depression and more.

    QUOTES:

    [11:51] “Yes, we will need more trials done and more clinical studies, but the ones that are coming out, about psychedelics, are showing amazing results for big things like anxiety and depression and addiction and PTSD.” - Alex Wolfe

    [14:20] “I believe as long as we’re getting the mushrooms into our system, they have their own intelligence and they’re going to start working on us. They’re pretty intelligent beings in themselves, and I know that’s kind of hard for some people to wrap their head around, but like I said they’re innate beings, they’re their own kingdom.” - Alex Wolfe

    [15:12] “I think that’s where we’ve gotten pretty far away from here, and in North America, is where we’ve gotten pretty far away from wellness. I see wellness as not an end goal, but a starting point.” - Alex Wolfe

    [33:27] “Everybody’s on their own journey and everybody’s on their own healing journey, and you’ve got to listen to your intuition. Intuition is a really big thing, and I think tapping into nature is a good way to tap more into your intuition.” - Alex Wolfe

    "It’s not just a silver-bullet solution…it’s really depending on what the person is going through and what they’re looking to do in their life. Is it for healing? For optimization? For addiction? There are many protocols.” – Alex Wolfe

    "The bioavailability piece is really important...even if somebody has tried something before and didn't notice an effect from it, it might make the argument for trying something else and continuing to explore these tools." - Jenn Trepeck

    "I don't have the answers, nature has the answers." - Alex Wolfe

    RESOURCES:

    Shroom Talk Episode

    Microdosing Mega Impact Episode

    Macro Dosing as A Therapeutic Tool Episode

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

    Guest Resources

    Eons' Website

    Alex Wolfe's Instagram

    Eons' Instagram

    Alex Wolfe's LinkedIn

    BIO

    Alex Wolfe is a bio-hacking enthusiast, a disciple of plant medicine, and a believer that nature contains everything we need for a healthy, beautiful, and meaningful life. His life’s goal is to bring this insight to the world at large. Wolfe often speaks at conferences, such as Wonderland Miami surrounding biohacking, working on protocols of integration, and advocating the benefits of microdosing psychedelics for mental health.

    Most recently, Wolfe founded Eons, the newest biohacking brand bringing high-quality mushrooms into the wellness space in order to improve every aspect of the circadian rhythm.

  • Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about hugs. Giving and receiving hugs has so many benefits on our wellbeing from impacting our mood and increasing dopamine and serotonin, to reducing stress, anxiety and loneliness. Hugs have also been proven to reduce pain! Tune in to learn why hugs are such a contributor to health and how dramatic it actually is! 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 here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/

    RESOURCES:

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

  • If you’ve ever felt obsessed with writing down your food, tracking calories, workouts, water, or anything, this one’s for you! And if you’ve ever tried to track but struggled and felt like a failure, we got you! Listen in to learn how to unsubscribe from diet culture and tangible tips to empower yourself on your health journey.

    This week, Jenn is joined by Nutrition Coach, Nicole Hagen. Nicole talks about her struggles with tracking food and unhealthy diet habits which led her to some serious medical issues. She discusses how she took control of her habits and a decade later helps clients create a healthy, balanced relationship with food and exercise. Nicole provides some great alternative metrics to measure your success. She also talks about how to ditch food tracking apps if you have found yourself in an unhealthy relationship with them. Jenn and Nicole touch on toxic diet culture, where it came from, and why we get too wrapped up in trying the next thing. Tune in to learn how to lose weight without getting involved in diet culture.

    The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    ● [4:51] Nicole provides her background and how she got into the health and wellness space.

    ● [11:10] Why do people not see the behaviors that they are currently doing?

    ● [12:36] Nicole talks about how tracking may contribute to disordered behavior around eating and exercise.

    ● [16:36] What are some alternative metrics to measure your success?

    ● [21:10] Are there any apps that Nicole recommends for tracking?

    ● [26:45] Nicole talks about diet culture.

    ● [31:23] How does Nicole recommend her clients navigate all the information out there around diet culture?

    ● [36:05] How can you want to lose weight and avoid diet culture?

    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    ● [29:04] Many doctors have subscribed to the main idea that health is a size. Recognize that you have to be your own best advocate in every situation, including with your health care practitioners.

    ● [31:48] Next time you hear information about a diet or exercise and you are wondering if it’s something you should implement into your routine or life - ask yourself who benefits from you thinking or believing the information is true? The diet industry wants to keep you sick and unhappy so you are constantly seeking the next fad diet/workout that will “fix” all of your problems. So if you are holding on to information that diet culture wants you to believe, you are holding on to the wrong information.

    ● [37:39] If the way that you are using tracking apps or any type of tool is supporting your goals, that’s fantastic, if it’s not supporting you in a way that feels good or is pulling you further away from a healthful life, that’s when you need to revisit what tools are in your toolbox and how you are using them.

    QUOTES:

    [11:23] “I do believe that when we look at the stages of change, sometimes we are not at all ready to create the change that we need to create in order to live a healthy, happy life. Like I said, we’re just too attached to the coping mechanisms that we have, even if they’re harming us.” - Nicole Hagen

    [14:49] “I like to think of tracking a little bit like a blood panel. I believe that it can reveal super helpful data that we can then take action on to improve our health and body, make body composition change if we choose to, but when we become dependent on it, we have then taken a potentially helpful tool and turned it into a harmful one.” - Nicole Hagen

    [28:46] “If we don’t work to deconstruct these limiting beliefs, they can start to impact how we feel in our own bodies, how we see and value other people in different bodies, and of course, how we value ourselves.” - Nicole Hagen

    [32:54] “I also like to encourage clients to look inward. So regardless of what this is telling me - carbs are bad, sugar is bad, fruit has terrible things in it, you should stop eating apples and bananas - what foods leave me feeling best? If I am the best person to collect feedback on my body, and I try to throw out all of the rules that I know to be “true”, because of what I’ve learned in the past, what does my body feel good eating, what gives me more energy, what leaves me feeling able to keep up with my kids or workout in the gym or have a clear head space? - Nicole Hagen

    RESOURCES:

    Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast: 239 // WHAT TO DO WHEN IT FEELS LIKE YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH WILLPOWER with Jenn Trepeck

    Perception vs. Reality Episode

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

    Guest Resources

    Nicole Hagen's Instagram

    Nicole Hagen's Facebook

    Nutrition Coaching with Nicole Website

    Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast

    BIO

    Nicole Hagen is a Nutrition Coach, Host of The Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast & a New Mom.

    Driven by her own journey of recovering from a years-long eating disorder & healing her own relationship with food, Nicole has found her calling to help other women unsubscribe from the toxic diet culture, find food freedom & reach sustainable fat loss without deprivation, shame, or guilt.

    Today, 10+ years later, she has a Master's in Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Public Health alongside countless other degrees, various podcast & media features & a successful business where she has helped hundreds of women leave yo-yo dieting and toxic diet culture behind, so they can live the healthiest & happiest lives!

  • Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about the freekeh. It’s a type of grain that is often used similar to couscous or quinoa. Jenn discusses the nutritional facts and benefits of freekeh and talks about the variety of ways that you can incorporate it into your meals. It can be a great option to get more fiber in your diet and although slightly high in carbs, if you create a balanced meal, freekeh is perfect in soups or vegetable bowls. Tune in to find out if you should get your freekeh on! 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 here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/

    RESOURCES:

    Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

    Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

    A Salad With a Side of Fries

    A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch

    A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram