Does the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Promote UPF's?  How to Rise Up, plus a Tasty Adzuki Bean Burger recipe. 11/19/25 Ep. 26

Join my saucy discussion with my co-host and inspirational mom/ scientist, Dr. Katherine Reid, about the top down corruption and deep-seated conflicts of interest with our food policy makers and influencers and how they keep pushing UPF's (ultra-processed foods) and disease. These groups help set the poor food standards for our schools, hospitals, and medical facilities throughout the nation.

A few days ago I went to drop off some postcards at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation's Pediatric Dept. for an upcoming class I will be hosting, The Food Tree 101 6-Week Series for Parents, and seriously, sitting right next to the receptionist was a bottle of Coca Cola. 

Optics people!!

No wonder our kids and country are so sick. Why do we keep trusting these mega associations who are bought out and funded by Big Ag, Big Pharma and Big Food who guide dietary regulations with the USDA? 

As a Holistic Nutritionist, I am automatically declined consideration for jobs at any place influenced by the AND. 

Are you feeling feisty to make more changes in your own life? I am - Let's switch it up with the influence of MAHA's momentum!!! 

Plus - stay to the end to learn how to make a mouth watering recipe for Adzuki Bean Burgers - yeah, baby, we are eating our talk!! 

Enjoy this episode - it was a fun one! Even though it is a serious topic, Dr. Katie Reid and I laugh our way through - keeping the vibes high imparting practical, doable things you can do today, in your own home. Ok, it may take a minute to get a milking cow or goats, but hey - it's all about being in the moment on the journey towards health. 

To your good health and wellness XOXO

Jill Troderman Host

www.santacruzholisticnutrition.com  and The Food Tree Guide

Guest Cohost - Dr. Katie Reid of Unblind My Mind

Register today!!

The Food Tree Holistic Nutrition 101 Class Series for Parents 

Demystifying the many misconceptions about cannabis with Santa Cruz expert Christopher Carr. We discuss Santa Cruz cannabis history of smugglers, musicians and botanists, the human cannabinoid system and how it relates to our health and so much more fascinating information about this wonderful yet notorious plant. 

Do humans have a unique connection to cannabis? And if so, can cannabis be considered a plant medicine? YES, a big fat YES according to our cell’s, YES according to recorded history, and YES according to many peer reviewed studies!

Listen here. Please subscribe, like follow, forward and enjoy to Feeding the Family! 

With so much gratitude, peace and lOVE, Jill  Troderman

https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/  www.santacruzvoice.com  

About Chris Carr

https://www.cannconnect.org/connect 

Christopher Carr is a Santa Cruz-based educator, cultivator, and host of The Cannabis Connection, a radio show focused on cannabis science, culture, and policy. A Cabrillo College cannabis guest lecturer, lifelong activist, and seasoned competition judge—including High Times, the Emerald Cup, and serving as a Cannabis Judge for the California State Fair 2025—Chris is also a cannabis critic on Buddhist, where he contributes thoughtful reviews to advance cannabis connoisseurship and appreciation. Deeply rooted in the Compassionate Use Act, his work champions cannabis education, equity, and compassionate access across California.

Christopher co-founded local Santa Cruz roots band Ancestree and performs Bass with multiple bands in the greater 831. Christopher volunteers as a DJ at KBCZ 89.3 FM and served as an Art Commissioner for the City of Santa Cruz. Christopher is a proud father of two — Sophia Rose, 3 years old, and Joseph Bruce, 1 year old — and a loving husband, giving thanks for every day in the Santa Cruz Mountains. 

Have you ever had that feeling when you get that urge - that when all of a sudden you realize something needs to change -drastically – in your life – and you can’t wait another minute? You feel the deep need to develop a new positive healthy habit and to finally let go of all of the sabotage  behavior! Well that experience happened to my friend and Santa Cruz local Doug "Dirt" Greenfiled. Doug is here to share his fascinating life U-turn, how he did it and why. And ways you can up-level your self care at any age and stage of your life. Whoo hoo!!

Can herbal plant medicine really address everyday common health issues like building immunity, fighting colds and flu, calming stress, or balancing hormones, while addressing more serious concerns, too? People around the globe say a resounding yes! 

Herbal Medicine has been used for thousands of years and continues to be used world-wide as a steadfast tool for healing and promoting wellness.

Today we are exploring the exciting role herbs play with Sue George and Molly De Mesa of Benedictine Herbs based in Santa Cruz, CA. 

In the US, roughly 30% - 35% of all people use some kind of herbal medicine in their daily lives. And even more use what folks call integrative medicine.

With thousands of different plants used from around the world, herbs are treated as a valuable medicine in many healing traditions.  Herbs continue to stand the test of time when it comes to its consistent and reliable role in fostering human health.

I am excited to have you along for a fun and interesting conversation with me, your host, Jill Troderman! Please do take a minute to like and subscribe to our channels and streaming services.

We discuss the critical need to keep acupuncture and herbal medicine active in our health care, the amazing healing capacity of these formulas and easy tips for staying cozy and grounded during the fall and winter chilly months. Enjoy 

Feeding the Family Radio Podcast —October 15th 2025 Ep. 22

Sue George - Operations Manager & Co-Owner at Benedictine Herbs

& Molly De Mesa

Sue George joined Benedictine in 2013, helped bring emphasis on customer care and community related outreach and educational programs. Her passion for the healing arts has connected her with a wide-spectrum of extraordinary healers and healing modalities over the past few decades.

Dr. Molly De Mesa is one of Benedictine’s Education Specialists who support education programs, that bring awareness about the various formulas into the limelight. She assists practitioners with questions related to specific health concerns with an emphasis on TCM so they can bring these healing formulas to their clients and patients. 

https://www.benedictineherbs.com/

Contact Jill at jilltroderman dot com 

https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/

Picky eating is on the rise. Why does this happen, how long can it last and what do do if you have pick, fussy or stubborn eaters in your family. 

At what stage and age is it best to influence your kids dietary preferences? How can you influence whether your kids are going to be good eaters who likes and tries all kinds of foods and minimize the chances of have a kid more stubborn and fussy who resists and drives you crazy?

Today we are going to talk about How to Reverse Picky Eating and Cultivate Healthy Eating in children with Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist Nori Hudson. 

Nori Hudson believes in the power of ‘real’ foods to help our bodies heal and attain optimal health. Nori has been advocating the ‘whole’ food approach for over two decades now, motivating her clients and her community to form a meaningful relationship with how they nourish themselves. A much-respected board certified holistic nutritionist in the SF Bay Area, Nori is an IET/Bauman College Certified Nutrition Consultant. She was also on the faculty of the College from 2000-2020. 

Nori’s shares her vast knowledge of nutrition and its crucial role in healing through lectures, seminars, community workshops, even designed and taught a nutrition class to the medium-security inmates at San Quentin. While she sees a wide range of clients in her private practice, Radiant Vitality, in Albany, CA, her joy is working on the health issues of children and the elderly.  She has been teaching the past 3 years at the Albany Senior Center a class entitled “Demystifying Nutrition Controversies.”  

Nori balances her passion for nutrition with violin and viola, yoga, gardening, hiking, and cooking. Her son is one of her strongest advocates.

Find Nori here

https://www.radiant-vitality.com/

and Jill Troderman here

https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/

Thanks so much, folks!!

Jill 

Nutritional psychology as a formal field of study and the role of the The Center for Nutritional Psychology is explored in this revolutionary episode. Ms. Lu breaks the mould on how scholars and practitioners can embrace the link to how we think, feel and experience food in relation to human development.

Jill and Ephi discuss the role of how our emotions, our desires and our quest for feeling better impact our dietary habits, how simple food availability is a major influence in your eating choices and so much more exciting content in today's episode! 

In a new study, they show that children who eat healthier diets have better emotional state of mind, with calm, and confidence than their peers who perceive their diets as not being as healthy.

Ephi Morphew-Lu has spent the last 17 years supporting the systematic development of a new field of study connecting the psychological and nutritional sciences, referred to as Nutritional Psychology.  Her journey began in 2008, when she developed and taught the first university-level course in Nutritional Psychology at JFK University.  These courses grew into a 7-course certificate program training mental health and allied health professionals in until early 2020. 

In 2015, she co-founded The Center for Nutritional Psychology, a non-profit educational organization that houses the world’s research exploring the connection between nutrition and psychological health. Today, CNP houses thousands of studies informing our understanding of the connection between nutrition and psychology, provides continuing education for mental health and nutrition professionals approved by the American Psychological Association, the Commission on Dietetic Registration and other large credentialing organizations, and is developing interdisciplinary language connecting the psychological and nutritional sciences. CNP's bold mission is to ensure that by 2030, nutrition becomes a systematically recognized and integrated component of mental healthcare worldwide.

During her personal time, Ephi is a wife, mom to two teenagers and a fabulous poodle named General Patton, finds peace in her garden with the General, and spends much of her internal free time daydreaming about a day when mental health professionals can hold the space to formally support their clients’ diet-mental health relationship. 

Co-Founder and Executive Director

Source: The Center for Nutritional Psychology

Jill Troderman - Nutrition Educator, Counselor, Speaker, Author

https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/

Workplace Wellness with host Jill Troderman and Guest Pantea Dougani Ep. 19 8/27/25 

Can you have it all? Maybe you can if wellness is included in your workplace. Pantea Dougani Co-Founder/Managing Director launched Excel Body Fitness to create a place for mom's - and dad's like herself who missed the workouts, the healthy eating due to an imbalanced work place. A work environment that had gym's, nutrition counseling, and basic wellness support built in, would help support being a better person and be better for her family.

Join us as we explore the pro's in ensuring you create time every day for self-care, and how it is a must to build into your workday. 

Pantea Dougani Bio 

As the Co-founder of Excel Body Fitness, Pantea Dougani partners with HR teams, People & Culture leaders, and wellness champions to bring turnkey wellness programs to life, programs that actually get used, improve culture, and ease the burden on internal teams.

https://excelbodyfitness.com

Jill Troderman 

New Class!! Nutrition for Health at Any Age!

Check it out and join today!  https://ipak-edu.org/registration/e/Nutrition-For-Health-at-Any-Age-p771256918

https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/

Red Light Therapy, Healing from the Inside Out with Red Light Therapy with Jill Troderman 8/20/25 Ep 18 and special guest, Donna Cherie @

https://donnacherie.com/

Check out my website, www.jilltroderman.com 

Holistic Nutrition Counseling, Lectures, School Nutrition Education 

NEW COURSE!!! Starting Sept. 11th 2025! Sign up today!

IPAK -EDU Course Syllabus

Nutrition For Health at Every Age

Instructor: Jill Troderman

Course Details:

Course Description:

This course offers a foundational understanding of optimal nutrition needs through the human lifespan. Students will explore all stages holistic nutrition needs from pre-gestation detoxification strategies to nutrition for older adult cognitive optimization. This class will give students insight into the infrastructure people need to attain optimal health, avoid chronic disease, and to how to apply whole-food, holistic nutrition recommendations tailored to each life stage.

Learning Goals & Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Course Components & Assessments:

Note: All assessments are ungraded, but designed to deepen practical understanding.

Recommended Reading:

(Additional resources may be suggested during the course.)

Course Overview:

Week 1: Introduction to Nutrition Across the Lifespan

Week 2: Pre-Gestational and Gestational Nutrition (Maternal and Paternal Optimization)

Week 3: Nutritional Requirements from Infancy to Adolescence

Week 4: Adult Nutrition and Lifestyle

Week 5: Nutrition in Older Adults

Week 6: Sourcing Clean and Sustainable Food

Week 7: Dietary Supplements – Benefits and Risks

Week 8: Digestive Health and Aids

Week 9: Healthy Food Preparation Techniques

Week 10: The Role of Condiments and Super Foods in Nutrition

Week 11: Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention

Week 12: Integrating Nutrition into Daily Life

Week 13: Final Integration, Capstone Presentations, and Assessment

Pantry Transformation for bountiful food storage for daily use and emergency preparedness.

What is the state of your pantry?

Jill Troderman is joined by guest Mira Dessy, The Ingredient Guru, and they get into a fascinating conversation about how to transform your pantry to improve diets and provide healthy options for kid’s snacks by making “lateral changes”!

Mira and I talk about the hidden toxic ingredients lurking in your home cupboards and fridge. We dive into understanding food labels, what is the NOVA Food Classification Scale, and why should you care.

We discuss ways food and emergency preparedness addresses the concept of self-reliance, creating confidence and resilience in your family in case of an unforeseen situation.

Mira Dessy is the Ingredient Guru, an author, speaker, holistic nutritionist, and real food advocate. She emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle through eating a whole foods diet.

Mira and Jill have a fun fast paced talk that everyone will benefit from!

Listen in to the show and please do leave a comment.

We are grateful if you would like, share and subscribe to Feeding the Family with Jill Troderman on your favorite streaming service! 

Do you want to go further in your knowledge of nutrition? Check out Jill’s new course offering,

at IPAK - EDU!!!

When does human health begin? Each stage of human development is an opportunity to receive optimal nourishment for optimal health and wellness.

Students gain insight into the nutritional needs during each life stage. We explore pre-gestation detoxification strategies and nutrients necessary for a healthy pregnancy, optimal breastfeeding diets, childhood and adolescent nutrient needs, nutrition for cognitive optimization in adulthood, and protocols for lifestyle diseases as people age. Plus, discussions of supplements, super foods, and how to choose the right way to eat for your unique needs. 

This course provides the infrastructure and tools to implement a holistic approach to your personal and professional lives.

Registration for the Fall 2025 semester is open.  

Sessions are recorded for ease of viewing at your convenience.

Now back to the show.

Mira's Bio

Mira Dessy is The Ingredient Guru – an author, speaker, Holistic Nutritionist and Real Food Advocate. She emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle through whole foods diets.

After experiencing years of debilitating digestive issues and health challenges, Mira realized the healing strength of food after she learned to eat right – slowly but surely regaining her health. Her recovery and its connection to food and eating made such a powerful impact that she returned to school and earned certification as a Nutrition Educator.

Mira was inspired to share the knowledge she gained on her journey to better health and wrote The Pantry Principle: how to read the label and understand what’s really in your food.

Mira’s mission as The Ingredient Guru is to help people feel balanced, healthy, and to support them as they work to achieve their health goals. Mira focuses on education, knowledge, and empowerment coupled with the valuable lessons she learned in her own journey to health to support and encourage us all to eat well and be well.