Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about BDNF. Ever heard of it? Kinda reminds us of drugs but it's not. It's Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor which turns out has a direct connection to our mental health. Really! Those with mental health challenges have lower levels of BDNF. So what lowers it? What can we do to increase it? In just a few minutes, Jenn answers all these questions and 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:  <a href="https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/" target="_blank">https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/</a>          Jenn's Recommendations for BDNF Support: <a href="https://bit.ly/bdnfsupport">https://bit.ly/bdnfsupport</a> Become A Member: <a href="https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/">https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/</a> Want a Free Menu Plan from Jenn? <a href="https://www.tlsslim.com/bettermylifenow/weight-loss-profile/?">https://www.tlsslim.com/bettermylifenow/weight-loss-profile/?</a>

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about BDNF. Ever heard of it? Kinda reminds us of drugs but it's not. It's Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor which turns out has a direct connection to our mental health. Really! Those with mental health challenges have lower levels of BDNF. So what lowers it? What can we do to increase it? In just a few minutes, Jenn answers all these questions and 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/ Jenn's Recommendations for BDNF Support: https://bit.ly/bdnfsupportBecome A Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/Want a Free Menu Plan from Jenn? https://www.tlsslim.com/bettermylifenow/weight-loss-profile/?

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about BDNF. Ever heard of it? Kinda reminds us of drugs but it's not. It's Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor which turns out has a direct connection to our mental health. Really! Those with mental health challenges have lower levels of BDNF. So what lowers it? What can we do to increase it? In just a few minutes, Jenn answers all these questions and more! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full length episodes; new releases every Wednesday.&nbsp; Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? &nbsp; Submit it here:&nbsp; <a href="https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Jenn's Recommendations for BDNF Support:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/bdnfsupport" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/bdnfsupport</a> Become A Member: <a href="https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/</a> Want a Free Menu Plan from Jenn? <a href="https://www.tlsslim.com/bettermylifenow/weight-loss-profile/?" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.tlsslim.com/bettermylifenow/weight-loss-profile/?</a>

Nutrition Nugget: BDNF

Nutrition tips that actually work. Real-life healthy eating, balanced diet tools, and weight loss tips you can use today with coach Jenn Trepeck.*

If you have searched for nutrition tips, tried to keep a healthy lifestyle, or felt stuck following popular weight loss tips, this podcast is for you. Get straightforward wellness advice that works in real life, plus strategies for a balanced diet, sustainable healthy eating, and a smarter approach to fitness and nutrition. Is your diet making you hungrier, crankier, or less healthy? Tune in and find out.*

Free gift: Schedule a 15-minute curiosity call with Jenn to explore what is possible for you. https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/contact/

Welcome to Salad with a Side of Fries, where wellness meets real life. Award-winning host Jenn Trepeck, health and lifestyle coach and author of Uncomplicating Wellness, cuts through the noise with clear answers you can trust. Ranked in the top 1.5% of podcasts worldwide, the show won Ear Worthy’s Best Health Podcast in 2024 and 2025 and was nominated for Best Independent Podcast both years. Jenn also won Women Who Podcast’s Stellar Interview award in 2025 after being named one of Podcast Magazine’s 40 under 40 in 2022.

Jenn’s motto is “wellness without the weirdness.” With more than 17 years coaching after solving her own food struggles, she knows how confusing the industry can be. Each week you get the foundations of a balanced diet, sustainable healthy eating, metabolism basics, and long-term holistic health, plus straight talk on fad diets and supplements.

What you will get by listening:
✅How to eat and how to cheat, guilt-free
✅Nutrition tips that work in the real world
✅Weight loss tips that are effective, never restrictive
✅How to build a balanced plate at home, on the road, and eating out
✅Smart strategies for sustainable habits that include your favorite foods
✅Evidence-based insights on fitness and nutrition
✅Conversations about holistic health that go beyond food
✅Wellness advice you can use right away


About Jenn Trepeck:
Jenn is a health coach, speaker, and consultant who blends humor with practical science. She has helped thousands improve energy, metabolism, and confidence in their choices through one-on-one coaching, group programs, her book, and this podcast.

Connect with Jenn and the show:
 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenntrepeck/
 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saladwithasideoffriespod
 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenntrepeck
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferTrepeck/
 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/425796548337541/
 Website: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/

If you are ready to trade guilt for freedom, confusion for clarity, and boring salads for fries on the side, press play. Health gets doable here.

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

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Nutrition tips that actually work. Real-life healthy eating, balanced diet tools, and weight loss tips you can use today with coach Jenn Trepeck.* If you have searched for nutrition tips, tried to keep a healthy lifestyle, or felt stuck following popular weight loss tips, this podcast is for you. Get straightforward wellness advice that works in real life, plus strategies for a balanced diet, sustainable healthy eating, and a smarter approach to fitness and nutrition. Is your diet making you hungrier, crankier, or less healthy? Tune in and find out.* Free gift: Schedule a 15-minute curiosity call with Jenn to explore what is possible for you. https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/contact/ Welcome to Salad with a Side of Fries, where wellness meets real life. Award-winning host Jenn Trepeck, health and lifestyle coach and author of Uncomplicating Wellness, cuts through the noise with clear answers you can trust. Ranked in the top 1.5% of podcasts worldwide, the show won Ear Worthy’s Best Health Podcast in 2024 and 2025 and was nominated for Best Independent Podcast both years. Jenn also won Women Who Podcast’s Stellar Interview award in 2025 after being named one of Podcast Magazine’s 40 under 40 in 2022. Jenn’s motto is “wellness without the weirdness.” With more than 17 years coaching after solving her own food struggles, she knows how confusing the industry can be. Each week you get the foundations of a balanced diet, sustainable healthy eating, metabolism basics, and long-term holistic health, plus straight talk on fad diets and supplements. What you will get by listening: ✅How to eat and how to cheat, guilt-free ✅Nutrition tips that work in the real world ✅Weight loss tips that are effective, never restrictive ✅How to build a balanced plate at home, on the road, and eating out ✅Smart strategies for sustainable habits that include your favorite foods ✅Evidence-based insights on fitness and nutrition ✅Conversations about holistic health that go beyond food ✅Wellness advice you can use right away About Jenn Trepeck: Jenn is a health coach, speaker, and consultant who blends humor with practical science. She has helped thousands improve energy, metabolism, and confidence in their choices through one-on-one coaching, group programs, her book, and this podcast. Connect with Jenn and the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenntrepeck/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saladwithasideoffriespod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenntrepeck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferTrepeck/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/425796548337541/ Website: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/ If you are ready to trade guilt for freedom, confusion for clarity, and boring salads for fries on the side, press play. Health gets doable here. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This podcast and its guests are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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