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Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about a grain once reserved exclusively for royalty—black rice, also known as forbidden rice. Packed with protein, fiber, and powerful antioxidants, this vibrant grain rivals blueberries' health benefits and boasts a lower glycemic index than brown rice. But what makes it so special? And how can you easily incorporate it into your meals to maximize its nutritional punch? Stay tuned to discover how black rice could be a game-changer for your diet! Have you ever tried black rice, and if so, what’s your favorite way to enjoy it? Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of 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
Nutrition Nugget - Cool Your Rice
Nutrition Nugget: Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Do you suffer from age-related aches and pains that traditional stretching or medications won’t relieve? Are you doing all the sports recovery things and still feel pain? It’s possible that the cause isn’t actually aging, but because your body is in a state of fight-or-flight. Tune into this episode and discover how simple posture adjustments and diaphragmatic breathing can transform your physical performance and well-being.
In this episode of Salad with a Side of Fries, host Jenn Trepeck welcomes Dr. Amy Novotny, founder of the PABR® Institute. Together they explore a naturalistic approach to pain relief, stress reduction, and overall wellness. Dr. Novotny shares her groundbreaking work on how altering your breathing mechanics and ribcage positioning can shift the body from a fight-or-flight state to a state of rest and relaxation, helping to reduce muscle tension and improve physical performance. By addressing the autonomic nervous system this approach can relieve digestive issues, and decrease the impact of chronic stress, and this episode offers insightful strategies for relieving pain, improving sleep, and even overcoming trauma-related physiological responses—all without the need for traditional stretching or medications.
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:
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
QUOTES:
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
Reawaken Your Health Podcast - Guest: Jenn Trepeck
GUESTS RESOURCES:
Dr. Amy Novotny - Facebook
Dr. Amy Novotny - LinkedIn
Dr. Amy Novotny - Instagram
Dr. Amy Novotny - Twitter
PABR Institute - Website
Dr. Amy Novotny - YouTube
GUEST BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Her unique approach comes from her experience treating in various settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 16 years. Her background in orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, balance disorders, nerve injuries, and most recently, chronic pain; and influences from coursework at the Postural Restoration Institute gave her the foundation to develop this treatment method to address a wide variety of painful and restrictive conditions. Her methods have helped countless people reduce and eliminate pain, stress, anxiety, orthopedic surgeries, sleep issues and the need for medications. She co-authored two Amazon #1 Best-Selling books, Don’t Quit: Stories of Persistence, Courage and Faith and Success Habits of Super Achievers, sharing her journey on developing the PABR® Method. She co-authored Wall Street Journal Best Seller, From WTF to OMG, With a Little LOL: Unpacking Entrepreneurs' Hidden Lessons. Her ability to speak French and Spanish has allowed her to communicate with and help various clients worldwide, including France, Mexico, Central America and South America. She has a variety of interests including running 40+ marathons, running 10 ultra marathons (including two 100 milers), completing an Ironman triathlon, photographing wildlife and landscapes all over the world that has led to several of her images being chosen as Photos of the Day, most notably National Geographic Your Shot World Top Photo of the Day. Visit her photography portfolio at www.amysimpressions.com!
Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about red light therapy. Ever wondered what all the hype around red light therapy is about? Is it as magical as some claim? From facials to full-body treatments, red light therapy has been making waves—but what’s the science behind it? Could it help with skin rejuvenation, hair growth, or mood regulation? And how often do you need to use it to see results? Tune in as Jenn breaks down what red light therapy can do, how it works, and the benefits it may bring! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of 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
It seems like almost everyone is taking GLP-1 medications these days to lose weight. Now a couple years after they’ve been used for this purpose, what do we know? How do we interpret all the headlines about them? Despite how the news makes it sound and what your doctor may have told you, you have options! Tune in to understand more about GLP-1 medications, what Jenn does as a health coach for her clients who are taking them, and how you can naturally support your own GLP-1, empowering you with knowledge and control over your health.
Welcome to Salad with a Side of Fries! In today’s episode, Jenn dives into the impact of GLP-1 medications on metabolic health. She begins by explaining what GLP-1 is and addresses some of the controversy surrounding celebrities who don’t admit to using it for their weight loss. Jenn also uncovers how the secondary benefits of GLP-1 often mislead the public and explores its short term side effects and potential long lasting impacts. She discusses the concept of fat cells having memory, what people can do to support true metabolic health while taking these meds, and shares practical tips for naturally supporting your body’s own GLP-1 for long term metabolic health.
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:
(00:00) Jenn talks about GLP-1 meds, metabolic health and weight loss
(05:07) Defining GLP-1 and how it works in the body
(12:05) How the public is misled by the secondary benefits of taking the medication and discussion of side effects
(21:08) Being cautious and a discussion of the gut brain connection and malnutrition
(26:50) Fat cells have memory, BMI as a metric, and an example of how the Healthy Vibe Tribe brought down blood sugar 70 points for a client
(35:10) How to naturally support your GLP-1 and metabolic health
(43:53) What about insulin
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
QUOTES:
(04:55) “GLP stands for Glucagon Like Peptide. Glucagon Like Peptide 1 comes from the large bowel, or the colon. It stimulates insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon, supporting blood sugar regulation.” Jenn Trepeck
(17:21) “Protein and fiber at every meal makes removing fat, no big deal.” Jenn Trepeck
(34:54) “Sometimes while we think this is the easy button, it requires an even more significant commitment to protein, fiber, quality fat, strength training, and a multivitamin to get your micronutrients.” Jenn Trepeck.
(40:23) “When we start to understand low glycemic impact nutrition, we're focusing on nutrient dense foods and less processed foods.” Jenn Trepeck
(42:35) “ Exercise, sleep, water, food. Those are your responsibilities. ” Jenn Trepeck
RESOURCES:
Jenn’s GLP-1 Support Supplements
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: Ozempic
Your Fat Cells Have Memory, A New Study Finds (feat. Ferdinand von Meyenn)
BMI Is BS
Nutrition Nugget: Butter
The Ultimate Biohack
Top 5 Tips for Digesting Nutrition News
Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about the microwave mindset—our collective obsession with speed, convenience, and instant gratification. But what if our need for quick fixes is actually working against us, especially regarding our health, habits, and personal growth? Could slowing down be the real key to lasting success? Before you hit fast forward, take a moment to consider: where in your life are you opting for the shortcut, and is it really serving you in the long run? Tune in to find out more! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of 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 to lose weight and keep it off? It turns out, fat cells actually have a memory that can keep weight off after rapid weight loss!
In this episode of Salad with a Side of Fries, Jenn Trepeck sits down with Professor Dr. Ferdinand von Meyenn, assistant professor at the Institute of Food, Nutrition, and Health at ETH Zurich, to explore his study with the intriguing finding that fat cells encode a memory which influences the ability to maintain weight loss and therefore impacts metabolic health. They delve into his groundbreaking research on bariatric patients and mice, uncovering how fat cells retain memory and can continue to impact the body long after weight loss. Dr. von Meyenn breaks down the role of epigenetics, why GLP-1 medications don’t provide long-term effects, and the importance of proper nutrition and lifestyle when losing weight and keeping it off. They also discuss the hip-to-waist ratio versus BMI and why prevention is the most powerful tool for long-term well-being.
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:
(05:27) Ferdinand’s research on fat cell memory and metabolic health
(09:21) Research findings on bariatric patients and experiments on mice
(17:28) Ferdinand defines epigenetics and GLP’s don’t give long-lasting effects
(26:06) Losing weight too quickly and the set point concept
(35:00) Weight loss is good, but proper nutrition is critical and discussion of adiponectin
(38:27) Excess energy and body fat, the hip to waist ratio, and being overweight, and the long-term consequences
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
QUOTES:
(06:59) “Many times people get bariatric surgery, and despite that being a very significant intervention that restricts how much food you take in, people lose weight for a while, and yet some recover some of that body weight.” Ferdinand von Meyenn
(13:46) “The cell predisposes these people to regain weight because their cells are signaling for the obesogenic environment that they became used to.” Jenn Trepeck
(24:53) “I think this is connected to the set point idea that people have heard of how we go about ‘losing the weight’. That might play into this too.” Jenn Trepeck.
(26:08) “If weight loss is too quick, it is also loss of protein mass, basically of muscle mass and that is really problematic.” Ferdinand von Meyenn
(32:43) “If we build lean muscle mass over time, removing fat over time, giving the body time to adapt to this metabolically healthier environment, there's the possibility of easier maintenance.” 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: Minnesota Starvation Experiment
GUEST RESOURCES
Laboratory of Nutrition and Metabolic Epigenetics - Website
vonMeyenn BlueSky - Social Media
vonMeyenn Lab BlueSky - Social Media
Meyenn lab - X
Ferdinand - X
Ferdinand von Meyenn - LinkedIn
GUEST BIOGRAPHY:
Ferdinand von Meyenn has been Assistant Professor of the Institute of Food Nutrition and Health at the ETH Zurich since January 2019.
Ferdinand studied Biochemistry at the TU Müchnen, Germany, before moving to ETH Zürich for his PhD to study metabolism and type-2 diabetes. After graduating, he joined Prof Wolf Reik at the Babraham Institute in Cambridge, UK, investigating epigenetic mechanisms during development and ageing. In 2017 he joined King’s College London as a Group leader and Research Fellow. Then, in 2019, he moved to ETH Zurich, where he was appointed Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Metabolic Epigenetics. His research focuses on the relationship between nutrition, metabolism and the epigenome, aiming to contribute to developing novel strategies to combat obesity and metabolic disease.
Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about something you probably don’t have in your fridge—camel milk! You might be wondering, why camel milk? Well, it turns out this ancient superfood has some surprising health benefits that could shake up the way you think about dairy. From gut health to blood sugar balance, this unique milk is making waves in the wellness world. Could this be the next big dairy alternative? Tune in to find out! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of 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
Is your relationship with food or your body complicated? Do you struggle with body confidence and self-love? You might be surprised about how many aspects of life are impacted by your body image. Wondering if you can truly love your body? Spoiler alert: you can!
In this Salad with a Side of Fries episode, Marla Mervis-Hartmann, a dynamic speaker, bestselling author, and coach specializing in body confidence, self-love, and intuitive eating joins the show. Together, Marla and Jenn dive deep into healing a challenged relationship with your body, breaking free from diet culture and disordered eating, and embracing true self-acceptance. Marla shares powerful insights on shifting away from food restriction and guilt, learning to trust your body, and fostering a sustainable, positive mindset around food and body image.
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:
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
QUOTES:
[6:10] “I needed deep help with this. So that's what took me on this journey of recovery, of healing my relationship with my body and my food.” Marla Mervis-Hartmann
[9:44] “We can be so mean to ourselves, the things that we say in our head compared to what we would never say out loud to someone else, but we say them to ourselves.” Jenn Trepeck
[25:09] “If you're hearing this right now, that moment when something shows up and maybe it's not even around your food and your body, perhaps it's about something completely different, that you just have this seed of wisdom that says, ‘Let's be kind to me here’.” Marla Mervis-Hartmann
[29:21] “I would try to walk beside someone in a window to see our reflection, because I was like ‘She's thin, am I as thin as her?’, and then I would compare myself.” Marla Mervis-Hartmann
[32:48] “And now, what can I do for myself? Even if we ask it instead of what we would say to a friend, and now ‘what can I do for you?’ say, ‘what can I do for me?’ I love that question.” Jenn Trepeck
[36:26] “We're having this conversation and we say ‘their body is okay for them, but their body would not be OK for me’. That disconnect, then, ask the following question: ‘Why is it okay for them and not for you? What's the other thing they have that makes it alright that I don't have that makes it not OK?’” 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:
Love Your Body Love Yourself - Book
Breaking the Cycle - Free Gift
Love Your Body Love Yourself - Website
TEDx Talk: The Secret Ingredient to Feeling Good in Your Body
Be-Friend Yourself - Book
Marla Mervis-Hartmann- Instagram
Love Your Body Love Yourself - Facebook
Marla Mervis-Hartmann - YouTube
GUEST BIOGRAPHY:
Marla Mervis-Hartmann is a dynamic speaker, bestselling author, and coach specializing in body confidence, food freedom, and self-love. As the creator of Love Your Body, Love Yourself and the bestselling book Be-Friend Yourself, Marla empowers individuals to transform their relationships with food and their bodies through self-compassion and spiritual practices. Featured on TEDx Salinas and in major media outlets like ABC, NBC, and FOX, she integrates expertise in Reiki, integrative somatic trauma therapy, and women’s wellness to help people move from despair to hope and thrive. Marla resides in Maui with her family, continuing her mission to inspire others to embrace self-acceptance and vibrant living.
Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about the power of a “Done List.” Have you ever considered what you’ve already accomplished instead of focusing only on what's left to do? Tune in to explore how this simple shift in perspective can change your approach to health, nutrition, and daily life. Imagine how much more empowered you’ll feel when you start celebrating your progress instead of stressing about what's ahead. Tune in to find out! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of 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
There's Not Enough Time in the Day
Will Power Won't Power
Meditations for Mortals - Book
How much mental space does food take up in your life? Do you feel trapped by food rules, guilt, or the pressure to eat a certain way? Let’s put on our curiosity hats to explore our relationship with food.
In this Salad with a Side of Fries episode, Jenn Trepeck discusses our important relationship with food. From food triggers and guilt-free eating to breaking free from restrictive diets or mindsets, Jenn explores how our thoughts about food impact our daily lives. Plus, she highlights why seeking support can be a game-changer in creating a healthier, more balanced mindset around eating and relationship with food. Tune in next week for the second part of this discussion diving into body image with a special guest!
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:
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
QUOTES:
[9:44] “The first time I felt I had to watch what I ate was between high school and college. - Jenn Trepeck
[14:11] “If we are choosing not to have social plans because we don't want to eat out, or we don't want to eat around other people, we are isolating. We want to look at our relationship to that. - Jenn Trepeck
[15:40] “What we learn through the Healthy Vibe Tribe and what I learned that completely changed my life is that it's not actually about the calories. It's about what calories are made of.” -Jenn Trepeck.
[2.0:06] “Are we eating to avoid something?” Jenn Trepeck
[27:05] “What does a more balanced relationship, a healthier relationship with food, look like? It means eating in a way that nourishes your body and your mind. Guilt and anxiety are not present. It means recognizing hunger and satiety and fullness.” 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
Cr-Cr-Cr-Cravings
Dry Beyond January - Part One
Dry Beyond January - Part Two
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