Do you feel overwhelmed by all the nutrition advice out there? Do you wonder if you should follow a diet or the food pyramid/plate? We discussed these ideas and more in this week’s episode of the Reawaken Your Health podcast with Optimal Health Coach, Jenn Trepeck. Jenn grew up “skinny” among family members who dieted and then she began to struggle with her own weight. We dove into her background and how she found peace with her diet and nutrition. She explained the important aspects of the nutrition education she received that helped her on her journey to find health. We explored the idea of carbs being bad and what carbs really are. She went into a great explanation of grains and the difference between modern ones and ancient ones. Jenn then explained why the food pyramid, or now food plate, was designed to encourage consumption based on what farmers were growing. She noted that it does not lead to optimal health but explained what changes to it are necessary to promote heath. We touched on much more to help people start making changes to their meals and to examine their portion sizes and the idea of “calories in, calories out.” Jenn is recognized as one of Podcast Magazine’s 40 under 40, and nominated for the 2022 International Women’s Podcast Award for Visionary Leadership. She hots the Salad with a Side of Fries podcast and is Business Consultant. Please join us to learn more nutrition so you can have design meals that lead to greater health! Please feel free to reach out to Jenn Trepeck at https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/. -Dr. Amy Novotny Subscribe to PABR Institute's email list for free Tips for Relief: www.pabrinstitute.com P.S. We are now offering the Total Body Freedom Fundamentals Video-Only Course! This has been requested for years and it has now come together. To learn more and sign up: https://www.pabrinstitute.com/total-body-freedom-video What others had to say: "Both Jana and I have benefited greatly from your course. I had a lot of pain because I’m bone on bone in my right knee, but refused to skydive on a fake knee so I had resolved to simply put up with the pain. My pain is much more manageable now and sometimes nonexistent. Thanks for all you do!" Randy Hubbs, Business Owner "Lifesaving. Changed so many aspects of my life. It's such a great life skill being able to understand your Body and regulate it naturally. The Mind -Body connection is real. Dr. Amy teaches you how to fix it. She is the Best." David Goldstein, Executive 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 a variety of settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 15 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. She customizes all treatment plans to the individual to help them achieve their goals, whether it is to pick up a child, get through a work day pain free or play a sport. She co-authored two #1 Best-Selling books Don’t Quit: Stories of Persistence, Courage and Faith and Success Habits of Super Achievers, which share her journey on how and why she developed the PABR® Method. She also 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 from all around the world, 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!