1/10 Americans are eating the recommended amount of veggies & fruit per day, according to the CDC. But WHY do we have 2022 Super Bowl ads for crypto and not kale? Lori Taylor, the founder and CEO of The Produce Moms joins me for a fascinating conversation about all things produce - from the marketing myths to fruit & veg growers' myriad growth opportunities; what it takes to build a brand in the produce industry & supermarket aisle; why the EWG's Dirty Dozen is bullshit, and what the future of fresh produce & distribution means for consumers. I learn something new from Lori everytime she speaks, so this episode is truly packed with useful insights and actionable tips for produce growers & marketers; CPG brands, retailers, and consumers.

 

Q&A: "What's your take on breakfast cereal? Any brands you recommend?"

 

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Rachel Rothman is Chief Technologist and Executive Technical Director at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she oversees testing methodology, implementation and reporting for all consumer product testing labs; manages the brand’s growing research division, and evaluates & analyzes product applications for the Good Housekeeping Seal. As a mechanical engineer by training and mom of three  kids under five (!!!), Rachel evaluates countless products in consumer technology– including toys, cars, and personal health products to make recommendations that help us stay safe, healthy, and sane. We cover: Iteration vs. innovation in STEM; what’s new & next in consumer tech, media & electronics, and her top product picks to help new parents stay informed and feel empowered. 

 

Q&A: “Is it OK to have a cup of coffee pre-workout?” 

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The sibling roadshow continues! Chef Adam Kaye & Jeremy Kaye are brothers & co-founders of The Spare Food Co., a company dedicated to improving our food system starting at the root (pun intended) by finding, “more ways to use more.” This conversation is as fascinating & insightful as it is TIMELY: Their first product, Spare Tonic is a 2022 Expo West NEXTY Award Winner, and—with grocery prices through the roof— the bros share a practical perspective-shift & actionable tips to make the most of the foods we love. 

Q+A: "I'm about to go back to work three days a week— any tips for eating/staying healthy?" 

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Welcome to the family, listeners! Stacy London sits down with (a very hoarse)  yours truly to discuss family meals, food memories on the road, plus the changing landscape of wellness & redefining personal health through various life stages & physiology. ICYMI: Stacy is an icon (& Im not biased because she’s my sister…I’m biased because she’s AN ICON!!!) & the CEO of State of Menopause, former host of the TLC show, “What Not to Wear,” stylist, author, former Vogue editor & (lesser known but most important) a renowned karaoke singer. Enjoy!!!

Q+A: “WHAT SHOULD I EAT IF I’M HUNGRY LATE AT NIGHT?” (at 3:28)

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IT’S NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH, PEOPLE! And while I'm not ENTIRELY sure what that means, what I do know is that I’m a.) celebrating it and b.) psyched to have Monica Auslander Moreno on today’s episode to help me kick this off with a BANG. 

We discuss: 

• Why food is an adjuvant therapy vs. “food is medicine” (and why that phrase annoys us both)

• What “Health at Every Size” (HAES) actually means and why it’s such a hotly debated topic right now

• The joys and perils of building, growing and running your own business 

• Where to eat in Miami (from a Miami native!!!) 

Q+A: “I WANT TO EAT HEALTHIER BUT MY SIGNIFICANT OTHER DOESN’T – HELP?!” 

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Did you know that digestion begins in your mouth?! Well, NOW you do! I’m honored to chat with Dr. Jennifer Jablow, DDS– an NYC-based general and cosmetic dentist, and the founder and developer of the IntelliWHITE oral care system. We discuss:  

• Science communications: From research to real life and TV soundbites in between 

• Simple & surprising steps to an easy oral healthcare routine (and why it matters so much)

• How to stay well when traveling 

• Shifts in self-care during the pandemic

• Dr. Jablow’s global travels (and how she became buds with The Bachelor of Rome?!)

Q+A: “DO I HAVE TO EAT FISH?!” 

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I’m chatting with the brilliant Nikki May, former advertising exec-turned-author of Wahala, the most delicious novel I’ve read in the past decade. Born in Bristol & raised in Lagos, Nikki’s debut thriller is about friendship, identity, and ambition, but the FOOD in this book (subtly) steals the show.    Listeners, this episode is like the audio version of the best meal you’ve ever had.   We discuss: 

• “Creative juices:” How a long lunch with friends became the breeding ground for Nikki’s career transition;
• Character-development: How and why she gave each of the women in Wahala unique relationship with food;
• Classic cuisine & cooking: How Nikki’s Anglo-Nigerian upbringing inspires her day-to-day meals & go to recipes.

  Q+A: “SHOULD I AVOID MSG?” (at 3:50)  

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My guest today is Dr. Erica Jones, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, Associate Attending Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and concierge medicine physician at MD2. We’re sipping (multiple cups of) coffee while Dr. Jones spills tea on: 

• What questions to ask your primary care physician to maximize your next visit

• The most effective way to start practicing healthier habits in your 20’s, 30’s & 40’s+

• Personalizing patient care & interventions— research vs. real life 

• Why we could all use a quick “self check-in” on pandemic-acquired routines & habits & their impact on our physical, emotional, & mental health 

 

Q&A: “Are there any real benefits to the carnivore diet?”

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Listeners, it's time for the forecast: A trend forecast AND a solo episode, all in one! I'm covering the biggest, best, and most empowering wellness trends of 2022 and making a few big predictions. We'll cover what brands are doing that's working (and not working), and what everyone can learn from and USE right now that'll make it easier to live better—this year and beyond! Here's a quick & dirty preview of what I'm covering:    1. Nineties Nostalgia (...But Make it Meta)  2. Bio-individuality is the new "Personalization"  3. Regenerative is the new "Sustainable" 4. Inflation is the new "Wellness Influencer" (source I share, linked here) 5. Defining & redefining "better-for-you" beverages  6. Reimagining the dining experience: Luxe, immersive, & flexible  7. Maximizing design to save space and time  8. Drawing inspo from global food culture: Sauces, spices, and specialties  9. The new definition of "healthy" in a pandemic reemergent world   Subscribe to On the Side on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Check us out on YouTube DM me your questions on Instagram/Twitter @jaclynlondonrd  If you like this podcast, you'll love this audiobook.

Friends! Today I’m chatting with Terri Trespicio, an award-winning writer, speaker, brand advisor, and author of the new book, Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life That Matters to You– a book that truly found me! We discuss why finding a passion is kinda  bullsh*t; how practice makes purpose; WTF is a skillcloud (and how to use one), and why it’s time to reexamine the exhausting & outdated tropes & platitudes about work & life that are subtly taking us down. Trust me, folks: You do NOT want to snooze on this episode!!! 

I’m answering this question at the top of the episode: Is emotional eating a myth and what can we do about it? 

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