Happy 2022, listeners! Since I'm not one to buy in on the b.s. of "new year, new you!" I thought we'd kick off 2022 by celebrating the joy of eating meals together (hopefully something we'll do again at some point this year!?) and zooming with Chef Eric Huang, founder and executive chef of Pecking House. As the former sous chef at Eleven Madison Park, Eric's "Nashville-Hot-Taiwanese-Fried Chicken" is now one of the New York Times' Top 10 NY Dishes of 2021 will set-up permanent shop in Brooklyn later this year. We discuss: How he cut his teeth in the culinary world, the power of consistency in fine dining, celebrating the uniqueness of Chinese-American cuisine, the "secret" sauce of restaurant success (spoiler: logistics), and how a few happy accidents helped Eric lay the foundation on which his "chicken church was built!" This episode is for everyone, but listen ASAP if you're looking to make a career pivot, are culinary-curious, or are just a spicy fried chicken fan.    Got any food, nutrition, wellness questions you want answered? PLEASE send 'em my way via Instagram, @jaclynlondonrd. Today, I'm answering this listener question at the top of the episode: What's the best snack to eat post-workout? 

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Daisy Jing is the CEO and Founder of Banish, the first brand to normalize at home microneedling, along with one of the first brands to advocate for no fragrance in skincare. The products are freshly made in small batches and products are made to order, therefore you can only purchase them directly on their website, banish.com. Daisy launched the brand Banish out of her kitchen and bootstrapped a now multimillion dollar business from the ground up. 

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Merry Christmas, On the Side listeners! To celebrate the holiday, I’m joined by the incredible King of Wine & Food, Lee Schrager–author, fried chicken expert, breakfast enthusiast, and creator of the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach and NYC Wine & Food Festivals. We’re celebrating all things FOOD & wine today, so if you love restaurants, travel, food-- this episode is like a global tasting menu for your ears. I loved hearing about Lee’s personal favorite breakfasts, from the supremely high-end to the best grease in the biz… plus, we get into what it’s like to travel the U.S. in search of the perfect bite of fried chicken, and what YOU need to do to get the BEST of the best. 

I’m answering this question at the top of the episode: What are your thoughts on plant-based “meat” alternatives? 

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• Quick hit list of Lee’s honorable mentions: The Crow’s Nest, Cindy Lou’s, Il Pelicano, & Jimmy’s Eastside Diner 
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It’s our first-ever On the Side with Jackie London RD Roundtable! With me today are two incredible dietitians & authors who are also two of my favorite people: Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD https://www.samanthacassetty.com/ & Maya Feller, MS, RD https://mayafellernutrition.com/. These two are talented, smart, compassionate and knowledgeable, and are nationally recognized food, nutrition & wellness experts & educators. A few topics we discuss:

• RD’s as healthcare practitioners vs. social media influencers
• Is “wellness” code for “weight-loss?”
• The healthification of everything
• Personal & cultural food histories & how they play a role in our present-day food choices
• The future of the dietetics profession

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Today’s guest is a fellow podcaster, editorial contributor, content creator, influencer, blogger, and friend, Jamie Stone. She’s the founder of HonestlyJamie.com, a beauty & lifestyle blog, and host of the A Little Too Much podcast (listen/subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-little-too-much-with-jamie-stone/id1458077529).

We discuss: How words on food packaging can have unintended (& sometimes, triggering) effects; the impact of diet culture on personal food & personal health choices (both social media & IRL); the different approaches to “wellness” in NYC vs. LA, and the ever-evolving impact of grief and loss in our everyday lives (TW). 

We laugh! We cry! We take (plenty of) tangents! We feel ALL the feelings! 

I’m answering this question at the top of the episode:  What are the smallest changes someone can make to their food/fitness routine that have the biggest impact? Submit your questions via instagram: @jaclynlondonrd & subscribe to hear the answer on an upcoming episode.

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Alison Morris is a journalist & an on-air news anchor for NBC News. She started her career in France, at CNBC Europe and The Wall Street Journal Europe, and we first met when she was working for Fox 5 New York as the channel's business news anchor. Today, she's back at NBC News, where she now anchors her own show for the network's streaming service NBC News Now, called Live with Alison Morris. You can catch her on weekdays, 3PM-5PM EST, or stream the show anytime via AppleTV, Peacock & YouTube. If you've ever been curious about the day-in-the-life of a broadcaster, if you are already a dedicated endurance runner/flirting with the idea of running a race, or if the only place you're running is to Starbucks in the morning, this episode has got SOMETHING for YOU.

• The ultimate "behind the scenes" look at prepping for a live TV show, from the snack hacks we don't see that take place during a live broadcast, Alison's "pre-game" lunch meal, plus what's on the menu at 30 Rock
• Alison's marathon training routine & how she prepares before a race, how she fuels during, and what's on the menu post-event
• What it's like to train for & run marathons in cities around the world, plus how she preps a little differently for those events based on location & cuisine

Today' I'm answering this question midway through the episode: What do you recommend for a plant-protein powder?

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It's almost Thanksgiving here in the U.S., so what better time than right NOW to say THANK YOU, LISTENERS! I appreciate your continued support and am so grateful to have you all on the other side of the microphone! If you're enjoying this podcast, please rate it 5-stars and leave a review sharing something you've learned, laughed at, or enjoyed in these episodes. And, be sure you're subscribed to this pod via Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell everyone you know around the table at Thanksgiving -- why not?! Family dynamics are weird, this podcast is a good distraction!

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Todd Tilghman is a former paster-turned-winner of the 18th season of NBC's The Voice, and is now the author of Every Little Win (which we talk about at length!). Todd shares his general "pregame" strategy and routine before performing--what foods he avoids and what he always eats; how he prepared on the day of his audition for The Voice; the backstage snacks he stocked up on from the set, and the tea on what's really in Blake Shelton's cup (!!!), and why we both consider a solo trip to the supermarket to be the ultimate self-care. Happy Thanksgiving!

Website: https://linktr.ee/Toddtilghman

Book: Every Little Win by Todd and Brooke Tilghman https://www.amazon.com/Every-Little-Win-Celebrating-Victories/dp/1400229103

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todd_tilghman/

Happy pre-Thanksgiving, everyone! Sliding into your podcast feed with an extra *solo* episode  to share my top tips on getting through the most stressful time of the year. Families! Deadlines! Supply Chains! And...parties?! (What’s a party?) This time of year is HARD, so consider this episode my little (early!) holiday gift to YOU. 

• A word on Boundary Bullies (and where yours might be lurking) 
• The basic tenants of my go-to strategy for holiday season survival, plus practical, tangible ways to practice all of these things no matter what. 
• A step-by-step eating guide to the ACTUAL DAY OF a holiday: How to structure your day, tactical tips, & two go-to actions you’re definitely going to want to try.
• Holiday party 101: A dietitian’s approach to this subpar seasonal event: Before, during, and after.
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• Food product recs I mention or reference in the episode, below. *None of these brands are CURRENT sponsors of the On the Side Podcast (hint, hint!); they’re ones Iove & recommend most often.  (It’s Thanksgiving! I’m in a giving mood! You’re welcome!) 

 

Grocery store staples: 

• Seapoint Farms Edamame Rice: https://seapointfarms.com/products/riced-veggie-cuisine/
• Green Giant Cauliflower Rice: https://greengiant.com/products/detail/green-giant-riced-cauliflower/
• Barilla Chickpea Rotini or Banza Shells: https://www.barilla.com/en-us/products/pasta/legume/chickpea-rotini , https://www.eatbanza.com/collections/pasta?gclid=CjwKCAiAnO2MBhApEiwA8q0HYcen3kSZnzxc5Y5QxZ9HjsfPeoNQifHvGUwfC-svfPbNdYx4tujQxxoC3iwQAvD_BwE
• Fage 2% (They also make a lactose-free version now?! Who knew!): https://usa.fage/products/yogurt/fage-total-2
• McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice & Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Sugar Blend: https://www.amazon.com/McCormick-Pumpkin-Spice-Flavored-Fall/dp/B0005XN9KK/ref=pd_vtp_7/131-9567224-1842522?pd_rd_w=Q9iBO&pf_rd_p=016e3697-91be-4dc2-9533-ef9350e7e73d&pf_rd_r=YB2XM262Z69B18JR0XRK&pd_rd_r=3b720977-3fe2-49db-abc9-a233bb71e437&pd_rd_wg=ilcih&pd_rd_i=B0005XN9KK&psc=1
• Breads for next-day turkey sammies: Dave’s Killer Bread, Udi’s Millet & Chia: https://www.daveskillerbread.com/ , https://udisglutenfree.com/breads/millet-chia-bread
• Rockit Apples: https://www.chelanfresh.com/rockit/

 

Travel snacks you can find at the airport: 

• Mini Babybels: https://www.babybel.com/en-us/products
• Seapoint Farms Dry, Roasted Wasabi Edamame: https://seapointfarms.com/products/dry-roasted-edamame/
• Wonderful Pistachio Single-Serve Variety Pack: https://www.amazon.com/Wonderful-Pistachios-Shell-Nuts-Variety/dp/B08DX4JCKQ/ref=sxin_14_wf_dsk_ap_sisa_0g_wf?almBrandId=VUZHIFdob2xlIEZvb2Rz&cv_ct_cx=wonderful+pistachios&fpw=alm&keywords=wonderful+pistachios&pd_rd_i=B08DX4JCKQ&pd_rd_r=3f6b5d43-6d6f-4a4b-a148-2527956a74a9&pd_rd_w=myTza&pd_rd_wg=FZkVc&pf_rd_p=fb41aae1-0700-4385-acb3-7b2009fc4260&pf_rd_r=92CNGRGSDK8J01NR88ZA&qid=1637616445&s=grocery&sr=1-3-de796a8d-a42f-4211-bede-243b78faef8a
• Kind Snacks (Real food, lower in added sugar): https://www.kindsnacks.com/nut-bars/
• The Good Bean & Biena Snack Packs: https://www.kindsnacks.com/nut-bars/ , https://bienasnacks.com/collections/classic-roasted-chickpeas
• Whisps: https://whisps.com/
• Justin’s & Rx Bar Single-Serve Nut Butters: https://www.justins.com/products/ , https://www.rxbar.com/shop/pumpkin-spice-peanut-butter.html

Today’s guest is the brilliant & ultimate badass, Laura Depasquale, Master Sommelier and SVP of Sales & Commercial Operations, Artisanal Wine Division for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits  (IYKYK- that’s the leading beverage alcohol distributor, globally). As the 13th woman to achieve the  title of Master Sommelier/earn her diploma since the start of the MS exam, she’s also an educator,  lecturer, speaker, examiner, and judge for the Court of Master Sommeliers and conducts wine  tastings and seminars at numerous high-profile events here in the U.S. and globally. Laura’s extremely important & very very busy, but on top of all of the various boards she serves on and  projects she works on, she’s also a contributing writer for Terroir Sense Wine Review-- her digital content series deep-diving on hyper-local food regions is where our conversation kicks off. If you’re  curious about what it means to be a Master Sommelier, if you feel like an “outsider” in your  workplace or industry, or if you’re trying to redefine the role of work in your life or refocus your own  career trajectory, this episode is for YOU.    We discuss: 

• What it really means to be a Master Sommelier
• How region & climate influence what we eat and drink
• Laura’s “best practices” for dining out & ordering well 
• Finding your niche at work (and how it can be a savior & superpower) 

Today, I’m answering this question midway through the episode: What foods are considered “alkaline?” Should you drink alkaline water? 

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•  Keep up with Laura’s foodie LiveJournal (....anyone else remember LiveJournal??): https://terroirsense.com/en/p/author/laura-depasquale-ms

Today’s guest is the legendary Dr. Caroline Leaf, communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist who’s spent 30 years researching the mind-brain connection and the formation of memory. As a pioneer in the field of neuroplasticity, Dr. Leaf has helped thousands of people learn how to use their mind to heal, grow, and build upon personal experiences to find success in every area of their lives (!!). In 2021, she published her 18th book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess and hosts her own podcast by the same name where she deep-dives on a whole bunch of topics in the realm of psycho-neurobiology.

 

We discuss:

• How to change your brain chemistry
• What it actually means to set boundaries
• Toxic positivity & why it’s subtly making us feel worse
• Shoulds, cants, and other lies we tell ourselves
• Disrupting toxic thoughts (and how anyone can start doing this, ASAP)
• Dr. Leaf’s POV on “The Great Resignation” of 2021

I’m answering this listener question at the top of the episode today: Do I REALLY need to eat breakfast?!

Let me know what you think of today’s episode by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, & be sure to subscribe to On the Side w/ Jackie London wherever you get your podcasts!

All of your questions ANSWERED in depth on the On the Side YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfCcFBpKrvgsoJfCcVluKg

Read, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/pre-order-cleaning-up-your-mental-mess

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Follow me https://www.instagram.com/@jaclynlondonRD on Instagram & DM me your food, nutrition & wellness questions that I’ll answer in an upcoming episode!