The Body Mass Index or BMI has been a foundation for the standard of health for centuries. But as society evolved, many people have come forward saying that the BMI is severely outdated. If this is true, why do doctors still use it in as their basis for who’s underweight, healthy and obese? Jo and Elijah unbox these issues and all of the baggage of the BMI from it’s history to the reality of needing other metrics and factors to understand your current health status.

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The Donut Box is produced by Anica Neri, edited by Rene Perez.

The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

You may know him from his 1-minute a day videos that probably popped up on your feed once, but did you also know he recently lost 3% of his body fat in a month? In this episode, Jo and Elijah unboxes Israeli vlogger, Nas Daily’s secret to losing his body fat in a short amount of time. Check out as they breakdown his 6 month fitness challenge, his ideals and mindset, his very “subtle” advertisement for a particular fitness app, and all the good and bad points you can get from his journey.

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The Donut Box is produced by Anica Neri, edited by Jianna Tadem.

The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

Have you ever gotten an upset stomach or some heartburn after a meal? Maybe you thought it was from overeating or some bad food? Or maybe you just didn’t know that this is already an acid reflux. Whether, it’s that, GERD, or even an ulcer, let Jo and Dr. Elijah Adamos, a 2nd year gastroenterology fellow, unbox all these issues with your digestive system and even introduce you to some lifestyle changes, management tips, and most importantly, when is it time to see the doctor.

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The Donut Box is produced by Anica Neri, edited by Jianna Tadem.

The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

We’re welcoming a new segment on The Donut Box, with our first of many A-Glazing Letters! Listen to Jo and Elijah unbox this letter as they try to understand what it’s like to not be the favorite in the family and having to be deprived of good food, and how to unlearn this scarcity mentality to freely choose the foods you can eat (which is everything!)

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The Donut Box is produced by Anica Neri, edited by Jianna Tadem.

The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

“Tama na sa rice, makakadiabetes ka dyan”, “Ayan, kakasweets mo kasi, ang taba mo na!” Sugar has been widely feared and removed in diets to help lose weight, but is this really true? Let’s find out with Jo and registered nutritionist and dietitian and university instructor, Karyne Simon⁠, as they school you on the misconceptions and (more importantly) truths behind sugar and how, NEWS FLASH,  it's not the enemy.

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The Donut Box is produced by Anica Neri, edited by Rene Perez.

The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

We’re diving in deeper into the discussion of how your family environment growing up can greatly affect your relationship with food. Joining Jo on this episode are her 3 sisters, Jel, Bai and Yana, who recount their experiences of persuading each other to go vegan, losing weight with their “skinny fat” body types, and recognizing each others struggles in this little family therapy session.

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The Donut Box is produced by Anica Neri, edited by Paolo Halili.

The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

Ladies! Have you ever had some unknown discharge come out of your vagina or maybe your menstrual cramps have been more painful than the usual? Been there, girl! Let's unbox this with Jo and Obstretrician-Gynecologist or your OBGYN On Call, Dr. Issa Matibag as they break down some of the misconceptions and truths about the female body.

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The Donut Box is produced by Anica Neri, edited by Rene Perez.

The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

Do you work out to be able to eat more, to look better, or to feel good? Whatever your reasons are, Jo and Elijah deep dive into what keeps people motivated throughout their fitness journeys. Find out what motives might be giving you more stress, and what intentions can help you enjoy working out.

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The Donut Box is produced by Anica Neri, edited by Rene Perez.

The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

Have your parents ever told you to finish your plate because there are children outside that don't have anything to eat? Or maybe they would advise you to cut out rice from your meals to remove "carbs" from your diet? Don't worry you're not alone! Listen in as Jo and registered dietitian for kids, Jana O., unbox the common eating habits taught in Filipino families and how your family environment can create a huge impact on your relationship with food.

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Follow Jo and heal your own relationship with food by checking out: @itsjosebastian and @healwithjo.rnd on Instagram.

The Donut Box is produced by Anica Neri, edited by Rene Perez.

The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

Acne, crooked teeth, rolls of fat, or cellulite— Whether it's through social media or the people around us, we're told to be ashamed of this or fix that part of ourselves, as if it was a problem to begin with. But let's unbox this together with Jo and plus-sized fashion influencer ⁠Hannah Khaldoun Asad, as they breakdown yours and their insecurities, how they were taught to be insecure about them and how to grow out of them.

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Follow Jo and heal your own relationship with food by checking out: @itsjosebastian and @healwithjo.rnd on Instagram.

The Donut Box is produced by Anica Neri, edited by Rene Perez.

The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.