In this episode of the Nutrition Edit Podcast, we delve into the unavoidable reality of stress and its impact on our lives.

Stress comes in many forms, some of which we can control and others we can't, like political unrest or environmental toxins. But regardless of the source, stress affects us all differently, influenced by our circumstances and resilience levels.

While we can't always eliminate stressors from our lives, we can manage our response to stress through healthy lifestyle choices. Today, we're focusing on how to use food and exercise to increase resilience and reduce stress, even when external stressors remain unchanged.

It's a scenario I often encounter: individuals feeling like they've tried everything under the sun, yet still not seeing the results they desire. Whether it's struggling to stick to a new diet or feeling frustrated by a lack of progress, it can be incredibly disheartening. But fear not, because in today's episode (and continuing into part 2) I'm unpacking 10 possible reasons why you might be hitting roadblocks and what you can do about it.

Today I have a fun and casual chat with my friend Cat Buck Le, StrongFirst Elite Kettlebell Coach and meal prep maven. We talk about the importance of meal prep and share our go-to strategies for streamlining the process and making it more enjoyable and less stressful. We also share easy ways to get more veggies and add flavor and variety to your meals without buying a ton of ingredients for different recipes. By putting a little planning and effort into food prep, you can improve your nutrition, body composition, and overall health, while also saving time and money.

In this episode, I’m sharing some tips for making good food choices when eating out or traveling, especially during holidays and vacations. Making “good enough” choices when you’re out of your routine and normal environment will help you avoid going completely off the rails without feeling deprived. 

Today's show is an "ask me anything" episode where I address some of the most common questions and concerns I've gotten from clients lately including: Intermittent fasting for women, carbonated water vs plain water, why good food is an investment in your health & beauty, and breaking free from an all-or-nothing mindset.

Today I'm talking with Mira Dessy, The Ingredient Guru about allulose, the hot new sweetener on the market that’s being used in numerous keto and low sugar products.  Allulose is getting lots of press and is even being promoted by well respected doctors and nutrition experts, but is it actually good for us? Mira sheds light on this controversial ingredient and the detrimental effects it can have on our microbiome and metabolism.

In this episode I’m sharing about my recent ADHD diagnosis and how I manage my symptoms without medication. If you’ve ever thought “Hmmm, that sounds like me!”, and wondered if your lack of focus (or hyper focus), forgetfulness, anxiety and/or hyper vigilance were normal, or if you know you have ADD/ADHD but either don’t tolerate or don’t want to take medication, give this episode a listen.

How did our grandparents’ generation have so much less chronic illness than we do now? Why has been on the rise over the last century, sharpened in the last couple of decades? In this episode, I will discuss the societal, environmental, and internal circumstances that can contribute to our ill health, and ways we can minimize their impact.

Listen for more about:

The American food supply

High glycemic and ultra-processed foods and why they’re so much more prevalent now

The “low fat” disaster

Carcinogens, obesigens, toxins, and how to help our bodies detoxify more efficiently

Chronic stress