In today’s podcast episode, we are joined by Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition. Maya, a registered dietitian nutritionist and author of "Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World," also co-hosts Slate's new wellness podcast, "Well, Now." The discussion centers on the controversial topic of artificial sweeteners, exploring their safety, impact on blood sugar levels, and potential health concerns. Maya provides insights on popular alternatives like monk fruit and stevia, and offers practical advice for making informed dietary choices. Tune in to this episode for an engaging and informative conversation on managing diabetes with the help of artificial sweeteners and diet modifications.

In This Episode We’ll Cover: 

• Safety concerns and health impacts of artificial sweeteners for individuals with diabetes and prediabetes
• Detailed comparisons of various artificial sweeteners, including aspartame, saccharin, sucralose, stevia, and monk fruit
• Insights into how artificial sweeteners affect blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity
• Discussion on the controversies and public perceptions surrounding artificial sweeteners
• Practical advice on choosing and using artificial sweeteners as part of a balanced diet for managing diabetes
• Understanding the FDA and USDA guidelines on the use of artificial sweeteners and their classification as generally safe
• Exploration of natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, and agave, and their comparison to artificial sweeteners
• Tips on how to incorporate artificial sweeteners into a diet without compromising gut health and overall nutrition

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In today’s podcast episode, we are joined by Constance Brown-Riggs, an award-winning registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. Constance shares her extensive knowledge on the effectiveness, dosages, and potential side effects of popular supplements like cinnamon, bitter melon, chromium, alpha lipoic acid, and apple cider vinegar for managing diabetes. She also reveals which supplements to avoid and offers her top multivitamin brand recommendation, providing listeners with practical, evidence-based insights on safely incorporating supplements into their diabetes care regimen.

In This Episode We’ll Cover: 

• The effectiveness of popular supplements like cinnamon, bitter melon, chromium, alpha lipoic acid, and apple cider vinegar for managing diabetes
• The mechanisms of action for these supplements and how they work in the body
• Recommended dosages for each supplement and the importance of starting with a low dose
• Potential side effects of these supplements, including liver damage and gastrointestinal issues
• The importance of consulting with a healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen
• Specific recommendations for multivitamin brands and why they are favored
• The dangers of taking certain supplements for people with diabetes
• The role of omega-3 fatty acids and magnesium in overall health and diabetes management

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In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus, both endocrinologists who have been living with diabetes themselves since they were 15. They’re the hosts of the podcast Taking Control of Your Diabetes and this episode originally aired on their podcast - we’re sharing here because it was so informative and we hope you enjoy it! 

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• Challenges individuals with diabetes face when it comes to nutrition 
• How does someone figure out what is the best way to eat for them?
• Practical ways for putting together balanced meals for blood sugar management 
• Overcoming food guilt with diabetes 
• Striking a balance between honoring cravings for indulgent foods, while still maintaining a diet that supports their diabetes goals + MUCH MORE!

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Today we’re talking with one of our favorite people on IG, Dr. Devon Price, about these companies scamming us into going back to the office to work. Did you know that there has been a significant increase in productivity since the pandemic started? It’s probably because many workers have had the opportunity to work from home and maintain a healthy work-life-home-life relationship. With that being said, isn’t it weird that many managers are asking folks to come back to the office? Why?    Today we go on a deep dive with author & social psychologist Dr. Devon Price about all things work place. Listen as we talk about research and STATISTICS on productivity, creating boundaries, tools to be an advocate for ourselves at work and MORE!   In This Episode We’ll Cover: How Devon feels about internet stardom  Devon’s newest book, Laziness Does Not Exist  Productivity during the pandemic  The MANY benefits of working from home & MORE! 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Visit MadeInCookware.com/foodheaven and use promo code foodheaven for 15% off your first order  Visit HelloFresh.com/foodheaven14 and use the code ‘FOODHEAVEN14’ for up to 14 free meals and 3 free gifts See how you can invest today at HartETF.com For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. ________   Resources:  Devon’s Instagram  Devon’s Twitter  Devon’s Medium Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re re-airing an episode that we LOVE and think is fitting for the Thanksgiving holiday.    Are you sick of hearing your friends and family offer unsolicited opinions about dieting or weight loss? So are we. Today we’re talking about how to navigate diet talk with loved ones, from the subtle comments they make about your body to the comments they make about the foods they’re eating to stay “in shape”  In This Episode We’ll Cover: What diet talk is and the ways it can be harmful Examples of how diet talk has manifested in our personal lives Concrete tools listeners can use the next time this happens The importance of compassion when communicating + MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: Visit pendulumlife.com and use promo code FoodHeaven for 20% off your first bottle of membership     For our resources and show notes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast.   ________   Resources:  Twitter Fearing The Black Body Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s that yummy time of the year again, and what better way to celebrate than with the traditional flavors of your upbringing. Yewande Komolafe is a journalist for New York Times Cooking with a keen eye for FLAVOR. As an immigrant from Nigeria, she loves incorporating the flavors of her culture combined with the techniques of traditional french cooking. Today on the pod, I talk with Yewande about her unique take on Thanksgiving and how her immigration to the United States during her college years shaped the way she celebrates the holiday.   In This Episode We’ll Cover: How Yewande’s incredible food scientist mom inspired her to work the food industry  Megan Thee Stallion’s Hottie Sauce Chicken Sandwich from Popeyes How Yewande incorporates the flavors of her native country of Nigeria to influence her recipes  Yewande’s advice for anyone who is spending the holiday alone or with just a couple guests  Recipe Recs & MORE! 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Visit MadeInCookware.com/foodheaven and use promo code foodheaven for 15% off your first order from For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. ________   Resources:  Yewande’s Website Yewande’s Instagram  Yewande’s NTY Article  Yewande’s Recipes: Citrus Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Jollof Rice, Braised Goat Leg in Obe Ata, Roasted Carrots With Yaji Spice Relish, Fish Pepper Soup Produced By Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This past month has been a whirlwind to say the least. We have been knee deep in renovations/building, and so for the podcast this week, we play catch up on what’s been going on in our lives, how our properties are coming along, recent travels to Hawaii and Dominican Republic and our BIG upcoming life plans. If you have any questions about property stuff, drop them below and we’ll be sure to answer them!  In This Episode We’ll Cover: Updates on our properties  What we’ve been doing to prep for guest arrivals Jess’s big plans for relocating & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today is a huge day for the Food Heaven podcast because we are chatting with one of the most important people in the HAES movement: Dr. Lindo Bacon. This week we chat with Dr. Bacon, about why all bodies are good bodies and should be supported in compassionate self-care. Dr. Bacon is a professor at UC Davis, a nutritionist, researcher, and author of two bestselling books, Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight, and the co-authored Body Respect: What Conventional Health Books Get Wrong, Leave Out, or Just Plain Fail to Understand about Weight. Listen as we chat with Lindo about the science behind why diets don’t work and how we can make peace with our bodies. In This Episode We’ll Cover: Lindo’s realization that weight loss is culturally perpetuated by society & media  Truths about weight loss and dieting  How struggles with body image and weight are based on seeking happiness and self-acceptance How Lindo believes that feeling better should be more of the goal instead of weight loss  What a setpoint is & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Talk Space: Visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code FOODHEAVEN   For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. ________   Resources:  Lindo’s Instagram Lindo’s Website  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you need help separating working out from weight loss? Today on the pod, we chat with Weight Neutral Certified Personal Trainer, Lauren Leavell about shifting the narrative of why we go to the gym. Instead of focusing on weight loss & aesthetics, Lauren pushes people to hone in on the importance of movement and strength. As a HIIT and BARRE enthusiast, Lauren aspires to provide a space where her clients can move their bodies in ways that feel comfortable, safe and free of judgment. We chat with Lauren about the struggles to feel comfort in our own bodies, how to know our limits during our workouts, and how to approach fitness and health in a more body loving way.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: Lauren’s love of rescuing cats! MEOW Separating what we eat from how we move our bodies The importance of MODIFICATIONS during exercise Exercising for people living in bigger bodies  How using household items for home workouts can be a game changer  & MORE 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Visit MadeInCookware.com/foodheaven and use promo code foodheaven for 15% off your first order from Check out planetoat.com for Oatmilk that is OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD DELICIOUS Visit pendulumlife.com and use promo code FoodHeaven for 20% off your first bottle of membership For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. ________ Resources:  Website Membership Email List Facebook Instagram  Twitter Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did ya’ll go through the bread baking frenzy at the beginning of the pandemic like we did? What we found is that we need some serious baking help! In this episode, we chat with one of our FAVORITE BAKERS EVER, Vallery Lomas, about how she made her way from being a full time lawyer, to a food blogger, to the first black winner of The Great American Baking Show, to an author of a beautiful book all about baking! Vallery gives us MANY tips and tricks to make our time in the kitchen painless and fulfilling and her most important advice, “Practice bakes perfect!”  In This Episode We’ll Cover: Vallery’s journey from lawyer to food blogger to author How Vallery’s book writing experience was very cathartic and cleansing FOOD SCIENCE! Having a special moment with Ayesha Curry!  Good premade swaps for when we don’t have time & MORE 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Check out planetoat.com for Oatmilk that is OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD DELICIOUS   For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. ________ Resources: Vallery’s Instagram Vallery’s Book Vallery’s Website  Independent Book Shops with signed copies:  ​​The Strand, Now Serving, Book Larder Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Starting a business? Embarking on a new career path? Learning a new skill? Who knew that mastering your emotions could help you get there. Today on the pod, we chat with a fellow Dear Media creator, Topsie VandenBocsh - a master of Crushing the Mindset Spiral and a Coach and Consultant for blossoming business owners.    Topsie is a pro at coaching entrepreneurs by using her expertise in social work to help people identify, learn and master the use of their mindset & emotional intelligence skills in the leadership decisions made inside of their businesses. Topsi chats with us about her passion for helping others conquer their fears, believe in themselves and become BADASS BUSINESS PEOPLE. Oh, and we laugh… A LOT.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: How to master our emotional intelligence  Imposter Syndrome and how its fueled by the comparison phenomenon of social media Tools to help us communicate our feelings both in the workplace and at home How pricing our services should be based on our needs  Finding balance, creating boundaries & MORE! 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Visit seed.com/FOODHEAVEN and use code FOODHEAVEN to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed’s Daily Synbiotic   For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media  ________ Resources:  Topsie’s Podcast Topsie’s Instagram Topsie’s Website See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BURNOUT! Are you feeling it as much as we are?? From hustle culture to pressures to keep up with the Jonses’ to…. working towards DISMANTLING THE PATRIARCHY, burnout is at an alltime high right now! Today on the pod, we chat with New York Times best selling co-author of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, Amelia Nagoski. We talk about the effects that burnout can have on the physical & mental body, how burnout effects differ between men and women, how boundaries can be GAME CHANGERS,  the cure for burnout, & MUCH MUCH MORE!   In This Episode We’ll Cover: How Amelia’s experience with burnout in academia lead to her to write a whole book about it The effects the burnout has on the body physically, mentally and emotionally What the Bikini Industrial Complex is and how it further exacerbates these problems How to navigate dealing with family members who don’t support your boundaries & MORE!    3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below   HOOKUP CODES:  Visit MadeInCookware.com/foodheaven and use promo code foodheaven for 15% off your first order from  Visit talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code FOODHEAVEN   For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re exploring the unique ways Immigrants and Latinx communities fall prey to health-related pyramid schemes and wellness scams. Our dietitian friend Dalina Soto is one of the few Spanish speaking registered dietitians working in the Philly area and we’re talking with her about celebrating cultural eating and why eating rice, tortillas and stewed goat is a great thing.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: How immigrants and Latinx are targeted by MLM health products How mainstream media and YouTube make disordered nutrition practices seem healthy  Ways cultural foods can be incorporated in a healthy way   How to set boundaries with intrusive family members when it comes to food/body talk & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Go to mzwallace.com/foodheaven for 15% off your first purchase For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, we're joined again by Isabel Reckson, a Diabetes Digital Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. Together, we explore the benefits of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in diabetes management, discussing their real-time tracking and emerging innovations. We address utilization, potential risks, and staying informed, along with financial considerations and insurance coverage. Join us as we uncover the impact of CGMs and diabetes technology, transforming the way we manage diabetes.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• Benefits of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in diabetes management
• Emerging promising and innovative diabetes technologies
• Utilization and potential risks of wearable devices and smartphone apps
• Staying informed about new developments in diabetes technology
• Financial considerations and insurance coverage for diabetes devices
• Approaching discussions about diabetes technology with hesitant or older patients
• Strategies to prevent CGM sensors from detaching during daily activities
• Guidance for newly diagnosed individuals interested in exploring diabetes technology
• Addressing concerns about privacy and data security related to diabetes technology + MUCH MORE! 

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, depression, insomnia and other mental issues have increased by 60%! But what does that have to do with GUT HEALTH? Today on the pod, we’re talking with our return guest and internationally renowned microbiome expert, Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum. Dr. G is the real deal, as his work has been cited over 38,000 times in the scientific literature. He is also credited with coining the term, microbiome. Recently, Dr. Ghannoum has immersed himself in the research related to COVID-19 and the GI tract, finding a significant correlation between mental health and your gut health.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: How Dr. Ghannoum got involved in the topic  The correlations between mental health and gut microbiome How to pick a probiotic that is right for you  Dr. Ghannoum’s recommendations to foster a healthy gut & MORE 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. ________ Resources:  USprobioticguide.com biohmhealth.com The Microbiome Report Podcast @drmicrobiome Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we're re-airing one of our favorite episodes! We talked with Sabrina Strings, an Asst. Professor of Sociology about the racial origins of fat phobia. Fearing the Black Body is her first book and it's a necessary read (especially for people working in healthcare!) She digs deep into the history of the white, thin ideal and how it's directly related to our society's disgust for black bodies. Do yourself a favor and get that book now! In the meantime, tune into the episode. In This Episode We’ll Cover: The fascinating (and infuriating) origins of weight bias and the thin ideal – it goes further back than you think How this history affects our relationship to food and our bodies Why BMI is an arbitrary measure of overall health and mortality How racial bias in research is a problem and what to do about it My (Jess) most EMBARRASSING body-image related highschool secret (that I legit almost edited this out of the episode) & MORE! 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Seed.com/foodheaven code FOODHEAVEN to get 20% off your first month of Seed’s Daily Synbiotic  Go to mzwallace.com/foodheaven for 15% off your first purchase  For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Resources:  Twitter Book: Fearing the Black Body Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you sometimes wish that there could be an on and off switch for sleep? (*Raises hand*) Do you find it difficult to stay alert and productive throughout the day? (*Raises both hands*)  In this mini-sode, we discuss our pathways to better sleep, practical items to aid in a sustained slumber, and the art of winding down. In This Episode We’ll Cover: Hacks for what to do when sleeping is difficult  How sleep is a form of self-compassion Items that we find helpful to get a full night of rest Tips and tricks on how to wind down How to identify if you’ve gotten a good sleep & MORE! 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Go to mzwallace.com/foodheaven for 15% off your first purchase For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have ya’ll heard of @betches? It’s one of my FAVORITE accounts on IG. Today on the pod, we sit down with Betches co-founder & the co-host of the @dietstartstomorrow podcast Sami Sage. What started as a weight loss podcast turned into an intuitive eating and body image acceptance journey. We’re obsessed with the practicality (and humor) in each of their episodes. Today we talk to Sami about her food peace journey and what really made IE stick for her. It was so refreshing to hear about intuitive eating from the perspective of someone who is NOT a health professional.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: How the podcast has evolved to focus on mental health and their relationship with their bodies Why Sami struggled to embrace intuitive eating at first, and the one thing that made it easier for her to go all in  How to live a life aligned with your values & MORE 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month w/ code FOODHEAVEN For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bedtime hunger is real and many people end up feeling guilty about having a snack or meal right before bed. There are so many rules for when to stop eating and what to eat as the last meal of the day so what should you do when that hunger kicks in? We’re here to help. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Why blanket meal timing recommendations are not helpful • How to identify potential causes for nighttime hunger • The importance of balanced meals and breakfast in all of this • Nighttime meal ideas that are gentle on the stomach 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  • Made In: Madeincookware.com/foodheaven code foodheaven • Seed: Seed.com/foodheaven code FOODHEAVEN   For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What have you heard about MSG? There’s a lot of myths and stereotypes surrounding this flavor enhancer. Chances are, much of what you may have learned about MSG is wrong. Today on the podcast, we are dispelling myths and unveiling the toxic and racist history behind MSG. Our expert for this episode is none other than Kim Phạm (@kim_tpham) a self-proclaimed “internet weirdo” and co-founder of @Omsom, a proud + loud Asian food brand that makes it easy to cook restaurant-quality Asian dishes at home in under 30 minutes.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: What inspired Kim and her sister to start Omsom What is MSG and how it’s made Kim’s personal connection to MSG What taste to expect from MSG and how to use it in cooking The historical context behind the anti MSG movement and how it’s rooted in xenophobia Some of the unexpected health benefits of MSG 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are going there ya’ll! We’re talking all things sex today with Dr. Lindsey Brooks, sex therapist turned sex educator. Sexual empowerment is absolutely connected to wellness and provides a powerful way to connect deeper with ourselves. Tune in to learn more about building sexual self-knowledge and developing pleasure-positive mindsets.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • How sexual empowerment is connected to wellness • What sex-negative mindsets are and how to overcome them • Things that get in the way of sexual empowerment • Ways to improve sexual communication + MORE! 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: • Made In: Madeincookware.com/foodheaven code foodheaven • Coors Pure: coorspure.com/foodheaven   For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you think body acceptance has reached the black community? Today we’re talking with Tamara Melton, Registered Dietitian and co-founder of Diversify Dietetics on the topic of Black Beauty Standards, and how society influences how the self-worth of Black women. We talk about everything from hair texture to skin tone to flat tummy tea to juice cleanses, waist trainers and the infamous “snap back”.   In This Episode We’ll Cover: Body ideals and how society’s standards influences how we view ourselves  How the over sexualization of young black girls bodies negatively impacts body image Why the pressure to “snap back” is more damaging than we think Strategies for celebrating your here and now body & MORE   3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below   HOOKUP CODES:  Talkspace: Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code FOODHEAVEN Made In: madeincookware.com/foodheaven code FOODHEAVEN for 15% off   For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we are hanging out with one of our favorite food content creators, Nasim Lahbichi aka @lahbco! Born and raised in a Puerto Rican-Moroccan household in Brooklyn, Nasim believes in the power of nourishing our bodies and he aims to help others gain a sense of that power in the kitchen and at the table. Nasim’s work is so stunning and we’re always in awe when we come across his work and the powerful messaging behind it.    In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Being intentional about creating an online community that reflects your values • How Nasim feels about blowing tf up on social media • The BTS of creating stunning food content • The importance of accessibility and inclusivity in Nasim’s work • How we’re feeling about the world opening back up + MORE!    3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below   HOOKUP CODES:  • Go to Talkspace.com and use the code FOODHEAVEN to get $100 off of your first month • Pete & Gerrys: peteandgerrys.com/foodheaven   For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know our birthdays are one day apart? Jess' birthday was yesterday and Wendy’s is TODAY. Next week we’ll be in Joshua Tree celebrating together (and checking out the progress made on my @jewelcrestcottage new construction project). Today on the podcast we talk about our thoughts, fears and hopes about getting older. We didn’t think this episode would be as deep and reflective as it was, but we are here for it all!  In This Episode We’ll Cover: How Wendy is feeling about turning 35, and how Jess feels about the big 3-8 Some fears we’ve had about aging into our 40s Things you wanna work towards in the next couple of years What we would say to 20 year old selves And how taking care of ourselves looks different now into our late 30s (a lot has changed)   3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  Pete & Gerrys: peteandgerrys.com/foodheaven For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, we're troubleshooting what to do if you have high fasting blood sugars. Beyond nutrition, factors like physical activity, stress, and illness can all contribute to elevated levels. Whether it's high-carb meals before bed, the dawn phenomenon releasing hormones in the morning, or the Somogyi effect causing rebound spikes, understanding these factors is crucial. Listen as we share some strategies and tips to help you better manage your blood sugar levels. 

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• Why you might be experiencing high fasting blood sugars 
• Factors beyond nutrition that influence blood sugar levels, including physical activity, stress, and illness
• How the dawn phenomenon and Somogyi effect can play a role in high fast blood sugar levels
• Strategies for management, such as regular monitoring, balanced bedtime snacks, and medication adjustments.
• The importance of proactive management and seeking support from healthcare providers + MORE! 

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Prediabetes rates have been rising and there’s so much confusion and stigma associated with the diagnosis. Today we’re talking with dietitian friend Alice Figueroa about what prediabetes is and the importance of a compassionate and individualized approach to treatment. Alice recently authored Prediabetes Diet and Action Plan and is passionate about promoting universal access to nutrition support, health services, and wholesome foods for all segments of society. She is an award winning Natural Foods Chef recognized with a James Beard Foundation National Scholar Award.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • What prediabetes is and how it differs from diabetes • Risk factors for prediabetes • Ways to practice intuitive eating with chronic conditions • Behaviors that can help with blood sugar stability + MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below   HOOKUP CODES:  • Coors Pure www.coorspure.com • Made In Use promo code FOODHEAVEN at madeincookware.com/foodheaven For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let's talk about veganism in the Black community, shall we? Today's mini-episode is a continuation of a conversation we had with our favorite podcast guest Marquisele "Mikey" Mercedes. As a Presidential Fellow at the Brown University School of Public Health, Mikey's doctoral training focuses on the intersection of fat studies and race/ism. Mikey shares her insight on Black veganism and whether or not you can "decolonize" your diet. We were NOT expecting her answers (literally "shooketh" by what she had to say). Listen to learn! Resources Mikey’s website  Mikey’s Patreon  Mikey’s IG  Mikey’s Twitter  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: Pete and Gerry's peteandgerrys.com/foodheaven Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How have 10 years gone by?! Today we’re celebrating this huge milestone by reflecting on all the ups, downs and in-betweens. We started Food Heaven to improve access to nutrition education in black and brown communities. Never in a million years would we have thought that this would be a full blown brand that we would run together as friends. It’s been a wild ride and we’re so grateful! Along with reflections, we’re also answering your juicy non-nutrition related questions.    In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Our biggest pet peeves (please stop using … after sentences) • Wendy’s dating life  • Work/life balance and navigating differences  • Our least favorite foods + MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  • peteandgerrys.com/foodheaven • butcherbox.com/foodheaven For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS!!! Whether you have a business, a side hustle, or a just great idea, you NEED to tune in to today’s episode. This week, we talk to the one –the only– Morgan DeBaun, who is basically Steve Jobs to Black Millennials. Morgan is the Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading media company for Black culture. Under her leadership, Blavity has launched several leading consumer summits including Summit 21 for Black women creators and AfroTech, the largest tech conference for Black innovators and founders. With a staff of over 150, Morgan DEFINITELY knows what she is talking about when it comes to operating a successful business.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: •  What it’s like being THAT b!@ in the entrepreneur space  •  How to not let fear and anxiety hold you back when starting a new business •  Tips on being a good leader when managing staff (+ what not to do) •  How to know when you need to start hiring a team (her methodology is brilliant) & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: • TalkSpace: talkspace.com, code FOODHEAVEN • Made In: madeincookware.com/foodheaven, promo code: foodheaven  For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we have one of our favorite guests BACK on the podcast talking about the many ways fatphobia shows up in public health initiatives. Marquisele Mercedes is a doctoral student and writer from the Bronx and her doctoral training and interests are at the intersection of fat studies and scholarship on race/ism. She looks at how racism, anti-Blackness, and fatphobia shape health care, research, and public health work and training.    In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Fatphobic messaging in public health initiatives • How weight-centered initiatives harm POC communities • Effective ways to increase food access with public health funding • What food equity is and to get it + MORE!    3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below   HOOKUP CODES:  • Pete & Gerrys: peteandgerrys.com/foodheaven • Coors Pure: Celebrate the wins of everyday life. Go to CoorsPure.com to see where you can find Coors Pure! For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being in constant pain all the time is incredibly debilitating and can impact all areas of life.  Oftentimes invisible to others, so many people (especially women) suffer in silence and have their experience with chronic pain questioned or dismissed. Today we’re talking with Jessica Murnane, author of the new book Know Your Endo: An Empowering Guide To Health + Hope With Endometriosis. Jessica talks with us about her experience living with endometriosis, a painful condition that is hard to diagnose and doesn’t get enough research and funding.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • The ways chronic pain can impact ALL areas of life • Strategies for supporting loved ones living with chronic pain • How Jessica has been able to cope with the mental toll of it all • Figuring out what is actually helpful amidst so much wellness information & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: • Pete & Gerrys: Right now Pete and Gerry’s is giving away a FREE dozen eggs to the first 25 listeners who go to peteandgerrys.com/FOODHEAVEN • Pachamama: pachamamacbd.com For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CALORIE COUNTING. So many of us have done it (and many still are) but is this actually helpful? The truth is, in many cases, calorie counting can be a manifestation of disordered eating. I know, SHOCKING, especially because calorie counting is so normalized in our culture. Today on the podcast we talk about some surprising truths about calorie counting and how to break up with this practice if it’s not serving you.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Our personal experiences with calorie counting (yes, we’ve both done it) • Why counting calories can be problematic (the list is lonnnnng) • A step-by-step plan for how to stop calorie counting using methods that have been helpful for our clients • & MORE 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: • Use our code FOODHEAVEN for 10% off for first time purchasers at www.ember.com • Go to Bragg.com and use our code FOOD15 for 15% off your first order • Visit pachamamacbd.com. Use code FOODHEAVEN for 25% OFF a better night’s sleep • Coors Pure Go to CoorsPure.com to see where you can find Coors Pure! For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Food Podcasts We Love: https://www.self.com/gallery/food-podcasts-cooking Ditch the Diet Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2021122288160267   Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last month we shared an article written by our dietitian friend @RDrealtalk that lit our DMs on fire chillle. The article was essentially about how about how disordered eating was the new clean eating. A lot of you were shook by this statement (we werent expecting that) and wanted clarification. We got a TON of questions, comments and concerns about your own eating habits (or eating habits of loved ones) and we wanted to address it all.  Today on the podcast, Heather is here to answer all of your Qs and help us come to a compassionate understanding of what disordered actually eating is. We’ll be covering: • What is disordered eating/how does it look like in an everyday setting/how does it differ from eating disorders?  • Is calorie counting inherently a disordered practice?  • What to do if you're worried about making sure you're getting enough protein and micronutrients in during the day. Is it okay to track food for this?  • How to support loved ones who you suspect have disordered eating patterns. One person shared concerns about her boyfriend potentially having a eating disorder & MORE 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below   HOOKUP CODES FROM OUR SPONSORS:  • Visit pachamamacbd.com and use code FOODHEAVEN for 25% OFF a better night’s sleep •  Bragg.com: Use code FOOD15 for 15% off Jess' favorite for stir fry! Check out these three podcast episodes: Is BMI BS w/ Rebecca Scritchfield  Intuitive Eating w/ a Chronic Condition  Can you practice Intuitive Eating and want to lose weight  For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever followed someone on IG and wondered if they were as cool IRL as they are on the gram? That’s the thought we had when we started following Adrianna of @acozykitchen. Turns out, she’s even better in real life than online! We had the pleasure of sliding in her DMs early in the pandemic and discovered that she’s super fun, cool, genuine and a boss! Today on the podcast we chat it up with Adrianna about allll the things, including what her kitchen really looks like behind the scenes (hint: it’s a hot mess, just like ours) and how she went from a film major to a full-time food content creator.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: •  What Adrianna does with all of those recipe leftovers •  Her favorite way to throw together a #saladthatdoesntsuck •  A quick (and unique) meal idea that had our mouths watering •  Her tips for keeping it fun in the kitchen amidst pandemic fatigue •  TikTok trends she wishes would die already & MORE 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  • Visit pachamamacbd.com and use code FOODHEAVEN for 25% OFF a better night’s sleep • Head to myvega.com for blender-free smoothies! For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you completely fallen off track with intuitive eating during the pandemic? This is totally normal considering how insane this past year has been! You may find yourself skipping meals, experiencing changes in appetite, not being motivated to cook, and the list goes on. Today we’re talking about practical ways to navigate these things. We’ll be covering: • How to be more compassionate and understanding with yourself • Ways to ease back into intuitive eating • Practical tips to create consistency with eating habits & MORE! 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: • Talkspace: talkspace.com code foodheaven • Reel Paper: reelpaper.com code foodheaven • Pachamama: pachamamacbd.com code foodheaven  For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we're diving into how to handle the side effects of metformin for Type 2 diabetes. We'll talk about common issues like upset stomachs and metallic tastes, share practical tips to ease side effect symptoms, and the importance of reaching out to your healthcare team if you're experiencing symptoms.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• How to manage metformin side effects for Type 2 diabetes
• Metformin's role and common prescription for diabetes management 
• Overview of how metformin works in the body
• Review of typical side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, loss of appetite, and metallic taste in the mouth
• How metformin doesn't usually cause low blood sugar but may in combination with other medications
• The importance of discussing side effects with healthcare providers
• Four practical tips for managing side effects of metformin + MUCH MORE!

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or

1. Hydration Podcast Episode 
2. What To Do When You Have Hypoglycemia Podcast Episode
3. 10 Easy Ways To Drink More Water
4. 5 Ways to Hydrate That Aren’t Water

Are you living with diabetes or prediabetes and seeking support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance? Visit diabetesdigital.co to sign up for personalized, one-on-one nutrition counseling with one of our culturally aware and weight-inclusive Diabetes Dietitians today! Visit diabetesdigital.co/quiz to get started.

Curious about how we turned our passion project into a profitable business? Tune in to today’s episode, where we share all our business bts and lessons we’ve learned along the way. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • How our business started and ways we’ve been able to grow • The importance of transparency when it comes to money • How we currently make money from Food Heaven  • Why you should support sponsored content & MORE! 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: • myvega.com • code foodheaven at reelpaper.com  For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Resources: Abbey Sharp’s Rate Kit  Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You had so many questions from last week's episode about self-objectification so we had Dr. Lindsay Kite come back and do a Q&A! Lindsay is the founder of Beauty Redefined and co-author of More Than A Body: Your Body is an Instrument, Not an Ornament. Together with her twin sister, they are dedicated to promoting body image resilience.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • The issues with self-objectification in the body positive movement • How to practice body respect with chronic illnesses and disabilities • How thin people struggling with body image can express body positivity without co-opting • Unique struggles related to body acceptance with trans people + MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  • Pachamama: Go to pachamama.com use code FOODHEAVEN for 25% off • Bruush use code FOODHEAVEN • Myvega.com For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re talking with Dr. Lindsay Kite, the founder of Beauty Redefined and co-author of More Than A Body: Your Body is an Instrument, Not an Ornament. Together with her twin sister, they are dedicated to promoting body image resilience.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • The concept of beauty and whether or not it serves us • Self-objectification and the ways it can be harmful • How media plays into how we define beauty • How to build resilience when it comes to body image issues & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  • myvega.com • pachamamacbd.com - use promo code FOODHEAVEN For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re so thrilled to bring you this interview with Julia Turshen, where we talk about all things food, cooking, body image, and social justice. Julia Turshen is the bestselling author of Small Victories, Feed the Resistance, and Now & Again. Her latest cookbook, Simply Julia, will be out in March, 2021. She is the founder of Equity At The Table (EATT), an inclusive digital directory of women/non-binary individuals in food, and the host of Keep Calm and Cook On, a podcast. Make sure to tune in till the very end for a fire round with listener questions!  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • How social justice has impacted the work Julia does in food • Julia’s struggles with family body acceptance • Navigating diet talk with loved ones • The importance of community as it relates to cooking + MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: • myvega.com • http://pachamamacbd.com/ code FOODHEAVEN For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re talking with dietitians Vanessa Rissetto and Tamar Samuels about complicated diets, behavioral change, positive psychology, and more! Vanessa and Tamar and the co-founders of Culina Health, a personalized nutrition education platform that connects you with dietitians who provide inclusive and science-based counseling!  In This Episode We’ll Cover: The impact of quarantine on food choices and body image Diet trends that need to go away forever How to meet your emotional needs using tools other than food + MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  • http://pachamamacbd.com/ code FOODHEAVEN • Bruush.com code FOODHEAVEN • Free cup of yogurt at foragerproject.com/cultivatehealth For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, a listener submits a question about emotional eating and asks what they should do when food is their main coping mechanism. We’ll be digging into this topic and will also be sharing some updates about what we’ve been up to lately!  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • How food is an important and valid coping mechanism  • The importance of creating a toolbox for coping with stress and anxiety • Suggestions for addressing anxiety that have nothing to do with food • The role of flexibility and self-compassion & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  • Pachamama http://pachamamacbd.com/ code FOODHEAVEN • Nutritional Freedom join.nutritionalfreedom.co/foodheaven • Free cup of yogurt at foragerproject.com/cultivatehealth For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Resources Mentioned in Episode: How to Manage Anxiety During a Pandemic Here’s What You Do If You’ve Had Trouble Sleeping Lately w/ Justin Gibson Better Sleep with Dr. Tiffany Lester Trouble Putting Your Phone Down? How to Actually Decrease your Screen Time Jess' Favorite Back Massager Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re unpacking what unapologetic eating means with dietitian friend Alissa Rumsey. Alissa is passionate about advocating for women to reclaim the space to eat and live unapologetically. She recently released the book Unapologetic Eating: Make Peace With Food and Transform Your Life.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • What eating unapologetically means  • The oppressive nature of dieting and how it is very much political  • The subtle ways dieting can manifest, Whole30 and portion control included  • How to learn to trust your intuition when it comes to food  • Ways to navigate social pressures to diet and/or lose weight + MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES:  • Usual Wines usualwines.com code FOODHEAVEN • Pachamama http://pachamamacbd.com/ code FOODHEAVEN • Nutritional Freedom join.nutritionalfreedom.co/foodheaven   For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Resources: Nutrition Ally vs Food Police Article Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we are talking with Cal Newport and we’re SO EXCITED because his book totally changed our relationship to social media. Cala is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to researching cutting­ edge technology, he also writes about the impact of these innovations on our culture. Newport is the author of six books, including the New York Times bestseller, Digital Minimalism, which argues that we should be much more selective about the technologies we adopt in our personal lives, and Deep Work, which argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the modern workplace. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • What digital minimalism looks like in real life • The ways in which excessive screen time can be harmful • Creating values that are not tied up in productivity or social media • Practical ways to disconnect and tap into your life values & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: • Usual Wines usualwines.com code FOODHEAVEN • Pachamama http://pachamamacbd.com/ code FOODHEAVEN • Nutritional Freedom join.nutritionalfreedom.co/foodheaven  For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve been gone for a minute, now we’re back with the jumpoff (Lil Kim anyone?) We took a short break from the podcast these past few weeks because 2020 was just wow. We caught up on rest, Netflix shows, and emails, and now we’re back with some major life updates.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • What we were up to these past few weeks • All the shows we’ve been watching • Changes to the podcast for 2021 • The launch of 2 really exciting projects we’re doing!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: • Forager Project http://www.foragerproject.com/cultivatehealth.com • Birchbox.com/foodheaven code foodheaven • Usual Wines: Usualwines.com code foodheaven For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we have our youngest (and coolest) guest on the podcast, Rahanna Bisseret Martinez! At 16 years of age, Rahanna has been a Top Chef Junior finalist, and has staged at Chez Panisse Cafe, Compere Lapin, and Wolfgang Puck. She seriously had us questioning what we were doing with our lives at 16.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • How Rahanna got into food and was featured Top Chef Junior • What works and doesn’t work when trying to get young people excited about new foods • Ways to incorporate creativity in the kitchen to make meals more exciting • Some of Rahanna’s favorite quarantine meals + MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: • ember.com code HEAVEN for 10% off For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we're tackling a question we hear all the time: How do you tell Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes apart? We'll break it down by discussing their unique causes, symptoms, and treatments. Plus, we share the different diagnostic tests doctors use, ranging from basic blood sugar checks to specialized autoimmune tests for Type 1. Ever heard of Type 1.5 (LADA)? We will discuss the nuances behind Type 1.5 and treatment and more! 

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• The differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• Causes, symptoms, and treatments for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• Diagnostic methods for Type 1 and Type 2
• How autoimmune testing is used to detect specific antibodies targeting the pancreas for Type 1
• What Type 1.5 Diabetes is and its treatment
• The different treatment approaches for Type 1, such as insulin therapy, a balanced diet, exercise, and blood sugar monitoring
• The different treatment strategies for Type 2, including focusing on lifestyle changes, oral or injectable medications, and potential insulin therapy + MUCH MORE!

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Jenny’s Podcast Episode: How I Navigate Type 1 Diabetes as a Registered Dietitian 

How to Know When it’s Time to Start Insulin

• Tests to confirm Type 1:
  These tests confirm the autoimmune basis of Type 1 diabetes by assessing specific antibodies associated with the condition. These include Islet cell cytoplasmic autoantibodies (ICA), Glutamic acid decarboxylase autoantibodies (GADA), Insulinoma-associated-2 autoantibodies (IA-2A), and Insulin autoantibodies (IAA). Elevated levels of these antibodies indicate a higher likelihood of Type 1 diabetes.
• Supplementary evaluations, such as a C-peptide test or an insulin assay test, may accompany the diabetes antibody panel to provide a more thorough assessment of the diabetes status. These tests, combined with the diabetes antibody panel, offer a comprehensive overview of the condition.
• Interpretation of test results involves understanding that positive findings suggest the presence of antibodies associated with Type 1 diabetes or an increased risk of developing it. Conversely, negative results may indicate a lower probability of Type 1 diabetes, although some individuals with the condition may not exhibit these antibodies. It's essential to consult with a healthcare provider to grasp the implications of test outcomes for your specific circumstances.

Are you living with diabetes or prediabetes and seeking support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance? Visit diabetesdigital.co to sign up for personalized, one-on-one nutrition counseling with one of our culturally aware and weight-inclusive Diabetes Dietitians today! Visit diabetesdigital.co/quiz to get started.

Athletes face unique challenges with intuitive eating. It’s common practice to restrict, binge, carb load, and engage in other disordered eating patterns, to try to achieve a certain body image or reach performance goals. Today we’re talking with our dietitian friend Heather Caplan, who has a virtual practice that focuses on weight-inclusive sports nutrition for athletes at all levels.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • How athletes can incorporate intuitive eating into their workout regimen • Why athletes may be more at risk for disordered eating • Nutrition considerations for athletes and carb needs for runners • Gentle nutrition for people who are active, but aren’t athletes & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: • ember.com code HEAVEN for 10% off For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s that time of year again! The holidays are quickly approaching. This time of the year can be stressful and anxiety-provoking for some of the same reasons it’s such a fun and festive time of year: lots of decisions about food and eating, and lots of people to make those decisions around. Today we’re re-airing our conversation with dietitian friend Cara Harbstreet about how to navigate intuitive eating during the holidays.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Cara’s super informative tips for practicing intuitive eating during the holidays • How to deal with the fear-mongering articles about avoiding holiday weight gain • Navigating the (potentially triggering) weight-based comments that come up from our family members & MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: • panasonickitchen.com • nurish.com  For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last week we spoke with attorney Jala Eaton about generational wealth and estate planning. She has so much valuable information to share, and so this week we’re doing a part two to build on last week's conversation!    In This Episode We’ll Cover: • What generational wealth means and practical ways to build it • Conventional and nonconventional ways to build assets  • The power of compound interest and how it works • Ways to build wealth when you don’t have much money • What a trust is and who should consider having one + MORE!  3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review • Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes below HOOKUP CODES: • panasonickitchen.com • nurish.com  For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.