Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven – Details, episodes & analysis

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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Diabetes & Prediabetes Nutrition Counseling

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!

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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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Diabetes & Prediabetes Nutrition Counseling

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!

For additional resources and shownotes, visit diabetesdigital.co/podcast

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.