Food, We Need To Talk

In a captivating discussion, Frank Scheer, a Harvard Medical School professor and chronobiology expert, sheds light on the complex world of sleep. He explains why the quality of our sleep matters just as much as the quantity. Discover the crucial roles of different sleep phases, and how caffeine, alcohol, and even alarms can disrupt our rest. Scheer also highlights practical strategies for improving sleep, like effective napping and managing light exposure, ensuring you wake up refreshed and ready to tackle your day.

Today, we discuss our last episode with Cezmi Akdis. Needless to say, the episode was quite shocking for the both of us. Rinsing our dishes after the dishwasher, switching from plastic wrap to silicone, checking our detergents' ingredients--we go over which practices we will be trying to implement in our own routines and what surprised us the most.Cezmi's Boston Globe article "Scrubbing Away Our Collective Health"To hear the rest of this week’s episode, come join the Foodie Fam!https://www.patreon.com/FWNTTThank you for your support, it’s what keeps the show going!Check out our book:https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/Chat with us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=enBe friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this engaging discussion, Professor Cezmi Akdis, a leading expert on autoimmune diseases and allergies, reveals the alarming rise of conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. He emphasizes the critical role of environmental factors, from plastic pollution to dietary choices, in exacerbating these health issues. The conversation dives into how pollutants and food additives contribute to chronic inflammation. Akdis also highlights the importance of air quality and the hidden dangers of common skincare products, urging listeners to reconsider their health habits.

Today, we continue our conversation with Professor Jud Brewer. We talk about whether or not the new weight loss medications make awareness practices redundant, how these medications may affect addiction, how tools like glucose monitors can help us become more mindful, and why sometimes, to stop a behavior we don't want to do, we have to actually keep doing it.To hear the rest of this week’s episode, come join the Foodie Fam!https://www.patreon.com/FWNTTThank you for your support, it’s what keeps the show going!Check out our book:https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/Chat with us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=enBe friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jud Brewer, a Brown University professor specializing in mindfulness and addiction, shares valuable insights into food cravings and overeating. He explains how emotional triggers, such as stress and boredom, can lead to mindless eating. The conversation covers the neurobiology behind cravings, the importance of compassion in changing habits, and how mindfulness can help reframe our relationship with food. Brewer also introduces his app, Eat Right Now, which aims to assist users in overcoming unhealthy eating patterns.

We're continuing the conversation with Mauro! In this episode, we talk about the relationship between inflammation and obesity, whether or not olive oil is indeed a super food, and our new favorite concept: nutritional kindness. Hope you enjoy as much as we did!To hear the rest of this week’s episode, come join the Foodie Fam!https://www.patreon.com/FWNTTThank you for your support, it’s what keeps the show going!Check out our book:https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/Chat with us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=enBe friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this enlightening conversation, Mauro Serafini, a Professor of human nutrition and head of the Functional Foods Laboratory at Torama University, debunks the myth of superfoods. He explains the true role of antioxidants in combating free radicals and discusses how they impact our health and aging. The talk highlights the benefits of plant-based foods in lowering inflammation and offers practical advice on meal timing, emphasizing its relationship to longevity and overall well-being. Get ready to rethink your plate!

This is a continuation of our delightful conversation with food extraordinaire J. Kenji Lopez-Alt. We talked all about spices, why salt is so important, how to use induction ovens, the best ways to cook tofu, simulating a smokey "grill" flavor in your apartment and more! (Also how to set your apartment on fire.) To hear the rest of this week’s episode, come join the Foodie Fam! https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT Thank you for your support, it’s what keeps the show going! Check out our book: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/ Chat with us on IG! https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=en Be friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok! https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/ https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chef and food writer J. Kenji Lopez-Alt shares cooking tips on improving skills, knife importance, adjusting recipes, and heat settings. He discusses flavor combinations, music-cooking analogies, and cultural influences on taste preferences. Find out how to enhance flavors and become an independent cook through understanding science and technique.

Today, we continue our conversation with Sally Sampson from Chop Chop Family Magazine! As you all know, neither of us are good cooks. Sally gave us some great cooking advice and tried to solve all our cooking problems. She also gave some quick ideas for high protein meals, ricotta pancakes, and how to make desserts with no sugar. To hear the rest of this week’s episode, come join the Foodie Fam! https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT Thank you for your support, it’s what keeps the show going! Check out our book: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/ Chat with us on IG! https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=en Be friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok! https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/ https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices