Food, We Need To Talk

Sally Sampson, founder of Chop Chop Family and a passionate advocate for nutritional literacy, shares insights on promoting healthy eating in kids. She discusses engaging children in the kitchen to foster a love for real food, making cooking enjoyable and educational. Sally highlights the importance of teaching cooking skills early to instill lifelong healthy habits. She also addresses challenges parents face with teens’ eating choices, offering practical strategies to encourage better food decisions while respecting their independence.

Topics discussed include weight loss shakes, cortisol's impact on weight loss, starting a podcast as a business, the power of podcasting in medicine, overcoming fitness plateaus, and the benefits of varied pushup styles for muscle adaptation.

Dr. Walter Willett, the most cited nutritionist in the world, discusses nutrition science successes like banning trans fats, the biggest problem in our diet, conflicting information on what to eat, and more.

World-renowned coach Joel Jamieson discusses the importance of cardio, heart rate zones, balancing cardio with resistance training, and how cardio impacts mitochondria. The episode delves into enhancing cardiovascular capacity, allergy relief, and the significance of consistency in fitness routines.

Professor Bryn Austin discusses the impact of the pandemic and social media on eating disorders rates, unethical marketing of weight loss medications, dangers of budget Ozempic, inequalities in treatment of eating disorders, and promoting public policies to protect kids. The podcast also explores the influence of social media on children's perceptions of food, weight stigma, and the promotion of weight loss products through influencer partnerships.

A continuation of our discussion with Dr. Evelyna Kambanis on eating disorders, this week’s episode of The Talk focuses on what to do after a binge. We know that binges can be extremely emotionally and physically draining, so what can we do afterwards to get ourselves feeling better? 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

Dr. Evelyna Kambanis, an eating disorder expert, discusses common misconceptions, orthorexia, and the impact of social media on eating disorders. They cover different types of eating disorders, strategies for supporting loved ones, and the importance of gentle approaches. The podcast also explores the concept of orthorexia, health-conscious choices, and the connection between intermittent fasting and eating disorders.

Dr. Robert Waldinger, Harvard professor, discusses the impact of relationships on health and longevity. He reveals how social connections influence mental and physical well-being. The key to a longer, happier life is maintaining quality relationships, not just diet or exercise.

Exploring the controversy around plant-based meat, discussing its nutrition value and processing. The evolution of veggie burgers, health impact of different meats, and the popularity of brands like Impossible and Beyond Burgers. Analyzing studies on plant-based alternatives, their benefits compared to real meat, and strategies for reducing meat consumption with plant-based options.

Learn about the science behind salt and our health, including the differences between salt and sodium, the importance of iodized salt, and the hidden dangers of salt in processed foods. The podcast challenges common beliefs about salt and provides insights from Dr. Robert Hunter, a nephrologist specializing in researching salty things.