FUELED | wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball

New York Times best-selling author, David Sedaris, transforms everyday experiences and mundane encounters into brilliantly funny stories that make us laugh, think and see the world through a very different lens. Although he may not be known as a wellness voice, he’s faced and overcome multiple addictions through mindset shifts and lifestyle changes that have transformed his life for the better. This week on FUELED, David opens up about his journey – one that he has not talked or written much about – with a level of rawness combined with his characteristic humor and commentary. His story is one many of us can relate to, and is sure to inspire and motivate all who hear it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding joy in the world around us can feel impossible when we’re constantly bombarded by heartbreaking headlines. Tragic events, like the war in Ukraine and the Uvalde school shooting, have many of us feeling overwhelmed, distraught and perhaps even lost. But it’s important to remember that during the darkest times, it’s more important than ever to focus on where we choose to spend our time, energy and love. This week on FUELED, I share strategies that have worked for me, and ways to shift our perspectives so we can truly be the change we want to see in the world.LINKSPast episode: Choose Joy - with Ochsner psychologist David Galarneau, MD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choose-joy-strategies-to-de-stress-this-holiday-season/id1459883591?i=1000499440281Past episode: Why We Crave, Self-Sabotage & Stress Eat: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-we-overeat-and-how-to-get-a-handle-on-it-now/id1459883591?i=1000524960031 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to the pursuit of success and happiness, we often assume that if we work hard, we’ll become successful, which will then make us happy. But a decade of research in the field of positive psychology has proven that this formula is backwards. This is the essence of “The Happiness Advantage,” a ‘required reading’ book for Ochsner Health that I absolutely loved. This week on FUELED, I share top takeaways from this fascinating read, including tips that each of us can start using now to fuel our success in work and life. LINKThe Happiness Advantage | https://www.shawnachor.com/books/happiness-advantage/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The aim of food marketing is twofold: Companies want to meet the minimum standards that govern their packaging and its contents and – perhaps more importantly to them – want consumers to pick up and buy their products. But buyer beware; many products make claims that are incredibly misleading – and often perpetuated by mainstream and social media. From a white rice claiming to be high protein to a seasoning promising a salt-free Bloody Mary, I share some “wolf in sheep’s clothing” items I’ve spotted recently and why it’s so important to read (and re-read) the small print. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The topic of sweeteners is complicated. Sugar has its share of drawbacks, including a link to increased risk of cancer – not to mention the drama of a recently discovered decades-old cover-up by the sugar industry. Artificial sweeteners are often explored as a better alternative, but their safety has long been a topic of debate, with science serving up mixed results. This week on FUELED, we take a look at the health impact of added sugars and artificial sweeteners, along with a rundown of plant-based sweeteners to consider. LINKS JAMA: Sugar Industry and Coronary Heart Disease Research: A Historical Analysis of Internal Industry Documents: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2548255?redirect=trueTheFoodIndustry Past Podcast Episode, Keto + Cancer: https://www.stitcher.com/show/fueled-wellness-nutrition-with-molly-kimball/episode/keto-cancer-64501817 Molly’s article: Keto + Cancer: https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/keto-diet-and-cancer-whats-the-latest-research Past Episode, A Sweet Shift: The Food Industry’s Move Away From Added Sugar: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-sweet-shift-the-food-industrys-move-away-from-added-sugar/id1459883591?i=1000513559753 Past Episode, The Art & Science of Gluten Free Flours and Plant-Based Sweetenershttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-art-science-of-plant-based-sweeteners-gluten/id1459883591?i=1000528984806 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It feels pretty incredible when we create habits that not only benefit our own wellbeing, but also the planet’s. That’s what we’re talking about in this week’s episode of FUELED. An honest look at overconsumption and how we can do better as we reduce, reuse and recycle. I also discuss the single food that has a monumental impact on the environment, and what we can do about it to move the needle on climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many think that stress results from negative situations, but it can also be triggered by positive things in our lives, too. And if you’re being affected by stress (or anxiety or pressure or however you feel it), you may not even realize it!Ochsner Health mental performance coach, Warren Fitzmorris, joins me to talk about the hidden signs of stress as well as lesser-known strategies and solutions to manage it. LINKSHeadspace Mindfulness App | www.headspace.com/fueled ‘Becoming Fearless’: Molly’s 2019 podcast with Warren | https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/becoming-fearless/id1459883591?i=1000489309827 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No eye rolling here… we’re all about indulging in our favorite festival fare that we can only get this time of year. And… I’m ALSO super jazzed that we have Eat Fit options at two of our largest local music festivals here in New Orleans. Because if we want the energy to maximize our festival season experience, what we eat and drink really does matter. This week on FUELED, I share nutritional tips for selecting and enjoying fest food to the fullest, as well as a rundown of my personal Eat Fit faves at French Quarter Fest and shhhh – the dishes you’ll find on the Eat Fit Hidden Menu at Jazz Fest. LINKS Download the [free] Eat Fit app: For Apple devices | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eat-fit/id1325690290For Android devices | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ochsner.eatfit&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his latest book Plant Power, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Ian Smith explores the transformative power of plants and the extensive health benefits offered by a plant-forward diet. This week on FUELED, he joins me to share tips on how to painlessly ease into a plant-based diet without sacrificing taste. We also discuss the diet’s positive impacts on our wellbeing, our wallets and the environment. LINKS-Dr. Ian Smith’s latest book, Plant Power | https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250278029/plantpower-Molly’s Intermittent Fasting podcast fe. Dr. Ian: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-intermittent-fasting-why-we-love-it-how-to-make/id1459883591?i=1000444775466More from Dr. Ian: Twitter: @DrIanSmith Instagram: @DoctorIanSmith Websites: www.shredlife.com and www.doctoriansmith.com www.DoctorIanSmith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These days, it’s common for our plates and glasses to be full of ultraprocessed foods, even those that are seemingly - and in some cases, legitimately - healthful. But a rapidly growing body of research is highlighting the dangers of these packaged convenience foods. This week on FUELED, I delve into what these dangers are, how processed our food really is and how we can start taking charge of limiting our intake of ultraprocessed products.Links Gut Microbiome with Dr. Tim Spector; two-parter: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gut-microbiome-our-wellness-whats-the-connection/id1459883591?i=1000517263457https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/the-gut-microbiome-wellness-connection-part-2/id1459883591?i=1000536432617&l=iw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices