FUELED | wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball

Giving up alcohol doesn’t have to feel restrictive. If you’re taking the #AlcoholFreeFor40 challenge, or simply breaking from booze a bit, you’ll want to learn about the strategies, tools and resources to keep you on track to success. Melanie Warner Spencer, writer and founder of the Drink Fit Club, and bar expert Ethan Skaggs join me to share their favorites. We also talk about our collaboration to bring the soon-to-be-launched cookbook “CRAFT: The Eat Fit Guide to Zero Proof Cocktails” to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re thinking about signing up for Ochsner Eat Fit’s upcoming Alcohol Free for 40 Challenge, trust me, it's one of the single best actions we can take for our bodies and minds. But don’t just take my word for it. Amy Feehan, PhD, research scientist at Ochsner Health, joins me to discuss the science-backed, whole-body benefits of giving up alcohol, even for a short period of time.LINKS -www.alcoholfreefor40.com-AFF40 Facebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/alcoholfreefor40/past podcast, The Science of Alcohol on the Mind, Body, Spirit | https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-science-of-alcohol-on-our-brain-body-spirit/id1459883591?i=1000489309861 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In order to achieve true success – whether it’s related to wellness, sports performance, our careers or our relationships - it’s essential that our goals align with our priorities. NFL player Thomas Morstead shares his insight and strategy, including how he has learned to focus on the process, and results will come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surreal Brewing brings non-alcoholic beer to an entirely new level, with refreshing brews that fit a variety of styles. Born from the desire to share great tasting, non-alcoholic beer with the masses, Surreal's innovative approach to brewing has changed the landscape of the non-alcoholic craft beer scene. This week on FUELED, I’m joined by co-founder Donna Hockey to learn more about Surreal's story - how this brewery came to be, what they've learned, how they design those cool craft brew cans and what it means to “dare to be different.”LINKS -www.surrealbrewing.com [promo code 15SBCAFF40 for 15% off] -www.AlcoholFreeFor40.com -Pre-order CRAFT: The Eat FIt Guide to Zero Proof Cocktails at www.EatFitCookbook.com - enter promo code AFF40 for 20% off, PLUS a free bonus Eat Fit Zero Proof recipe [if above link doesn’t redirect yet, cut & paste https://ochsnerstore.org/products/craft-the-eat-fit-guide-to-zero-proof-cocktails?_pos=1&_sid=1ca32870c&_ss=r] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our metabolism slows after our 20s. Men have a faster metabolic rate than women. Menopause slows metabolism. These are all widely believed as 'fact', but new science is showing us they aren’t necessarily true. Internationally recognized Duke researcher in human energetics and evolution, Herman Pontzer, joins me to uncover metabolism myths and misperceptions that many of us have long held as truths. We delve into the latest research around energy metabolism and what it means for us on an individual level.LINKS-Dr. Herman Pontzer’s book, BURN: www.amazon.com/Burn-Research-Really-Calories-Healthy/dp/0525541527-More on Burn + more from Dr. Pontzer: www.researchblog.duke.edu/2021/03/24/duke-researcher-busts-metabolism-myths-in-new-book/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will we all be cooking and eating this year? From mushrooms and low-alcohol cocktails to nostalgic snacks and global ingredients, Washington Post recipes editor Ann Maloney joins us to share exciting food trends taking off in 2022 -- and why they’ll be so popular.LINKS -More from Ann: www.washingtonpost.com/people/ann-maloney/-20 ways to go green in the kitchen: www.washingtonpost.com/food/interactive/2021/green-kitchen-eco-friendly-tips/-Mindful Mixology: www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/01/14/non-alcoholic-drinks-derek-brown/-Travels through cooking: www.washingtonpost.com/food/2021/06/03/travel-through-cooking/-For relaxing in the kitchen: https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/01/03/how-make-smart-new-year-resolutions/-Per our convo, Daiya is the plant-based cheese Ann mentioned that has best meltability!Thank you to our sponsor: https://www.nutrisense.io/fueled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Year's resolutions often start out as lofty ambitions, yet can leave us feeling defeated and discouraged. But they don't have to. Rather than setting and attempting to achieve unrealistic resolutions, why not consider taking an informal audit of your eating patterns and tweaking a few? I share more about this sustainable approach on this week’s episode of FUELED.Contact our RD team at nutrition@ochsner.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter our age or gender, we can't underestimate how hormones can influence how we feel, look or age. Pamela Egan, DNP, CDE, owner of Egan Wellness Clinic & Med Spa, joins me to talk about hormones, including what happens when there’s an imbalance of them in our bodies. We also discuss what you need to know about bioidentical hormones, including who can benefit from taking them. LINKS-Healthcare Journal re. Bioidentical Position Statements | www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8306643/pdf/healthcare-09-00782.pdf-Egan Wellness Clinic |www.pamelaegan.com + 985-892-3031 -Email Pamela Egan | pbegan@eganhc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyday products in your kitchen are secretly killing you! Did we grab your attention? Overhyped headlines and snarled statistics garner website clicks and social media shares, but the fact of the matter is, sensational titles are often, well, BS. Amy Feehan, PhD, research scientist at Ochsner Health, joins to share tips on how to cut through the crap and decipher what science reporting is really telling us.LINKS -Connect with Dr. Amy Feehan: via LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amy-feehanon Twitter: @AmyFeehan3 -Cheat Sheets for Evidence-Based Research: www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/resources/primers/evidence-based-medicine-Amy’s website + social media rec’s: Pubmed peer-reviewed research hub: www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/www.pubpeer.com@FoodScienceBabe on Instagram@MicrobiomDigest on Twitter for Elizabeth Bik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giving up or taking a break from alcohol might seem like an impossible task for some, but there are a few things you can do to make the process easier – like mixing up delicious zero-proof cocktails, an alcohol-free alternative to the traditional mixed drink. Tchoups Mid-City Smokehouse mixologist Nathan Walker joins me to share tips on how to make refreshing, healthful alcohol-free cocktails so you can still participate in toasting to festive times or enjoy the ritual of relaxing with a tasty beverage after a long day.LINKS -Tchoup’s MIDCITY Smokehouse: www.eatmidcitybbq.com-Nsathan’s Recipes: www.mollykimball.com/2021/02/zero-proofing-it-4-recipes-to-inspire/ -Swoon Simple Syrup: www.tasteswoon.com -Allulose Syrup by Wholesome Sweetener: https://shop.wholesomesweet.com/Allulose-Liquid-Sweetener/p/WHSM-956127&c=Wholesome@Zero-Ritual Zero-Proof Spirits: www.ritualzeroproof.com-Follow Nathan on Instagram | @iamRomeyRoe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices