FUELED | wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball

I love finding new products that make it easier than ever to nourish our bodies well. I also love a good peek-behind-the-curtains story. This podcast combines both. I’m joined by Kevin McCray, founder of Kevin’s Natural Foods, as he shares his story of how he reclaimed his wellness after a serious autoimmune disorder threw his life off balance, his mission to share with this with others, and the secret to making clean-ingredient foods that also taste incredible. LINKS✧ Shape.com featuring Molly’s Costco Finds | www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/what-to-buy-at-costco-dietitians✧ WGNO TV segment featuring Molly’s Costco Finds | wgno.com/good-morning-new-orleans/fueled-wellness-with-molly/fueled-wellness-nutrition-5-top-costco-finds/✧ See more about Kevin’s at www.kevinsnaturalfoods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve heard it a million times: ‘You are what you eat.’ As researchers deliver more science about nutrition and how it affects the microbes in our intestinal tract — our gut microbiome — we’re learning that what we eat is key in managing, treating and even preventing health issues from inflammatory bowel disease to carb cravings to mental illness. Dr. Tim Spector, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at Kings College London, joins me to share his fascinating research on microbes, genetics and diet – and how they’re all connected.LINKS✧ More about + by Tim Spector | www.tim-spector.co.uk✧ Spoon Fed: Why Almost Everything We’ve Been Told About Food Is Wrong | www.tim-spector.co.uk/spoonfed/✧ The Diet Myth: The Real Science Behind What We Eat | https://www.tim-spector.co.uk/the-diet-myth/✧ FUELED Podcast on Nutritional Psychiatry: Food + Mood | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutritional-psychiatry-exploring-food-mood/id1459883591?i=1000489309849✧ Priority access to Zoe at-home test kit | https://joinzoe.com/tim [sponsors include www.coastal.com/fueled for 30% off prescription glasses or sunglasses + free shipping, and www.MyBillie.com/FUELED for $9 starter kit + free shipping always] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the energy drink enthusiasts out there, I’ll jump straight to the good news: There are now a few better-for-you options on shelves, including two that I would even say are actually good for us. In this week's podcast, we explore the science behind the 'recipe' for typical energy drinks and a summary of the brands that feature a cleaner label.LINKS✧ Molly’s WGNO TV segment | www.wgno.com/good-morning-new-orleans/fueled-wellness-with-molly/fueled-wellness-nutrition-love-it-like-it-hate-it-energy-drinks/✧ Molly’s Energy Drink blog post | www.mollykimball.com/2021/04/top-picks-for-energy-drinks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hair that's healthy, strong and full-bodied. Some have it – but how? A wellness-centered lifestyle supports healthy hair from the inside out, and a number of key nutrients have been studied to enhance our locks. In this week's episode, I cover which have been shown to be effective, including my go-to supplements and vitamins for stronger, healthier tresses.LINKS✧ Molly’s interview for InStyle | https://www.instyle.com/hair/best-vitamins-for-hair-growth✧ Vital Proteins Marine Collagen | www.vitalproteins.com/products/marine-collagen-peptides✧ Nutrafol | www.nutrafol.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s debate among health professionals about whether or not we really need to take a multivitamin. In this week’s episode of FUELED, we’ve got the rundown including who can benefit, how to get the most out of your multi, and my go-to brands that are third-party verified. Links ✧ Molly’s Blog on Multivitamins | http://mollykimball.com/2021/03/multivitamins-do-i-really-need-one/✧ Garden of Life mykind Organics Multi | www.gardenoflife.com/mykind-organics-womens-multi✧ GNC Multivitamin Mega + Ultra Mega | www.gnc.com + search mega multi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to celebrate! The food industry is finally looking for ways to trim added sugar, with guidelines calling for stringent parameters and a mandate requiring food manufacturers to disclose added sugars on nutrition labels. My favorite food scientist, Darryl Holliday, Associate Professor of Food Science at the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans, joins me this week to share sugar-slashing strategies that food makers are using, and barriers to dialing back on added sugars. We cover everything you need to know about low- and no-calorie plant-based sweeteners, from how they taste to best ways to use them.LINKS ✧ Food Science Program at University of Holy Cross | www.uhcno.edu ✧ Listen to Darryl + Molly’s Nov 2019 podcast, The Hidden Science Behind Food Labels | https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-hidden-science-behind-food-labels/id1459883591?i=1000489309855 ✧ Read about Darryl + Molly’s alkaline water tests| https://www.oregonlive.com/cooking/healthy-eating/2016/10/is_alkaline_water_good_for_us.html ✧ Center for Science in the Public Interest summary of food additives & ingredients | www.chemical cuisine.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackie Shilstone is one of the most influential fitness, wellness and sports performance experts of today. In addition to designing and directing Performance and Wellness programs across the Gulf South, he has played a pivotal role in the success and longevity of world-class athletes and celebrities including Serena Williams and Linda Hamilton. Mackie joins me this week to discuss his career journey and what drives him to continuously push for more. He also shares the secrets to success, as well as what we can do to overcome self-sabotage.LINKS ✧ www.maxwellnutrition.com ✧ Listen to Mackie’s podcast + find Mackie GNC locations at www.MackieShilstone.com ✧ Search “Mackie’s Workout Wednesdays” at www.wwltv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With attention-grabbing rainbow colors plus the promise of increased energy, better focus and revved metabolism, loaded teas have become the latest trend on and off social media. With names like Tiger Tea, Sweet Tart and Wonder Woman, these vibrant beverages are promoted as nutritious teas, but are they actually worth the hype? Are they even good for you? The answer is complicated, and one that Ochsner Eat Fit registered dietitian Maria Sylvester Terry and I unpack in this week’s episode.LINKSMolly’s article on loaded tea | Betting On Zero | Herbalife documentary via Amazon PrimeHerbalife Nutrition Club Rules 2019 | https://edge.myherbalife.com/vmba/media/1265AF7C-A11D-4449-AA28-C63878172BD0/Web/General/Original/NutritionClubRules.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The concept of our immune system is so abstract; we can’t see it, touch it or hear it. It’s hard for us to visualize, yet we’re constantly in search of the best ways to support, fortify and boost it, now more so than ever before. This week, I share quick and easy strategies you can use to help protect your wellness year-round. LINKSWellness microsteps that benefit our immunity: https://wgno.com/good-morning-new-orleans/fueled-wellness-with-molly/get-fueled-with-molly-wellness-microsteps-that-also-benefit-our-immunity/Home remedies to power up immune system: http://mollykimball.com/2018/11/home-remedies-power-up-soups-smoothies-and-teas-to-fight-flu-season-as-seen-on-nola-com/ 6 strategies to elevate your immune system: http://mollykimball.com/2021/02/6-strategies-to-elevate-your-immune-system/ 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