FUELED | wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball

If you've noticed the ever-growing number of low-carb and keto ice cream options in the freezer section of your local grocery store and you're on the fence about trying them out, give this episode a listen. I share a rundown on the most popular brands, including their ingredients, nutritional stats and - most importantly - how they rank, according to our informal taste test panel!LINKMolly’s article | http://mollykimball.com/2021/05/low-carb-keto-ice-cream-pints-how-they-measure-up/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for budget-friendly finds that are fast, easy and – yes – good for you? You’ll want to check out these Trader Joe’s finds that make it more convenient than ever to squeeze nutritional goodness into meals and snacks on the fly.Links✧ http://mollykimball.com/2021/05/12-trader-joes-finds-under-5/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every now and then, a certain "health food" will catch fire. You've seen them all over social media, plastered on magazine covers and seemingly just about everyone is singing their praises. But often, many of these foods receive more than their fair share of glory – and for far too long. Here’s a look at five foods and ingredients that – in my opinion – have been given too much hype and five less glamorous options that are well worth adding to your plate.LINKS✧ Gut Microbiome podcast with Professor Tim Spector | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gut-microbiome-our-wellness-whats-the-connection/id1459883591?i=1000517263457✧ Plant-based sweeteners podcast with Dr. Darryl Holliday | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-sweet-shift-the-food-industrys-move-away-from-added-sugar/id1459883591?i=1000513559753✧ Molly’s article: 5 over-hyped + under-hyped foods | http://mollykimball.com/2021/05/5-overhyped-foods-5-that-deserve-your-attention/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So here’s the deal: Sports drinks aren’t always our best option for hydration, even when we’re exercising. And traditional sports drinks are loaded with sugar and artificial food dyes. But staying well-hydrated is essential, so this week on FUELED, I’m sharing the rundown on my top picks - and what to steer clear of - when it comes to fueling performance and optimizing hydration.LINKS ✧ See links for brands in Molly’s “Love it, Like it, Hate it” Sports Drink TV segment on WGNO | https://wgno.com/good-morning-new-orleans/fueled-wellness-with-molly/fueled-wellness-nutrition-love-it-like-it-hate-it-sports-drinks-electrolyte-replenishing-drinks/✧ Molly’s blog post on Top Picks for Sports Drinks | http://mollykimball.com/2021/03/top-picks-for-healthy-sports-drinks/✧ Past episode: The Science of Muscle Cramps with expert Bob Murray | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-muscle-cramping-expert-interview-w-dr-bob-murray/id1459883591?i=1000489309847✧ Past episode: Behind the Brand with ICONIC Protein Drink | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-brand-iconic-protein/id1459883591?i=1000489309822 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A child's perspective is everything. Seeing the world of wellness and nutrition through the lens -- the unfiltered lens -- of a child isn't just interesting; it's enlightening. This is the case in this rather unique episode of FUELED, an impromptu interview in which 9-year-old Josh Bertram flips the script, asking me his top questions about wellness and other things that kids are curious about.CONTENT FOR EPISODE NOTES Send me your kids’ questions via email, DM on social or – even better yet – they can ask their questions themselves via phone and we may air their questions directly!✧ phone | 504-842-9572 [confidential office line]✧ email | molly@mollykimball.com ✧ message via social | @MollyKimballRD on Facebook + Instagramand we may play their question directly, or just email me at molly@mollyjkimball.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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