FUELED | wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball

This week on FUELED, we’re flipping the script! Instead of me asking the questions, I’ll be interviewed by special guest Melanie Warner Spencer, lifestyle writer, blogger, editor and founder of the Drink Fit Club. We’ll be chatting all things booze and nutrition, from how alcohol affects our gut health and weight to tips on how to make the process of giving up or taking a break from alcohol a bit easier.LINKS ✧Sign up for Alcohol Free For 40 at www.alcoholfreefor40.com ✧Facebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/alcoholfreefor40/✧Drink Fit Club | @DrinkFitClub on Instagram ✧Satisfy Sweet Cravings with Eat Fit Candied Cashews | mollykimball.com/2020/12/eat-fit-candied-cashews-recipe/✧Spirited Holidays with Zero Proof Cocktails | https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/spirited-holidays-with-zero-proof-cocktails/id1459883591?i=1000501230128✧More about Melanie's alcohol-free experience | http://mollykimball.com/2021/02/what-its-like-to-take-a-year-off-from-booze/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love when treatments that are effective for one issue are shown to be beneficial for another – it’s like taking multi-tasking to the next level! This is the case with some emerging anti-aging science; strategies that have aided post-workout recovery are now showing promise in helping us slow down or even reverse the aging process. This week, I’m joined by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine specialist Nicholas Goyeneche, MD of Ochsner Health to explore some of them, such as cryotherapy, intermittent fasting and infrared therapy. We’ll also share practical advice for layering them into your lifestyle.LinksCryotherapy in Athletes | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5411446/pdf/fphys-08-00258.pdfContrast Therapy | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5411446/pdf/fphys-08-00258.pdfInfrared Radiation | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5505738/pdf/nihms870595.pdf Molly’s Intermittent Fasting Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intermittent-fasting-explained/id1459883591?i=1000444775466Molly’s Science of Sleep Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-sleep-life-changing-impact-sleep-on-our-brain/id1459883591?i=1000497350115 and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-sleep-life-changing-impact-sleep-on-our-brain/id1459883591?i=1000498342166 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on FUELED, we’re continuing the conversation on all things acupuncture with licensed acupuncturist Valerie Viosca, L. Ac. We cover what to expect from an acupuncture session from start to finish, plus various treatments you may experience beyond acupuncture, including electrical stimulation, moxibustion and vacuum therapy.LINKS ✧ NIH on Acupuncture | https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/acupuncture-in-depth✧ Acupuncturist Valerie Viosca’s website with contact info| www.neworleansacupuncture.com/valerie-viosca-lac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curious about acupuncture? In our quest for whole-body wellness, this Eastern medicine approach has become more widely-accepted in the Western world, with data supporting acupuncture for a host of conditions from headaches to addiction to sciatica. New Orleans-based acupuncturist Valerie Viosca, L. Ac., joins me to share the science behind this ancient therapy and how it 'works', plus its benefits and what to look for when choosing an acupuncture practitioner. LINKS ✧ NIH on Acupuncture | https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/acupuncture-in-depth✧ Acupuncturist Valerie Viosca’s website with contact info| www.neworleansacupuncture.com/valerie-viosca-lac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DNA test results tell us if we're sensitive to the effects of carbs, if we metabolize caffeine quickly or if we're at an increased risk for diabetes or breast cancer. But are the results truly meaningful? This week, I'm joined again by medical research scientist Dr. Chris D’Adamo to walk through my personal DNA test; he helps interpret the results for us and explains what the data really means.LINKS✧ About Dr. Chris D’Adamo | https://www.umaryland.edu/lifelong-learning/experts/chris-dadamo-phd.php✧ The Institute for Integrative Health | www.tiih.org✧ 23andMe | www.23andme.com✧ Vitagene | www.vitagene.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can our genes tell us about which diet will work best for us? If you've been wondering whether DNA testing can help you zero in on the right nutritional guidelines for you, there's new research that you may find interesting. Medical research scientist Chris D’Adamo, PhD joins me to explain “DNA diets” and whether it may be right for you.LINKS✧ About Dr. Chris D’Adamo | https://www.umaryland.edu/lifelong-learning/experts/chris-dadamo-phd.php✧ The Institute for Integrative Health | www.tiih.org ✧ More DNA Diet info from Molly on WGNO | www.wgno.com/get-fueled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rituals and habits can be especially healing during the holidays, helping us to stay focused and balanced. Here are 6 am + pm rituals proven to help you be your strongest, healthiest self.LINKSMolly’s past podcasts + recipe that we mention: ✧Choose Joy: Strategies to De-Stress this Holiday Season | https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/choose-joy-strategies-to-de-stress-this-holiday-season/id1459883591?i=1000499440281✧The Science of Sleep | https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/science-sleep-life-changing-impact-sleep-on-our-brain/id1459883591?i=1000497350115✧Protein-Rich Breakfast Ideas | https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/dos-donts-of-breakfast/id1459883591?i=1000489309863✧Salted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup RECIPE | https://wgno.com/good-morning-new-orleans/get-fueled/get-the-skinny-in-the-kitchen-chocolate-salted-peanut-butter-keto-bombs-by-swerve/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the year we’ve all experienced, let’s just say we can all benefit from giving (and receiving) the gift of health. I’m joined by my good friend Ben McLauchlin of Swerve Sweetener, who also happens to be one of the most thoughtful gift-givers I know. Ben has tips for simple-yet-adorable DIY gifts straight from our kitchens, plus we share a dozen-ish more wellness-focused gift ideas that truly show you care.LINKS✧ 100’s of low-carb, GF recipes at www.SwerveSweetener.com ✧ Ben’s Candy Cane Cookies, Dark Chocolate Rum Balls and Banana Bread | https://wgno.com/good-morning-new-orleans/get-fueled/get-the-skinny-in-the-kitchen-holiday-sweet-treat-gift-ideas/ ✧ Ben’s Low-Carb Peppermint Scones | https://wgno.com/good-morning-new-orleans/get-fueled/get-the-skinny-in-the-kitchen-with-swerve-peppermint-scones/✧ Gachi Tea | http://www.gachitea.com✧ Eat Fit Cookbook | www.EatFitCookbook.com | enter EatFitGIFT for 20% off thru 12.31.20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holidays are filled with opportunity to drink beyond our usual limits, and with so many of us spending more time alone, it can be tempting to turn to alcohol to cope with the chaos. But being mindful with our alcohol intake can help us feel more energetic, balanced and focused as we head into 2021. Lifestyle and magazine editor Melanie Warner Spencer joins me to share her experience (and taste tests!) with zero-proof drinks to keep you in the holiday "spirit" - while also avoiding the hangover.LINKS Melanie’s Bon Vivant Blog on MyNewOrleans.com | https://www.myneworleans.com/weekly-blogs/bon-vivant/Melanie’s Michelada | https://www.myneworleans.com/brunch-bunch-melanies-mellow-or-not-michelada/Molly’s past podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-science-of-alcohol-on-our-brain-body-spirit/id1459883591?i=1000489309861Molly’s past podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/zero-proofing-it-halfway-through-alcoholfreefor40-challenge/id1459883591?i=1000489309821Club Soda Mindful Drinking Movement | https://joinclubsoda.com/ Book: This Naked Mind, by Annie Grace | https://thisnakedmind.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It all started with a “What if?" What if we had a cookbook of our most popular Eat Fit restaurant dishes? And, like many projects in our Eat Fit world, the idea soon took on a life of its own. From pitching to dozens of publishers to learning how to style and shoot magazine-quality food photos, we learned so much about the importance of keeping a positive mindset, persistence and resourcefulness. This week, I share an inside look at just how the Eat Fit Cookbook came to be. Find retailers or order online at EatFitCookbook.com with promo code EatFitGIFT for 20% off for podcast listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices