FUELED | wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball

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

Holidays can feel stressful even in the best of times. And 2020’s barrage of issues can make these stressors feel seemingly unbearable.Addiction and behavior change specialist David Galarneau, MD joins me to share tools and strategies we can start using now to experience less anxiety and more joy this holiday season. LINKSMolly’s Blog Molly’s article | http://mollykimball.com/2018/12/stress-less-holidays-six-strategies-to-slow-down-and-enjoy-more-as-seen-on-nola-com/ Thrive Article | https://thriveglobal.com/stories/non-political-meaningful-conversation-starters-questions/CDC Guidelines for 2020 Holiday Season | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re joined for round 2 by behavioral neuroscientist Erin Hanlon, PhD, sharing her insight on all things sleep + wellness, including the influence of sleep on our endocannabinoid system, strategies for improving all aspects of our sleep, and our expert take on popular supplements and prescription meds promising better sleep. LINKS●Erin Hanlon, PhD | https://news.uchicago.edu/profile/erin-c-hanlon●Molly’s latest blog on Sleep | ●Sleep Revolution Live Q&A with Arianna Huffington [scroll to :30 to bypass tech issues] | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHhWxFlWqWc●The Sleep Revolution best seller by Arianna Huffington● Molly’s favorite sleep mask! | https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Mask-Bedtime-Bliss-Comfortable/dp/B00WRWKOKU/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Bedtime+Bliss+Eye+Mask+for+Sleeping%7CSleep+Mask+for+Men+%26+Women&qid=1604968677&s=hpc&sr=1-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sleep plays a critical role in our weight, our cravings and our hunger levels. It affects our focus, our attitude and even how we enjoy our everyday life experiences. Behavioral neuroscientist and research associate professor at the University of Chicago Erin Hanlon, PhD, joins me to share insights from her sleep research lab, including what happens while we sleep, how much shut-eye we really need and just what happens when we don’t get enough. LINKS●Erin Hanlon, PhD | https://news.uchicago.edu/profile/erin-c-hanlon●Molly’s latest blog on Sleep | ●Sleep Revolution Live Q&A with Arianna Huffington [scroll to :30 to bypass tech issues] | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHhWxFlWqWc●The Sleep Revolution best seller by Arianna Huffington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food sensitivities affect an estimated 25% of us, with symptoms ranging from headaches to hives and grogginess to GI issues. We often don’t realize the chronic symptoms we’re experiencing are caused by the foods we eat. But now, food sensitivity tests are making it easier than ever to identify trigger foods that leave us feeling less than optimal. Food sensitivity expert Susan Linke, MS, RD joins me to share everything you need to know about these tests, from how to get tested to how to interpret the results.LINKS ●Food Reactivity Testing | MRT [Mediator Release Testing] + LEAP therapy: www.nowleap.com●Susan Linke, RD | www.susanlinke.com●Ochsner Fitness Center RD Alexis Weilbaecher [food sensitivities]: nutrition@ochsner.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social media can be an incredible tool to enhance your nutrition knowledge and whole-body wellness, but it can also have a dark side. This week, I'm joined by Maria Sylvester Terry, social strategy manager and registered dietitian for Ochsner Eat Fit, to cover the positives – and the pitfalls – of social media when it comes to our mind, body and spirit. We explore the culture of self-improvement, and she shares insights and strategies for filtering your feed for self-protection and self-preservation. We also uncover how to spot non-experts claiming expertise on social media, why they can be so toxic and how to find the right nutrition and wellness expert for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices