FUELED | wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball

Ann Maloney has been writing and editing stories about food for more than 25 years, including her current role as food writer and recipes editor for The Washington Post. She joins me to share an inside look at food writing, from how story topics are conceived and researched to the process of recipe testing. She also shares insights into what she’s learned along the way about positivity and perseverance.Links:How to make substitutions for spices, herbs, dairy and meat in your everyday cooking | link here Egg substitutions for cooking and baking when the store shelves are emptyA guide to baking substitutions for flour, sugar, yeast and more | link hereIf you suddenly need to learn to cook, these resources will help guide you | link here How to freeze fresh vegetables while preserving their best qualities | link hereDry herbs get a bad rap, but they can be flavor powerhouses. Here’s how to use them. | link hereQuarantine cooking advice from the original experts on thrifty meals: Home ec teachers | link hereWe challenged our favorite chefs to cook out of the pantry — ours, not theirs | link here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FUELED is all about helping you live your healthiest, strongest life possible. Of course, wellness isn't limited to humans, so this week, we’re focusing on our furry friends. Dr. Matthew Levy of Levy Veterinary Hospital joins us to share his guidance and approaches to pet nutrition. He provides tips on treats, supplements, toxic human foods to avoid and how to read pet nutrition labels.Links:WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines | link here Pet Nutrition Alliance (Calorie calculator, DareToAsk tool for information in choosing pet food brand): | link here Body Condition Score- Dogs | link here - Cats | link here American College of Veterinary Nutrition list of diplomats | link here  Veterinary Oral Health Council approved products | link here ASPCA Poison Control | link here  Petfoodology Blog | link here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your step-by-step guide to breakfast, including a cereal upgrade and dozens of fast & nutritious breakfast options.Links:Molly on WGNO: 7 ways to add more protein into breakfast | link here Molly in NOLA.com: Navigate the cereal minefield | link hereKay’s Naturals is offering a 30% discount with NOLA2020 at checkout at KaysNaturals.com.Western Bagel Co’s Perfect 10 Protein Bagel | link hereCSPI’s Nutrition Action newsletter | link here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave’s Killer Bread has become a cult favorite across America, attracting both health-conscious consumers as well as those who root for second chances in life. This week on FUELED, I’m joined by the company’s Brand Manager, Cristina Watson, who shares what goes into creating such a wholesome, nutritious product as well as some of the brand’s latest innovations. LINKS Dave’s Killer Bread (DKB) Links:Second Chance Employment | link hereDKB Foundation | link here Toaster Talk e-newsletter: Link to signup is at the bottom of all DKB’s website pages Social:Facebook: @DavesKillerBreadTwitter: @killerbreadInstagram: @daveskillerbread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entrepreneur, author and co-proprietor of world-renowned restaurant Commander‘s Palace Ti Martin knows well what it means to adapt and evolve during periods of crisis, whether it’s a hurricane or global pandemic. This week on FUELED, she shares her experiences and insights on how we can turn times of adversity into opportunities to learn, grow and become better versions of ourselves, and why allowing ourselves to be uncomfortable is a necessary element of transformation.LINKS www.CommandersPalace.comDocumentary | Ella Brennan: Commanding the Table Order Commander’s Palace Nationwide via GoldBelly!  Link hereNOCHI | New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest hesitations people have around starting a ketogenic diet is the concern that the diet can lead to dangerous levels of high cholesterol. This week on FUELED, I delve deep into the connection between keto and cholesterol, what lab results really tell us and how we can keep our cholesterol levels in check.LINKS Molly’s keto podcast with Dr. Ethan Weiss, link hereContact for Molly’s team of Registered Dietitians at Ochsner Fitness Center: nutrition@ochsner.org Find an RD in your area, link here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If we can’t travel as we would like, at least cooking allows us to bring the culture of the world into our own homes. In this episode, we’ll be talking about three traditional products of Italy – Parmigiano Reggiano, traditional Balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil – that truly give any Italian dish an authentic touch. I'm joined by experts and producers in each of these items to better understand why these staples are the soul of Italian cuisine and how we can use them to up our culinary game.Links:Antonia + Parma: Ristorante Angiol D'Or – ParmaAntonia’s airbnb in Parma, link hereParmigiana Reggiano Expert | Daniela Lanfredi Email: danielalanfredi@hotmail.it Website: www.danielalanfredi.comFacebook link here + Instagram: @daniela.lafrediTraditional Balsamic Vinegar | Acetaia Picci, website here  Sicilian Olive Oil Producer | Asaro Farms, website here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Working 24/7, your brain is always “on,” controlling everything you do, from your breathing and heartbeat to your movements and thoughts, even when you’re sleeping. This means your brain requires a constant supply of fuel, which comes from the foods you eat. Put simply, this “fuel” can directly affect the structure and function of your brain and, ultimately, your mood. This week, I share the latest research in nutritional psychiatry, including how and why food directly impacts our mood and our mental health, plus dos and don’ts on mood-boosting foods to include in your diet.LINKSThe Effects of Dietary Improvement on Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis of 16 Randomized Controlled Trials (46,000 people): Psychosom Med. 2019 Apr; 81(3): 265–280. A Randomised Controlled Trial of Dietary Improvement for Adults With Major Depression (The 'SMILES' Trial): BMC Med. 2017 Jan 30;15(1):23.Ochsner Fitness Center Registered Dietitians: Nutrition@ochsner.orgBrand-Specific Shopping Lists via Eat Fit Smartphone App: link hereMolly’s Podcast: Stock the Perfect Pantry: link here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People have been drinking tea for thousands of years, and for good reason; there’s plenty of evidence that shows drinking tea regularly can have a lasting impact on our wellness. This week on FUELED, I’m joined by Mimsie Ladner, founder of artisan tea brand Gachi, to delve into the surprising world of tea. Learn about tea’s hidden health benefits, fascinating history and brewing dos and don'ts.Links/Additional reading:Shop Gachi tea: www.gachitea.comUse code FUELED to get free shipping on your order.Visit Gachi's blog for tea brewing guides, tips and tricks and tea-inspired recipes: www.gachitea.com/blogs/news/Cooking with tea: www.seriouseats.com/2015/09/how-to-cook-with-tea.htmlHidden health benefits of tea: https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/health-and-wellness/2019/december/health-benefits-of-teaPJ Farm (Hibiscus tea): https://pjfarm.com/shop/ols/products/hibiscus-roselle-organic-herbal-tea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every parent wants their kids to grow up feeling positive about their body and comfortable in their own skin. And for the most part, this positivity starts at home. Dr. Shannon Caspersen, psychiatrist and assistant professor at Weil Cornell Medical College, joins me to discuss the power of our words and our behaviors, as well as strategies we can use to ensure the kids in our lives understand that their shape and size does not define their self-worth.Links:Dr. Shannon Caspersen’s website: www.shannoncaspersenmd.comNational Eating Disorders Association, link hereConnect with Molly’s team of Registered Dietitians at Ochsner Fitness Center: Nutrition@Ochsner.org Find an RD in your region, link here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices