Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven

Today we’re exploring the unique ways Immigrants and Latinx communities fall prey to health-related pyramid schemes and wellness scams. Our dietitian friend Dalina Soto is one of the few Spanish speaking registered dietitians working in the Philly area and we’re talking with her about celebrating cultural eating and why eating rice, tortillas and stewed goat is a great thing.  In This Episode We’l...

Since the beginning of the pandemic, depression, insomnia and other mental issues have increased by 60%! But what does that have to do with GUT HEALTH? Today on the pod, we’re talking with our return guest and internationally renowned microbiome expert, Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum. Dr. G is the real deal, as his work has been cited over 38,000 times in the scientific literature. He is also credited with...

Today we're re-airing one of our favorite episodes! We talked with Sabrina Strings, an Asst. Professor of Sociology about the racial origins of fat phobia. Fearing the Black Body is her first book and it's a necessary read (especially for people working in healthcare!) She digs deep into the history of the white, thin ideal and how it's directly related to our society's disgust for black bodies. D...

Do you sometimes wish that there could be an on and off switch for sleep? (*Raises hand*) Do you find it difficult to stay alert and productive throughout the day? (*Raises both hands*)  In this mini-sode, we discuss our pathways to better sleep, practical items to aid in a sustained slumber, and the art of winding down. In This Episode We’ll Cover: Hacks for what to do when sleeping is difficult ...

Have ya’ll heard of @betches? It’s one of my FAVORITE accounts on IG. Today on the pod, we sit down with Betches co-founder & the co-host of the @dietstartstomorrow podcast Sami Sage. What started as a weight loss podcast turned into an intuitive eating and body image acceptance journey. We’re obsessed with the practicality (and humor) in each of their episodes. Today we talk to Sami about her...

Bedtime hunger is real and many people end up feeling guilty about having a snack or meal right before bed. There are so many rules for when to stop eating and what to eat as the last meal of the day so what should you do when that hunger kicks in? We’re here to help. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • Why blanket meal timing recommendations are not helpful • How to identify potential causes for night...

What have you heard about MSG? There’s a lot of myths and stereotypes surrounding this flavor enhancer. Chances are, much of what you may have learned about MSG is wrong. Today on the podcast, we are dispelling myths and unveiling the toxic and racist history behind MSG. Our expert for this episode is none other than Kim Phạm (@kim_tpham) a self-proclaimed “internet weirdo” and co-founder of @Omso...

We are going there ya’ll! We’re talking all things sex today with Dr. Lindsey Brooks, sex therapist turned sex educator. Sexual empowerment is absolutely connected to wellness and provides a powerful way to connect deeper with ourselves. Tune in to learn more about building sexual self-knowledge and developing pleasure-positive mindsets.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • How sexual empowerment is co...

Do you think body acceptance has reached the black community? Today we’re talking with Tamara Melton, Registered Dietitian and co-founder of Diversify Dietetics on the topic of Black Beauty Standards, and how society influences how the self-worth of Black women. We talk about everything from hair texture to skin tone to flat tummy tea to juice cleanses, waist trainers and the infamous “snap back”....

Today we are hanging out with one of our favorite food content creators, Nasim Lahbichi aka @lahbco! Born and raised in a Puerto Rican-Moroccan household in Brooklyn, Nasim believes in the power of nourishing our bodies and he aims to help others gain a sense of that power in the kitchen and at the table. Nasim’s work is so stunning and we’re always in awe when we come across his work and the powe...

Did you know our birthdays are one day apart? Jess' birthday was yesterday and Wendy’s is TODAY. Next week we’ll be in Joshua Tree celebrating together (and checking out the progress made on my @jewelcrestcottage new construction project). Today on the podcast we talk about our thoughts, fears and hopes about getting older. We didn’t think this episode would be as deep and reflective as it was, bu...

Prediabetes rates have been rising and there’s so much confusion and stigma associated with the diagnosis. Today we’re talking with dietitian friend Alice Figueroa about what prediabetes is and the importance of a compassionate and individualized approach to treatment. Alice recently authored Prediabetes Diet and Action Plan and is passionate about promoting universal access to nutrition support,...

Let's talk about veganism in the Black community, shall we? Today's mini-episode is a continuation of a conversation we had with our favorite podcast guest Marquisele "Mikey" Mercedes. As a Presidential Fellow at the Brown University School of Public Health, Mikey's doctoral training focuses on the intersection of fat studies and race/ism. Mikey shares her insight on Black veganism and whether or...

How have 10 years gone by?! Today we’re celebrating this huge milestone by reflecting on all the ups, downs and in-betweens. We started Food Heaven to improve access to nutrition education in black and brown communities. Never in a million years would we have thought that this would be a full blown brand that we would run together as friends. It’s been a wild ride and we’re so grateful! Along with...

CALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS!!! Whether you have a business, a side hustle, or a just great idea, you NEED to tune in to today’s episode. This week, we talk to the one –the only– Morgan DeBaun, who is basically Steve Jobs to Black Millennials. Morgan is the Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading media company for Black culture. Under her leadership, Blavity has launched several leading consum...

This week we have one of our favorite guests BACK on the podcast talking about the many ways fatphobia shows up in public health initiatives. Marquisele Mercedes is a doctoral student and writer from the Bronx and her doctoral training and interests are at the intersection of fat studies and scholarship on race/ism. She looks at how racism, anti-Blackness, and fatphobia shape health care, research...

Being in constant pain all the time is incredibly debilitating and can impact all areas of life.  Oftentimes invisible to others, so many people (especially women) suffer in silence and have their experience with chronic pain questioned or dismissed. Today we’re talking with Jessica Murnane, author of the new book Know Your Endo: An Empowering Guide To Health + Hope With Endometriosis. Jessica tal...

CALORIE COUNTING. So many of us have done it (and many still are) but is this actually helpful? The truth is, in many cases, calorie counting can be a manifestation of disordered eating. I know, SHOCKING, especially because calorie counting is so normalized in our culture. Today on the podcast we talk about some surprising truths about calorie counting and how to break up with this practice if it’...

Last month we shared an article written by our dietitian friend @RDrealtalk that lit our DMs on fire chillle. The article was essentially about how about how disordered eating was the new clean eating. A lot of you were shook by this statement (we werent expecting that) and wanted clarification. We got a TON of questions, comments and concerns about your own eating habits (or eating habits of love...

Have you ever followed someone on IG and wondered if they were as cool IRL as they are on the gram? That’s the thought we had when we started following Adrianna of @acozykitchen. Turns out, she’s even better in real life than online! We had the pleasure of sliding in her DMs early in the pandemic and discovered that she’s super fun, cool, genuine and a boss! Today on the podcast we chat it up with...

Have you completely fallen off track with intuitive eating during the pandemic? This is totally normal considering how insane this past year has been! You may find yourself skipping meals, experiencing changes in appetite, not being motivated to cook, and the list goes on. Today we’re talking about practical ways to navigate these things. We’ll be covering: • How to be more compassionate and under...

Curious about how we turned our passion project into a profitable business? Tune in to today’s episode, where we share all our business bts and lessons we’ve learned along the way. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • How our business started and ways we’ve been able to grow • The importance of transparency when it comes to money • How we currently make money from Food Heaven  • Why you should support s...

You had so many questions from last week's episode about self-objectification so we had Dr. Lindsay Kite come back and do a Q&A! Lindsay is the founder of Beauty Redefined and co-author of More Than A Body: Your Body is an Instrument, Not an Ornament. Together with her twin sister, they are dedicated to promoting body image resilience.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • The issues with self-objec...

Today we’re talking with Dr. Lindsay Kite, the founder of Beauty Redefined and co-author of More Than A Body: Your Body is an Instrument, Not an Ornament. Together with her twin sister, they are dedicated to promoting body image resilience.  In This Episode We’ll Cover: • The concept of beauty and whether or not it serves us • Self-objectification and the ways it can be harmful • How media plays i...

We’re so thrilled to bring you this interview with Julia Turshen, where we talk about all things food, cooking, body image, and social justice. Julia Turshen is the bestselling author of Small Victories, Feed the Resistance, and Now & Again. Her latest cookbook, Simply Julia, will be out in March, 2021. She is the founder of Equity At The Table (EATT), an inclusive digital directory of women/n...