Lena Leva
Eat the PASTA
Eat the Pasta** is where science meets tradition — and common sense wins. Hosted by Lena, a nutritionist with roots in Italy and America, this podcast breaks down the real science of nutrition and health. From fitness fundamentals to fad diets, Lena helps you navigate the noisy wellness world with clarity and confidence. Drawing inspiration from the Blue Zones and her Italian upbringing, she explores how lifestyle factors like community, natural movement, seasonal eating, and joyful living contribute to lasting health and longevity. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, balance your hormones,...
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Episodes
GLP-1: Your Body’s Natural Appetite Messenger – Are You Listening 02.04.2026 25:48
Ever wondered why your body’s hunger signals sometimes feel ignored? In this episode, we dive into GLP-1 – a natural hormone your body produces to help regulate appetite, blood sugar, and digestion. But here’s the catch: just making GLP-1 isn’t enough… are we actually listening to its signal? Tune in to learn how your body creates GLP-1, why it matters, and ways to support it naturally. In the wor...
Blue Zones & My Longevity Hacks 22.01.2026 16:21
Longevity isn’t about extremes, biohacks, or perfection. It’s about simple, repeatable habits that support energy, strength, metabolism, and purpose—for decades. In this episode, I break down the Blue Zone lifestyle habits and how I translate them into real-world longevity staples for my clients at Vici Wellness. Most people think longevity comes from doing more—more workouts, more supplements, mo...
EAT THE PASTA: Cultural Wisdom & the Key to Blood Sugar Control 11.08.2025 16:24
In this episode, we explore how traditional cultures naturally maintained balanced eating patterns—often starting meals with small, intentional appetizers that primed digestion and encouraged mindful eating. We connect these practices to modern science, explaining how meal structure, pacing, and food combinations help control blood sugar levels. You’ll learn why stabilizing blood sugar isn’t just...
The secret to staying health: ENJOYING food more,not less-The Italian approach explained 26.04.2025 23:41
Exploring the cultural differences in Italian culture and how other behavioral habits and lifestyle factors can impact our health.
Eat The Pasta: Diet &Carb Basics 23.05.2024 24:49
This podcast episode explores the biochemistry of carbohydrates, focusing on how the body utilizes carbs and its connection to the Mediterranean diet. It suggests that understanding carb metabolism, insulin resistance, and blood glucose levels could explain why much of Italy avoids obesity.
“EAT THE PASTA” 20.11.2023 25:24
Explore the intersection of Italian and American culinary cultures in my new podcast series, "EAT THE PASTA." As a first-generation Italian, I delve into the impact of cultural eating patterns on my own behaviors and food relationships. Drawing from personal experiences and client interactions, I examine the disconnect or connection between societal attitudes in America and Italy. Join me as we ta...
How to convert from extreme dieting to balanced dieting 12.07.2023 20:31
I will cover how for some extreme dieting and lifestyle changes can work for some and why for others it leads to a never ending cycle !
Reflection:How the pandemic allowed us to level up 20.06.2023 26:00
This is an episode of reflection and manifestation for the entrepreneurs who ventured into the world of business or who leveled up their business in the pandemic. The pandemic was hard for many mentally and physically. It allowed us to be out of our comfort zone and pushed us to want more for ourselves. For some it was a downward spiral but for others including myself it was an upward spiral of ma...
Staying on Track: Consistency 15.10.2022 24:28
Scared of falling off track of your goal? The key is not motivation but consistency. I will talk about the five stages of behavior change that lead to consistency and tips on how to keep moving towards your goal. The reality is that it is hard and life gets in the way. Focusing on these simple tools can help you reach any goal especially a health related goal.
Psychology of Mindset & Motivation with Janette Ghedotte 08.06.2022 54:59
My fabulous guest star, Janette Ghedotte and I break down the psychology of motivation, goals, and motivation. Janette is the CEO & Founder of Accurate Body Language Consulting and is. LLP Clinical Psychologist. She helps others from being deceived by lies and liars. We delve deep into how to motivate ourselves and others(clients etc) and how important it is to understand each other and how th...
Goal setting 12.04.2022 21:37
Execution of goals are what lead us to success. I will detail a plan to help you achieve your goals whether it is fitness or health related or career related. Goals lead to success, but we also need consistency and a plan- or even a backup plan.
Finding your workout plan 21.02.2022 27:58
Part of your weight loss and any health journey should include Exercise. They say you can lose weight with Yoga or Zumba - do you have to do all these classes to lose weight? I will outline the truth and what you need in order to get an exercise plan. As exercise is essential to a healthy body and mind.
Nutrition 101: Portion Control & Balance 11.02.2022 29:21
Once we un learn diets- we can start learning the basics of Nutrition and what our body actually needs. I will break down the quantity and even quality of our essential macronutrients. Although these numbers vary between individuals based off of health conditions, activity levels, and your goals. Listen to understand the differences and how you can decipher what you actually need in your diet!
Nutrition 101: Back to Basics 06.02.2022 25:02
We are all so confused due to the diet trends being pushed in our face. Eat this not that! Don’t eat that TOO much. Beg vegan Keto. The list goes on and on! Let’s learn the basics of Nutrition 101- what does our body actually need- looking at the basic physiology of our body and learning our essential nutrients may help end the confusion and start the path of weight loss or a healthy relationship...
Breaking down diets like Keto 01.02.2022 30:37
Let’s break down some diet trends- what is the diet, why are they a diet, why they work or do not work, why they are hurting our health? In this episode we will focus on the psychological effect of diets, especially Keto. We will also touch on the reasoning behind the keto and the populations it can help and if it will work. Again this series is to -Learn the TRUTH about diets so we can UN LEARN T...
Weight loss starts with the MIND 25.01.2022 23:59
In order to lose weight you have to change your mentality. If you suffer from mental issues such as depression - you may feel stuck and lose that motivation to start quickly due to emotions etc. so we start by creating behavioral changes and adding daily positive habits. Gain the skills you need to never be on an extreme diet again with me
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