Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss

Have you been told you need to reduce your stress levels, but haven’t been given tangible steps on how to? Today’s episode will share tips and tricks on how to manage stress, both the physical (hormones) and the mental aspects. .  Jenn is joined by women’s health and hormones specialist, Ali Damron to discuss how the mind-body connection works. Ali talks about the 5 pillars of hormone health...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about corn. She discusses the 4 different types of corn, if it’s healthy for you, and why you may find it in your poop. You may be surprised to know how much corn is in your diet. With the majority of corn being genetically modified, how can you add this delicious vegetable (and gr...

Are the healthy food alternatives you're eating actually as good as you think they are for your health?  Today, Jenn is going through some of the common snack options that are marketed as healthy to determine if they are in fact a healthy alternative. From dried fruit to veggie chips, to meal delivery services and more, she is hitting it all. She breaks down the nutrient facts in a variety of...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about focus. Whatever you are choosing to focus on is what will be highlighted in your life. Consider what you are focused on and switch your mindset from the negatives to the positives. Tune in to hear some great examples and coaching about creating a focus for success. Like what...

Are you ready to say F birth control? Tune in if you want to safely get off birth control, learn what your symptoms may be telling you, and focus on alternatives to hormonal birth control. This episode is part 2 of the 2-part conversation about birth control. Part 2 features Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and Women’s Health, Hormone, and Fertility Specialist, Rach Hoepp...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about tofu. Often used as a plant protein, tofu can be a great food to balance blood sugar and boost cardiovascular health. It has a high nutrient density and is a very versatile food to add to your diet. However, tofu has stirred up concerns, as it’s made from soy, and whether or...

Are doctors telling us the truth about hormonal birth control? Do our doctors even know all of this? Tune in today to learn the facts behind hormonal birth control (IUD, pill, etc.) and how it may be affecting you or someone you love. Trigger warning: this episode mentions death and suicide.  This episode is part 1 of a 2-part conversation about birth control. Part 1 features author and media...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about luteolin. It’s not a new supplement. Traditional Chinese Medicine has been using luteolin for centuries to treat diseases such as hypertension, inflammatory disorders, and as anti cancer. There seems to be a few different biological effects like anti inflammation, anti allerg...

If you’ve ever said “I’m addicted to (a food)” or you’re ready to truly overcome food addiction without dieting, this episode is for you!  On today’s episode, Jenn is joined by Glenn Livingston, the author of Never Binge Again . Glenn discusses his story of overcoming food addiction as well as the studies he performed to understand why food addiction is so difficult to manage. He gives us a g...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about Laughter. Is laughter truly the best medicine? Laughing can increase oxygen intake, stimulates the heart, lungs, and muscles, and increases the endorphins released by the brain. It relieves the body’s stress response and can soothe tension. Tune in to learn how you can get mo...

Does the thought of tracking food make you cringe? Learn how to use tracking as a positive tool to improve your health. This week Jenn is talking about tracking without counting calories, macros, or points. Tracking can feel daunting or cause you to feel like you have to restrict things, but Jenn is here to explain the value of tracking. Tracking isn’t just for the foods you are eating, but also t...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about autophagy. What is autophagy? You may have heard about autophagy as a way to get younger, healthier cells. This seems to be the latest anti-aging strategy, but does it truly work? On its own, our cells go through autophagy when your cells are stressed, deprived of nutrients a...

If you’re over 40 and struggling with your weight or your fitness, this is for you. On today’s episode Jenn is joined by fitness expert Brad Williams. Brad specializes in helping people over 40 improve their health, strength, and longevity. During this episode, Jenn and Brad talk about what Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is and how to raise it, even as you age. Brad goes into detail about how to use f...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about PBfit. If you are unfamiliar with PBfit, it is a powdered peanut butter option sold in many stores. PBfit can be added to foods to boost your protein intake and minimize the fat typically found in peanut butter. However, due to the production process, PBfit is no longer a who...

If everything you do for your health is ME effort, learn how WE effort can help you achieve your health goals. Keeping your goals and ambitions silent can affect how successful you are. This week Jenn talks about ME vs WE effort, and how bringing a community on board to help you stay accountable is the best way to hit those goals. She talks about the impact of loneliness on our health and the powe...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about the weight of muscle vs. the weight of fat. This is, in fact, a myth; muscle does not weigh more than fat. A pound is a pound is a pound. The difference lies in the surface area taken up by a pound of muscle that is different from the surface area of a pound of fat. A pound o...

The key to getting the results you want is about more than just the foods you eat! On today’s episode, Jenn has sports dietitian and the founder of Planos Nutrition, Andres Ayesta on the show. Andres shares the 4 pillars of his Nutrition Blueprint Method and how each pillar creates a successful journey to reaching your goals. He talks about the All or Nothing Disease and Self Compassion Syndrome a...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about Popsicles. Popsicles are a popular choice when it comes to having a cold, sweet treat or a substitute for ice cream, but did you know that popsicles qualify as an ultra-processed food? Popsicles contain high sugar content and additives such as gums and thickeners that, studie...

How do you define health? And whose definition of health is dictating your choices? Learn how to become your own health advocate to achieve individualized optimal health.  On today’s episode of Salad With A Side of Fries, Jenn dissects what health is and how we can take responsibility for our own health. She talks about insurance companies and medical providers define health and how decisions...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about strawberries. June is the best time of year for strawberries, so get them while you can! Strawberries are packed full of antioxidants, studies have shown they have two to eleven times more antioxidants than other fruits. They can help with heart health, support reduced inflam...

Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro are creating a deadly standard in diet culture. Jenn is telling us the real short cut, as she sees it.  Today, Jenn is discussing the trending diet pills (or really pharmaceuticals being used for weight loss) that are currently taking the market by storm: Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. While your insurance may be covering these pills to assist with weight loss, are t...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about grapes. Grapes are a great option as a snack because they have excellent nutrients and are less likely to spike blood sugar…even if your diabetic friend said grapes have too much sugar. Red, black, or purple grapes are high in antioxidants and are great for people with endome...

Although it is common, it is not natural for your period to be painful and a miserable experience!  Today Jenn is joined by functional nutrition practitioner Leah Brueggemann who specializes in balancing hormones. Leah walks us through the four different phases of a woman’s cycle, including what your energy may be like in each phase, the ways to eat and move your body, and what signs to look...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about cottage cheese. Cottage cheese is all the hype right now, especially since the cottage cheese diet went viral, but is it the answer to weight loss? Jenn breaks down the nutrition facts for cottage cheese and discusses the pros and cons of adding it to your diet. With 14g of p...

Could your perfectionism actually be a sign of depression? Today, Jenn is talking with Dr. Margaret Rutherford, a clinical psychologist with thirty years of experience, who is also an author, TedX speaker, and podcast host. Dr. Rutherford discusses the two types of perfectionism, and how one version of it is maladaptive and is actually harming us. She describes what socially determined perfectioni...