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

We've all been there...the day starts strong, we have a healthful breakfast, then work is busy and stressful, on the way home it takes every fiber of our being to resist the Dunkin, the 7/11 and the ice cream shop. And that internal dialogue begins. It's like the angel and the devil on each shoulder. Which one wins often comes down to willpower. But as Jenn says willpower is actually a lot le...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week Jenn wanted to discuss the latest weight loss "innovation." It's a device that's installed in your mouth and locks your jaw so you can only open your mouth 2mm. Yes, this is for real! Developed by researchers in New Zealand it's been the talk of the internet and Jenn's take is here for you. Good i...

As a multibillion dollar, unregulated industry, CBD requires massive consumer education. Not to worry, we’ve gotten covered! This week Sarah Nelson of Green Compass Global joins Jenn to talk all things CBD. From understanding the label and how much CBD we're really getting to reviewing the certificate of analysis and the differences between tinctures, gummy, topicals and more, you won't want to mi...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This is another Jenn-ism for all of us. Know what they are? We bet you do, even if you don't realize it. You know those moments when you rationalize the next indulgent choice because of a previous one? Or those days where you say, starting Monday? Those are examples. What does Jenn have to say about it? Wha...

What a milestone! 100 Episodes! To celebrate, Jenn wanted to feature YOU! Listen in for voicemails from fellow Salad with a Side of Fries Fans. Grab a post-it and a pen, use the notes app on the phone or come back often to reference the show notes; consider this a playlist of greatest hits. This episode not only highlights some of the best of the last 100 episodes, it shows the impact of implement...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. Coinciding with this week's episode about kids' food choices and raising healthful young people, we're uncovering hot dogs. What's meat byproduct?! And mechanically separated chicken?! Are all those other ingredients we can't pronounce OK? If a hot dog is my choice BBQ food, is it really that big of a deal?...

It's hard. Getting kids to eat healthfully is not easy and when we're busy, it's even harder. But raising healthy people is potentially one of the greatest responsibilities and greatest challenges of parenthood. This week Jenn talks to Julie Revelant who has spent years in health journalism and communication with a focus on families. Ever wondered what to do with your picky eater? What d...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. We know what aloe does for our skin but what does it do for our insides? Maybe you've seen those aloe drinks near the coconut water and smart water on the store shelves. Ever wondered what they're all about and how to pick one? In just a few minutes Jenn answers all these questions and more! Like what you'r...

We've normalized some addictions and stigmatized others. How many times have you said "I'm addicted to carbs" and then perhaps at other times judged someone for their smoking habit? We all have habits! Some can be health supportive, some destructive but they're all habits. To discuss the nuances of this often tricky subject, Jenn sits down with Jay Shifman of Choose Your Struggle. Discus...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. Watermelon is one of the foods of the season! From what it gives us, or doesn't give us(!), nutritionally to how to pick them and ways to use every last bit of the fruit, this nutrition nugget may surprise you! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full length episodes; new releases every Wedne...

When the pandemic began and we realized quarantine would last longer than a couple weeks, we called it "the new normal." Now as we start to return to pre-pandemic activities and life, we have a new, new normal. This week Jenn walks us through both the high level and the nitty gritty for this next phase of our lives and wellness. This truly is a life change and thinking about it as such will b...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. Whether you're a baker or someone who looks for the gluten-free, keto-friendly or other diet compliant foods in the grocery store, you want to listen to this! Flour substitutes may or may not be our best choices. What's their nutritive value? How do we swap All-Purpose flour for "alternative" flours in reci...

This week's episode brings us an understanding of two more bodywork modalities: reiki healing and craniosacral therapy. Ever heard of them? Whether you've experienced them yourself, have heard friends mention them or these are new words for you, you're going to love this conversation. Sheila Hay joins Jenn to give us the rundown on both practices, what happens in a session, how they work, when we...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. Admittedly, Jenn is the first one to jump all over the food industry for things they add and what qualities as food in the US, but not all food additives are bad. A few have a bad reputation more because of misunderstanding than actual science. Yet others really are worth avoiding. Listen in to learn about...

It's the wild wild world of wellness. From identifying our symptoms then matching those symptoms with an approach to healing and finding a practitioner we trust, navigating wellness is complicated and confusing! In this week's episode Jenn talks about how we got here and, of course, what to do. Tackling the many pieces to this challenge and offering tools and solutions, this one is certainly...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. After discussing butter a couple weeks ago, some of you asked about ghee. Or maybe you've never heard of it? Either way, listen in to learn if it's the perfect replacement for butter and oil or just another fad food. For more like this, be sure to check out the full length episodes; new releases every Wedne...

Most of us, at one time in our lives or another...or maybe many times, have gone on a diet. Whether we followed a formal "plan" or just tried to make ourselves eat healthier, it was likely coupled with a few conversations of "why did you do that?" and "you can't do this until you do that." What would happen if you let it all go? If you removed these thoughts and even the diet itself? This wee...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. We've definitely heard of Omega 3s. Sometimes we see Omega 6 written on a supplement bottle. What the heck are they? Do we need them? If so, how much? Are we talking about food or supplements or both? In just a few minutes Jenn answers all these questions and more! You might be surprised by what you hear! F...

We know what it's like to be focused on losing weight, training for a sport, etc. So what's it like on the other side? You've hit your goal; now what? This week's episode is all about how we know when we're "there," what adjustments we need to make, what changes and what stays the same. From the mindset and food to fitness, barometers and new goals, it's all here. Interestingly, this is a topic NO...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. Is it the best dairy & lactose-free protein? Should we be having it every day? The popularity of collagen in an ingestible form has grown dramatically. Is there substance behind the hype? And if we want to try it, how do we choose a quality collagen supplement? In just a few minutes Jenn answers all these q...

Is it the basics or the key to our peak performance? Functional strength training and functional fitness are often overlooked but could be the KEY to your physical wellness. This week Jenn sits down with Amy Marshall and Chad Levy, an absolute POWER COUPLE in fitness. Covering their stories, rooted in dance and finding their way to the top of the fitness industry, along with clarifying what functi...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. SO much hype. Bone broth started out a few years ago only in rare health food stores. Now it's everywhere and made by some of the big food companies. What's the hype about? Is it really as good for us as "they" say? And if we want to try it, how do we choose which one? In just a few minutes Jenn answers all...

Sweet or salty? No, not your personality...your cravings! In this episode Jenn walks us through the causes of cravings, which go FAR beyond mood. Did you know your genetics can play a role?! Then, of course, Jenn gives us plenty of ways to work WITH our bodies to manage the cravings and situations that make it difficult to choose a cucumber over a Twix. If you've been relying on willpower, this on...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. Buttered toast or a buttered bagel are on the top of our list of delicious food. Yours too? We thought so. And it seems like Keto is recommending we return to cooking with butter. Then we go to the store and the butter shelves are packed with butter "alternatives." So what are we supposed to eat? Is butter...

"There are many ways of looking at health that are different than what we know as the standard 'healthcare' mentality in the West." We can all broaden our understanding of health. This week, Jenn sits down with Victor Briere, co-founder of the International Institute of Ayurveda, to learn more about Ayurveda. Ever heard of it? You'll be amazed at the connection between all of your choices! As Jenn...