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

Curious about what it might look like to work with a health coach? Wondering what it takes to see progress on your health journey? Is there more to nutrition than eating the "right" foods, and how do you know if your choices are paying off?  In this episode of Salad with a Side of Fries , Jenn dives into some signs and benchmarks of nutritional progress, including whether blood work can be a...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about ProMix Protein Bars, available in whey and vegan options. Are these bars a healthy snack to keep on hand? Jenn walks us through the ingredients to see for ourselves. Tune in to see if this bar, a favorite of athletes and fitness pros, will be your favorite too. Like what you're...

Have you shied away from lifting weights because you don’t want to “bulk up?” Have you found a workout you like and keep doing it over and over? Are you intrigued or confused by fitness recommendations you see online? This episode will answer your questions and debunk fitness myths!  This week, Jenn welcomes Sarah Thomas, host of Burn Fat and Feast . Together, they dive into topics like belly...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about compounding consistency. A one percent effort each day can make a huge difference in a year when you are consistent. Jenn is providing some examples and reasons why compounding consistency is the ticket to changing your life. Tune in to learn how you can put in just a little...

Have you tried every diet under the sun to lose weight or stop overeating, and end up at the bottom of the ice cream pint before you realize what happened? You haven’t failed, our brains are literally wired this way. But we can rewire our brain’s “circuits” with a simple method called, Emotional Brain Training.  This week, Jenn is joined by Dr. Laurel Mellin to discuss Emotional Brain Trainin...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about temptation bundling. Have you heard of it? You’ve probably even done it before. Temptation bundling is when you find things or activities that you want to do and tasks that you don’t necessarily want to do or have been putting off, and doing them together. Tune in to hear so...

How do we get ourselves to do the things we know to do? How do we make healthful actions a priority? This week's guest tells us the simple process. Better yet, he helps us make it easy too. Tune in to learn how to create new and lasting habits! This week, Jenn is joined by author and speaker Andrew Jobling. The episode kicks off with Andrew talking about his journey restricting food while being a...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about being ticklish. She is discussing the science behind being ticklish and why some people aren’t ticklish at all! Tune in to learn why we can be ticklish at times and not others, plus why being ticklish has an evolutionary component! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check...

With so many items available at Costco, it can be tricky to determine what is a truly healthier option vs. what is just marketed as a good option. Jenn is here to help! This week, Jenn is diving into all things Costco. She walks through a variety of items from meat, to refrigerated foods, frozen foods, and even some non food items. Jenn discusses the nutrition facts, how you can spruce up a meal u...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Gatorade Protein Bars. These protein bars are marketed as all the rage amongst fitness professionals, but are they the best option for you? Tune in as Jenn walks through the nutrition facts and her likes and dislikes about this protein bar, so you can determine if it’s somet...

Do you feel stuck when things get too overwhelming? Do you wish there was a better way to navigate busyness or crazy schedules, especially when life throws you curveballs? Our guest today shares her CURVE method to help take the stress out of seemingly uncontrollable situations.  On this week's episode, Jenn is talking with time management coach Anna Dearmon Kornick. They discuss how a large...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about rucking. Have you heard of it? It is when you walk while carrying extra weight on your back which is said to have a host of benefits. Does Jenn think rucking is a good element to add to your movement routine? Is it safe for everyone? Tune in to hear her thoughts. Like what y...

If you’ve ever lost weight only to gain it back, you are not alone! This weight re-gain is referred to as relapse and it’s extraordinarily common and this is a must listen! Jenn explores the complexities of breaking the yo-yo dieting cycle, understanding relapse rates in weight management and what we can do to reduce our own relapse rate.  This week, Jenn discusses the psychological and behav...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about PFAS and weight gain. These are chemicals that don’t break down in our bodies or in the environment. PFAS can be found just about everywhere in our modern lives. Research is showing that PFA’s impact weight gain and potentially by more than our diets(!), but how? And is this...

It can feel so frustrating trying to determine what will actually work when it comes to health and weight loss. Maybe you feel like you’ve tried everything, or you’ve been dieting for more than 10 years and still aren’t seeing the results you want. Tune in to understand why.  This week, Jenn is joined by community pharmacist Dr. Kathy Campbell to discuss how our bodies are (or aren’t) adaptin...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks, and approachable science. This week, Jenn's talking about OWYN Protein Shakes. With so many pre-made, single-serve protein shakes out there, it can be hard to determine which is the best option for a quick on the go snack. Jenn breaks down the nutrition facts and marketing for OWYN Protein Shakes and gives her insight on how they a...

Understanding how metabolism works and all the different aspects that go into metabolic health can feel overwhelming. This week Jenn is breaking it all down into digestible pieces, so you can create metabolic flexibility.  In this episode, Jenn is discussing metabolic flexibility. This is the body’s ability to burn different types of fuel (sugar or fat) depending on what’s available. She brea...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks, and approachable science. This week, Jenn's explaining why and how mindset is a muscle. She explains how to workout your mindset muscle, and the best ways to fuel it. From books, to meditation, to who you surround yourself with daily, there are a variety of ways to exercise your mindset muscle! Tune in to learn more. Like what you'...

Do you know how much sugar you eat in a day? The answer may come as a shock, but Jenn is here to help us understand our sugar intake and give us practical steps to eat less sugar, and still enjoy our food.  Are hidden sugars sneaking into your food? Today, we're diving deep into the surprising places sugar hides and the powerful impact it can have on your body. Navigating how much sugar you'r...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about rice cakes. Rice cakes get a lot of attention as a great quick healthy snack…but are they really? Jenn walks through the nutrition facts, explains how they are “empty carbs” and yet still shares great tips for how you can healthfully implement rice cakes into your day, if yo...

Jenn and her guest Kate are letting you in on a little secret today - you have the power to change your life. This episode is packed full of tips on how to stop living your life on default mode, and how to design the life you live.  This week, Jenn is joined by empowerment coach Kate House. Kate shares about her quarter life crisis, and how she determined that she needed to take control of he...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about naked carbs. Maybe you’ve been hearing of naked carbs lately but you aren’t exactly sure what that means. Eating naked carbs means that you are eating carbs by themselves, which can cause blood sugar spikes. Don’t worry, you don’t have to give up your favorite foods. Jenn wa...

We all know that we need to eat more vegetables, but what if you just can’t stand them? And what if the only way you can think of to eat them is salads? Maybe you just haven’t cooked vegetables in a way that you truly enjoy. Our guest this week offers ideas and tips but, above all, encourages you to play with your food to find what you love! On this week’s episode, Jenn is joined by Hollywood cate...

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about 30 seconds a day. What if Jenn told you that you could reprogram your brain to be healthier by committing to doing 30 seconds of something a day. Based on two recent studies that she has read, she is explaining what you can do to reprogram your brain, and why it takes such l...

We can’t believe we have hit 5 years of Salad With a Side of Fries! This episode highlights audience questions from the Live podcast recording in NYC. Tune in to hear the answers to those questions that can benefit anyone on their health journey. If you’re new to Salad with a Side of Fries, this is a great episode to start with. In this episode, you will hear questions that audience members asked...