Savor Food and Body Podcast

If you've spent decades following a variety of diet plans or wellness programs, you know how confusing healthy eating can be. In the 80s and 90s, we weren't eating fat. In 2000 we stopped eating carbs and by 2015 we were back to eating fat and only fat...that's if you're eating at all with intermittent fasting.  Add to this confusion, fluctuating hormones, trying to feed other...

Forgetfulness, lack of motivation, easily distracted...if you're feeling any of these things, it could be because we're closing out 2 years of a global pandemic, or because you're a woman in your 40's and your hormones are on some crazy journey and didn't leave you with the itinerary. Or maybe it's ADHD?  A diagnosis of ADHD is becoming increasingly common for adult w...

It's hard and confusing to be an eater these days, isn't it? "Eat this, don't eat that, don't eat after this time or only on these days, and don't forget to log EVERYTHING!" It's overwhelming at best and frustrating more often than not. Let's change that! Learn how to feed yourself with simple, straightforward strategies based on Gentle Nutrition - feed...

If there's 1 diet that continues to stand the test of time when it comes to heart and metabolic health it's the Mediterranean Diet. While anti-carb diets, diets paired with psychology, and intermittent fasting come and go (they're going soon right?), the Mediterranean Diet still holds its own in the health-related scientific literature. A search in PubMed brings up 1865 different re...

I spent years as a young dietitian trying to convince people to switch from white rice to brown rice because I was told that brown rice was healthier - with more fiber and less refined carbs. But what happens when a healthy eating recommendation goes against you're cultural values with food? What happens when you've been taught that white rice is the staple of every meal - to the point t...

If you recently turned 40 or older, you may have been told to start losing weight or avoid gaining weight to prevent common diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. If you recently turned 50 or older, you may be experiencing newfound freedom with the kids are out of the house, your career on auto-pilot, and having more time for YOU - finally! Add these experiences together and you may...

Hot flashes, night sweats, increased anxiety, increased cholesterol, increased blood sugar, increased body weight (especially around the waist), and decreased tolerance for BS... If you're like many women in midlife, this will sound familiar.  Are these symptoms the classic signs of perimenopause? In many cases, yes. Can you control them by dieting? In many cases, you're told yes.  Which...

You know the feeling when you're running as fast as you can to get everything done on your to-do list and you end up exhausted by the end of the day with only a few tasks checked off? Ugh!  If you've been feeling more exhausted, stressed, and burned out lately, this conversation is for you.  Dr. Rebecca Sornson ND returns to the podcast to talk about how to become more resilient to the c...

When's the last time you thought, "what did I eat that's causing my brain fog...and why am I so bloated? I wish I could get my digestion under control."   Or maybe you swing between constipation and diarrhea as your brain spirals into...maybe it's the gluten...maybe it's the dairy...maybe it's the sugar...maybe it's the fat...maybe it's too many carbs.....

Wait, what? Candy for stress relief? Crazy but true. Of course, you could replace candy with any other food like chips, cookies, ice-cream sandwiches...any and all of these foods have helped my clients feel less stressed and more calm in their bodies. I know it sounds wild so before you click away, hear me out on this - literally. Listen to the episode to hear how eating certain foods like candy o...

If you regularly dread going to medical appointments, thinking "ugh, the doctor's office again" as you remember being weight shamed the last time you went for your annual check-up and left with a long list of weight loss tips...   This interview with Dr. Maggie Landes MD will put your mind at ease by giving you simple strategies to help navigate diet cultural-isms (aka weight stigma...

This is shocking but true. Diet culture shows up even in safe spaces like churches, medical offices, schools, sports, family and friend relationships. Join Leslie Schilling MS RDN CEDRD as she describes where she's seen diet culture show up in safe spaces, including the Christian faith. Leslie talks about how her career as an anti-diet dietitian has shape-shifted over the years from working w...

Malak Saddy is back giving us a behind-the-scenes view of how religious practices intersect with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image.  We're talking about how religious practices like fasting can be helpful or harmful when you're working on healing your relationship with food and your body. Malak shares her experience as a Lebanese Muslim American and debunks some of the...

What happens when an investigative journalist turned anti-diet dietitian gets curious about the new fad "wellness program" Noom? Join Carrie Dennett, as she gives us a behind-the-scenes view of Noom, a trendy wellness program, and why it's still a diet no matter how much they toss around the word psychology in their marketing.  We're not here to point shameful fingers. But we a...

Is sugar addiction really a thing? Why does sugar seem to be the root of all evil when it comes to health and wellness culture? Emily Fonnesbeck, anti-diet dietitian, and Stephanie Webb, holistic nutritionist, and certified intuitive eating counselor, are here to answer, is sugar really that bad? Listen to learn... How to identify diet-wellness culture messaging about sugar. What the research abou...

Feeling exhausted from trying to control your eating only to end up in a feeding frenzy after you blow your diet?  Go from frustrated to confident when you learn how to live "beyond the binge!" Do you feel overwhelmed by trying to "get back on track" with healthy eating every Monday or the 1st of the month? This episode is all about how physical, mental, and emotional restricti...

If you've been following along with the past few weeks of podcast episodes, I hope you've found the Getting Started techniques helpful...and I'm guessing you've probably had a question or two pop into your mind - like,   "This is great Amanda, but how much carb, protein, and fat in the Trinity Eating am I supposed to eat to have more energy and better moods?"   That&a...

Let's continue the Getting Started Series with a brief lesson on how to have steady energy and a consistent positive mood throughout the day. This topic is near and dear to my heart because so many of my clients struggle with this when we first start working together - especially women in their later 30's, 40's, and 50's...me too!   If you've ever found yourself raiding yo...

I want to dive a little deeper into the Getting Started process of healing your relationship with food because I know how challenging it is.   I've been in your shoes trying to figure out what the heck to feed myself after years of following diet rules and prescriptions. I remember thinking, "I wish someone would just tell me what to eat!"   Trying to keep up with all my food rules...

If you've ever felt like your health needs a tune-up but you struggle with knowing what and how to eat to be your healthiest self AND struggle with feeling confident in your body this episode is for you.   Trying to weed through all the nutrition, wellness, not-a-diet it's lifestyle advice gets overwhelming real quick. And as a busy woman in midlife who's juggling lots of balls 24/7...

How do culture and family influence the way you relate to food and your body?   This is the big question I asked my guest on this week's episode.   Malak Saddy RDN CEDRD-S is an anti-diet, Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian. She's also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Body Positive Facilitator. Get additional blog posts and resources for intuitive eating during meno...

If you've ever thought that your body didn't belong on a yoga mat because of its size, ability, or age, this episode is for you. Anti-diet Dietitian and Yoga Teacher, Jessica Grosman is here to challenge the diet-wellness culture view of yoga and offer tips on how you can find a greater sense of calm on or off the mat. Hear how Jessica defines yoga as an intersection or integration of bo...

You've done all the diets. Lost weight. Gained weight. Tried to find body acceptance and body love by fitting into skinny jeans only to end up frustrated, bingeing on chips, and hating yourself afterward. You're ready to try a new approach. So you Google Intuitive Eating and you get a list of book reviews, blog posts, and news articles on the pluses and minuses of doing Intuitive Eating....

You've done it! You've made the big decision to stop dieting and you're loving how food freedom tastes!   Until you see your body size change, feel guilty for eating too much (insert guilty food pleasure here), and feel out of control with food. Get additional blog posts and resources for intuitive eating during menopause on my website www.alpinenutrition.org Before you go, subscrib...

Get additional blog posts and resources for intuitive eating during menopause on my website www.alpinenutrition.org Before you go, subscribe to the show, leave a review, and share the episode with a friend!