Simple Nutrition Insights

Send us Fan Mail Puedes sentirte seguro de ti mismo un minuto y completamente abrumado al siguiente; el entrenamiento de triatlón tiene la particularidad de sacar a la luz ambas sensaciones. Analizamos cómo es realmente el proceso de pasar del "claro, me apunto" a darse cuenta de que la carrera es una realidad: los nervios, la logística y esos primeros días en la piscina que te ponen en...

Send us Fan Mail Your body can be ready, and you can still get humbled by a borrowed bike, unfamiliar gears, and one tiny detail you forgot to practice. I’m Leonilla Campos, a registered dietitian and founder of Field by Leo, and I’m breaking down my sprint triathlon experience from start to finish: what went well, what surprised me, and what I would absolutely do differently next time. I share th...

Send us Fan Mail Tu liderazgo no falla porque "necesites más disciplina"; falla cuando tu cuerpo funciona con un combustible inconsistente. Abordamos con franqueza el costo oculto de la baja energía: pensamiento nublado, decisiones más débiles y el hecho de rendir a la mitad de tu capacidad, incluso cuando tu agenda indica que estás «arrasando». Desde el principio, desafiamos la idea de...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership advice loves strategy and mindset, but if you’re running on fumes, none of it sticks. We get real about the overlooked driver of performance: energy. Not “motivation” energy, but the physiological kind that determines whether you can think clearly, stay patient, and make strong decisions when it counts. If you’re a high achiever who keeps pushing through brain fog, irri...

Send us Fan Mail Ese reflejo de terminar todo lo que hay en tu plato puede parecer un signo de buenos modales, pero también puede ser un guion de vida que te desconecta de tu propio cuerpo. Hablamos sobre el mandato de "dejar el plato limpio" con el que muchos de nosotros crecimos, especialmente en la cultura familiar mexicana, donde la comida está profundamente ligada al respeto, la gra...

Send us Fan Mail Guilt about leaving food and the urge to eat fast often come from childhood rules and scarcity, not a lack of discipline. We talk through how food stories shape adult eating and how to rebuild trust with hunger, fullness, and choice.  • how clean your plate rules override hunger and fullness cues  • why food behaviors are learned survival strategies, not moral failures  • how food...

Send us Fan Mail El agotamiento no siempre se manifiesta en forma de pánico o lágrimas. A veces se parece más a despertarse cansado, entrenar duro a pesar de todo, cumplir con el trabajo a pura fuerza de voluntad y preguntarse por qué la energía nunca regresa por completo. Analizamos a fondo esa fatiga crónica y silenciosa, así como la biología que la sustenta, porque tener una energía sostenible...

Send us Fan Mail You can be crushing your goals and still feel like you’re running on empty. We’re talking about that specific kind of exhaustion where you wake up tired, lean on caffeine just to start, and wonder why your energy never fully bounces back. I’m Daniela Campos, registered dietitian, and I’m pulling apart a common blind spot for driven people: what looks like “stress” is often metabol...

Send us Fan Mail El brócoli, las uvas, el té verde y un tazón de frutos rojos pueden sonar a consejos nutricionales básicos, hasta que se examina su química. Profundizamos en la oncofarmacognosia dietética, el área de investigación que explora cómo los compuestos bioactivos presentes en los alimentos pueden influir en vías relacionadas con el cáncer, tales como la inflamación, el estrés oxidativo...

Send us Fan Mail Food can act like information, and your cells are listening. We sit down with Aditi to explore dietary oncopharmacognosy, an emerging area of oncology nutrition that looks at how bioactive compounds from plants (and even microbes and marine sources) may influence cancer prevention and support recovery alongside standard care. If you’ve ever wondered why dietitians keep talking abo...

Send us Fan Mail ¿Alguna vez has buscado la báscula y te has sentido peor, en lugar de mejor? Te explicamos por qué perder peso rápidamente suele costar músculo: el tejido que mantiene el metabolismo en marcha, estabiliza el azúcar en sangre, favorece la densidad ósea e incluso se relaciona con la salud cerebral y la longevidad. La solución no es un plan extremo; es un enfoque más inteligente que...

Send us Fan Mail Sprinting toward weight loss can feel thrilling—until the bill comes due in the form of lost muscle, low energy, and a slowed resting metabolic rate. We dig into what most plans miss: muscle is not just about strength or looks. It’s a metabolic organ that helps regulate blood sugar, supports insulin sensitivity, protects bone density, and stabilizes your day-to-day energy. When th...

Send us Fan Mail A lot of good food never makes it to a plate. In Fresno, that often looks like backyard trees dropping grapefruit and lemons by the bucket and packing houses tossing out “imperfect” mandarins that taste just fine. We sit down with Simon and Aleeza, the founders of All For Kindness, to unpack how a simple idea—rescue surplus fruit and deliver it fast—grew into a volunteer-powered n...

Send us Fan Mail ¿Te sientes nervioso, cansado y atrapado en un bucle de navegación nocturna y café por la mañana temprano? Analizamos el cortisol desde una perspectiva nueva, sin tácticas de miedo ni falsas "desintoxicaciones", y explicamos cómo el estrés se convierte en un problema solo cuando falla la recuperación. Descubrirás por qué el objetivo es un ritmo diario saludable, no cero...

Send us Fan Mail Tired of hearing that a “cortisol detox” will fix everything? Let’s set the record straight and rebuild your stress resilience with simple, science-backed habits. We dig into what cortisol really does for your body, why rhythm matters more than a quick fix, and how to move from wired-and-tired to steady energy with practical changes you can keep for life. We start by breaking the...

Send us Fan Mail We break down how everyday nutrition shapes fertility, energy and hormone balance, and why preparation beats quick fixes. Gabriela Rosa shares field-to-plate eating, the 10% for the soul, and a clear plan to reduce endocrine disruptors while making meals doable. • field-to-plate eating and nutrient-first meals • 10% for the soul to sustain consistency • protein and produce as anch...

Send us Fan Mail We explore how weight bias harms health, from early childhood to exam rooms, and why care must center respect, context, and evidence over assumptions. Practical steps show how to shift language, policies, and environments for safer, more effective support at any size. • clear definition of weight bias and stigma • difference between health promotion and shaming • early onset in ch...

Send us Fan Mail Cuestionamos la tendencia a “invertir” la pirámide alimenticia y explicamos por qué los hábitos sencillos y adaptados a la cultura son mejores que las reglas extremas. Exponemos los aciertos del nuevo modelo, sus errores y cómo planificar comidas equilibradas que respeten el presupuesto, los análisis clínicos y la tradición. • MyPlate como plantilla práctica para el día a día • Ve...

Send us Fan Mail We break down the new federal nutrition framework, separating solid guidance from risky messaging on red meat, saturated fat, and grains. Our goal is to give you clear, practical steps that respect your health, budget, and culture. • why whole foods and fewer ultra-processed products still stands • how to personalize protein without overreaching targets • risks of prioritizing red...

Send us Fan Mail We explore how monk fruit and maltitol can deliver sweet, vegan desserts without the blood sugar rollercoaster, and we make two simple drinks: millet-milk hot chocolate and a citrus-ginger immunity boost. Practical tips, clear ratios, and ingredient sourcing make it easy to try at home. • guest’s path from microbiology to nutrition consulting • why maltitol often beats stevia for...

Send us Fan Mail We share a science‑first, humane roadmap for helping autistic children thrive, from gut‑immune‑brain basics to realistic school advocacy. Dr. Theresa Lyons explains how to pair parent intuition with the right tests and why small, consistent steps beat try‑everything chaos. • New research on non‑persistent autism and why it matters • Using intuition plus data to guide decisions • W...

Send us Fan Mail We explore how clear data, simple habits, and dietitian guidance can cut through grocery aisle confusion and help people make faster, healthier choices. Galen Karlan-Mason from GreenChoice shares new findings on ultra-processed foods, why retailers matter, and how personalization empowers every shopper. • founding spark in the egg aisle and the problem with label claims • upbringi...

Send us Fan Mail We trace how modern period products can hide toxins that disrupt hormones, and we map a practical path toward non-toxic swaps that actually fit daily life. Arielle shares the product development journey behind safer period underwear and how “getting back in flow” starts with listening to the body. • late studies uncovering heavy metals, PFAS, and fragrance in pads and tampons • wh...

Send us Fan Mail Perimenopause affects every woman at some point in life but often doesn't get the attention it deserves, with symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep issues starting as early as our late 30s. As women, we need to advocate for ourselves during this transition and find providers who listen to our concerns rather than dismissing them as normal aging. • Perimenopause us...

Send us Fan Mail Carolyn K. Haeler shares her journey from a life-changing celiac diagnosis to creating Mightylicious, a brand revolutionizing gluten-free baked goods with products so delicious even people without dietary restrictions choose them. • Diagnosed with celiac disease at 31 after months of deteriorating health • Discovered that gluten is not just in obvious foods but used as preservativ...