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Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss
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Nutrition tips that actually work. Real-life healthy eating, balanced diet tools, and weight loss tips you can use today with coach Jenn Trepeck.*
If you have searched for nutrition tips, tried to keep a healthy lifestyle, or felt stuck following popular weight loss tips, this podcast is for you. Get straightforward wellness advice that works in real life, plus strategies for a balanced diet, sustainable healthy eating, and a smarter approach to fitness and nutrition. Is your diet making you hungrier, crankier, or less healthy? Tune in and find out.*
Free gift: Schedule a 15-minute curiosity call with Jenn to explore what is possible for you. https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/contact/
Welcome to Salad with a Side of Fries, where wellness meets real life. Award-winning host Jenn Trepeck, health and lifestyle coach and author of Uncomplicating Wellness, cuts through the noise with clear answers you can trust. Ranked in the top 1.5% of podcasts worldwide, the show won Ear Worthy’s Best Health Podcast in 2024 and 2025 and was nominated for Best Independent Podcast both years. Jenn also won Women Who Podcast’s Stellar Interview award in 2025 after being named one of Podcast Magazine’s 40 under 40 in 2022.
Jenn’s motto is “wellness without the weirdness.” With more than 17 years coaching after solving her own food struggles, she knows how confusing the industry can be. Each week you get the foundations of a balanced diet, sustainable healthy eating, metabolism basics, and long-term holistic health, plus straight talk on fad diets and supplements.
What you will get by listening:
✅How to eat and how to cheat, guilt-free
✅Nutrition tips that work in the real world
✅Weight loss tips that are effective, never restrictive
✅How to build a balanced plate at home, on the road, and eating out
✅Smart strategies for sustainable habits that include your favorite foods
✅Evidence-based insights on fitness and nutrition
✅Conversations about holistic health that go beyond food
✅Wellness advice you can use right away
About Jenn Trepeck:
Jenn is a health coach, speaker, and consultant who blends humor with practical science. She has helped thousands improve energy, metabolism, and confidence in their choices through one-on-one coaching, group programs, her book, and this podcast.
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If you are ready to trade guilt for freedom, confusion for clarity, and boring salads for fries on the side, press play. Health gets doable here.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This podcast and its guests are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Nutrition Nugget: Kodiak Frozen Waffles
1w ago00:12:01Tap to summarizeNutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Kodiak Frozen Waffles, the popular breakfast brand a listener swears by. Are these grab-and-go waffles really the wholesome, protein-packed breakfast the packaging promises, or is there more going on once you flip the box over and read the fine print? Jenn breaks down the calories, the fat, the protein, and the carbs, then digs into the ingredient list to see what is really fueling that "epic day" the marketing keeps promising. She weighs the pros against a few surprising catches, including one number on the label that gives her pause. Is this a breakfast staple or strictly an on-occasion treat? Tune in to hear Jenn's verdict. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/ RESOURCES:Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramNutrition Nugget: Trader Joe's Sweet & Sour Gummy WormsKEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Nutrition Nugget, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Health Tips, Wellness Tips, Kodiak Waffles, Frozen Waffles, Whole Grain Waffles, High Protein Breakfast, Protein Waffles, Weight Loss Tips, Healthy Breakfast Options, Net Carbs, Added Sugar, Blood Sugar Balance, Glycemic Index, Nutrition Labels, Ingredient List, Canola Oil, Whey Protein Isolate, Wheat Protein Isolate, Fiber Intake, Dietary Fiber, Sodium Content, Processed Foods, Breakfast Meal Planning, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Healthy Fats, Protein Sources, Meal Balance, Carbohydrate Counting, Food Marketing, Health Food Myths, Grocery Store Shopping, Real Food Ingredients, Nutrition Coaching, Wellness Podcast, Real Life Nutrition, Frozen Breakfast Foods, Quick Breakfast Ideas, Meal Prep, Food Label Reading, Healthy Eating Habits, Protein Per Serving, Whole Foods Nutrition, Are Kodiak Waffles Healthy, Kodiak Waffles Nutrition Facts
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What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease (feat. Dr. Eric Osansky)
1w ago00:48:14Tap to summarizeStruggling with unexplained weight loss, racing heartbeats, or anxiety that won't quit? Your thyroid could be the hidden culprit behind it all. This episode uncovers the truth about hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease, from early warning signs to natural healing strategies most doctors never mention.Host Jenn Trepeck sits down with functional medicine expert Dr. Eric Osansky on Salad with a Side of Fries to explore how diet, stress management, and gut health can help restore thyroid balance naturally.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How to spot early symptoms of hyperthyroidism, from a racing heart to sudden weight loss✅ Why Graves’ disease is often autoimmune, and how the triad of autoimmunity and 4 triggers fuel the condition✅ Natural options like bugleweed and motherwort that may support a balanced thyroid✅ How healing the gut and managing stress can influence long-term thyroid healthThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Meet Dr. Eric Osansky, author of Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease, Hashimoto’s Triggers, and The Hyperthyroid Healing Diet04:59 Dr. Osansky shares how he first noticed symptoms of Graves' disease through an elevated heart rate09:50 A breakdown of key differences between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism symptoms13:55 Exploring the autoimmune triad and how genetics, triggers, and leaky gut interact17:28 Environmental toxins, mold, and chemicals that may trigger thyroid imbalances22:03 Conventional treatment options like antithyroid medication and radioactive iodine explained26:30 Natural first steps for safely managing hyperthyroid symptoms and discussion of goitrogens31:22 Why stress management and quality sleep are essential for thyroid healing36:42 The gut thyroid connection and how gut health impacts hormone conversion39:34 Final thoughts on iodine intake and finding the right balance for thyroid supportKEY TAKEAWAYS: 💎 Managing hyperthyroidism naturally is possible for many people through diet, herbs, and lifestyle changes💎 The three legs of the autoimmune triad, genetics, environmental triggers, and leaky gut, must all be addressed for lasting healing💎 Conventional treatments like radioactive iodine and thyroidectomy do not resolve the underlying autoimmune cause💎 Prioritizing gut health, sleep, and stress management supports both thyroid function and long-term remissionABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Eric Osansky brings over 15 years of chiropractic care, functional medicine, and nutrition expertise. After achieving remission from Graves’ hyperthyroidism in 2009, he has dedicated his career to empowering others to address thyroid and autoimmune conditions naturally.As the published author of Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease, Hashimoto’s Triggers, and The Hyperthyroid Healing Diet, he shares actionable insights and evidence-based strategies. His podcast, Save My Thyroid, educates listeners on effective, holistic approaches to thyroid health.With advanced credentials, including a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, certifications as a Clinical Nutritionist (CCN) and Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), and training in herbal therapy, Dr. Osansky continually expands his knowledge through conferences and specialized courses.RESOURCES: Today's Episode Sponsor: BetterHelpBecome a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramAbout Uncomplicating WellnessText ‘Book’ to 833-801-0500The Mess of StressGUEST RESOURCES: Uncomplicating Wellness with Jenn Trepeck - Save My Thyroid: Healing Tips for Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's - Apple PodcastsSave My Thyroid - WebsiteEric Osansky DC, IFMCP - Instagram Natural Solutions For Graves' Disease & Hashimoto's Thyroiditis - FacebookDr. Eric Osansky DC, IFMCP-Natural Thyroid Doctor - YouTubeQUOTES: 00:20 "When you have too much thyroid hormone, it typically speeds things up." – Dr. Eric Osansky19:42 “It's helpful to understand the categories of the triggers because they also inform how we approach addressing the hyperthyroid.” – Jenn Trepeck24:34 "None of these are addressing the cause of the problem." – Dr. Eric Osansky26:12 "What all of the typical Western interventions are doing is causing underactive thyroid versus getting back to a regulated thyroid." – Jenn Trepeck37:45 "The conversion of T4 to T3 happens in the gut." – Jenn Trepeck41:10 “We make certain decisions when we're in a healing phase. That doesn't necessarily mean that that's the rest of our life, forever.” – Jenn TrepeckSEO KEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Nutrition Nugget, Health Coach, Weight Loss For Real Life, Hyperthyroidism, Graves Disease, Thyroid Health, Thyroid Hormone, TSH, Free T4, Endocrinologist, Autoimmune Condition, Leaky Gut, Gut Health, Antithyroid Medication, Methimazole, Propylthiouracil, Radioactive Iodine, Thyroid Surgery, Thyroidectomy, Bugleweed, L-Carnitine, Motherwort, Goitrogens, Cruciferous Vegetables, Iodine, Selenium, Adrenal Testing, Cortisol, DHEA, Secretory IgA, Stress Management, Sleep Quality, Thyroid Eye Disease, Weight Loss, Weight Gain, Heart Palpitations, Elevated Heart Rate, Functional Medicine, Nutrition, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism, Glyphosate, Toxins, Epstein-Barr Virus, Natural Treatment For Hyperthyroidism And Graves Disease, How To Heal Hyperthyroidism Naturally
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Nutrition Nugget: The Feel Bar
2w ago00:15:00Tap to summarizeNutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about the Feel Bar. A viral Instagram reel promising organic ingredients, adaptogens, and a bold dig at a competitor sent Jenn straight to the nutrition label to see if The Feel Bar lives up to the hype. The protein and fiber numbers look promising, but a closer look at the sweeteners, the source of fat, and a mysterious mismatch between the marketing graphics and the actual package raises a few questions. Is the cordyceps dose high enough to make a difference, or is it more marketing than function? Is this really a "notice how you feel" kind of bar, or just another premium snack riding a trendy ingredient list? Jenn breaks down the ingredients, the math, and the messaging to figure out where the Feel Bar really lands to help you determine whether it earns a spot in your snack rotation or stays on the shelf. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/RESOURCES:Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramNutrition Nugget: Barebells Protein BarsKEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Nutrition Nugget, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Health Tips, Wellness Tips, Protein Bar Nutrition, Feel Bar, Protein Bar, Nutrition Facts, Ingredient List, Organic Ingredients, Medjool Dates, Allulose, Cordyceps, Adaptogens, Ashwagandha, Functional Ingredients, Net Carbs, Added Sugar, Dietary Fiber, Saturated Fat, Sunflower Butter, Cocoa Butter, Plant Protein, Pea Protein, Vegan Snack, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Grain Free, Non Gmo, Nut Free, Snack Bar, Rule Of Five, Weight Loss, Wellness Podcast, Clean Eating, Blood Sugar, Low Glycemic Sweetener, Marketing Language, Nutrition Label, Food Label Reading, Healthy Snacking, Mushroom Supplements, Immune Support, Energy And Stamina, Real Food Ingredients, Are Feel Bars Healthy, Best Protein Bar Ingredients To Look For
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How to Break the Cycle and Build Generational Health
2w ago00:50:18Tap to summarizeSuppose the habits shaping your family's future were set decades before you were born? This episode of Salad with a Side of Fries dives into the real, practical steps behind building generational health and finally breaking cycles of diet culture, stress, and chronic disease.Host Jenn Trepeck unpacks how breaking the cycle begins with honest conversations, family history, and daily choices around hydration, sleep, and stress management (including family meals) that any household can start putting into practice today for lasting, healthy aging.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ Why generational health is really about the lifestyle we pass down, not just the genes we inherit✅ How to talk to picky eaters using energizing foods and fuel-based language instead of good and bad labels✅ The real protein needs for growing kids and teens✅ How modeling healthy behavior around stress, screens, and family meals teaches kids more than any lecture or ruleThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Why life expectancy is dropping and how generational health can reverse that trend07:06 Breaking the cycle of childhood diet rules, sneaking treats, and food restriction08:56 How family history of disease and epigenetics shape the lifestyle patterns we pass down15:13 The six human foundations behind every healthy lifestyle17:17 Nutrition tips for handling picky eaters using fridge first and energizing food language21:23 Calculating real protein needs for growing kids and teenage athletes based on body weight29:12 Modeling calm, stress management, and the importance of connection and community33:27 How GLP-1 medications are quietly reshaping shared meals and family food culture40:02 Using screen time and modeling to teach kids healthy, generational health habitsKEY TAKEAWAYS: 💎 Family history of disease is often a lifestyle pattern passed down, not a fixed genetic sentence💎 The six foundations of health: nutrition, hydration, movement, sleep, stress, and community, never change from generation to generation💎 Talking about true hunger with kids builds a healthier relationship with food than restriction ever will💎 Shared family meals are one of the most powerful tools for building connection and long-term healthRESOURCES: Today’s Episode Sponsor: BetterHelpBecome a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramAbout Uncomplicating WellnessText ‘Book’ to 833-801-0500Is it Really Uncurable? (feat. Dr. Aaron Hartman)The Diseases You Don't Have to Get and the Blood Markers That Prove ItHow to Know You're Healthy and Not Just Not Sick90's vs NowHealth and Nutrition for Kids and TeensThe Kids are Not Alright. Are We? #skinnytok #tiktoxic (feat. Dr. Jillian Lampert)Sex Ed for 2022 (feat. Justine Ang Fonte)QUOTES: 00:00 "Statistically, you are spot on. Over time, life expectancy is getting shorter. Recognizing that you would like that cycle to end with you is potentially the most powerful choice we can make.” - Jenn Trepeck10:36 “The reality is, it's how we live our lives.” - Jenn Trepeck16:20 “It matters at every age, and especially understanding that lifestyle is inherited.” - Jenn Trepeck42:57 “Let's figure out what quality nutrition, movement, hydration, stress management, sleep, community/connection, mindset, looks like.” - Jenn Trepeck44:02 “There's the phrase, die young at a very old age.” - Jenn TrepeckSEO KEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Nutrition Nugget, Health Coach, Weight Loss For Real Life, Generational Health, Breaking The Cycle of Dieting, Family Nutrition, Healthy Habits, Picky Eaters, Energizing Foods, Energy Zappers, Fridge First, Kids Protein Needs, Functional Nutrition, Lifestyle Medicine, Epigenetics, Family History Of Disease, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes Prevention, Life Expectancy, Longevity, Multivitamins For Kids, Hydration, Movement For Kids, Sleep For Kids, Diet Culture, Weight Watchers, Metabolic Health, True Hunger, Food As Fuel, Grocery Shopping With Kids, Sandwich Generation, Community And Connection, Mindset, Stress Management, Screen Time, Modeling Healthy Behavior, GLP-1 Medications, Disordered Eating In Kids, Shared Family Meals, Wellness Coaching, Healthy Aging, Preventable Disease, How To Build Generational Health As A Family, Breaking The Diet Culture Cycle With Kids
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Nutrition Nugget: Slowmaxxing
3w ago00:17:28Tap to summarizeNutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about slowmaxxing, the viral trend that flips hustle culture on its head. Is the answer to burnout really found in 48-hour chocolate chip cookies and 15-minute coffee rituals, or is that taking things a little too far? Jenn breaks down what slowmaxxing really means, why it might be the antidote to internet brain rot, and how it connects to the priorities we already claim to care about. Does slowing down mean getting less done, or could it be the missing piece that makes everything else work better? Tune in to hear how Jenn is putting this trend to the test in her own life, and whether she thinks it is worth adopting or just another wellness fad dressed up with a new name. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/RESOURCES:Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramClearing Up Brain Fog and Powering Up Brain EnergyThere's Not Enough Time in the Day (feat. Megan Sumrell)Feeling Off Track? Follow the CURVE (feat. Anna Dearmon Kornick)Morning Routine ChecklistNutrition Nugget: Senobi Breathing7 Types of RestKEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Nutrition Nugget, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Health Tips, Wellness Tips, Slow Maxxing, Slow Living, Hustle Culture, Burnout Prevention, Protein Maxxing, Fiber Maxxing, Weight Loss, Wellness Coaching, Mindful Living, Self Care, Morning Routine, Single Tasking, Multitasking, Time Management, Digital Detox, Screen Time, Stress Management, Anxiety Relief, Emotional Wellness, Sleep Issues, Digestive Health, Gratitude Journal, Presence Practice, Mindfulness, Nervous System Regulation, Breathwork, Sunobi Breathing, Work Life Balance, Productivity Tips, Calendar Blocking, Buffer Time, Rest And Recovery, Seven Types Of Rest, Nature Connection, Glimmers, Nutrition Coaching, Healthy Habits, Overwhelm Relief, Intentional Living, Coffee Ritual, How To Avoid Burnout Naturally, Slow Living Tips For Busy People
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How to Know You're Healthy and Not Just Not Sick
3w ago00:42:40Tap to summarizeDo you ever wonder what the real signs of good health look like when nothing is technically wrong yet? Most people wait until a medical diagnosis to pay attention. Still, your body sends honest signals every single day, long before any lab report or blood test ever catches up to the truth about how you feel inside.In this episode of Salad with a Side of Fries, host Jenn Trepeck breaks down nutrition and movement, mental health, sleep quality, digestion and elimination, hormonal balance, and self-trust, giving listeners a practical, judgment-free way to recognize true wellness and learn to trust their own bodies.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How to evaluate digestion and elimination patterns as an everyday marker of real health✅ Why sleep consistency matters just as much as total hours for genuine recovery✅ The link between nervous system regulation and how well you handle everyday stress✅ How body composition and menstrual cycle regularity offer clues about hormonal balanceThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Previewing some of the signs of good health05:11 Debunking the cultural myth of what signs of good health are supposed to look like08:26 Exploring your relationship with food, appetite awareness, and building mindful eating habits10:28 Digestion and elimination patterns reveal your gut health12:52 The real purpose of movement and how healthy exercise and movement differs from punishment-based workout habits15:46 Body composition, menstrual cycle regularity, and other hormonal balance clues worth tracking closely17:12 Emotional health, self-trust, and the power of setting healthy boundaries in everyday relationships24:30 Sleep quality, sleep consistency, and why deep sleep matters more than total hours logged nightly31:59 Hair, nails, skin, gum health, and other overlooked health markers worth watching for wellness38:52 Should you trust your body or the influencers onlineKEY TAKEAWAYS: 💎 Real wellness is not about looking a certain way; it is a holistic wellness picture built from many small everyday signals💎 A strong immune system shows up in how quickly you bounce back, not in never getting sick at all💎 Your relationship with food should feel relaxed and guilt-free, not restrictive, chaotic, or driven by fear💎 Learning to ask for help and set healthy boundaries is just as important to your health as diet or exerciseRESOURCES: Today’s Episode Sponsor: BetterHelpBecome a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramAbout Uncomplicating WellnessText ‘Book’ to 833-801-0500The Diseases You Don't Have to Get and the Blood Markers That Prove ItIs it Really Uncurable? (feat. Dr. Aaron Hartman)Clearing Brain Fog and Powering Up Brain EnergyHow Your Immune System is Like GoldilocksA Functional Approach to Headaches & Migraines (feat. Dr. Meg Mill)QUOTES: 12:00 "Does your skin bounce back after you pinch it? A sign of hydration is a sign of wellness." - Jenn Trepeck17:45 "Are you on the same team as your body or are you always fighting it?" - Jenn Trepeck19:20 "It's living in the middle, in the gray, in the wishy-washy and being okay with that." - Jenn Trepeck25:26 "It's more about, on the whole, how we sleep." - Jenn Trepeck29:57 "Not getting sick ever isn't the requirement for being healthy. It’s bouncing back quickly." - Jenn TrepeckSEO KEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Nutrition Nugget, Health Coach, Weight Loss For Real Life, Signs Of Good Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Body Fat Percentage, Menstrual Cycle, Digestion And Elimination, Hydration, Skin Elasticity, Urine Color, Movement And Exercise, Mental Health, Emotional Health, Spiritual Wellness, Sleep Quality, Sleep Consistency, Deep Sleep, Energy Levels, Focus And Memory, Immune System, Stress Management, Healthy Boundaries, Self Care, Gut Health, Oral Health, Gum Health, Tongue Color, Body Temperature, Respiratory Rate, Hearing Health, Headaches, Nail Health, Hair Health, Holistic Wellness, Nervous System, Heart Rate Variability, Body Composition, Relationship With Food, Appetite Awareness, Mindful Eating, Self Trust, Wellness Coaching, Health Markers, Emotional Regulation, Hormonal Balance, How To Know If You Are Healthy, Signs Of Wellness Without Blood Work
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Nutrition Nugget: Clear Protein Soda
4w ago00:08:12Tap to summarizeNutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Clear Protein Soda. Are you looking for a bubbly, refreshing way to hit your daily protein targets, or is the wellness industry just trying to pack protein into things that do not need it? When a friend asked Jenn about the latest trend of clear protein sparkling waters, she had to dive deep into the nutrition label to see if these drinks are truly “clearly” superior or just another clever marketing gimmick. On the one hand, you get 20 grams of high-quality whey isolate with zero sugar, making it an easy option for a quick snack. On the other hand, could the intense alternative sweeteners be sabotaging your taste buds and keeping you hooked on sweet flavors? Is this carbonated shortcut a brilliant addition to your health routine, or are you better off chewing your protein and sticking to plain club soda? Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/RESOURCES:Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramKEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Nutrition Nugget, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Health Tips, Wellness Tips, Protein Water, Clear Protein Soda, Clean Simple Eats, Protein Seltzer, Whey Protein Isolate, Grass Fed Whey, Sparkling Water, Nutrition Nugget, Weight Loss, Wellness Podcast, Jenn Trepeck, Healthy Beverages, Protein Supplements, Postpartum Depression, Ingredient Standards, Third Party Tested, Zero Sugar, Low Lactose, Stevia Leaf Extract, Cherry Lime Flavor, Nutrition Facts, Advanced Recovery, Filtered Water, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Reb M, Sweetener Alternatives, Protein Snack, Liquid Consistency, Food Cravings, Healthy Eating, Diet Myths, Sugar Free Soda, Functional Drinks, Protein Intake, Taste Buds, Sweet Flavor Addiction, Dietary Choices, Health Reset, Protein Source, Is Clear Protein Soda Healthy, Clean Simple Eats Protein Soda Review
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Is it Really Uncurable? (feat. Dr. Aaron Hartman)
Jul 800:41:52Tap to summarizeWhat if the word uncurable really just means a doctor has run out of ideas? This episode dares you to question that verdict and discover a functional medicine approach built on gut health, trace minerals, and nervous system repair that has helped many people defy impossible odds and rewrite a hopeless diagnosis into a story of hope.Host Jenn Trepeck welcomes Dr. Aaron Hartman to Salad with a Side of Fries, where he shares how chronic illness recovery starts with the basics everyone overlooks, and why patients in remission from conditions like multiple sclerosis prove healing is possible even when doctors say there is nothing more they can do.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ Why the label “incurable” often just means idiopathic (unknown cause) and how functional medicine looks deeper✅ How gut health, sleep, and stress form the foundation of true chronic illness recovery✅ The connection between hypermobility, dysautonomia, mast cell activation, and autoimmune disease✅ Why organ meats, bone broth, and trace minerals support the nervous system and healingThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to this episode on functional medicine and rethinking an incurable diagnosis03:47 Dr. Aaron Hartman explains cerebral palsy and his daughter Anna's dire early diagnosis07:17 Why incurable and idiopathic are labels Dr. Hartman refuses to accept and exploring the mast cell activation, hypermobility, autoimmune, gut, and dysautonomia super syndrome15:28 The big three foundations of gut health, stress regulation, and quality sleep for healing21:41 Why trace minerals, organ meats, and bone broth matter for true nutrient-dense nutrition24:38 Practical sleep hygiene tips rooted in circadian rhythm and nervous system regulation28:58 Balancing sugar addiction and dopamine-driven cravings with real food healing habits31:43 How the body's self-healing capacity applies at any age, from childhood through adulthood37:12 Lipid medicine: Using fats to heal your bodyKEY TAKEAWAYS: 💎 An incurable diagnosis often just means a doctor has run out of answers, not that healing is impossible💎 Gut health, stress regulation, and quality sleep are the foundation every chronic illness recovery plan needs💎 The body retains a self-healing capacity at any age, though how well it heals depends on how well it is supported💎 Vetted health information and a skilled clinician matter more than trending advice from social mediaABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Aaron Hartman's journey with functional medicine started when he & his wife adopted their first daughter from foster care. She has cerebral palsy & countless dietary issues. They went from specialist to specialist and, even as a physician, he felt let down & confused. His daughter's health struggles forced him to confront an uncomfortable realization: Our current healthcare system doesn't have all the answers. His wife, however, refused to give up hope. She ultimately pointed him to functional medicine. His daughter & other two kids began to thrive. After years in family practice, he felt called to make a dramatic shift.He now helps patients identify leverage points in key areas of their lifestyle & health that harness their body's remarkable power to heal and begin living the vibrant life they deserve. He has become the ‘go-to’ doctor for difficult cases in central Virginia.Dr. Hartman’s new book, UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds, chronicles his personal and professional journey focusing on his daughter's diagnosis, the medical system's treatment options and the road Aaron was forced to take to get his girl the best care possible.As a clinical researcher, Dr. Hartman has been involved in over 70 clinical studies; he is the founder of the Virginia Research Center and currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the VCU School of Medicine.In 2016, he founded Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicine, where he focuses on caring for complex patients who have fallen through the cracks in our current health care system.RESOURCES: Today’s Episode Sponsor: BetterHelpBecome a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramAbout Uncomplicating WellnessText ‘Book’ to 833-801-0500GUEST RESOURCES: UnCURABLE Book - WebsiteAaron Hartman MD - WebsiteAaron Hartman MD - YouTubeAaron Hartman MD - InstagramRichmond Functional Medicine - WebsiteRichmond Integrative - FacebookAaron Hartman MD - XAaron Hartman - LinkedIn Medical Gaslighting | Lyme | Chronic Infections | Metabolic Syndrome | Insulin Resistance - WebsiteConnected Health - WebsiteQUOTES: 01:03 "This week we're talking about a word that can be really scary, and that word is uncurable." - Jenn Trepeck09:20 "There are these commonalities in a bunch of different diagnoses, and they tend to be this immune response or an activation in the body." - Jenn Trepeck20:12 "Quality and quantity of sleep, nutrients, and the quality of our food help send safety signals to the nervous system." - Jenn Trepeck27:23 “If you really want your body to get on a healing pathway, you're gonna have to do some hard things.” - Dr. Aaron Hartman30:49 "If you wanna have an outcome you don't see your friends having, you have to be willing to do things that your friends aren't doing." - Dr. Aaron Hartman32:03 "When you're told there's nothing else that can be done for you, that just means there's nothing else that they can do for you." - Dr. Aaron HartmanSEO KEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Nutrition Nugget, Health Coach, Weight Loss For Real Life, Functional Medicine, Cerebral Palsy, Autoimmune Disease, Gut Health, Inflammation, Lyme Disease, Mold Toxicity, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Hypermobility, Dysautonomia, POTS, Neurodivergent, Microbiome, Trace Minerals, Rare Earth Minerals, Bone Broth, Organ Meats, Sleep Quality, Circadian Rhythm, Stress Management, Nervous System Regulation, Trauma, Cortisol, Gut Brain Axis, Gut Heart Axis, Gut Lung Axis, Gut Skin Axis, Serotonin, Dopamine, Neurotransmitters, Hormone Imbalance, PMDD, Hashimoto's Disease, Lupus, Long COVID, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, PCOS, Fertility Issues, Real Food Nutrition, Whole Foods, How To Heal From Chronic Illness Naturally, Functional Medicine Approach To An Incurable Diagnosis
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Nutrition Nugget: Trader Joe's Sweet & Sour Gummy Worms
Jul 300:14:06Tap to summarizeNutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Trader Joe's Sweet and Sour Gummy Worms, the sugar-free candy that has been lighting up social media for an unexpected reason. Are these wiggly little treats a guilt-free snack or a recipe for disaster? With a blend of alternative sweeteners, two different functional fibers, and zero grams of sugar per serving, Trader Joe's is clearly making a play for the health-conscious candy lover. Jenn is pulling back the curtain on what is really inside these worms and why so many people are finding themselves making a very urgent trip to the bathroom after eating them. Is this a smart swap for your favorite sour candy, or is the marketing working a little too hard to convince you these are something they are not? Tune in before you reach for that bag. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a Nutrition Nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/ RESOURCES:Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramKEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Nutrition Nugget, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Health Tips, Wellness Tips, Sugar-Free Gummy Candy, Alternative Sweeteners, Allulose Side Effects, Erythritol Digestive Issues, Sugar Alcohols, Monk Fruit Extract, Organic Erythritol, Resistant Tapioca Dextrin, Resistant Corn Maltodextrin, Functional Fiber, Dietary Fiber Intake, Net Carbs, Blood Sugar Response, Insulin Response, Glycemic Index, Low GI Sweeteners, Fiber Maxing Trend, Protein Packing Trend, Digestive Health, Gut Health, GI Discomfort, Natural Food Coloring, Fruit And Vegetable Juice Coloring, Pectin, Citric Acid, Zero Sugar Candy, No Added Sugar Snacks, Better For You Snacks, Clean Ingredients, Food Marketing, Nutrition Label Reading, Daily Fiber Recommendation, Sour Candy, Gummy Candy, Trader Joes Products, Healthy Snack Alternatives, Candy Without Sugar, Sweetener Blends, Natural Flavors, Food Ingredients Analysis, Nutrition Facts, Sugar-Free Candy That Causes Digestive Problems, How Much Fiber Is Too Much At Once, Sugar-Free Candy and Alternative Sweeteners in "Better-For-You" Snack Foods
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The Diseases You Don't Have to Get and the Blood Markers That Prove It
Jul 100:49:04Tap to summarizeAre your blood markers telling you and your doctor the whole story? Chronic inflammation is the silent driver behind nearly every major disease, and the good news is that your lifestyle choices decide the outcome. Don't wait for a life altering diagnosis to take action.In this episode of Salad With a Side of Fries, host Jenn Trepeck breaks down how blood markers move, how preventable diseases develop, and why epigenetics means your genes are not your fate. If you have ever felt like your health was out of your hands, this episode will change the way you think about your daily choices.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ Why chronic inflammation is considered the root cause of virtually every major illness and how oxidative stress accelerates disease progression in the body.✅ How epigenetics reveals that your lifestyle choices, not just your genetics, impact disease-related genes.✅ What specific blood markers to track for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, liver disease, and kidney disease, and realistic timelines for improving them.✅ How to advocate for yourself in a medical system still rooted in a prescription-first approach, and how to ask your doctor for the time and space to make disease prevention changes first.The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preventable diseases don't have to be your story and what blood markers can and cannot tell you05:55 The most common diseases: heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer and how they are linked to lifestyle choices06:46 Epigenetics explained: how your daily habits turn disease risk genes up or down17:21 Lifestyle choices, from gut health to the brain to the endocrine system, impact every organ system20:10 Oxidative stress and free radicals explained: the science behind chronic disease25:01 Lifestyle choices that support overall health rather than disease and healthcare 3.0, being your own advocate32:12 Discussion of food with no labels; vegetables, fruit and lean meat36:19 Movement as disease prevention: why sitting all day quietly drives chronic illness more than we realize41:06 Longevity, community, connection, sleep, and stress management as overlooked pillars of health42:05 Blood marker timelines: how fast insulin, A1C, cholesterol, and blood pressure respond to lifestyle changesKEY TAKEAWAYS: 💎 Chronic inflammation is not just a buzzword. It is the measurable, biological root of nearly every disease, and lifestyle choices are the most powerful lever you have to reduce it.💎 Your family history of high cholesterol or heart disease often reflects shared habits, not shared DNA. Epigenetics shows that genes can be turned up or down based on how you live.💎 Blood markers are lagging indicators. You will often feel the early effects of disease before any test confirms it, which means acting on symptoms matters even before numbers change.💎 You have the right to ask your doctor for time to make disease prevention changes before turning to medication. Most physicians will say yes when a patient asks directly and confidently.RESOURCES: Today's episode sponsor: BetterHelpBecome a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramAbout Uncomplicating WellnessText ‘Book’ to 833-801-0500Nutrition Nugget: Genes and EpigeneticsEveryone is Pre-Diabetic, Unless...The Alcohol-Cancer Connection (feat. Cecily Mak)The Longevity EquationThe Fitness of Business with Leslie BoyceQUOTES: 06:29 “Many times people will say, ‘Oh, well, high blood pressure runs in my family,’ or, ‘High cholesterol runs in my family’, and we tend to forget that what also runs in our family is lifestyle choices.” - Jenn Trepeck17:42 “In my practice, I've yet to encounter a disease that can't be improved, even if it's the symptoms, by lifestyle choices.” - Jenn Trepeck19:53 “Acute inflammation helps us heal. Chronic inflammation is where we end up in this disease state.” - Jenn Trepeck36:46 “Sitting is the new smoking. We have to find movement throughout the day as opposed to thinking of it as working out.” - Jenn Trepeck46:22 “Is your body hospitable to or creating disease or health?” - Jenn TrepeckSEO KEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Nutrition Nugget, Health Coach, Weight Loss For Real Life, Chronic Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, Blood Markers, Preventable Diseases, Lifestyle Choices, Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Disease, Cancer Prevention, Epigenetics, Blood Work, Cardiovascular Disease, Sedentary Lifestyle, Ultra-Processed Foods, Blood Sugar Balance, Gut Health, Immune System, Functional Medicine, Food Sensitivity, Gluten Free, Antioxidants, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, COPD, Free Radicals, Acute Inflammation, Genetics Versus Lifestyle, Nutritional Habits, Omega-3, Neurotransmitters, Sleep Health, Stress Management, Patient Advocacy, Movement, Disease Prevention, Healthy Habits, Holistic Health, Wellness Coach, Western Medicine, How To Reduce Chronic Inflammation Naturally, Blood Markers That Predict Disease Risk
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