Episodes
We respond to an Instagram Reel by Bethany Frankel, former Real Housewives of New York star, as she gives some dubious nutrition and fitness advice. We discuss the nature of online advice and who you should trust when it comes to your health.
Published 10/17/22
Tea provides so many potential health benefits and acts as a great routine to fit into your day. If you’re daunted by all the information out there and don’t know where to start, we’re spilling the tea on what some of the most popular tea leaves do and how you can incorporate them into your life.
Published 10/10/22
We all know how bad heavy drinking is for your body, your brain, your risk of cancer, and more. But while moderate alcohol consumption is still widely accepted, how much damage is it doing to us? Is it enough for us to stop drinking altogether? We discuss the long-term implications of drinking, from light to moderate to heavy, and our thoughts on what you should do from there.
Published 10/03/22
Whether it’s physical attraction, eating habits, or getting on the same page about health and fitness goals, being in a relationship plays a big role in our weight and diet. We’re going to talk about relationships and how they affect our eating choices, citing studies, articles, and stories of our own clients.
Published 09/26/22
When we’re talking about what we put into our bodies, there’s one thing that gets lost in the discussion between fats and carbs and keto, and that’s protein. We look at what protein does for you, how much you need, and how to get enough in your diet.
Published 09/19/22
Eating healthy is a lifelong pursuit. After a long time, it is natural to start to forget some of the fundamentals. Now that you’ve hopefully had a relaxing summer, it’s a good opportunity to get back to basic and back on track. We’re going to give you five “needle-moving behaviors” to give you traction heading into the fall.
Published 09/12/22
Snacks get a bad rap, mostly, but if you do your research and understand what your body needs, they can be the mid-day treat they were always intended to be, without the guilt. In this episode, we go over a list of our faves (guilty and not)!
Published 02/08/22
You can’t get complacent with nutrition research. Today, we touch on something that’s recently fascinated us, the latest research suggesting that you may want to eat more salt in your diet.
Published 01/31/22
We talk about emotional eating and cravings before giving you five concrete, non woo-woo, strategies for combating these complicated issues.
Published 01/24/22
In this episode of Foodtrainers, we discuss 10 buzzworthy nutrition and wellness trends that are taking the world by storm this year. Are they deserving of the hype or are they overrated? We get down to the truth.
Published 01/17/22
New Year's resolutions have a fairly mixed reputation. Despite their widespread popularity, most of them fail. In this episode, we walk you through how to set resolutions and goals that you can actually follow through on.
Published 01/10/22
Many people deal with cognitive issues as they get older. In this episode, we provide actionable steps you can take, key foods to include in your diet, suggested supplements, and what not to do when it comes to brain health.
Published 11/15/21
We explore why it is so common to doubt the weight loss process at some point and what to do when it comes up.
Published 11/08/21
Timing is so important – from what you eat, to what you do, to the supplements you take – sometimes the when can matter just as much as the what. In today’s episode, we discuss the best times to do, well, everything you do!
Published 11/01/21
We’re going to talk about testosterone, its effects, how to test for it, and how to naturally change your levels.
Published 10/18/21
When it comes to what we keep in our house, some people like to have an abundance of food in their pantries, while others like to keep it down to just the necessities. We’re going to talk about pantry staples, what you should always have on hand to cook with, and how to keep your pantry organized.
Published 10/11/21
Some diet decisions require more debate than just the health benefits or drawbacks. For categories that can bring joy, it’s all about finding balance. We’re going to dig into dairy and why you may want to cut it… or not.
Published 10/04/21
We share the stories of three Foodtrainers clients, and how the lessons can be applied to your life.
Published 09/27/21
One thing research has learned about “Blue Zones” is the importance of polyphenols in our diet. We’re going to talk about what foods contain polyphenols as well as how to get a good balance of them in your diet.
Published 09/20/21
We’re going to look at several of the approaches that you can take to give yourself a reboot and feel better.
Published 09/13/21
Lauren shares some of her personal weight journey, what happened when she gained weight while doing everything right, and how she adapted to take the pounds off once again.
Published 09/06/21
We share some tips to help you avoid negative comparisons and keep things healthy.
Published 06/07/21
We give an inside look at some of the tips and tools available in The Fix: our one-week reset program.
Published 05/31/21
Every action causes a reaction, and that’s as true of what you put into your body as anything else. We all have questions about the side-effects of commonly prescribed medication, so our goal this week is to learn a little bit more about them.
Published 05/24/21
We share our favorite things, from food and drink, to supplements, condiments, and alcohol.
Published 05/17/21