In this episode, we talk all about supplements. Can you take enough vitamins to “fix” a bad diet? What about protein bars and protein powders? Are they the same as whole food protein sources? Today, we talk all about the right and wrong ways to use supplements to compliment your diet. 

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Supplementing a Bad Diet with Vitamins + Our Thoughts on Protein Bars and Protein Powders

A science-based, humor laced approach to health and fitness. With the help of top researchers from the health and wellness fields, Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips break down the science behind good nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep, and more. Includes a generous helping of sarcasm (Juna), dad jokes (Eddie), and pristine sound design (our awesome producers).

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Do you ever find yourself eating when you're not hungry? Perhaps it's because you're bored, tired, stressed, or sad? Do your food cravings sometimes feel unbearable? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the episode for you. Today we talk to Professor Judson Brewer from Brown University all about food cravings and why we eat. We discuss the neurobiology of why eating food feels so good, why it so hard to change our eating habits, and how we can begin to change them. To hear the rest of our conversation, come join the Foodie Fam!https://www.patreon.com/FWNTTProfessor Brewer's mindfulness eating app Eat Right Now.Professor Brewer's book The Hunger Habit. Check out our book:https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/Chat with us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=enBe friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata

Overcoming Cravings and the Habit of Overeating with Jud Brewer

We're continuing the conversation with Mauro! In this episode, we talk about the relationship between inflammation and obesity, whether or not olive oil is indeed a super food, and our new favorite concept: nutritional kindness. Hope you enjoy as much as we did!To hear the rest of this week’s episode, come join the Foodie Fam!https://www.patreon.com/FWNTTThank you for your support, it’s what keeps the show going!Check out our book:https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/Chat with us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=enBe friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata

The Truth About Olive Oil

Perhaps you have succumb to the kale craze or the acai acclaim. But what makes these foods “superfoods?” A lot of the time, the answer seems to be antioxidants. Today, we talk to Professor Mauro Serafini to get to the bottom of the superfood and antioxidant obsession. What are antioxidants? Why are they important for our health? What do they have to do with superfoods? And are superfoods a real thing?

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Mauro’s paper on early dinner times of centenarians.

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The Truth About Superfoods and Antioxidants with Mauro Serafini

This is a continuation of our delightful conversation with food extraordinaire J. Kenji Lopez-Alt. We talked all about spices, why salt is so important, how to use induction ovens, the best ways to cook tofu, simulating a smokey "grill" flavor in your apartment and more! (Also how to set your apartment on fire.)

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Spices, Salt, Woks, Tofu, and More with J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

As you all know, over here at FWNTT, we are not the most kitchen savvy individuals. But after today… we just might be! J. Kenji Lopez-Alt shares with us some insights from his incredible career as a chef, food writer, and food science enthusiast. We learn the best ways to improve our cooking, why knife skills matter, why you shouldn’t feel bad for taking longer than the recipe time suggests, and when to use high vs. low heat.

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Supplementing a Bad Diet with Vitamins + Our Thoughts on Protein Bars and Protein Powders

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