Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss

March Madness: Food Style

Episode Summary

The Salad With A Side Of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. We delve into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. In today’s episode we focus on March Madness, and the meals we eat at this time of year. From fries to snack type foods, what’s on your bar food menu, and how can we add some nutrition and balance. Jenn also covers the holidays this time of year and tips for traveling as life returns. We can live life AND make our health a priority. Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/ Jenn’s Free Menu Plan: http://bit.ly/BLNTLSprofile A Salad With a Side of Fries: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/ A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saladwithasideoffriespod/?hl=en

Episode Notes

The Salad With A Side Of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry.

We delve into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.

In today’s episode we focus on March Madness, and the meals we eat at this time of year. From fries to snack type foods, what’s on your bar food menu, and how can we add some nutrition and balance. Jenn also covers the holidays this time of year and tips for traveling as life returns. We can live life AND make our health a priority.

IN THIS EPISODE: 

• [02:00] Members information: a new recipe and live Q & A.
• [09:00] Choosing lighter entre meals or snacks with protein.
• [11:00] Healthier style burgers and tray style food.
• [14:00] Splitting fries with someone to still enjoy them.
• [18:00] Adding protein and nutrients to salads.
• [23:22] Choices of cleaner alcohol drinks while socializing.
• [25:00] The liver's main function in getting rid of toxins.
• [31:00] Checking in with yourself on drinking times so that you can moderate.
• [35:00] The three-bite rule to help with portion control.
• [41:00] Why remembering “progress over perfection” can help you sustain your eating and wellness goals.

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• March Madness is fun but it doesn’t need to be unhealthy.
• You can still enjoy your treat foods while adding in nutrients.
• Making small changes in our food choices means we can still be satisfied as we eat healthier.
• Drinking can be fun in moderation and there are healthier choices available.
• Holidays and travel don’t have to mean the end of our healthful habits

RESOURCES:

Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries  

Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

A Salad With a Side of Fries

A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

QUOTES:

“When our blood sugar is low, our body is signaling us to give it food and fuel as quickly as possible.” Jenn Trepeck

“If you see vegetables elsewhere on the menu or on a different salad, ask them to put some [of those veggies] on your salad.” Jenn Trepeck