The Happy Eating Podcast

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Intermittent Fasting with Amanda Nighbert, RD Oct 20, 2021

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Brierley’s on her honeymoon, so this week we’re sharing a remix, slightly shortened version of our most popular episode to date — Can Intermittent Fasting Boost Your Mood? (Episode 4) — where we interview fasting expert and registered dietitian Amanda Nighbert. In the episode, she breaks down the benefits, the different methods of intermittent fasting and tells us what she thinks is the best intermittent fasting method to try to boost your metabolism and possibly mood.

Articles on Intermittent Fasting Written by Brierley or Carolyn:

Intermittent Fasting 101 and FAQs - https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/blog-posts/2021/03/30/intermittentfasting101andfaqs?rq=Intermittent%20Fasting

Intermittent Fasting and Metabolism - https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/blog-posts/2018/3/15/how-fasting-effects-your-metabolism?rq=Intermittent%20Fasting

Can Intermittent Fasting Boost Your Mood?

https://www.livestrong.com/article/13731863-intermittent-fasting-and-mood/

How Eat-Stop-Eat Works, and the Pros and Cons to Know

https://www.livestrong.com/article/438695-how-eat-stop-eat-works/

The Superpower of Intermittent Fasting in 15 Minutes

https://plantie.com/the-superpower-of-intermittent-fasting-explained-in-15-minutes/

Want to know more about Amanda Nighbert and her LEAN program?

Visit amandanighbert.com or follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/amandanighbertrd/

Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

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Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

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Brierley Horton, MS, RD

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Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Kids’ Take Over: What They Really Think About Healthy Food Oct 13, 2021

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We talk a big game when it comes to healthy eating, but what do meal times really look like at home with our kids? The kids took over the studio with our producer Les Nuby, so get ready for some honest answers when Les asks them all about food, meals at home, and what it’s like to have a mom who’s a dietitian.

Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

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Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

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Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

Brierley Horton, MS, RD

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Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Work, Technology, & Your Mental Health Oct 06, 2021

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From email to Zoom to apps like Slack, it’s harder than ever to escape work. In today’s episode, we’re talking about work-life balance and how for mental wellness it really should be about integrating work into life.

Show Notes:

Here’s how to follow our guest Jen Fisher, Chief Well-being Officer for Deloitte:

@JenFish23 (Instagram)

linkedin.com/in/jen-fisher-cwbo (LinkedIn)

You can check out her book and podcast here:

https://www.amazon.com/Work-Better-Together-Relationships-Well-Being/dp/1264268122

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/workwell/id1381561571

The article referenced in the episode is Remote Work and the Great Migration:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/great-migration-geographical-dimension-john-lee/

Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

Learn More About Our Hosts:

Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

Brierley Horton, MS, RD

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

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Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Mercury Retrograde Part 2: Can Mercury Retrograde Affect Your Health? Sep 29, 2021

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Can Mercury Retrograde Affect Your Health?

We kept the discussion going from last week’s episode with media maven and astrologer Valerie Mesa and dove into how Mercury Retrograde may impact our health and wellness. In this episode, Valerie shares how astrology and the pandemic overlap and also gives Carolyn insight on some ongoing health issues in her family.

Here’s how to follow our guest Valerie Mesa on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/valeriemesa

You can check out her website here:

https://www.valeriemesa.com

Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

Learn More About Our Hosts:

Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

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Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

Brierley Horton, MS, RD

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Produced by - Lester Nuby OE Productions

Mercury Retrograde Part 1: What Is It & Why Are We Talking About it? Sep 23, 2021

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Ever had a week or two where weird things happen, or just don’t go as planned? Check the calendar to see if Mercury is in retrograde. Looking to the planets for validation may seem a little out there, but Mercury Retrograde is something even science-based minds pay attention to. We chatted virtually with media maven and astrologer, Valerie Mesa, to better understand Mercury Retrograde, and how to harness it to our benefit.

Here’s how to follow our guest Valerie Mesa on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/valeriemesa

You can check out her website here:

https://www.valeriemesa.com

Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

Learn More About Our Hosts:

Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

Brierley Horton, MS, RD

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

happyeating@gmail.com

Produced by - Lester Nuby OE Productions

What Diet is Best for Mental Wellness? Part 2: Low-Carb, Keto, Tom Brady, Anti-Inflammatory Sep 15, 2021

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Some diets are better than others for weight loss, but are certain ones also better for your brain and mental wellness? Or could they be making it worse? We're covering the pros and cons of four more popular diets in this week's episode.

Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

Studies mentioned on this episode:

1) Adherence To Low Carbohydrate Diet And Prevalence Of Psychological Disorders In Adults
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31870446/

2) The Effects of Low-Carbohydrate Diets on Psychosocial Outcomes in Obesity/Overweight: A Systematic Review of Randomized, Controlled Studies
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4963878/

3) High Glycemic Index Diet as a Risk Factor For Depression: Analyses from the Women's Health Initiative
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26109579/

4) Glycemic index, glycemic load, and common psychological disorders
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26607943/

5) Beyond Weight Loss: A Review of the Therapeutic Uses of Very-low-carbohydrate (Ketogenic) Diets
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23801097/

6) The Use of the Ketogenic Diet In the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders
https://meridian.allenpress.com/mhc/article/11/3/211/464981/The-use-of-the-ketogenic-diet-in-the-treatment-of

7) What Is the Role of Dietary Inflammation in Severe Mental Illness? A Review of Observational and Experimental Findings
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6529779/

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What Diet is Best for Mental Wellness? Part 1: WW, Noom, Whole30, Paleo Sep 08, 2021

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Some diets are better than others for weight loss, but can certain ones also better for your brain and mental wellness? Or could they be making it worse? We're covering the pros and cons of four popular diets in this week's episode.

Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new
episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

Produced by Lester Nuby III, Ol Elegante Productions

Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
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September 2: Mental Wellness for Pre-Teens and Teens Sep 01, 2021

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We all know that teenagers can be moody, but how can you tell the difference between normal teenage reactions and emotions and what may really be early signs of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. In this episode, we’re talking about pre-teen and teen mental wellness and what you can do as a parent and in the kitchen. Let’s dive in!

Today's episode is sponsored by Wild Blueberries, a trade association of growers and processors of wild blueberries in Maine and Canada.

Here’s where to learn more about our sponsor, Wild Blueberries:

https://www.wildblueberries.com

https://www.wildblueberries.com/blog/back-to-school-brain-support-for-kids/

To download the free PDF, “Cognition Kitchen,” go here:

https://www.wildblueberries.com/health-benefits/brain-health/cognition-kitchen/

Studies mentioned:

1) Nutritional Aspects of Depression in Adolescents - A Systematic Review

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6484557/

2) Sodium and potassium excretion predict increased depression in urban adolescents

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31444870/

3) Stress and adolescent hippocampal neurogenesis: diet and exercise as cognitive modulators

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28375209/

4) Dietary Bioactive Compounds and Their Health Implications

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1750-3841.12101

5) Cellular antioxidant activity of common fruits

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18759450/

6) Recent Research on the Health Benefits of Blueberries and Their Anthocyanins

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31329250/

Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

Learn More About Our Hosts:

Brierley Horton, MS, RD

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

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What Exercise Is Best for Mental Health? Aug 25, 2021

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What is the relationship between exercise and mood? Is one type of exercise better than another? And how long do you have to workout to reap any benefits? On today’s episode we take a look at all things exercise and mental wellness and talk with personal trainer, yoga teacher, and wellness guru Julie Jones. Let’s get started!

Show Notes:

Here’s how to follow our guest Julie Jones on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/trainingandchampagning

You can check out her websites here:

www.trainingandchampagning.com

www.leadlivethrive.com

Studies mentioned:

1) Can high intensity interval training improve health outcomes among people with mental illness? A systematic review and preliminary meta-analysis of intervention studies across a range of mental illnesses

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31780128/

2) Promoting Physical Activity for Mental Well-Being

https://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/fulltext/2020/05000/promoting_physical_activity_for_mental_well_being.7.aspx

3) Association between physical exercise and mental health in 1·2 million individuals in the USA between 2011 and 2015: a cross-sectional study

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30099000/

Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

Learn More About Our Hosts:

Brierley Horton, MS, RD

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/

Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/

Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!

happyeating@gmail.com

When Loss of Taste and Smell Due to COVID-19 Lasts More Than A Few Weeks Aug 18, 2021

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Last year, the loss of taste and smell quickly became a hallmark symptom of COVID-19. But losing taste and smell seemed like a mild temporary inconvenience in comparison to the other serious health consequences of the virus. But what if your taste and smell doesn’t come back, or—worse—comes back in a way that is distorted, especially when food brings so many of us so much joy? We sat down with Nicole McLaughlin, chef and culinary video star of AllRecipes, for today’s episode. She talked candidly about how COVID changed her taste and smell, how it’s impacted her professional and personal life, and what she’s filling her spare time with now that she’s cooking less elaborate family meals. Let’s dive in!

Here’s how to follow our guest Nicole McLaughlin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolemcmom/

Studies mentioned:

1.) The Association of Smell and Taste Dysfunction with COVID19, And Their Functional Impacts https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7822753/

2.) Evolution of Altered Sense of Smell or Taste in Patients With Mildly Symptomatic COVID-19

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/article-abstract/2767781

Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!

https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com

Learn More About Our Hosts:

Brierley Horton, MS, RD

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/

Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/