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Ditch The Diet; Understand This Instead | Ep 211
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Ditch Diet Myths & Nourish Your Body with Jenn Trepeck 🍎🍟
In this powerful conversation, Jenn Trepeck shares her journey from struggling with weight and disordered eating to becoming a health coach and podcast host of Salad with a Side of Fries. 🍽️✨
🔥 Key Takeaways:
✅ The flaws of BMI and why calorie counting doesn't work ❌📏
✅ How diet impacts neurotransmitters, mood, and brain health 🧠💡
✅ The hidden effects of alcohol on sleep and detoxification – it’s not what you think! 🍷😴
✅ Simple nutrition hacks for better energy and long-term health 🌈🥦
✅ Why small, consistent steps are the key to lasting change 🚶♂️🎯
💡 Jenn reminds us: You don’t have to figure this out alone! Seek support and take action toward sustainable health. 🌿💪
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Episode Summary
Jenn Trepeck's background and journey @ 0:00
Jenn Trepeck shares her personal story of struggling with weight and disordered eating, and how she discovered a nutrition curriculum that transformed her life. She started health coaching on the side and eventually launched her own podcast "Salad with a Side of Fries" to share this knowledge with the world.
Limitations of BMI and calorie-counting @ 7:44
Jenn explains the problems with using BMI as a metric, as it does not account for body composition. She also debunks the "calories in, calories out" approach, highlighting how it can lead to an unhealthy cycle of weight loss and regain.
The impact of diet on neurotransmitters and cognitive function @ 27:28
Jenn discusses how our modern diets, toxin exposure, and lifestyle factors can lead to neurotransmitter imbalances, impacting our mood, energy, sleep, and cognitive abilities. She emphasizes the importance of nutrient-dense whole foods to support brain health.
The role of alcohol and its effects on the body @ 33:45
Jenn explains how alcohol primarily impacts the liver's ability to detoxify, leading to a cascade of health issues. She also discusses how alcohol disrupts sleep qu