Let's talk about veganism in the Black community, shall we? Today's mini-episode is a continuation of a conversation we had with our favorite podcast guest Marquisele "Mikey" Mercedes. As a Presidential Fellow at the Brown University School of Public Health, Mikey's doctoral training focuses on the intersection of fat studies and race/ism. Mikey shares her i ... Show More
Aug 20
Do I really need to cut out sugar to manage diabetes?
In this episode of the Diabetes Digital Podcast, Jess and Wendy tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in diabetes care: sugar. From the myths about brown vs. white sugar to the belief that sugar must be completely cut out if you have prediabetes, PCOS, or diabetes—this epis ... Show More
18m 41s
Aug 13
What does a balanced plate actually look like if I’m vegetarian or mostly plant-based?
Trying to eat more plant-based but not sure if your plate is balanced? Wendy breaks it down in this episode, what to include, what to upgrade, and what common mistakes to avoid. You’ll get real meal ideas, client examples, and tips to make sure your vegetarian meals keep your blo ... Show More
7m 23s
Aug 6
Summer travel survival guide: blood sugar tips for flights, road trips, and BBQs
Summer travel can be fun but it can also throw off your usual routines, especially when it comes to blood sugar. In this episode, we’re sharing our go-to tips for navigating travel in a way that supports your blood sugar without adding more stress. We’ll talk about how to navigat ... Show More
21m 34s
Jun 2020
John Lewis + John Salley Are Black In America
“You’re not going to be liked by everybody but if someone’s going to hate you – let them hate you for doing the right thing.”John LewisToday I reconnect with my friends John Salley & John Lewis to discuss the black experience, race in America, food injustice, and where we go fro ... Show More
1h 46m
Apr 2023
The New Science of Eating Well with Professor Tim Spector #350
Professor Tim Spector rarely eats bananas these days. He treats a glass of fruit juice as he would a can of cola. And, despite having to watch his blood pressure, he no longer restricts the salt he adds to food. Controversial views? Perhaps, if heard out of context. But, as Tim e ... Show More
2h 6m
Mar 2023
It's Time for Fat Liberation with Jessica Wilson
In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by Registered Dietitian, Jessica Wilson. Jessica is a clinical dietitian, consultant and author, whose experiences navigating the dietetic fields as a Black, queer dietitian have been featured on public radio shows and in print media, in ... Show More
35m 29s
Mar 2022
[Repost] #196: Diet Culture's Racist Roots with Sabrina Strings, Sociologist and Author of Fearing the Black Body
Sociologist and author Sabrina Strings joins us to discuss her new book, Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia; the history of how “race science” led to the development of diet culture; the many problems with using weight as a measure of health; how culture inf ... Show More
1h 23m