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
Mar 11
Does cooking and cooling your carbs actually help blood sugar spikes?
If you’ve seen TikToks about cold potatoes or leftover rice being a “blood sugar hack,” this episode is for you. We’re diving into resistant starch, what it is, how it forms, and why it acts a little like fiber in the body. We’ll talk about the science behind how this can aid wit ... Show More
9m 51s
Mar 4
Kitchen tools that make cooking easier
In this episode, Wendy and Jess share their tried-and-true kitchen tools that make cooking faster, easier, and less overwhelming! From egg cookers to frothers, these picks are all about reducing decision fatigue, cutting down on cleanup, and getting a nutritious meal on the table ... Show More
13m 40s
Feb 25
Is almond milk actually better than regular milk?
How many times have you seen someone say “cow’s milk is better than almond milk,” or “plant milk is the healthier choice,” and wondered… should I switch? Today we’re talking through the real differences between cow’s milk, almond milk, soy milk, and other options and when it actu ... Show More
9m 22s
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
<p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p2">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 ra ... Show More
35m 28s
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
<p> Today Bonnie interviews Marissa Kai Miluk, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Binge Eating Coach.</p> <p> In today’s episode Bonnie & Marissa talk about: </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> <p>Healing from binge eating.</p> </li> <li style="font-weigh ... Show More
