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

Are you ready to discover which Salad With a Side of Fries episodes truly changed lives in 2025? Join Jenn for an inspiring countdown of transformative wellness conversations that tackle everything from heart rate variability to hormone health and pre-diabetic prevention. These game-changing discussions offer practical insights you can implement immediately.Jenn Trepeck, host of Salad With a Side of Fries, reveals the top 10 episodes of 2025. She shares powerful conversations about blood sugar management, diet culture, and flexible habits that serve your health goals. From understanding how to improve heart rate variability naturally to demystifying hormones and breaking free from rigid wellness rules, this episode delivers a curated playlist of wellness habits that honor real life.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How heart rate variability acts as a speedometer for your physiology and practical ways to improve it using wearable technology for better health monitoring.✅ Why hormone health isn't mysterious or taboo—discover how hormones communicate what your body needs and why birth control effects differ from what you've been told.✅ The truth about pre-diabetic prevention through daily food choices and why small, consistent changes matter more than once-yearly doctor visits for blood sugar management.✅ How to break free from diet culture and rigid habits by embracing the "Yes, And" approach to wellness habits that honor both your body and soul.The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The annual countdown tradition of reviewing the Top 10 Episodes of 2025 05:03 Episode 324: Have Your Cake and Feel Great—breaking free from food shame and diet culture while enjoying treats06:55 Episode 302: The “Yes And” in Healthcare (feat. Andrea Nakayama)—combining Western medicine with lifestyle medicine and holistic health09:09 Episode 313: Rigid vs.Flexible Habits (feat. Monica Packer)—escaping perfectionism and the all-or-nothing mindset12:37 Episode 312: Daily Habits That Serve or Sabotage Your Health and Hormones —understanding context and nuance14:13 Episode 324: Hormones Are Your Check Engine Light (feat. Jillian Greaves)—demystifying hormone health and birth control effects on women's bodies20:03 Episode 288: Use Your Heart Monitor to Improve Your Health (feat. Torkil Færø)—tracking Heart Rate Variability23:11 Episode 303: Everyone Is Pre-Diabetic Unless…—why prevention happens daily through food choices, not annual checkups30:04 Episode 292: Your Fat Cells Have Memory, a New Study Finds (feat. Ferdinand Von Meyenn)—understanding cellular encoding and why sustainable weight loss matters33:36 Episode 326: The Kids are Not Alright. Are We? #skinnytok #tiktoxic (feat. Dr. Jillian Lampert)—addressing skinny talk, body image, and self-care practices across all ages41:00 Episode 327: Eyes Are the Window to Your Health (feat. Dr. Joseph Allen)—the first eye health-focused episode exploring disease detection through vision43:00 Honorable mention: Emotional Vitality (feat.Jared St. Claire)—exploring vagus nerve connection, gut health impact on mental health awareness, and transformative self-talk practices44:07 Bonus episode: Kegels are for more than Better Sex (feat. Liz Miracle of kGoal)—quality of life information for all humans, not just postpartum women.Get 10% off kgoal with this link: https://www.kgoal.com/discount/TREPECK or use coupon code TREPECK45:47 Nutrition Nugget: 10-3-2-1-0 quality sleep formula—practical bedtime routine for better rest and recovery metrics46:30 Nutrition Nugget: Minnesota Starvation Experiment—understanding severe undereating effects 47:15 Episode 293: More on GLP-1 Meds & How to Increase your GLP-1 Naturally for sustainable weight management48:06 Nutrition Nugget: The Easy Way Out—making wellness habits as simple as possible for sustainable weight management in 202648:37 Episode 325: Book Talk: Uncomplicating Wellness—Jenn’s new book49:11 Episode 296: Dry Beyond January Part Two (Jill Tietz)—award-winning stellar interview on alcohol impact and lifestyle medicine approachesKEY TAKEAWAYS: 💎 Heart rate variability is your body's capacity to handle stress—the higher your HRV, the more physiological headroom you have, making it one of the most valuable metrics from wearable devices for tracking wellness habits.💎 Hormone health isn't about regulation but communication—symptoms aren't your body rebelling, but instead sending signals about what support it needs, especially regarding birth control effects that create medicated menopause rather than proper hormone balance.💎 Pre-diabetic prevention starts with daily food choices, not annual doctor visits—what seems like small, meaningless changes in eating ultra-processed versus whole foods creates powerful prevention that moves you toward or away from disease.💎 Diet culture and skinny talk affect everyone regardless of age—from self-care practices to curating social media feeds, being intentional about the messages we consume helps combat body image struggles and supports mental health awareness.RESOURCES: Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramAbout Uncomplicating WellnessText ‘Book’ to 833-801-0500Ep 324 Have your Cake and Feel GreatEp 302 The "Yes And" in Healthcare (Feat. Andrea Nakayama)Ep 313 Rigid versus Flexible Habits (feat. Monica Packer)Ep 312 Daily Habits that Serve or Sabotage Your Health and HormonesEp 311 Hormones are Your Check Engine Light (feat. Jillian Greaves)Ep 288 Use Your Heart Monitor to Improve Your Health (feat Torkil Faero)Ep 303 Everyone is Pre-Diabetic Unless...Ep 292 Your Fat Cells Have Memory, A New Study Finds (feat. Ferdinand Von Mayon) Ep 326 The Kids are Not Alright. Are We? #skinnytok #tiktoxic (feat. Dr. Jillian Lampert) Ep 327 Eyes are the Window to Your Health (feat. Dr. Joseph Allen) Honorable Mentions:Ep 330 Gifting HealthEp 331 Emotional Vitality (feat Jared St. Clair)Bonus Ep. Kegels are for more than Better Sex (feat. Liz Miracle of kGoal) (Get 10% off kgoal with this link: https://www.kgoal.com/discount/TREPECK or use coupon code TREPECK)Nutrition Nugget: 10-3-2-1-0Nutrition Nugget: The Minnesota Starvation ExperimentEp 293 More on GLP-1 Meds & How to Increase your GLP-1 Naturally Nutrition Nugget: The Easy Way OutEp 325 Book Talk: Uncomplicating WellnessEp 286 Dry Beyond January Part 2: Living Sober w/ Jill TietzQUOTES: 00:30 "Heart rate variability is like having a speedometer for your physiology. I think there's so much that we have with wearables and information that we don't necessarily know what to do with, and so this took something and made it much more tangible." —Jenn Trepeck06:22 "Stop “shoulding” the bed." —Jenn Trepeck16:47 "One of the biggest mistakes we can make is overly fixating on the hormone itself. What we need to do is ask the deeper question of why—recognizing that all of this is communicating with us, that even the symptoms we're experiencing, it's not the body rebelling against you." —Jenn Trepeck25:01 "Prevention is not once a year going for your blood work and then waiting for the doctor to tell you that you're pre-diabetic. Going to the doctor once a year is what we would call early detection, not prevention. Prevention is the stuff that we do all the time." —Jenn Trepeck31:37 "For all the people out there who have ever thought that regaining weight after weight loss was an individual problem or a moral issue, or a failure of will or whatever it is, you're just patently wrong. There is so much physiology that goes into it." —Jenn Trepeck37:28 "Use the algorithms to your advantage, not to your disadvantage. What if we make the internet a place where people are kind and we start to fill our feeds with all of that stuff and things that make us laugh and things that bring us joy?" —Jenn Trepeck38:17 "I like to ask myself, who will benefit the most or profit if I believe what they're selling me? That is something I try to be mindful of on a daily basis." —DawnSEO KEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Nutrition Nugget, Health Coach, Weight Loss For Real Life,Health Podcast Episodes, Heart Rate Variability, Hormone Health, Wellness Habits, Pre-Diabetic Prevention, Blood Sugar Management, Diet Culture, Weight Loss Memory, Food Choices, Birth Control Effects, Self-Care Practices, Body Image, Mental Health Awareness, Nutrition Education, Flexible Habits, Lifestyle Medicine, How To Improve Heart Rate Variability Naturally, Understanding Hormones And Women's Health, Biometric Tracking, Wearable Technology, Health Metrics, Functional Medicine, Western Medicine Integration, Patient Advocacy, Personalized Healthcare, Eating Disorder Awareness, Social Media Influence, Body Positivity, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Health, Standard American Diet, Ultra Processed Foods, Whole Foods Nutrition, Preventive Healthcare, Epigenetics, Fat Cell Memory, Sustainable Weight Management, Bariatric Surgery Effects, Health Coaching Programs, Nutritional Science, Women's Wellness, Menstrual Cycle Health, Stress Management, Cortisol Impact, Sleep Quality, Recovery Metrics, Perfectionism Spectrum, Mindful Eating

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Mosh Bars. You've probably seen these bars —they're the ones co-founded by Maria Shriver and her son Patrick Schwarzenegger that promise to fuel your brain AND your body. Sounds pretty amazing, right? Well, Jenn's doing what she does best: reading the label so you don't have to. She's checking out the Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch flavor because, let's be honest, who wouldn't pick that one first? Jenn's breaking down all those fancy brain ingredients like citicoline and Lions Mane, but she's also keeping it real about what you're actually getting versus what the marketing wants you to believe. Are you really getting enough of the good stuff to make a difference? Is this a breakfast, a snack, or something in between? And what's the deal with all those sweeteners? Tune in to hear Jenn's honest take—no fluff, just the facts you need to decide if Mosh Bars deserve a spot in your pantry! Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/        RESOURCES:Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramNutrition Nugget: RxBars‘Shroom Talk (feat. Jeff Chilton)Mushrooms are Nature's Technology (Feat. Alex Wolfe)Nutrition Nugget: AshwagandhaNutrition Nugget: Omega 6sKEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Nutrition Nugget, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Health Tips, Wellness Tips, Brain Supporting Ingredients, Cognizin Citicoline, Protein Bar Nutrition, Lions Mane Mushroom, Ashwagandha Benefits, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin D3 Sources, Vitamin B12 Supplements, Nootropic Ingredients, Sugar Alcohol Side Effects, Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch, Whey Protein Isolate, Grass Fed Milk Protein, Tapioca Fiber Benefits, Natural Flavors, Stevia Sweetener, Monk Fruit Extract, Brain Health Snacks, Post Workout Fuel, Pre Workout Snack, Gluten Free Protein Bars, Net Carbs Calculation, Macro Nutrient Balance, Quality Fat Sources, Flaxseed Omega 3, KSM 66 Ashwagandha, Effective Dose Research, Clinical Studies Nutrition, Maria Shriver Products, Patrick Schwarzenegger, RX Bars Comparison, Go Macro Bars, Breakfast Replacement Bars, Snack On The Go, Cognitive Function Foods, Mental Performance Supplements, Brain Boosting Foods, Mitochondrial Support, ATP Production, Focus And Concentration, Are Mosh Bars Good For Brain Health, How Much Citicoline In Mosh Bars

Feel like you’re in a routine of work, happy hour/holiday parties, too much food or alcohol and too little sleep? Or maybe you’re looking for social plans that don’t revolve around cocktails. If you struggle with blood sugar crashes, afternoon slumps, and that constant feeling of hunger, this episode may just be the key to finally feeling in control of your health—especially during the holiday season.In this episode of Salad With a Side of Fries, Jenn Trepeck welcomes Sarah Wragge, founder of Sarah Wragge Wellness, to discuss building a community and connecting with colleagues or friends without relying on alcohol-centered social events. They explore practical strategies for blood sugar balance, the power of starting your day with a protein-rich breakfast, effective food-sequence techniques, and how to create meaningful connections through fitness and wellness activities rather than traditional happy hours. Sarah shares her journey from corporate advertising to holistic nutrition coaching and reveals that balancing blood sugar throughout the day is the foundation for sustainable health.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How blood sugar balance through strategic meal timing (eating every 3-4 hours with protein, fat, and fiber) eliminates food noise, constant hunger, prevents energy crashes, and helps you feel satisfied throughout the day without obsessing about food.✅ The transformative power of alkalizing the body before coffee using greens to combat inflammation, improve digestive health, boost morning energy levels, and counteract the acidic effects of caffeine, sugar, and processed foods.✅ Why building a wellness community through fitness classes, morning coffee dates, and movement activities creates deeper connections than alcohol-centered socializing, plus practical alcohol guidelines like consolidating drinking days and choosing quality over quantity.✅ The strategic approach to holiday indulgences using food sequencing—stacking nutrition with protein breakfast and meals throughout the day before dessert—to prevent blood sugar spikes and enjoy treats without guilt or post-meal crashes.The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Blood sugar balance strategies, meal timing for sustained energy and Sarah Wragge's journey from corporate advertising to holistic nutrition coaching05:19 Shifting wellness connection from alcohol-centered dinners to activities like a fitness class08:44 Building wellness community through coffee dates instead of happy hours and fixing the holiday mindset: small daily choices vs. January diet mentality12:37 Alkalizing the body with greens before coffee for digestive health16:07 Food sequencing and eating more less often for blood sugar stability21:24 Strategic alcohol guidelines: consolidating drinking days and picking your number25:08 Planning protein-forward meals before indulgences to prevent energy crashes31:37 Choosing to feel good every day35:52 The next frontier: micronutrients and fiber intake beyond macro trackingKEY TAKEAWAYS: 💎 Blood sugar balance is foundational to our health—eating protein-rich meals every 3-4 hours prevents energy crashes and reduces constant hunger, helping you feel satisfied throughout the day.💎 Alkalizing your body with greens before coffee can transform your morning energy, improve digestion, and reduce inflammation caused by acidic foods like caffeine, sugar, and processed items.💎 Connection over cocktails—shifting networking and social gatherings from alcohol-centered events to fitness classes, coffee dates, or wellness activities can create empowering bonds without the hangover.💎 Strategic indulgence works best when you stack nutrition throughout the day with protein, healthy fats, and fiber before dessert, using meal sequencing to prevent blood sugar spikes and post-meal crashes.ABOUT THE GUEST: Sarah Wragge is the Founder and CEO of Sarah Wragge Wellness (SWW), a groundbreaking nutrition brand renowned for its transformative SWW Method®, a science-backed approach focused on blood sugar balance. Her health journey began with years of chronic digestive issues and inflammation, and discovering the power of nutrition completely changed her life, inspiring her to turn her personal health crisis into a life-changing career.Often referred to as the “Bill Belichick of nutrition,” Sarah has impacted the health of thousands by shifting their approach to food, fostering life-altering results, and instilling lasting behavioral changes. With her team of Registered Dietitians and Clinical Nutritionists, she is on a mission to help people live better through education and personalized programs.Her products, Alkalize, Restore, and Optimize, make it easier to live a more energized life. Alkalize targets bloating and inflammation with six servings of greens, Restore aids in recovery and relaxation, and Optimize is a protein and fiber powder with six clean ingredients that delivers 45 grams of protein per serving.Sarah holds advanced certifications from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Mind Body Green, where she studied with experts such as Kelly Leveque, Dr. Mark Hyman, and Dr. Frank Lipman. She is the Corporate Head of Nutrition for Sullivan & Cromwell and the Nutrition Advisor to Kroma Wellness. As a trusted leader in wellness, she supports high-performing executives and public figures, including Bobbi Brown, Gregg Renfrew, Molly Sims, and Jennifer Garner.RESOURCES: Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramAbout Uncomplicating WellnessText ‘Book’ to 833-801-0500GUEST RESOURCES: Sarah Wragge Wellness - WebsiteSarah Wragge - InstagramSarah Wragge Wellness - TikTokQUOTES: 00:20 "I think one of the biggest things that we drive home is to balance your blood sugar throughout the day and figure out how long you can go between meals... eating more, less often."  - Sarah Wragge09:01 "Getting smashed and being hungover, I think is less and less what people want to do now." Sarah Wragge11:06 "We expect so much of ourselves. We expect a hundred percent all the time. And really what you're sharing is finding those small things that we can just hold onto." - Jenn Trepeck17:31 "There's this mindset piece, feeling satisfied and energized and not at the whim of these blood sugar spikes and drops, we start to feel more in control and empowered." - Jenn Trepeck24:00 "Having those four or five consecutive days of no alcohol to really notice how different you feel. Then it becomes a choice." —Jenn TrepeckSEO KEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Nutrition Nugget, Health Coach, Weight Loss For Real Life, Blood Sugar Balance, Blood Sugar, Meal Timing, Alkalizing, Energy Levels, Building Wellness Community, Protein Breakfast, Food Sequencing, Holistic Nutrition, How To Balance Blood Sugar Throughout The Day, Inflammation, Digestive Health, Alcohol Guidelines, Alkalizing The Body, Protein Breakfast, Alcohol Guidelines, Wellness Connection, Inflammation Reduction, Digestive Health, Energy Levels, Holistic Nutrition, Gut Health, Sleep Quality, Micronutrients, Fiber Intake, Community Building, Nutrition Coaching, Corporate Wellness, Micronutrients, Fiber Intake, GLP Medications, Muscle Wasting, Bone Density, Restorative Sleep, Heart Rate Variability, How To Balance Blood Sugar Throughout The Day, Building Wellness Community Without Alcohol, Corporate Wellness, Candida Treatment, Acid Reflux Relief, Gut Issues, Health Transformation, Integrative Nutrition, Weight Management, Hunger Cues, Pantry Party Prevention, Processed Foods, Italian Diet, Green Juice Benefits, Morning Routine, Caffeine Effects, Dairy Sensitivity, Sugar Addiction, Sleep Optimization, Workout Recovery, Orange Theory Fitness, Soulcycle Classes, Weighted Vest Walking, Fitness Bonding, Mindful Eating, Holiday Weight Gain, Clean Tequila, Mocktail Alternatives, Thc Cbd Beverages, Mental Clarity, Nutrition Stacking, Restorative Sleep

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Starbucks Protein Drinks and whether they're really worth the hype. Have you seen these new protein-packed options popping up on the menu? After encountering difficulty accessing ingredient information on Starbucks' website and app, Jenn took a hands-on investigative approach, visiting a local Starbucks location to seek out the composition of these protein-enhanced beverages. What she uncovered reveals essential distinctions between how customers might expect these drinks to work versus how they're actually prepared. Jenn also addresses the broader question of whether adding protein to coffee drinks is a necessary trend or simply effective marketing. For anyone considering these new options or curious about optimizing their Starbucks order for nutritional value, this episode offers practical insights and transparent nutritional data. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/       RESOURCES:Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramKEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Nutrition Nugget, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Health Tips, Wellness Tips, Starbucks Protein Drinks, Protein Powder, Whey Protein, Coffee Protein, Protein Coffee, Protein Milk, Sweet Cream Foam, Matcha Latte, Nutrition Facts, Protein Content, Caffeine Content, 2% Milk, Protein Packed, Health Coach, Starbucks Menu, Protein Options, Iced Matcha, Grande Size, Saturated Fat, Carbohydrates, Sugar Content, Calorie Count, Vanilla Latte, Protein Supplement, Milk Alternatives, Almond Milk, Unsweetened Drinks, Beverage Nutrition, Coffee Additives, Protein Craze, Morning Fuel, Nutrition Information, Ingredient List, Whey Protein Isolate, Protein Concentrate, Sweet Cream, Iced Vanilla Latte, Blonde Vanilla Latte, Protein Foam, Starbucks App, Drink Modifications, How Much Protein In Starbucks Protein Drinks, Can You Add Protein Powder To Starbucks Coffee

Tired of eating the same boring veggies every week? Let's talk about nutrient diversity—the health hack nobody's buzzing about but should be! It's not about being perfect or following strict rules; it's about bringing more color, flavor, and fun to your plate while feeling amazing.In this episode of Salad With a Side of Fries, host Jenn Trepeck explores why micronutrients matter just as much as macronutrients. Learn how eating a variety of colored vegetables, embracing seasonal eating, and experimenting with different vitamins and minerals can improve gut health, support immune function, and enhance healthy aging. Hear practical strategies for adding dietary variety without complicating your routine, plus why the holidays offer a perfect opportunity for nutrient-rich foods.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ Why nutrient diversity and micronutrients are just as important as tracking your macros, and how eating a limited variety of foods puts your body into survival mode, affecting everything from energy levels to bone health and metabolic function.✅ The power of eating the rainbow—how different food colors indicate specific vitamins and minerals like iron, folate, beta-carotene, and antioxidants, and why incorporating plant-based foods with various phytochemicals supports immune support, digestive health, and reduces chronic disease risk.✅ Practical strategies to increase dietary variety without overwhelm, including shopping at farmers' markets, using frozen organic vegetables, cooking with global spices, and creating rainbow meals that make seasonal eating easy and affordable.✅ How the holiday season offers a hidden opportunity for nutrient diversity through festive foods you don't normally eat, and why developing a sense of culinary adventure helps improve gut microbiome diversity and overall wellness.The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Introduction to nutrient diversity as the overlooked health tool and how micronutrient variety impacts satiety, energy levels, and overall wellness during the holiday season06:59 Understanding micronutrients versus macronutrients and why vitamins and minerals deserve more attention in wellness conversations than just tracking macros08:48 The World Health Organization recommendations for daily fruit and vegetable intake10:12 Why we're not getting nutrient diversity: the food industry focuses on taste over nutrition, lack of crop rotation, and produce picked before ripening loses connection to soil nutrients14:42 Three crops (rice, wheat, maize) provide over half of the world's plant-based calories, yet lack the phytochemicals and bioactive compounds needed for optimal health16:46 Research linking dietary variety to reduced type 2 diabetes risk, lower metabolic syndrome, improved cognitive function, and better gut microbiome diversity18:26 Eating the rainbow: how different food colors signal specific nutrients—green for iron and folate, orange for beta-carotene, red and purple for antioxidants22:39 Cravings and listening to our bodies33:17 Practical tips for becoming a "varietarian," including organic options, seasonal eating, using global spices, and shopping at farmers' markets for inspiration38:35 Using frozen organic vegetables for affordability and convenience while maintaining nutrient-rich variety throughout the week without food wasteKEY TAKEAWAYS: 💎 Nutrient diversity through micronutrients is critical for preventing chronic diseases—studies show eating 30+ different plant foods weekly creates a favorable gut microbiome compared to eating 10 or fewer, impacting everything from cognitive function to metabolic health.💎 Different food colors represent distinct vitamins and minerals: green vegetables provide iron and magnesium, orange foods offer beta-carotene for immune support, red and purple contain antioxidants for blood flow, and white foods like mushrooms support bone health and circulatory system function.💎 Limited dietary variety triggers sensory-specific satiety, causing you to eat larger volumes to compensate for missing nutrients, while also creating metabolic adaptation where your body enters survival mode rather than thriving with optimal energy levels.💎 Simple strategies make nutrient-rich eating accessible: shop farmers' markets for seasonal produce, use frozen organic vegetables for affordability, cook foods in different ways (roasted, steamed, in soups), experiment with global spices, and challenge yourself to create rainbow meals with multiple food colors.RESOURCES: Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn’s Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramAbout Uncomplicating WellnessText ‘Book’ to 833-801-0500Code TREPECK for 10% OFFText ‘kGoal’ to 833010500Nutrition Nugget: AntioxidantsEp. 321 Metabolic Adaptation and RestorationNutrition Nugget: Varietarian  Nutrition Nugget: Work The GlobeQUOTES: 09:02 "I don't know why people aren't talking about the micros. We need a variety of vitamins and minerals." - Jenn Trepeck15:06 "When people continue to eat less and less variety, when we're only getting a handful of nutrients or always getting the same nutrients, the human body is less resilient to illness or disease, and it puts the body in a state of stress." - Jenn Trepeck19:43 "If we can think of how many different colors we put on our plate? When I work with the kids and families, I ask how many colors can we get on the plate at a time?" - Jenn Trepeck41:21 "Nutrient diversity, the variety of micronutrients is going to show up in your life in other ways. It's going to show up in that satiety, in energy, and it will show up in the little things, feeling satisfied, enjoying the food." - Jenn Trepeck41:52 "Maybe this is the dark horse of the holidays that you're eating, things you don't otherwise typically have. It's inherently variety. Maybe it's an overlooked gift of this season." - Jenn TrepeckSEO KEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Nutrition Nugget, Health Coach, Weight Loss For Real Life, Nutrient Diversity, Nutrient Deficiency, Micronutrients, Variety of Colored Vegetables, Seasonal Eating, Vitamins and Minerals, Gut Health, Immune Function, Healthy Aging, Dietary Variety, Nutrient-Rich Foods, Bone Health, Metabolic Function, Phytochemicals, Farmers Markets, Gut Microbiome, Wellness, Satiety, Integrative Care, Crop Rotation, Bioactive, Cognitive Function, Food Waste, Plant Foods, Circulatory System, Sensory Specific Satiety, Metabolic Adaptation, Food Colors, Antioxidants, Plant-Based Foods, Metabolic Health, Immune Support, Digestive Health, Nutrient Intake, Food Quality, How To Increase Nutrient Diversity In Your Diet, Benefits Of Eating A Variety Of Colored Vegetables, Nutrition Education, Whole Foods, Colorful Vegetables, Nutritional Deficiency, Chronic Disease Prevention, Meal Planning, Fresh Produce, Health Optimization, Nutritional Balance, Vegetable Variety, Wellness Strategy, Food Diversity, Microbiome Health, Dietary Habits, Longevity