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    Always hungry before bed? Here’s what to do

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    Do you wonder why you are often hungry at bedtime?
     
    Do you tend to feel guilty if you have a snack right before lying down?
     
    If you’ve ever experienced hunger before bed, and weren’t sure what to do about it, then this episode is for you.
     
    Bedtime hunger is a real thing, and many people end up feeling guilty about having a snack or meal before they take it down for the night. Part of this is because diet culture provides so many rules about when to start and stop eating. For example, can you have dinner past 7pm? Is 9pm too late to have a snack?
     
    In this week’s podcast episode, we dissect what might be causing your nighttime eating and help you navigate it.

     

    In This Episode We’ll Cover:

    • Why blanket meal timing recommendations are not helpful
    • How to identify potential causes for nighttime hunger
    • The importance of balanced meals and breakfast in all of this 
    • Nighttime meal ideas that are gentle on the stomach 

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    MSG is Kind of Awesome (Here’s Why)

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    What have you heard about MSG? There’s a lot of myths and stereotypes surrounding this flavor enhancer. Chances are, much of what you may have learned about MSG is wrong. Today on the podcast, we are dispelling myths and unveiling the toxic and racist history behind MSG. Our expert for this episode is none other than Kim Phạm (@kim_tpham) a self-proclaimed “internet weirdo” and co-founder of @Omsom, a proud + loud Asian food brand that makes it easy to cook restaurant-quality Asian dishes at home in under 30 minutes. 

     

    In This Episode We’ll Cover:

    • What inspired Kim and her sister to start Omsom
    • What is MSG and how it’s made
    •   Kim’s personal connection to MSG
    • What taste to expect from MSG and how to use it in cooking
    • The historical context behind the anti MSG movement and how it’s rooted in xenophobia
    • Some of the unexpected health benefits of MSG

     

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    Our podcast is released every Wednesday and each week we take a deep dive into topics like health at every size, food & culture, intuitive eating, mental health, and body acceptance. If you’re looking for a sustainable and inclusive path to wellness, come hang out with us to learn how to take care of yourself from the inside out.

    Let’s Talk About Sex

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    We are going there ya’ll! We’re talking all things sex today with Dr. Lindsey Brooks, sex therapist turned sex educator. Sexual empowerment is absolutely connected to wellness and provides a powerful way to connect deeper with ourselves. Tune in to learn more about building sexual self-knowledge and developing pleasure-positive mindsets. 

    In This Episode We’ll Cover: 

    • How sexual empowerment is connected to wellness
    • What sex-negative mindsets are and how to overcome them
    • Things that get in the way of sexual empowerment • Ways to improve sexual communication + MORE!

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    If you enjoyed this episode, please do us a huge favor and leave us a review on iTunes ….right now. The more reviews we get, the higher we are ranked in iTunes, which means we reach more people!

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    Our podcast reaches thousands of engaged listeners each week. If you are a brand interested in becoming a sponsor, contact us to learn more about our affordable rates.

    Connect with us online:

    Our podcast is released every Wednesday and each week we take a deep dive into topics like health at every size, food & culture, intuitive eating, mental health, and body acceptance. If you’re looking for a sustainable and inclusive path to wellness, come hang out with us to learn how to take care of yourself from the inside out.

    The Problem with Waist Trainers, Flat Tummy Teas, and the Pressure to “Snap Back”

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    Do you think body acceptance has reached the black community? Today we’re talking with Tamara Melton, Registered Dietitian and co-founder of Diversify Dietetics on the topic of Black Beauty Standards, and how society influences how the self-worth of Black women. We talk about everything from hair texture to skin tone to flat tummy tea to juice cleanses, waist trainers and the infamous “snap back”.

    In This Episode We’ll Cover:
    • Body ideals and how society’s standards influences how we view ourselves 
    • How the over sexualization of young black girls bodies negatively impacts body image
    • Why the pressure to “snap back” is more damaging than we think
    • Strategies for celebrating your here and now body
    • & MORE

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    Our podcast is released every Wednesday and each week we take a deep dive into topics like health at every size, food & culture, intuitive eating, mental health, and body acceptance. If you’re looking for a sustainable and inclusive path to wellness, come hang out with us to learn how to take care of yourself from the inside out.

    Is Emotional Eating a Healthy Coping Mechanism?

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    Emotional eating isn’t always bad, but when done to consistently numb certain feelings, it could be a sign of a problem.

    Perhaps you’ve had a really terrible day at work and end up eating the entire pan of lasagna. Or you’re celebrating your birthday and grab cake and a few bottles of wine because what else is there to do during a pandemic? Emotional eating is a totally valid way to react to any range of emotions. When we think about big holidays, family gatherings and other special events, food is a celebration. Food can also help soothe our stress and emotional pain during challenging times.
    Although there’s nothing wrong with seeking food to cope with feelings, it can become an issue if it’s something you’re doing consistently. Do you have other coping mechanisms aside from food or do you find that it’s your go-to for when you’re feeling certain emotions? If you’re experiencing the latter, here are some strategies that may be helpful.

    Assess What Your Current Coping Mechanisms Are.

    Having a variety of coping tools can help you sit with and process emotions. However, it’s important to distinguish whether these tools are numbing your emotions or actually helping you work through them. In my experience working with clients, consistently seeking food for emotional relief is usually done for the numbing effect.
     
     
    Head on over to FOOD NETWORK to read the full article! Is Emotional Eating a Healthy Coping Mechanism?
     

    Broiled Peaches and Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

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    ????????????  Peach season is HEREEEEE and we have been patiently waiting to bite into these juicy, perfectly ripe stone fruits. As per usual, we like to keep it real simple and let foods shine on their own so we whisked together a simple maple cinnamon glaze, brushed it onto the peaches and broiled to perfection.

    The warmth of the peaches was a glorious match with the creaminess of @planetoat Blueberry Oat Crumble Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert! #ad

    Made with oatmilk, this frozen dessert hits ALL the spots and provides the perfect melt to help cool us down this summer – AND it’s non-dairy which is another win in our book!

    Simple recipe below so you can make this at home!

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    Broiled Peaches and Non-Dairy Frozen Desert
    Servings: 1 person
    Ingredients
    • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 pinch of sea salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • peaches
    Instructions
    1. Cut 4-5 peaches
    2. For the glaze: 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, pinch of sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
    3. Brush each peach with the maple syrup glaze before broiling. Broil on high on a baking sheet positioned about 6-inches from the heat source for 5 minutes.
    4. Brush with leftover glaze after they come out of the oven (optional), scoop some @planetoat Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts of your choice (we paired this with the Blueberry Oat Crumble flavor, but any flavor would be delicious) and dig in!
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