Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven

Do you compare yourself with others? (Raises hand.) Today we're re-airing one of our favorite conversations with Marci Evans on social comparison theory. If you have ever compared your success, body image, relationship status, friendships or even living situation to anyone else (especially on social media), you HAVE to listen to this episode.

Social comparison theory states that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others. In some cases, comparison can be helpful, but more often than not, it’s bad for our wellbeing.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• Which personality types tend to be more prone to comparing (hint: people who are empaths)
• What happens to our brains when we make these cross-comparisons
• Concrete things you can do to compare less…starting NOW
• & MORE

Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

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We’re wrapping up this nutrition essentials series by answering some of your most commonly asked nutrition questions. We cover topics like plant-based meat substitutes, iron intake concerns and the benefits of eating fermented foods. 

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• Whether or not people should eat plant-based substitutes
• The best oils for cooking 
• If you need to be concerned about eating more iron
• Ways to eat more fermented foods + MORE! 

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Meal prep can be a major challenge for people who have busy work or school schedules…where do you find the time? Today we’re going through each step of our meal prep guide, from having an organized kitchen to gathering inspo for meals. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to confidently make meals that are satisfying and enjoyable.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• How to organize your kitchen to make meal prep easier
• Our favorite kitchen tools for meal prep
• Our top resources for meal inspo
• The importance of convenience foods
• Meal ideas that are easy and quick to prepare + MORE!

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People throw around the term healthy eating so frequently that it’s become wrapped up in confusion and vagueness. The everyday person doesn’t even know what it means anymore and oftentimes, “healthy eating” is actually masked as disordered eating. We’re here to provide some clarity on what healthy eating means and also leave you with some practical information on how to eat healthier.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• What healthy eating IS and what healthy eating IS NOT 
• How to put together a healthy plate 
• Why you should eat different food groups 
• How to figure out how much you should be eating 
• Our favorite balanced meal ideas + MORE! 

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Why do carbs and fats get so much shade? It seems like protein is always the “it” girl and in the world of nutrition misinformation, fats and carbs have historically been associated with weight gain, which has created fear around these food groups. Today we’re talking about whether or not protein provides more nutritional benefits than carbs and fats. 

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• The historical context behind the demonization of fats and carbs 

• How the desire for thinness has been a driving factor behind fat/carb restriction 

• Whether or not some macronutrients are more beneficial than others

• The importance and functions of each macronutrient in the body 

• Foods that contain each of the macronutrients and how to put together a healthy plate + MORE! 

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For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast.

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With the holidays this week, we are re-airing this timely conversation. Yewande Komolafe is a journalist for New York Times Cooking with a keen eye for FLAVOR. As an immigrant from Nigeria, she loves incorporating the flavors of her culture combined with the techniques of traditional french cooking. Today on the pod, I talk with Yewande about her unique take on Thanksgiving and how her immigration to the United States during her college years shaped the way she celebrates the holiday.  

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• How Yewande’s incredible food scientist mom inspired her to work the food industry 
• Megan Thee Stallion’s Hottie Sauce Chicken Sandwich from Popeyes
• How Yewande incorporates the flavors of her native country of Nigeria to influence her recipes
• Yewande’s advice for anyone who is spending the holiday alone or with just a couple guests
• Recipe Recs & MORE!

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Resources: 
Yewande’s Website

Yewande’s Instagram 

Yewande’s NTY Article 

Yewande’s Recipes: Citrus Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Jollof Rice, Braised Goat Leg in Obe Ata, Roasted Carrots With Yaji Spice Relish, Fish Pepper Soup

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Social media and influencer culture has given rise to SO many online scams, from detox supplements to pyramid schemes. Today we talk with journalist Symeon Brown about how social media has been shifting culture, beauty standards and what people are defining as success. Symeon Brown is a reporter and journalist and was nominated for a 2019 Orwell Prize and shortlisted for a 2018 British Journalism Award.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• The ways in which social media creates a false sense of reality
• How wellness quickly turns into scam culture online
• The intersections of social justice and influencer culture
• Whether or not venmo/cashapp donations are problematic
• Healthier ways to engage with social media + MORE!

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Are you always running late to meetings? Do you wonder where did all of the hours go in the day? After exploring my burnout, I realized that the biggest trigger for being depleted is not managing time effectively. The problem is, when do you ever learn how to manage your time well? Unfortunately, it’s not something we are taught in school or even as adults. Listen in to learn about time management as we pick the brain of expert Laura Vanderkam, author of several time management books, including the forthcoming Tranquility by Tuesday: Nine Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters.

In This Episode, We’ll Cover:

• The irony of Laura being late to a presentation on time management
• How to build a life that serves you by managing your time effectively 
• What to do when you have a lot of friends/fam that you want to spend time with but feel drained afterward
• How to set boundaries for phone use
• & MORE

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You know you have to eat, but if you’re being honest, you aren’t looking forward to your next meal. For us, eating has been weird these past couple of years. Sometimes we’re excited about food, but more often than not, we want to be as far away from the kitchen as possible. In today’s minisode, we discuss what to do when feeling stuck or unenthused by food. 

In This Episode, We’ll Cover:

• How burnout has shifted our eating habits 
• Ideas for keeping meals simple
• How mental health can affect our appetite
• The importance of meeting nutritional needs & MORE!

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Resources:  Food Network Article https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/healthy-tips/what-to-eat-when-youre-not-in-the-mood-for-food

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Over the last three weeks, we’ve taken a serious dive into the burnout we are experiencing individually and as a collective. If you haven’t listened to those episodes, check them out now! Today we want to offer a bit of light at the end of the tunnel as we share what we have found helpful for managing our burnout recovery. To be clear, we don’t have the answers, but we’ve been in the thick of it and want to share what’s working.

In This Episode, We’ll Cover:

• The daily non-negotiables that sets up for success
• The number 1 thing we have to do every day to stay centered
• A simple concept that completely changed how we manage our time
• & MORE

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• Never lose your edge with the all-new Lexus RX

For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast.

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Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.