Food, We Need To Talk
Juna Gjata
A science-based, humor laced approach to health and fitness. With the help of top researchers from the health and wellness fields, Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips break down the science behind good nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep, and more. Includes a generous helping of sarcasm (Juna), dad jokes (Eddie), and pristine sound design (our awesome producers).
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The Science of Making, *Not* Breaking, New Year’s Resolutions | Resolutions Series Ep. 1
Food, We Need To Talk
01/02/23 • 38 min
We’ve all done it: you resolve to... go to the gym, eat healthier, save money. You’re excited and doing great, and then... it’s January 10th and you’re back to grabbing takeout, sitting on your sofa, and thinking, “Eh... I’ve got too much going on right now, next year!”
Well what if there was actual research conducted on New Year’s Resolutions and how we can maybe (gasp) actually keep them for once? It turns out–there is. This week, in the first episode of our Resolutions series, we talk to Professor Alexander Rozental and Martin Oscarsson from Stockholm University in Sweden. They published the largest study on the making, keeping, and breaking of New Year’s Resolutions.
This week, we find out what kind of goals to set, how to set them, and what to do to ensure that “this year is (actually) different.”
How to Create Habits and Hack Your Health
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Am I Destined To Be This Size?
Food, We Need To Talk
01/20/20 • 16 min
You know better than to expect life to be fair. But still, it's enough to drive anyone crazy: Some people seem to be able to eat anything they want and never gain weight.
About 50% of weight variation stems from genetics, according to Rooth Loos, a professor of public health at the Icahn School of Medicine. We'll also hear from Yale neuroscientist Dana Small.
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This Is Your Brain On Cheesecake
Food, We Need To Talk
12/30/19 • 19 min
Among the scary insights that brain science can offer into junk foods: eating them tends to shift food preferences long-term -- at least, in mice. Co-hosts Dr. Eddie Phillips and Juna Gjata discuss what happens in your brain when you eat the most craveable foods.
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Stress, Stress, Stress and Your Waistline
Food, We Need To Talk
02/03/20 • 21 min
"Stress eating" can shift food preferences toward sugar and fat, leading Eddie and Juna to try the famous "raisin exercise." They also check in with Dr. John Denninger at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine and Dr. Marc Potenza at Yale School of Medicine.
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What The Heck Should We Eat?
Food, We Need To Talk
01/06/20 • 21 min
Possibly the best thing you can do to help yourself eat better is not about choosing a particular type of food at all. It's about the quality of what you eat. The hosts distill the state of nutrition science down to a few helpful basics. Experts include: Dr. Walter Willett, Michael Pollan and Dr. Rani Polak.
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How Can I Become A Fat-Burning Machine?
Food, We Need To Talk
01/13/20 • 20 min
Asked for just one recommendation for lifelong health, our experts all had the same answer: exercise. And there's one type of exercise that may bring the best benefit in the least amount of time.
Experts include: Wayne Westcott, Sal Di Stefano, and Jackie Shahar.
(Bonus: For more on exercise, listen to "The Magic Pill": https://www.wbur.org/magicpill)
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Should We Be Worried About Salt?
Food, We Need To Talk
01/08/24 • 32 min
How many times have you heard that we need to cut down on salt? But... do we actually? What does the science say about salt, our health, and who needs to worry about it? Is pink salt healthier than white salt? Is there such a thing as too low-sodium? In this episode, we chat with Dr. Robert Hunter, a nephrologist and researcher at the University of Edinburgh, to demystify the world of dietary salt. This is everything you need to know about sodium and the real challenge of reducing intake when it's hidden away in the places you least expect it. Get ready to shake up everything you thought you knew about your favorite seasoning.
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Budget Ozempic, Covid's Effects on Eating Disorders, and More
Food, We Need To Talk
02/19/24 • 38 min
Today, in honor of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we speak to Professor Bryn Austin. Our conversation covers a wide variety of topics: How the pandemic and social media have affected rates of eating disorders, how pharmaceutical companies are unethically marketing the new weight loss medications, the dangers of budget Ozempic, inequalities in the treatment and recognition of eating disorders, and how you, yes YOU, can create change by promoting public policies that protect our kids from harmful dietary supplements.
Learn more and help out:
The Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders
The Out of Kids’ Hands Campaign
For our discussion on dietary supplements, come join the Foodie Fam!
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https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/
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Everything You Need to Know About the Microbiome
Food, We Need To Talk
12/11/23 • 64 min
In this episode, we talk all things microbiome. Our guest is Professor Erica Sonnenberg from Stanford University. We discuss why the microbiome is so important, how it affects not only our physical health, but also our mental health, how we can better take care of our microbiome, and even whether or not probiotic supplements work. At the end, we also talk to Amy Hanus from Full Plate Living all about fiber, one of the easiest things you can focus on to nourish your gut!
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https://www.fullplateliving.org/
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Combining Exercise and Social Life, Learning New Skills No Matter Your Age, and Improving Focus
Food, We Need To Talk
09/11/23 • 4 min
We loved our episode with Dr. Jennifer Heisz so much that we needed to chat about it some more. We talk about how we like to incorporate movement that isn't exercise, how moving helps us think better, combining movement with social connection, and learning new skills no matter your age!
To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
Check out our book!
https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/
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https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=en
Be friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Food, We Need To Talk have?
Food, We Need To Talk currently has 124 episodes available.
What topics does Food, We Need To Talk cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Food, We Need To Talk?
The episode title 'What The Heck Should We Eat?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Food, We Need To Talk?
The average episode length on Food, We Need To Talk is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of Food, We Need To Talk released?
Episodes of Food, We Need To Talk are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Food, We Need To Talk?
The first episode of Food, We Need To Talk was released on Dec 6, 2019.
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