#180: Fries and Depression/Anxiety - Is there a link or is it food fearmongering gone wrong?
06/01/23 • 13 min
Could it be that the humble potatoes' most popular form is linked to poor mental health outcomes?
In recent months there have emerged some new claims about fries that would make a potato lover and flexible dieter feel disappointed. New research has claimed that fries have been linked to an increased risk of depression and anxiety in consumers.
How true is this though?
Are fries a food to avoid?
How do these claims hold up to logic and scrutiny?
I wanted to explore this further and separate fact from myth so that I can tell you the truth behind the tasty fry!
So are fries actually bad for mental health or do we need to look at this from a different angle and consider the bigger picture?
In this episode, I discuss:
- French fries/hot chips = depression? (exploring the claims)
- Deciphering the facts (do fries have a negative impact on mental health despite bringing joy eating them?)
- Are fries truly linked to depression and anxiety in dieters? (answering the question from a Dietitian’s perspective)
Hope you enjoy!
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Could it be that the humble potatoes' most popular form is linked to poor mental health outcomes?
In recent months there have emerged some new claims about fries that would make a potato lover and flexible dieter feel disappointed. New research has claimed that fries have been linked to an increased risk of depression and anxiety in consumers.
How true is this though?
Are fries a food to avoid?
How do these claims hold up to logic and scrutiny?
I wanted to explore this further and separate fact from myth so that I can tell you the truth behind the tasty fry!
So are fries actually bad for mental health or do we need to look at this from a different angle and consider the bigger picture?
In this episode, I discuss:
- French fries/hot chips = depression? (exploring the claims)
- Deciphering the facts (do fries have a negative impact on mental health despite bringing joy eating them?)
- Are fries truly linked to depression and anxiety in dieters? (answering the question from a Dietitian’s perspective)
Hope you enjoy!
____________________________________________
DOWNLOAD MY FREE MACRO NUTRITION CHEATSHEET
Your Guide To Improving Your Macros & Food Knowledge
https://theclimbingdietitian.lpages.co/macro-cheatsheet-the-climbing-dietitian/
Apply for 90-Day Macro Sherpa Program: https://bit.ly/395QmGs
Check out and SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Mxqs4W
Email me: [email protected]
To find me on socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclimbingingdietitian
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theclimbingdietitian
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beardyAPD
Link to blog: https://bit.ly/330ULq4
Check out my website for more information on me and what I do:
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To bulk or to cut?
For that is the question!
As a Sports Dietitian and Nutritionist, I have helped countless people over the years work on their body composition. With this has come many different questions I commonly get asked but one particular one that is popular is: should I first build muscle or drop bodyfat?
The answer to this question is honestly more nuanced and contextual then I can answer without knowing your unique situation but there is some best practice perspective and guidance I can share.
Time to get some more insight into your body composition goals so you can choose if your currency priority is fat loss or muscle gain.
In this episode, I share:
- Bulking vs Cutting 101
- The ONE question you need to ask yourself before making your decision
- ONE simple tip revealed (the simple answer to get you started)
Hope you enjoy!
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DOWNLOAD MY FREE MACRO NUTRITION CHEATSHEET
Your Guide To Improving Your Macros & Food Knowledge
https://theclimbingdietitian.lpages.co/macro-cheatsheet-the-climbing-dietitian/
Apply for 90-Day Macro Sherpa Program: https://bit.ly/395QmGs
Check out and SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Mxqs4W
Email me: [email protected]
To find me on socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclimbingingdietitian
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theclimbingdietitian
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theclimbingdietitian
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beardyAPD
Link to blog: https://bit.ly/330ULq4
Check out my website for more information on me and what I do:
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#181: Meal Prepping 101 - The Simple (literally) Truth Most Get Wrong
Something not enough people understand about meal prepping...
Working with clients over the years, I have had the privilege of seeing all the different approaches and mindsets that exist around how meal prep is “done”
I have seen what people think meal prep should be.
I have seen what people think meal prep shouldn't be.
And I have seen firsthand how much people frickin OVERCOMPLICATE meal prep and the way they perceive what is “good” vs “ bad” meal prepping.
Well, there is 1 thing I want more people to know and understand about meal prepping and today it is YOUR turn.
In this episode, I discuss:
- Meal prepping and why it is important
- The ONE mistake people make with meal prep (that can easily be avoided)
- The mindset and strategy shift you NEED to make with meal prepping and meal planning
Hope you enjoy!
____________________________________________
DOWNLOAD MY FREE MACRO NUTRITION CHEATSHEET
Your Guide To Improving Your Macros & Food Knowledge
https://theclimbingdietitian.lpages.co/macro-cheatsheet-the-climbing-dietitian/
Apply for 90-Day Macro Sherpa Program: https://bit.ly/395QmGs
Check out and SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Mxqs4W
Email me: [email protected]
To find me on socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclimbingingdietitian
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theclimbingdietitian
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theclimbingdietitian
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beardyAPD
Link to blog: https://bit.ly/330ULq4
Check out my website for more information on me and what I do:
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