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Is it possible to eat your way to a better mood? Can foods really impact how the brain makes you think and feel? The “Happy Eating Podcast” was created after we couldn’t find the information that we needed for ourselves and our families. Join us as we break down the connection between food and mental wellness as we explore how food, diet, supplements, and daily habits can make for truly Happy Eating.
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
We all know that teenagers can be moody, but how can you tell the difference between normal teenage reactions and emotions and what may really be early signs of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. In this episode, we’re talking about pre-teen and teen mental wellness and what you can do as a parent and in the kitchen. Let’s dive in!
Today's episode is sponsored by Wild Blueberries, a trade association of growers and processors of wild blueberries in Maine and Canada.
Here’s where to learn more about our sponsor, Wild Blueberries:
https://www.wildblueberries.com
https://www.wildblueberries.com/blog/back-to-school-brain-support-for-kids/
To download the free PDF, “Cognition Kitchen,” go here:
https://www.wildblueberries.com/health-benefits/brain-health/cognition-kitchen/
Studies mentioned:
1) Nutritional Aspects of Depression in Adolescents - A Systematic Review
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6484557/
2) Sodium and potassium excretion predict increased depression in urban adolescents
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31444870/
3) Stress and adolescent hippocampal neurogenesis: diet and exercise as cognitive modulators
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28375209/
4) Dietary Bioactive Compounds and Their Health Implications
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1750-3841.12101
5) Cellular antioxidant activity of common fruits
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18759450/
6) Recent Research on the Health Benefits of Blueberries and Their Anthocyanins
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31329250/
Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
What is the relationship between exercise and mood? Is one type of exercise better than another? And how long do you have to workout to reap any benefits? On today’s episode we take a look at all things exercise and mental wellness and talk with personal trainer, yoga teacher, and wellness guru Julie Jones. Let’s get started!
Show Notes:
Here’s how to follow our guest Julie Jones on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/trainingandchampagning
You can check out her websites here:
www.trainingandchampagning.com
Studies mentioned:
1) Can high intensity interval training improve health outcomes among people with mental illness? A systematic review and preliminary meta-analysis of intervention studies across a range of mental illnesses
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31780128/
2) Promoting Physical Activity for Mental Well-Being
3) Association between physical exercise and mental health in 1·2 million individuals in the USA between 2011 and 2015: a cross-sectional study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30099000/
Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Last year, the loss of taste and smell quickly became a hallmark symptom of COVID-19. But losing taste and smell seemed like a mild temporary inconvenience in comparison to the other serious health consequences of the virus. But what if your taste and smell doesn’t come back, or—worse—comes back in a way that is distorted, especially when food brings so many of us so much joy? We sat down with Nicole McLaughlin, chef and culinary video star of AllRecipes, for today’s episode. She talked candidly about how COVID changed her taste and smell, how it’s impacted her professional and personal life, and what she’s filling her spare time with now that she’s cooking less elaborate family meals. Let’s dive in!
Here’s how to follow our guest Nicole McLaughlin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolemcmom/
Studies mentioned:
1.) The Association of Smell and Taste Dysfunction with COVID19, And Their Functional Impacts https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7822753/
2.) Evolution of Altered Sense of Smell or Taste in Patients With Mildly Symptomatic COVID-19
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/article-abstract/2767781
Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
happyeating@gmail.com
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
This week we are bringing you a new take on Episode 5. We're sharing even more of the interesting takeaways that we simply couldn't leave out! Whether you’re a cannabis enthusiast or skeptic, you’ve likely noticed the current craze over all things CBD and Cannabis—from oils to lotions to gummies for things like pain management and stress relief. But does CBD really help your mental wellness? For this week’s episode, we called on Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Certified Holistic Cannabis Practitioner Emily Kyle to breakdown when and how to use CBD. She even helps us navigate how to purchase a high-quality CBD product.
Link to Full Original Episode:
Should You Consider CBD For Mental Wellness?
Show Notes:
To learn more about our guest Nutrition Emily Kyle head to https://emilykylenutrition.com
Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursday’s for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
We want to thank our guest Dr. Andrea Hendricks so very much for joining us on the podcast this week. This was such an enlightening and heartening conversation. We feel like we’ve come away with so much useful information.
If you would like to find a therapist in your area you can go onto psychologytoday.com/us/therapists and type in your zip code to find a qualified therapist near you.
To learn more about Dr. Andrea Hendrick's click here.
Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursday’s for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
happyeating@gmail.com
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
You asked and we listened! Today we are answering some of your basic nutrition questions because so many of you reached out and wanted to know things like - What is a plant-based protein? Or are frozen vegetables just as healthy as fresh? How much sugar is OK to have? So on today’s episode we are sharing all of the answers to your burning nutrition questions - let’s get started!
Show Notes:
Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursday’s for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
happyeating@gmail.com
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Without a good night’s sleep, it’s hard to make good food choices. Knowing that, should we be prioritizing other healthy lifestyle habits over diet when it comes to our mental wellness? We sat down with internationally-known health expert Dr. David Katz and asked him what’s most important and if some health habits like sleep, exercise, and stress management are more important than what we eat. Let’s dive right in! Welcome, Dr. Katz!
Show Notes:
Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursday’s for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Dr. David Katz: https://davidkatzmd.com
Dr. David Katz On How What You Eat Affects How You Feel: https://sunbasket.com/blog/how-what-you-eat-affects-how-you-feel/
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
Let’s talk alcohol; balancing the risk and benefits of drinking is constantly being discussed in the media. In today’s episode we look at how alcohol may affect your mental health. Is drinking a glass of wine while cooking dinner helpful or harmful? Could your girls night out be impacting your mental wellness over the following few days? And how much really is too much when it comes to mental health? We’ll also share our “mom truth moment” and tell you what we actually do.
Show Notes:
Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursday’s for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Studies Mentioned:
1.) Alcohol Intake, Wine Consumption, and the Development of Depression: the PREDIMED Study
https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1741-7015-11-192
2.) Effects of Moderate Alcohol Consumption on Cognitive Function in Women
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa041152
3.) The Benefit of Moderate Alcohol Use on Mood and Functional Ability in Later Life: Due to Beers or Frequent Cheers?
https://academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/60/1/80/5144392
4.) Social Anxiety and the Quality of Everyday Social Interactions: The Moderating Influence of Alcohol Consumption
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0005789417301156?via%3Dihub
5.) Co-Occurring Alcohol Use Disorder and Anxiety
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6927748/
6.) Association of Low to Moderate Alcohol Drinking with Cognitive Functions from Middle to Older Age Among US Adults
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7324954/
7.) The Triangular Association of ADH1B Genetic Polymorphism, Alcohol Consumption, and the Risk of Depression in Older Men
https://www.nature.com/articles/mp2013117
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
Whether you’re a cannabis enthusiast or skeptic, you’ve likely noticed the current craze over all things CBD and Cannabis—from oils to lotions to gummies for things like pain management and stress relief. But does CBD really help your mental wellness? For this week’s episode, we called on Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Certified Holistic Cannabis Practitioner Emily Kyle to breakdown when and how to use CBD. She even helps us navigate how to purchase a high-quality CBD product.
Show Notes:
To learn more about our guest Nutrition Emily Kyle head to https://emilykylenutrition.com
Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursday’s for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
On this episode we are joined by fasting expert Amanda Nighbert and she breaksdown the benefits, the different methods of intermittent fasting and tells us what she thinks is the best intermittent fasting method to try to boost your metabolism and possibly mood. We can’t wait for you to listen!
Amanda Nighbert is a registered dietitian specializing in weight loss nutrition. She is passionate about motivating, supporting and educating people to meet their wellness goals. Amanda’s purpose is to empower others who want to get back on track and take control of their health. With 20 years of knowledge and experience under her belt, she is able to guide others in their weight loss and wellness journeys . With her custom LEAN Program, range of coaching services, and multiple shop offerings, she has cultivated a brand that focuses on giving participants the leading tools and resources to help reach the best versions of themselves. Amanda’s goal is to provide the most current, cutting edge nutritional techniques that not only provide results but are also sustainable for life. Want to know more about Amanda nighbert visit amandanighbert.com or follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/amandanighbertrd/
Intermittent Fasting 101 and FAQs - https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/blog-posts/2021/03/30/intermittentfasting101andfaqs?rq=Intermittent%20Fasting
Intermittent Fasting and Metabolism - https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/blog-posts/2018/3/15/how-fasting-effects-your-metabolism?rq=Intermittent%20Fasting
Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursday’s for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!
https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com
Learn More About Our Hosts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/
Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/
Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!
happyeating@gmail.com