Last month when I asked who you wanted us to interview for our habits series, 90% of you said, Gretchen Rubin. Today your wish comes true. For those not familiar with Gretchen, she is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature, especially as it pertains to habits. Gretchen is the author of Better than Before, The 4 Tendencies, and The Happiness Project and in this episode, she shares the secret to creating health-promoting habits that will work for you. Listen to this episode with Gretchen Rubin to learn how to help yourself based on your pers ..read more

Join BFF's and registered dietitians, Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones, as they talk to different health & nutrition experts about how we can live healthier, more balanced lives. No restrictive diets or quick fixes here. If you’re looking for a sustainable and inclusive path to wellness, hang out with Wendy and Jess every Wednesday and learn how to take care of yourself from the inside out ..read more

It’s that time of the year when we’re being hit with the usual scammy new year, new you content. We’re seeing it all from detoxes to gut cleanses and we’re very much over it. Want to learn how to identify practical habits that will work for you beyond 2023? Listen in to today’s conversation with Sammy Previte + Jenna Werner, dietitians and hosts of the What the Fork podcast.   In This Episode We’ll Cover: Why you should skip the detox diets and cleanses Evidenced based ways to actually improve your health Our thoughts on sleep, step and calorie trackers The top tik tok wellness trends th ..read more

There’s so much pressure to start a new fitness routine for the new year and oftentimes people sign up for exercises they don’t even enjoy doing. Today we’re talking with Barry Shingle who has over 20 years of experience working in fitness and is the director of programming at Rancho La Puerta. We explore ways to develop a fitness routine that you actually enjoy (and that lasts beyond January!)   In This Episode, We’ll Cover: Ways to create sustainable habits around exercise Why having goals that revolve around aesthetics is problematic How to figure out what exercise you actually enjoy ..read more

We aren’t the biggest fans of New Year’s resolutions. Studies show 91 percent of us won’t achieve our new year’s resolutions, so it’s time to try something new. This month we are focusing on how to build healthy habits, starting with 23 (non-diet-ey) food habits that add up over time. We talk about everything from our strategies for getting enough water to how we are able to put together a nourishing breakfast in 5 minutes or less.   In This Episode, We’ll Cover: Our top food habits that have nothing to do with what you eat Easy strategies for eating more mindfully The one habit that hel ..read more

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 ..read more

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!    3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes at https://foodheavenmade ..read more

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! &nbs ..read more

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 ..read more

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 w ..read more