Food Heaven Podcast
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300 Episodes
Join BFFs, registered dietitian nutritionists, and diabetes educators Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones each week to navigate the many layers of diabetes management and overall well-being. Every Wednesday, we’ll dive into a world of diabetes-friendly nutrition, intuitive eating, mental health strategies, medication management, and so much more. The Diabetes Digital Podcast isn’t just another health show; it’s a culturally competent and weight-inclusive resource, seamlessly integrating diverse care approaches into each episode.
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Episodes (300)
How to set sustainable goals for 2025
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Discusses the difficulty of keeping resolutions focused on health and nutrition, offering insights on making habits more sustainable. Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips, hosts of 'Food, We Need to Talk', share their expertise. Ideal for those living with diabetes or prediabetes seeking insurance-covered nutrition counseling.
January 08, 2025
Our Top Blood Sugar-Friendly Holiday Desserts
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This episode suggests diabetes-friendly holiday dessert recipes with tips on reducing sugar and enjoying sweets without spiking blood glucose levels while providing advice for holiday baking and creatively incorporating health in festive treats.
December 18, 2024
How to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays
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The episode discusses mindful eating techniques, balancing indulgence with moderation during holiday meals, honoring hunger and fullness cues, maintaining a positive relationship with food, and practical advice for health goals over the holiday season.
December 04, 2024
Intuitive Eating for Prediabetes: Non-Diet & HAES Approaches to Blood Sugar Balance and Health
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This podcast episode by Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez discusses intuitive eating principles for managing prediabetes, how they balance blood sugar levels, non-diet approaches explained, debunking myths about weight and food, plus practical tips. Also covered is the Health at Every Size philosophy and its benefits.
November 20, 2024
The Best Exercise for Prediabetes (Science-Backed Tips on Frequency, Duration, Intensity, and Finding Your Perfect Fit)
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This podcast episode focuses on exercise tips for managing and preventing prediabetes, covering science-backed advice on workout frequency, duration, intensity, and types (aerobic vs resistance). The discussion also includes strategies for monitoring progress, tailoring routines for those with diabetes, and practical steps for beginners.
November 06, 2024
How Long Does It Take to Reverse Prediabetes: Essential Strategies, Key, and Success Factors
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Hosts Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez discuss ways to reverse prediabetes permanently, including food choices, exercise plans, and working with a dietitian for progress tracking. The importance of reduced HbA1c levels, lowered fasting blood glucose levels, and enhanced insulin sensitivity are highlighted.
October 16, 2024
What is Prediabetes: Key Symptoms, A1c Levels, and Essential Lab Values
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Today, we're excited to kick off our new series on prediabetes, a condition that affects approximately 96 million U.S. adults. In this comprehensive episode of the Diabetes Digital Podcast, hosts Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez delve into everything you need to know about prediabetes. We start by explaining the difference between a prediabetes and diabetes diagnosis, highlighting that many people with prediabetes may not experience any symptoms. Common signs include thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision, while women may also notice specific symptoms like PCOS, irregular menstrual cycles, and unexplained weight gain. We then break down A1c levels, what they mean, and cover other essential lab values such as Fasting Blood Glucose, Lipid Profile, and Blood Pressure. Finally, we provide practical advice on managing and potentially reversing prediabetes through self-care and diet. Tune in for valuable insights and check out our prediabetes conditions page and quiz for more information. Our two simple asks to help us continue a free weekly show: Rate on iTunes or Spotify - it literally takes two seconds Review - if you love the show, please leave a review on iTunes Diabetes & Prediabetes Nutrition Counseling Are you living with diabetes or prediabetes and seeking support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance? Visit diabetesdigital.co to sign up for personalized, one-on-one nutrition counseling with one of our culturally aware and weight-inclusive Diabetes Dietitians today! For additional resources and shownotes, visit diabetesdigital.co/podcast
October 02, 2024
Diabetes-Friendly Drinks: A Dietitian's Guide to Beverages That Won't Spike Blood Sugar (Including Coffee, Alcohol, Smoothies, Tea & More)
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Latest episode focuses on diabetes-friendly beverages, discussing best choices for coffee, alcohol, smoothies, teas while avoiding blood sugar spikes. Offers insights into navigating social situations, creating healthy drink recipes, and the science behind impact of drinks on blood sugar. Available via Diabetes Digital's website or podcast platforms.
September 18, 2024
Not the Diet Police: The Science-Backed Benefits of Working with a Dietitian for Diabetes Management
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In this podcast episode, hosts explore the benefits of working with a registered dietitian for effective diabetes management and discuss personalized, evidence-based strategies to improve blood sugar control.
September 04, 2024
Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe For People with Diabetes?
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Joined by dietitian Maya Feller, this episode delves into the safety and impact of artificial sweeteners on blood sugar levels for people with diabetes or prediabetes. Topics include comparisons between aspartame, saccharin, sucralose, stevia, monk fruit and other alternatives, their effects on insulin sensitivity, controversies surrounding them, and practical advice on incorporating artificial sweeteners into a balanced diet.
August 21, 2024
What Supplements Actually Help with Diabetes Management?
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Constance Brown-Riggs shares insights on using popular supplements like cinnamon, bitter melon, chromium, alpha lipoic acid, apple cider vinegar for diabetes management, including dosages, side effects, and consulting with healthcare providers. She also offers recommendations for multivitamin brands and discusses which supplements to avoid.
August 07, 2024
Big News & Free Upcoming Diabetes Digital Events
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Podcast schedule updates for a better listening experience. Free Diabetes Digital events are upcoming and diabetes nutrition counseling services provided by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are available via diabetesdigital.co.
June 26, 2024
Experiencing Diabetes Burnout? Creating Coping Strategies with Laura Pavlakovich
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Laura Pavlakovich shares her journey as a type 1 diabetes advocate, discussing mental health challenges, coping strategies, food relationships, and community support. Tips on managing hypoglycemia fear, CGM usage, and expanding the platform are covered.
June 19, 2024
An Integrative Approach to Balancing Blood Sugar for People with Diabetes
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Explores integrative approaches to diabetes management, emphasizing personalized nutrition plans, stress reduction, and sleep hygiene, plus culturally relevant meals suggestions, supplements like omega-3, vitamin D, chromium, and magnesium, and simple stress reduction practices for managing diabetes.
June 05, 2024
How to Meal Plan for Diabetes (Even if You Hate Cooking or Have No Time)
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In this podcast, Fernando Umanzor Guzman, a registered dietitian with expertise in cultural foods, shares insights on meal planning for diabetes management, including flexible and adaptable plans, debunking myths about cultural foods, emphasizing key macronutrients, providing practical tips for quick meals, strategies for special occasions, and advice for preventing hypoglycemia.
May 29, 2024
Menopause and Blood Sugar: What You Need to Know
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Discussion about menopause, its symptoms, relationship with impaired glucose tolerance, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), natural remedies, and differences between perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Jordan offers advice for women around menopausal age.
May 22, 2024
Is the Sugar in Fruit Bad for People with Diabetes?
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Carmelita Lombera, UC Berkeley graduate and Diabetes Digital Dietitian, discusses managing diabetes with fruit consumption. Topics include difference between natural and added sugars, understanding Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL), benefits of whole fruits vs juice, practical strategies for portion control and pairing with proteins or fats.
May 15, 2024
Is Ozempic Problematic? Our Thoughts As Diabetes Dietitians
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In this episode, registered dietitian Erin Phillips discusses the use of Ozempic for prediabetes and challenges in securing it for genuine cases, alongside its effectiveness and impact on body image movement. The conversation also covers patient requests for Ozempic for weight loss without diabetes, Oprah's special, and personalized care in diabetes management.
May 08, 2024
What Exactly is Ozempic and Who Is It For? From Diabetes to Diet Trends
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This podcast discusses Ozempic, a GLP-1 agonist medication initially designed for diabetes management that has gained popularity as a weight loss solution. Topics include its effectiveness, differences in dosing, side effects, and impact on A1c levels, addressed by Erin Phillips, a registered dietitian specializing in diabetes care. The discussion clarifies its place in diabetes treatment.
May 01, 2024
2 Dietitians Talk with 2 Doctors w/ Diabetes
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Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Petton discuss challenges, strategies for healthy nutrition, overcoming food guilt, and balancing diabetes goals alongside indulgent cravings in their podcast Taking Control of Your Diabetes.
April 24, 2024
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