Who crowned kale the king and banished donuts to the dungeon? Get ready for a saucy ride through the tangled jungle of America’s moralistic food culture with Aimee, your fearless foodie guide. In this episode, Aimee takes us from the humble origins of dietary dos and don’ts to today’s tiresome, guilt-laden diatribes. She’ll dish out a hearty helping of why 'good' or 'bad' might not even apply to your personal plate. Know she’s not here to preach but to propose a radical return to the fundamentals while utilizing the critical lens of real world challenges. Will you take a bite?

00:59 The Problem with Labeling Foods as Good or Bad
01:30 A Brief History of Nutrition Advice
04:22 Modern Diet Culture
08:54 A Trail Run Revelation
13:24 Navigating Emotional Connections to Food
19:16 Addressing "Food Addiction" and "Everything in Moderation"
25:44 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps

Key Takeaways:

• The field of nutrition is relatively new, and there is still much to learn about the constituents in foods that promote human health.
• Categorizing foods as "good" or "bad" based on moral judgments is not helpful and can lead to feelings of guilt and deprivation.
• While moderation is often touted as the solution, it may not be realistic or effective in the face of heavily marketed hyper processed foods which can be addictive.
• Some individuals may struggle to moderate consumption of certain foods due to genetic or neurochemical variations, similar to addictive behaviors.

Notable Quotes:

• "Determining what is best for your body involves more than just a simple diet plan. It requires considering your emotional and psychological well-being."
• "There are certain genetic or neurochemical variations within some individuals that make it nearly impossible to moderate consumption of certain foods."
• "The mind of an addict can convince you that you have control, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary."

Resources:
Photography by: Dai Ross Photography
Podcast Cover Art: Lilly Kate Creative
Blasphemous Nutrition on Substack <-- for transcript and references
Work with Aimee

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Episode Summary:
Overwhelmed by meal planning? In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee is joined by plant-based lifestyle and mindset coach Kathy Davis. They discuss the power of meal planning over meal prepping and share a four-part framework for effective meal planning. Kathy emphasizes the importance of gathering inspiration, writing a plan, carrying it out, and reflecting on the process. She also encourages listeners to approach meal planning with an open mind and focus on the areas where they already feel confident. Tune in to learn how meal planning can bring order, excitement, and control to your kitchen!

Notable Quotes:

"When I made the switch to more whole foods, I was worried, because here we are traveling. We don't always have access to your big grocery stores, but I actually found it easier to eat whole food plant based when we travel to small towns because they have the foods that are as close to nature intended." - Kathy Davis

"Your meal plan doesn't have to be, I need to cook seven different meals every single night of the week in order to create, like, this amazing meal plan. It can literally be, I'm double batching the rice on Monday so I can make fried rice on Tuesday." - Kathy Davis

"You want to start with planning the things that already feel difficult in your day, and you want to approach this with an open mind that's like, okay, I can try this for a day." - Kathy Davis

Resources:

Photography by: Dai Ross Photography
Podcast Cover Art: Lilly Kate Creative
Blasphemous Nutrition on Substack
Work with Aimee

Download Kathy's Meal Planning Template

Cookbook Kathy mentioned (if you're still thinking about Cajun Hummus Hassleback Potatoes): https://amzn.to/3IU7fFJ

Contact Kathy Davis:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veginspired
VegInspired Community Facebook Group: https://www.veginspired.com/foodies
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/veginspired
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyallendavis/
Website: https://www.veginspired.com

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Episode Summary:

Are you a chronic people-pleaser? Do you struggle with creating and holding boundaries? In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee interviews Tina Stinson, a boundary expert and life coach. Tina shares her personal journey of learning to set boundaries after significant, traumatic life events. Tina provides practical strategies for recognizing when and where to set boundaries and offers advice on how to have difficult conversations with others. The conversation highlights the power of being authentic and the benefits of surrounding ourselves with people who respect our boundaries. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their authenticity and prioritize their own needs and given strategies to begin doing so.

Key Takeaways:

• Setting boundaries is essential for self-care and protecting our well-being.
• Boundaries are the foundation of deep-level self-care and self-worth.
• Recognize patterns and situations where boundaries need to be set.
• Be kind to yourself and practice self-compassion as you navigate the process of setting boundaries.
• Difficult conversations can lead to deeper connections and stronger relationships.

Notable Quotes:

• "Boundaries are the foundation to all that deep-level self-care and your self-worth."
• "You should never have to light yourself on fire to keep somebody else warm."
• "Boundaries are about protecting the energy around you."
• "You are the person who makes the rules for you, not society, not this other person."
• "Every time I've been honest, even when I feel like I'm going to puke, it's always been the best thing I could have done."

Resources:

Find Tina:
Soul Aligned Self Care Podcast
Free Gift: Tina's Most Downloaded Meditation Bundle: https://www.tinastinson.com/sasc-meditation-bundle-oi
Website: https://www.tinastinson.com
Join Tina in the Soul Aligned Self Care Insiders Group for Daily Deep Level Self Care: Soul Aligned Self Care Insiders | Self Care, Mindset, Meditations, Finding Calm in Lifes Chaos | Patreon

Photography by: Dai Ross Photography
Podcast Cover Art: Lilly Kate Creative
Blasphemous Nutrition on Substack

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