Today we’re focusing on what to do if you feel like you’re doing everything right food-wise, but you’re not getting results, whether you want to feel leaner or more energized or whatever it is. Inevitably, when we really dig in deep with a new client, we always find potential areas to improve. We’re going to give 10 ideas for improvement, but don’t try to do them all to start with - you can pick two or three areas. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: Foodtrainers.com/Podcast R...
Sep 30, 2019•32 min•Ep. 15
Today we're diving into how men and women differ when it comes to food and recommending food and supplements especially for men. Listen in for the best nutritional support for prostate, sperm and hair health. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: Foodtrainers.com/Podcast Resources: Learn more at foodtrainers.com Instagram: @foodtrainers Facebook: facebook.com/Foodtrainers Twitter: @foodtrainers Read: The Little Book of Thin: Foodtrainers Plan-It-to-Lose-It Solutions for Every Di...
Sep 23, 2019•26 min•Ep. 14
Today we’re talking about breakfast. What to eat, what not to eat and when is a good time to have breakfast. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: Foodtrainers.com/Podcast Resources: Learn more at foodtrainers.com Instagram: @foodtrainers Facebook: facebook.com/Foodtrainers Twitter: @foodtrainers Read: The Little Book of Thin: Foodtrainers Plan-It-to-Lose-It Solutions for Every Diet Dilemma The Foodtrainers is a production of Crate Media...
Sep 16, 2019•27 min•Ep. 13
Today we’re talking about teen nutrition. We had been planning to do this topic, but we bumped it up a couple of episodes because WeightWatchers just recently launched an app to help children as young as eight lose weight. We think there’s a lot wrong with this. In this episode we cover how we work with teens, which is our Foodtrainers Junior program, and the crucial ingredients that teens need during their growing years. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: Foodtrainers.com/Po...
Sep 09, 2019•21 min•Ep. 12
It's September, that time of year where we get frantic customer emails from people who have overdone it over summer. So today we wanted to share five ways to feel better fast. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: Foodtrainers.com/Podcast Resources: Learn more at foodtrainers.com Instagram: @foodtrainers Facebook: facebook.com/Foodtrainers Twitter: @foodtrainers Read: The Little Book of Thin: Foodtrainers Plan-It-to-Lose-It Solutions for Every Diet Dilemma The Foodtrainers is a ...
Sep 02, 2019•11 min•Ep. 11
Today we're talking about why you should be eating more fat, how much fat to eat, what we consider the best fats to add to your diet, and the fats that you should divorce immediately. Basically if you're still using skim milk or anything labeled fat-free, we would like to bring you into this millennia. The research is in, and healthy fats, or as we call them, fabulous fats, are crucial to eat and you probably should be eating more than you currently are. To learn more, and for the complete show ...
Aug 26, 2019•22 min•Ep. 10
Today we are talking about exercise. We are not exercise experts, so if clients ask us in depth exercise questions, we're the first to say that is completely out of our domain. We also have to say that we have seen some of the craziest food plans from personal trainers. However we do get asked a lot of exercise questions, especially as it relates to food, so here’s our take on them. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: Foodtrainers.com/Podcast Resources: Learn more at foodtrain...
Aug 19, 2019•22 min•Ep. 9
We see one of two things with new clients and vitamins. Either people have a long list of supplements and they don't have any idea why they're taking some of them. They just keep adding and adding, based on articles or doctors or recommendations. Or people have no vitamin game whatsoever, they forget to take them or they don't feel they're really important. We believe in getting what you can from food, but it’s a myth that you can get all the vitamins and minerals you need from your diet. To lea...
Aug 12, 2019•17 min•Ep. 8
Today we are talking all things body image, which mostly translates to body angst if we’re being honest. We wanted to talk about it after a Foodtrainers client who is approaching a milestone birthday emailed us to say she finds it depressing that she hasn’t been happy with her weight her entire adult life. We find that totally relatable so what we wanted to do in this episode is answer the question, will I be 100 and still thinking about my body? Tune in for some tips to let go of self criticism...
Aug 05, 2019•23 min•Ep. 7
We are huge snack advocates. The only time you can successfully get away with not snacking is if your eating is really condensed, like intermittent fasting. But for most people, there's a big gap between when you have your lunch and when you have dinner after work, so we definitely believe in a mid-afternoon snack. Today we are unpacking snacking. We cover how often you should snack, the pitfalls and troubleshooting. And finally we tell you our favorite things to snack on. To learn more, and for...
Jul 29, 2019•18 min•Ep. 6
This episode came about because we thought that you could benefit from some of our solutions for debloating and pooping. With summer socializing and travel, your digestion can really take a hit, causing bloating. We talk about the best ways to get rid of extra fluid plus share some tips about making sure your poop is in a natural rhythm because how often you poop is a huge indicator of your health and your overall wellness. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: Foodtrainers.com/...
Jul 22, 2019•20 min•Ep. 5
We always get a lot of questions about alcohol. We of course love everything healthy, but we also love having fun – especially in the Summer! You don’t have to lock yourself inside the house or avoid social gatherings just to meet your health goals when all of your friends are having fun in the sun. There are, however, some strategies you can use to stay a little healthier while you’re at the family barbecue or on vacation! To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: Foodtrainers.com/...
Jul 15, 2019•18 min•Ep. 4
We recorded this episode on location in Alaska during a dream trip to King Salmon, Alaska, and we couldn’t miss the opportunity to share what we’ve learned! To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: Foodtrainers.com/Podcast Resources: Learn more at alaskaseafood.org Instagram: @foodtrainers Facebook: facebook.com/Foodtrainers Twitter: @foodtrainers Read: The Little Book of Thin: Foodtrainers Plan-It-to-Lose-It Solutions for Every Diet Dilemma The Foodtrainers is a production of Crat...
Jul 08, 2019•16 min•Ep. 3
There was recently an opinion piece published in the New York Times titled “Smash the Wellness Industry” that was sent to us, oh... 50 times? It clearly struck a chord, even with people who aren’t as embedded in the wellness industry as some of us. So, we wanted to chime in with our two cents – well, maybe ten cents – and share what we think about the article. Because the conversation that the article starts is important, even if it doesn’t have all its facts about wellness or the wellness indus...
Jul 01, 2019•19 min•Ep. 2
Hello, new friends, and welcome to The Foodtrainers Podcast! We are Lauren Slayton and Carolyn Brown, two NYC-based registered dieticians and the dynamic duo in charge of Foodtrainers. Foodtrainers has been around since 2001, helping thousands of busy and motivated clients in New York create food plans that fit into their lifestyle – because we know that you don’t want to change your lifestyle to fit a new food plan! But we know that there are people looking for this kind of help all around the ...
Jun 21, 2019•24 min•Ep. 1
