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A science-based, humor laced approach to health and fitness. With the help of top researchers from the health and wellness fields, Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips break down the science behind good nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep, and more. Includes a generous helping of sarcasm (Juna), dad jokes (Eddie), and pristine sound design (our awesome producers).

Food, We Need To Talk Juna Gjata

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 1.9K Ratings

A science-based, humor laced approach to health and fitness. With the help of top researchers from the health and wellness fields, Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips break down the science behind good nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep, and more. Includes a generous helping of sarcasm (Juna), dad jokes (Eddie), and pristine sound design (our awesome producers).

    The Truth About Superfoods and Antioxidants with Mauro Serafini

    The Truth About Superfoods and Antioxidants with Mauro Serafini

    Perhaps you have succumb to the kale craze or the acai acclaim. But what makes these foods “superfoods?” A lot of the time, the answer seems to be antioxidants. Today, we talk to Professor Mauro Serafini to get to the bottom of the superfood and antioxidant obsession. What are antioxidants? Why are they important for our health? What do they have to do with superfoods? And are superfoods a real thing?

    For the rest of our conversation with Mauro Serafini, come join the Foodie Fam!

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    Mauro’s paper on early dinner times of centenarians.

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    • 41 min
    Spices, Salt, Woks, Tofu, and More with J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

    Spices, Salt, Woks, Tofu, and More with J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

    This is a continuation of our delightful conversation with food extraordinaire J. Kenji Lopez-Alt. We talked all about spices, why salt is so important, how to use induction ovens, the best ways to cook tofu, simulating a smokey "grill" flavor in your apartment and more! (Also how to set your apartment on fire.)

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    • 3 min
    The Science of Cooking Well with J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

    The Science of Cooking Well with J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

    As you all know, over here at FWNTT, we are not the most kitchen savvy individuals. But after today… we just might be! J. Kenji Lopez-Alt shares with us some insights from his incredible career as a chef, food writer, and food science enthusiast. We learn the best ways to improve our cooking, why knife skills matter, why you shouldn’t feel bad for taking longer than the recipe time suggests, and when to use high vs. low heat.

    For the rest of our converstation with Kenji, head over to the membership!

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    Where to find Kenji:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-recipe-with-kenji-and-deb/id1713169728

    https://www.youtube.com/@JKenjiLopezAlt

    https://www.seriouseats.com/j-kenji-lopez-alt-5118720

    Check out our book:

    https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/

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    • 38 min
    Cooking Advice, Ricotta Pancakes, Sugarless Desserts, and More

    Cooking Advice, Ricotta Pancakes, Sugarless Desserts, and More

    Today, we continue our conversation with Sally Sampson from Chop Chop Family Magazine! As you all know, neither of us are good cooks. Sally gave us some great cooking advice and tried to solve all our cooking problems. She also gave some quick ideas for high protein meals, ricotta pancakes, and how to make desserts with no sugar.

    To hear the rest of this week’s episode, come join the Foodie Fam!

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    Thank you for your support, it’s what keeps the show going!

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    https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata

    • 5 min
    Teaching Kids to Love Cooking and Eating Real Food with Sally Sampson

    Teaching Kids to Love Cooking and Eating Real Food with Sally Sampson

    Today, we are talking to a real-life cookbook author all about how to get your kids to eat healthy! We are constantly getting questions from parents about how to help their kids to eat better. It can be tricky, especially when kids are surrounded by friends who maybe don’t eat the same way they do at home. Today, we talk to Sally Sampson from Chop Chop Family Magazine all about how to get your kids to love cooking!

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    • 33 min
    Q&A - Weight Loss Shakes, Cortisol and Your Waistline, Pushing Through Fitness Plateaus & More

    Q&A - Weight Loss Shakes, Cortisol and Your Waistline, Pushing Through Fitness Plateaus & More

    Today, we bring back one of our favorite episode format: the Q&A. What are our thoughts on weight loss shakes and meal services? How does cortisol impact weight loss? What is our best advice for starting a podcast? And, how can we push through fitness plateaus?

    To hear the rest of the Q&A, come join the Foodie Fam:

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    Be friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!

    https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
1.9K Ratings

1.9K Ratings

Jo Detroit ,

Wonderful podcast!

I listen to several weight related podcasts and have to say this is my overall favorite. The hosts are so nice and easy to listen to. I learn something every time I listen to an episode.

They cover weight and health issues in depth, honestly with FACTS as well as emotional information. They have a great mix of episodes w/just the hosts talking about the topic of the day as well as some really great guests who add a lot to the podcast.

I highly recommend this podcast if you’re struggling w/a weight problem like I am- it will inform you and inspire you w/o the side of guilt that some podcasts have. The advice is science based and down to earth. Give it a listen!

coolkeylime ,

Great show

Great deep dives into health and fitness by Eddie and Juna. The episodes that surround a new topic are very well researched and the guests that speak on the show are experts in their fields. I love the banter between Juna and Eddie. Even when they’re just chatting with each other or doing Q&A sessions the silly responses are balanced by the thoughtful.

PT in Ohio ,

Excellent

I just started listening to this podcast. I went back to the beginning and so far it is awesome. Very informative and inspiring!

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