Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss

Nutrition Nugget: Form Bars

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Form Bars by Form Nutrition....

Parkinson’s Disease and the Gut Microbiome Connection (feat. Martha Carlin)

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if your gut has been signaling a problem for your brain for years? That is exactly what the latest science on the gut microbiome and Parkinson's ...

Nutrition Nugget: Jacob Bar

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about the Jacob Bar, a protein bar...

Can Hypnosis Really Help? (feat. Rita Black)

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a habit like smoking or late night snacking that you want to kick, but no matter what you try, you just can’t seem to quit? The answer i...

Nutrition Nugget: Hard

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Hard. This word may be decid...

April Fools: These Healthy Foods Aren’t as Healthy as You Think

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your grocery cart full of “healthy” food labels might be lying to you. The foods you reach for because they sound clean, light, or natural may be ...

Nutrition Nugget: Pure Genius Protein Shots

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This&n...

Why Your Brain Won’t Stop Talking About Food (And How to Quiet Food Noise)

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can’t stop thinking about food, no matter what you do? That constant mental chatter is not your fault. There is a reason your brain keeps circling b...

Nutrition Nugget: Salad Power Smoothies

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Salad Power Smoothies, a veg...

Do This to Live Long and Live Well (feat. Allison McCune Davis)

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your future is not determined by one dramatic decision or change. Your future is built quietly, habit by habit, in the choices you make every single d...

Nutrition Nugget: STUFF

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about STUFF, Stand Up For Fitness,...

Big Food, Big Ag, Local Farms (feat. Tara Vander Dussen)

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know where your food comes from? Most of us buy and consume food every single day without understanding who grew it, how it was raised, or what...

Nutrition Nugget: Dunkin's Protein Drinks

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Dunkin's Protein Drinks. Dun...

The Alcohol-Cancer Connection (feat. Cecily Mak)

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that consuming alcohol, even casually, is classified in the same cancer risk category as tobacco and asbestos? Today’s conversation is ...

Nutrition Nugget: 0 Calorie (Zero Calorie) Drinks

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about zero-calorie drinks and whet...

Q & A from the Happy Healthy Hub

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the reason you cannot lose weight, think clearly, or stop craving sugar after dinner has nothing to do with discipline and everything to do wi...

Nutrition Nugget: Javvy Coffee

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Javvy Coffee. With bold flav...

Global Perspectives on Menopause (feat. Zora Benhamou)

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you dreading menopause? What if the menopause horror stories you've heard aren't the whole truth? Women across five continents have shared surpris...

Nutrition Nugget: Okinawan Sweet Potatoes

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Okinawan Sweet Potatoes. You...

Your Libido is a Health Marker (feat. Dr. Diane Mueller)

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sexual health and wellness aren't just about pleasure; they are a critical health marker revealing what's happening inside your body. If you've notice...

Nutrition Nugget: C-C-C

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about the C-C-C, which stands for ...

There's a New Food Pyramid. Now What?

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed that our food pyramid looks a little different? With the FDA’s 2026 release of the updated food pyramid and dietary guidelines, Jen...

Nutrition Nugget: Carbe Diem Pasta

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Carpe DM Pasta, the wheat-ba...

Mineral Balancing for Your Fatigue, Brain Fog, ADHD, Energy, Thyroid & More (feat. Sophie Shepherd)

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling with unexplained fatigue, stubborn weight gain, or brain fog despite doing all the "right" things? Mineral balancing might be the m...

Nutrition Nugget: NEAP Foods Protein Gel

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about NEAP Foods Protein Gel, the ...

Never a Perfect Time, Always a Great Time (feat. Dr. Sherry Price)

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does your New Year's plan already feel like a struggle? Here's the truth bomb you need—motivation is fickle and commitment is your secret weapon. If...

Nutrition Nugget: Your Face

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Your Face and how the expres...

Stop Eliminating Foods and Start Healing (feat. VJ Hamilton)

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to stop playing food detective and actually feel good, enjoying food again? If you're exhausted from cutting out every food under the sun and st...

Nutrition Nugget: Three Decisions

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about three decisions that will de...

WTF is Wellness?

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stop letting diet culture and social media define what wellness means for you. It's time to cut through the noise, ditch the "shoulds," and create you...

Nutrition Nugget: All About the AND

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about AND. What if the secret to a...

What's Really Required Right Now & In the New Year (feat. Tara Schmidt)

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are your New Year's resolutions setting you up for success or just another cycle of diet culture? Before you jump into the latest trend, discover what...

Nutrition Nugget: Perk Energy

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Perk Energy, specifically th...

Top 10 of 2025

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to discover which Salad With a Side of Fries episodes truly changed lives in 2025? Join Jenn for an inspiring countdown of transformativ...

Nutrition Nugget: Mosh Bars

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Mosh Bars. You've probably s...

Building Connection and Community with Wellness In Mind (feat. Sarah Wragge)

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feel like you’re in a routine of work, happy hour/holiday parties, too much food or alcohol and too little sleep? Or maybe you’re looking for soci...

Nutrition Nugget: Starbucks Protein Drinks

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Starbucks Protein Drinks and...

The Health Tool No One's Talking About

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of eating the same boring veggies every week? Let's talk about nutrient diversity—the health hack nobody's buzzing about but should be! It's n...

Nutrition Nugget: Drizzilicious

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Drizzilicious. When a mini r...

Emotional Vitality (feat. Jared St. Clair)

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling like an emotional mess lately? What if the secret to calming your anxiety and depression isn't in your head—it’s actually in your gut. Thi...

Nutrition Nugget: Free

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about all the amazing things you c...

Gifting Health

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for the perfect healthy gift ideas this holiday season? Whether you're shopping for the fitness enthusiast, wellness warrior, or someone just ...

Kegels are for More than Better Sex (feat. Liz Miracle of kGoal)

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pelvic floor muscles are essential for far more than sexual health—they impact bladder control, bowel function, balance, and even longevity. Pelvic ...

Nutrition Nugget: Capacity

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about capacity and why you need to...

Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes (feat. Ben Tzeel)

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diabetes management doesn't have to mean missing out on life's greatest moments or living in fear. Learn how blood sugar management can transform dail...

Nutrition Nugget: Oath Nutrition Clear Protein

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Oath Nutrition Clear Protein...

Eastern Medicine & The Holiday Woes (feat. Dr. Haley Parker)

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Holiday wellness tips are essential as we navigate the season of gatherings, travel, and indulgence. Feeling stressed about upcoming family dinners or...

Nutrition Nugget: B.T.R. Nation Bars

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about B.T.R. Nation Bars and wheth...

Eyes are the Window to Your Health (feat. Dr. Joseph Allen)

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eye health isn't just about whether you need glasses; your eyes are basically a tell-all that can reveal diabetes, high blood pressure, and even early...

Nutrition Nugget: Moringa

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Moringa—the supplement tha...

The Kids are Not Alright. Are We? #skinnytok #tiktoxic (feat. Dr. Jillian Lampert)

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eating disorders and bullying prevention isn't just about what our kids eat; it's about protecting them from the toxic messages bombarding them every ...

Nutrition Nugget: Holding Hands

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about holding hands and how someth...

Book Talk: Uncomplicating Wellness

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wellness without rules isn't just a concept; it's a revolution in how women can approach their health. Are you tired of conflicting advice, restrictiv...

Nutrition Nugget: Royo Baked Goods

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Royo Baked Goods, a family-r...

Have Your Cake and Feel Great!

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eating cake without guilt starts with understanding how your body actually functions. The secret isn't lack of willpower; it's focusing on quality nut...

Nutrition Nugget: LMNT

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about LMNT’s zero-sugar electrol...

Liver and Thyroid Health for Detox Support (feat. Sara Banta)

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling drained or stuck with stubborn weight that just won’t budge? Or maybe you’re endlessly exhausted, breaking out in rashes, or other se...

Nutrition Nugget: Organic Bread of Heaven

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Organic Bread of Heaven, a s...

Toxins in Our Environment (feat. Adriana Shuman)

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that environmental toxins, such as microplastics, heavy metals, or mycotoxins, may be hanging out at your house? Could they be making you...

Nutrition Nugget: Stability

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about stability and why it’s mor...

Metabolic Adaptation and Restoration

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been told to “eat less and move more” to lose weight, but always seem to gain the weight back? That’s because, fundamentally, prol...

Nutrition Nugget: Clutter

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about clutter and its impact on ou...

When Tech and Health Combine (feat. Dr. Stan Pierce)

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that there is a chiropractic technology that’s revolutionizing wellness by optimizing proper spinal alignment and blood flow? This inno...

Nutrition Nugget: Premier Protein Drinks

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Premier Protein, to see if t...

Your Hormones, Your Thyroid, and Candida (feat. Dr. Michael Biamonte)

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like your body's playing tricks on you with endless fatigue, bloating, or hormone chaos? Candida overgrowth may be the sneaky culpr...

Nutrition Nugget: Jeffing

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Jeffing—the run-walk metho...

The Mind-Body Connection and Food (feat. Lisa Schlosberg)

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about how your mindset shapes your eating habits and affects your body’s response to food? Could healing past trauma be the missing piece in...

Nutrition Nugget: Arbonne’s EnergyFizz & GreenSynergy Elixir

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Arbonne’s EnergyFizz &...

Real People, Real Results: Cyndi

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered if tiny tweaks could truly lead to a wellness transformation, or if a community support system is all it’s cracked up to be? What if a...

Nutrition Nugget: Hero Bread

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Hero Bread, a brand claiming...

Personalizing Fitness by ADAPTing (feat. Philip Pape)

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could take the guesswork out of fitness and create a truly personalized approach that actually works for you? In this episode, Philip...

Nutrition Nugget: Aquafaba

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about aquafaba, the mysterious liqu...

Special Edition: Jenn on Wits & Weights

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, health warriors! Ever wondered why that burst of motivation to hit the gym or eat right always seems to fizzle out? In this crossover episo...

Nutrition Nugget: Khloud Protein Popcorn

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Khloud Protein Popcorn, a pot...

Gestational Diabetes Demystified (feat. Kelly Carter)

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling confused about what a gestational diabetes diagnosis means for your pregnancy and your future wellness? Curious about easy and proven ways to ...

Nutrition Nugget: Black Beluga Lentils

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about black beluga lentils, a super...

Rigid vs Flexible Habits (feat. Monica Packer)

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why your habits feel like a constant battle between all-or-nothing? Curious if there’s a way to make flexible habits stick without burni...

Nutrition Nugget: 10-3-2-1-0

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week Jenn is talking about the 10-3-2-1-0 strategy. Creat...

Daily Habits that Serve or Sabotage Your Health and Hormones

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the daily habit you’ve focused on is actually sabotaging your overall health? What if there’s a reason the health hack your friend or sign...

Extra! Extra! Happy Healthy Hub Membership is LIVE

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to take your health to the next level? Ready to go beyond simply listening to Salad with a Side of Fries? Join the Happy Healthy Hub! In th...

Nutrition Nugget: IQMix

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week Jenn is talking about IQ Mix, the trendy electrolyte...

Hormones are Your Check Engine Light (feat. Jillian Greaves)

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can’t seem to balance your hormones and get rid of frustrating symptoms like anxiety, irregular cycles, or weight gain no matter what you do? Chance...

Nutrition Nugget: ProDough Whey Protein Powder

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about ProDough Whey Protein Powder,...

Healthy on the Road

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t think you can stay healthy while traveling and still enjoy every bite, sip, and moment? Think again. This episode spills the secrets to feelin...

Nutrition Nugget: Fairlife Protein Shake

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Fairlife Protein Shakes—are...

Fitness Habits to Train for Life (feat. Emily Nichols)

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to your fitness routine, what are you training for? If you’re like most of us, not a marathon or a bodybuilding competition. And yet, ...

Nutrition Nugget: Sunglasses

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is discussing sunglasses—and how they’re n...

Q & A: Women Over 40

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to tackle the unique challenges of wellness after 40? In this empowering episode of Salad with a Side of Fries, Jenn Trepeck hosts a com...

Nutrition Nugget: David Bars

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about David Bars—protein bars wit...

When More is Not More (feat. Joe Hoye)

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of eating less and moving more, only to see no real results? What if the key to lasting fat loss wasn’t harder work, but smarter strat...

Nutrition Nugget: Semantic Satiation

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about semantic satiation—a surpri...

The Curious Case of Hunger

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a serial snacker? Is there ALWAYS room for dessert? Do you find yourself feeling hungry throughout the day, despite just eating? Or maybe you ...

Nutrition Nugget: IQ Bars

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about IQ Bars—a popular nutrition...

Hormones and Body Composition (feat. Ashley Fillmore)

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do the stubborn body fat you can’t seem to lose, your hormones, and metabolic health all have in common? Well…a lot! If you’re nearing peri...

Nutrition Nugget: Rutin

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Rutin, a powerful plant pigme...

Supercharge Recovery from Surgery and More (feat. Zora Benhamou)

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could bounce back from surgery or an injury faster, stronger, and healthier than ever? In this Salad with a Side of Fries episode, ge...

Nutrition Nugget: The Easy Way Out

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about embracing the easy way out to...

Everyone is Pre-Diabetic, Unless...

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you one of the millions of Americans who eat the Standard American Diet? Even if you’re not, you’re likely at risk of developing pre-diabeties...

Nutrition Nugget: Bloom Energy Drinks

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Bloom Sparkling Energy Drink....

The "Yes, And" in Healthcare (feat. Andrea Nakayama)

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our healthcare system treats us like it’s one size fits all, yet that’s not how true healing works, especially when it comes to chronic conditions...