Inside the Bite (Nutrition Science made simple)

Chef-a-Doodle
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  • NUTRITION
  • MONTHLY

Hey there, welcome to Inside the Bite, where we take the confusing world of nutrition science and make it simple, snack-sized, and actually useful. I’m your host from Chef-a-Doodle, and around here we don’t do boring lectures. We talk real food, real families, and what’s really happening inside your body when you take a bite.

Episodes

  1. Inside the bite with @chefadoodle Feeding Kids: What Actually Matters: Meet the Guest

    24/11/2025

    Inside the bite with @chefadoodle Feeding Kids: What Actually Matters: Meet the Guest

    A recent study reviewed 114 Instagram posts labelled “balanced meals” — and only three were truly balanced. In upcoming episodes, we sit down with Ms. Hala Tajrine, a Clinical Dietitian who was trained in Canada and now works with families in Dubai through clinics and school wellbeing programs. We unpack the myths parents still believe, the truth about lunchboxes, protein fiasco, gut health, sugar, sports fueling, picky eating, emotional eating, and the everyday habits that shape a child’s long-term health. She also opens up about managing health of children as a working mother, and why she chose to lend her voice to the Chef-a-Doodle mission. Hala brings a rare blend of science, compassion, and real-life parenting wisdom - the perfect guide for every family trying to navigate nutrition today. ⭐ What's to comeWhy most “balanced” meals online aren’t actually balancedThe biggest nutrition belief parents still get wrongProtein: the truthOne lunchbox change that improves mood, focus, and energyThree foods to limit + three foods kids need more ofSugar psychology: give now or crave later?Supplements, electrolytes, gummies, and powders — what actually mattersOne area where science has changed but parents haven’t caught upEarly signs of low protein or ironCultural food habits: strengths and gapsHer personal journey into dieteticsSports nutrition: hydration, electrolytes, under-fuelingGut health: what truly builds a strong microbiomeHow to build a ‘buffer’ for birthday treats & playdate snacksEmotional eating vs real hungerModeration without restriction (study reference included)Sleep, rhythm, and daily routines for better focus and calmFour essential family behaviorsRapid-fire myth busting with your community pollLabel decoding: cereal, multigrain bread, juice boxes, and more⭐ Highlights“Only 3 of 114 Instagram meals labelled balanced were actually balanced.”“Children don’t need perfect diets - they need balanced diets.”"Our house should not be a supermarket.""Night at the museum: that's what's happening in children's brains when they sleep." 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 https://www.instagram.com/chef_a_doodle/ https://open.spotify.com/show/0VKELn3Au5CN6FPxw1X3ph?si=plwwTjPcRoiu1zaKxv2gAA https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/inside-the-bite-nutrition-science-made-simple/id1839937278   𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghamittal/ https://www.instagram.com/mm.7gen/ Guest Hala Tajrine | LinkedInCommunityhttps://chat.whatsapp.com/Cz4uX5eKVbTCGh0aozersY

    3 min
  2. Emotions do hide in food, even for athletes

    18/11/2025

    Emotions do hide in food, even for athletes

    Inside the Bite — How Emotions Hide in Food (Even for Athletes!) In this series of Inside the Bite, host Megha Mittal sits down with elite athletes Paolo and Barbara to uncover the hidden pressures behind raising focused, motivated, and emotionally strong kids in today’s high-performance world. Forget the highlight reels — this conversation dives into what really shapes a child’s mindset, body, and resilience. From sleepless nights before tournaments to nutrition myths parents still believe, they unpack how discipline, emotional intelligence, and joy must coexist if we want to raise champions who thrive — not just perform. With practical wisdom, personal stories, and hard truths, this episode challenges modern parenting, sports culture, and how we define success. In this biteworthy episode: How emotions hide in food, even for athletes! Follow Us Instagram — @chef_a_doodle Spotify — Inside the Bite Apple Podcasts — Inside the Bite Host Socials LinkedIn — Megha Mittal Instagram — @mm.7gen Join our Community WhatsApp Group — Join the Conversation

    4 min
  3. Nutrition for young athletes

    11/11/2025

    Nutrition for young athletes

    In this series of Inside the Bite, host Megha Mittal sits down with elite athletes Paolo and Barbara to uncover the hidden pressures behind raising focused, motivated, and emotionally strong kids in today’s high-performance world. Forget the highlight reels — this conversation dives into what really shapes a child’s mindset, body, and resilience. From sleepless nights before tournaments to nutrition myths parents still believe, they unpack how discipline, emotional intelligence, and joy must coexist if we want to raise champions who thrive — not just perform. With practical wisdom, personal stories, and hard truths, this episode challenges modern parenting, sports culture, and how we define success. In this biteworthy episode: Balanced nutrition for young athletes. Follow Us Instagram — @chef_a_doodle Spotify — Inside the Bite Apple Podcasts — Inside the Bite Host Socials LinkedIn — Megha Mittal Instagram — @mm.7gen Join our Community WhatsApp Group — Join the Conversation

    4 min
  4. Emotional intelligence is the new superpower in parenting

    04/11/2025

    Emotional intelligence is the new superpower in parenting

    Inside the Bite — Balancing Sports, School & Life In this series of Inside the Bite, host Megha Mittal sits down with elite athletes Paolo and Barbara to uncover the hidden pressures behind raising focused, motivated, and emotionally strong kids in today’s high-performance world. Forget the highlight reels — this conversation dives into what really shapes a child’s mindset, body, and resilience. From sleepless nights before tournaments to nutrition myths parents still believe, they unpack how discipline, emotional intelligence, and joy must coexist if we want to raise champions who thrive — not just perform. With practical wisdom, personal stories, and hard truths, this episode challenges modern parenting, sports culture, and how we define success. In this biteworthy episode: Emotional intelligence is the new superpower in parenting. Follow Us Instagram — @chef_a_doodle Spotify — Inside the Bite Apple Podcasts — Inside the Bite Host Socials LinkedIn — Megha Mittal Instagram — @mm.7gen Join our Community WhatsApp Group — Join the Conversation

    3 min
  5. How to achieve healthy balance between sports and life for kids

    28/10/2025

    How to achieve healthy balance between sports and life for kids

    In this series of Inside the Bite, host Megha Mittal sits down with elite athletes Paolo and Barbara to uncover the hidden pressures behind raising focused, motivated, and emotionally strong kids in today’s high-performance world. Forget the highlight reels — this conversation dives into what really shapes a child’s mindset, body, and resilience. From sleepless nights before tournaments to nutrition myths parents still believe, they unpack how discipline, emotional intelligence, and joy must coexist if we want to raise champions who thrive — not just perform. With practical wisdom, personal stories, and hard truths, this episode challenges modern parenting, sports culture, and how we define success. In this biteworthy episode: Tactical strategies to balance sports, school, and extracurricular life. Follow Us Instagram — @chef_a_doodle Spotify — Inside the Bite Apple Podcasts — Inside the Bite Host Socials LinkedIn — Megha Mittal Instagram — @mm.7gen Join our Community WhatsApp Group — Join the Conversation

    4 min
  6. Understanding stress and anxiety

    21/10/2025

    Understanding stress and anxiety

    Inside the Bite — Real Talk on Focus, Stress & Food In this series of Inside the Bite, host Megha Mittal sits down with elite athletes Paolo and Barbara to uncover the hidden pressures behind raising focused, motivated, and emotionally strong kids in today’s high-performance world. Forget the highlight reels — this conversation dives into what really shapes a child’s mindset, body, and resilience. From sleepless nights before tournaments to nutrition myths parents still believe, they unpack how discipline, emotional intelligence, and joy must coexist if we want to raise champions who thrive — not just perform. With practical wisdom, personal stories, and hard truths, this episode challenges modern parenting, sports culture, and how we define success. In this biteworthy episode: How stress differs from anxiety Follow us Instagram — @chef_a_doodle Spotify — Inside the Bite Apple Podcasts — Inside the Bite Host socials LinkedIn — Megha Mittal Instagram — @mm.7gen Community Join our WhatsApp group

    4 min
  7. Nurturing focus in kids amongst distraction

    14/10/2025

    Nurturing focus in kids amongst distraction

    In this series of 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕𝒆, host Megha Mittal sits down with elite athletes Paolo and Barbara to uncover the ℎ𝑖𝑑𝑑𝑒𝑛 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑠 behind raising focused, motivated, and emotionally strong kids in today’s high-performance world. Forget the highlight reels - this conversation dives into what really shapes a child’s mindset, body, and resilience. From sleepless nights before tournaments to nutrition myths parents still believe, they unpack how discipline, emotional intelligence, and joy must coexist if we want to raise champions who thrive - not just perform. With practical wisdom, personal stories, and hard truths, this episode challenges modern parenting, sports culture, and how we define success. In this 𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 episode: Focus isn’t natural - it’s a 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑚𝑢𝑠𝑐𝑙𝑒. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 https://www.instagram.com/chef_a_doodle/https://open.spotify.com/show/0VKELn3Au5CN6FPxw1X3ph?si=plwwTjPcRoiu1zaKxv2gAA https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/inside-the-bite-nutrition-science-made-simple/id1839937278 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghamittal/https://www.instagram.com/mm.7gen/ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cz4uX5eKVbTCGh0aozersY

    5 min
  8. 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕𝒆 with @chefadoodle What If The Way We’re Raising Young Athletes Is All Wrong?

    13/10/2025

    𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒕𝒆 with @chefadoodle What If The Way We’re Raising Young Athletes Is All Wrong?

    Inside the Bite — Focus, Stress & Food In this episode of Inside the Bite, host Megha Mittal sits down with elite athletes Paolo and Barbara to uncover the hidden pressures behind raising focused, motivated, and emotionally strong kids in today’s high-performance world. Forget the highlight reels — this conversation dives into what really shapes a child’s mindset, body, and resilience. From sleepless nights before tournaments to nutrition myths parents still believe, they unpack how discipline, emotional intelligence, and joy must coexist if we want to raise champions who thrive — not just perform. With practical wisdom, personal stories, and hard truths, this episode challenges modern parenting, sports culture, and how we define success. Takeaways Focus isn’t natural — it’s a trainable muscle. Sleep is the ultimate performance enhancer. Nutrition isn’t one-size-fits-all — get expert guidance early. Discipline creates consistency. Stress and burnout often start at home, not on the field. Emotional intelligence is the new superpower in parenting. Journaling builds mental resilience and self-awareness. Sports are not just about winning — they’re a rehearsal for life. Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Inside the Bite 00:59 – Introducing the Guests: Paolo and Barbara 03:02 – Focus and Motivation in Kids 06:07 – The Importance of Sleep for Young Athletes 07:49 – Nutrition for Young Athletes 10:54 – Healthy Snacks and Hydration 13:01 – Listening to Your Body and Cues 15:01 – Managing Pressure and Stress in Sports 17:50 – Role Modeling and Emotional Intelligence 20:33 – Meditation and Breath Work for Stress Management 23:17 – Understanding Stress vs. Anxiety 26:39 – The Role of Journaling in Emotional Reflection 29:33 – The Importance of Routine and Discipline 32:33 – Emotional Connections with Food 35:59 – Sports as a School of Life Follow Us Instagram — @chef_a_doodle Spotify — Inside the Bite Apple Podcasts — Inside the Bite Host Socials LinkedIn — Megha Mittal Instagram — @mm.7gen Join our Community WhatsApp Group — Join the Conversation

    34 min
  9. Why we created Inside the Bite

    15/09/2025

    Why we created Inside the Bite

    Inside the Bite is for parents and children to learn the basics of nutrition. Our mission at Chef-a-Doodle is to keep Science first. And bring the real knowledge to families globally. We created Inside the Bite to meet the overwhelming ask of families to learn the real truth about Nutrition.

    1 min
  10. Carbs Aren’t the Villain (and Other Nutrient Truths)

    15/09/2025

    Carbs Aren’t the Villain (and Other Nutrient Truths)

    Forget the fad diets and food fear! In this episode, we break down macro-micro nutrients, and carbs in plain language. You’ll learn why carbs aren’t the bad guy, how tiny nutrients pack a huge punch, and what really fuels your brain and body. Simple science, real talk, no guilt.

    5 min
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Hey there, welcome to Inside the Bite, where we take the confusing world of nutrition science and make it simple, snack-sized, and actually useful. I’m your host from Chef-a-Doodle, and around here we don’t do boring lectures. We talk real food, real families, and what’s really happening inside your body when you take a bite.

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