Let’s Talk Food

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A podcast where we have deep conversations about anything and everything surrounding it with food! A podcast for foodies, health junkies, science lovers, art lovers,and entrepreneurs with inquisitive minds who love culinary arts and catering and the science behind it.....

  1. 1d ago

    "Gut Check: Are Probiotics Worth the Hype? Hormones, Happiness & Helpful Bacteria."

    After a busy stretch of Seasons 5 and 6 filled with amazing guest interviews, Chef April is back behind the microphone for a special solo episode. This episode is a chance to catch up, reflect on the journey so far, and share what has been happening behind the scenes as she prepares for the rest of Season 6.   In this fun and informative episode of Let's Talk Food with Chef April, we're diving into "Gut Check: Are Probiotics Worth the Hype? Hormones, Happiness & Helpful Bacteria." Chef April explores the growing buzz around probiotics and discusses how these beneficial bacteria may support gut health, mood, hormone balance, overall wellness, and women's health.   Along the way, she'll share personal updates, exciting plans for upcoming episodes, and a few of the movies and TV shows she's been enjoying lately. Whether you're curious about probiotics, looking for simple wellness tips, or just want to catch up with Chef April, this episode offers a little something for everyone. So grab your favorite snack, settle in, and join the conversation as we talk food, wellness, entertainment, and everything in between!   Article: 8 Health Benefits of Probiotics for Women's Health by Dr. Michael Ruscio 🔗 Read the article: https://drruscio.com/best-probiotics-for-women      📬 Connect with Chef April Fontenot 📧 april3802@outlook.com   🍴 Instagram: @coopiesamericancuisineandseafood   🎵 TikTok: @coopies.american   🎙️ Start Your Own Podcast with Podbean   Promo Code: PodbeancomPBNEW   🔗 Start Your Podcast Journey: https://www.podbean.com/PodbeancomPBNEW     🎧 Listen wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with fellow food lovers. Your support helps us continue bringing great conversations, recipes, wellness tips, and culinary inspiration to listeners everywhere. 🍽️✨ Until next time, stay healthy, stay inspired, and keep talking food! 🎙️❤️

  2. Oct 21

    🎙️ Sacred Flavors: 40 Biblical Stories Served One Recipe at a Time with Dr. Svante Hallberg

    What happens when a psychiatrist, theologian, bestselling author, and food enthusiast brings the stories of the Bible to life through food? Find out in this fascinating episode of Let's Talk Food as Chef April welcomes Dr. Svante Hallberg, originally from Sweden and author of the bestselling book Sacred Flavors: 40 Biblical Stories Served One Recipe at a Time. Join us as we explore the many joys of the shared table, the power of hospitality, and how food helps preserve memory, identity, faith, and community across generations. Dr. Hallberg shares the inspiration behind his unique book and gives listeners a glimpse into the forty biblical stories and carefully selected recipes that take readers on a journey from Eden and Abraham's table to the meals of Jesus and beyond.   Whether you're passionate about food history, storytelling, faith, or simply love gathering around the table with family and friends, this conversation is filled with inspiration, wisdom, and plenty of food for thought!   📖 Get Your Copy of Sacred Flavors Purchase Sacred Flavors on Amazon   📬 Connect with Dr. Svante Hallberg 📧 Email: svante@sacredflavors.org   📬 Connect with Chef April Fontenot   📧 april3802@outlook.com   🍴 Instagram: @coopiesamericancuisineandseafood   🎵 TikTok: @coopies.american   🎙️ Start Your Own Podcast with Podbean   Promo Code: PodbeancomPBNEW   Start Your Podcast Journey   🎧 Listen wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with fellow food lovers. Your support helps us continue bringing great conversations, recipes, wellness tips, and culinary inspiration to listeners everywhere.   🍽️✨ Until next season, stay healthy, stay inspired, and keep talking food!

  3. Oct 18

    What If Your Body Could Warn You Before You Get Sick? How Habit Cure Was Born from a Health Wake-Up Call with Special Guest Rick Duchin

    Join Chef April Fontenot on this episode of Let's Talk Food as she chats with Rick Duchin, Founder and CEO of Habit Cure, to discuss the personal health journey that inspired him to create a new approach to wellness.   After receiving a life-changing health diagnosis, Rick took matters into his own hands by focusing on simple habits like walking, food choices, sleep, and paying attention to his body's signals. Those experiences ultimately led him to develop Habit Cure, an app designed to help people better understand their health habits and make informed lifestyle decisions. Tune in as Chef April and Rick discuss personal responsibility, preventative wellness, habit building, and the lessons learned along the way.     🔗 Connect with Rick Duchin & Learn More About Habit Cure     🌐 https://www.habitcure.com     📬 Connect with Chef April Fontenot     📧 april3802@outlook.com     🍴 Instagram: @coopiesamericancuisineandseafood       🎵 TikTok: @coopies.american         🎙️ Start Your Own Podcast with Podbean       Promo Code: PodbeancomPBNEW       🔗 https://www.podbean.com/PodbeancomPBNEW   ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST EPISODE IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. RICK DUCHIN IS NOT A LICENSED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, PHYSICIAN, OR MEDICAL PROVIDER. THE INFORMATION SHARED IN THIS EPISODE IS BASED ON PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND OPINIONS AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS CONSULT A QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REGARDING ANY HEALTH CONCERNS OR BEFORE MAKING CHANGES TO YOUR DIET, EXERCISE, OR HEALTHCARE ROUTINE.

  4. Oct 14

    🎙️ The Macro Life: How Greens Became A Game Changer with JR Ortiz

    What happens when a mother's love inspires a wellness revolution?   In this exciting episode of Let's Talk Food, Chef April Fontenot chats with JR Ortiz, Co-Founder and President of MacroLife Naturals, to share the incredible story behind one of the wellness industry's most recognized superfood brands.     JR opens up about his personal journey from an unhealthy lifestyle to discovering the power of nutrition and how his mother's determination to help him live a healthier life ultimately led to the creation of MacroLife Naturals. Together, they discuss the origins of Macro Greens®, the importance of feeding the body at the cellular level, and how nutrition can support overall wellness naturally.     You'll also hear JR's favorite MacroLife flavor, practical tips for introducing healthy foods to children without the battles, and simple ways families can make healthier choices every day. This inspiring conversation is packed with valuable insights, personal stories, and easy-to-apply wellness advice that you won't want to miss.     Whether you're looking to boost your nutrition, improve your family's eating habits, or learn more about the power of greens, this episode is full of motivation and actionable takeaways.   🥬 Tune in and discover how one family's mission to improve health grew into a movement helping people around the world live better, healthier lives!     Virtual episode available on my You Tube channel: aprilfontenot9354 Let's Talk Food Podcast: Watch Here: 🎙️ The Macro Life: How Greens Became A Game Changer with JR Ortiz  https://youtu.be/3IgLtPofYto       Episode available wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts!   Connect with JR Ortiz & MacroLife Naturals   📧 JR@MacroLifeNaturals.com   🌐 www.MacroLifeNaturals.com   Also available at Amazon.com   🎁 Exclusive Listener Promo Code: AprilF35       📬 Connect with Chef April Fontenot   📧 april3802@outlook.com   🍴 Instagram: @coopiesamericancuisineandseafood   🎵 TikTok: @coopies.american   🎙️ Start Your Own Podcast with Podbean   🔗 https://www.podbean.com/PodbeancomPBNEW     Promo Code: PodbeancomPBNEW   🔗 https://www.podbean.com/PodbeancomPBNEW

  5. Oct 11

    🎙️ Don’t Sleep on This! Sleep Secrets, Recovery Hacks & Wellness Wisdom with Special Guest Founder & CEO Derek Hales of Nap Lab

    What do food, sleep, and overall wellness have in common? More than you might think. In this episode of Let's Talk Food, Chef April Fontenot chats with Derek Hales, Founder and CEO of Nap Lab, to explore the powerful connection between sleep, nutrition, recovery, and long-term health.     Derek shares how testing over 500 mattresses in his 950-square-foot apartment led to a thriving business and a full-time entrepreneurial career. Featured on the Tamron Hall Show and Freakonomics, he reveals practical sleep hacks, recovery tips, and wellness strategies that can help you boost energy, improve health, and get the restorative sleep your body needs.     📬 Connect with Derek Hales:        🔗 Learn more: NapLab.com       📬 Connect with Chef April Fontenot     📧 april3802@outlook.com     🍴 Follow the Let's Talk Food Family     📸 Instagram: @coopiesamericancuisineandseafood     🎵 TikTok: @coopies.american     🎙️ Start Your Own Podcast - 30-Day Free Trial     Podbean Unlimited Hosting   Promo Code: PodbeancomPBNEW   https://www.podbean.com/PodbeancomPBNEW       🎧 Listen Wherever You Enjoy Your Favorite Podcasts!     Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with fellow food lovers. Your support helps us continue bringing great conversations, recipes, wellness tips, and culinary inspiration to listeners everywhere.     Until next time, stay healthy, stay inspired, and keep talking food! 🍽️✨

  6. Oct 5

    The Longevity Advantage: How Herbs and Botanicals Can Support a Healthier Life with Special Guest Anthony Canelo-Master Herbalist, 5-Star Clarion Rating Book Author and Owner of 5:1 Formulas

    What if the secret to a healthier, more vibrant life could be found in nature?     In this inspiring episode of Let's Talk Food, host Chef April Fontenot sits down with Anthony Canelo, Master Herbalist, author, and founder of 5:1 Formulas, for an eye-opening conversation about longevity, wellness, and the power of single-herb botanicals     Anthony shares his unique approach to natural health through his Nature Pyramid Philosophy, which focuses on seven essential foundations of longevity: breathing, sleep, hydration, attitude, nutrition, movement, and connection with nature. He also discusses the latest products from 5:1 Formulas and explains why their lab-tested, single-herb formulations stand apart from many supplements on today's market. Unlike products filled with complex blends, fillers, and additives, 5:1 Formulas are designed with simplicity, transparency, and purity at the forefront.     Throughout the conversation, Chef April and Anthony explore practical ways listeners can support their overall wellness, improve daily habits, and embrace a healthier lifestyle through nature-inspired choices. Whether you're interested in herbal wellness, healthy aging, better sleep, increased energy, or simply living your best life, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable takeaways.     🌿 Connect with Anthony Canelo & 5:1 Formulas       🌐 Website: https://5to1formulas.com/   📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fivetooneformulas/     🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5to1formulas       ❌ X (Twitter): https://x.com/5to1Formula       📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575575115458     🛒 Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/The51Single-HerbFormulas/page/23871D9C-F81C-4D49-ACD8-19547EB265F0       📬 Connect with Chef April Fontenot       📧 Email: april3802@outlook.com         🍴 Follow the Let's Talk Food Family       📸 Instagram: @coopiesamericancuisineandseafood         🎵 TikTok: @coopies.american         🎙️ Start Your Own Podcast - 30-Day Free Trial       Podbean Unlimited Hosting Promo Code: PodbeancomPBNEW         👉 https://www.podbean.com/PodbeancomPBNEW     🎧 Listen wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts!   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share Let's Talk Food with your friends and family. Your support helps us continue bringing you engaging conversations about food, wellness, entrepreneurship, and healthy living.   🍽️✨ Until next time, stay healthy, stay inspired, and keep talking food!

  7. Sep 29

    Let’s Talk Food with Carlie Bodrug: Celebrating Quickies + 8 Speedy Meal Tips from a NYT Bestselling Author

    In this inspiring episode of the Let's Talk Food Podcast, host Chef April Fontenot welcomes special guest Carleigh Bodrug, the #1 New York Times bestselling cookbook author, creator of Plant You, food blogger, new mom, and social media powerhouse. Carleigh Bodrug is the founder of Plant You and author of the newly released cookbook Plant You Quickies: 140+ Nourishing Plant-Based Recipes for Busy People, released September 29, 2026.   Together, Chef April and Carleigh reflect on their unique culinary journeys, sharing stories of perseverance, resilience, and overcoming adversity on the road to success. They discuss the challenges they faced before achieving their dreams and how those experiences helped shape the women, leaders, and food advocates they are today. The conversation also celebrates the release of Carleigh's highly anticipated new cookbook, Quickies, a collection of more than 140 approachable plant-based recipes designed for busy people, with many meals ready in 30 minutes or less.   Listeners will also enjoy Carleigh's Eight Speedy Quick Tips for Healthy Meals, practical strategies that make eating well easier, faster, and more accessible for busy families and professionals alike. Whether you're a home cook, food entrepreneur, plant-based enthusiast, or someone navigating your own path to success, this episode is packed with inspiration, motivation, and actionable advice.     Connect with Carleigh Bodrug 🌱 PlantYou Website: https://plantyou.com/   📸 Instagram: @plantyou   📖 Purchase PlantYou Quickies: https://plantyou.com/quickies/     📬 Connect with Chef April   📧 Email: april3802@outlook.com     🍴 Follow the Let's Talk Food Family     📸 Instagram: @coopiesamericancuisineandseafood     🎵 TikTok: @coopies.american     🎧 Listen Wherever You Enjoy Your Favorite Podcasts!   Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with fellow food lovers. Your support helps us continue bringing great conversations, recipes, wellness tips, and culinary inspiration to listeners everywhere.    Stay healthy, stay inspired, and keep talking food! 🍽️ ✨   🎙️ Start Your Own Podcast — 30-Day Free Trial!   Thinking about launching your own show? Get started with Podbean today!   Podbean Unlimited Hosting Promo Code: PodbeancomPBNEW   🔹 Podbean Unlimited Business Plans 👉   https://www.podbean.com/pro/PodbeancomPBNEW

  8. Sep 13

    Season 5 Finale: Reset, Refocus, Recharge: 5 Healthy Habits to End Season 5 Strong

    As we close out an incredible Season 5 of Let's Talk Food, Chef April Fontenot is taking a moment to reset, refocus, and recharge with five simple yet impactful healthy habits that can help set the tone for a healthier lifestyle. Inspired by the article "5 Healthy Habits You Can Start Today!" from Kroger, Chef April shares practical tips for creating sustainable routines, making healthier choices, and building habits that support your overall wellness journey. Whether you're looking for a fresh start, more energy, or just a few realistic ways to improve your daily routine, this episode is packed with motivation and encouragement. But that's not all! Chef April also catches listeners up on the latest happenings, discusses some of the TV shows she's been watching lately, reflects on memorable moments from Season 5, and gives a sneak peek at what's in store for the exciting new season ahead. Join us for this season finale celebration filled with food, fun, wellness inspiration, and heartfelt gratitude for all of our amazing listeners. Thank you for being part of the Let's Talk Food family. Here's to finishing strong and starting fresh! The original article can be found here: https://www.kroger.com/blog/health/daily-healthy-habits 📚 Episode Reference Article: 5 Healthy Habits You Can Start Today! Source: Kroger Health Link: https://www.kroger.com/blog/health/daily-healthy-habits 📬 Connect with Chef April 📧 Email: april3802@outlook.com 🍴 Follow the Let's Talk Food Family 📸 Instagram: @coopiesamericancuisineandseafood 🎵 TikTok: @coopies.american ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@aprilfontenot9354 🎧 Listen Wherever You Enjoy Your Favorite Podcasts! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with fellow food lovers. Your support helps us continue bringing great conversations, recipes, wellness tips, and culinary inspiration to listeners everywhere. Until next season, stay healthy, stay inspired, and keep talking food!

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A podcast where we have deep conversations about anything and everything surrounding it with food! A podcast for foodies, health junkies, science lovers, art lovers,and entrepreneurs with inquisitive minds who love culinary arts and catering and the science behind it.....

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  • Creator
    april3802
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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    Let’s Talk Food