The Slow Kitchen Podcast

Cat Dillon
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The Slow Kitchen Podcast gives you simple, real-life tools to support your hormones, metabolism, mood, and energy — all in under 15 minutes. Hosted by Cat Dillon, RHN — holistic nutritionist, former chef, and midlife metabolism expert — this show helps women 40+ ditch overwhelm, reduce stress eating, improve digestion, and feel more grounded and confident in the kitchen. Expect practical tips, tiny habits, and nourishing ideas you can use today.No strict rules. No guilt. No chasing perfection. Just food wisdom, nervous system support, and small changes that add up to big shifts.

  1. 3h ago

    Episode 33: "The Whole Kitchen: Herbs, Polyphenols & Feeding Your Microbiome"

    🌿 What We Talked About Why plant diversity matters more than chasing superfoodsThe gut-loving power of herbs, spices, and polyphenolsEasy ways to add more plants to your everyday mealsHow different plants nourish different gut microbesWhy it's time to refresh your spice cabinetAn invitation to join the Gut Garden Challenge 📚 Mentions & Resources 🌱 Gut Garden Challenge Ready to grow your inner garden? Join me for a fun, practical challenge where you'll learn how to comfortably eat 30+ different plants each week while supporting your microbiome, metabolism, digestion, mood, blood sugar, and long-term health. 🌿 Join here: https://catdillon.com/GutGardenChallenge 🎧 Love the Podcast? If you're enjoying The Slow Kitchen Podcast, I'd be so grateful if you'd: ⭐ Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode. ⭐ Leave a quick review—it helps more women discover the show. ⭐ Share this episode with someone who loves food, cooking, or learning how to nourish their body. 📖 Research Mentioned A comprehensive review on nutritional, nutraceutical, and industrial perspectives of perilla (Perilla frutscens L.) seeds – An orphan oilseed crop https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024093125#sec7A review on health benefits of phenolics derived from dietary spices https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9483645/Plant Polyphenols, More than Just Simple Natural Antioxidants: Oxidative Stress, Aging and Age-Related Diseases https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7281114/ 🌿 Join the Midlife Nourishment Collective If you're ready to put these ideas into practice, I'd love to welcome you into the Midlife Nourishment Collective—a membership for women who want to eat well, feel strong, and age with confidence. Inside you'll find: 🥗 Delicious recipes designed to nourish your microbiome, metabolism, hormones, blood sugar, and bones. 🛒 A drag-and-drop meal planner with smart grocery lists and Instacart integration to make healthy eating simple. 👩‍🍳 Live monthly cooking classes where food becomes your daily medicine. 📚 Evidence-based nutrition education on gut health, hormones, metabolism, bone health, healthy aging, and more. 💚 A warm, supportive community that helps you build sustainable habits—for your gut, your body, and your relationship with food. Learn more: https://catdillonrhn.practicebetter.io/#/5cff1132627d791b2c7418df/bookings?p=68262a777031a7f5f3bdc45c&step=package 💚 Work With Me RevitalizeHER: Wellness & Health Strategy Call Need personalized guidance? This 30-minute strategy session is designed for women over 40 navigating digestive concerns, fatigue, hormone changes, stress, or stubborn weight. Together we'll identify your biggest roadblocks and create a personalized roadmap for your next steps. Book your session: Click Here Now! 💚 Key Takeaway Eating for your microbiome isn't about one kale smoothie or chasing the latest superfood. It's about feeding a diverse inner garden. Different plants nourish different gut microbes, and together those microbes produce beneficial compounds like butyrate, help make vitamins, strengthen your gut lining, regulate your immune system, support your metabolism, and even communicate with your brain. ✨ Favorite Quote "Think of your gut microbes as tiny employees. Every plant you eat hires a different team. Together they make butyrate, produce vitamins, protect your gut lining, regulate your immune system, support metabolism, and send messages to your brain. The more diverse the team, the better the job gets done." 🌿 More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

    16 min
  2. Episode 32: "Fibermaxxing: My Thoughts on the Internet's Latest Health Obsession"

    Jul 1

    Episode 32: "Fibermaxxing: My Thoughts on the Internet's Latest Health Obsession"

    Podcast 32:  “Fibermaxxing: My Thoughts on the Internet's Latest Health Obsession” In This Episode You'll Learn: What the fiber maxxing trend gets right—and where it can go wrong.The different types of fiber (soluble, insoluble, fermentable fiber, resistant starch, and FODMAPs) and what each one does in your body.Why fiber is essential for blood sugar balance, gut health, cholesterol, metabolism, and healthy aging.Why eating a wide variety of plant foods matters even more than simply hitting a fiber goal.What research suggests about aiming for around 30 different plant foods each week.How to safely increase your fiber intake without ending up bloated, gassy, or uncomfortable.The signs that your gut may need a more individualized approach to fiber.Simple, practical ways to optimize your fiber intake using real food instead of chasing extremes. Mentioned in This Episode: 🌿 Gut Garden Challenge (FREE) - Join me for a simple challenge to help you eat 30 different plant foods each week with easy daily guidance and a supportive private community. Eating more plant fibers helps you feel fuller longer, supports steady blood sugar, calms cravings, and creates a healthier environment for fat loss. It also supports heart health, healthy cholesterol, lowers inflammation, and helps your body naturally eliminate excess hormones and toxins—making it one of the simplest ways to support your metabolism, hormones, and overall health. Dietary Fiber Intake and Gut Microbiota in Human Health (2022) Microbiota-dependent and -independent Effects of Dietary Fibre on Human Health (2020) 🌱 Mood & Metabolism Collective If you're looking for ongoing support putting these ideas into practice, join the Mood & Metabolism Collective. Inside you'll find: Blood-sugar-steady recipesDrag-and-drop meal planner with smart grocery lists (including Instacart integration)Monthly cooking classesNutrition resources for women over 40A supportive community to help you build a calmer, healthier relationship with food 💚 RevitalizeHER: Wellness & Health Strategy Call  A 30-minute strategy session designed for women over 40 navigating fatigue, digestive issues, stress, hormone changes, or stubborn weight. We'll identify your biggest roadblocks and create a personalized roadmap to help you move forward. Need Support? If you're ready to stop chasing nutrition trends and start building a way of eating that actually supports your metabolism, hormones, gut, and nervous system, I'd love to help. Whether you're looking for practical meal ideas inside the Mood & Metabolism Collective or want personalized guidance through a RevitalizeHER Wellness & Health Strategy Call, there are resources designed to meet you where you are. And if you enjoyed today's episode, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a review, subscribe to The Slow Kitchen Podcast, and share this episode with a friend. It helps more women discover a calmer, more sustainable approach to nourishing themselves. 💚 More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

    13 min
  3. Episode 31: "The Simple Power of Sprouting: The Food That Grows While You Sleep"

    Jun 24

    Episode 31: "The Simple Power of Sprouting: The Food That Grows While You Sleep"

    🎙️ Episode: The Simple Power of Sprouting: The Food That Grows While You Sleep What We Talked About Why nutrition isn't about choosing plants or proteinThe benefits of sprouts for nutrient density and plant diversityHow sprouting increases nutrient availabilityThe science behind broccoli sprouts and sulforaphaneWhy sulforaphane may support healthy aging, detoxification, and hormone metabolismSimple steps for growing sprouts at homeEasy ways to add sprouts to everyday mealsHow small food habits can create a deeper connection to nourishment 📚 Resources The Sprouting Company Complete Sprouting Set Up Click the link to claim your 10% Discount Code: CATDILLONREGISTEREDHOLISTICNUTRITIONIST My Sprouting Takeaway Download 💚 Key Takeaway Sprouting is one of the simplest ways to grow fresh, nutrient-dense food at home. A handful of sprouts can add flavor, phytonutrients, and variety to your meals while reconnecting you to the process of nourishing yourself. Sometimes nourishment begins with something as simple as a seed, a jar, and a little daily care. 🌱 Downloads  Constantly Hungry Over 50?  It’s Not What You Think… You have been doing everything right. So why are you still starving?  The answer is not what you think. And it changes everything.7 Sensory Snacks To Nurture YourselfSlow Kitchen Cheat Sheet - 12 Ways to Use What You Have - Differently14 Ways the Food Industry Tricks YouThe 3 AM Calming Sequence You fell asleep just fine. Now it is 3 AM and your mind is running. Here is what is happening in your body, and exactly what to do about it.Your Bedtime Support Steps Sleep does not start when your head hits the pillow. The science of Andrew Huberman and Matthew Walker is clear. Sleep is built during the hours before bed. Here is how to build it right.Your Morning Reset The first 60 minutes of your morning set the hormonal tone for the next 24 hours. Cortisol, light, food, and color all send signals to your biology. Here is how to make those signals work for you.More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

    14 min
  4. Episode 30: "Your Body Has a Clock. Are You Feeding It on Time?"

    Jun 17

    Episode 30: "Your Body Has a Clock. Are You Feeding It on Time?"

    📌 Episode 30: Your Body Has a Clock. Are You Feeding It on Time? What we talked about (key points): Your body runs on a 24-hour circadian rhythm that influences metabolism, digestion, hormones, sleep, immune function, and energy production.Food is one of the strongest signals that helps set and regulate your body's internal clocks.Thousands of genes turn on and off throughout the day according to circadian timing.Insulin sensitivity is highest earlier in the day, making the morning and early afternoon the most metabolically favorable times to eat.Glucose tolerance and digestive efficiency naturally decline as the day progresses.Your mitochondria (the energy-producing structures in your cells) also follow circadian rhythms and process fuel more efficiently during daylight hours.The timing of your eating window matters. A 10-hour eating window from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. has very different metabolic effects than a 10-hour eating window from noon–10 p.m.Overnight fasting gives the digestive system time to perform repair and housekeeping functions, including activation of the migrating motor complex (MMC).Chrononutrition research consistently supports earlier eating patterns for metabolic health, blood sugar regulation, and long-term disease prevention.Circadian eating is not another diet. It is simply aligning your meals with your biology. 🧠 Mentions Dr. Satchin Panda — leading circadian biology researcher at the Salk Institute and author of The Circadian Code Chrononutrition — the study of how meal timing interacts with circadian rhythms and health Circadian Rhythms — the body's internal 24-hour timing system that regulates nearly every biological process Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) — the digestive system's "housekeeping crew" that works between meals Mitochondria — the energy-producing structures in cells that also operate on circadian schedules Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) — limiting food intake to a specific window of time; benefits may depend heavily on when that window occurs 📚 Resources Read: The Circadian Code by Dr. Satchin Panda Read: NHLBI Guide to Circadian Rhythms and HealthExplore: Satchin Panda's Research at the Salk Institute 🌟 Download: Eat to Sleep Well Tonight Guide  Try: ✓ Eat breakfast within a few hours of waking ✓ Front-load protein earlier in the day ✓ Finish dinner earlier when possible ✓ Aim for a consistent 12–13 hour overnight fast ✓ Notice how meal timing affects energy, sleep, cravings, and hunger Reflection Questions • What time do I typically eat my first meal? • What time do I typically finish eating for the day? • How do I feel on days when I eat earlier versus later? • Am I feeding my body's clock—or fighting against it? Remember: The question is not only what you eat. The question is when. More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

    16 min
  5. Episode 29 - "Why Do We Eat the Same Foods Every Day?"

    Jun 10

    Episode 29 - "Why Do We Eat the Same Foods Every Day?"

    📌 Episode: Why Do We Eat the Same Foods Every Day? What we talked about (key points): Repeating the same foods is often a signal, not a failureCravings can come from biology (sleep, protein, blood sugar, hormones, stress)Highly processed foods are designed to increase craving and override fullnessHabits form through reward learning in the brain, not willpowerFood often regulates the nervous system (comfort, calm, pause, escape)Decision fatigue leads to default “safe” familiar foodsEmotional eating loops: trigger → justification → eating → relief → guilt → repeatAwareness (not restriction) is the first step to changeSlowing down eating changes both satisfaction and quantity naturallyAsk: “What is this food doing for me right now?”Bigger need underneath food: comfort, rest, connection, relief, stimulation 🧠 Mentions Judson Brewer — reward-based habit loops + Bigger Better Offer (BBO) Read the book: The Hunger Habit, Judson Brewer Dopamine = reward prediction / learning signal (not just pleasure), Read the book: Dopamine Nation, Anna LembkeNeurodivergence possibility (routine + sensory preference, not diagnostic) Read the book: The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD: Cultivate Self-Compassion, Live Authentically, and Be Your Own Advocate, Jennifer Kemp MpsychMindful eating + CBT + nervous system regulation tools, Read the book: Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food, Jan Chozen Bays 📚 Resources Fill Out the Free Habit Awareness Tracker (trigger → behavior → need → outcome → bigger better offer ) “Bigger Better Offer (BBO)” framework — Judson Brewer, The Hunger Habit, Judson Brewer Mindful Nourishment Bundle (slow down, sensory awareness) CBT tools for thought loops around food, Read: How To Use CBT Thought Records To Change The Way You Feel Blood Sugar & Brain Health Boost: 5-Day Challenge for Women 50+ (self paced program) Mindless Munching Mini Course Nervous Tension Protocol (breathwork, grounding, pauses, eating, lifestyle and supplements) More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

    18 min
  6. Episode 28 - "How You Eat Is How You Live: How the habits that shape your meals are the habits that shape your life"

    Jun 3

    Episode 28 - "How You Eat Is How You Live: How the habits that shape your meals are the habits that shape your life"

    What if the way you eat is revealing far more than what's on your plate? In this episode, we explore how your eating habits often mirror deeper patterns around stress, self-care, urgency, presence, boundaries, and how you move through the world. You'll discover: 🌿 How your eating style reflects your life Whether you're a fast eater, slow eater, multitasker, or grazer, your patterns may offer clues about your nervous system, metabolism, and daily habits. 🍽️ What food preferences can reveal From crunchy and salty to sweet, bitter, or spicy foods, we discuss how cravings and texture preferences may be connected to emotional needs, stress responses, and personality traits. 🔥 Why food alone isn't enough Real wellness isn't built through nutrition alone. We explore the powerful relationship between food, stress, sleep, relationships, purpose, and nervous system regulation. 🩸 Simple strategies to improve blood sugar and satisfaction Practical tools including meal sequencing, mindful eating, slowing down, and creating meal anchors that support energy, cravings, and metabolic health. ✨ What are you really hungry for? Sometimes the craving isn't for food at all. It may be for comfort, connection, rest, stimulation, safety, creativity, or nourishment. Free Resource Download the Food Preference & Personality Guide and discover what your cravings, food choices, and eating patterns may be trying to tell you.   Resources & Research Mentioned Food Texture & EmotionsHow Children Learn Food PreferencesWhy We Learn to Like Foods We Once HatedSweetness & Prosocial BehaviorBitterness & Personality TraitsWhy We Crave SaltPhysical Warmth & Emotional ConnectionSweet Taste & Social Behavior (Full Study)Individual Differences in Bitter Taste Preferences & Personality The Midlife Nourishment Collective Metabolism • Hormones • Bone Strength Refined Through Food, Rhythm & Regulation If this episode resonated with you and you're craving a deeper, more grounded way to support your body through midlife, this is where to begin. The Midlife Nourishment Collective is designed for women navigating: Changing metabolismHormone shiftsBone health concernsNervous system dysregulationEmotional eating patternsFatigue, overwhelm, and food confusionThis is not about tracking, perfection, or rigid rules. It's about learning how to nourish your body in a way that feels sustainable, intelligent, calming, and deeply supportive. Click Here to Join! More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

    24 min
  7. Episode 27 - “When Healthy Eating Starts Feeling Flat and Lifeless”

    May 27

    Episode 27 - “When Healthy Eating Starts Feeling Flat and Lifeless”

    By Cat Dillon RHN | The Slow Kitchen Podcast Food is never just about nutrients. It is also sensory experience, nervous system regulation, pleasure, memory, creativity, rhythm, and connection. 🌿 This episode explores why even “healthy” eating can start feeling emotionally flat — and how reconnecting to flavor, texture, desire, and slowing down can completely change the experience of nourishment again. Main Themes Food boredom & palate fatigueSensory nourishment & nervous system regulationEmotional satisfaction with foodMy experience living through the early Bay Area food movement Creativity, pleasure & spontaneity in mealsHow slowing down changes digestion & nourishmentMidlife nourishment, metabolism & regulation Mentions & Resources Real Food Company SF Star Route FarmsAlvarado Street BakeryTassajara Bread Book & Bakery HistoryChez PanisseAlice Waters The Midlife Nourishment Collective  Metabolism • Hormones • Bone Strength Refined Through Food, Rhythm & Regulation If this episode resonated with you and you are craving a deeper, more grounded way of supporting your body through midlife, this is where to begin. The Midlife Nourishment Collective is designed for women navigating: changing metabolismhormone shiftsbone health concernsnervous system dysregulationemotional eating patternsfatigue, overwhelm & food confusionThis is not about obsession, tracking, or perfection. It is about learning how to nourish your body in a way that feels sustainable, intelligent, calming, and deeply supportive. Protein Without Obsession — Free Guide If the protein conversation resonated with you and you want to go deeper without overwhelm, this is a beautiful place to start. No tracking. No rigid rules. Just real understanding. Sleep Wellness Protocol — Free Guide If you’ve been chasing restorative sleep without success, this carefully curated email series and no-cost sleep protocol walks through foundational strategies for deeper rest and nervous system support.  Support The Podcast If this podcast is helping you think differently about food, nourishment, and your body: Leave a rating & reviewSubscribe to the podcastShare this episode with another woman who needs this conversation. It genuinely helps more women find this work. 🙏 More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

    11 min
  8. Episode 26 - "What the Farmer’s Market Gives Me That the Grocery Store Never Could - Notes From the Slow Kitchen"

    May 20

    Episode 26 - "What the Farmer’s Market Gives Me That the Grocery Store Never Could - Notes From the Slow Kitchen"

    What We Covered The gap between modern convenience eating and sensory, intentional food experiencesFarmers markets as a way to reconnect with seasonality, freshness, and real foodSprouts vs microgreens and their nutrient density, especially broccoli and amaranth varietiesKey produce highlights: arugula, Tokyo turnips, yellow carrots, yellow cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, broccolini, yellow cauliflower, broccoli and amaranth microgreens, pastured blue eggsHow food preparation (like tomatoes + olive oil), as well as mechanical chopping and chewing improves nutrient absorptionThe role of cruciferous vegetables in supporting detox and hormone pathways Key Takeaways Food impacts digestion, nervous system, mood, and connection—not just energySlowing down before eating can improve digestion and reduce food anxietyNutrition confusion often comes from missing context, not lack of disciplineEating a variety of colorful, fresh foods supports different protective plant compoundsSimple, seasonal meals can feel grounding, satisfying, and regulatingFarmers markets help restore sensory awareness and food connection Mentioned Sea’s Greens Microgreens JR Organics & Encinitas Farmers Market My Watermelon Salad Broccoli sprouts & sulforaphane Get Your EASY At Home Sprout Kit Amaranth microgreens Lemon cucumbers How to on Tokyo turnips Arugula Pasture-raised blue eggs     Greek olive oil  1200+ Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil  More Resources for You If this episode sparked something, here is where to go next. The Midlife Nourishment Collective — Metabolism, Hormones & Bone Strength Refined Through Food, Rhythm & Regulation Protein Without Obsession: Free Guide. If the protein conversation resonated with you and you want to go deeper without the overwhelm, this guide is where to start. No tracking, no rules. Just real understanding. Link in show notes. 🙌 Sleep Wellness Protocol: Free Guide If you've been chasing a good night's rest without success, you're definitely in the right place. My carefully curated email series and No Cost Sleep Protocol is designed to guide you through the essentials of achieving deep, restorative sleep night after night.   Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots Leave a review. If this podcast is helping you think differently about food and your body, a rating and review makes it possible for more women to find it. It takes two minutes and it genuinely matters. Subscribe and share this episode. Send it to the woman in your life who is doing everything right and still feels like something is off. She needs this conversation. More Resources for You: Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. 👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset 👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You? 👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts 👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+ 👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn

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The Slow Kitchen Podcast gives you simple, real-life tools to support your hormones, metabolism, mood, and energy — all in under 15 minutes. Hosted by Cat Dillon, RHN — holistic nutritionist, former chef, and midlife metabolism expert — this show helps women 40+ ditch overwhelm, reduce stress eating, improve digestion, and feel more grounded and confident in the kitchen. Expect practical tips, tiny habits, and nourishing ideas you can use today.No strict rules. No guilt. No chasing perfection. Just food wisdom, nervous system support, and small changes that add up to big shifts.

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  • Creator
    Cat Dillon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Slow Kitchen Podcast
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