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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).

    Why Autoimmune Diseases Are on the Rise

    Why Autoimmune Diseases Are on the Rise

    If you feel like autoimmune disorders have seemed to be on the rise recently, you may be right. Over the past couple decades, we've seen skyrocketing rates of autoimmune disorders such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, type I diabetes and so on. What could be causing this recent increases in autoimmune disorders and allergies? Today, we talk to Professor Cezmi Akdis all about the environmental factors that might be responsible. For weekly episodes, come join the Foodie Fam!https://www.patreon.com/FWNTTCheck out our book:https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/Chat with us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=enBe friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata

    • 38 min
    Ozempic, Addiction, Glucose Monitoring and More

    Ozempic, Addiction, Glucose Monitoring and More

    Today, we continue our conversation with Professor Jud Brewer. We talk about whether or not the new weight loss medications make awareness practices redundant, how these medications may affect addiction, how tools like glucose monitors can help us become more mindful, and why sometimes, to stop a behavior we don't want to do, we have to actually keep doing it.To hear the rest of this week’s episode, come join the Foodie Fam!https://www.patreon.com/FWNTTThank you for your support, it’s what keeps the show going!Check out our book:https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/Chat with us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=enBe friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata

    • 3 min
    Overcoming Cravings and the Habit of Overeating with Jud Brewer

    Overcoming Cravings and the Habit of Overeating with Jud Brewer

    Do you ever find yourself eating when you're not hungry? Perhaps it's because you're bored, tired, stressed, or sad? Do your food cravings sometimes feel unbearable? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the episode for you. Today we talk to Professor Judson Brewer from Brown University all about food cravings and why we eat. We discuss the neurobiology of why eating food feels so good, why it so hard to change our eating habits, and how we can begin to change them. To hear the rest of our conversation, come join the Foodie Fam!https://www.patreon.com/FWNTTProfessor Brewer's mindfulness eating app Eat Right Now.Professor Brewer's book The Hunger Habit. Check out our book:https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/Chat with us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=enBe friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata

    • 47 min
    The Truth About Olive Oil

    The Truth About Olive Oil

    We're continuing the conversation with Mauro! In this episode, we talk about the relationship between inflammation and obesity, whether or not olive oil is indeed a super food, and our new favorite concept: nutritional kindness. Hope you enjoy as much as we did!To hear the rest of this week’s episode, come join the Foodie Fam!https://www.patreon.com/FWNTTThank you for your support, it’s what keeps the show going!Check out our book:https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/Chat with us on IG!https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=enBe friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuna/https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata

    • 4 min
    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.

    Go to our website www.foodweneedtotalk.com for more materials!

    Check out our book:

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

    Chat with us on IG!

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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.)

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

    https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT

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

    Check out our book:

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

    Chat with us on IG!

    https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=en

    Be friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!

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

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

    • 3 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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