100 episodes
The Food Factor Podcast Stephanie Machacek, MS, CNS
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 14 Ratings
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The show that combines nutrition, lifestyle, science, and food pattern changes to help you make the best choices for the health of you and your family.
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Ep 99- "WTF should I eat?"- A quick guide on making personalized nutrition choices.
"What TF should I be eating?" If you've asked yourself this question you aren't alone. The information overload we currently live in has left us all confused and sicker than ever. We all just want to know how to eat in order to feel our best. The problem is, sources such as Google, Instagram, and TikTok don't necessarily have the best advice on the best way to eat for YOU. So what do you do? Let's talk about it!
In this episode we talk about:
-What our current diet culture has done to our natural judgement of how to feed ourselves: intermittent fasting, cutting carbs, cutting fats, etc.
-Food's impact on Inflammation and gut health.
-The food/mood connection.
-How to investigate your own symptoms in order to choose how to eat.
-Action steps to take TODAY!
*Don't forget to share this with a friend or family member!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Start Fresh: 30 day kickoff nutrition program click HERE!
- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE
- Website: www.foodfactornutrition.com
- Spring Produce and Recipe Guide- Click HERE!
More fun stuff:
- Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM
- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE
- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.
- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.
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Ep 98: Beyond Calories- 3 key areas to focus on for weight loss
"Calories is vs calories out. Burn more than you take in. That's how you lose weight." If this is the advice you live by, how is that going for you? It's not your fault that this has likely been ingrained in you from a young age. I often STILL hear this outdated and poor advice being given out.
Calories are one SMALL piece of the whole picture and definitely not the most important piece. Why they are given so much attention and accolades is beyond me. There are way more crucial things for you to focus on when it comes to your overall health and weight loss if that's your goal. Let's talk about three of the biggest areas to look at in order to bring your body into harmony and balance.
In this episode we talk about:
- Why focusing on calories is missing the boat when it comes to your health.
- 3 things to focus on instead of calories.
- What undereating does to your body and how that impacts weight.
*Don't forget to share this with a friend or family member so they can know what to buy organic!
Mentioned in this episode:
- $50 off March discount on Kickstart Nutrition coaching package- Click HERE- Use coupon code podletter (only valid through March 2024).
- Spring Produce and Recipe Guide- Click HERE!
- Start Fresh: 30 day kickoff nutrition program click HERE!
- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE
- Website: www.foodfactornutrition.com
More fun stuff:
- Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM
- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE
- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.
- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.
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Ep 97: Replay- What to buy organic and where to save your money
We all have heard that we need to increase our fruits and vegetables. Eating fresh produce is "healthy" for us, right? Well what if there are toxic chemicals sprayed on them and now you are eating them multiple times per day (from the advice of your nutritionist 😅)? Organic fruits and vegetables can come with a hefty price tag and it may make you wonder, is this really worth it? In some cases, it is, but not every case. Let's talk about when to buy something organic and when to skip it so that you are confident that you are eating the healthiest foods for your family without breaking the bank.
In this episode we talk about:
- Is organic really worth it?
- What do pesticides really do to our body?
- Which foods should you definitely buy organic and which can you skip?
*Don't forget to share this with a friend or family member so they can know what to buy organic!
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Environmental Working Group website: click HERE!
- Spring Produce and Recipe Guide- Click HERE!
- Start Fresh: 30 day kickoff nutrition program click HERE!
- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE
- Website: www.foodfactornutrition.com
More fun stuff:
- Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM
- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE
- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.
- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.
Do you like this podcast? Please make sure to leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts and share it with someone who would benefit from listening! -
Ep 96: All or Nothing Mentality is Ruining Your Health
Attention perfectionists! This episode is for you! Many of us have a tendency to think that if we can't do something "perfectly" it's not worth doing. If you are a brain surgeon, that may be a good thing. For the rest of us who use this same mentality towards our fitness and nutrition, this is actually PREVENTING you from reaching your best health. Let's talk about ways to break out of this mindset and apply more balanced nutrition strategies to our life.
In this episode we talk about:
How the All or Nothing mindset can show up in your nutrition and fitness.
What the All or Nothing mindset is really a cover for and how to break it.
Examples of how to break out of the All or Nothing mentality when it comes to nutrition and fitness.
Other areas of life that All or Nothing thinking may be impacting your health.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Start Fresh: 30 day kickoff nutrition program click HERE!
- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE
- Website: www.foodfactornutrition.com
More fun stuff:
- Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM
- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE
- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.
- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.
Do you like this podcast? Please make sure to leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts and share it with someone who would benefit from listening! -
Ep 95: 3 Common Symptoms That Are Actually Related to Your Nutrition
As a nutritionist and wellness professional for the last 15+ years, I have noticed that these three symptoms are some of the MOST common when it comes to how someone is feeling. Many people don't realize that fatigue, illness, and moodiness all have nutritional components driving them as well! Specific nutrients as well as another key part of nutrition can be the missing link for those suffering from fatigue, constant illness, and/or moodiness. Let's talk about what these are and break it down.
In this episode we talk about:
The nutritional connection to fatigue, constant illness, and moodiness.
What the most important part of nutrition is and how to maximize it.
What you can do TODAY to start improving your nutrition and these symptoms.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Start Fresh: 30 day kickoff nutrition program click HERE!
- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE
- Website: www.foodfactornutrition.com
More fun stuff:
- Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM
- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE
- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.
- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.
Do you like this podcast? Please make sure to leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts and share it with someone who would benefit from listening! -
Ep 94: Incomplete nutrition: Are you missing this key piece?
Struggling with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, or digestive issues? We know nutrition is important and a big part of how we feel but what if something was missing? So often we hear "advice" on how to feel our best and how the "best" way to eat is, but what if all of these were missing something? What if the missing part of nutrition was actually holding you back? Are YOU missing this key part?
In this episode we talk about:
The missing part of nutrition that is lacking in MANY people.
What does nutrition have to do with fatigue?
The three key parts of eating that everyone needs to focus.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Start Fresh: 30 day kickoff nutrition program click HERE!
- Schedule a free 20 minute consultation HERE
- Website: www.foodfactornutrition.com
More fun stuff:
- Connect on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM
- The ULTIMATE Smoothie Guide- CLICK HERE
- Free Lunchbox Generator handout! Click HERE to learn how to add balance to your lunchboxes.
- The Student Athlete Nutrition Guide. Click HERE to purchase.
Do you like this podcast? Please make sure to leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts and share it with someone who would benefit from listening!
Customer Reviews
Great information!
Stephanie is so knowledgeable about nutrition & health. I love listening to her podcast. Great information to use for a healthier lifestyle.
Practical, concise and informative!
Stephanie is just the voice of reason I need to reframe my thoughts around nutritious eating habits. I love her science-backed approach and the practicality she brings to the subject. I learn something new with every podcast, and not just knowledge to store away, but knowledge that is actionable.
Informative and Funny
Listening to your podcast episodes is a bright spot in my week. The research based information you share is helpful in sorting out the overwhelming amount of “health” advice out there. The topics are timely and the episodes are to the point and just the right amount of information to chew on. Thanks for sharing not only your expertise of sound nutrition advice but also your witty sense of humor that provides me with many smiles as I’m listening. Keep the episodes coming!