In this episode, Kate & Rick share their wealth of holiday snacking experience, including what not to do along with some ideas about what actually to do. We include some great statistics on holiday eating and funny tips from what people with a PhD think we should be doing differently. Oh, there might also be a Dance-Off! We are taking a break for the holidays and re-running our very first episode. Hope you have great holiday season and we will see you in the New Year.
Do you eat more or less when you’re with friends? How do your friends make your life better? Kate and Rick talk about the health benefits of friendship, as well as potential negatives in the form of food pushers. We also make a True Confession about our disastrous eating on a recent weekend with friends. Do as we say, not as we do, people!
Well, the good news is, Rick has been so stressed he has lost 6 lbs this week. The bad news is, well, we're pretty sure that goes without saying. Join us as we process this horrific - we mean historic - moment in time. And be sure to listen all the way to the end for an Easter Egg.
Rick and Kate geek out about the Netflix documentary Chef's Table, which showcases renowned chefs who exemplify creativity, artistic expression, dedicated hard work, respect for nature, and respect for ourselves and our community through our work. We riff on the concepts these episodes bring up, from sustainable farming, to breeding produce for flavor rather than shelf-life, to how ego relates to work and success, to generosity of spirit in our work and life. In this episode, join us as we are inspired by the lives and work of Dan Barber, Francis Mallmann, and Niki Nakayama.
Do you over-order in restaurants? Do you refuse to order French fries and then eat all the fries from your dinner companion’s plate? Dining out and trying to be healthy can be a challenge, and in this episode Kate and Rick discuss strategies for enjoying a night out without needing to wear sweatpants the next day. And do you know what goes on behind the scenes in restaurants? Rick blows Kate's mind with information from Saru Jayaraman’s book "Behind the Kitchen Door"—a must-read for anyone who wants to dine out consciously. Also, a listener calls in to describe an English picnic, etiquette tips from Kate's Mom, and find out what Rick and Kate's favorite restaurant in Boulder is (spoiler alert: it's Riffs)!
(S1 E19) You know it's not good when you wake up in the morning and you're still full from last night's snack. In this episode Kate and Rick talk about good and bad late night snacks, and tips for not snacking at all. They also discuss physical versus emotional cravings, and ask you to think about what you are really hungry for.
(S1 E18) What’s the secret for maintaining weight loss? Hell if we know. Did you know that only one in a hundred obese people get and stay thin? Kate and Rick talk about weight maintenance, the data behind it, and their vast experience of what has and has not worked for them. They also remember some of the greatest weight loss slogans of all time, and tell you about the new technology that can actually remove food you have just eaten from your stomach.
(S1 E17) See what happens when Kate goes to a conference for five days, misses the news cycles, and Rick updates her on what's been going on.
(S1 E16) Kate and Rick talk about surprising things you can freeze (did you know you can freeze avocado?!), how to prep for success by freezing certain meals ahead, and pantry and freezer essentials to keep on hand for healthy eating. You will also learn some of the many things Kate's Mom insists on in the kitchen!
(S1 E15) From sleep to anxiety to mood to blood pressure, stress affects it all. Rick and Kate talk about the causes and effects of stress, and why reducing stress is one of the most important things we can do to manage our weight. They offer sound ideas on what you can start doing differently tomorrow.
(S1 E14) Things are really crazy in the world right now. Kate and Rick discuss this with a focus on finding more peace and comfort, using thoughts from Pema Chodron's book "When Things Fall Apart" as a guide.
(S1 E13) How do you get the perfect beach body? No seriously, how do you? Kate and Rick talk about using the transformational energy of the summer solstice to let go of something old and make room for something new. They also discuss what makes summer fun, the trauma and drama of bathing suit shopping, any why it's never a good idea to put Spanx on over sunscreen.
(S1 E12) Whether they limit your calories, prevent you from pooping, suck all the protein from your body, or eventually kill you, Kate and Rick talk about all the fad diets through the ages.
(S1 E11) Kate and Rick talk about how the perception of body size affects income, emotional health, and Twitter feeds. And Rick shares some of the best reactions fellow yogis have had to his body.
(S1 E9) Celebrity Chef Jason Wrobel: Veganism, self-love through food, and making healthy food accessible and familiar. Kate and Rick interview The Cooking Channel star about his new cookbook Eaternity: More than 150 Deliciously Easy Vegan Recipes for a Long, Healthy, Satisfied, Joyful Life.
(S1 E8) What exactly is inflammation? What causes it, and what can we do to make it better? And remember how Popeye's body changed when he ate his spinach? That's a superfood, and Rick and Kate also talk about the role those play in the body.
(S1 E7) This week we interview Natalie Miller, a life coach and co-owner of Willow Street Yoga. Natalie talks beautifully about using awareness in your choices, compassion towards your body and the importance of saying yes to what you really want.
(S1 E6) In this episode Kate & Rick look at the evildoings of junk-food companies that get us hooked, what the most addictive foods are, and why eating them ruins our palate for the healthy stuff.
(S1 E5) Yep, food can be addictive. Join us as we discuss elements of food that make it addictive, the way the brain responds to food addiction, and the unholy trinity of sugar, salt, and fat.
(S1 E4) Comfort Food: What is it? Why is it so tasty? How do you enjoy it more often and with less guilt? In this episode, Kate and Rick talk about their favorite comfort foods and the pull that comforting food has on all of us.
(S1 E3) Get the skinny (see what we did there?) on smoothies - how to make good ones, and how to avoid accidentally drinking a glass full of sugar.
(S1 E2) Have you been eating too much during the holidays? Have you lost track of how important exercise is to you? In this episode Rick and Kate talk about the value of using a simple mediation to refocus the mind, clarify what’s important, and create a more mindful eating process. If we can do it, so can you!