Nourish Noshes

Now, especially, during these COVID times, your cravings may actually be that you're hungry for connection. What protein powder do you choose? Which vegetables are the best choice for true health? What supplements should you take? Does that really matter? There are other, possibly more important factors for true health and longevity. What are they? We discuss them here and how you can tune up your health quotient. We also discuss how using this circle of life exercise helps balance your needs. We also refer to this Hidden Brain podcast episode that really opened our eyes on the detriment of loneliness.

The Nourish Five Foundations of Health are the core of our wisdom and what we base our practice on with clients and ourselves. In this episode, we expand on each of the foundations and suggest ways to up your health game. Of course, recording from our homes, makes for, let's say, a more interesting recording with all the background noises and less than stellar recording equipment. But, the information is there and we hope you enjoy it and share it. You might also like... Podcast: The Shaming Culture of Dieting Podcast: It’s Not Black and White

In this Nourish Noshes track, we interview Elissa Arbeitman, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT of Wild and Free Painting. We discuss how her practice parallels ours and how "process painting" is a beautiful way to express yourself and, perhaps, heal. Through a creative, non-judgmental process, Wild and Free Painting has become many women's therapy, no artistic experience or talent required! For more information about Wild and Free Painting and Elissa (besides listening to this podcast), visit www.wildandfreepainting.com.

The third episode of our Tune In series is addressing deprivation. We dive into the "shoulds" that are embedded in the diet culture: "You should eat this or not that." We ask you to question everything--all those messages that tell you what to do. But YOU know what's good for you--perhaps you don't trust yourself, but we want you to get back into yourself and learn how to tune into yourself for the answers that are true to your YOUnique self.

In this podcast, we discuss the challenges of sheltering at home with family or by ourselves. And how to get a perspective on what this unique time is doing to our sense of self. After listening to this one, check out our other podcast on connection from 2019: Get Connected.

It's a time of sheltering in place, and a lot of us are finding ourselves in the kitchen more than ever. What are you making; how are you dealing with making meals with what you have? How is this all affecting you during this new world order?

The diet culture is a part of our every day living in our language, our thoughts, our judgments, and how we relate to others. It's damaging in ways you probably never thought of. We'd like to bring awareness to it and begin to undo the damage it has caused. Here we suggest how you can become more aware and begin the healing process.

In this interview with John Hanselman, the co-founder of Vanguard Renewables, we learn all about food waste and their solution to this VERY BIG problem. This is the beginning of a future industry that will eliminate food waste and create renewable energy for everyone. There are no down-sides! It's a fascinating conversation that will intrigue you and hopefully inspire you. https://vanguardrenewables.com/ There is Legislation in NJ  Sponsored by Assemblyman/woman James Kennedy and Nancy Pinkin Bill A2371 requiring large food waste generators to separate and recycle food waste. Here's the link: https://www.waste360.com/food-waste/food-waste-bill-released-new-jersey-committee Private family company that will pick up your compost (local NJ locations) Sarah of SpruceUp! - a UK company - shared this fabulous resource of great ideas in 35 Easy Ways to Go Zero Waste at Home - check it out and see what you could start doing today.

In this special Valentine's Edition interview with Susan Bratton, the "Dear Abby" of sex. We discuss libido, desire and arousal and how it's all related to overall health and wellness. Visit Susan's website:  https://susanbratton.com/

The first of our Nourish Noshes podcast series on Tuning In to Ourselves How to change your external focus on health and wellness to internal focus for ultimate health.

Dr. DeVito is unique in many ways, but what inspired us to lure him into an interview for Nourish Noshes is his take on health, which, we believe, is different that any other conventional doctor we know. His approach to treating his patients parallels our own Foundations of Health: Nutrition, Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, and Connection. It's a truly holistic way of looking at a person and really the only way to true health. In this podcast, he discusses how he came to looking at his practice differently and more authentically by seeing people not only by their biology, but also their psychology and physiology. With a heavy emphasis on his own mindfulness journey. We talk about what is behind our suffering and ways to apply mindfulness in our daily lives. In our interview, he shares his number one health recommendation, his favorite indulgence, his personal mantra, and a new app he's been using.

Wishing everyone a healthy and happy new year.

It's wonderful to give and receive gifts. Here are a few of our favorite people, places and experiences to shop...mostly local. Listen here as we explain why we like these businesses. FOUNDATION IFOUNDATION IIFOUNDATION IIIFOUNDATION IVFOUNDATION V Nutrition nourish - a community supported cookbook, 2nd editionThrive Market - shopping for staples (we are an affiliate)Beekeeper's Naturals (we are an affiliate) local food shopping:Dean's Natural Food MarketHealthfair Market local restaurants:Hearthly OrganicKitch OrganicGood KarmaVia 45 Sleep Young Living (we are an affiliate)Avocado Green MattressPactPatagonia Movement Move with Meredith - Nia classesSynergy - hot yogaRenaissance Pilates Mindset Breathing RoomsInsight TimerBeautycounter (we are an affiliate) Connection Stronger by Touch - MassageMonmouth County Parks

You may think it’s fantastic that we can shop at our supermarket for strawberries in November and peaches in February. And in a way, it is amazing. But buying and eating them hurts more people than they benefit. Let us explain. By buying foods that are local and in season: we decrease the amount of fossil fuels used in transportation from thousands of miles away, we reduce our reliance on unhealthy pesticides and chemicals used to grow produce out of season and preservatives that keep the vegetables from rotting on their long trips to us. We also save money - because doing all those things to ship them to us costs a lot. When eating seasonally and locally, we also increase the strength of our local community. That said, what is there to eat seasonally?  It’s cold out there.  In the dead of winter, nothing is really growing anymore, for the most part.  However, foods that are harvested in late fall store well and serve our bodies well all winter long. In the winter, the cold and wind dry out the land

In this podcast, we had a heart to heart about Jessica's struggles and resilience, her give-back generosity, how important community is and leaving a legacy.

Moving with Meredith In this interview podcast, we talk with Meredith Amato, Nia instructor about the technique, her practice, what it brings to those who join her classes, and how it impacts everything in our lives. Meredith believes it is the birthright of every woman and EVERY BODY to feel, trust their sensations, and move through life in an integrated, authentic way, and THAT is the key for women to truly access their power and infinite potential. Meredith uses her extensive training in dance, yoga, and the Nia Technique to create embodied experiences for women that are fun, empowering and grounding.  We encourage you to experience it first hand. Check out her business, Move With Meredith on Facebook and @bemovedwithmeredith on Instagram to see her schedule and where to experience Nia with her. If you aren't local go here.

Are vitamin IV infusions really all it takes to feel better quickly?

When we interviewed Marita Lynn, it felt like old friends hanging out. She is so passionate about creating healthy, delicious food and teaching others how to create their own.  It's contagious. But, what's even more interesting, is how she got there!  Listen to her story and be enticed by her love of food. Be sure to visit her website and learn all about what she's doing and where she's going. You may very well want to join her!

When we go to the doctor or a health practitioner, we often concentrate on things we are lacking in our diet or lifestyle. Perhaps you are low in vitamin D or you don't eat enough green vegetables, so you are "prescribed" the supplement or specific foods.  Or maybe you know you aren't getting enough sleep, so you make an effort to get into bed earlier.  Or your coach tells you to work out three days a week.  You must exercise to be healthy, right? But, how often are you told to strengthen your connections or foster new friendships? Connection is our Fifth Foundation. Not having quality connections is just as unhealthy as eating a poor diet, smoking, being sedentary, and not getting enough sleep. Perhaps you are super healthy by having a stellar diet, ample sleep, and regular exercise, but you hardly connect with people on a meaningful level.  This is just as unhealthy as smoking a pack of cigarettes every day.  Fostering quality connections is a vital part of our health. "We didn't evolve as solitary, discon

We interview Raquel Pelzel in this podcast. She is an award winning cookbook author and Editorial Director for Cookbooks at Clarkson Potter. Raquel has co-authored two dozen cookbooks including several of her own: Sheet Pan Suppers—Meatless; Toast: The Cookbook; and Eggplant. She also is a former food editor at Tasting Table and an editor and recipe developer for Cook’s Illustrated. In this podcast, we discuss her latest cookbook, Umami Bomb.