One Small Bite

Something so common in the nutrition and health world is this idea of the magic bullet nutrient. Fats in food used to be that magic bullet for me. I used to think that if people could just get higher amounts of monounsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids in their diet, things would be so much better. They’d be able to enjoy food, feel satiated more often, and not overeat. Boy was this thinking flawed! In this episode, I break down the skinny on fats in our diets. What they are, where they come from, and what to pay attention to. Listen in as I go through the four main groups of fats - Saturated, Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated, and Trans Fatty Acids. And then in my next episode I’ll discuss Omega-3s and some alternatives to Omega-3s that can help us enjoy a longer, more nourished life.   I’m excited for this one. This episode is packed with great information about the types of fats that are helpful, and what to look out for in the ones that aren’t. Come and join me in this two part series on the skinny on fats. 

It’s time for Part 2 of what everyone should know about. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to the first episode, please feel free to check it out here at Episode 183. Supplements are just that, a supplement needed to deal with a deficiency or an insufficiency. However, they are not food, which we need to survive, and they are not drugs, which are also necessary to help us survive. In today’s episode I cover…Understanding what natural really means What the supplement industry doesn’t tell youThe research on supplement qualityDangerous drug and supplement interactions Supplements effects on cancer and general healthBest resources available to help find the better quality supplementsOne small bite approach if you need to take a supplement

When people tell me supplements are safe because they’re natural, I often tell them that poison ivy is also natural, but you wouldn’t be rubbing it all over your face. This is but one of many problems with supplements, and quite frankly just the way the industry likes it. Supplements are not a life-long solution for nutrition. If it were that easy, why would we need food? Come and join me in Part 1 of this two part series on supplements. In today’s episode I'll cover…What is a supplement and what are they forWhy and how they should be takenThe three variables to remember when taking supplementsThe quality, purity, accuracy, and dosage problemsWho regulates supplements and what to watch out forWhat is the financial implications of supplementsOne small bite approach if you need to take a supplementNow stay tuned for next week’s episode where I’ll finish off this two-parter by expanding on what to watch out for, and a food-focused approach will help you get the nutrients you need to help you live a long and nourished life. 

Just like a vegetable or flower garden, living a full and long life requires several key elements to flourish. We know that hard work, dedication, and energy are necessary, but be aware of the things out of our control. For a garden it might be things like the weather, the amount of sunlight, or the critters that enjoy the fruits of your labor first. Longevity requires managing our behaviors like diet, exercising, and sleeping well,  but it also requires a combined effort of community and support, access to quality education, access to quality healthcare, and a safe and secure environment. These things you might not have control over. In today’s episode I will explore the Social Determinants of Health and how they interplay with our lifestyle habits and behaviors to enhance longevity and help us live a nourished life. In today’s episode I'll cover…The comparison of healthy garden to human health and longevityWhat are the Social Determinants of HealthDescribe each of the five determinants of healthThe connection to the 5 key ingredients from last week's episodeTalk about The Harvard Study of Adult DevelopmentDiscuss the most important finding from the Harvard Study One small bite approach to begin or enhance your SDoH

Which is it, live longer or live fuller? What's more important? This is actually some of the conversations I have with many of my clients. We obviously start with nutrition, but quickly move into the 'whys'. Meaning, once we start discussing why we make the food choices we do, life starts revealing itself more and more. However, what we discover is that living longer isn't only about eating the healthiest foods, it's about who we connect with, how we sleep, whether we are active on a regular basis, what habits get in the way, and more importantly the relationships we cultivate. That's it folks! In today's episode  we will discuss the 5 Key Ingredients that will allow us to live a nourished and fulfilling life.  We'll talk about...What are the 5 Key Ingredients to a longer more fulfilling lifeA description of each of these 5 ingredients and how they are importantWhy we lose sight of these 5 ingredientsWhat you can do today to get started on improving One small bite approach that will help make that start stick

Have you ever tried any of those meal kits or delivery services? What was your experience with them? Did you find them helpful, or were the recipes or meals too confusing or too difficult to make? How long did you stick with it, and was it worth it? These questions and more are what I’m going to cover in this podcast episode.Almost every week I have a client or friend ask me about these meal kits and meal service companies. There are various important points to consider if you’re thinking about trying them. In today’s show I’m going to give you a little history of the meal kit and meal delivery industry. Then I’ll go over some of the pros and cons of those meal kits. And then more importantly, I’m going to help you determine whether these meal kits are worth it, and what to consider if you do choose to use one. Here’s what I’ll cover in this episode... The history of the meal kit industryWhich are the most popular onesThe rise and fall of the big two Blue Apron and Hello FreshThe pros and cons of meal kits and meal delivery servicesWho these meal kits are really beneficial forWhat to consider before signing upOne Small Bite approach using themHope this episode helps. By the way, if your company or organization is looking for a dynamic and engaging speaker for your corporate wellness programs. I'm your guy! I’m happy to provide your group with lunch-and-learns or education sessions on various health and nutrition topics. I also provide cooking demonstrations, fitness programs, and even smoking cessation classes. And all of my services have had very positive reviews. Give my contact to your HR or wellness coordinator, and for hearing this on the podcast, they get a 20% discount off the first presentation or engagement. Remember to give them this code, 20OSB, in order to get that 20% discount off the first session. Let's start working! 

Back when I first started as a dietitian, I was on a mission to do two things for my practice ... - Create the best meal plans for my clients- Find the best foods to put in those plans I wanted to make sure I could help people improve their health with the best meal plans out there. Noble concept, right? Or at least I thought so! I used to spend hours calculating all sorts of nutrients content to create the best meals plans. I wanted to make sure they were low calorie, but contained a variety of foods. I wanted to make sure they were low in saturated fat, sodium, and sugar. They also had to be low to no processed foods in these meal plans. In this episode I'll discuss why meal plans are not really worth it. Listen in today as I discuss...How meal plans perpetuate diet cultureHow they are too complicated Learn the pros and cons are and who they really benefitHow meal planning can be done in a simpler and more sustainable wayOne small approach to build a way of eating that is helpful for you

Inflammation is part of the body's defense mechanism. It is the process by which the immune system recognizes and removes harmful and foreign stimuli and begins the healing process. Inflammation can be either acute or chronic. However, harmful stimuli may not be so foreign, and can actually be induced by ourselves. Body shame, weight stigma, weight bias, is sizeism. Sizeism is a prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s size or weight. This means that there is an ever present and chronic level of stress and negativity about their body. This stress, induced by emotional or mental negativity, can influence food choices. Often, we use hyper-palatable foods to help cope or soothe ourselves under these stressful situations. And, what's ironic is that stress is that very stimuli that increases inflammation. So is it the food or the stress that's leading to inflammation. In this episode I'll discuss the interplay between food choices, mental health, and inflammation. I will discuss... What inflammation isThe types of inflammationThe effects of inflammation on our health and longevityWhat we don’t know about inflammationDiscuss how inflammation is connected to our nourishmentHow inflammation is connected to sizeism or weight stigmaProvide you with One Small Bite to manage inflammation 

I came across this article the other day titled Beyond Hunger: Understanding Food Noise, and I thought “Oh, this is interesting, Food Noise. I wonder if it’s something about intuitive eating or an article about weight-inclusivity.” Well spoiler alert, it isn't. Supposedly, this idea of Food Noise is actually a term that has been floating around healthcare and various social channels. But what it is not, is a scientific and evidenced-based term. That’s what I’m going to talk about in this episode... What is Food Noise and who’s perpetuating itHow WW is gaslighting youHow this gaslighting is blaming you How Food Noise is propaganda to sell their servicesWhat Food Noise really is and what we can do to help

Do you remember that saying in Jurassic Park when Dr. Alan Grant said “just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” This has always stuck with me, and is even now more relevant in our digital society. The advent of CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors) are going a bit viral these days, so much that people without diabetes are starting to use them. But are they actually necessary? What's the benefit of using one if you don't have diabetes? Is there an actual benefit? In today's episode I'll discuss ...What CGM devices are and what they doWho and what they are specifically intended forThe story of how two clients fell for the trapsExplain what the research says about the benefits and costsWho should really use themHow the body better than a machineOne small approach to build interoceptive awarenessEpisode 111 - 7 Diet Trap Warning Signs - Apple Podcast, Spotify

Do you check your phone first thing in the morning, while burning your tongue on hot coffee, shoving a bagel on the way to work, and anxious about a million things? Are you the type of person that writes endless to-do lists each day, completes two of them, and then writes the same ones all over again and more the next day? Do you go nonstop all day long and barely have time have a meal. Are you that person that brags about getting up at 5 am to workout, and can get by with 5-6 hours of sleep? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then congratulations! You’re a member of the Hustle or Grind Culture. In this episode I'll explore the parallels of Grind Culture to that of Diet Culture and more, like... How 80 hour work weeks won't change the worldHow the Grind exploits people's vulnerabilities and fearsUnderstand the Trauma ResponseExplore the wisdom in copingHow to do less and still reach your dreamsOne Small Bite approach 

Hola amigos! Intuitive Eating is an approach that can help break the weight-loss and subsequent weight regain cycle. It's a method of making peace with food and your body, and a way to start enjoying life again. In this episode I conclude my series on weight-cycling by telling you about how Intuitive Eating helped one of my clients finally break the shackles of diet culture, weight stigma, and healthism. Come on in and listen to this one. This is where we learn to live a nourished and fulfilling life.   

Bienvenidos todos! Did you know that there’s a higher likelihood that you can develop cardiovascular complications like hypertension, high cholesterol, or blood fats to increase every time you try losing weight? Well, you might be thinking why. “Isn’t losing weight better for me in the long-run?” It could be if you don’t gain it, or better yet, you don’t weight-cycle. Listen to today’s episode where I discuss…Why weight cycling can lead to more cardiovascular problems in the futureWhat the research is saying about weight-cycling and mortalityThe journey one of my clients took by hoping off the weight-cycle hamster wheelThe One Small Bite that can also help you get off that hamster wheel

We know that New Year's resolutions seem to fail us, especially when it comes to weight loss attempts. But why? In today's episode I am continuing with the series on Weight-Cycling/Don't Gain It, and discussing how weight-loss attempts can lead to a disordered eating way of living. Who wants to keep being at war with food and the body? If you're reading this, I sure you don't.  In today's episode we'll... Learn how weight loss can lead to a life-long disordered eating relationshipLook at research tying weight loss approaches to Anorexia NervosaSee what the research is saying about a more sustainable approach to living a nourished life Take a deep dive into how to make small habits stick One Small Bite - Swap It RecipeThanks for listening. Hey, do me a favor...Download the show wherever you listen to your podcasts like Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio, Castbox, etc!Hit that subscribe button so you won’t miss another episode.Big Ask: Leave a Rate and Review! Please, take a few minutes and leave me a review on your podcast app. Each review helps other listeners find the podcast, which provides me with the ability to continue bring you unique content.  Share the show with friends. Spread the love.If you want to work with us, schedule an appointment or a free 15 minute discovery call. Explore our website and click Schedule an Appointment. Or, reach us by email info@orozconutrition.com or phone 678-568-4714. Chop the diet mentality; Fuel Your Body; and Nourish Your Soul!

Bienvenidos todos! Happy New Year! Over the last 40-50 years we have seen diet after diet after diet, and what do we keep getting after each one? Weight gain! This on-again/off-again weight loss attempt might work for a short period of time, but we’ve seen little by little how the weight gain just comes back. We know that doing the same thing over and over again only leads to more insanity. Thank you Einstein! Let’s break free from weight loss attempts and start making peace with food. Let’s start not gaining weight instead of trying to lose it. Listen in to the start of my new series on weight cycling and how to make the changes you need to live a nourished life. In this episode I’m going to…Help you understand what weight cycling isProvide an explanation of the Weight Cycling GraphDiscuss the research on how weight loss leads to weight gainExplain what energy adaptation is and how it leads further weight gainProvide you with One Small Bite to help you make big changes for 2024Where do I go from here?For all the details and more about this episode, feel free to visit my website. Download the show wherever you listen to your podcasts like Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio, Castbox, etc!Hit that subscribe button so you won’t miss another episode.Big Ask: Leave a Rate and Review! Please, take a few minutes and leave me a review on your podcast app. Each review helps other listeners find the podcast, which provides me with the ability to continue bring you unique content.  Share the show with friends. Spread the love.If you want to work with us, schedule an appointment or a free 15 minute discovery call. Explore our website and click Schedule an Appointment. Or, reach us by email info@orozconutrition.com or phone 678-568-4714. Chop the diet mentality; Fuel Your Body; and Nourish Your Soul!

Bienvenidos todos! Have you ever noticed how stress or anxiety affects your eating rhythm? Have you ever noticed how your eating rhythm affects your digestion? Well my friends, I’m going to connect the dots. I’m going to culminate the Eating Rhythm series with a deep dive into the symbiotic dance between the eating rhythm and digestion system. Here’s a overview of what I’m going to cover:Review the eating rhythm and its effects on healthDescribe my client’s digestive and eating rhythm journeyIBS, the Low FODMAP why the eating rhythm helpsChrono-nutrition and Gut microbiome connectionOne small bite eating rhythm approach that helps the digestionWhere do I go from here?For all the details and more about this episode, feel free to visit my website. Download the show wherever you listen to your podcasts like Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio, Castbox, etc!Hit that subscribe button so you won’t miss another episode.Big Ask: Leave a Rate and Review! Please, take a few minutes and leave me a review on your podcast app. Each review helps other listeners find the podcast, which provides me with the ability to continue bring you unique content.  Share the show with friends. Spread the love.If you want to work with us, schedule an appointment or a free 15 minute discovery call. Explore our website and click Schedule an Appointment. Or, reach us by email info@orozconutrition.com or phone 678-568-4714. Chop the diet mentality; Fuel Your Body; and Nourish Your Soul!

Hola y bienvenidos to the One Small Bite show! Burnout in men is a chronic problem, and the worst part is how it hides beneath the surface of masculine norms. In this episode, I bring on to the show my amazing dietetic intern Laney Jones to uproot the various culprits that lead to burnout in men, how they show up in men's mental and physical health, and of course the One Small Bite that leads to a more nourished life. You won't want to miss this in depth analysis of the effects of burnout, and the one small mindful solution one client took that changed his health. The fun stuff in this episode... Hear about Allen's story and his challenges with burnout Understand what burnout really is and means Learn about the three main culprits of burnout in men What the evidence shows and doesn't about burnout in menFind out what the opposite of burnout is a how it's importantOne small mindful solution that helped Allen, and can help youWhere do I go from here?For all the details and more about this episode, feel free to visit my website. Download the show wherever you listen to your podcasts like Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio, Castbox, etc!Hit that subscribe button so you won’t miss another episode.Big Ask: Leave a Rate and Review! Please, take a few minutes and leave me a review on your podcast app. Each review helps other listeners find the podcast, which provides me with the ability to continue bring you unique content.  Share the show with friends. Spread the love.If you want to work with us, schedule an appointment or a free 15 minute discovery call. Explore our website and click Schedule an Appointment. Or, reach us by email info@orozconutrition.com or phone 678-568-4714. Chop the diet mentality; Fuel Your Body; and Nourish Your Soul!

Hola Folks! Here's another great installment in the Eating Rhythm series. And of course, Happy Thanksgiving to those of you hearing today's session when it comes out, Wednesday Nov 22nd, 2023. Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night and couldn't go back to sleep? Have you ever wondered why this happens. Well, in this episode, I'm going to explain how skipping meals and messing with our body's energy needs effects our sleep. In this episode you’ll get... My experience between poor sleep and skipping mealsThe connection to our mental state and our eating and sleep patterns The domino effect of erratic eating and sleep patterns and our healthUnderstanding the misery zone and old familiar habits The starved brain phenomenon and its role on habits and chronic stressOne small method to break the cycle of bad habits and enhance both rhythmsFor more details, feel free to visit my website for the full write up for this episode. Where do I go from here?Download the show wherever you listen to your podcasts like Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio, Castbox, etc!Hit that subscribe button so you won’t miss another episode.Big Ask: Leave a Rate and Review! Please, take a few minutes and leave me a review on your podcast app. Each review helps other listeners find the podcast, which provides me with the ability to continue bring you unique content.  Share the show with friends. Spread the love.If you want to work with us, schedule an appointment or a free 15 minute discovery call. Explore our website and click Schedule an Appointment. Or, reach us by email info@orozconutrition.com or phone 678-568-4714. Chop the diet mentality; Fuel Your Body; and Nourish Your Soul!

Hola Folks! Continuing with the Eating Rhythm series for this month. Today’s session is about some tough life lessons. These lessons led to one small thing that made huge strides in creating a nourished life. By the way, if you don’t know what an eating rhythm is, or what it means, take a moment to listen to my last two episodes 165 and 166. They’ll help you understand what I’m talking about, but it’s not a requirement to listen to today’s episode. In this episode you’ll get... How to pay attention to habits that interfere with your eating rhythmFirst hand examples of mindless habits that get in the wayHow sheer willpower, determination, or grit aren’t enough to make changesThe negative and blinding effects of grind culture and unrealistic expectationsWhat is the misery zone of habits that interrupt a positive relationship with foodCreating friction and the recipe to making new helpful habits stickFor more details, feel free to visit my website for the full write up for this episode. Where do I go from here?Download the show wherever you listen to your podcasts like Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio, Castbox, etc!Hit that subscribe button so you won’t miss another episode.Big Ask: Leave a Rate and Review! Please, take a few minutes and leave me a review on your podcast app. Each review helps other listeners find the podcast, which provides me with the ability to continue bring you unique content.  Share the show with friends. Spread the love.If you want to work with us, schedule an appointment or a free 15 minute discovery call. Explore our website and click Schedule an Appointment. Or, reach us by email info@orozconutrition.com or phone 678-568-4714. Chop the diet mentality; Fuel Your Body; and Nourish Your Soul!

Hola! In my mini series on Eating Rhythm, today I get into the nitty-gritty with you about the importance of making peace with food, and building a positive relationship with food and your body. Did you know that not having an adequate eating rhythm is one of the main ways we develop a very negative relationship with food? Many of us often skip meals, or eat very little for a variety of reasons. Then we complain that we have problems with portions, or lack the control over our cravings and desires. The relationship with food is therefore one of control and manipulation.In this episode I discuss... What an eating rhythm is and why it’s importantWhat happens when we don’t have an eating rhythmHow a poor eating rhythm leads to a negative relationship with foodHow a negative relationship with food is similar to other relationships in our livesFind one small bite to start building an adequate eating rhythm, and a positive relationship with foodFor more details, feel free to visit my website for the full write up for this episode. Where do I go from here?Download the show wherever you listen to your podcasts like Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio, Castbox, etc!Hit that subscribe button so you won’t miss another episode.Big Ask: Leave a Rate and Review! Please, take a few minutes and leave me a review on your podcast app. Each review helps other listeners find the podcast, which provides me with the ability to continue bring you unique content.  Share the show with friends. Spread the love.If you want to work with us, schedule an appointment or a free 15 minute discovery call. Explore our website and click Schedule an Appointment. Or, reach us by email info@orozconutrition.com or phone 678-568-4714. Chop the diet mentality; Fuel Your Body; and Nourish Your Soul!