Episode #6 - Dietary Wellness - Jaclyn London
Every day we eat food, which fuels our bodies and gives us energy. However, it can be easy to forget just how vital our dietary choices are to our overall health. So how can we stay mindful of the food we consume, and what beneficial habits should we incorporate to improve our gut health and overall wellness?
Ingrained & Balanced is a podcast about health, fitness, and living a well-balanced lifestyle. On this episode, hosts Lonnie and Marty are joined by Jaclyn London to discuss the impact of diet on overall health and wellness. Jaclyn is a dietitian, brand consultant, and nutrition and health media expert who knows a thing or two about the importance of dietary wellness. She is also the author of "Dressing on the Side (and Other Diet Myths Debunked): 11 Science-Based Ways to Eat More, Stress Less, and Feel Great about Your Body." Together, Jaclyn, Lonnie, and Marty speak about positive guidelines for dietary health.
Listen to Lonnie, Marty, and Jaclyn share their thoughts on dietary and nutritional health.
Introducing Jaclyn London (0:05)
The show opens by introducing this episode's special guest speaker Jaclyn London, a registered dietitian, a nutrition and health media expert, and a brand consultant. She received her bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and earned her master's degree in clinical nutrition and dietetics from New York University. She is also the author of a book on nutritional health.
Practicing Daily Habits (2:54)
Jaclyn explains the daily habit that she practices every day. While she admits to not being a morning person, she explains how she plays to her strengths and incorporates routines that work with her body and natural habits. Additionally, she encourages listeners to choose the time of day that works best for them to incorporate healthy practices.
Being Aware of Your Diet (9:31)
As a dietitian, Jaclyn knows how essential diet is for overall health. Marty, Lonnie, and Jaclyn speak on the importance of staying mindful of your diet and working on healthy eating habits. Jaclyn also breaks down the process of how she works with new clients to assess their diets and advise them on patterns, habits, and choices of their eating habits.
The Roadblocks to Health (12:26)
People often identify roadblocks that make it challenging for them to reach their health goals. However, these excuses can keep them from progressing. Jaclyn identifies these limitations as cognitive distortions and discusses why these beliefs arise and how people should navigate these restrictions to maintain a healthy diet.
Changing and Overcoming (17:27)
Jaclyn helps people improve their basic dietary habits within her work. She explains the tactics and methods she uses to get clients to make positive changes in their habits, overcome their cognitive distortions, and improve their dietary health significantly. She also discusses the rules she provides her clients for healthy eating.
Insights on Intermittent Fasting (22:29)
Many people practice fasting, but with so many mixed messages out there, it can be challenging to determine whether this is a beneficial habit. Jaclyn and the hosts discuss intermittent fasting and other fasting trends and whether they believe the controversial practice is healthy.
The Importance of Gut Health (27:17)
Gut health is essential and should be prioritized. Jaclyn uses her expertise as a dietitian to break down the science behind why gut health is so vital. She, Lonnie, and Marty also discuss their primary rules of thumb for better gut health.
Jaclyn's Book (37:43)
The episode wraps up with a discussion on Jaclyn's book, "Dressing on the Side (and Other Diet Myths Debunked): 11 Science-Based Ways to Eat More, Stress Less, and Feel Great about Your Body." Jaclyn speaks about her goals for the book and how she hopes it will help people take healthy steps and reach their dietary goals.
Links mentioned:
Jaclyn’s Website:
https://www.jaclynlondonrd.com/
Jaclyn's Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Dressing-Side-Other-Myths-Debunked/dp/1538747456
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