Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
Nutrition tips that actually work. Real-life healthy eating, balanced diet tools, and weight loss tips you can use today with coach Jenn Trepeck.* If you have searched for nutrition tips, tried to keep a healthy lifestyle, or felt stuck following popular weight loss tips, this podcast is for you. Get straightforward wellness advice that works in real life, plus strategies for a balanced diet, sustainable healthy eating, and a smarter approach to fitness and nutrition. Is your diet making you hungrier, crankier, or less healthy? Tune in and find out.* Free gift: Schedule a 15-minute curiosity call with Jenn to explore what is possible for you. https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/contact/ Welcome to Salad with a Side of Fries, where wellness meets real life. Award-winning host Jenn Trepeck, health and lifestyle coach and author of Uncomplicating Wellness, cuts through the noise with clear answers you can trust. Ranked in the top 1.5% of podcasts worldwide, the show won Ear Worthy’s Best Health Podcast in 2024 and 2025 and was nominated for Best Independent Podcast both years. Jenn also won Women Who Podcast’s Stellar Interview award in 2025 after being named one of Podcast Magazine’s 40 under 40 in 2022. Jenn’s motto is “wellness without the weirdness.” With more than 17 years coaching after solving her own food struggles, she knows how confusing the industry can be. Each week you get the foundations of a balanced diet, sustainable healthy eating, metabolism basics, and long-term holistic health, plus straight talk on fad diets and supplements. What you will get by listening: ✅How to eat and how to cheat, guilt-free ✅Nutrition tips that work in the real world ✅Weight loss tips that are effective, never restrictive ✅How to build a balanced plate at home, on the road, and eating out ✅Smart strategies for sustainable habits that include your favorite foods ✅Evidence-based insights on fitness and nutrition ✅Conversations about holistic health that go beyond food ✅Wellness advice you can use right away About Jenn Trepeck: Jenn is a health coach, speaker, and consultant who blends humor with practical science. She has helped thousands improve energy, metabolism, and confidence in their choices through one-on-one coaching, group programs, her book, and this podcast. Connect with Jenn and the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenntrepeck/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saladwithasideoffriespod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenntrepeck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferTrepeck/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/425796548337541/ Website: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/ If you are ready to trade guilt for freedom, confusion for clarity, and boring salads for fries on the side, press play. Health gets doable here. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This podcast and its guests are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Episodes
- Nutrition Nugget: Boostcous
This Nutrition Nugget episode reviews Boostcous, a legume-based couscous alternative. Host Jenn examines its high protein and fiber content, gluten-free and non-GMO claims, and analyzes the nutrition facts and net carbs to determine its he…
- Slow Mornings for Perimenopause and Menopause (feat. Lara Frendjian)
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries features Lara Frendjian, who discusses perimenopause and menopause. They cover new approaches to morning routines, weight loss, and metabolic health for women in their 40s and beyond.
- Nutrition Nugget: WiO Smart Foods Double Chocolate Chip Muffin
This episode of Nutrition Nugget investigates WiO Smart Foods Double Chocolate Chip Muffin, analyzing its claimed nutrition against its nutrition label. Jenn explores the brand\
- 90s vs Now
This episode of "Salad With a Side of Fries" compares 90s diet culture and food with current trends. It examines the evolution of nutrition, wellness, and weight loss by analyzing iconic snacks and popular food items from both eras.
- Nutrition Nugget: Biena Edamame
This episode of "Salad With a Side of Fries" features a "Nutrition Nugget" where Jenn reviews Biena Edamame snacks. She examines the ingredients, nutrition facts, and sourcing of the soybeans to help listeners decide if this roasted edamam…
- Are Your Hormones or Your Gut Causing PMS, Irregular Periods, and Bloating? (feat. Bridget Walton)
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries discusses the link between gut health and hormonal balance, and how digestive problems may contribute to PMS, irregular periods, and bloating. Functional hormone specialist Bridget Walton explains…
- Nutrition Nugget: Form Bars
This episode of Nutrition Nugget reviews Form Bars by Form Nutrition. Jenn analyzes the ingredients, nutrition facts, and marketing claims to determine if the bar lives up to its promises regarding protein, fiber, and sugar content.
- Parkinson’s Disease and the Gut Microbiome Connection (feat. Martha Carlin)
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries features Martha Carlin discussing the link between Parkinson's disease and the gut microbiome. The conversation covers how chronic constipation and endotoxin load can impact neurological health, a…
- Nutrition Nugget: Jacob Bar
Jenn reviews the Jacob Bar, a protein bar. She discusses the nutrition facts and ingredient list to assess if the bar meets its claims of being the world's cleanest. Jenn highlights aspects she likes and dislikes about the product.
- Can Hypnosis Really Help? (feat. Rita Black)
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries features Jenn Trepeck and Rita Black discussing how hypnotherapy can help individuals overcome stubborn habits and achieve behavioral changes. They explore the difference between stage and therape…
- Nutrition Nugget: Hard
This episode discusses how the word "hard" can impact habit formation and behavior. It explores the brain science behind word choice and suggests reframing "hard" as a "challenge" to facilitate change.
- April Fools: These Healthy Foods Aren’t as Healthy as You Think
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discusses how certain foods marketed as healthy may not be. It covers breakfast foods, snacks, drinks, and other products, highlighting misleading labeling and offering in…
- Nutrition Nugget: Pure Genius Protein Shots
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries features Jenn Trepeck discussing Pure Genius Protein Shots. She analyzes the product's ingredients, nutrition facts, and the science behind its protein blend to determine its efficacy and ideal co…
- Why Your Brain Won’t Stop Talking About Food (And How to Quiet Food Noise)
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries discusses food noise, exploring reasons for constant thoughts about food. It covers the science behind food noise, including hunger hormones, emotional eating, and nutrition habits, and offers str…
- Nutrition Nugget: Salad Power Smoothies
This episode of "Salad With a Side of Fries" features a Nutrition Nugget on Salad Power Smoothies. Jenn Trepeck reviews the product, discussing its nutritional value, ingredients, and cost to assess its effectiveness as a meal replacement.
- Do This to Live Long and Live Well (feat. Allison McCune Davis)
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries features natural health educator Allison McCune Davis. She discusses building longevity habits, including a three-pillar framework of body work, brain work, and world work, emphasizing muscle heal…
- Nutrition Nugget: STUFF
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries features Jenn Trepeck discussing STUFF, which stands for Stand Up For Fitness. She provides tips on how to incorporate more movement into daily routines to address sedentary lifestyles, even for t…
- Big Food, Big Ag, Local Farms (feat. Tara Vander Dussen)
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries features Tara Vander Dussen discussing the food system, including family farms, organic and conventional farming, and how consumers can make informed decisions. The conversation covers topics such…
- Nutrition Nugget: Dunkin's Protein Drinks
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries discusses Dunkin's protein drinks. Jenn Trepeck investigates the ingredients and nutritional facts of these new drinks.
- The Alcohol-Cancer Connection (feat. Cecily Mak)
This episode discusses the connection between alcohol consumption and cancer, the sober curious movement, and how individuals can make informed health choices. It features Cecily Mak, a breast cancer survivor and author.
- Nutrition Nugget: 0 Calorie (Zero Calorie) Drinks
This episode discusses zero-calorie drinks and their potential effects on blood sugar, waistline, and metabolism. It references a Copenhagen study comparing the consumption of regular soda, diet soda, milk, or water.
- Q & A from the Happy Healthy Hub
This episode discusses weight loss, clear thinking, and sugar cravings in relation to hormones, gut health, and breakfast. Jenn Trepeck answers questions from the Happy Healthy Hub community on topics including hormonal weight gain, choles…
- Nutrition Nugget: Javvy Coffee
Jenn Trepeck investigates Javvy Coffee, exploring its nutrition claims, ingredients, and marketing strategies. The discussion covers aspects like protein coffee, the use of natural flavors, and the clarity of product labels.
- Global Perspectives on Menopause (feat. Zora Benhamou)
This episode explores global perspectives on menopause with Zora Benhamou. It covers cultural differences in menopause experiences, symptoms, and treatments across various countries and continents.
- Nutrition Nugget: Okinawan Sweet Potatoes
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries discusses Okinawan sweet potatoes. It covers their nutritional benefits, including high antioxidant levels, and explains how their preparation can impact blood sugar balance despite their carbohyd…
- Your Libido is a Health Marker (feat. Dr. Diane Mueller)
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries features Dr. Diane Mueller discussing how libido functions as an important health marker. The conversation covers the connections between sexual desire, cardiovascular health, hormonal balance, an…
- Nutrition Nugget: C-C-C
This episode introduces the C-C-C (Catch, Challenge, Change) method to help listeners address negative thoughts that may be hindering their health goals. It focuses on a practical mental tool to interrupt defeating thought loops and transf…
- There's a New Food Pyramid. Now What?
Jenn Trepeck discusses the FDA’s updated food pyramid and dietary guidelines. She examines the impact of these changes on individual health and federal nutrition programs, including school lunch programs and SNAP benefits.
- Nutrition Nugget: Carbe Diem Pasta
This episode of "Salad With a Side of Fries" focuses on Carbe Diem Pasta, a wheat-based pasta alternative. Jenn discusses its high fiber content and potential effects on blood sugar, wheat sensitivity, and nutrient sources.
- Mineral Balancing for Your Fatigue, Brain Fog, ADHD, Energy, Thyroid & More (feat. Sophie Shepherd)
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries discusses mineral balancing and its impact on various health issues like fatigue, brain fog, and thyroid health. It explores how mineral deficiencies can affect overall wellness and offers insight…
- Nutrition Nugget: NEAP Foods Protein Gel
This episode reviews NEAP Foods Protein Gel, a portable protein option. The host discusses its ingredients, including bovine collagen and amino acids, and evaluates it as a protein supplement.
- Never a Perfect Time, Always a Great Time (feat. Dr. Sherry Price)
In this episode of Salad With a Side of Fries, Jenn Trepeck and Dr. Sherry Price discuss how to create sustainable habits. They explore the difference between motivation and commitment, the challenges of behavioral change, and the importan…
- Nutrition Nugget: Your Face
This episode discusses how facial expressions made during exercise can impact fitness goals, cortisol levels, and the body's response to activity. It explores the connection between facial expressions, the autonomic nervous system, and the…
- Stop Eliminating Foods and Start Healing (feat. VJ Hamilton)
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries features Jenn Trepeck and VJ Hamilton discussing why food sensitivities may be linked to nutrient depletion and gut health, not specific foods. They cover strategies for healing the root cause of…
- Nutrition Nugget: Three Decisions
This episode of "Salad With a Side of Fries" explores three decisions that can influence your future. Jenn discusses the impact of social networks, content consumption, and personal growth on long-term outcomes.
- WTF is Wellness?
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries discusses creating a personal wellness definition beyond societal pressures. It explores moving past diet culture and social media influences to focus on individual health goals, energy, and longe…
- Nutrition Nugget: All About the AND
This episode, "Nutrition Nugget: All About the AND," discusses challenging binary thinking in diet culture. It explores how embracing "and" can transform approaches to health, relationships, and conflicting ideas, rather than choosing betw…
- What's Really Required Right Now & In the New Year (feat. Tara Schmidt)
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries features Tara Schmidt, Instructor of Nutrition at Mayo Clinic. They discuss sustainable nutrition habits, GLP-1 medications, and why weight management should not focus solely on the scale, aiming…
- Nutrition Nugget: Perk Energy
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries reviews Perk Energy Tan Mocha Latte. The host examines the ingredients and discusses the product's claims versus its actual nutritional content.
- Top 10 of 2025
This episode features Jenn Trepeck counting down the top 10 episodes from 2025. She discusses topics including heart rate variability, hormone health, and pre-diabetic prevention, along with insights on blood sugar management and breaking…
- Nutrition Nugget: Mosh Bars
This episode of "Salad With a Side of Fries" reviews Mosh Bars, a product co-founded by Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger. Jenn examines the ingredients and discusses the differences between marketing claims and actual nutritional c…
- Building Connection and Community with Wellness In Mind (feat. Sarah Wragge)
Jenn Trepeck welcomes Sarah Wragge to discuss building community and connection with wellness in mind. They explore strategies for blood sugar balance, starting the day with protein, food-sequence techniques, and creating meaningful connec…
- Nutrition Nugget: Starbucks Protein Drinks
This episode investigates Starbucks protein drinks, examining their nutritional value and the discrepancies between how they are presented and how they are made. It also considers the trend of adding protein to coffee beverages.
- The Health Tool No One's Talking About
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries features host Jenn Trepeck discussing nutrient diversity. The conversation covers why micronutrients are as important as macronutrients, and how a variety of colored vegetables, seasonal eating, a…
- Nutrition Nugget: Drizzilicious
This episode of "Salad With a Side of Fries" features a "Nutrition Nugget" where Jenn discusses Drizzilicious mini rice cakes. She examines their nutritional information and ingredients to assess if they live up to their reputation as a sm…
- Emotional Vitality (feat. Jared St. Clair)
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries features natural health educator Jared St. Clair. He discusses the link between gut health and emotional well-being, exploring how the digestive system influences mood and the role of supplements…
- Nutrition Nugget: Free
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries, titled "Nutrition Nugget: Free," explores various free health and wellness strategies. It covers tips for movement, sleep, stress management, and nutrition, emphasizing practices that cost nothin…
- Gifting Health
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries with Jenn Trepeck discusses healthy gift ideas for the holiday season, including fitness trackers, organic grocery delivery services, cleaning products, and athleisure wear.
- Kegels are for More than Better Sex (feat. Liz Miracle of kGoal)
This episode of Salad With a Side of Fries discusses pelvic floor health with Liz Miracle of kGoal. They explore the role of pelvic floor muscles in overall wellness, bladder control, bowel function, and how to properly perform Kegel exerc…
- Nutrition Nugget: Capacity
This episode of "Salad With a Side of Fries" features Jenn Trepeck discussing the concept of capacity. She explains why it is acceptable to not accomplish everything and offers methods for creating more personal capacity without increasing…