In this episode of What the Actual Fork, Jenna chats with Andres Ayesta, a Registered Dietitian, founder of Planos Nutrition, and host of The Nutrition Blueprint Podcast, about the crucial role of dairy in both children's and adults' diets. Jenna and Andres explore how dairy supports children’s development, share strategies for feeding picky eaters, and discuss the advantages of a dairy-inclusive diet for adults. They also tackle myths and misinformation often seen on social media.

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Tune in for practical advice, engaging discussions, and valuable insights into making dairy a positive part of your family’s diet!

Note: Recommendations shared in this episode are not to be used for medical purposes and may not apply to all people.

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Sam and Jenna are diving into the trials and tribulations of motherhood, diet culture, and those pesky unexpected life events. From traumatic ER visits involving our toddlers to the ongoing struggles against diet culture, we’re exploring everything at the intersection of food, body image, and motherhood. Join us for an open, heartfelt, and hilarious conversation that aims to normalize this messy and rewarding journey!

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Shana Minei Spence, MS, RDN, CDN is a registered dietitian and author of the new book, Live Nourished, Make Peace with Food, Banish Body Shame, and Reclaim Joy. Shana joins Jenna and Sam this week to talk Live Nourished, her personal journey with diet culture, teaching without shame, the demonization of convenience foods, and so much more. Seriously, we cover a lot of ground in this one. Shana is so informative and insightful. We can’t wait for you to hear this episode.

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In this solo episode of the What the Actual Fork podcast, Sam dives deep into her personal NICU experience, offering heartfelt advice for parents facing similar challenges. She opens up about the unexpected NICU journey with her second baby, including tips on preparing for the possibility and managing the emotional rollercoaster. Whether you're expecting, dealing with a NICU baby, or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with real talk and valuable tips to help you through this challenging time.

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We’re getting the rest of Sam’s birth story this week! More specifically, we’re talking all things C-section. Sam shares what the experience was like, how she's supporting her recovery, and offers tips, guidance, and recommendations for anyone navigating C-section recovery.

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Sam’s back!! She fills Jenna in on how things have been going since she added another little one to her family. She talks about the ways she prepped for her second baby that made all the difference, what she felt good about leaving behind, how she’s trying to keep things as calm and collected as possible (which we all know is basically impossible–but she’s trying, folks!), and why it’s so important to just let people help you.

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You've got questions, Jenna's got answers! Here's what you asked this week:

• How do I navigate gentle nutrition for high blood pressure and high cholesterol with all of the diet noise out there?
• How do I balance wanting to "get back in shape" after pregnancy without going overboard?
• What are some good food tips for staying hydrated in the summer heat?
• What does intuitive eating look like if I'm training for a marathon?

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Our What the Actual Fork listeners always have the best, most thoughtful questions, so Jenna’s answering some more of them! Here’s what you wanted to know:

• How can I encourage my toddler to choose anything other than cookies when I offer him snacks?
• What should I do for my recent gestational diabetes diagnosis?
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