In this episode, I unpack the controversy around ham and processed meats, and separate the facts from the fearmongering.

I explain what it actually means when processed meat is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, why that doesn’t mean it’s as dangerous as smoking, and how social media has done a pretty poor job of explaining the difference.

I also break down the real increase in bowel cancer risk associated with processed meats, how to put that risk into context, and why nutrition decisions are rarely black and white.

Time Stamps:
00:00 — Why ham has become so controversial

01:40 — What a Group 1 carcinogen actually means

03:30 — The real cancer risk from processed meat

05:00 — Why context matters when making food choices

06:30 — Why ham isn’t “as bad as smoking”

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In this episode, I talk about calorie tracking, why I actually like it as a tool, and also why I think a lot of people stay stuck using it for way too long.

I explain how I prefer to use tracking in short bursts to help set a course, learn portions, and recalibrate when needed, rather than relying on an app to make every food decision forever.

I also walk through some practical ways to start pulling back from tracking if you’ve become overly reliant on it, including tracking less frequently, moving away from macros, using visual food logs, and shifting your focus toward performance or skill-based goals instead of just aesthetics.

The goal isn’t to fear tracking, it’s to eventually build enough confidence that you don’t need it all the time.

Time Stamps:

00:00 — Why tracking calories can be helpful

01:40 — The healthiest way to use tracking

03:30 — How to start pulling back from tracking

05:00 — Visual food logs and tracking alternatives

06:30 — Why performance goals can help you stop tracking

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In this episode, Jenna and I unpack the obsession with high-protein diets and why more protein isn’t always better. We talk about how social media has skewed people’s expectations around what “enough” protein actually looks like, and why chasing huge protein numbers can sometimes come at the expense of carbs, fats, fibre, performance, and overall enjoyment of food.

We also break down what optimal protein intake actually looks like for most people, why carbohydrates are still incredibly important for training and recovery, and how eating “just enough” protein can often leave you feeling and performing better than forcing down ultra high-protein meals all day.

Time Stamps:
00:00 — Why people think they need way more protein
04:00 — The problem with the “more is better” mindset
08:20 — Why carbs actually help you build muscle and perform better
14:20 — The satiety myth and why high-protein diets can backfire

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