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Let’s Talk Food

Let’s Talk Food

Written by: april3802
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 A podcast where we have deep conversations about anything and everything surrounding it with food! A podcast for foodies, health junkies, science lovers, art lovers,and entrepreneurs with inquisitive minds who love culinary arts and catering and the science behind it.....Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Art Cooking Economics Food & Wine Hygiene & Healthy Living Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Season 4 Finale: Detox, Destress & Reset — Preparing Our Plates and Minds for 2026

    Season 4 Finale: Detox, Destress & Reset — Preparing Our Plates and Minds for 2026
    Jan 12 2026
    As Season 4 comes to a close, Chef April Fontenot invites you to slow down, reflect, and reset. In this finale episode of Let’s Talk Food, we’re focusing on detoxing the body, destressing the mind, and setting realistic intentions as we prepare for 2026. From gentle gut resets and mindful eating to releasing stress around food, routines, and expectations, Chef April shares practical, sustainable tips to help you feel lighter, more balanced, and ready for what’s next—without restriction or guilt. This episode is about clarity, peace, and progress as we close one chapter and step confidently into a new year. 🎧 Episodes available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Connect with Chef April 💌 Email: april3802@outlook.com Follow the Let’s Talk Food Family:
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👉 https://www.podbean.com/pro/PodbeancomPBNEW Food & Drink for Detox & Calm Whole Foods Focus: Prioritize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, nuts, and seeds for essential fiber and nutrients. Limit Inflammatory Foods: Cut back on added sugars, processed snacks, and excessive caffeine, which can increase inflammation and stress. Hydration: Drink plenty of water to help flush toxins and support bodily functions. Gut Health: Add fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, or kombucha for beneficial bacteria. Detoxifying Foods: Incorporate beets, leafy greens, garlic, citrus, and cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower) to support liver function. Herbal Teas: Green tea and herbal blends can offer antioxidant support. Lifestyle & Rituals for Stress Relief Mindful Eating: Slow down, savor your food, and crea te a peaceful eating environment. Movement: Gentle exercise like walking or yoga promotes relaxation and helps with toxin elimination through sweat. Sleep: Prioritize quality sleep to support your body's natural repair and detox processes. Baths & Showers: Warm baths with Epsom salts can relax muscles and improve sleep, while cool showers can invigorate. Deep Breathing: Abdominal breathing calms the nervous system and improves oxygen exchange. Digital Detox: Set boundaries with devices to reduce mental clutter and stress. Quick 2026 Reset Ideas Green Smoothies: Blend spinach, avocado, lemon, chia seeds, and water for a nutrient-packed start. Liver Boost Salad: Combine beets, apples, chickpeas, and tahini dressing to support bile flow. Veggie Soups: Light, vegetable-based soups for dinner can be easily digestible.
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    47 mins
  • The Future Is Served: Menu Order AI Founder Melissa Butler Joins Let’s Talk Food

    The Future Is Served: Menu Order AI Founder Melissa Butler Joins Let’s Talk Food
    Jan 5 2026

    Eating healthier doesn’t mean giving up takeout—and today’s guest is proving just that. On this episode of Let’s Talk Food, Chef April Fontenot welcomes an innovative and inspiring leader in food tech, Mrs. Melissa Butler, Founder & CEO of the fast-growing Menu Order AI App. Designed for foodies from all backgrounds—including those on GLP-1 lifestyles and beyond—Menu Order AI makes it easy to find and order specialty and healthier menu options from your favorite local and nationwide restaurants. We’ve all been there: you’re ordering takeout, but someone wants a healthier option… and all you see are greasy burgers and fries. Or maybe you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to start the year off right with smarter food choices. Menu Order AI was created for those exact moments—helping users feel confident, included, and empowered when ordering food. Melissa Butler has been featured in major publications such as Yahoo Finance, and her impact has gone global through international Indian publications where foreign-language access helps users navigate her incredible app worldwide. With 80,000+ followers on TikTok and 20,000+ followers on Instagram, Melissa is leading a movement that blends technology, wellness, and real-life convenience. She’s a passionate advocate for mindful eating, a mom, and a talented businesswoman who believes everyone deserves to feel good about the food choices and lifestyles they choose. This episode is packed with inspiration, innovation, and practical insight into the future of food ordering. 🎧

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    🔗 Connect with Chef April

    💌 Email: april3802@outlook.com

    Follow the Let’s Talk Food Family: 🍴

    Instagram: @coopiesamericancuisineandseafood

    🎥 TikTok: @coopies.american

    📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@aprilfontenot9354

    🔗 Connect with Melissa Butler & Menu Order AI

    🌐 Website: www.menuorderai.com

    🎥 TikTok: @menuorderai

    📸 Instagram: @orderai

    📘 Facebook: Order AI

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    37 mins
  • 🥂 Pop, Plate & Party: New Year’s Eve Dinner Ideas to Ring It In

    🥂 Pop, Plate & Party: New Year’s Eve Dinner Ideas to Ring It In
    Jan 1 2026
    Chef April Fontenot is helping you ring in the New Year with festive, stress-free dinner ideas inspired by NYT Cooking’s New Year’s Eve menu roundup. From party-ready appetizers to celebratory mains and sweet endings, this episode is packed with inspiration to help you pop bottles, plate great food, and party your way into the New Year. 🥂✨ 👉 Get the full article here: https://cooking.nytimes.com/68861692-nyt-cooking/4052043-new-years-eve-dinner-ideas 💌 Email: april3802@outlook.com Follow the Let’s Talk Food Family: 🍴 Instagram: @coopiesamericancuisineandseafood 🎥 TikTok: @coopies.american 🎧 Episodes available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! 🎙️ Start Your Own Podcast — 30-Day Free Trial! Podbean Unlimited Hosting (Promo Code: PodbeancomPBNEW) Podbean Unlimited Business Plans: 👉 https://www.podbean.com/pro/PodbeancomPBNEW
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    35 mins
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