What if I hate salads, do I have to eat them?

About this episode

The episode discusses the necessity of salads in a healthy diet, especially for those with diabetes, and offers alternative nutrient sources.

Salads get framed as part of “healthy eating,” especially in diabetes and in wellness spaces. But what if you genuinely hate salads, find them unsatisfying, or just feel bored eating them? Today we’re talking about whether salads are actually required for health, what nutrients people are usually trying to get from them, and plenty of non-salad ways to meet those needs. If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

People in this episode

Hosts: Wendy Lopez, Jessica Jones

Topics covered

• healthy eating
• diabetes
• nutrition
• salads
• dietitian support

Keywords

• salads
• diabetes
• nutrition
• healthy eating
• dietitian

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Diabetes Digital, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, diabetesdigital.co

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