About this episode

The episode discusses the hunger-crushing combo of protein, fiber, and healthy fats for sustainable weight management and critiques diet culture.

What if the reason you are constantly craving, constantly second-guessing, and constantly starting over has nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with what is missing from your plate? The hunger-crushing combo is not a diet trend. It is an evidence-based framework that helps your body feel genuinely satisfied, your blood sugar stay stable, and your mind stay focused without the obsession, the restriction, or the rabbit holes that social media and diet culture keep pulling you down. In this episode of Salad with a Side of Fries, Jenn Trepeck and guest Abbey Sharp, registered dietitian and bestselling author, go deep on the science of protein, fiber, and healthy fats and why this trio is the most powerful tool you have for sustainable weight management and long-term health. They also take an unflinching look at skinnytok, infantilized femininity, the dangers of "what I eat in a day" videos, and how to stand firm in what you know works when the internet is working overtime to make you doubt it. What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✅ How the hunger-crushing combo of protein, fiber, and healthy fats works together to activate satiety hormones, stabilize blood sugar, and…

People in this episode

Host: Jenn Trepeck

Guest: Abbey Sharp

Topics covered

• hunger management
• nutrition
• weight loss
• diet culture
• satiety hormones
• protein and fiber

Keywords

• hunger-crushing combo
• protein
• fiber
• healthy fats
• blood sugar
• satiety
• diet trends
• calorie intake
• gut microbiome

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