The Food Factor Podcast

The Food Factor Podcast

Hosted by: Stephanie Machacek, MS, CNS

The show that combines nutrition, lifestyle, science, and food pattern changes to help you make the best choices for the health of you and your family.

Episodes

Ep 12- The Thing Nobody Focuses on When it Comes to Losing Weight

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Do you focus on the number on the scale? Do you have friends or family that constantly gauge their health progress by what the scale says? Do you or someone you know put off doctor visits because you are afraid of the...
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Ep 11- How to get your digestion back on track

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Do you have digestive issues? Tummy troubles, gas, bloating, constipation, and acid reflux can all be signs that your gut is struggling. For many this can be a constant problem with no end in sight. For others it may...
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Ep 10- Q and A- Intermittent Fasting, smoothies, and weight gain

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In this episode I'm celebrating my 10th episode by answering a few questions that were asked to me that I believe you may be wondering about as well. Weight loss, metabolism, fasting, healthy eating...it's all very...
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Ep 09- Do you need a detox or cleanse?

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It's that time of year where cleanses and detoxes are being heavily pushed as a way to ring in the new year, but which ones are the best?Β Do they work? Do I need it? Will it help me?Β  I have spoken to many people who...
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Ep 08- Sugar cravings pt 2

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This episode is part 2 to our discussion around sugar cravings. If you haven't yet listened to part one (episode 7) have a listen to that one first! Now that we know how sugar impacts certain symptoms and body areas,...
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Ep 07- Sugar cravings pt 1

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Do you have intense sugar cravings? In the first part of this sugar topic, I'm breaking down what sugar is exactly and how it impacts our body and symptoms. Specifically I mention how sugar impacts: - brains/mood -...
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Ep 06- Why you keep falling off the nutrition wagon

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Are you a person who constantly says, "diet starts Monday!" or "I fell of the diet wagon", or "I just don't have the willpower to keep up with my goals", then you need to listen to this! There is a reason most people...
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Ep 05- One of the biggest dietary contributors to high blood pressure

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In this episode I'm talking BLOOD PRESSURE! Whether you have high blood pressure or you know someone who does, this episode goes over: - What is high blood pressure? - How big of an issue is it? - Why should I care...
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Ep 04- Can positive thinking improve your health?

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Does positive thinking improve your health? Sure we've all heard to "look on the bright side" of things but what does the research say? I dive into this topic and share a few stories about my own experience with...
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Ep 03-Finding balance with food habits

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In this episode I'm breaking down: what diet culture has taught us what restricting calories actually does to the body what causes inflammation in the body and why our food choices matter and three things (plus a...
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Ep- 02- Weight a minute

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In this episode we discuss the 4 pillars to look at when you are experiencing weight management issues. Whether you are struggling to lose weight, keep it off, or weight seemed to have crept up out of nowhere, there...
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Ep 1 Inflammation Nutrition

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Today we are talking about nutrition's impact on inflammation. Joint pain, arthritis, stiff joints. Doesn't matter what you call it, it hurts and one of the causes is inflammation. What is inflammation, what causes...
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