The Curious Case of Hunger

The Curious Case of Hunger

Author: Jenn Trepeck June 11, 2025 Duration: 50:58
Are you a serial snacker? Is there ALWAYS room for dessert? Do you find yourself feeling hungry throughout the day, despite just eating? Or maybe you notice reaching for a bag of chips whenever you’re feeling stressed? Did you know that there are actually different types of hunger that can shape our eating habits? Spoiler: You’re NOT broken! Welcome to Salad with a Side of Fries, the podcast where we dig into the surprising truths about how we eat and why. Today, host and health coach Jenn Trepeck is tackling a topic that's far more complex than it seems: hunger. We're going to explore the fascinating world of hedonic hunger, the kind driven by pure pleasure, and how it can often override our natural homeostatic hunger, that biological signal that tells us we actually need fuel. We'll also explore how processed foods significantly impact our hunger signals and strategies for managing each type. Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about your cravings and your plate, because by the end of this episode, you'll have a whole new understanding of what it means to truly be hungry. The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, who discusses wellness and weight loss in real life, clearing up myths, misinformation, and bad science surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. RESOURCES: Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries Jenn’s Free Menu Plan A Salad With a Side of Fries A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram Nutrition Nugget: Hunger The Bulls-Eye of Change

Ever feel like the world of nutrition and wellness is full of rules that just don't fit into your actual life? That's exactly where Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss comes in. Hosted by coach Jenn Trepeck, this isn't about rigid meal plans or labeling foods as good or bad. Instead, it's a conversation about finding a practical, balanced approach that sticks. You'll hear honest discussions that cut through the noise of popular trends, offering tools for sustainable healthy eating that doesn't require perfection. Each episode feels like getting actionable advice from a knowledgeable friend who understands the real challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle while still enjoying the foods you love. The focus is on strategies that work long-term, moving beyond quick fixes to build a smarter, more flexible relationship with food and your overall well-being. Tune in for a refreshingly realistic take on weight loss and nutrition, where the goal is progress, not punishment, and where a side of fries can absolutely be part of the journey. This podcast provides the grounded perspective and straightforward wellness advice needed to finally feel unstuck and empowered in your choices.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Nutrition Nugget: Salad Power Smoothies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:20
Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Salad Power Smoothies, a vegetable-packed smoothie pouch that promises to deliver twice your daily…
Do This to Live Long and Live Well (feat. Allison McCune Davis) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:11
Your future is not determined by one dramatic decision or change. Your future is built quietly, habit by habit, in the choices you make every single day. If that idea both excites and unsettles you, this episode of Salad…
Nutrition Nugget: STUFF [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:24
Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about STUFF, Stand Up For Fitness, and why even the most dedicated gym-goers might be living a sedentary…
Big Food, Big Ag, Local Farms (feat. Tara Vander Dussen) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:09
Do you know where your food comes from? Most of us buy and consume food every single day without understanding who grew it, how it was raised, or what the labels actually mean. What if the fear driving your grocery store…
Nutrition Nugget: Dunkin's Protein Drinks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:52
Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Dunkin's Protein Drinks. Dunkin’ has officially jumped on the protein bandwagon and is rolling out…
The Alcohol-Cancer Connection (feat. Cecily Mak) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:27
Did you know that consuming alcohol, even casually, is classified in the same cancer risk category as tobacco and asbestos? Today’s conversation is all about the alcohol-cancer connection, the sober curious movement, and…
Nutrition Nugget: 0 Calorie (Zero Calorie) Drinks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:55
Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about zero-calorie drinks and whether they are really the guilt-free option we have been led to believe.…
Q & A from the Happy Healthy Hub [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:47
What if the reason you cannot lose weight, think clearly, or stop craving sugar after dinner has nothing to do with discipline and everything to do with your hormones, your gut, and what you are eating at breakfast? Thes…
Nutrition Nugget: Javvy Coffee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:21
Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Javvy Coffee. With bold flavors ranging from chocolate raspberry truffle to brownie batter s'mores…
Global Perspectives on Menopause (feat. Zora Benhamou) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:42
Are you dreading menopause? What if the menopause horror stories you've heard aren't the whole truth? Women across five continents have shared surprisingly different experiences with this inevitable life transition, and…