CLICK PLAY TO HEAR THE INGREDIENTS TO AVOID FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH:

APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS

Here’s what to expect from this episode:

Are you curious about the hidden health risks in your pantry? In this episode, I chat with Janine Higbie, a Certified Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in women’s health, hormones, and fertility, to uncover five common ingredients we should ditch for optimal well-being.

From artificial sweeteners and food dyes to nitrates in processed meats, high fructose corn syrup, and MSG, Janine breaks down the science behind why these ingredients can be detrimental to our well-being and shares her practical tips for healthier alternatives.

If you’re committed to optimizing your health and curious about the impact of what you eat, this episode is a must-listen. Let’s dive in!

Meet Janine:  

Janine is a licensed Dietitian Nutritionist with a master’s in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. She specializes in women’s health, focusing on hormones and fertility through early motherhood at her clinical practice, JH Wellness. As a mom of three, Janine combines an approachable, real-world perspective with the latest research-backed science to help you and your baby thrive.

Topics covered: 

• How you can adjust your food pallet to eliminate artificial sweeteners from your diet and what healthier alternatives you can swap to satisfy your sweet tooth
• The negative consequences of overdoing it with sugar consumption and artificial sweeteners
• Why you should take a “cold turkey” approach to eliminate artificial sweeteners from your diet
• What you need to know about artificial food dyes and their links to cancer, hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and restlessness
• How processed meats like cold cuts and hot dogs can cause cancer
• Where to look for high fructose corn syrup and how to avoid it
• How MSG affects brain cells and triggers cravings

Resources Mentioned:

• Register for my FREE Training, 3 Steps to Sustainable Weight Loss Without Sacrificing A Life Well Lived
• Want to lose fat, fix your metabolism and tone your body for a lifetime without sacrificing the foods you love? Sign up to my transformative 8 week course, The Macro Body Method
• Ready to reach your body transformation goals the right way without restriction, sacrifice, or even dieting? Apply for my 4 month coaching program, The Macro Accelerator 
• Want to take the guesswork out of your nutrition and get a professionally tailored macro count to start transforming your body to look and feel your best? Grab your Custom Macro Assessment

Connect with Janine:

• Visit her website 
• Follow her on Instagram @jhwellnessco 
• Apply to work with Janine

Connect with Dani:

• Have any questions for me? Reach out to me here
• Connect with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros

Related Episodes:

• Episode 34: My Hormone Journey: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Candida, and More!
• Episode 32: How to Overcome PCOS with Lacey Dunn MS, RD, LD, CPT
• Episode 38: Regulating Blood Sugar For Optimal Health with Jess of @nourishedbynutrition

More about Mindin’ My Wellness:

The Mindin’ My Wellness podcast is for busy, motivated and health-empowered women who are ready to kick old dieting mentalities to the curb and step into transformed health to look and FEEL their best, without sacrificing a life well-lived. Each week, your host Dani Marenburg and her guests will share top tips on all things macros, movement, mindset and everything in between. You’ll learn simple, effective and sustainable tips you can take away from each episode and implement in your daily life to look and feel like the best version of you.

Some links on this page may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.