Body Unboxed

Body Unboxed

When it comes to nutrition, it can be hard to know what to believe. It seems like every other week there’s a new headline. Why are food allergies on the rise? How much protein do we really need? So what’s clickbait and what’s real? Welcome to Body Unboxed– a new podcast by Pearson, hosted by Anahad O’Connor and Joan Salge Blake. On every episode we’re breaking down some of the biggest questions about nutrition -- with the help of certified health experts who quite literally 'wrote the book' on nutrition. Every episode will feature the real science delivered from some of the world’s top scientists, writers and researchers. Plus, we will be offering bonus content from Pearson audiobooks. Tune into Body Unboxed by Pearson, produced by Neon Hum Media, wherever you get your podcasts.

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March 21, 2023 45 secs
Body Unboxed is taking a break but you can continue to learn all about health, nutrition on the Pearson Plus App. Or at pearson.com/channels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Professor and Body Unboxed co-host Joan Salge Blake reads from her Pearson textbook, Nutrition & You. Today's bonus episode is all about food addiction. We suggest you listen first to "Beyond Craving?” of Body Unboxed from Pearson for more information on the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March 7, 2023 37 mins
Can some foods be addictive? What’s happening in our bodies when we consume ultra processed foods with addictive properties? And how can we be more conscious and aware about the impact of food addiction on our bodies and lives? Ashley Gearhardt, Associate Professor of Psychology in the Clinical Science area at the University of Michigan. She also earned her B.A. in psychology from The University of Michigan as an undergraduate. ...
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March 2, 2023 4 mins
Professor and Body Unboxed co-host Joan Salge Blake reads from her Pearson textbook, Nutrition & You. Today's bonus episode is all about processed foods. We suggest you listen first to "Ultra processed?" Episode 5 of Body Unboxed from Pearson for more information on the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 28, 2023 38 mins
Ultra-processed foods are everywhere, and we eat them every day. Most of them are considered delicious treats. But they are also associated with serious health problems and chronic diseases. So how can we maintain a balanced diet while also consuming ultra-processed foods? And what are the health concerns? Kimberley Wilson is a Chartered Psychologist, author and visiting lecturer working in private practice. Her book, UNPROCESS...
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February 23, 2023 5 mins
Professor and Body Unboxed co-host Joan Salge Blake reads from her Pearson textbook, Nutrition & You. Today's bonus episode is all about diabetes. We suggest you listen first to "Silent Threat?" Episode 4 of Body Unboxed from Pearson for more information on the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 21, 2023 29 mins
What if I told you there was a condition that afflicted one in every THREE American adults - that’s 96 million people - but it feels like nobody is talking about it? This week, we’re talking about pre-diabetes. Even though it afflicts so many people, than 80% of people don’t even realize they might have it. When left unchecked, it goes on to become Type 2 Diabetes. We’ll talk about how to identify it and reverse it with some lif...
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February 16, 2023 5 mins
Professor and Body Unboxed co-host Joan Salge Blake reads from her Pearson textbook, Nutrition & You. Today's bonus episode is all about food allergies. We suggest you listen first to "Fully fueled?" Episode 3 of Body Unboxed from Pearson for more information on the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 14, 2023 36 mins
This week we’ll explore what to eat before, after and during your workout. We dig into the timing of protein consumption as it relates to muscle-building, and look into the types of proteins that are most effective. We’ll also help listeners build a truly balanced daily diet, with a special focus on older people. Leslie Bonci, Sports Dietitian to the NFL Kansas City Chiefs. Christine Rosenbloom, nutrition professor emerita at G...
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February 9, 2023 4 mins
Professor and Body Unboxed co-host Joan Salge Blake reads from her Pearson textbook, Nutrition & You. Today's bonus episode is all about supplements. We suggest you listen first to "Bitter pill?" Episode 2 of Body Unboxed from Pearson for more information on the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 7, 2023 34 mins
Supplements are supposed to be helpful. We’re told from a young age to get our vitamins, take fish oil for our regular omega 3 intake. In fact, 58% of Americans report taking dietary supplements, often motivated by a wish to “improve” or “maintain” health. But are they all they’re cracked up to be? In this episode we’re going to learn all about the unregulated wild west world of dietary supplements – why Americans are so addicte...
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February 2, 2023 7 mins
Professor and Body Unboxed co-host Joan Salge Blake reads from her Pearson textbook, Nutrition and You. Today's bonus episode is all about food allergies. We suggest you listen first to "Tough Nut?" Episode 1 of Body Unboxed from Pearson for more information on the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 31, 2023 38 mins
American children are ten times more likely to experience food allergies than Israeli children. So what’s going on? Why aren’t they experiencing such dire allergies at the same rate as us? The answer lies in something so simple: Bambas, an iconic peanut-flavored snack considered a staple of Israeli childhood. Instead of provoking an allergy, early exposure to peanuts seems to help build tolerance. In this episode, we look at foo...
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January 10, 2023 2 mins
When it comes to nutrition, it can be hard to know what to believe. It seems like every other week there’s a new headline. Why are food allergies on the rise? How much protein do we really need? So what’s clickbait and what’s real? Welcome to Body Unboxed– a new podcast by Pearson, hosted by Anahad O’Connor and Joan Salge Blake. On every episode we’re breaking down some of the biggest questions about nutrition -- with the hel...
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