The Busy Moms Kitchen

In this episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen, I am joined by my friend Amanda. We had such a great conversation and yes, as you see, this podcast is a bit longer than what you are used to here in my kitchen. But everything we talked about, I personally feel, needs to be heard and thought about.  We talk about self care and how it doesn't always mean exercise or a trip to the spa. I really think you will like the ideas Amanda shares. We talk about some of the books we are reading and why its important to read something that takes us away from the craziness of today's challenges.  And something I really enjoyed talking to her about was how she is helping her children, well, young teens, sift through todays news and understand what they are seeing, hearing and how to process it. How to form their own opinions and feel OK about it.  There is so much more we talked about so grab your coffee or if you're listening at night, pour that bubbly mama and get ready for some fun girl talk!  Follow Jackie Vega: Instagram as Jackie Vega and The Wellness Solution Facebook as The Wellness Solution Facebook Podcast Group as The Busy Moms Kitchen Twitter as Jackie Vega And YouTube Follow Amanda  Instagram as Amanda Keefer Follow Healthy Family Project Instagram Healthy Family Project Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week.  Healthy Family Project Facebook Group Join our new Healthy Family Project Facebook group! This group will serve as a safe space for parents and caregivers to talk all about raising a healthy family - from dealing with a picky eater

What can you do today to improve your health and fitness goals? I have 5 simple ways you can start implementing today.  Join me in this solo podcast (well, along with my puppy, Luna Star, barking in the background for the first few minutes) where I am sharing some valuable tips that only my clients typically get.  Be sure to follow me on social and say hi!  Instagram as Jackie Vega and The Wellness Solution Facebook as The Wellness Solution Facebook Podcast Group as The Busy Moms Kitchen Twitter as Jackie Vega And YouTube

In this weeks episode I am joined in my kitchen by a friend and fellow dietitian, Liz Lancione. You can find her on Instagram! We chat about her work in the hospital, how to properly read labels, why it's important to be in tuned with our conversations around our kids and more.  Follow Jackie Vega: Instagram as Jackie Vega and The Wellness Solution Facebook as The Wellness Solution Facebook Podcast Group as The Busy Moms Kitchen Twitter as Jackie Vega And YouTube

In today's episode I am sharing with you a recap of the last 3 videos and what I have found to be similar in each area of hormone imbalance and how to get back on track towards balance. Remember that if there's a certain part you would like more information about, pleaseemail me! jackie@thewellnessolution.com Be sure to subscribe and share with other busy mommas.  Follow Jackie Vega: Instagram as Jackie Vega and The Wellness Solution Facebook as The Wellness Solution Facebook Podcast Group as The Busy Moms Kitchen Twitter as Jackie Vega And YouTube

In this weeks episode I am continuing to chat about hormonal balance but this week it centers around PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. This is a hormonal disorder common in women of child bearing years. Again, as I have mentioned in the previous episodes with hormones, it can be confusing and overwhelming. I am only touching the surface here and really focusing on things you can do today in efforts of a more balanced level of hormones.  Follow Jackie Vega: Instagram as Jackie Vega and The Wellness Solution Facebook as The Wellness Solution Facebook Podcast Group as The Busy Moms Kitchen Twitter as Jackie Vega And YouTube

Ok, so this IS The Busy Moms Kitchen, buuuut men will always come up in convo, right? Hear me out momma, the health of your mans hormonal balance is actually a bit more important to YOU than you may have thought.  I know I was amazed! Three of their biggest hormones are testosterone, growth hormone and cortisol. Grab your buds and listen to this short yet very informative podcast.  Follow Jackie Vega: Instagram as Jackie Vega and The Wellness Solution Facebook as The Wellness Solution Facebook Podcast Group as The Busy Moms Kitchen Twitter as Jackie Vega And YouTube

In this weeks episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen, I am bringing you a little bit from a video I had previously recorded from a former program.  The information is definitely still relevant since our hormonal balance is pretty crucial to our overall well-being.  This will be followed by a few other podcasts regarding hormones so be sure to subscribe so you know when the next one is published! If you would like me to go a bit deeper into any of the thoughts I have shared here, please email me jackie@thewellnessolution.com or simply hop over to the blog.  Follow Jackie Vega: Instagram as Jackie Vega and The Wellness Solution Facebook as The Wellness Solution Facebook Podcast Group as The Busy Moms Kitchen Twitter as Jackie Vega And YouTube

COVID COVID go away. I would like to...ummm, what can I rhyme with that? Either way, I am sharing my knowledge on meal planning with you today. After about 8 years with Super Healthy Kids, curating recipes and planning planning for hundreds, actually thousands, of members each and every week I consider myself and expert.  There truly are many ways to meal plan and I hope to help you find your personal sweet spot. Today I am going to show you a pretty thorough way how I teach clients to meal plan by simply using paper.  In the video version of this podcast you can see the printed sheets I am using. Although they are not the only ones I use, because everyone is different, you can reach out to me on the website and I can send a copy to you!  There is also a great blog post explaining these steps if reading about it is better for you. You can find that post here.  I hope you find this helpful and that you and your family are well! XO Follow Jackie Vega: Instagram as Jackie Vega and The Wellness Solution Facebook as The Wellness Solution Facebook Podcast Group as The Busy Moms Kitchen Twitter as Jackie Vega And YouTube

In this episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen, I am coming to your kitchen in a solo podcast! I am sharing 5 points to consider when trying to reach YOUR personal weight loss goals and I'm also going to give you some insight into set point weight theory. I am a believer in our own goals and own feelings of how we feel in our own skin.  I do believe there are healthy ways to achieve weight loss but we DO need to recognize that we have to dig deep into what WE feel and know to be true for US.  Be sure to read this post for information about set point weight theory Follow Jackie Vega: Instagram as Jackie Vega and The Wellness Solution Facebook as The Wellness Solution Facebook Podcast Group as The Busy Moms Kitchen Twitter as Jackie Vega And YouTube

In todays episode I am joined in my kitchen by my friend, Rebecca Huff. She is the creator of That Organic Mom blog and host of A Healthy Bite podcast.  She has so much great content on her website from healthy eating, clean homes and raising a family of 6, I just had to have a conversation with her.  One of the biggest challenges faced by my clients today are healthy restful nights of sleep and this is a topic Rebecca is very passionate about.  In addition to this, we talk about toxic household cleaners, how to rid your body of toxins through a good 'ol healthy poo and how SHE keeps sane with such a big household to care for.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did and be sure to drop by her site and check out all that she has to offer.  Rebeccas links: That Organic Mom website Fragrance blog How to get on a better sleep schedule in 3 simple steps blog Potty mouth podcast Instagram profile Facebook page Her Facebook support group for women with chronic illness Jackies links The Wellness Solution blog Nutrition and Healthy Sleep blog post Instagram profile Facebook page Her Facebook group for The Busy Moms Kitchen

In todays episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen, I am talking to Juile, mom of 2 and journalist. Over the years of being in journalism she has become quite knowledgable in health and more specifically, childrens health. Julies gives me some great ideas today about how we moms should really give ourselves a break and not live with mom guilt. She also gives me some great ideas on how to add more plants into our daily meals all while living through this pandemic and food shortages.  Links referred to in the podcast:  https://www.julierevelant.com/coronavirus-mom-guilt-8-things-you-need-to-let-go-of/ https://www.julierevelant.com/9-simple-substitutions-for-hard-to-find-grocery-store-ingredients/ Follow Jackie! On Instagram: Jackie Vega and The Wellness Solution On Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter  Follow Juile: Julie Revelant is a health journalist, content marketing writer, copywriter and founder of JulieRevelant.com, where she teaches parents how to raise healthy kids who crave healthy foods. Julie has written hundreds of stories for print and digital outlets including FIRST for Women magazine, Woman's World magazine, Esperanza magazine, EverydayHealth.com, Reader's Digest (digital), WhatToExpect.com, theBump.com, and Babble.com. For nearly 6 years, Julie wrote Healthy Mama, a column for FoxNews.com where she covered pregnancy, postpartum, maternal and children's health and nutrition. Julie lives in Bethel, CT with her husband and two daughters. Website: www.JulieRevelant.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_revelant/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/julierevelant/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerjulierevelant YouTube: ttps://tinyurl.com/y7gay74j Twitter: https://twitter.com/JulieRevelant LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julierevelant/

Even I didn't know what it was when I first heard about it at a fitness conference back in 2009. My second child was a bit over a year old and I remember how my stomach just wasn't the same. My belly button popped out making it look like a half "outy" half "inny."  I learned how the abdominal wall could split and if not treated properly, it could continue to split and cause other complications like gastrointestinal issues, back pain, extended abdominal area and constipation.  Diastasis Recti is no joke and for some it can be quite severe.  My friend Stephanie is joining me in the kitchen today to share her story and how she finally came to the decision that surgery was the only way she could heal her diastasis recti.  If you are looking for more information after listening to this episode, you can read my blog post here.  Grab my diastasis recti resource page here.  MUTU system - a great program to naturally heal  Follow Jackie Vega, RDN in Instagram, The Wellness Solution on Instagram, Facebook & Pinterest.  Follow Stephanie and Keeping Up With Chaos on Instagram. 

Just as a quick follow up to last weeks podcast, I am offering you a few more tips to get that meal prep set for the week! Follow Jackie Vega, RDN on Intagram and The Wellness Solution on Instagram, Facebook & Pinterest.  The Busy Moms Kitchen Facebook group is YOUR extension to this podcast. Join today! Looking for that Meal Prep printable? Sign up to get it on my site!

Once again my personal thoughts ring clear in this podcast during this crazy time. In the first few minutes I am sharing some personal thoughts about us moms.  In the remaining podcast you are going to hear some tips regarding meal prepping and how to get started. Psst...as the former Super Healthy Kids meal plan developer I'd say I know quite a lot about it. ;)  Follow Jackie Vega, RDN on Intagram and The Wellness Solution on Instagram, Facebook & Pinterest.  The Busy Moms Kitchen Facebook group is YOUR extension to this podcast. Join today! Looking for that Meal Prep printable? Sign up to get it on my site!

This week I am bringing you a solo podcast. As a busy mom during this COVID 19 crisis, my 2 children and husband at home full time, I felt the need to talk about what we are facing, how we moms need each other now more than ever, and, how we can reduce our levels of stress.  Marie Forleo: Everything Is Figuroutable Gabrielle Bernstein: Meditation Follow Jackie Vega, RDN on Intagram and The Wellness Solution on Instagram, Facebook & Pinterest.  The Busy Moms Kitchen Facebook group is YOUR extension to this podcast. Join today! Looking for that Meal Prep printable? Sign up to get it on my site! Desperate Housewives - Prime Video

In this weeks episode I am sharing part 2 of a fun conversation with my friend and fitness expert, Courtney. Part 1 we talked about healthy breakfasts and today we are talking about snacking! Pull up a chair and grab that beverage!  Have you subscribed yet? You don't want to miss an episode!  Follow Jackie Vega, RDN on Instagram and The Wellness Solution on Instagram, Facebook & Pinterest.  The Busy Moms Kitchen Facebook group is YOUR extension to this podcast. Join today! Follow Courtney on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.  Join Form Fit classes today!

In this episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen, I am joined by Amanda Keefer, of Produce for Kids and the Healthy Family Project podcast. Instead of just focusing on healthy eating, recipes and fitness...we are talking about our kids, and some of the challenges we are facing today.  Follow Jackie Vega, RDN on Intagram and The Wellness Solution on Instagram, Facebook & Pinterest.  The Busy Moms Kitchen Facebook group is YOUR extension to this podcast. Join today! Follow Amanda on Instagram Follow Produce for Kids on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube.  Join the Healthy Family Project Facebook group! Subscribe to the Healthy Family Project Podcast.  Check out more than 500 Registered Dietitian approved recipe ideas.

Once again, I am bringing you another fun podcast replay from the Healthy Family Project by Produce for Kids. In this episode, Amanda and I are sharing some thoughts and ideas around our interpretations of mindful eating. This podcast is what spawned the one I shared a few weeks ago.  It's definitely a topic I will continually bring into focus, whether it's here, in The Busy Moms Kitchen, or while I am on other podcasts.  I would love for you to join me and continue this conversation in my FB group. Just simply search for The Busy Moms Kitchen group, answer a few questions and I'll add ya!  Follow Jackie Vega, RDN, LDN on Instagram and The Wellness Solution on Instagram, Facebook & Pinterest.  The Busy Moms Kitchen Facebook group is YOUR extension to this podcast so join today and hop into the conversation with other busy moms.  For more on Produce for Kids check them out on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest as well as their podcast, Health Family Project where Amanda has interviewed so many amazing moms in the field of health and wellness. 

In this weeks episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen, my friend and fitness expert, Courtney is joining me. In part 1, we are chatting about healthy options for breakfast and we are also sharing some of our recent mom moments. Pull up a seat and join us! Remember to hit subscribe to always know when I have published a new episode! Would you like the pancake recipe I talked about? Get it here! To follow Jackie Vega: The Wellness Solution   Instagram -business   Instagram -personal   Facebook   To follow Courtney Williams:   Form Fit   Instagram -business   Instagram -personal   Facebook  

I am so happy to bring you a podcast replay from when I was a guest on the Healthy Family Project Podcast by Produce for Kids. In this episode, originally aired November 2019, Amanda and I are talking about our relationship with food, keeping it positive all while raising our kids. Enjoy! Follow Jackie Vega, RDN on Instagram and The Wellness Solution on Instagram, Facebook & Pinterest The Busy Moms Kitchen Facebook group is YOUR extension to this podcast. Join today!   Follow Amanda on Instagram Follow Produce for Kids on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube.  Join the Healthy Family Project Facebook group!  Subscribe to the Healthy Family Project Podcast  Check out more than 500 registered dietitian approved recipe ideas. 

In this episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen I am chatting with you in a solo episode. You will hear a bit about my personal busy schedule as of late as well as some interesting information I found about the keto diet.  If you are anything like myself, you will want to know where my information came from so here are a bunch of links to just that. The only part I can't include is the lecture from my masters program because that is from my personal school account only accessible by students at ASU. If there is anything more you are looking for please reach out! jackie@thewellnessolution.com Find more at my website here: The Wellness Solution Follow me on Instagram: The Wellness Solution or Jackie Vega, RDN  Sites I referenced today: FabFitFun US  News and World Report Cancer Today Magazine Todays Dietitian Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Harvard    

In this episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen, I am joined by Courtney Williams of Form Fit. I wanted to bring her on again because as a personal trainer, she has a pretty awesome perspective towards health and well-being...AND, I am asking her for some help with my hubbys goals of improving his golf swing.  Don't forget to register for her challenge here! And use the code BUSYMOM Remember to hit subscribe to always know when I have published a new episode! To follow Jackie Vega: The Wellness Solution   Instagram -business   Instagram -personal   Facebook   To follow Courtney Williams:   Direct link to video of fit moves we talked about.   Form Fit   Instagram -business   Instagram -personal   Facebook

In todays episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen I am coming to you with a solo podcast. It's a new year and many are thinking about diets and weight loss.  Since I love to research and share I am going to look into a few popular diets just for you.  Each diet will be brought to you in 2 parts. The first part will be the general overview and you will have time to listen to the podcast and then head over to my blog where you can offer me YOUR insights and any experience you may have had.  The second part will be where I gather your comments from the blog and more of my personal research as a dietitian as well as other professionals thoughts on that particular diet.  The first is the keto diet as my mom recently asked me about it. In 2 weeks you will get part 2. There are two other diets I will talk about and those are the Whole30 and the Mediterranean.  I hope you enjoy and share your thoughts and experience on my blog.  Follow Jackie here: The Wellness Solution blog Personal Instagram The Wellness Solution Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

In this episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen I am chatting with Yaffi, a dietitian and mom of 3 boys! As a busy momma herself she sees the importance of taking care of us, Moms, throughout the many stages of motherhood. So join me in this amazing conversation and start your new year with a little bit of love for YOU!   To follow Jackie: Facebook Instagram-Personal Profile Instagram-The Wellness Solution The Wellness Solution website To follow Yaffi: Instagram Facebook Toddler Test Kitchen Baby Bloom Nutrition Podcast-Nap Time Nutrition

In this episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen, I am chatting with Katie, registered dietitian nutritionist and busy momma of a toddler. She shares some great tips on how getting "simply" organized in the kitchen will help you reach that goal of serving more healthy meals to your family.    To follow Katie: Instagram Website Facebook To follow Jackie: Instagram personal Instagram business  Facebook Website

In this episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen, I am chatting with Rachel, registered dietitian nutritionist. She is a busy momma of 2 and has a great way of living a healthy lifestyle, skipping the diets and still reaching your health and fitness goals.    To follow Rachel:  Instagram Facebook

In this episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen, I am chatting with Leslie Weidner, registered dietitian, wife and busy momma of 2 boys. Today we talk about rejecting the diet mentality and how to focus on behavioral changes that will help you AND your family.  Follow Jackie: Facebook Website Instagram (personal) Instagram (business) Follow Leslie: Facebook Website Instagram Pinterest

In this episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen, we talk to Amy Roskelley of Health Beet. As a mom of 3 teens and being an entrepreneur Amy has a lot of great advice and personal values in regards to weight control, portion control and raising healthy eaters. Listen in! I promise you will take away a lot great tips! To follow Jackie Vega: The Wellness Solution Instagram-business Instagram-personal Facebook   To follow Amy Roskelley: Health Beet Instagram-business Instagram-personal Facebook Twitter Pinterest

In this episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen, I am talking to E.A. Stewart of Spicy RD Nutrition. We chat about both of our daughters having a love for animals and following a vegetarian eating plan. She also offers some great advice as to how you can add more plant-based options into your weekly family meal plans.  Follow Jackie Vega: The Wellness Solution Instagram-business Instagram-personal Facebook Follow E.A.: Spicy RD Nutrition Instagram Facebook Pinterest board we chat about

In todays episode I am revisiting  a few of my thoughts from episode 2. That was a podcast recorded in 2015 when my kids were younger...and NOT teens! A moms life changes and here's a bit of how mine has. The Wellness Solution Instagram - Business Instagram - Personal Facebook

In this episode of The Busy Moms Kitchen, we talk to Courtney Williams of Form Fit. With the holiday season in full swing, I felt it a good time to talk about how we can keep moving forward with our fitness goals through the hustle bustle. Courtney is here to help us! To follow Jackie Vega: The Wellness Solution   Instagram -business   Instagram -personal   Facebook   To follow Courtney Williams:   Form Fit   Instagram -business   Instagram -personal   Facebook

In todays podcast Tiffany and I talk a bit about whats going on in our lives...me at the moment, a busy mom waiting for summer break to end...and Tiffany at that moment was dealing with Alaska fires and adoption! The big part of the show we talk about Gluten-free and several other points around this seemingly forever popular topic. To follow Jackie: The Wellness Solution Instagram   To follow Tiffany: Stroller Strong Moms Instagram   InspiredRD - dietitian Alysa educates all about celiacs disease Article from The New Yorker Evernote - note taking app we mentioned and always use  

In todays podcast Tiffany and I chat about the big question we get as dietitians: What do you eat? This led us to discussions about how we grew up and what was the norm around health and fitness. But you will clearly see that we are what some people may call, "normal."    Find Jackie here:  The Wellness Solution Instagram Instagram Facebook   Find Tiffany here: Stroller Strong Moms Instagram    

Check out these other podcasts where I was a guest: Lean Green Dad: Ep 93 Healthy Family Project by Produce for Kids: Ep 6 Kid Kritics was the other podcast I was able to be a part of. Unfortunately they have since gone out of business. If I am able to retrieve those podcasts, I will happily share here with you.