Episode 300

The Three-Hundredth (feat. YOU)

Published on: 30th April, 2025

What’s your favorite protein and fiber-packed snack? Don’t have one? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered in the 300th episode of Salad with a Side of Fries!

If you’ve been here a while, you'll know that host Jenn Trepeck’s favorite "Jennism" is that ‘protein and fiber at every meal makes removing fat no big deal.’ Today, we’re celebrating episode 300 by packing this episode full of proven, verified, taste-tested snack and meal ideas from you, our amazing listeners. You called in to share your go-to combos of protein and fiber that are delicious and nourishing. Plus, Jenn is letting you in on a little secret—there’s a book in the works, and she will share even more about that later this summer! Let’s get into it—cheers to 300 episodes and counting!

The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, who discusses wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing 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. 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

  • (00:00) Welcome to the 300th episode of Salad With a Side of Fries
  • (02:11) Jenn reminds us of her Jennism, “Protein and Fiber at Every Meal Makes Removing Fat No Big Deal”
  • (04:52) Tori from Michigan shares her love for avocado toast with an egg
  • (05:06) Tanya from Atlanta snacks on Greek yogurt with fruit, walnuts and honey
  • (05:37) Stephanie introduces her roasted chickpea power bowl and how she customizes it to transform it into a balanced meal
  • (07:01) Norman uses organic hemp hearts in many ways
  • (07:59) Madelyn from Georgia loves an avocado chicken salad sandwich
  • (08:21) Lori from Manhattan is a fan of celery and carrot sticks with nut butter
  • (08:46) Kayla from Texas favors eggs with a side of avocado
  • (08:58) Judy from Michigan wants everyone to try her egg whites with parmesan cheese and veggies
  • (12:04) Kayla from Boston craves her sister's recipe of chickpeas, avocado, apple, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, with a side of grilled chicken
  • (12:37) Jennifer from Long Island shreds roasted chicken and pairs it with sweet peppers and grapes
  • (12:56) Kristen from Connecticut shares her favorite breakfast meal, which equals 15 grams of fiber and 28 grams of protein
  • (13:59) From De in Colorado, we have eggs, a big salad dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette, topped with pumpkin seeds
  • (14:41) Debbie from Florida makes a snack or dessert from a Honeycrisp apple and almond butter
  • (15:17) Cindy from Indiana shares her unique way of making a protein packed dip for her veggies from cottage cheese
  • (17:00) Jenn invites listeners to call in with their recipes and shares her gratitude for each listener

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Listeners celebrated the podcast's core principle—“protein and fiber at every meal makes removing fat no big deal”—by sharing their go-to combinations. The episode highlighted creative, easy, balanced, and satisfying meals that support stable blood sugar and long-term wellness, from avocado toast with egg to Greek yogurt with berries and nuts, to roasted chickpeas with veggies.
  • The episode underscored real-life wellness, not restriction. Healthy eating is accessible and sustainable. Nutrition doesn’t have to be extreme or complicated—it must be intentional and enjoyable.
  • Beyond food tips, this milestone episode was a thank-you to the loyal community built since 2019. Jenn Trepeck announced her upcoming book and encouraged ongoing engagement through the show’s membership program and merchandise. It’s not just about eating better—it’s about building a culture of empowerment, education, and fun around health.
  • To receive healthful, Jenn-approved recipes each week, become a member!

QUOTES:         

  • (01:47)  “Whether you are a newer listener or you've been here since the beginning in 2019, please know I am so grateful for you.” - Jenn Trepeck
  • (02:01) “I'm working on a book. It's been in the works for a long time and is finally happening. So, there is more to come this summer.” - Jenn Trepeck
  • (17:58) “We are all locking arms to change the state of healthcare.”  - Jenn Trepeck

RESOURCES:

Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

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About the Podcast

Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss
What to eat and when to cheat! Let's decipher between all the “diets” out there. You know what to do but it itsn't working. In fact, your diet could be making you fatter.

Ever wondered if cryo-freezing your fat cells would really work? Should you try acupuncture? A hypnotist? If you do, how do you know if someone’s good?

Salad with a Side of Fries is the podcast that will answer all these questions and more! Talking wellness and weight loss for real life, because most of us are going to drink, eat out, skip the grocery store and who wants a life without fries or dessert?! Host Jenn Trepeck’s expertise as an optimal health coach, in practice for over a decade, along with experts in various modalities will clear up the myths, mis-information, bad science and marketing to reveal the truth of HOW TO EAT and HOW TO CHEAT!*



*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This podcast, its content and guests are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Jennifer Trepeck

“My passion for nutrition and helping others stems from “kicking my food issues” with my own weight management saga.” ~ Jenn

I believe that the greatest accountability is paying it forward! That’s why I teach the nutrition education we are all supposed to know but no one ever taught us, along with the science behind food, fitness, and health.

After I graduated from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, I founded Better Life Now LLC while working full-time in hedge funds. In 2019, I took my practice from side-hustle to full-time self-employment and launched my podcast, Salad With a Side of Fries. On the show, we offer science-based tips and tricks for how to achieve wellness and weight loss for real life – because who wants a life without fries or dessert?!

Topics we tackle on the podcast include debunking fad diets, food myths, misinformation in marketing, bad science, and general nutrition. I encourage guests whose expertise is different from my own focus on weight management to bring their unique, fact-based perspectives to talk about subjects they are educated in and passionate about.

Due to my decade-long experience of working with clients, I have gained insight into the health and food industry and the how-tos of building a business.

Some specific health and wellness topics I can speak to include debunking fad diets, exposing the BS we are fed by the food and diet industry, how the people around us can positively and negatively impact our health journey, and shifting mindsets in order to overcome inappropriate barometers of success to instead achieve happy, healthy, and meaningful change.

On the subject of business, I can help you by teaching my critical pieces every entrepreneur should know, how to make your side-hustle into your full-time job, ways to sustainably achieve success without burning out, contemporary networking, and how to prioritize wellness while pursuing your projects.

When I find some free time, I’m typically working out at Physique57, discovering hidden gem restaurants in NYC, or traveling to spend time with friends and family.

I’d love to have an in-depth conversation with you, whether it’s leveling up in business or debunking food myths!