Tired of feeling guilty about snacks? In this episode, we're dismantling the myth of “good” vs. “bad” snacks and getting real about what your body actually needs between meals. You’ll learn why most snacking issues stem from under-fueling during meals, how to build snacks that actually support your energy and mood, and why celery sticks and chips can both have a place in a balanced life. Plus, we’re serving up tons of satisfying, high-protein, fiber-rich snack ideas—both store-bought and DIY. Let’s stop moralizing food and start fueling smarter.

Tired of eating “healthy” meals that leave you starving, sluggish, or snack-hunting? In this episode, we’re ditching diet rules and breaking down what truly makes a meal nourishing—for your body and your mind. You’ll learn the four key components of a health-promoting meal, the most common mistakes people make, and how to build real-life meals that support energy, digestion, blood sugar, and long-term health—without falling into diet culture traps. Simple, satisfying, and sustainable… it’s time to feel good about your food again.

We cover:

• What id a Health-Promoting Meal?

• The 4 Building Blocks of a Nourishing Meal

• Common Meal Mistakes

• Real-Life Meal Examples

Think eating out means ditching your health goals? Think again.

In this episode of The PreDiet Podcast, Functional Medicine Nutritionist Ali Virtue shares her “PreFlight” checklist—your go-to strategy for navigating restaurants, birthdays, and burger joints without falling into the old all-or-nothing trap.

You’ll learn how to tune in to your body’s real needs (not just cravings), how to order smart without obsessing, and how to enjoy indulgences without guilt. Ali covers practical tips like menu scanning, portion swaps, carb layering (yes, that’s a thing), and how to handle fries like a mindful eating queen. No food shaming, no rigid rules—just real talk and doable advice for staying well-fed and feeling good, even when you're dining out.

Hit play to learn how to eat what you want, feel great doing it, and never say “I’ll start over Monday” again.

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