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The Slow Kitchen Podcast
The Slow Kitchen Podcast gives you simple, real-life tools to support your hormones, metabolism, mood, and energy — all in under 15 minutes.
Hosted by Cat Dillon, RHN — holistic nutritionist, former chef, and midlife metabolism expert — this show helps women 40+ ditch overwhelm, reduce stress eating, improve digestion, and feel more grounded and confident in the kitchen.
Expect practical tips, tiny habits, and nourishing ideas you can use today.
No strict rules. No guilt. No chasing perfection.
Just food wisdom, nervous system support, and small changes that add up to big shifts.
The Slow Kitchen Podcast
EPISODE 5 - "From Chocho to Sober: Food Trends to Watch in 2026"
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🎙️ From Chocho to Sober: Food Trends to Watch in 2026
Texture, balance, and mindful eating are taking center stage in 2026! 🥗✨ In this episode, we explore:
- Why texture matters for satisfaction, blood sugar, and even your nervous system 🍫➡️🥥
- How social media and mindful eating are shaping the foods we crave 📱💡
- The shift from indulgence to intention — layered, contrast-rich foods that delight the senses and support your metabolism 🍽️💖
Links & Resources:
Beans & Lupini
- Steve Sando’s Bean Company: Rancho Gordo
- Lupini bean pasta brands: Explore Amazon or specialty grocers: https://catdillon.com/lupinrotini
- Article on lupini beans: Peruvian Chocho Nutrition
- Probiotics vs prebiotics: https://catdillon.com/provsprebiotics
Sober Shift / Alcohol-Free Beverages
- Alcohol-free spirits & tonics: Seedlip Garden
- Herbal tonics & adaptogen drinks: Recess Mocktails
- Andrew Huberman on health & alcohol: hubermanlab.com
Tea Renaissance
- Matcha & hojicha: Do Matcha Hojicha Tea
- Yerba mate: Mateina
- Herbal adaptogen blends: Four Sigmatic Focus Blend
- Matcha & caffeine info: catdillon.com/my-hormones-and-daily-coffee-ritual
Spices / Fusion Cuisine Inspiration
- Berbere spice: thespicehouse.com
- Gochujang: Thank-You Gochujang
- Best spices for blood sugar: catdillon.com/best-spice-for-your-heart-brain-blood-sugar
Additional Learning / Fun Reads
- TOP 2025 Wellness Ingredients: catdillon.com/from-quinoa-confusion-to-2025s-buzz-worthy-wellness-ingredients
- Fermented foods benefits: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Functional mushrooms for brain & stress: healthline.com
- Sober-curious movement overview: sobercurious.com
Mindful Eating & Slow Kitchen Concepts:
- Episode 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564608/episodes/18334218
- Episode 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564608/episodes/18338936
- Episode 3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564608/episodes/18339036
- Episode 4: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564608/episodes/18380915
✨ Want personalized guidance on navigating these trends, creating nourishing meals, and stress-free eating habits?
📅 Book a call with me here: https://catdillon.com/RevitalizeHER 💬
More Resources for You:
- Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress.
👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots - 💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset
👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset - ❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You?
👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz - 🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts
👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts - 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+
👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacks
Connect with Me:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn