The Mindful Table
The Mindful Table is a healthy eating podcast that bridges the gap between nutrition and delicious cooking. Hosted by registered dietitian Sasha Watkins and ex-private chef Jesse Kempner, it aims to end the compromise between healthy and tasty meals. The show features expert guests discussing topics like the Mediterranean diet, longevity, and creating peace at the dinner table. It provides evidence-based advice to help listeners build a better plate and enjoy dinner without guilt.
Episodes
Why slowing down could be the best thing for your health
In this season episode of The Mindful Table, hosts Sasha and Jesse dive into why health is about much more than just the nutrients on your plate. Pulling from the collective wisdom of this season's guests, they explore the profound physical and mental benefits of table rituals, slow eating, and community.The conversation highlights a viral online trend called "nonna-maxing", the concept of living
How to Bring People Together with Good Food: Pro Cooking Hacks & Kitchen Confidence
*All views expressed are those of our speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Mindful Chef's business.Welcome to The Mindful Table! In this episode, we are diving deep into what it takes to become a better, more confident host in your own kitchen.Host Jesse sits down with two experts from our very own Mindful Chef kitchen: Eva McCormick (Recipe Development Manage
Living longer, living better: the science behind how we eat and age
*All views expressed are those of our speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Mindful Chef's business.Can we actually slow down our biological clocks with what we put on our plates? In this live panel discussion from our London office, host of The Mindful Table sits down with neuroscientist and health journalist Dr. David Cox (author of The Age Code) and proactiv
Surf the seasons: How to take advantage of British produce
In this episode of The Mindful Table, hosts Jessie and Sasha dive deep into the vibrant world of seasonal eating and celebrate the very best of British summer produce.From the fields straight to your plate, the hosts explore how leaning into the natural rhythms of the seasons can elevate your cooking, prevent kitchen boredom, and benefit your health.What’s on the Menu?The Magic of Summer Produce:
Fibre and Families: Feeding Your Family Without the Fight with Farzanah Nasser
Did you know that only 4% of UK teenagers and adults meet their daily target of 30 grams of fibre? On this episode of the Mindful Table Podcast, we are diving deep into the wonderful world of fibre and it is about so much more than just keeping things moving!Join us as we welcome nutritionist Farzanah Nasser, author of the new book The Everyday High Fibre Plan. Farzanah shares her personal health
The Mediterranean Diet: How to Eat for Longevity with Sarah Vachon
In this episode of The Mindful Table, Jesse sits down with Sarah Vachon, co-founder of Citizens of Soil and a certified olive oil sommelier. Citizens of Soil is Mindful Chef's exclusive olive oil partner, making Sarah the perfect guide to break down the far-reaching benefits of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle.Sarah shares her personal journey from working in sustainable food supply chains to
How to use evidence to build a better plate: Myth busting with Dominique Ludwig
In this episode of The Mindful Table, we dive deep into the science and evidence behind creating a truly balanced plate. With an overwhelming amount of nutritional information and misinformation flooding our social media feeds, it's easier than ever to feel confused about what we should be eating.To strip away the confusion and return to simple habits for real life, we are joined by Dominique Ludw
The Food Fix: Why We Struggle to Eat Well (And How to solve the dinner-time burnout)
Join Sasha (Registered Dietitian) and Jesse (Professional Chef) for the debut episode of The Mindful Table Podcast! In a world saturated with "nutrition cacophony" and "Instagram-perfect" plates, finding a realistic balance between health and flavour can feel impossible.In this episode, the duo tackles the root causes of dinner-time burnout and the psychological barriers that stop us from eating w
