Body By Beignets

Episode 20: Interview with Dr. Mercer of The Theme Park Therapist

Episode Summary

In honor of our 20th podcast episode, we have a special treat! Today we interview Dr. Nicholas Mercer of The Theme Park Therapist and learn all about taking care of your body while visiting a theme park. Stick around for a healthy parks version of “Would you Rather?” followed by a list of anti-inflammatory Disney parks foods to enjoy. Stay tuned for all this and more on this week’s episode of the Body By Beignets podcast - where Disney does a body good!

Episode Notes

The 13 Most Anti-Inflammatory Foods

1. Berries
2. Fatty Fish (like salmon) 
3. Broccoli
4. Avocados
5. Green Tea
6. Peppers (Bell & Chili)
7. Mushrooms
8. Grapes
9. Turmeric
10. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
11. Dark Chocolate & Cocoa (at least 70% cocoa)
12. Tomatoes
13. Cherries

Using this knowledge, let’s figure out a few anti-inflammatory foods you can find in the parks!

• Fresh fruit & vegetables (berries, grapes) from the fruit carts located all throughout the parks (anti-inflammatory & hydrating)
• Satu’li Canteen bowls with fish, shrimp, or chicken on quinoa with Chimichurri sauce (healthy protein, filling, fresh herby sauce) with vegetables
• Mediterranean cuisine (Morocco pavilion in EPCOT) including fresh kabobs with veggies, olive oil, fresh & light ingredients, turmeric seasoning
• Guacamole at any restaurant, dip fresh vegetables instead of chips to get an extra micronutrient burst
• At any sweet shop, Confectionary, always choose dark chocolate options over milk or white chocolate
• Caprese salads at most Italian restaurants (tomato, olive oil, cool & refreshing)
• If drinking alcohol, always have a cup of water for each alcoholic drink and try to choose drinks with less sugar (skip margaritas, daiquiris, creamy blended drinks, etc.)
• HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE!!! Drink water as much as possible.