Dishing Up Nutrition

Today, we have an interesting take on blood sugar balance and weight loss: food sequencing! Does the order of the food you eat in a meal influence how much weight you can lose? Does eating vegetables and protein first before grain carbohydrates affect your blood sugar levels and insulin resistance? And can you make your own GLP-1 nutrient, which can assist with weight loss? Our dietitians tackle these questions plus give you tips on things to try at mealtimes, especially if weight loss is your goal in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you been finding yourself reaching for the Tums or the Prilosec more often lately? Are you starting to feel those familiar, dreaded sensations again: the burning or aches in your chest or throat, the sour or acidic taste in your mouth? Do you think twice about laying down on the couch or trying to go to bed early because you’re just not sure how your stomach and throat are going to feel? In this show, our dietitians will be putting on their detective hats to help you figure out why your heartburn may be back and give you some options for finding relief.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you recently been to the doctor for cholesterol bloodwork and did your LDL cholesterol come back elevated? In this show, our dietitians go over what each number means in your lipid panel to determine your risk for heart issues with a special focus on LDL cholesterol. They will give you tips on nutritional and lifestyle techniques you can use for better heart health and improved cholesterol numbers as well as share some client success stories to give you encouragement. Bring your lab results to this episode and we’ll walk you through it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are struggling with swelling or lymphedema we want to share with you some nutritional recommendations we teach to the clients who are struggling with this condition. We’ll talk about what lymphedema is and the foods to eat plus foods to avoid to help support the function of the lymphatic system. We’ll touch on inflammation and ways to use nutrition to help reduce it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the hustle and bustle of the end of the year, how are you going to use your kitchen wisdom to manage holiday stress? In today’s show, we’ll talk about how the food you eat impacts your mood, your resiliency, your sleep, and ultimately your stress levels, during an already stressful time of year. Learn how what you have in your fridge and pantry can be part of your stress reduction plan and get inspired with some meal and snack ideas to help you navigate all the activities and festivities in the coming month.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How often are you getting sick? Do you feel inflamed or feel like you pick up every bug your kids or grandkids bring home? We’ve entered into the cold and flu season, with the added challenge of Covid thrown into the mix. As nutritionists, we believe it is critical during this time to have a steady stream of nutrients going into your body as a preventative measure. On today’s show we’ll tackle the question, “what foods do I need to include in my diet to support my immune system?” and give you examples of what foods are good sources of vitamin C, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, omega-3s, vitamin D3 plus how to supplement if you’re interested in an extra boost.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The holiday season is here, but we don’t want to throw caution to the wind for the whole month of November and December. In this show, we’re focusing on practical ways to navigate the holiday season, so you can look back in January and feel good about your weight and your health. How can you enjoy the social gatherings and the nostalgic traditions while still keeping your energy levels, blood sugars, cholesterol numbers, and your weight in a positive range? We’ll give you some food and lifestyle ideas to help navigate the busy season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many of our clients come to us with digestive health issues, which includes diarrhea. Not only is this a sign of something going on inside the intestinal tract, it’s super disruptive to every day life! If this is an issue you or someone you love is struggling with, let’s talk about some things you can do with food (hint: probiotics) and what foods to try avoiding (think: sensitivities) to help find relief and heal the gut.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are a woman in your late 30s, 40s, or 50s, did you feel like as soon as your hormones started shifting and changing that the quality or quantity of your sleep got worse? You are not alone! The National Sleep Foundation gave a poll in 2022 and 60% of women in America said they only get a good night’s sleep less than half of the time, especially if they were in the perimenopause or menopause age range. Today we’ll cover why this happens and what you can do about it to get your beauty sleep back on track.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve done a fair amount of cholesterol shows over the years because it is a big concern for many of our listeners, students, and clients. Cholesterol is a routinely tested health marker that gives you information on what’s going on in your body. What can you do nutritionally to help bring your cholesterol numbers into a good range? What can you do with food to keep your numbers in a positive place if they are already normal? We’ll share some client success stories along with food ideas to support your lab work.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices