Processed foods: are they as villainous as we think, or just misunderstood? - Episode 86

Processed food, ultra-processed foods, whole foods…the way the media discusses this topic, they use so many different terms that it’s enough to make your head spin - and they definitely paint processed foods as the bad guy. But what’s the truth? Is processed food as bad as the general public has been led to believe? Lauren Harris-Pincus was last on the show for Episode #62 – Ozempic, The Celebrity Weight Loss Drug: Should We Be Concerned? Lauren is a media dietitian, conference speaker, and brand spokesperson. She is the author of two cookbooks, and is also the founder and owner of Nutrition Starring You, where she specialized in weight management, and pre-diabetes treatment. We discuss what “processed foods” actually means, whether it’s really bad for you, the tools that the average consumer needs to properly navigate this topic, and more. Stay tuned!   Resources: https://nutritionstarringyou.com/   ---   The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.   Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.   To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/   Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

There’s a lot of myths around protein intake - how much is too much? Not enough? What if I’m working out a lot, does that change how much protein I need? I don’t know about you, but I have lots of questions…and we need a pro to tell us what’s real, and how much protein we really need.   My guest, Erica Giovinazzo, is a registered dietitian, certified specialist in sport dietetics, a former Nike master trainer and personal trainer. Erica is the perfect person to talk about why we need protein, how your exercise level impacts the amount of protein you should be eating, how to actually get that amount of protein in your daily meals, and when protein powders are needed. All this and more!   Resources: https://www.ericas-edge.com/   ---   The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.   Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.   To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/   Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

So, you think yoga isn’t for you? Well, maybe you’re right! But, also maybe you’re wrong. Perhaps, you just never tried the right class - for you. There may be barriers to getting started, but this episode includes great tips to get over the initial hurdle AND the many reasons why you might want to.    My guest, Chrissy Carter, left Wall Street to pursue yoga 20 years ago, and is now a yoga educator, founder of the lifestyle brand H(OM)E, and creative multi-hyphenate. We chat about common misconceptions around yoga and the yogic lifestyle, how a yoga mindset can help you throughout your life, and more - stay tuned!   Resources: https://chrissycarter.com/   ---   The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.   Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.   To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/   Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

There's lots of judgements that get made based on people’s size - if someone is “too thin” they get told to eat more; if someone is “too big” they get told they should be eating less. There’s this concept that you can tell if someone suffers from disordered eating based solely on the way they look. But what really matters is whether or not problems exist when someone eats - not their size, or any societal judgments like ordering dressing on the side or a scooped bagel.   Registered dietitian Jessica Setnik is one of the most recognized experts on the topic of eating disorders - and my guest for this discussion. We talk about problems with eating that are more and less acceptable in society, shame and judgment around eating, which labels and definitions are not helpful in navigating disordered eating, is weight loss okay, and more. Stay tuned!   Resources: https://www.jessicasetnick.com/   ---   The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.   Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.   To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/   Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

Each year, the experts at US News evaluate all the latest diet trends - so, what did they find this year? We talk about the best - and the worst - of the fad diet list, and discuss which diets might be worth trying…and which ones DESERVE their place at the bottom of the list!   My guest for this episode, Toby Amidor, is a 20-year veteran of the food and nutrition industry and is a spokesperson, media expert, and award-winning author of 10 cookbooks - yes, you read that right, 10! We talk about the top and bottom of the diet trends list, and what is being done well versus what is a red flag in the Mediterranean, Raw, DASH, Mind, and Slim Fast diets - and more. Stay tuned!    Resources: https://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-diets-overall https://tobyamidornutrition.com/   ---   The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.   Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.   To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/   Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

How’s your New Year’s resolution going? Well, if you’re like two-thirds of the typical population, you’ve probably already given up: only 36% of resolutions on average make it past January…and only about 9% get carried out for an entire year. Why are we so bad at keeping our resolutions? How can you make sticking to a resolution for better health and nutrition easier and more compatible with long term success?   Returning guest Bonnie Taub-Dix (BTD and “roomie” as she’s affectionately known by me!) is a registered dietitian/nutritionist, celebrated media personality, and the award-winning author of Read It Before You Eat It: How to Decode Food Labels and Make the Healthiest Choice Every Time and the founder of betterthandieting.com. We talk about how to make attainable, realistic weight and health resolutions - or, rather, real solutions - and how we’ve managed to succeed at our own “resolutions”. All this and more - stay tuned!    Resources: https://bonnietaubdix.com/   ---   The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.   Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.   To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/   Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

It’s a brand new year, so it’s the perfect time to look back at the hottest diet and nutrition trends from 2023 and discuss which ones were great, which ones were not-so-good, and which ones we hope fade into the abyss of last year…plus, what will be the new “it” thing for 2024?   One of my bestie RD friends, and returning guest, Samantha Cassetty, a nationally recognized food and nutrition expert, joins me to talk about intermittent fasting, keto, plant-based eating, the Mediterranean diet, Ozempic and Wegovy (I just can’t stay away from this topic!), hydration, and so much more. Stay tuned!   Resources: ttps://www.samanthacassetty.com/   ---   The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.   Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.   To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/   Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

I love talking about all the schools of thought about weight loss - but I love it even more when I get to talk to someone who is no bullshit, shares the same ideas as me, and loves a good cocktail! Caroline Susie, award-winning registered licensed dietitian, joins me to talk about what exactly a weight loss plateau is, what causes it, whether set-point theory is a real thing, and some methods of tackling the frustration. All this and more in this episode!   Resources: https://carolinesusierd.com/   ---   The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.   Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.   To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/   Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

In this episode, I tackle 3 news headlines I’ve been interviewed for by the media lately: whether 5 top health trends are actually more harmful than healthy; what the heck is a scooped bagel, and is it actually healthier than a non-scooped bagel; and what is brominated vegetable oil (BVO), and why might it be banned in the USA soon? Tune in for my take on these topics while I dispel myth from fact!   Resources: 5 “Good” Health Habits That Are Actually Harming Your Body – BestLife What Is a Scooped Bagel—And Is It Really Healthier? – Health Magazine Brominated vegetable oil may soon be banned. But what is it, and how worried should you be? – Yahoo! Life   ---   The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.   Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.   To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/   Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve been asked over the years to explain the difference between plant-based, planet-forward and vegan diets - and to explain how you can follow any of these diets and still get enough protein. So, here it is: the DEFINITIVE conversation to answer these questions! I’m joined by Jackie Newgent, plant-forward Registered Dietician/Nutritionist and author of The Plant-Based Diabetes Cookbook. She also happens to be my fellow co-founder at Peterra Kitchen. We discuss the difference between plant-based, plant-forward, vegetarian, and vegan diets, how to ensure you’re getting enough protein from any of the above (spoiler - it’s easier than you think, but like most diets it also depends on YOUR body and meal planning!), as well as the other benefits of plant-forward diets.   Resources: The Plant-Based Diabetes Cookbook   ---   The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.   Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being. To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/ Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY   This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com