Cholesterol Nutrition Tips - Easy, Practical & Evidence-Based

Latest data from the CDC shows that 49.3% of US adults have either diabetes or prediabetes -- that's about 1 out of every 2 adults! Going from working in ICUs with very sick patients to now outpatient private practice -- we've seen a lot. We share our experience as Registered Dietitians working with patients who have Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes. Prevention is our jam, so please consider sharing this episode with a loved one you think might like it!

A lot of people have elevated blood pressure but so many do not know they have it. And how could they? There are no symptoms! We explain what the criteria is for Hypertension, and share our experience as Registered Dietitians working with patients who have Hypertension. We talk about dietary approaches to this illness and what are some general recommendations if you're concerned about high blood pressure. Prevention is our jam, so please consider sharing this episode with a loved one you think might like it!

It's true...1 in 3 people in the US meet criteria for Metabolic Syndrome. We explain what Metabolic Syndrome is, and share our experience as Registered Dietitians working with patients who have Metabolic Syndrome. We talk shame spirals, the importance of consistency in building habits, and more. Prevention is our jam, so please consider sharing this episode with a loved one you think might like it! Wine Recs: Cat is drinking a Sauvignon Blanc from La Llaveria in Chile. Kelly is drinking a 2017 Bordeaux from Château Greysac.

What are the nutrition interventions we talk to our clients when cholesterol is high? We got you. Here are a few nutrition recommendations that help bring down total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. Enjoy!

Want to know how to get the most diverse gut microbiome? Try a diet that includes 30 different plan foods in one week :) This week's episode is all about the research study conducted by the American Gut Microbiome in 2018 that analyzed stool samples to assess diversity of gut the gut microbiome of over 10,000 individuals the world.

Hiiiii. We are back from our winter break! This episode is all about catching up and discussing how our nutrition intentions are going. This is around the time a lot of people are unable to maintain their health goals. We are simply keeping it real and sharing our own nutrition journeys. 

We wanted to share a few tips on navigating the holidays while maintaining your intentionality on your health. This season can be tricky when we are trying to keep our health in mind. We discuss how to enjoy the wonderful foods that are available this time of year without feeling like your health takes a back seat. Cheers to nutrition self-care!

If you are a parent or hope to become a parent one day, this episode is for you. We have an expert with us on this episode -- Jennifer Anderson is a Registered Dietitian and has a Masters of Science in public health. In 2017, she founded Kids Eat in Color, a resource that helps families feed their children from their first bite of solid food through picky eating and elementary-aged nutrition needs. We talk about the nuance and complexity of raising and feeding a family in today's world. We touch on diet culture messaging, terms like good vs bad and healthy vs unhealthy foods and what to say instead so that you can raise happy, healthy kids and feel successful doing it.  Website: https://kidseatincolor.com Instagram: @kids.eat.in.color Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@kids.eat.in.color Facebook: facebook.com/kids.eat.in.color

We are back with a PART 2 to the previous episode: "Did you grow up with an almond mom?" This episode is a continuation of a conversation that was inspired by an article in Glamour that we came across. Currently there are more articles floating around about this topic. How our parent figures talk about food and bodies (ours and theirs) when we are growing up can have lasting effects on your food and body relationship as an adult. We take this conversation to more actionable tips from your two favorite RDs. 

Did you grow up with an almond mom? This episode was inspired by an article in Glamour that we came across. How our parent figures talk about food and bodies (ours and theirs) when we are growing up can have lasting effects on your food and body relationship as an adult. We have a lot to say on this topic, so keep your eyes open for a part 2 to this episode coming soon!