Digestive Enzymes: Everything You Need to Know - Ask a Nutritionist

Not all multivitamins are created equal. Join Leah Kleinschrodt, MS, RD, LD, as she simplifies the process of selecting the right multivitamin, and learn what to look for in a quality supplement and how to make informed choices for your health. Don't miss these essential tips!

Many of our clients come to us experiencing acid reflux and wondering how to manage their symptoms without medication. How can they get rid of the uncomfortable symptoms of acid reflux with food and lifestyle changes? Today’s show will cover what can cause acid reflux or heartburn, tips on how to track what you’re eating to pinpoint what’s causing yours to flare up, and possible supplements to include for digestive healing.

Wondering if you should eat before bed? In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, Brandy Buro MS, RD, LD explains how choosing the right bedtime snack can prevent blood sugar spikes and drops, potentially improving your sleep and overall health. She provides insights on which snacks are best and why timing matters. Don't miss this episode!

In today’s show, we’ll cover where the prostate is located, what it’s role is in the body, and the three most common health struggles men might experience with their prostate gland as they age. The conversation will include symptoms to look out for, how to test for these main health issues, and nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations to support the health of the prostate for prevention and to improve some of the uncomfortable symptoms.

This week on 'Ask a Nutritionist,' we tackle a big question: Does red meat cause cancer? We’ll look at the real science behind the headlines and explore how the quality of meat and your overall diet affect your health. Tune in to get the facts and make better and more informed choices about eating red meat. 

Cholesterol management is one of the main reasons client seek us out and our food choices DO have an impact on our cholesterol levels. But it’s often not in the way most people think! There’s been a lot of controversy over the last 70 years about WHICH foods to eat or avoid to maintain healthy cholesterol. What are the true culprits we look for when it comes to high cholesterol levels? And what foods and nutrients can you focus on instead if you’d like to try diet modifications before medication? Tune in to this episode for examples of real food swaps for healthy hearts from our dietitians.

What are lectins and nightshades, and why have they become such a buzzword in nutrition circles, lately? This episode, hosted by Britni Vincent RD, LD, explains what these are, how they affect your health, and what foods have them. Join Britni for expert advice to help you make informed dietary choices about consuming nightshades and foods with lectins. If you are just learning about lectins or want to learn a bit more...don't miss this episode!

Many women start perimenopause in their late 30s. Two very common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause are hot flashes and night sweats, also known as vasomotor responses. In today’s show, our dietitians share what nutrients in food can help the body reduce or eliminate intense vasomotor symptoms and ways to add in self care to a very busy life.

Good postpartum nutrition is essential to feeling your best and healing your body as a brand new mom. But it can be hard to balance your own needs with those of your baby. These tips from nutritionist and parent Leah will help you get proper nutrition, boost your energy, and help prioritize your own health.

It's estimated that 50% of men and women will experience hair loss at some point. There are so many contributing factors when it comes to hair loss and it takes some investigating to get to the root cause for each individual. We hear about all of these hair loss struggles when working with clients and we’re here today to talk about what you can do nutritionally to promote hair regrowth. We’ll cover reasons why someone might be experiencing hair loss and share the nutrients to focus on to help your hair grow back naturally.