Dishing Up Nutrition

In this second of a special two-part episode of Ask a Nutritionist, Brandy reviews diet strategies, nutrients and supplements to maintain and promote healthy hair growth.

Learn to identify behavioral triggers and food sensitivities that may impact the health of your hair, and how to counteract that with ways to care for your gut health, stress management, and changes to your diet. 

Be sure to catch up with part one of this series, found in last week's episode of Ask A Nutritionist - Reasons Why You Might Be Losing Your Hair

Have you recently been to the doctor and been told that your fasting blood sugar numbers started creeping up a bit too high? Did your doctor or nurse say that your blood sugar numbers were in the prediabetes range? How does eating real food that you buy at the grocery store and prepare in your own kitchen help to reverse prediabetes? In today’s show, we’ll cover what we want those blood sugar ranges to be, why your blood sugars might be elevated, the risk factors involved with you have high blood sugars over time, and the things you can do nutritionally to get those numbers in a better range.

In this first of a special two-part episode of Ask a Nutritionist, Brandy addresses common concerns about hair loss, and explores a few reasons why one might experience thinning hair or hair loss. 

Learn the important nutritional needs your body has for maintaining healthy hair, and how diet, lifestyle, and health conditions can impact hair health.

Like the title, today’s show is all about fats! Dietitians Leah and Teresa are going to discuss the good fats, the bad fats, WHY we need fats in the first place, what fats help with weight loss, the best fats to cook with, what to look for on the label when buying products in the store, and how to include healthy fats in your meals and snacks. This will be an episode you’ll want to bookmark as a helpful resource when upleveling your pantry and when creating a balanced, real-food eating plan for any health goal.

This podcast often talks about sugar cravings, but what about when you crave other things? What causes you to reach for the dark chocolates, avocados, or that bag of nuts even after eating a well-balanced meal? Find out about why you crave what you crave, what you can do about it, and get your serotonin kick with Kristi on this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist. 

Have you ever been on a diet where after a month or two, it left you feeling crabby with cravings or low energy? Today, we’re going to talk about a key component to add to your lifestyle (rather than restrict) that helps you lose weight in a sustainable way, if weight loss is your goal. Our dietitians are talking about why eating real, whole food carbs are necessary for weight loss and well-being, plus they will give you tips and ideas on how to incorporate vegetables and fiber into your meal plan for long-term health.

There are many different types of salt available to the average grocery shopper. Iodized salt, unrefined salt, sea salt - what do all of these labels mean, what types are best for your food, and how can it benefit your health? Understanding the varieties of salt available at any grocery store can be overwhelming - and Amy is the nutritionist ready to break it all down for you in this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist. 

Today our dietitians are sharing information about the powerhouse nutrient for weight loss: protein! We’ll share why protein is important, how much protein you need for your weight loss goals, what sources of protein to choose from, and ideas on how to incorporate protein into your meals and snacks.

Join Britni in this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist as she breaks down the egg essentials: the health benefits of eggs, what the latest research indicates when it comes to egg consumption and cardiovascular diseases, and what certifications to look for when shopping in order to get the most out of your eggs. 

It’s 2024 and each year around this time we typically host a show encouraging listeners to get back on track after some of the holiday food and lack of routine. Typically, when we have a show discussing weight loss, we focus on things like eating protein several times per day, drinking adequate water, or making sleep a priority – all habits that are important! Today we’ll explore research and tips for how preparing and cooking real food in your home are habits for both improved health and for weight loss.