Are you struggling with acne? It might be time to look at your diet! Tune into our latest episode of Ask a Nutritionist and join our very own Melanie Beasley, registered and licensed dietician, to understand how dairy, processed foods, and more could be impacting your skin health, and how nutritional changes can lead to glowing skin! 

With high protein diets getting a lot of attention these days, we’ve received a question from a listener (that we also get in the nutrition counseling room) about digestive changes: “I recently upped my protein intake, but now I’m dealing with constipation. Any suggestions to help?” This is common, but constipation doesn’t need to be your new normal! There are simple solutions to help you get back on track if you are noticing being more constipated since increasing your protein. In today’s episode, we’ll cover why you might want to increase your protein, signs and symptoms of constipation, and tips to ensure you’re having one bowel movement every day.

How does sugar affect the aging process? Join Britni Vincent on this week's episode of Ask Nutritionist to fight that aging from the inside out, learn about sugar's hidden and inflammatory effects - and how reducing sugar with a few simple diet swaps can improve your health, enhance your skin radiance and boost your energy. 

Are you a resolutions or goal person? As we jump into 2025 are you brainstorming, planning, or dreaming about how you want your year to look or what changes to make personally, professionally, emotionally, or health-wise? Today in our show, we’re going to tap into some of that energy of making traditional New Year’s resolutions and put a different spin on it: anti-resolutions! We tend to see an “all-or-nothing” mentality when it comes to making nutrition goals, so here are some ideas on simple practices that make a big impact and are likely to stick for longer.  

Are you looking to simplify your time in the kitchen without compromising that healthy lifestyle? Join registered and licensed dietician Brandy Buro as she reveals her top-tier kitchen hacks, essential tools and appliances in this latest episode of Ask a Nutritionist! 

After trying to lose weight in the past without much success, Cheryl joined our Nutrition 4 Weight Loss Foundations program, took the ongoing support classes, participating in our cooking classes, and worked with our dietitians. Two years later, she’s joining us on our podcast with her dietitian Teresa to share her story of achieving AND maintaining significant weight loss… and even better… finding peace with food, feeling good, and improving her health markers. Tune in to this episode to hear Cheryl and Teresa talk about the before, what she did to lose the weight, and what she’s doing now to enjoy and keep her health for the long haul.

Did you know what’s on your plate could be making your back pain worse—or helping it heal? In this episode, we uncover the surprising link between nutrition and back pain relief, sharing the best foods to eat and the ones to avoid for lasting comfort.

One of our most frequently asked questions on our website is: what are the symptoms of not digesting food properly? Undigested food is a symptom of poor digestion, so it’s on the top of people’s minds because of the uncomfortable digestive issues they experience daily. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about signs and symptoms of undigested food and what to do about them. We’ll address the function of all of your digestive organs, overall gut health, and medical conditions affecting the lower intestinal tract, as well as lifestyle factors like mindfulness practices while eating and ways to make improvements through simple changes.

Charley horses can strike at the worst times—like in the middle of the night! Join registered and licensed dietician Britni Vincent on this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist as she uncovers the root causes of muscle cramps and shares practical tips to keep them at bay.

Hosting a gathering can often feel stressful and overwhelming. Even if you’re not hosting a holiday meal, what if a family member, friend, or colleague invites you to a party and asks you to bring a dish? You may be wondering, “What should I bring? What if someone attending has a food sensitivity or allergy? How will I keep my dish warm (or cold) once I arrive?” In this episode, our nutritionists join forces with our chef to give you some tips and recipe ideas to help you feel less overwhelmed if you are hosting in your home or if you are assigned to bring a dish to a gathering. We’re keeping it healthy and simple for a festive holiday season!