Dishing Up Nutrition

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!

Get inspired once again, this holiday season! Join registered dieticians Brandy Buro and Britni Vincent as they share their hand-picked wellness gift ideas in this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist. Tune in to the second of this special two-part series and discover even more ideas for holiday gifts to show your loved ones that you care.

No matter what precautions we take, we still might end up fighting off a pesky cold or flu bug this time of year. That’s why we want to help you be prepared to handle whatever comes your way this cold and flu season using real food nutrition. In this episode, we’re going to be focused on what to eat when you have the flu, easy recipe ideas to keep it simple, what foods to avoid to reduce your body’s stress when you’re sick, and a few key supplements if you’d like to keep them stocked in your medicine cabinet.

Unwrap wellness this holiday season! Join registered dieticians Brandy Buro and Britni Vincent as they share their hand-picked wellness gift ideas - from kitchen essentials to nourishing snacks - in this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist. Tune in to the first of this special two-part series and get inspired to find ways to bring joy and health to your loved ones! 

In this episode, we tackle a dietitian’s wish list when it comes to getting your labs drawn! Registered and licensed dietitians Leah and Teresa go over common annual lab tests, what the numbers mean, and where you want them to be for optimal health. They cover tests like blood sugar, vitamin D, cholesterol, thyroid, and iron. Sign into your myChart or health portal to follow along or bookmark this episode for the next time you get your results back!

For a long time, we've believed that full-fat dairy products were bad for you. But are they really the enemy? Join registered and licensed dietician Amy Crum as she dives into the often-misunderstood topic of full-fat dairy products and sorts out fact from fiction. Discover why and how these fats are beneficial, crucial for health, how they can aid in weight management, and the importance of choosing quality dairy products on this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist! 

Much of the spotlight in nutritional science is focusing on healing the gut and supporting the gut microbiome, meaning all of the little bugs that live in your intestinal tract. Your gut bacteria and the integrity of your intestinal tissues influence all areas of your health. In this episode, our dietitians will be discussing why probiotics can be an important tool for overall health, what the different strains of probiotics are good for, and how to make sure you’re taking the right one for you. They will cover food sources of probiotics as well as several types of supplement options we’ve seen successful in our clinical practice.

Can prediabetes be reversed? Does weight loss affect blood glucose levels? On this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist, registered and licensed dietician Britni Vincent addresses several common questions about blood sugar management. Whether you're managing prediabetes, working on your weight, or simply aiming for better health, tune in to learn all about the small lifestyle changes you can make that can add up to a big difference. 

In this episode, our dietitian (who also happens to have experience as a cooking class instructor and as a personal chef) joins forces with Katie Peterson, part of the third-generation of Peterson’s involved in Ferndale Market, a local Minnesota turkey farm who raises and sells free-range turkey. In their conversation, they’ll discuss the history of the family farm, best farming practices they follow, questions to ask your local farmers, why turkey is a great source of protein to add to your diet, and favorite recipes to give you variety and flavor. We hope you walk away from this episode with tips on how to cook the perfect turkey, appreciation for local farmers, and inspiration on new dishes and connections with food.