Dishing Up Nutrition

Are you currently struggling with an autoimmune disease or do you know someone close to you who is? Almost 24 million Americans live with an autoimmune disease and there are actually over 100 different autoimmune diseases out there! In this show, we’ll share how the health of your gut microbiome is connected to these diseases, how to nourish your intestinal health, and what to limit to improve how you feel.

In today’s show, we are going to do an old-fashioned book review on the information-packed book The Dental Diet, written by Dr. Steven Lin, a board-accredited dentist and an author who practices dentistry in Australia. We’ll cover information on Dr. Lin’s findings about our teeth, our gums, our jaw structure and how they are connected to what we eat – our nutrition! We’ll share what role food and nutrition play in tooth decay, crooked teeth, and what nutrients are needed for strong healthy gums and teeth.

By 2030 it is predicted that Alzheimer’s cases will double if we continue to follow an unhealthy lifestyle and diet that studies have shown lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In this show, we’ll take a look at lifestyle habits that may be a health risk for developing memory issues and we’ll give you a prevention plan to protect your brain, memory, and quality of life through all your years.

Listen in to two nutritionists talk about men's health and how their diet effects certain aspects of their health.

What is a thyroid? What does a thyroid do? How can I support my thyroid? Listen in as two nutritionists talk about the function of the thyroid in our bodies and what you can do to take care of it. You'll also hear from a chef who has some great recipe ideas that support your thyroid function.

Have you ever had a foot cramp that was so painful you found yourself jumping out of bed trying to ease the cramp and reduce the pain? Are you on your feet for hours throughout the day? Are you a runner or do you have athletes in your house playing all the sports? Perhaps you’re looking forward to being outside this summer in your sandal gear! You’ll want to tune in to this show to learn what to eat and what to avoid to support your foot health and decrease leg and foot pain.

Women and men of all ages struggle with hormonal issues, such as hot flashes, night sweats, incontinence, sleep problems, bouts of anxiety and prostate problems. What most don’t know is that what they are eating is often times the cause of these hormonal problems. Listen in as two nutritionists share what to cut out for less anxiety, hot flashes, bladder control and the list goes on.

1 in 3 adolescents between the ages of 13 to 18 will experience an anxiety disorder and the rate is increasing. If you’re a parent and wondering what you can do to prevent this from happening to your children, listen in. Two nutritionists (one a mom of three preteens herself) are chatting all about teen health, from weight issues and wanting that perfect body; about energy; about excelling in sports; and about all of the stress of missing school and their friends. Listen in, this hour is not to be missed

If you are concerned about your cholesterol numbers, a blood vessel blockage wondering why cardiovascular disease is still the #1 killer of Americans, listen in. We have Dr. Steven Masley, author of The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up, joining us and explaining the myth about cholesterol and why Statin medications may not be the best answer for your heart health.

Two nutritionists explore why we have junk food cravings; why we give in to them, even when we know they are not good for us; and how we can stop these junk food cravings.