Practical Nutrition

It's all over the news: Diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy being used for their side effect of weight loss in non-diabetics. Is this safe? Is it effective? What are the side effects? What are the positive effects? The dietitians and Maria discuss the facts behind these drugs.

Today we continue our discussion on body image. What affects it? How can we improve it? How can we help others have a positive body image? We chat about non-appearance compliments, affirmations, mindfulness, and how parents and adults can lead by example with body positivity for younger generations.

Today we discuss the factors that can impact body image with special guest: Cassie's 19 year-old daughter, Madison Dimmick. She shares her insight on body image as a child, pre-teen, and young adult. We also discuss ways that parents can talk to their children about body image and social media. Stay tuned next week for part 2 focusing on adult body image.

We sit down with NFL linebacker Dylan Cole to discuss his personal wellness journey and nutrition/wellness in the NFL. Dylan is a local athlete who played for Logan-Rogersville High School, Missouri State University, the Houston Texans, and now the Tennessee Titans. Learn about his workout schedule, pre-game fuel, meal planning advice, and food for thought about being in tune with his body and post-game recovery. 

A delicate dynamic to navigate: How to be a supportive partner during someone's health journey. Be encouraging, but not pushy. Be interested, but not too inquisitive. How do we get on the same page with our partner to find balance and compromise when it feels like things are changing? We'll break this down into 10 tips for being a supportive partner when a loved one is going through a health journey!

We are joined by local private chef, Anna Saunders. Among her many talents, she is a chef, recipe and menu developer, as well as a food stylist. Anna's niche is  preparing fresh, healthy foods, with uber-artistic plating, using many ingredients that she forages from local wildlife. Today we chat with Anna about how she became a forager and a chef, her popular local culinary classes, and how she has grown her business. For more information about her business services (and if you want to view some amazing food photos), go to privatechefanna.com

Today we discuss the newest nutrition category of "-etarians".... Reducetarians. What is it? Are you one? If you want to be one, what are some steps you can take to become one? We also discuss the impact of eating animals vs. eating plants has on the environment, and how we can include more plants in our nutrition habits. 

We welcome our guest, Amy Anfinson with Amy Anfinson Coaching! Amy is a positive change coach and intuitive mentor. She discusses her business and how she built her career. She also shares with us the power of positive self-talk, being in-touch with our emotions, daily meditation, journaling, and more. Go to her website for more information on her services and resources! www.amyanfinson.com

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Sound Therapy is a highly-researched area of science that stems from ancient practices in Eastern Medicine such as Tibetan Sound Baths. Sound therapy has become trendy in pop culture with trends such as sound baths, a machine that detects the frequencies of mushrooms and plants, and most recently, the WAV Watch, which claims to treat several ailments through emitting acoustical frequencies. Let's dive into the history of sound therapy in healthcare and discuss the research behind this smartwatch!

Oh the dreaded colonoscopy... But is it really that bad? Learn about the updated guidelines for colon cancer screening and prevention. Cassie shares her personal experience with a recent colonoscopy and encourages everyone to get tested!

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