If you have been experiencing more anxiety over the past 20 months than you ever have in the past, you are not alone, because according to a new study by the CDC (The Center for Disease Control and Prevention) about 42% of U.S. adults reported having symptoms of anxiety and depression during this COVID-19 pandemic. That is almost half of the adult population! So what can you do personally to relieve some of your anxiety and depression? Today, as dietitians and nutritionists, we want to focus specifically on the anxiety piece to share at least three biochemical reasons your food choices have a major impact on your mental health.

Reduce Anxiety With Food

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Cholesterol management is one of the main reasons client seek us out and our food choices DO have an impact on our cholesterol levels. But it’s often not in the way most people think! There’s been a lot of controversy over the last 70 years about WHICH foods to eat or avoid to maintain healthy cholesterol. What are the true culprits we look for when it comes to high cholesterol levels? And what foods and nutrients can you focus on instead if you’d like to try diet modifications before medication? Tune in to this episode for examples of real food swaps for healthy hearts from our dietitians.

Best Foods To Manage Cholesterol

What are lectins and nightshades, and why have they become such a buzzword in nutrition circles, lately? This episode, hosted by Britni Vincent RD, LD, explains what these are, how they affect your health, and what foods have them. 
Join Britni for expert advice to help you make informed dietary choices about consuming nightshades and foods with lectins. If you are just learning about lectins or want to learn a bit more...don't miss this episode!

Understanding Lectins in Your Diet - Ask a Nutritionist

Many women start perimenopause in their late 30s. Two very common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause are hot flashes and night sweats, also known as vasomotor responses. In today’s show, our dietitians share what nutrients in food can help the body reduce or eliminate intense vasomotor symptoms and ways to add in self care to a very busy life.

Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, and More

Good postpartum nutrition is essential to feeling your best and healing your body as a brand new mom. But it can be hard to balance your own needs with those of your baby. These tips from nutritionist and parent Leah will help you get proper nutrition, boost your energy, and help prioritize your own health.

Tips for Postpartum Nutrition - Ask a Nutritionist

It's estimated that 50% of men and women will experience hair loss at some point. There are so many contributing factors when it comes to hair loss and it takes some investigating to get to the root cause for each individual. We hear about all of these hair loss struggles when working with clients and we’re here today to talk about what you can do nutritionally to promote hair regrowth. We’ll cover reasons why someone might be experiencing hair loss and share the nutrients to focus on to help your hair grow back naturally.

Reduce Anxiety With Food

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