Is a large breakfast beneficial for your health? What is the secret behind portion control?

To kick off Season 6 of Spot On!, we are welcoming back Sangeeta Pradhan who is the Diabetes Program Coordinator of Charles River Medical Associates and is currently the Chair of the Central Massachusetts Dietetic Association. Sangeeta is a sought-after professional speaker, a guest blogger for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ “Food and Nutrition” magazine, and India New England News’ nutrition columnist.

Listen now to learn more about our body's master clock, insulin sensitivity, and eating patterns. 

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A recap to wrap up Season 5! Thank you for listening and we are excited to the launch of Season 6.

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How can we reap the dual benefits of intermittent fasting?

Joining us today is Sangeeta Pradhan, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, is the Diabetes Program Coordinator of Charles River Medical Associates, and is currently the Chair of the Central Massachusetts Dietetic Association. Sangeeta is a sought-after professional speaker, a guest blogger for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ “Food and Nutrition” magazine, and India New England News’ nutrition columnist.

You would not want to miss out on this episode. 

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Gut health is not another health fad, the hype is here to stay!

Dr. Noel Mueller is coming on Spot On! to talk about the world of the microbiome and its connection with our wellness. Dr. Noel has published over 80 articles on the etiology, prevention or treatment of chronic diseases. He has also co-authored a book chapter in Nutrition and Type 2 Diabetes: Etiology and Prevention.

You would be amazed by what is living in your gut.

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What do the labels on your foods tell you?

This week on Spot On!, Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA,RDN,CDN, joins us to explain the meaning behind food labels. Bonnie is a media personality, media trainer, spokesperson, motivational speaker, journalist, and corporate and brand consultant. She is a Health & Wellness Contributor for sites like TODAY.com and US News & World Report and you’ll find her expert quotes in thousands of interviews on all media platforms.  

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How can you make changes to your diet to reduce stress?

Harvard trained psychiatrist and nutrition specialist, Dr. Uma Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the US. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School.

Listen now to hear Dr. Uma's expertise on ways to beat stress with food. 

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With the right strategies and recipes, cooking can be less laborious for you.

This week on Spot On!, registered dietitian and cookbook author Rosanne Rust - MS RDN, is sharing many tips for people to save time while cooking healthy balanced meals at home. Rosanne is an internationally recognized nutrition expert and author, blogger and truth-seeker, who focuses on helping people set realistic health goals. She crafts expert food and nutrition messages for consumers helping turn confusion into clarity, and mistrust into confidence.

Make once, eat twice is the secret to cooking for two or just you. Listen now to find out more.

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Sugar substitutes often get a bad reputation, but can they be better alternatives to excess sugar?

Our guest for this week, Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM, has been a dietitian for over forty years and certified diabetes care and education specialist for nearly as many. She has especially been engaged in the topic of helping people reduce their intake of added sugars with the use of low- and no-calorie sweeteners for many years.

Listen now to identify the myths and facts on sugar substitutes.

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A holistic approach to taking care of the immune system does not include "immune-boosting" promises.

Nationally recognized media registered dietitian, Ginger Hultin MS RDN, came on Spot On! to talk about how our diets influence our immune systems. Ginger owns Seattle-based integrative nutrition practices, Champagne Nutrition, and Seattle Cancer Nutritionist where she helps clients optimize their health and wellness with an integrative approach.

Tune in now to find out what can you do to support your natural immune system the right way.

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Health is a lifestyle, not another diet. Yet, here are the top 10 most Googled diets that promise to make quick fixes. 

Keri Gans, MS, RDN, CDN joins us on Spot On! to explain how you should look to science to help you make nutrition decisions for long-term wellness. Keri is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet. Keri is the host and creator of The Keri Report podcast, blog, and newsletter where she conveys her no-nonsense and fun approach to living a healthy lifestyle without any gimmicks.

You would not want to miss this episode, listen now.

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