Yes, REALLY!! Friends, If you need a little burst of energy today, START LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE ASAP! Fitness instructor & overall  life-giver Alexis Perkins, joins me On the Side today & you’re in for the best treat.  ALexis is the founder of ChairOne Fitness, a comprehensive, NASM-certified, chair-based exercise program designed for individuals who have complications standing during a fitness regimen. As a former Zumba instructor-turned-TV-producer-and-host, Alexis’ new adventure as a fitness entrepreneur is as fascinating as it is inspiring. We get into: How she started (and continues to grow & adapt) her business before/during COVID; how she approached hiring for her needs and skillset; how she leveraged her background in dance to transition into longevity-promoting work, and how she approaches growth for our new “hybrid” work/lifestyle. 

Q+A: What are your thoughts on Optavia? 

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Welcome back, listeners! Today’s episode is a must-listen if you have kids/spend time with kids/work in pediatric care/ are a teacher or caregiver to tiny humans!  or as an educator!! Sherry Coleman Collins is a registered dietitian (R.D.) based in Marietta, GA, where works for the National Peanut Board helping to provide reliable and science-based information about peanuts & peanut allergies for both healthcare professionals & consumers. As someone with clinical, pediatric, and nutrition communications experience, Sherry’s completed her FARE Pediatric Food Allergy Certificate of Training; spearheaded & developed the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Certificate of Training in Food Allergies and authored the Academy's Practice Paper on the Role of the RDN in Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management. 

We discuss: The difference between a food allergy & an intolerance; Introducing first foods to babies & toddlers; what it means to be “high risk” for a food allergy; signs and symptoms of food allergies (and what to do about ‘em); supermarket shopping tips for individuals and families any/every budget; peanut growing practices in the U.S. (& what makes this tiny legume such a winner). 

Q+A: How bad is it really to drink diet soda? 

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You probably already know my guest today from her Food Network show, “Healthy Appetite,” and as the host and executive producer of the cooking series “Ellie’s Real Good Food” on Public Television, or follow her on Instagram. But what you may not yet know?  Ellie Krieger is also a New York Times bestselling, IACP and two-time James Beard Foundation award winning author of seven cookbooks; writes a weekly column for The Washington Post and hosts the new podcast One Real Good Thing, which if you’re not listening to yet….well, you probably will be by the end of this episode. We chat about her experience with recipe “flops” (and why they’re a GREAT thing); Ellie’s process for recipe development; our personal (recent) nutrition & health challenges, some exciting new partnership news, plus: Ellie shares some critical advice for kitchen novices to help anyone/everyone create a mini-arsenal of go-to dishes for easier, fuss-free dinners you can make anytime. I absolutely adore this brilliant & talented dietitian & chef, and I know you will, too.   

Q+A: What are your thoughts on collagen supplements? 

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Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN is a dietitian and author of The Little Book of Gamechangers & the forthcoming, The Farewell Tour. We chat about her forthcoming (absolutely BRILLIANT!) book about caregiving, which she wrote about from her experience as both a healthcare practitioner working in oncology, and as a young woman who lost her dad to pancreatic cancer.  (Listeners, I know– you’re thinking, “Wow, this sounds bleak!” but I promise this episode will leave you feeling uplifted!) We talk about how to find humor in even the worst moments; what it means to be a caregiver for anyone/everyone; how the lifestyles of caregivers and musicians require a similar approach (!!!); making meaning in grief, and finding (& exercising) some self-compassion muscles. Dietitians, health professionals, and humans of the world: This episode is the definition of catharsis. ENJOY! 

Q+A: What is inflammation & what’s an anti-inflammatory diet? 

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Another week, another brilliant registered dietitian joining me on the side: Kelly Springer, MS, RD, CDN founder of Kelly’s Choice, joins me to chat about the challenges & benefits of being a small business owner; what it’s really like to work as a retail R.D., and why creating a culture of inclusivity and abundance in the workplace is the only way to deliver credibility in dietetics (and across industries). If you work in grocery retail, in private practice, have your own small business, or work as a healthcare professional in any specialty, this episode has insights that you can put to use & grow your business– starting right NOW.  

Q+A: Who/what influences your food choices? 

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Welcome, listeners! Brenna is a registered dietitian and founder of the online non-diet community and virtual private practice, The Wellful. We get into lots of hot topics: Body neutrality vs. body positivity; gentle nutrition (and why it’s different from “anti-nutrition”), the thin line between “healthy habits” vs. “disordered habits,” and the biggest misconceptions about intuitive eating, nutrition & weight-loss. There’s so much great insight in this episode, I think you’re going to LOVE it. 

Q+A: What’s your take on vegan diets? 

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Listeners, this episode is like a colon-cleanse for the soul! Today I’m joined by gastroenterologist, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI, & NYT Bestselling Author of Fiber Fueled & the (soon-to-be-bestseller), the Fiber Fueled Cookbook, out next month, and U.S. Medical Director at Zoe. Dr. Will BulsiewiczWe chat about: Gut health-marketing (what’s science-based vs. total b.s.); our mutual love of plants; using a Beastie Boys song as a blueprint for gastrointestinal health; what your poop can tell you about your food choices; the difference between an allergy and an intolerance, and what’s noticeably missing from the curriculum in medical school (spoiler: it’s nutrition science… yep, even for gastroenterologists). 

I’m answering this question at the top of the episode: How do I know what food & nutrition information is real vs. influencer marketing on social media? 

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1/10 Americans are eating the recommended amount of veggies & fruit per day, according to the CDC. But WHY do we have 2022 Super Bowl ads for crypto and not kale? Lori Taylor, the founder and CEO of The Produce Moms joins me for a fascinating conversation about all things produce - from the marketing myths to fruit & veg growers' myriad growth opportunities; what it takes to build a brand in the produce industry & supermarket aisle; why the EWG's Dirty Dozen is bullshit, and what the future of fresh produce & distribution means for consumers. I learn something new from Lori everytime she speaks, so this episode is truly packed with useful insights and actionable tips for produce growers & marketers; CPG brands, retailers, and consumers.

Q&A: "What's your take on breakfast cereal? Any brands you recommend?"

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Rachel Rothman is Chief Technologist and Executive Technical Director at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she oversees testing methodology, implementation and reporting for all consumer product testing labs; manages the brand’s growing research division, and evaluates & analyzes product applications for the Good Housekeeping Seal. As a mechanical engineer by training and mom of three  kids under five (!!!), Rachel evaluates countless products in consumer technology– including toys, cars, and personal health products to make recommendations that help us stay safe, healthy, and sane. We cover: Iteration vs. innovation in STEM; what’s new & next in consumer tech, media & electronics, and her top product picks to help new parents stay informed and feel empowered. 

Q&A: “Is it OK to have a cup of coffee pre-workout?” 

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The sibling roadshow continues! Chef Adam Kaye & Jeremy Kaye are brothers & co-founders of The Spare Food Co., a company dedicated to improving our food system starting at the root (pun intended) by finding, “more ways to use more.” This conversation is as fascinating & insightful as it is TIMELY: Their first product, Spare Tonic is a 2022 Expo West NEXTY Award Winner, and—with grocery prices through the roof— the bros share a practical perspective-shift & actionable tips to make the most of the foods we love. 

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