In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, speaks with Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, DO, MPH, MA, FAAP, a pediatrician, health coach, author and speaker who champions a plant-based nutrition lifestyle. Tune in as they explore nutrition for children from fostering a healthy relationship with food, to creating good habits, to plant-forward eating. 

In this episode we’ll cover: 

(5:44) Biggest Health Challenges Kids Face Today 

(7:55) Dr. Yami’s 5 Pillars of Healthy Eating 

(12:22) How to Talk to Kids About Nutrition 

(19:00) Plant-Based Eating for Kids 

Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, DO, MPH, MA, FAAP is a board-certified pediatrician, author of A Parent’s Guide to Intuitive Eating: How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy, host of the Veggie Doctor Radio Podcast, and champion of plant-based nutrition for the prevention of chronic disease. She provides a fresh approach to feeding children - beginning at pregnancy and continuing through the teen years. As a pediatrician, mother, and health coach Dr. Yami aims to reassure, support and guide parents by teaching the principles of intuitive eating for children. 

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In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, speaks with Doctor and Chef Robert E. Graham, MD, who is a Harvard-trained researcher, physician, food activist and chef, to discuss the “Food As Medicine” approach. Tune in as they take a deeper dive into the role food can play in helping patients improve their health to live happier, more fulfilling lives. 

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Chef Robert E. Graham, MD, MPH is a Harvard-trained researcher, physician, food activist and chef. He is board certified in both Internal and Integrative Medicine and trained in Holistic and Functional Medicine. Dr. Graham, also known as Dr. Rob the Chef, became one of less than fifty doctor/chef’s worldwide, as he obtained his culinary degree from the Natural Gourmet Institute. Dr. Graham and his wife founded FRESH Medicine and FRESH Med U., which is an integrative health and wellness center located in NYC. Dr. Graham prescribes food for health and healing and has witnessed many patients get off their medications and live happier, more fulfilling lives. 

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit:  

http://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/3/episode/29.  

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In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, speaks with Dr. Taniqua Miller, MD, FACOG, NCMP, a board-certified OB/GYN and national certified menopause practitioner, to discuss how women can improve their health and quality of life during menopause. Tune in as they take a deeper dive into menopause, and how to empower and support women and those assigned female at birth who are preparing for, or navigating, the mid-life health journey.    

In this episode we’ll cover:  

(5:55) Perimenopause vs. Menopause 

(11:11) Symptoms of Menopause in Women of Color 

(13:35) Diet & Lifestyle Factors that Put Women at Higher Risk for  Symptoms of Menopause 

(18:34) Strategies to Support Women in Mid-life 

(30:28) Hormone Replacement Therapy 

(35:18) Sexual Wellbeing Through Menopause 

Dr. Taniqua Miller is a board-certified OB/GYN and national certified menopause practitioner. Dr. Miller trained in psychology at Yale University and then earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical school. Dr. Miller has spent her career empowering women over 40 to live a Boundless Midlife. She is based in Atlanta, GA, and has been recognized for her exceptional care by Atlanta magazine’s Top Docs recognition and Emory School of Medicine Educator’s Award. 

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit:  

http://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/3/episode/28.  

In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, speaks with Dr. Emeran Mayer, one of the foremost experts on the gut-brain-immune connection, to discuss how to harness the power of the mind-gut connection to take charge of our health. Tune in as they breakdown how the mind-gut connection affects mental health, immune function, along with diet & lifestyle changes to help balance the gut to improve full-body health. 

In this episode we’ll cover:  

(4:47) How the mind-gut connection affects mental health 

(11:01) Impact of non-communicable diseases on the gut & how to resolve through diet 

(17:18) Immune function & it’s response to infectious diseases 

(21:05) How to balance the gut through lifestyle + diet 

Dr. Emeran Mayer is an award-winning gastroenterologist and neuroscientist, and is considered a pioneer and world leader in the areas of gut-brain axis interactions, chronic visceral pain, and functional gastrointestinal disorders. He has published over 400 scientific papers and is the author of the books The Mind Gut Connection and The Gut Immune Connection. Dr. Mayer is a Distinguished Research Professor in the Departments of Medicine, Physiology and Psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Executive Director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience and Founding Director of the UCLA Brain Gut Microbiome Center. 

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit:  

http://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/3/episode/27.  

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Eating disorders in men are considered underdiagnosed and undertreated, and stigma around male body image can prevent men from opening up about feelings of body shame. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN speaks with Aaron Flores, registered dietitian and Certified Body Trust Provider, to discuss men’s health and nutrition from a non-diet approach. This Men’s Health Month, tune in as they discuss how men can improve their relationships with food, the impacts of weight stigma on men’s health, and how to engage in physical movement that supports body trust. 

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Aaron Flores is a registered dietitian, nutritionist and Certified Body Trust Provider. Aaron has over 10 years of experience working with clients, providing one-to-one and group support. He offers a weight inclusive, non-diet approach to help clients end body shame, develop kinder, more compassionate behaviors, and heal the relationship with food. Aaron is also the host of the Men Unscripted Podcast, which is a series of anonymous conversations with men about their experiences with being in their body. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Family Consumer Sciences from California State University Northridge. 

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit:  

http://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/3/episode/26.  

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice. The material discussed on this podcast, and displayed on the associated webpage, is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health regimen.

In this episode we’ll cover:

(3:13) The role of hormones in women's health

(5:46) Types of hormone imbalances

(7:10) How to tell if an issue is related to hormones

(10:07) Root causes of hormone imbalance, such as hormone disrupting chemicals

(23:10) Diet & lifestyle tips for hormone balance

(33:09) Functional hormone testing

(37:36) Importance of sleep

Melissa Groves Azzaro is an award-winning integrative and functional registered dietitian and owner of The Hormone Dietitian, a virtual private practice specializing in women's health and hormone issues. In her private practice, she uses a functional medicine, food-first approach that combines holistic lifestyle changes with evidence-based medicine. She is the host of the podcast Hormonally Yours with The Hormone Dietitian and author of the cookbook, A Balanced Approach to PCOS. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics from The University of New Hampshire.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit http://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/3/episode/25.

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In this episode we’ll cover:

(5:09) Why we should be concerned about food waste

(8:20) Root causes of food waste

(12:14) Mindset shifts & strategies to help you reduce your food waste

(24:49) Thoughts on convenience foods & meal delivery kits

(31:09) How larger institutions can reduce their food waste

Dana Gunders is a national expert on food systems and is the Executive Director of ReFED, a nonprofit working to reduce food loss and waste. She received her bachelor’s degree in earth systems and master’s in sustainable business practices from Stanford University. Named “the woman who helped start the waste-free movement” by Consumer Reports, Gunders is the author of the landmark report “Wasted: How America Is Losing Up to 40 Percent of Its Food from Farm to Fork to Landfill.” She is also the author of the Waste-Free Kitchen Handbook.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit http://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/3/episode/24.

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Take our survey to inform future episodes of this podcast: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8CG3NL2. This National Nutrition Month, registered dietitians Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN and our host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN discuss today’s top nutrition trends, what it means to eat “healthy” and their thoughts on this month’s theme, “Fuel for the Future.”

In this episode we’ll cover:

(3:32) Maya’s journey to becoming a registered dietitian

(6:54) Thoughts on today’s top nutrition trends

(10:33) What it means to eat “healthy” (and how to talk about it with patients)

(16:45) Connecting to your culture of eating and food

(22:10) Discussing “Fuel for the Future” and advocating for planetary health

(32:19) Maya’s new cookbook, Eating From Our Roots

Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition is a nationally recognized registered dietitian nutritionist. She received her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition at New York University. Maya shares her approachable, real-food-based solutions through regular speaking engagements, writing in local and national publications, and as a nutrition expert on Good Morning America. Maya is also the author of two cookbooks, including her newly released cookbook, Eating From Our Roots.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit http://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/3/episode/23.

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In this episode we’ll cover:

(3:07) Cara’s path to becoming an oncology dietitian

(4:39) Advice for people newly diagnosed with cancer

(8:17) Steps to optimize nutrition after a cancer diagnosis

(12:14) Managing side effects of cancer treatments

(17:38) Unexpected weight gain during cancer treatment

(21:42) Addressing the complexity of nutrition data

(23:50) Debunking myths about soy

(30:42) Top nutrition and lifestyle tips for people with cancer

Cara Anselmo, MS, RDN, CDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in oncology nutrition and is currently on staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Cara earned her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Brown University. She has over 15 years of experience working with patients and clients in a variety of settings, including seeing patients and clients privately, and is also a certified yoga teacher (CYT-200).

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit http://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/3/episode/22.

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In this episode we’ll cover:

(1:50) Jill’s journey from practicing physician to meditation instructor

(3:52) Why people struggle to set realistic health goals

(5:47) How self-compassion fits into goal-setting

(8:03) Getting started with setting a goal

(11:28) About the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as “tapping”

(13:47) Research-backed benefits of meditation & client stories from Jill

(18:05) Difference between meditation and mindfulness

(21:54) How practitioners can share meditation with patients or clients

(24:05) Guided self-compassion exercise

Jill Wener, MD is an internal medicine physician and Conscious Health Meditation Instructor. Dr. Wener completed her medical training at Emory University School of Medicine and meditation training in Rishikesh, India. In addition to her online and in-person meditation courses, Jill leads meditation retreats all over the world. She is also the co-creator of the Conscious Anti-Racism training programs, in which she combines her insights from her own anti-racism journey with her mind-body expertise and 10 years of experience practicing medicine.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit http://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/3/episode/21.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice. The material discussed on this podcast, and displayed on the associated webpage, is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health regimen.