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. 

In this episode we’ll cover:  

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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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.

Environmental toxins can have a significant burden on human health, yet the topic remains rife with confusion and misinformation. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, is joined by Dr. Rupa Marya to explore the connection between environmental toxins, food systems, and human health. Tune in as Dr. Marya explains the different types of environmental toxins, how they can inflict and exacerbate chronic inflammation and other health conditions, and the steps you can implement to minimize risk.

Rupa Marya, MD is a physician and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Marya earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at UCSF. She is the founder and executive director of the Deep Medicine Circle, a worker-directed nonprofit whose mission is healing the wounds of colonialism through food, medicine, restoration, story and learning. She is the cofounder of the Do No Harm Coalition and co-author with Raj Patel of Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit https://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/2/episode/20.

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.

According to the CDC, more than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 1 in 3 Americans are living with prediabetes. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN is joined by registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, Kim Rose, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, LD, to explore the current state of diabetes, including how it disproportionally impacts people of color, and effective dietary and lifestyle strategies to prevent, manage and control diabetes. Plus, Kim dives into the latest science on non-caloric sweeteners, the role of resistant starch in gut health support, and honoring cultural food practices with patients.

Kim Rose, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, LD is a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in diabetes care and management and valued member of Orgain’s Nutrition Advisory Board. She earned a B.S. in Dietetics and B.S. in Exercise Physiology from The Florida State University and is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician. With over a decade of experience, Kim has taught thousands of people dietary and lifestyle strategies to manage blood sugar while still enjoying the cultural foods they love. In her private practice she uproots common food-related misconceptions and empowers her clients to build sustainable (and tasty) eating patterns.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit https://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/2/episode/19.

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.

Motivated by research, lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based approach that targets modifiable behaviors to prevent, treat, and potentially reverse, chronic disease. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN is joined by Founder and President of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute, Dr. Dean Ornish, to explore the undeniable impact of positive lifestyle changes to optimize health. Tune in as they discuss the key pillars of health, including importance of relationships and stress management, and Dr. Ornish’s revolutionary research proving that lifestyle changes can often reverse signs of aging and the progression of most chronic diseases.

Dr. Dean Ornish is a physician, researcher, and Founder and President of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute. He is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and the author of seven books, all national bestsellers. Dr. Ornish has directed revolutionary research proving, for the first time, that lifestyle changes can often reverse-undo-the progression of many of the most common and costly chronic diseases and potentially even begin reversing aging at a cellular level.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit https://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/2/episode/18.

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.

Increased awareness and medicinal use of cannabidiol (CBD) has sparked the need for consumer education from trusted sources. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN is joined by Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RDN, FAND, to explore the growing body of evidence supporting the use of CBD for common health conditions including pain, anxiety, inflammation, insomnia, and more. Tune in as they debunk common misconceptions about cannabis, discuss the key differences between cannabinoids CBD and THC, and review dosage guidelines.

Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RDN, FAND, is a Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and author. She teaches cannabis therapy and is Co-Program Director, Cannabinoid Medical Sciences at John Patrick University School of Integrative and Functional Medicine. She has written two books on CBD: Simple Guide to CBD: Fact, Fiction, and a Path Forward and Simple Guide to Cannabis Gardening: From Seed to Weed. Janice has her own line of the highest quality organically grown, phytocannabinoid-rich hemp CBD products for her clients that she sells under her Jannabis Wellness label.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit https://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/2/episode/17.

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.