The Keri Report

Welcome back everyone for Season 5 of the Keri Report! We’ve got a lot to catch up on since the break. This episode I explore trends like drinking baking soda to enhance exercise performance and help acid reflux, colostrum supplements which have been coined “liquid gold”, and a summer cleanse where you drink almost only lemonade!

I’m starting this season with a bang and there’s much more to come! Stay tuned to the Keri Report.

Resources:

https://www.prevention.com/health/a61948741/baking-soda-water-trend/

https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/27/health/colostrum-supplements-pros-cons-wellness/index.html

https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/articles/benefits-and-uses-of-lemon-water

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Darian MacDonald.

I’ve said I’m done with this topic so many times…but I just keep coming back to it, even for the Season 4 finale! I feel like Ozempic has become the Kleenex of anti-obesity drugs - even though it’s far from the only one on the market (hello - Wegovy and Mounjaro!) Ubiquitousness aside, their huge popularity has me wondering…is healthy eating out the window now thanks to these so-called “miracle weight loss drugs”??

I’m joined by returning guest and registered dietitian bestie, Samantha Cassetty. We discuss our different opinions, as well as the kinds of drug categories exist under the affiliated GLP1 hormone spectrum, what you need to know about these medications, the fine line between weight loss treatments versus obesity prevention, and more. Stay tuned!

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

Victoria Beckham is on blast thanks to her husband, David Beckham, sharing her eating habits on a recent podcast - so, I weigh in on HIS weighing in on her diet…and, of course, the diet itself (I am a dietitian, after all.) I also discuss the prebiotic soda Poppi and the value of a newly announced class-action lawsuit that alleges it’s not as healthy as they’ve led consumers to believe, as well as Yahoo’s advice on how to safely eat cicadas. I wish I was joking, but yes, cicadas can be on your dinner menu!

Resources:

Is Poppi good for you? Dietitians break down the pros and cons of prebiotic soda

https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/is-poppi-good-for-you-rcna156765

Is Victoria Beckham’s Diet Healthy? She Eats the ‘Same Thing Every Day,’ According to Her Husband https://www.prevention.com/health/a60963982/victoria-beckham-diet/

People are eating cicadas. Here's how to do it safely. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/people-are-eating-cicadas-heres-how-to-do-it-safely-190749112.html

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

As the temperatures are starting to rise, I know a lot of people have questions about how to safely exercise in the summer - what’s the best time to do it outside to stay cool, and what you need to know in order to stay properly hydrated in the heat? Well, we have the answers!

I’m joined again by exercise expert Amy Stephens (who you previously heard on Episode 54, Things You Should Know About Intermittent Fasting), a registered dietitian, certified specialist in sports nutrition, blogger, runner, and food coach. Amy has over 20 years experience working with athletes from amateur to Olympic-level - so, she really knows her stuff when it comes to all things exercise and nutrition. We talk about how much water you need to be drinking this summer, how your gut plays into hydration and exercise, the kinds of electrolytes you lose when you sweat, how much water weight you lose from working out, the advice from Amy’s on-call meteorologist about when in the day you should be working out to avoid peak heat, and - much to my chagrin - pickleball. All this and more!

Resources:

https://www.amystephensnutrition.com/

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

Dairy commercials rave about its health benefits, so why are so many people still freaked out by milk? This episode originally aired in 2020...and if anything, people seemed to be MORE freaked out than ever!

In this episode I'm joined by Lauren Twigge, aka "The Dairy Dietitian", to help understand the facts about the milk industry, including hormone and antibiotic usage.

Should we be concerned about our milk and dairy consumption? What's the real difference between conventional and organic milk? How about those cows?

Find out everything you need to know so you don't have to avoid the dairy aisle.

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

Processed food, ultra-processed foods, whole foods…the way the media discusses this topic, they use so many different terms that it’s enough to make your head spin - and they definitely paint processed foods as the bad guy. But what’s the truth? Is processed food as bad as the general public has been led to believe?

Lauren Harris-Pincus was last on the show for Episode #62 – Ozempic, The Celebrity Weight Loss Drug: Should We Be Concerned? Lauren is a media dietitian, conference speaker, and brand spokesperson. She is the author of two cookbooks, and is also the founder and owner of Nutrition Starring You, where she specialized in weight management, and pre-diabetes treatment. We discuss what “processed foods” actually means, whether it’s really bad for you, the tools that the average consumer needs to properly navigate this topic, and more. Stay tuned!

Resources:

https://nutritionstarringyou.com/

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

There’s a lot of myths around protein intake - how much is too much? Not enough? What if I’m working out a lot, does that change how much protein I need? I don’t know about you, but I have lots of questions…and we need a pro to tell us what’s real, and how much protein we really need.

My guest, Erica Giovinazzo, is a registered dietitian, certified specialist in sport dietetics, a former Nike master trainer and personal trainer. Erica is the perfect person to talk about why we need protein, how your exercise level impacts the amount of protein you should be eating, how to actually get that amount of protein in your daily meals, and when protein powders are needed. All this and more!

Resources:

https://www.ericas-edge.com/

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

So, you think yoga isn’t for you? Well, maybe you’re right! But, also maybe you’re wrong. Perhaps, you just never tried the right class - for you. There may be barriers to getting started, but this episode includes great tips to get over the initial hurdle AND the many reasons why you might want to. 

My guest, Chrissy Carter, left Wall Street to pursue yoga 20 years ago, and is now a yoga educator, founder of the lifestyle brand H(OM)E, and creative multi-hyphenate. We chat about common misconceptions around yoga and the yogic lifestyle, how a yoga mindset can help you throughout your life, and more - stay tuned!

Resources:

https://chrissycarter.com/

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

There's lots of judgements that get made based on people’s size - if someone is “too thin” they get told to eat more; if someone is “too big” they get told they should be eating less. There’s this concept that you can tell if someone suffers from disordered eating based solely on the way they look. But what really matters is whether or not problems exist when someone eats - not their size, or any societal judgments like ordering dressing on the side or a scooped bagel.

Registered dietitian Jessica Setnik is one of the most recognized experts on the topic of eating disorders - and my guest for this discussion. We talk about problems with eating that are more and less acceptable in society, shame and judgment around eating, which labels and definitions are not helpful in navigating disordered eating, is weight loss okay, and more. Stay tuned!

Resources:

https://www.jessicasetnick.com/

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

Each year, the experts at US News evaluate all the latest diet trends - so, what did they find this year? We talk about the best - and the worst - of the fad diet list, and discuss which diets might be worth trying…and which ones DESERVE their place at the bottom of the list!

My guest for this episode, Toby Amidor, is a 20-year veteran of the food and nutrition industry and is a spokesperson, media expert, and award-winning author of 10 cookbooks - yes, you read that right, 10! We talk about the top and bottom of the diet trends list, and what is being done well versus what is a red flag in the Mediterranean, Raw, DASH, Mind, and Slim Fast diets - and more. Stay tuned! 

Resources:

https://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-diets-overall

https://tobyamidornutrition.com/

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com