The Nutrition Show

The Nutrition Show

By Mary Purdy, MS, RDN Dietitian and Nutrition Expert | Hocus Focus MediaScienceHealth & FitnessNutritionLife Sciences
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The Nutrition Show episodes

  • 5 Crafty Ways to Squeeze Veggies into Meals - 033

    We all know that veggies are important for human health, but we aren't always able to get enough vegetables into our daily diets. Mary has a bunch of helpful ideas about how to do just that. PLUS: The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!

    Episode Includes:

    • Reminder about WHY veggies are important for health.
    • Veggie possibilities for adding to breakfast eggs.
    • Possible vegetable additions for sandwiches.
    • Do you like dips? Here are ideas for getting more veggies into dips.
    • How to add veggies into apple pie.
    • Veggie ideas for the meat & potato types.
    • The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!

    Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Join the weekly conversation! Episodes come out weekly on Thursdays.

    http://marypurdy.co/

    Find out about the show:

    http://marypurdy.co/marys-nutrition-show/

    Subscribe & Review on iTunes/Podcasts App:

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321

    Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: Private practice (8 yrs), Adjunct professor at Bastyr University, Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!

    DISCLAIMERS:

    This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show's producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.

    17 min
  • Natural Cold & Flu Remedies that Work! - 032

    Feeling a tickle in the back of your throat? Already been hit with a cold or flu? Or do you want to prevent illness? Nurse Purdy* to the rescue! Try one or more of these natural remedies. (*This is a metaphor, silly. Mary is a Registered Dietitian, not a nurse.) PLUS: The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!

    Episode Includes:

    • Why natural remedies and not over-the-counter meds?
    • The value of sleep and rest for healing
    • Mary's famous, powerful, immune-boosting concoction
    • A list of helpful cold-busting ingredients
    • Protein and the immune system
    • Immune-enhancing oregano -- wow!
    • Powerful supplements for colds & flus
    • The story with Vitamin C & Zinc
    • Elderberry is your friend.
    • Grapefruit seed extract might be your friend, too.
    • The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!

    For the concoction recipe, write us at:

    [email protected]

    Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Join the weekly conversation! Episodes come out weekly on Thursdays.

    http://marypurdy.co/

    Find out about the video broadcast:

    http://marypurdy.co/marys-nutrition-show/

    Subscribe & Review on iTunes/Podcasts App:

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321

    Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: Private practice (8 yrs), Adjunct professor at Bastyr University, Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!

    DISCLAIMERS:

    This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show's producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.

    18 min
  • Prevent High Blood Pressure: Live Longer - 031

    Did you know that almost 1 of every 3 American adults has high blood pressure? Yikes! You or someone you love may be as risk. Mary dishes out valuable nutrition ideas about high blood pressure prevention. (Can rhubarb really be one of the keys?) PLUS: The Weekly Nutrition Challenge.

    Episode Includes:

    • What's the deal with blood pressure, and why should you care?
    • American Heart Association recently updated guidelines on blood pressure.
    • The effects of stress on blood pressure
    • Stress management ideas
    • The role that caffeine plays with blood pressure
    • Practical ways to reduce caffeine
    • Alcohol, blood pressure, and YOU
    • The importance of magnesium, calcium, and potassium
    • Where to find these important minerals
    • What's up with sodium?
    • Nitrates & nitric oxide and their benefits
    • The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!

    Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Join the weekly conversation! Episodes come out weekly on Thursdays.

    http://marypurdy.co/

    Find out about the podcast, videos, & live show:

    http://marypurdy.co/marys-nutrition-show/

    Subscribe & Review on iTunes/Podcasts App:

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321

    Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: Private practice (8 yrs), Adjunct professor at Bastyr University, Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!

    DISCLAIMER:

    This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show's producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.

    17 min
  • Vegan-friendly Holiday Baking: Chat with Ginger Hultin - 030

    'Tis the baking season, but what if your friends or family are vegan? We speak with Seattle-based integrative dietitian nutritionist health writer Ginger Hultin for guidance about vegan-friendly baking.

    Episode Includes:

    • Reasons to consider baking vegan-friendly dishes
    • Possible egg replacers
    • What is aquafaba? & how to use it
    • Some vegan baking kitchen essentials
    • Ideas for replacing butter
    • Cashews can come in handy in vegan baking
    • A vegan Brussels sprout mention
    • Health aspects of vegan eating
    • Vegan au gratin dish idea
    • How to get started with vegan baking

    Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Join the weekly conversation! Episodes come out weekly on Thursdays.

    http://marypurdy.co/

    Ginger Hultin's Blog:

    http://www.champagnenutrition.com/

    Find out about the show:

    http://marypurdy.co/marys-nutrition-show/

    Subscribe & Review on iTunes/Podcasts App:

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321

    Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: Private practice (8 yrs), Adjunct professor at Bastyr University, Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!

    DISCLAIMERS:

    This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show's producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.

    27 min
  • Sneak Preview of Edutaining Nutrition Book - 029

    Host Mary Purdy RD interviews author Mary Purdy RD about her forthcoming book, Serving the Broccoli Gods. She treats us to the first short chapter from this entertaining and informative book.

    Serving the Broccoli Gods is a fun read for foodies and those seeking easy-to-read diet information. In a book as entertaining as it is educational, Purdy tells how she grew from a teenager who chose apples over chips and salad over fries into a trained nutrition expert.

    The book includes personal anecdotes, simple recipes, and links to informational videos from Purdy's web series, Mary's Nutrition Show. It will tickle the funny bone, touch the heart, and trigger a rush to the produce aisle.

    Episode Includes:

    • Mary interviews herself about her new book!
    • The author reads the first short chapter of the book.
    • This is Mary's backstory!
    • Curious about what inspired Mary to get into nutrition?
    • PLUS: The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!

    More info about the book:

    http://marypurdy.co/book

    Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Join the weekly conversation! Episodes come out weekly on Thursdays.

    http://marypurdy.co/

    Audio recorded from a live video broadcast taped: November 20, 2017

    Find out about the video broadcast:

    http://marypurdy.co/marys-nutrition-show/

    Subscribe & Review on iTunes/Podcasts App:

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321

    Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: Private practice (8 yrs), Adjunct professor at Bastyr University, Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!

    DISCLAIMERS:

    This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show's producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.

    16 min
  • Battle of the Bars! 5 Nutrition Bars Compete - 028

    With so many nutrition bars out there, how to choose what's best (and tastiest) for YOU? Join us as Mary taste-tests and rates five different contenders for Best Bar of 2017-- judged on nutritional and yum value. PLUS: The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!

    Episode Includes:

    • Mary taste-tests 5 different leading nutrition bars
    • Important considerations when selecting a nutrition bar
    • Assessing a quality bar product
    • How to scrutinize & understand nutrition labels
    • Understanding natural vs added sugar
    • The thing with protein
    • Looking at fiber content
    • The view of calories in a bar
    • Clarification from our Intermittent Fasting episode
    • The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!

    Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Join the weekly conversation! Episodes come out weekly on Thursdays.

    http://marypurdy.co/

    Audio recorded from a live video broadcast taped: November 20, 2017

    Find out about the video broadcast:

    http://marypurdy.co/marys-nutrition-show/

    Subscribe & Review on iTunes/Podcasts App:

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321

    Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: Private practice (8 yrs), Adjunct professor at Bastyr University, Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!

    DISCLAIMERS:

    This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show's producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.

    33 min
  • How to Avoid Holiday Nutrition Pitfalls - 027

    The average person gains eight pounds over the holiday season! Know anyone who could use some nutrition help during the holiday food barrage? Now's the time to prepare, with some easy holiday survival tips. PLUS: The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!

    Episode Includes:

    • Average person gains 8lbs over the holidays!
    • You don't have to give up your pecan pie-- here's how.
    • The merits of a balanced meal, and what does that look like?
    • How plant-based proteins can satisfy.
    • How to take advantage of natural sweetness-- even in veggies!
    • Ideas for healthier festive drinks.
    • What's a caye-cinna-maca-choco-latte?! (It's yummy!)
    • The power of eating mindfully.
    • Emotions and what we eat.
    • Mary's favorite desserts (pecans involved!)
    • PLUS: The Weekly Nutrition Challenge.

    Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Join the weekly conversation! Episodes come out weekly on Thursdays.

    http://marypurdy.co/

    Audio recorded from a live video broadcast taped: November 6, 2017

    Next live video broadcast: November 20, 2017

    (Nutrition bar taste tests!)

    Find out about the video broadcast:

    http://marypurdy.co/marys-nutrition-show/

    Subscribe & Review on iTunes/Podcasts App:

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321

    Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: Private practice (8 yrs), Adjunct professor at Bastyr University, Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!

    DISCLAIMERS:

    This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show's producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.

    20 min
  • Intermittent Fasting: It's a Thing! - 026

    Studies show that fasting may be effective in preventing & treating certain diseases and enhancing immune function. Learn how this might improve YOUR health, and get ideas about how to give it a try. PLUS: The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!

    Episode Includes:

    • What is intermittent fasting?
    • Different types of fasting
    • Biological & evolutionary explanation of fasting benefits
    • Reducing one's risk of cancer
    • How fasting relates to our circadian rhythm
    • Insulin, blood sugar, hormones and fasting
    • Research backs this up! (ask us & we'll send you studies)
    • Fasting, cholesterol, cancer, inflammation
    • The logic behind giving your digestive system a break
    • How fasting may positively affect sleep
    • How to approach fasting

    Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Join the weekly conversation! Episodes come out weekly on Thursdays.

    http://marypurdy.co/

    Audio recorded from a live video broadcast taped: October 16, 2017

    Next live video broadcast: November 6, 2017

    Find out about the video broadcast:

    http://marypurdy.co/marys-nutrition-show/

    Subscribe & Review on iTunes/Podcasts App:

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321

    Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: Private practice (8 yrs), Adjunct professor at Bastyr University, Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!

    DISCLAIMERS:

    This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show's producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.

    22 min
  • Ask Mary Anything… About Nutrition - 025

    Your nutrition questions fly fast & furious! Mary hits answers head on and adds additional info. It's all about what YOU are wondering this week about food, diet, & nutrition. PLUS: The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!

    Mary answers these questions & more:

    • How much is too much when it comes to cruciferous veggies?
    • Best foods for a midnight snack?
    • Are phytates (as from beans) bad for you?
    • Are white veggies less beneficial?
    • How much pickled food is too much?
    • Does raw kale cause goiters?
    • What are good sources of fiber?
    • Are there universally bad foods for humans?
    • What about food combining?
    • Benefits of bone broth?
    • Is soy bad for the thyroid?
    • How to approach smoothies?
    • PLUS: The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!

    Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Join the weekly conversation! Episodes come out weekly on Thursdays.

    http://marypurdy.co/

    Audio recorded from a live video broadcast taped: October 16, 2017

    Next live video broadcast: November 6, 2017

    Find out about the video broadcast:

    http://marypurdy.co/marys-nutrition-show/

    Subscribe & Review on iTunes/Podcasts/Stitcher:

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321

    https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/marys-nutrition-show

    Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: Private practice (8 yrs), Adjunct professor at Bastyr University, Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!

    DISCLAIMERS:

    This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show's producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.

    20 min
  • Tea Nutrition, Part 2: Healthy Herbal Teas - 024

    So many healthy & delicious herbal teas, so little time! Mary discusses the health benefits of various herbal teas and recommends 5 of her favorites. Part 2 of a 2-part series. (Part 1: Caffeinated Teas) PLUS: Get a tea discount code!

    Episode Includes:

    • Quick facts about herbal tea.
    • A good coffee substitute -- caffeine-free and mineral rich.
    • The merits of rooibos tea, and how to drink it.
    • Herbal tea that helps sore throats, heartburn, and stress.
    • Sweet alternatives that might help your sugar craving.
    • Tea powders. Really? Yes! One of these might help your blood sugar level.
    • Preventing oxidation of tea.
    • The Weekly Nutrition Challenge.
    • How to get a discount code for tea!

    Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Join the weekly conversation! Episodes come out weekly on Thursdays.

    http://marypurdy.co/

    Audio recorded from a live video broadcast taped: October 16, 2017

    Next live video broadcast: November 6, 2017

    (All about Intermittent Fasting!)

    Find out about the video broadcast:

    http://marypurdy.co/marys-nutrition-show/

    Subscribe & Review on iTunes/Podcasts App:

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321

    Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: Private practice (8 yrs), Adjunct professor at Bastyr University, Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!

    DISCLAIMERS:

    This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show's producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.

    17 min

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Easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Hosted by Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, Integrative Registered Dietitian. Eat well. Yummy life.