Dishing Up Nutrition

Are you gaining weight and you don’t understand why? Have you ever considered that the stress you are dealing with may be the cause? Listen in as we talk about how long-term, ongoing stress can actually lead to weight gain.

Here is a startling statistic, almost 40% of college students said they felt so depressed in the past 12 months that they had difficulty functioning – they had trouble studying, trouble completing assignments and lacked concentration and focus when taking tests. Why has there been such an increase in depression? Listen in is as we discuss some nutritional connections to depression and anxiety and what you can do about this mental health epidemic.

To stop your food cravings, you first have to find out what is at the root of your cravings. Have you ever thought that maybe your cravings aren’t due to lack of will power, but could be caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency? Listen is as we discuss the root cause of many common cravings from chocolate to carbs.

Do you or your children have asthma? Common signs include coughing at night or early in the morning, wheezing and shortness of breath. In today’s show, we’ll share some nutrition tips that you can use to reduce your asthma symptoms.

Lack of sleep is now reported as a major risk to our health. Sufficient sleep is important for mood, better memory, less anxiety, and even fewer aches and pains! Listen in as we review sleep expert and neuroscientist Dr. Matthew Walker’s book, “Why We Sleep,” to understand the science of sleep.

We are seeing more and more research from experts recommending that people should not focus just on weight loss, but rather, they should focus on overall health. So often, when people focus on low calorie, starvation-type weight loss plans, they become nutrient deficient, get depressed and regain the weight they lost and sometimes they gain even more weight than they had lost. Listen is as we talk about how you can practice healthy habits that will lead to overall well-being and better health, regardless of weight lost.

One of the questions we receive most often is “Why am I tired all the time?” Listen in as we talk about the many reasons that might be causing your fatigue from simple lack of sleep to more in-depth medical reasons. Learn how you can maximize your energy by eating real food.

Going Gluten Free is so much more than switching from one processed food high in gluten grains to a processed food full of soy, rice flour and bad fats. Listen in as we teach you how to eat gluten free with Real Food versus eating gluten free with processed food. Anyone can benefit from going gluten free, even if you don’t have celiac disease, since gluten is known to be inflammatory and can cause problems with digestion and bloating.

Did you know that what you eat affects your vision? Listen in as we talk with Dr. Chris Knobbe about all aspects of age-related Macular Degeneration, including what happens to your vision, and the risks and causes for developing AMD. You will come away with some nutrition tips to both prevent and treat Macular Degeneration.

Losing weight is a goal for many people. Listen in as we talk with Nell Kahls, who first came to Nutritional Weight & Wellness 10 years ago. After eating the Weight & Wellness Way, she lost 90 pounds and has been able to keep it off. Hear about her journey and learn more about how you can lose weight the healthy way.

How many men struggle with prostate problems and what are the most common prostate problems among men? Find out what some of the common symptons are and how you can keep your prostate healthy. Listen in to learn how eating the right foods, and avoiding others, can improve your prostate health.

Two nutritionists share their personal struggles with adolescent acne and how they food can help overcome that chronic, miserable condition. Adolescent years doesn’t have to be synonymous with hating your skin, listen in to learn what can be done and please share with the teens in your life!

Do you have prediabetes? Are you one of the 90% of people who don't even know they have it? Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not quite high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Prediabetes puts you at a higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes, heart disesase and stroke. Find out what characteristics are common in people with prediabetes and what you can do to get your health back on track.

Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADHD, is a national health crisis. This misunderstood condition can have reduction in symptoms by eating real food. Learn about which foods can help people with ADHD.

Is your memory slipping or are you noticing more "senior moments." What we put into our brain is what we will get out of it. Learn how you can improve your memory with real food and a few key vitamin supplements. Plus, we will also share how people in their 20s and 30s can help prevent Alzheimer's in their future.

What is wrong with drinking tap water? Learn about contaminants that can get into our water supply and how to make it safe. Today's guest, Richard Grassie, water expert, talks about ways to eliminate toxins from your water.

Are you seeing new wrinkles on your skin? Are your fingernails cracked and brittle? Our nutritionists explain how eating real food, in balance, can help with dry skin and cracked nails.

What is perimenopause? Why do 80% of women gain weight during perimenopause? Are you dealing with unwanted weight gain? Learn how eating real food can help control perimenopausal weight gain.

Do you wake up with a sinus headache? Have you noticed that certain foods trigger congestion or a runny nose? Hear about how to naturally relieve these symptoms with real food.

Do you get frequent colds? Are you tired all the time? These symptoms could be a mineral deficiency. Listen in to hear about the minerals our bodies need.

This is a fresh look at Alzheimer's disease and how the foods we eat affect our brain. Learn about ways to help your brain work at its best. We're joined by Amy Berger, author of The Alzheimer's Antidote.

Are you struggling with weight loss? Do you wonder if the foods you are eating are helping or hurting you? Listen in and you will learn how eating real food will help with successful weight loss.

Do you suffer from insomnia, hormone fluctuations, irritability or thyroid issues? These symptoms and more can be related to perimenopause, the stage before menopause. Ann Louise Gittleman, First Lady of Nutrition, answers questions about how to handle some of your body's perimenopause symptoms with good nutrition. Listen in!

Stess is a part of everyday life. How do you manage it? Learn how good nutrition, sleep and self-care habits can help you conquer your stess.

The colds and flus are going around. How do we keep our immune systems healthy? Learn about ways to stay well by eating real food.

The holidays are here. You’ve been staying on track with your balanced eating goals. And now, the temptations of the parties, family gatherings, and work celebrations are back. Listen in as we talk about how to continue on the right path over the holidays so you can avoid gaining unnecessary weight.

Is your tummy grumbling and telling you something's not right? Are you experiencing bloating, constipation or diarrhea many times in one day? Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is the most common digestive disorder seen by doctors today. Learn why IBS is occurring and hear about real food solutions to correct digestive imbalances.

You have a busy day, don’t feel like cooking, so you order some take-out food and the next day you have an excruciating migraine. Every month you get a hormone related headache, why? Or, maybe you keep getting sinus headaches and can’t find the cause. There are natural ways to get relief and Nutritional Weight & Wellness has solutions for you. Listen in!

Is your teenager suffering from anxiety or depression? Did you ever think that what you eat makes a difference in your anxiety level? Listen in as we discuss how food and nutrition are critical for brain function.

You try to eat healthy and work out and you’re still not seeing the weight loss you want. Frustration sets in—what’s going on? We will help you discover why your metabolism may be broken and ways to eat to make your metabolism work better.

You’re making progress on your weight loss goals and then, unbeknownst to you, one of your bad habits comes along and your goal gets sabotaged. And you have to start all over. Does this sound familiar? We’re here to share some habits that have held clients back in the past, and better yet, ways to move past them and onto your health goals. Listen in!

We’re joined by Sally Fallon Morell, founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation and author of best-selling cookbooks Nourishing Traditions andNourishing Fats among many more. Sally is dispelling myths about animal fats and instead sharing why they are critical for our health, from protecting us from heart disease, helping with cholesterol and critical for fetal development, among so much more. Listen in!

In 2011 two million more U.S. children, ages 4-17 years old, were diagnosed with ADHD compared to 2003. Add onto that 5% of the adult population also struggling with distractibility, a short attention span, time management issues, disorganization, impulsivity or procrastination. Listen in as we share certain foods that can help the brain function better, resulting in fewer symptoms along with which foods don’t help.

If you have been struggling with your weight, we have a question for you – is it possible that a lack of self-care is the cause of that struggle? It’s not often recognized but we’re sharing some of those self-sabotaging habits that many people have and don’t even realize. Listen in and get inspired for a fresh approach.

In the midst of a stressful life event, healthy eating often goes right out the window. However, that often makes an already hard situation much, much worse. We’re sharing today what foods can help you handle the stress of the situation, give you the energy to be as involved as you want to be and get through it in one piece.

1 in 10 Americans age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s and that number is growing every year, showing that we all need to be concerned with memory lapses. Since our brain is a very complicated machine we’re sharing what issues and foods could lead to memory issues and more importantly, what you can do today to protect your brain now and well into the future.

Half of those 50+ are at risk of breaking a bone and need to be concerned about their bone density. We’ll share warning signs and what you can do to help protect your bones, regardless of your age.

We’re sharing who gets shingles and who is at risk for developing the painful itching, fever and blisters. In addition we’ll explain exactly what is shingles and more importantly, what you can do to prevent it in the first place!

We’re sharing staggering research on how alcohol and sugar can increase the risk of breast cancer for both women and men. When was the last time, if ever, that you’ve pondered your breast cancer risk while out to happy hour with friends? We’ve got all the details to help you avoid lifestyle habits that are so easy to fall into, but can potentially be harmful.

Dr. Northrup said, “I firmly believe that growing older is inevitable, aging is optional.” and we tend to agree. Today we’re sharing what lifestyle habits support healthy cell function and what lifestyle habits work against it.

We’re sharing the estrogen connections with the many uncomfortable symptoms associated of fibrocystic breasts, endometriosis and fibroid tumors along with when they’re more likely to develop. Behind these hormonal disorders there is a nutrition connection to help you find relief. Listen in to learn more.

Chronic pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. With prescription pill and opioid addictions a growing national concern we’re talking about natural ways to manage your pain. A crucial listen for anyone suffering.

What can you do to prevent memory lapses, having brain fog, or losing your memory? Turns out quite a bit. Many believe that those “senior moments” are a normal sign of aging, but they are not and certainly don’t have to happen. Listen in as we share brain boosting habits that you can start using today!

We’re discussing two different autoimmune diseases – Crohn’s Disease and Colitis – both are inflammatory bowel diseases, and for both a healing diet of real food can help eliminate symptoms and get you feeling well again. Listen in!

After many topic requests on prostate health, we’re bringing in nutrition expert, Greg Peterson to share the cutting edge research about prostate problems. He’s also sharing nutrition strategies to reduce the risk of developing prostate problems. Listen in!

We’re sharing the background on why magnesium, zinc, and calcium are important for your body to function. Listen in for signs that you’re getting enough of these minerals and signs, like charley horses, brittle nails, insomnia or migraines, that you may be deficient.

The teenage years are often associated with the frustration of acne, which we’re here to help clear up. Listen in to learn what foods can cause inflammation which in turn often causes acne. We also share what a damaged intestinal tract has to do with acne, something that often surprises our clients.

During this podcast learn which food choices can help reduce anxiety.

We'll be exploring a new topic for us, all about how food and nutrients affect your gum health. It’s not often thought about, but our gums need certain nutrients from food in order to stay healthy. So, if you have been to your dentist recently and have been told you have bleeding gums or receding gums, or know someone who is dealing with that, listen in as we share what foods help, and which hurt your gums.

On the podcast today we’re helping women through menopause and peri-menopause. We walk through the common complaints that we hear from clients during this phase in life, along with actual nutritional solutions that can reduce symptoms such as hot flashes, poor sleep, depression and much more.