Dishing Up Nutrition

No matter what or how you’re celebrating this time of year, those office parties and gatherings with friends and family can derail your healthy eating habits. Today we’re sharing inspirational success stories, the background on what we mean when we say “Eating in balance.” and more tips and tricks to keep you motivated and on track this season. Learn how to keep your blood sugar balanced and why that will help avoid that plate of cookies.

We’re sharing what we loved about the book The Happiness Diet that asks “What if you discovered that the best place to begin your personal pursuit of happiness is at the end of your fork”.

Two women who have recovered from eating disorders are sharing how their gut health was connected to their success.

We’re diving into a topic we’ve never covered kidneys. Listen in to learn what to eat, and what not to, to protect our very delicate and are easily damaged kidneys.

We’re sharing the real food choices of a client who has put her Multiple Sclerosis symptoms into remission. For those who struggle with this MS and understand the devastating impact this podcast is not to be missed.

We’re talking “liquid candy” today. While most people wouldn’t eat 12 tsp. of sugar, they will drink a can of soda with 12 tsp. of sugar without giving it a second thought. To tell us what this is doing to your body we’re joined by Dr. Marion Nestle, author of Soda Politics – Taking on Big Soda and Winning.

When struggling to lose weight most people never consider one huge factor … their sleep. We’re sharing how your body copes with sleep deprivation and how you can get more of it.

We’re talking stroke prevention and stroke rehabilitation today. With special guest Kurt Stiles, author of Cooking to Save Your Life, we’ll share the best foods to eat (and which to avoid) to heal your brain if you or someone you know is recovering from a stroke.

Two nutritionists and one of their children who can speak from experience share ideas on how to keep kids safe and satisfied with suitable snacks and meals.

A well thought out review of the book Always Hungry written by Dr. David Ludwig, author, practicing endrocrinologist and researcher at Boston Children's Hospital and professor of nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health. The theme presented throughout the book is low-fat diets work against you leaving you hungry and craving processed carbs and sugar.

Back pain is the #2 reasons people visit the doctor with 8 out of 10 people experiencing it at some point in their lives. Tune in for an amazing story of how nutrition stopped one woman's chronic back pain and spasms that she'd been experiencing for 30 years!

Important information for helping your body recover after surgery in addition to helping prevent illness in the first place.

A topic topics no one wants to talk about yet it affects 33 million Americans. Listen in to learn, believe it or not, that what you eat can help your incontinence or make incontinence worse.

1/3 of the U.S. has fatty liver disease, an astounding number. Listen in to learn why so many bodies store fat in the liver, where it doesn’t belong, and more importantly, what we can do about it.

If aching feet are causing you to miss out on your favorite activities, listen in to learn the connection between what you're eating and how your tired feet are feeling.

Teens need to build strong bones so they can have strong bodies when they get older, unfortunately it’s not often something young people think or know about, until today.

Aging doesn’t have to mean feeling achy, tired and the list of maladies to come goes on and on. Listen in to learn how to protect your health with real food.

Two nutritionists share what real food can do to combat the frustrations of a compulsive eater.

Recent studies have shown that The Biggest Loser doesn’t lead to successful weight loss. We’ll explore what healthy weight loss really means and hear from Nell who lost an amazing 90 pounds by following our tips.

Get the real scoop behind the connection between alcohol and cravings, weight gain, cancer, and the frequently discussed heart health.

Did you know that 99% of contaminants in water have no taste? Listen in to learn what might be in your water and what you can do to protect your family from unwanted chemicals.

Food allergies are rising, dramatically so among children. Listen in as nutritionists share firsthand experience at navigating life with allergies or sensitivities.

Bowel movements are daily clues to what’s going on in your body. Listen in to hear common stool characteristics decoded and ideas on how to make your stool more regular.

There are many reasons to change your nutrition to change your life. Tune in to discover yours and hear some powerful examples.

How to eat right to keep your body healthy and functioning well.

Are you worried about how strong your bones are? Listen in to learn what foods strengthen your bones and which can hurt them. Let’s keep your bones healthy your whole life, even as an older adult.

More people are wanting to eat healthier yet fast food sales are off the charts. We’re exploring why people choose fast food and offering ideas to help you avoid the fast food lane.

Confused what low blood sugar really does? Tune in to learn the negative ways your body reacts when your blood sugar gets low and what you can do about it.

Two nutritionists weigh in with some of the causes of acne or rosacea, not just an annoying symptom of adolescence anymore. Listen in to learn how to manage your skin, naturally.

Surprisingly most heartburn and acid reflux is caused by a lack of stomach acid, not an excess. Listen in to learn what foods can be triggers for these intense symptoms and which could help prevent them.

What does nutrition have to do with autism? Parents and family friends of autistic children will want to listen in to learn what foods our nutritionists suggest to help children experience their environments with less fear.

Is your dinner causing you pain or maybe what you had for breakfast? Two nutritionists share how to listen to your body and discover what foods may be causing your aching joints.

Special guest Dr. Mary Newport joins the podcast to discuss her latest book The Coconut Oil and Low Carb Solution for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Other Diseases.

Most people are surprised to hear that we have the power to reduce our risk of developing cancer by changing our diet, our lifestyle, our environment. Listen to our latest podcast to learn more.

Two nutritionists share ideas on how to take care of yourself, staying healthy, happy and full of energy to better assist others.

Feeling hot, feeling crabby and gaining weight … is this what I think it is? But I didn’t think I was old enough? Listen in to learn more.

Learn what foods stress your body and which help ease the impact of autoimmune conditions like M.S. Special guest Dr. Terry Wahls joins us to discuss.

LDL, HDL, triglycerides, what exactly does it all mean? Listen in as nutritionists clarify and debunk those confusing cholesterol terms and what you can learn from your numbers.

Through proper nutrition you can keep your brain healthy year after year. Listen in as William J. Walsh, PhD and Nutritional Weight & Wellness nutritionists discuss how.

We have the power to prevent diabetes, and to control the associated health complications and/or the progression of the disease. Listen in to learn how.

Dr. Lewis, founder and President of the Brain Health Education and Research Foundation joins Dishing Up Nutrition to discuss the important topic of how to restore health to injured brains.

No matter what kind of arthritis you or a loved one has, there are several different nutrition strategies to help reduce your joint inflammation and ultimately reduce your pain.

Your brain needs critical nutrients to produce good mood chemicals, listen in to learn what foods help and what foods hurt your mood.

New science is pointing to an important factor in losing weight … your gut health. Confused? You’re not alone. Listen in to learn what the bacteria in your gut have to do with your metabolism and ultimate weight loss.

Nutritionist hosts Dar Kvist and Lea Wetzell answer listeners health related questions. Listen in to learn a full menu of real food to fight sugar cravings, supplement ideas and much more.

How many people can relate to months of sugar overload? From Halloween candy, to Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, New Year champagne and the list goes on and on. Listen in for six steps on how to cut out the sweets and reap the numerous benefits.

After adopting a real food lifestyle, our unique biochemistry sometimes calls for supplements. Today we’ll advise and answer questions on supplement use, what works to normalize cholesterol, support your joints, speed up healing and more.

Nutritionists often hear, “my heartburn is out of control,” especially around the holidays. This podcast shares some simple solutions to avoid getting heartburn not only for the holiday season but for all year long.

Food labeling is confusing. From “natural,” to “non-GMO,” “organic,” “conventional,” “cage-free,” “Genetically Modified,” and the list goes on. This Dishing Up Nutrition podcast aims to clarify these terms and give you the confidence to choose as you shop.

The holidays are a tough time to eat healthy but it is possible. We have six tips to share, starting the easiest, never arrive hungry to a party, and share five more that are proven to help.