Dishing Up Nutrition

Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night with leg or foot cramps, with your toes curling up? Or maybe it’s pain in your back, jaw or shoulders? All of the above are muscle cramps and today we’re sharing why you might be experiencing them and what to do about it. We’re joined by special guest Dr. Rob Silverman author of the book Inside – Out Health, as he helps explain why so many people today experience pain, inflammation, muscle cramps, and spasms. Listen in!

Preventing shedding strands starts in the kitchen? It does! Listen in for some practical ideas to keep your hair shiny, healthy and strong.

We’re diving into a complicated topic to help you understand how your thyroid works and why it might not be working. We’ll explain why the thyroid affects fatigue, weight gain, and depression and more importantly, what you can do about it.

We’re bringing back the popular Ask the Nutritionist podcast where we take listener calls on whatever nutrition questions are important to them. Listen in and here about nutrition advice for sleep problems, joint pain, thinning hair and much more.

We’re sharing how it’s possible to overcome the complex health condition called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or more frequently termed, PCOS. It affects between 5 to 20% of women who are of child bearing age … but many don’t even know they have it since they’ve never been diagnosed. We’ll look at some of the signs and symptoms of which includes infertility; PCOS is believed to be responsible for about 70% of infertility that couples experience.

We’re joined by special guest author Gary Taubes as he shares findings from his latest book The Case Against Sugar. Taubes has perhaps worked harder than anyone on understanding the role sugar plays in our diet and in our health. Join us as he shares the background of why two-thirds of adults are overweight or why one in seven people are diabetic and more importantly, what can we do about it?

If you’re frustrated by gaining weight and pounds not dropping as fast as you’ll want listen to today’s podcast as we’re joined by Ann Louise Gittleman, a New York Times best-selling author of over 30 nutrition books. Gittleman is sharing her research of 10 different hidden factors that influence why people gain weight and why they struggle to lose weight.

Have you ever slowed down to consider how the foods you eat can either help to increase joint pain or decrease joint pain? We’re sharing our BIG 3 foods that could be causing your achy knees. Listen in and learn how to find relief.

There are so many confusing messages out there about fat that many are confused at the idea that the right kind of fats are actually healing for the body. From MS to hormonal health and healing the body from an autoimmune condition, fats are so important! Listen in to learn how your body might benefit from more fat, what sources are the best (and most delicious!) and more.

Compulsive eating is a very complex problem, with many causes and many solutions. Today we’re sharing how some digestive problems and food sensitivities may be to blame.

Two nutritionists share five science based self-care tips to keep you healthy and thriving even in the midst of sick family and friends.

Constipation is difficult for an adult to figure out and deal with, so imagine how a child feels when faced with the same issues. Special guest, Dr. Struble, a practicing pediatrician and author of How To Be a Poop Detective joins us this week to help field listener calls, explain some causes of constipation and what parents can do to establish normal bowel function for their children.

While gallbladder removal is the most common surgery being performed people are confused about what they should eat and what’s off limits. Clients have asked – Do I have to stop eating butter? Can I still use mayonnaise? Should I get rid of all fat from my diet? We are going to answer all of those questions, and more, listen in!

Many people think compulsive eating is an emotional problem, when actually it is a biochemical problem and we’ll be sharing what causes it to really spin out of control. Plus, we have ideas to avoid those situations all together!

Coronary heart disease is the #1 cause of deaths the U.S. yet most people are confused about what causes it. We’re debunking the many misconceptions out there, for one, bacon, butter and eggs are NOT the cause of heart disease. Listen in to find out what is and how to protect yourself.

Don't settle for aches and pains without first taking a look at what you're eating. We're making the case for more natural, and permanent, care for your achy body. Listen in!

The teen years are tough already but anxiety and stress often make them even harder. What if we told you that what your teens are eating is directly related to how they are feeling. Help set them up with better habits for a life of better health with proper nutrition. Our hosts play a “Eat This, Not That” to show many examples of where nutritious food can easily be swapped for the sugary, mood-altering meals of the past.

After a holiday season full of unhealthy temptations it’s easy to get off track with eating and forget your motivation. We’re back in the New Year with a question to ask yourself to get you back on track and motivated for life.

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.