Sound Bites A Nutrition Podcast

Snacking, once culturally taboo, is now a legitimate pattern of eating, changing the way we eat and how we are nourished. 50% of all eating occasions are snacks, and consumers have greater expectations for snacks – seeking nourishment, optimization and pleasure. Dr. Shelley Balanko is Senior Vice President with The Hartman Group, a food culture consultancy. In this episode, we explore all things snacking, including when people are snacking, what kinds of snacks they are consuming, the motivation for snacking, and snacking preferences. For more info and resources: www.SoundBitesRD.com/117

"Everyone is different, therefore different approaches to weight management, or an overall healthy lifestyle, are to be expected." - Courtney McCormick, MPH, RDN, LDN, Manager of Clinical Research and Nutrition at Nutrisystem. Nutrigenomics is the study of how genes and diet interact to influence the way nutrients cause an individual's body to function. According to research, the human body contains about 20,000 – 25,000 genes. It is important to understand what health and weight loss strategies work best for you. Genetic testing can be used to recommend different strategies that may help you make more informed choices and achieve outcomes that contribute to overall health. Courtney McCormick is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a master's degree in public health. Currently, she serves as the Manager of Clinical Research and Nutrition at Nutrisystem. In this role, she helps support the nutritional strategy and clinical research for both the Nutrisystem and South Beach Diet brands. Courtney has focused most of her career in dietetics working in the area of weight management. Early in her career, she coordinated and managed programs that served to prevent childhood obesity. Now, at Nutrisystem, she works within Product Development and Research to develop programs and products that help support adults in managing a healthy weight. Resources: Nutrisystem Website The Leaf Lifestyle Blog DNA Body Blueprint Fact Sheet and White Papers South Beach Diet Website The Palm, Lifestyle Blog W.I.S.E. Choices: Weight Improvement, Satisfaction & Energy – Sound Bites Podcast #79 with Dr. James O. Hill Transformational Weight Loss: What You REALLY Need to Know About Exercise – Sound Bites Podcast #24 with James O. Hill Sound Bites is partnering with the American Association of Diabetes Educators! Here are some timely announcements related to diabetes: New insulin affordability resource and other access/affordability resources are available at DiabetesEducator.org/affordability Diabetes Alert Day is Tuesday, March 26. Understand your risk at DoIHavePrediabetes.org. Find out more about becoming a National Diabetes Prevention Program provider at DiabetesEducator.org/Prevention. A new scoping review and gaps analysis of Diabetes Online Communities was just released in the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology that supports its benefits as a tool for people with diabetes. For more information visit DiabetesEducator.org/PeerSupport.

Delve into the science, the psychology and the strategies behind good food and nutrition with Melissa, the Guilt-Free RD® - "because food shouldn't make you feel bad!" Melissa is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator. She has conversations with experts including researchers, academics, authors, dietitians and more on topics such as healthy diets, weight management, diabetes, agriculture, sustainability and more. Get credible information to help you make your own, well-informed nutrition decisions based on facts, not fear. For more information: www.SoundBitesRD.com

Too many people fail in the pursuit of a "perfect" diet. So let's ditch perfection and focus on a diet that is "good enough" - one that helps keep you healthy but also allows you to enjoy your life. Monica Reinagel is a licensed nutritionist, chef, and host of the Nutrition Diva podcast. Tune in to hear about her Nutrition GPA™ app and 30-Day Nutrition Upgrade™ program. For more info & resources visit: www.SoundBitesRD.com/115

"No one should have to give up their ethnic food because they have diabetes. A registered dietitian can teach them how to incorporate heritage foods into their diet." – Constance Brown-Riggs, an award-winning registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and the author of 3 books including her latest book, the Diabetes Guide to Enjoying Foods of the World. In this episode, Briggs shares tips and resources to help decrease the cultural divide between people with diabetes and healthcare providers. For more info & resources visit: www.SoundBitesRD.com/114

MSG (monosodium glutamate) is one of the most beloved and vilified ingredients in American history. Tune into this 3-part series on MSG & Umami to learn about the history, science and culinary applications from 4 different experts. Today's episode features Chef Chris Koetke and Dr. Tia Rains. They discuss the past and current research on MSG and the culinary applications of MSG and umami. For more information and resources visit www.SoundBitesRD.com/113

MSG (monosodium glutamate) is one of the most beloved and vilified ingredients in American history. Tune into this 3-part series on MSG & Umami to learn about the history, science and culinary applications from 4 different experts. Today's episode features registered dietitian Mary Lee Chin who shares insight into MSG's connection to Asian heritage and health topics – including the question of headaches. For more information and resources visit www.SoundBitesRD.com/112

MSG (monosodium glutamate) is one of the most beloved and vilified ingredients in American history. Tune into this 3-part series on MSG & Umami to learn about its history, science and culinary applications from 4 different experts. Today's episode features Sarah Lohman, a culinary historian and author of 'Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine'. She shares how and why history has influenced our perceptions of MSG. For more information and resources visit www.SoundBitesRD.com/111

Amy Myrdal Miller is a culinary dietitian and farmer's daughter who has lived well with Type 1 diabetes for 40 years. She shares her insight and advice about the safety and culinary applications of low- and no-calorie sweeteners. "Low calorie sweeteners provide options for people with diabetes. Do you have to use them? No. But doing so gives you the opportunity to 'spend your carbohydrates' in other ways." – Amy Myrdal Miller For more information and resources visit www.SoundBitesRD.com/110.

With all the conflicting information about which foods to eat, which exercise regime is best, and how much sleep to get, becoming "healthy" can feel like an overwhelming chore or even an impossible feat. But it is possible to become healthier—all it takes is a closer look at what really matters and focusing your time and energy where it will benefit you the most. Dr. Nair's book, Healthier You, breaks down a healthy lifestyle into proven, specific actions that make an actual difference, so you can ignore all of the expensive, time-consuming, inconvenient, and sometime dangerous practices and products that don't. Get more information and resources at www.SoundBitesRD.com/109.

The human brain is not wired for critical thinking and there are many barriers to changing our behavior. Dr. Jason Riis shares Nobel prize winning research to help us think more critically, and a 3-part strategy for understanding and improving behavior change efforts. Get the full shownotes and resources at www.SoundBitesRD.com/108.

"The research community has to wake up - and speak up about their research so it doesn't get misinterpreted. Better that the scientist communicates about their own research than the many other unqualified people who will - if they don't." - Dr. Taylor Wallace Can you trust research that's funded by the food industry? Do consumers really want "transparency" and what does that mean to them? Tune in to hear Dr. Taylor Wallace discuss industry funding, communicating nutrition science, and his adventures on the Dr. Oz show! Get the full shownotes and resources at www.SoundBitesRD.com/107

Get meal planning and prep advice straight from the experts - Toby Amidor and Jessica Levinson - as we discuss their new books, smart tips to get you started and answers to my recent dinnertime struggles. Meal planning and prep saves time on busy weeknights, gets a healthier meal on the table and helps reduce food waste. It's never too late to Do M.O.R.E. with Dinner – make this ordinary daily ritual extraordinary! Get the full shownotes and resources at www.SoundBitesRD.com/106.

Tune in as I talk with Ginger Hultin from Champagne Nutrition about alcohol and health. "For many people, drinking can fit into a healthy lifestyle if they find the right balance. It's important to understand the current intake guidelines and how alcohol affects your energy, weight, appetite, sleep, physical activity and stress. Is it adding to your life or detracting from it?" – Ginger Hultin Get the full shownotes and resources at www.SoundBitesRD.com/105.

"When it comes to sustainability, we need to think about the entire food system, not just the environmental footprints of individual foods. I encourage people to dig deeper into discussions of sustainable nutrition. For example, the social aspect of sustainability is critical and often ignored. Does advice to purchase one type of food or product meet someone's budget, preferences, food culture? We also need to look carefully at the entire food supply chain. At NCBA, we are trying to account for any and all impacts along the supply chain, right down to how many little pieces of paper are used between hamburger patties at ground beef processing facilities." – Dr. Sara Place, Animal Scientist Tune in as I talk with Dr. Place about the environmental, social and economic impacts of livestock production systems, what 'upcycling' is and where 'cow gas' really comes from. Get the full shownotes and resources at www.SoundBitesRD.com/104.

"Forty percent of food in the U.S. goes uneaten and ends up in our landfills. Contrary to popular belief, the consumer is the biggest culprit – NOT farmers, manufacturers or retailers. Reducing food waste is essential, and there are simple steps we can take to not only reduce food waste, but also help feed those who are hungry. Cook it, store it, share it – just don't waste it." – Dr. Joan Salge Blake Tune in as I talk "trash" with my friend and fellow dietitian Dr. Joan Salge Blake. We explore the topics of food waste, sell-by dates on labels, foodborne illness, and food insecurity. Get the shownotes and helpful resources at www.SoundBitesRD.com/103

"A great diet is one that balances what we know we need with what we don't want to live without. I'd never tell some they should never eat this food or that one. It's about how much and how often. Getting healthier has to be enjoyable." – Dr. Keith Ayoob Tune in as I talk with my friend and fellow dietitian Dr. Keith Ayoob about the sweetener stevia, umami – the fifth basic taste, and Keith's fun workout session with Lance Pekus the Cowboy Ninja. Get the shownotes, photos and resources at www.SoundBitesRD.com/102.

October is National Seafood Month so we are "diving" into all things seafood. If you're interested in sustainable aquaculture, farmed vs. wild salmon, or simply want to know how to get more seafood in your diet, tune in as I talk with Egil Sundheim, an expert from the Norwegian Seafood Council, and hear all about my trip of a lifetime to Norway. We're sharing some great resources, recipes and research on seafood. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/101

"Even if we're highly informed and agree on the same information – that information means different things to each of us and we prioritize it differently." Tune in as I talk with Dietram Scheufele, an expert in science communication who explains why information doesn't change hearts and minds, how the current media environment affects our decision making and why language matters (and doesn't matter). Get full show notes and more information: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/100

Tune in as two former supermarket dietitians dish about grocery shopping strategies, eating healthier on a budget, reducing food waste, career opportunities for dietitians, and the new resource: "Shopper Guidance in the Beef Case – From Confusion to Confidence." Whether you're a dietitian or a consumer, you'll come away with specific tips and resources for buying, cooking and eating healthier. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/99

Farmers have two options for weed control: herbicides or tillage. It's a trade-off – one is not better than the other. In some regions, tillage can be more damaging than herbicides because of soil erosion. There are many options for herbicides – some are harsher, more toxic and more environmentally impactful than others. If you have questions and want details about sustainable agriculture, crop farming, pesticides and herbicides, soil preservation, and other modern farming issues, this episode is for you! Tune in to hear the in-depth, day-to-day practices of a farmer who also happens to be a dietitian. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/98

Teresa Thorne is the Executive Director of the Alliance for Food and Farming, a non-profit organization comprised of both organic and conventional farmers. Join us as we explore one of the most important topics in nutrition: produce and pesticides. We discuss organic and conventional produce, regulations and safety standards, Farmer's Market Guide to safety, the pesticide residue calculator, how to wash your produce, and other important tips for enjoying more produce every day. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/97

Today's show is all about taking a look at diabetes through a generational lens. Everyone managing diabetes has a different perspective and experience and my guest, good friend and fellow dietitian and diabetes educator, Toby Smithson is here to educate us on the differences and the similarities among different generations as well as the latest research on low calorie sweeteners. This information will help everyone better understand how people can live well with diabetes. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/96

We are beginning to see more body diversity for girls and women in the media and social media…But what about boys? What messages are they getting about body size/shape and what images are they seeing? What can parents, coaches and healthcare professionals do to be more aware and supportive? My guests today, Heather Mangieri and Amy Reed, help me work through these questions and more around boys and body image. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/95

Have you heard that carbs are bad for you? Have you heard that whole grains are good for you? Would you be surprised to find out that it's not that simple? In fact, there's a lot more to the story than simple carbs vs. complex carbs. Dr. Julie Miller Jones has been conducting research, teaching nutrition and food science, and presenting to audiences all over the world for decades and she shares her wit and wisdom with us today about grains from research to myths and everything in between. Get full show notes and more information: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/94

Diabetes is a 24/7 disease and that means making important management decisions anytime, anywhere. Working with a diabetes educator or other healthcare professional is key, but the few hours many are able to spend with them isn't enough. Peer support communities can help fill in the gap. Tune in to hear what value you can gain from, or give to, these communities. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/93

Fake news and fearmongering are pervasive in the nutrition and health arena. Pseudoscience not only erodes critical thinking, it can cause real physical harm and sometimes death. Tune in to hear my conversation with health and law expert, Timothy Caulfield, about the power of pop culture, celebrity influence and the use of "science-y" language that confuses the public and gives the veneer of legitimacy. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/92

Understanding food allergies can be the difference between life and death in our schools – and that's not just limited to those affected by peanut allergies. Sherry Coleman Collins has first-hand experience of the school food nutrition environment, carefully navigating the 6% to 8% of children affected to avoid unpredictable anaphylaxis caused by some foods you might never have thought of as allergens. Tune in and discover what schools are implementing to address food allergies, what they could be doing better, and what you can do to encourage change. It's possible for parents to have no idea that their children are affected until they have a reaction to food at school, so a comprehensive approach is necessary and can save lives. Sherry has committed herself in the hope of alleviating the pressure on schools and children by promoting awareness, education and best practices. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/91

For all the Hamilton fans out there: How does a lawyer, teacher, mother-would-know food blogger, living in our nation's capital, grow up to be a hero and Hamilton cookbook author? What's her name, man? Her name is Laura Kumin and although there's a million things she hasn't done, when it comes to The Hamilton Cookbook, we don't have to 'wait for it' any longer! Laura's new cookbook takes you into Hamilton's home and to his table, with historical information, recipes, and tips on how you can prepare food and serve the food that our founding fathers enjoyed in their day. Tune in to hear all about cooking, eating and entertaining in Hamilton's world! You don't want to be the one saying "What'd I miss?!" Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/90

If you've heard that GMOs are bad, I want to introduce you to Pamela Ronald. She's a plant geneticist who is married to an organic farmer and they co-authored the book Tomorrow's Table: Organic Farming, Genetics and the Future of Food. This "strange marriage" can teach us all about the power of considering all tools, technology and innovations to reach our common goal for the future of sustainable agriculture and our planet. This is a must-listen episode! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/89

Although there's no magic bullet to overcome infertility, evidence shows that good nutrition can support fertility and healthy pregnancies in every stage. Join Sara Haas, Liz Shaw and me as we discuss how learning more about nutrition can empower you on the sometimes difficult and stressful journey of infertility. And make sure to stick around to the end to hear Liz's really exciting news! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/88

Candy Barnes owns an architectural design company in Virginia Beach, Virginia. To her surprise, she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a little over a year ago. Her hemoglobin A1c at diagnosis was over 11% (which means her average blood sugar was above 300 mg/dL) and was immediately put on insulin. Candy was very motivated to take care of herself and was able to do so with the help of a digital health tool called BlueStar. Her background in home economics and her desire to enjoy her grandchildren growing up were also key to her success. Today her A1c is down below 6% (which means her average blood sugar is below 126 mg/dL; 5.6 and below is considered "normal" blood sugar). She no longer takes insulin. She's on a small dose of metformin and has lost about 50 lbs. Hope Warshaw is a dietitian and certified diabetes educator. She's been in the field of nutrition and diabetes as a consultant, counselor and writer for nearly 40 years. Hope is the author of several books published by American Diabetes Association. Eat Out, Eat Well and Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy are her two most current books. Hope is a consultant to WellDoc, the developer of BlueStar. Tune in to the show to find out: What symptoms Candy had How home economics classes helped Candy create her own 5-day menu How Candy was able to lose 50 pounds What the BlueStar app entails The best thing about digital health tools like BlueStar How healthcare providers are using digital health tools to monitor and manage diabetes For the full show notes and resources visit www.SoundBitesRD.com

"My dream as both a mother and a registered dietitian nutritionist is for families to start small by cooking together one day a week and then adding another day. Pretty soon you'll be planning your weekly menu together! I especially want kids to dabble in the kitchen to experiment with new foods and learn basic cooking skills." – Vicki Shanta Retelny Vicki Shanta Retelny is The Lifestyle Nutritionist. She is a Chicago-area nutrition professional, media and culinary consultant, and a mom of 2 school-aged children. By 2020, the World Health Organization estimates that two-thirds of all diseases will be the result of lifestyle choices, such as overeating, inactivity and smoking. Nutrition is one of Healthy People 2020's main Health Leading Indicators, which means what people eat is a public health priority and dietitians need to be at the forefront. Vicki's work with individuals, families and corporations focuses on cooking simple meals together and creating a community in the kitchen. Tune in to the show to find out: What recipes Vicki and Melissa made together What Vicki's Total Body Diet entails What Vicki's food philosophy is Specific ways to "evolve" your eating For the full show notes and resources visit www.SoundBitesRD.com

"IBS patients experience such life-altering symptoms that they report being willing to give up to 25% of their remaining life for a treatment that offers symptom relief (according to an international survey)." – Kate Scarlata Kate Scarlata is a registered dietitian and NY Times Best Selling author with expertise in digestive health. Her new book, The Low FODMAP Diet: Step by Step, was published in December 2017. Kate launched a grassroots campaign called "I Believe in Your Story" which raises funding for research for IBS and provides a safe place for patients to share their stories on her blog and on Instagram. She advocates for IBS patients so they can get the medical guidance and care they desperately need and deserve. Kate also has a private practice in Massachusetts. Tune in to the show to find out: What does FODMAP stand for? What foods contain FODMAPs? What is the FODMAP diet? Why are there three phases to the diet? What can you do if you suffer with digestive distress? For the full show notes and resources visit www.SoundBitesRD.com

"Food and agriculture innovation doesn't come only from Monsanto, Cargill, and McDonald's. It comes from students, nonprofit scientists, university professors, and struggling entrepreneurs. Fostering an environment that is hostile to innovation and growth in food and agriculture not only thwarts the plans of Big Food but also makes it harder for scientists to get their innovations to market." – Jayson Lusk Jayson Lusk is a food and agricultural economist who studies what we eat and why we eat it. He is a Distinguished Professor and Head of the Agricultural Economics program at Purdue University and the author of: Unnaturally Delicious: How Science and Technology are Serving Up Super Foods to Save the World (2016) and The Food Police: A Well-Fed Manifesto about the Politics of Your Plate (2013). A researcher, writer and speaker, Lusk has published more than 190 articles in peer reviewed scientific journals on topics ranging from the economics of animal welfare to consumer preferences for GMOs to the impacts of new technologies and policies. He has been listed as one of the most prolific and cited food and agricultural economists of the past two decades, won numerous research awards, given hundreds of lectures for businesses, nonprofits, trade industry organizations, and universities in the US and abroad, and has been interviewed or published or appeared in national media outlets such as the New York Times and Fox News. Tune in to the show to find out: Do people really want to know more about farming? Why transparency isn't always appreciated Why cage-free isn't what most people think What Jayson learned from a group of pessimistic students What Jayson says about the microwave, broccoli and kale Why people keep romanticizing agriculture What the "vote-buy" paradox is Some of the unintended consequences of clean labels How the concept of "trade-offs" can help us think differently For the full show notes and resources visit www.SoundBitesRD.com

"Happiness is a health issue. This is the founding principle of my first book which aims to teach women how to work with their bodies, treat themselves with empathy, and embrace this truth: You cannot be on a diet and be kind to yourself at the same time." – Rebecca Scritchfield Rebecca Scritchfield is a registered dietitian, certified exercise physiologist, author of the book Body Kindness: Transform Your Health From the Inside Out—and Never Say Diet Again, and host of the Body Kindness podcast. She runs a non-diet private practice focused on well-being enhancement in Washington, DC. After coming to terms with her own body image issues and chronic dieting, she realized that a 'weight loss focused' approach was not helpful to her clients. This inspired her to embark on a multi-year journey of studying positive psychology, motivational interviewing, and the research around weight-inclusive approaches to improving health. For the full show notes and resources visit www.SoundBitesRD.com

"It's never too late to eat well, move well and be well. And it doesn't have to be hard, either. Too many people think it's "too hard, or too expensive, or too time consuming, or too late" but it isn't! Small steps toward food and fitness can reap big rewards. People over 50 are interested in nutrition and health but they don't know where to get credible, common sense information – that's why this book was born!" – Dr. Chris Rosenbloom Dr. Chris Rosenbloom wanted to be a dietitian since she was a teenager. Her high school year book picture has "future dietitian" under it. Today, she has over 40 years' experience in nutrition, is a registered dietitian nutritionist and nutrition professor emeriti at Georgia State University in Atlanta. She recently released her first consumer book, Food & Fitness After 50, which she co-authored with Bob Murray, PhD, FACSM and was published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Chris runs a small business, Chris Rosenbloom Food & Nutrition Services LLC, to provide nutrition consultation to food and nutrition marketing firms, food companies, and professional organizations. For the full show notes and resources visit www.SoundBitesRD.com

I'm taking you behind the scenes of my show today! Find out what's in store for the show in 2018, which episodes are my faves and which ones are rated most popular. Get answers to some questions I'm often asked but haven't discussed before on the show. Learn what I think the secret sauce is and if I'm going to monetize the show! Be sure to take my survey – I would love to hear your feedback!! On my Sound Bites Podcast I delve into the science, the psychology and the strategies behind good food and nutrition. I interview a variety of guests on a variety of topics pertaining to the latest research on food, nutrition, diets, medical conditions and agriculture. I strive to promote sound science, smart nutrition and good food, so that my listeners can make their own, well-informed nutrition and health decisions based on facts, not fear. Join in on my conversations with some of the best and the brightest in the field of nutrition and learn about tips and resources to help make meaningful steps toward better health. For the full show notes and resources visit www.SoundBitesRD.com

"You do not have to give up the foods you love for the sake of your health. In fact, trying to do so will only backfire as deprivation creates more cravings, not less. Small changes really can make a big difference. I believe the best, and the easiest, way to better health is simply to cook. A little bit of kitchen "magic" can go a long way!" – Marlene Koch Known as a "Magician in the Kitchen" for her amazing ability to make excess sugar, fat and calories simply disappear, Marlene Koch is a nationally recognized registered dietitian nutritionist, culinary expert, television personality, and the New York Times bestselling author of the Eat What You Love series of cookbooks. A frequent guest on national television including QVC, Marlene passionately believes everyone should be able to enjoy all the foods they love, and be healthy too. Or, as Marlene like to say, everyone deserves chocolate cake. For the full show notes and resources visit www.SoundBitesRD.com

Dr. James O. Hill is a Professor of Pediatrics & Medicine, and Director of the Colorado Nutrition Obesity Research Center. Dr. Hill's research examines factors that contribute to obesity and factors that are important in reducing obesity. He is a co-founder of the National Weight Control Registry and co-author of the book State of Slim: Fix Your Metabolism and Drop 20 Pounds in 8 Weeks on the Colorado Diet. Dr. Hill shares his insight and learnings from his work, along with the newly published research study: The Beef WISE Study: Beef's Role in Weight Improvement, Satisfaction, and Energy. This research was conducted at the University of Colorado and adds to the growing body of evidence demonstrating lean beef can contribute to a healthy weight loss diet. Funding for this research was provided by a grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, the National Center for Research Resources and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Colorado Nutrition Obesity Research Center, and the Beef Checkoff. For the full show notes and resources visit www.SoundBitesRD.com

"I think the biggest value I provide is helping people find that fine line between good science and bad science. I enjoy being able to read through scientific studies, then make them sound like English - not like a foreign language, telling people clearly why bad science is inaccurate, and furthermore cutting through the occasional bit of bad science reporting.... with a side of dirty jokes." – SciBabe aka Yvette d'Entremont Yvette d'Entremont (AKA SciBabe) is a scientist, writer and public speaker. She worked as an analytical chemist for years before running SciBabe full time. This platform allows her to fight myths and pseudoscience using a combination of science and humor. Yvette holds a B.S. in chemistry, a B.A. in theatre, and a Master's degree in forensic science with a concentration in biological criminalistics. Yvette is partnering with SPLENDA® to develop humorous, evidence-based content that "debunks junk science" about sucralose. For the full show notes and resources, visit www.soundbitesrd.com

"Food is one of the most intimate relationships we have. At General Mills Bell Institute we are interested in what people are really doing and what they really need. We are on the journey with our consumers, making changes along the way, and making sure we are meeting modern day health & wellness trends. After all, our purpose is to "Serve the world by making food people love." – Amy Cohn Amy Cohn is a Registered Dietitian and a Manager at General Mills Bell Institute of Health, Nutrition & Food Safety where she engages with Registered Dietitians and other health professionals on topics pertaining to food, health, and nutrition. As a health & nutrition steward for General Mills, Amy leads the Global Professional Partnerships team building and scaling relationships with impactful health influencers around the world and communicating science in a compelling, engaging and sharable manner. Prior to General Mills, Amy worked as a Nutrition & Culinary Services Director in the long-term care and assisted living industry, a clinical Registered Dietitian in the VA Health Care Systems and in nutritional and pharmaceutical sales. Dietetics is her second career – she has a BFA in acting and enjoyed working as an actress on stage and on TV. For the full show notes and resources visit www.SoundBitesRD.com

Stacey is an award-winning broadcaster and speaker. She produces and hosts the weekly podcast Diabetes Connections. For more than a decade, Stacey hosted Charlotte's top-rated morning radio news show. She worked as a TV anchor and reporter in Charlotte at CBS affiliate WBTV and in Syracuse and Utica, New York. She won several Associated Press awards in her time as a TV medical reporter. Stacey's son, Benny, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2006, one month before he turned two years old. Shortly thereafter, Stacey began writing about diabetes and is now a community blogger & speaker for Animas Corporation (part of Johnson & Johnson). She is very active with the Charlotte Chapter of JDRF and donates all profits from her award-winning cookbook, I Can't Cook, But I Know Someone Who Can, to JDRF. For the full show notes and resources, visit www.soundbitesrd.com.

Ellie Krieger is a registered dietitian and the leading go-to nutritionist in the media today, helping people find the sweet spot where delicious and healthy meet. She is the host and executive producer of the Public Television cooking series "Ellie's Real Good Food," and well known as the host of Food Network's hit show "Healthy Appetite." Ellie is a New York Times bestselling, James Beard Foundation and IACP award-winning author of five cookbooks. Her most recent is You Have it Made: Delicious, Healthy Do-Ahead Meals (Jan 2016). She is a weekly columnist for The Washington Post and she has been a columnist for Fine Cooking, Food Network magazine and USA Today. Ellie speaks regularly at events around the country, appears on national television shows, such as Today, Good Morning America, and The Wendy Williams Show, and has been featured in magazines like Better Homes and Gardens, People, and Self, to name a few. You can read the full show notes and resources at www.soundbitesrd.com.

"I honestly believe this is a public health concern, particularly for those at risk for heart-related conditions" – Ellen Schutt Ellen Schutt is the Communications Director with GOED, the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s. GOED is an omega-3 trade association that works to educate about the importance of marine omega-3s. Most Americans (95%) do not get enough omega-3s and may not even be aware they aren't getting enough. Omega-3s are important for many different reasons: heart health, brain health, eye health, and prenatal and maternal health. In this episode, we discuss the health benefits and the various options to increase omega-3 intake. For the full show notes go to www.soundbitesrd.com.

"Research suggests that preconception lifestyle, which includes the time between pregnancies, matters more than ever before – and for MEN, too!" – Liz Ward Elizabeth Ward is an award-winning nutrition communicator and author of several books about family nutrition. Her latest book is Expect the Best, Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During and After Pregnancy. As a registered dietitian, writer, recipe developer, and mother of three, Liz believes in progress, not perfection, and so she blogs at BetterIsTheNewPerfect.com.

"I'm passionate about empowering people to make the best food choices they can in their everyday lives, without fear, guilt, or doubt. Eating isn't a contest we're all in to see who does it the best. It's a personal journey where you get to show up for practice every single day, ready or not".– Robyn Flipse Robyn has been a registered dietitian nutritionist for over 40 years and has worked in a variety of settings, including heading the nutritional care department in a hospital, running a busy private practice, teaching nutrition courses at several colleges and developing specifications for dietetic foods for a specialty food company. For the past 15 years she has operated her own Nutrition Communications business where she draws on her credentials as a cultural anthropologist to interpret changing eating patterns and food trends for food companies and how they may impact dietary policy. You can read the full notes at www.soundbitesrd.com

"It's never too late to turn back the clock on your health! Simple lifestyle changes can help reverse damage, regardless of past health mistakes, to help you live, feel and look years younger." – Dr. Michael Roizen Michael Roizen, MD, Chief Wellness Officer and Chair, Wellness Institute of the Cleveland Clinic, is a Past Chair of a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee and a former editor for six medical journals. He has published more than 165 peer-reviewed scientific papers, 100 textbook chapters, 30 editorials, and four medical books. He is one of the cofounders of the website RealAge.com, and still chairs its Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Roizen is also the co-author of the New York Times bestselling YOU: Owner's Manual series of books, author of This is Your Do-Over: The 7 Secrets to Losing Weight, Living Longer and Getting a Second Chance at the Life You Want, and co-author of AGE-PROOF: Living Longer Without Running Out of Money or Breaking a Hip.

"Ditching diets doesn't mean you are letting yourself go; it means you are letting yourself be." – Beth Rosen Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN is a Registered Dietitian and owner of Goodness Gracious Living Nutrition. She practices a non-diet philosophy and is a Health at Every Size® practitioner. Her practice is located in Southbury, CT and virtually. Beth has a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, both in Nutrition, and has been working in the field for over 20 years. She subscribes to a non-judgmental, weight-neutral approach to wellness and has credited her clients' success to the idea that small changes add up to big results. Beth provides her clients with the tools to restore their bodies to health – whether it is by freeing themselves from the vicious, chronic cycle of dieting and empowering them to heal their relationship with food and their body, or freeing themselves from the quality-of-life altering symptoms of digestive diseases. In addition to working one-on-one with clients, Beth has written for major publications, overhauled school lunch programs, and created nutrition programming for individuals and community groups. You can read the full show notes at www.soundbitesrd.com

"Don't fall prey to diets that eliminate whole food groups, especially grains and carbs. Whole grains like sorghum can provide beneficial nutrients to the diet and allow some great fun and variety, too." – Lauren Harris-Pincus Sorghum was recently named the "It Grain" by the James Beard Foundation. It's a naturally gluten-free whole grain, it's high in fiber and antioxidant rich, and it's good for digestive health and blood pressure. On this episode we hear from a dietitian and recipe developer who shares tangible tips to use sorghum in your diet to boost your nutrition, and a representative from the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) about the history, farming and sustainability of sorghum, as well as tips for using sorghum syrup as a marinade blend when you're grilling! Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, is a nutrition communications specialist, speaker, spokesperson, and dietitian in private practice where she specializes in weight management and prediabetes. She is the owner and blogger behind nutritionstarringyou.com and author of the newly released book: The Protein-Packed Breakfast Club, which features easy, high protein breakfast recipes with 300 calories or less to help you lose weight and boost metabolism. She is a consultant for the USCP. Doug Bice is the Market Development Director for the USCP and has a background in the Battery Industry, Metals Recycling, and Biofuels. You can read the full show notes at www.soundbitesrd.com