Dishing Up Nutrition

PCOS & Weight Gain

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.

The Case Against Sugar

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?

Hidden Weight Gain Factors

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.

Knee Pain _ Food Makes A Difference

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.

Fats and Oils for Healing

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 & Intestinal Health

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.

Staying Well When Everyone Around You Is Sick

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 and Diarrhea in Children

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.

Post Gallbladder Surgery ... What Can I Eat?

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!

Why Skipping Meals Can Lead to Compulsive Eating

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!