Dishing Up Nutrition

Nutritional Connections to Autism

Currently autism effects 1 in 90 kids.   Studies show up to 90% of children with development delays are sensitive to gluten.  Tune in this week to hear Darlene Kvist, LN and Anna Derhak, LN welcome special guest Dr. Stacie Macari to hear the connection of food and nutrients to the symptoms of autism and developmentally delayed children.

Nutritional Solutions to Menopause

Symptoms of menopause; hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, trouble sleeping and bone loss are different with every woman some can be severe others more of a nuisance.  Did you know that nutrition can play a major role in reducing or eliminating these and many other symptoms of menopause?  This week Darlene Kvist, Licensed Nutritionist and Wendy Cates-Dancer, Registered Nurse discuss how balanced eating and natural supplements can help.

Organic, Free Range, Natural, Local - What do all these really mean?

What is the difference between organic, free range, natural and local foods?  Is organic really better or is it just marketing?  This week Darlene Kvist, Licensed Nutritionist and Kara Carper, Nutrition Educator are joined by special guest Liz McMann from Mississippi Market Coop to explain the differences and to dispel the myth that it's too expensive to feed a family on healthy food.

Animal Nutrition: What’s in Your Pet Food?

This weeks show is dedicated to man's best friend and all our other special animal companions.  Darlene Kvist, Licensed Nutritionist is joined by special Marion Nestle, Ph.D., M.P.H., and Katie K9.

Picky Eaters

Do you have a picky eater in the family?  Maybe they won't eat vegetables or maybe it's meat they won't eat.  Cassie Weness, RD and Tamara Brown, RD, along with special guest Angela Makepeace, explain the connection to an out balance intestinal tract and picky eating.  They also share a few tips, tricks and recipes that any picky eater will enjoy.

Foods for Weight Loss

Are cravings sabotaging your weight loss goals? Are you eating healthy but still can’t lose weight? This week Cassie Weness, Registered Dietitian and Kristen Gunderson, Nutrition Educator discuss which foods help rev up your metabolism and help control cravings. Also joining Cassie and Kristen is a representative from Nature’s Prime Organic Foods, www.npofoods.com, to chat about the benefits of organic, grass fed meat.  For Dishing Up Nutrition listeners receive an extra 20% off any order at npofoods.com by typing "wellness" into the promotion code field when checking out.

Nutrition For Memory and Focus

Are you struggling with senior moments such as word recall or remembering names?  Maybe you can't remember where you put your keys?  Listen this week to Darlene Kvist, Licensed Nutritionist and Wendy Cates-Dancer, RN and learn which foods you eat on a daily basis help or hinder your memory and focus.

Foods For Good Moods

You probably understand that what you eat affects how much you weigh, but have you thought about how your food choices affect your brain chemistry? The right foods can have a huge effect on your mood, energy, and stress and anxiety levels. Tune in this week to hear Darlene Kvist, Licensed Nutritionist, Tamara Brown, Registered Dietitian and guest Kate Crosby discuss which foods help balance moods, increase energy and decrease stress.

Foods For Great Energy

Wish you had more energy? Do you always feel exhausted? This week Licensed Nutritionist, Darlene Kvist and Nutrition Educator, Kara Carper explain which foods sap your energy and which foods to eat for maximum energy.

Ask the Nutritionist _ July 2010

Licensed Nutritionists Darlene Kvist and Anna Derhak answer caller's nutrition questions.