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Learn the connection between what you eat and how you feel. Join us each week as licensed nutritionists and dietitians from Nutritional Weight & Wellness share practical, real-life solutions for healthier living through balanced nutrition. For over 25 years, we’ve helped thousands of clients and listeners discover how real food – animal protein, healthy fat, nutrient-dense carbohydrates – can increase energy, stabilize moods, jumpstart metabolism, eliminate cravings, restore digestion, balance hormones and so much more! For recipes, articles and more, visit us at weightandwellness.com
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Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Potassium is an essential mineral for life. It's main role in the body is to keep fluid levels normal within our cells. It's also really important for our nerves to be able to send signals around the body and for our muscles to contract properly. Tune into this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Leah to learn all about Potassium and how to get more of it.
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
If you are a woman in your late 30s, 40s, or 50s, did you feel like as soon as your hormones started shifting and changing that the quality or quantity of your sleep got worse? You are not alone! The National Sleep Foundation gave a poll in 2022 and 60% of women in America said they only get a good night’s sleep less than half of the time, especially if they were in the perimenopause or menopause age range. Today we’ll cover why this happens and what you can do about it to get your beauty sleep back on track.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Vitamins are a great way to boost immunity, not only for kids but for everyone. As the weather gets colder and exposure to germs and bugs get higher it's important to keep our immune systems strong. Tune into this week's Ask a Nutritionist with Teresa to learn all about vitamins and more for immune health.
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
We’ve done a fair amount of cholesterol shows over the years because it is a big concern for many of our listeners, students, and clients. Cholesterol is a routinely tested health marker that gives you information on what’s going on in your body. What can you do nutritionally to help bring your cholesterol numbers into a good range? What can you do with food to keep your numbers in a positive place if they are already normal? We’ll share some client success stories along with food ideas to support your lab work.
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Melatonin is a hormone that is made by our bodies. It's used in many bodily functions including the timing of sleep. But it could also be used to treat migraines. Tune into this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Brandy to learn all about how melatonin can affect migraines.
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
We have an appealing show for everyone no matter your age! All of us are going through the aging process, but today we are talking about what habits could be prematurely aging your skin. Tune in to learn what you can add in nutritionally to have healthy, hydrated, glowing skin and better overall health.
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
HDL cholesterol is often referred to as good cholesterol. So higher numbers are good! High HDL cholesterol numbers can lower your risk for heart disease and stroke. Tune into this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Britni to learn all about way to increase your HDL cholesterol.
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
If you are a female listener between the ages of 40 – 70, chances are you are familiar with the terms perimenopause and menopause. In the United States, about 6,000 women DAILY and more than 2 million women yearly reach menopause. While symptoms vary from hot flashes to mood swings to sleep issues to night sweats and more, today we want to cover the dreaded weight gain during perimenopause and menopause. Tune in to learn the reasons why annoying weight gain occurs during this time of life and walk away with tips on what nutritional and lifestyle steps to take to get back to feeling like your old self.
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Palmitoylethanolamide or PEA is a chemical our bodies use to reduce pain and swelling. PEA can be increased through a proper diet as well as taking certain supplements. Tune into this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Britni to learn all about Palmitoylethanolamide.
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Our bodies need specific vitamins and minerals so we have energy, focus, good moods, and optimal metabolism. Have you ever thought about that? Your body craves nutrient dense foods in order to thrive. Today we’ll have a conversation on real food vs ultra-processed food, key vitamins and minerals your body needs for good metabolism, common symptoms of deficiency, and which foods to incorporate to feel your best.