Dishing Up Nutrition

Nutrition & Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is the most common type of gastrointestinal cancer and rates of diagnosis have nearly doubled in people under the age of 55. Because of this rise, in 2021 the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued the recommendation that the screening age for colonoscopies be lowered to 45 for those at an average risk for developing colorectal cancer. Today, our dietitians will add some nutritional information and lifestyle habits to the cancer conversation to help with the stress and questions that might come up with a diagnosis or a goal for prevention.

Managing Triglycerides While Gluten Free - Ask a Nutritionist

Triglycerides are the most common form of fat in our bloodstream. Excess triglycerides that our body makes will be stored in your fat cells for later use. If your number is elevated that usually that means you are consuming too many carbohydrates for your body to be able to utilize. Unfortunately most gluten free options are higher in carbohydrates. So how can manage triglycerides and be gluten free? Tune in to this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Britni to find out how.

Weight Loss Habits

Many folks have found themselves carrying a few extra pounds after experiencing the stress of the pandemic, so if this is you, you’re not alone. In today’s show, we’ll cover why stress can have such an impact on the body, how insulin plays a role in weight gain, and a handful of habits you can incorporate into your day to help you feel better, reduce stress, lose weight, and have the energy to do what you love.

All About Cheese - Ask a Nutritionist

Cheese. Is it good or bad? Should it be full fat or low fat? How much is okay? Tune into this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Leah to get all those answers and more.

The After Effects of Covid

When a virus is new, especially a global pandemic virus, it’s hard to know what to expect when it comes to longer term effects and symptoms. The only way to know is to experience it, and we’re three years in, so more and more folks are reporting a variety of symptoms and aftereffects. Experts know now that long haul Covid is not a single illness, but it’s an umbrella term. Are you someone who has tested positive for Covid, or maybe you had all the symptoms that indicated you had Covid? How are you feeling post-virus? Because Covid is an inflammatory disease and condition that hits the respiratory system and the mucous membranes of the nose, mouth, and eyes, we want to share with you today how to reduce inflammation in your body, understand the phases your body goes through when catching a virus, and how to create an anti-inflammatory eating plan to be your best prevention plan going forward!

Are You Iron Deficient? - Ask a Nutritionist

Iron plays a very important role in our bodies. From DNA synthesis to carrying oxygen all over the body. So what happens when you aren't getting enough iron? Tune in to this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Britni to find out if you have any of the symptoms of an iron deficiency.

The Forever Diet

From the research and our experience in clinic, we know a highly restrictive diet is not a long-term weight management plan. In today’s show, we’ll be discussing why those diets haven’t worked in the past and how there IS a way of eating that is a sustainable way of life and not a temporary solution. The bonus to this approach is that you can still lose weight while feeling satisfied and not deprived – it’s what we call “The Forever Diet”. Tune in to learn more about some popular nutrition trends as we give you some questions to ask yourself to gauge what works for you and your individual biochemistry.

Digestive Changes As We Age - Ask a Nutritionist

Have you ever wondered why you can't eat the same way you did when you were a kid? Is it just because you're getting older? There's a handful of different things it could be. Tune in to this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Leah to learn all about how and why our digestive systems change as we get older.

Nutrition To Age Well

What should you eat to maintain your muscles, bones, memory, cardiovascular health, skin and hair, and your energy? What are anti-aging foods? What are the foods you should avoid? The way we eat throughout our lifetime impacts how fast and the way we age. No matter how old you are, you can start making changes to your nutrition and lifestyle choices now that will help you live a life of vitality.

Ask a Nutritionist - Breakfast Ideas

Are you stuck in the American breakfast rut of eating sweet things in the morning? Looking for new healthier ideas for breakfast? Listen in to this week episode of ask a nutritionist with Britni as she discusses some new way to think about our first meal of the day.