Dishing Up Nutrition

A question we often get is “what is the best diet for someone with MS?” Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, is a chronic disease affecting the nervous system. In today’s episode, our dietitians will cover what foods inflame and what foods support the nervous system. We’ll offer meal ideas and a helpful nutrient to get in supplement form if interested to support healing.

Are monk fruit and stevia good for you? How can you add them to a healthy meal plan? Join registered and licensed dietician Amy Crum as she dives into the myths and studies about the increasingly popular sugar substitutes. 

In this episode on perimenopause (the transition to menopause), we discuss two of the most common symptoms that women experience when their hormones start to change: problems with sleep and increased anxiety. The show will cover, the definition of perimenopause, symptoms of how anxiety and sleep issues might present for women in this stage, how the changes of the two hormones progesterone and estrogen impact anxiety and sleep, and what nutritional solutions you can try to reduce anxiety, increase stress resilience, and wake up feeling rested.

Calcium is an important mineral for muscles and hormones, as well for supporting bone health and preventing osteoperosis, and calcium supplements are very popular.

But recent concerns have suggested that while we may be protecting our bones with supplements, we may be doing our heart a disservice in the process. And one may wonder, is there any truth to this?

Join registered and licensed dietician Leah today as she discusses the latest research, dietary options, and tips for safe supplementation - and learn how to find and get the most out of your calcium intake.

 

According to the American Lung Association, 1/3 of Americans have an environmental risk factor that may contribute to their asthma, COPD, lung cancer, allergies, and heart disease due to our current air quality. Since we can’t control air pollution or wildfires, we can try to reduce the burden on our lungs and to reduce our inflammation from the inside out. And since this is a nutrition podcast, we’re going to talk about foods and nutrients that can help keep our airways healthy and support our immune system. Join our two dietitians as they give some practical tips on supporting lung health!

Are you looking to get the most out of your cookware?

Teflon and nonstick pans were once a staple of the midcentury family kitchen. But how did the manufacturers manage a nonstick coating? Learn about the risks of Teflon and the PFA chemicals used to treat these types of cookware - and discover the many varieties of safer coating alternatives with Monica on today's episode Ask a Nutritionist!

By now, you’ve probably heard the term ‘gluten free’ and know at least one person who is on a gluten free diet. Today we’re going to help you understand why gluten free diets have become so common, who could benefit from taking gluten out of their diet, and how to do it from a healthy, real food approach. In addition, we’ll be explaining why foods labeled ‘gluten free’ aren’t always a safe choice and actually might be doing more harm than good.

Pregnancy places a huge demand on a woman's body in almost every way you can think of. This also includes nutritionally. It's super important for the health of both mom and child for their bodies to have access to the right nutrients. Tune into this week's episode with Leah to learn all about what you should eat if you're expecting.

Preserving your muscle mass is a hot topic lately when it comes to maintaining a good metabolism and healthy weight. When you're losing weight, ideally you want to lose fat and not muscle. Eating protein is necessary to keep and grow your muscles, while having good muscle mass is crucial for your metabolism for weight loss. In this episode, our dietitians explain why protein is important for weight loss, what the best sources of protein for weight loss are, how much protein you need, and ideas on how to actually make eating protein doable.

Join us on this episode of "Ask A Nutritionist" as we learn the amazing benefits of Omega-3 fats and where you can find the best sources. Whether you're looking to boost your brain health, reduce inflammation, or improve your overall wellness, this episode has simple tips and delicious food ideas to help you get more Omega-3s into your diet.