Dishing Up Nutrition

Today our dietitians will discuss the connection sugar has to many health problems, especially how sugar actually creates more inflammation in the body. At Nutritional Weight & Wellness, we call these ‘sugar aches.’ Do you have stiff joints, achy muscles, migraines, tender tissues, or even PMS cramps? If you feel achy all the time or have pain you’d like to get rid of, listen in! We will make the connection between sugar and inflammation plus offer up ways to reduce or eliminate sugar cravings (and in turn reduce aches!).

Spicy peppers contain a compound called capsaicin. This capsaicin is what's responsible for heat. But it's also responsible for many health benefits including improving cardiovascular health. Tune into this Week's Episode of Ask a Nutritionist With Britni to learn all about the benefits of eating spicy foods.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease can be caused by a variety of things and be absolutely debilitating. Your diet can exacerbate or alleviate IBD symptoms, and Nutritional Weight and Wellness will help you get started so you can sort the good from the bad.

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.

If you are in the perimenopause or menopause cycle of life, the heat you are feeling may not just be the summer temperatures! Today, we’ll commiserate with you over those hot sensations and share ways you can make changes nutritionally to manage your symptoms, including hot flashes, while also keeping your body healthy as you age with grace and ease.

We've all heard of MSG. It's a common ingredient and food additive used to boost flavor. But what actually is it? Tune into this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist to learn all about what MSG is.

Most people are under eating protein so increasing your intake is often recommended. Are you getting at least four ounces at each meal and two ounces per snack? Tune into this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Brandy to find out new ways to start getting more protein into you diet.

It’s that time of year again where we pack up our summer schedules to make way for fall routines. In today’s show, our dietitians will provide ideas and inspiration on nutrition to help the school year be a success! No matter how old the student, the combo of protein, fats, and carbs will be the magic balance for focus, attention, moods, and energy for long, active days, so tune in to hear suggestions on what and how to incorporate foods into a healthy, balanced school year.

As the weather changes and kids go back to school many families start to worry about what germs are getting brought home. A strong immune system is important all year but especially during cold and flu season. Tune into this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Brandy to learn all about what foods and supplements you can choose to help boost your immunity this cold and flu season.

Our eyes are small organs with tiny blood vessels and nerves that do so much work for us on a daily basis. Have you ever thought about how the food you eat provides much needed nutrients for the health of your eyes? Today we’ll focus on which foods provide the best nutrition for your vision, what foods to decrease to limit damage to your eyes, and some key supplements for boosted eye support.