Dishing Up Nutrition

Today we want to clear up some of those misconceptions and help you understand the real meaning of cholesterol numbers. We’re explore the myths of what to eat for a healthy cholesterol and share what foods actually help lower your numbers, not to mention boost your energy, help you lose weight and much more.

The old myth of calories in, calories out doesn’t hold up anymore, but many, many people don’t yet understand that. We’re here to unravel the complexity of weight loss, sharing the highs, lows and victories of a 90-pound weight loss journey (still going strong after eight years) along with the latest weight loss research to bring into your own life. 

Acid reflux isn’t the result of too much stomach acid, it most often results from people not having enough acid in their stomach. This can be caused from stress, poor diet or even a lack of good bacteria in the gut. Recurring acid reflux is a dangerous health condition, so preventing it should be a top health goal. Listen in as two nutritionists, who’ve helped hundreds of people put their acid reflux into remission, share what you can do today to find relief.

The idea that eating good food will lead to a good recovery is a novel thought for many, especially considering it's often not discussed leading up to surgery. Listen in to learn how the food you eat now can have a great impact on your recovery and on how quickly your wounds heal - for planned and unplanned surgeries. 

Deprivation diets don't work but yet people continue to gain weight and are more confused than ever. Two dietitians share how to eat to avoid weight gain and understand the best diet for you to follow.

What are some of the real causes of the increase in cancer rate? Is the cause of cancer from our genetics or from the environment in which we live? In today’s show, we have invited a cancer expert to join us to discuss this very important topic, including how our diet can impact our risk of cancer.

 

It may surprise you to learn that the stress you live with might actually be causing your weight gain. Stress increases cortisol levels and can lead to belly fat. Sometimes we can’t control our environmental or emotional stress, but we can control our food stressors. Listen in as we talk about some of the bad food habits that could be stressing your body.

If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, what are you eating? Have you ever thought about the connection between your food habits and your depression? Listen in to today’s show as we discuss some food habits that can damage your brain, leading to anxiety and depression, as well as what you can eat for better brain health.

Why has infertility become such an issue for so many couples? When we look at the research, there are direct links to toxins in our environment and to nutritional deficiencies. Listen in to today’s podcast as we discuss how food and nutrition matter when it comes to the fertility of both women and men.

Did you know that one in three women will experience osteoporosis in their lifetime, and more women die from osteoporosis-related fractures than from breast, cervical and uteran cancer combined? We want to share our nutritional recommendations for bone health, so you don’t end up being one of the 10% of people who die from a broken bone. Listen in as we talk about the foods and lifestyle factors that can help maintain strong, healthy bones.