Pondering the significance of personalized nutrition? Find out here if a tailored eating approach is right for you, or if you can get away with following generalized advice. Plus, learn where to find details about Season 3 of the podcast! Related Links Anni Weeks Nutrition Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/anniweeksnutrition/ Copy & Plate Blog | Dietitian or At-Home Test? All About Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing & Precision Nutrition Food for Thought- Effects of a personalized nut...
May 28, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Wondering about ways you can reduce waste as summer approaches? This episode has got you covered! Learn about easy ways to waste less as things warm up during the sunny season. Related Links Food for Thought- Growing Mushrooms From Food Waste - The New York Times EPISODE 32/ Intuitive Ways to Waste Less While Working on Your Wellness with Libby Bloom RDN, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Copy & Plate Blog | Seasonal Produce Summer (Includes link to FREE seasonal food guides)...
May 14, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Feeling frustrated when people can’t seem to remember what you do for work? Here are a couple tips for dealing with friends, family, and others who don’t know what a diet technician is (Hint: It involves a compliment sandwich). Related Links Food for Thought- Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides - CBS News , USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time - ABC News , With New Salt and Sugar Limits, School Cafeterias Are ‘Cr...
Apr 30, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Easily distracted while eating ? Welcome to the club. Let’s discuss a couple ways to redirect our attention to the diet in mindful, meaningful ways. Related Links Food for thought- Internet providers roll out broadband "nutrition" labels for consumers - CBS News Copy & Plate Blog- Top 5 Tips for Dining without Distractions (literature references for this episode are listed here) Episode 27/ Cooking for One, Two, or Just a Few with Rebecca Clyde, MS, RDN, CD (Part 1) Episode 28/ Cooking for O...
Apr 16, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Trying to transition your diet from one season to another? Discover the top tips here for making the switch feel more effortless! Related Links Food for Thought- Why Do Some Coca-Cola Bottles Have Yellow Caps? Copy & Plate Blog (includes free download)- How to Shop Seasonally in Spring...
Apr 02, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Interested in meeting a women’s health dietitian? Get to know Cory Ruth in this enlightening episode, and learn why reaching out to a specialized diet expert can be a great way to participate in National Nutrition Month! Related Links Weird Food News- Postpartum Depression Is Associated with Maternal Sociodemographic and Anthropometric Characteristics, Perinatal Outcomes, Breastfeeding Practices, and Mediterranean Diet Adherence Learn More about Cory Website- thewomensdietitian.com Instagram- in...
Mar 19, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Wondering what it means to go “beyond the table?” Learn how to participate in this year’s National Nutrition Month celebrations! Related Links Get 4 FREE Seasonal produce guides- Contact | Anni Weeks Food for Thought- Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and its main determinants in a sample of Italian adults: results from the ARIANNA cross-sectional survey Academy Resources- Homepage , National Nutrition Month , RDN Day , NDTR Day Past Podcast Episodes on this topic- Episode 9 , Episode 10 , Episo...
Mar 05, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Curious about creating healthy snacking habits? Learn how to implement nutritious snacks into your day (with the “3 PF” method), instead of treating them as a last-minute accessory to meals. Related Links Food for Thought- Snacks contribute considerably to total dietary intakes among adults stratified by glycemia in the United States Copy & Plate Blog- Eating Healthy While On-the-Go Submit feedback at anniweeks.com/podcast...
Feb 20, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Looking for ways to love yourself and love the plant? Find out here how wellness and waste reduction intersect, and how intuitive eating and sustainable living can really be one in the same. Related Links Copy & Plate Blog Resources- 5 Wonderful Ways to Celebrate World Oceans Day , Clarity & Transparency , 5 Clear Solutions for Sustainability Shop My Favorite Brands (scroll to “Sustainable Shopping”) For RDs- How Dietitians Can Become a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor | RD2RD , Food...
Feb 06, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Here are five things I did differently in 2023 that helped me have a better relationship with food. I mention some personalized approaches I took in this episode. So (as always), I recommend meeting with a nutrition professional for individualized information first, instead of just adopting what I say right away.
Jan 23, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Already struggling to stick to your goals? Learn a shared language for communicating with your dietitian about behaviors and habits. Plus, tips for making meaningful changes even if you only have 5–10 minutes to commit. Related Links Food for Thought- Participant Perspectives on the Impact of a School-Based, Experiential Food Education Program Across Childhood, Adolescence, and Young Adulthood Transtheoretical Model (TTM)/Stages of Change- The transtheoretical model of health behavior change For...
Jan 23, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Battling holiday burnout as an entrepreneur? In this episode, we’ll learn how to step back and take a look at our business priorities so we can create more room in the season for joy. Related Links Top Podcast Episode of 2023- EPISODE 7/ How To Love Your Body When You Hate It with Georgia McArtney MS, RD, LD (Part 1) Weird Food News- Use of Voice-Based Conversational Artificial Intelligence for Basal Insulin Prescription Management Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial...
Dec 05, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Searching for ways to make solo-eating a more meaningful experience? Learn all about eating for one in an empowering, encouraging, and enriching way from dietitian Rebecca Clyde. Don’t forget to check out the FREE resources below, along with Episode 27 (the first part of this conversation where we introduce our guest and discuss some of the science and nuance surrounding the topic). Related Links Nourish Nutrition Blog Nutrition Counseling Free Single Serving Cookbook How to Stock a Pantry for O...
Nov 07, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Searching for ways to make solo-eating a more meaningful experience? Learn all about eating for one in an empowering, encouraging, and enriching way from dietitian Rebecca Clyde. Don’t forget to check out the FREE resources below, along with Episode 28 (the second part of this episode where we cover tips and takeaways). Related Links Nourish Nutrition Blog Nutrition Counseling Free Single Serving Cookbook How to Stock a Pantry for One Person...
Nov 07, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Already feeling stressed about all the candy surrounding you? Find out how to have a healthy mindset and relationship with food heading into Halloween (and the holiday season in general). Related Links Weird Food News FARE's Teal Pumpkin Project Other Episodes To Listen To EPISODE 7/ How To Love Your Body When You Hate It with Georgia McArtney MS, RD, LD (Part 1) EPISODE 8/ How To Love Your Body When You Hate It with Georgia McArtney MS, RD, LD (Part 2) EPISODE 20/ How to Make Healthier Hydratio...
Oct 25, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Interested in pursuing the NDTR credential as a career , or as a stepping stone to becoming a dietitian? This is the episode for you! Explore your options as dietitian Marie Lorraine Johnson shares her path to becoming an RD, and why diet techs still have a special place in her heart. To make this episode a 30-minute listen : Skip to 5:41 for “Currently Craving” Learn More About Marie- Visit the NDTR Spotlight website and Instagram Visit Marie’s Instagram Coming soon- Marie’s website ! If you ha...
Oct 10, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Curious about what’s in store for season 2? Listen here to find out, and celebrate 4 years of Anni Weeks Nutrition with me! Related Links Anni Weeks | Contact Page Anni Weeks | Podcast Page Copy & Plate Blog | 5 Lessons I've Learned in My First Official Year of Business...
Sep 26, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Anni answers her most commonly asked questions , including if she follows a diet and what advice she has for losing weight (it may surprise you)! Enjoy the last episode of season 1, and we’ll see you for season 2 in September. Related Links Anni's About Page & FAQs - https://www.anniweeks.com/about Free Resources- https://www.anniweeks.com/resource-library Podcast EPISODE 2/ The Difference Between Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Nutritionists- https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/91esREY0MAb...
Jun 20, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Feeling fearful in the wake of yet another food recall? Listen here for tips on how to handle the next outbreak or health threat with ease. Related Links Blog Post- What To Do When Your Food Gets Recalled (A 3-Step Plan to Make it Less Scary!) FDA website- Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts...
Jun 14, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Wondering where (or even how) to find jobs as a new NDTR? Here are the top tips for searching for, and finding, your ideal position as a diet tech or nutrition entrepreneur. Related Links Weird Food News- Food values and personality traits in the United States and Norway Commission on Dietetic Registration- NDTR registry statistics Nutrition Jobs Haven’t heard an episode you absolutely love yet? Submit guest speakers and topics at https://www.anniweeks.com/podcast today!...
Jun 06, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Struggling with sugar-sweetened drinks? Find out how to make better beverage choices here! Related Links Weird Food News What Is The Healthiest Lemonade? Water-rich foods EPISODE 16/ Incorporating Water-Rich Foods Into Your Hydration Habit The Truth about Sugar Substitutes...
May 23, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Feel like you're failing yourself or your family when it comes to meal prep? This episode is for you. Get quick tips to help change your mindset about meal planning, and understand how eating out or meal delivery can fit into a healthy diet. Related Links Monthly Menu Planning Template Weekly Menu Planning Template The Best Back To School Meal and Food Subscription Services...
May 16, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Curious about the connection between mental health and nutrition status? Learn all about the link here. Related Resources Can Nutrition Affect Mental Health? How Stress Affects Nutrition and Appetite EPISODE 7/ How To Love Your Body When You Hate It with Georgia McArtney MS, RD, LD (Part 1) EPISODE 8/ How To Love Your Body When You Hate It with Georgia McArtney MS, RD, LD (Part 2) I'm not a mental health expert by any means, so I've created a round-up list of dietitians who have made this arena ...
May 09, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Wondering what to do after graduation when you didn’t get an internship or opportunity you wanted? Hope is not lost! Listen for my top four tips for recent grads, especially those wondering what their next steps are. Interested in taking the NDTR test? Listen to Episode 13 for test taking tips. Visit https://www.anniweeks.com/ for more information and to get in contact with me....
May 02, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Struggling to stay hydrated? Foods supply about 20% of your overall fluid needs each day. Find out here which foods are the most hydrating, and how to sneak more hydrating liquids into your life. Related Links 5 Hydration Helpers- Watermelon , Cantaloupe , Cucumber , Lemons , Coconut Water Shop My Favorite Brands Adaptogenic sparkling waters Mushroom-Based morning coffee alternative Bone Broth Smoothie kits or cubes References Gordon B, Klemm S. How Much Water Do You Need? Eatright.org . Publish...
Apr 25, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Wondering how to plan and enjoy healthy food options when away from home? It’s true —healthy choices are possible at work, school, and while traveling. Find Anni’s favorite tips here, whether you’re traveling by foot, plane, train, or automobile. Related Links Blog post- Eating Healthy While On-the-Go Weird Food News- White Bread Enriched with Chickpea Flour References Ogden J, Oikonomou E, Alemany G. Distraction, restrained eating and disinhibition: An experimental study of food intake and the ...
Apr 18, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Wondering if it’s important to eat seasonally? Find reasons for eating in season here. Plus, get 5 tips for making seasonal shopping simpler! FREE Seasonal Eating Downloads Subscribe to my biweekly newsletter at www.anniweeks.com or contact me at www.anniweeks.com/contact for a FREE 4-page guide to seasonal eating! Related Links Visit How to Shop Seasonally in Spring blog for more (including references used for this podcast episode). Weird Food News- I'm a Dietitian & Buying This Helps Me Sa...
Apr 11, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Curious about how I became an NDTR? Learn more in this episode, including some tips for taking the credentialing exam. Related Links Exam Edge Practice Test eatrightPREP for the NDTR Exam Diet Tech Exam Study Suite Student - Visual Veggies Learn More EPISODE 2/ The Difference Between Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Nutritionists CDR Test Preparation and Study Guides DTR Exam Overview DTR EXAM PASS/FAIL STATISTICS...
Mar 28, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Wondering what supplements you should take during spring? Get Anni’s science-supported suggestions here. Disclaimer : I’m not a dietitian and also not YOUR diet tech. The information in this episode is merely meant to offer an introduction to nutrition topics and help you find resources that are right for you. This episode's show notes also contain affiliate links, which may provide me a small commission for each sale. This allows me to keep providing helpful resources (such as this podcast) for...
Mar 21, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Getting tired of the same green foods? Find out how to make green foods more exciting here, as well as what nutrients they contain. Learn what’s green and in season right now — just in time for St. Patrick’s Day and Spring! FREE Seasonal Eating Download Subscribe to my biweekly newsletter at www.anniweeks.com or contact me at www.anniweeks.com/contact for a FREE 4-page guide to seasonal eating! Weird Foods News Age, epinephrine use, anaphylaxis impact quality of life in patients with food allerg...
Mar 14, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 11
