The Role of Diet & Lifestyle in Type 2 Diabetes - Ask a Nutritionist
This episode focuses on exploring how diet and lifestyle choices impact the development and management of type 2 diabetes.
Mar 14, 2024•11 min•Ep. 468
Dishing Up Nutrition
Learn the connection between what you eat and how you feel. Join us each week as licensed nutritionists and dietitians from Nutritional Weight & Wellness share practical, real-life solutions for healthier living through balanced nutrition. For over 25 years, we’ve helped thousands of clients and listeners discover how real food – animal protein, healthy fat, nutrient-dense carbohydrates – can increase energy, stabilize moods, jumpstart metabolism, eliminate cravings, restore digestion, balance hormones and so much more! For recipes, articles and more, visit us at weightandwellness.com
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Headaches & Migraines
Whether you or someone you love is having occasional nuisance headaches or debilitating migraines, those of us who experience these know how life disrupting they can be. As dietitians, our job is to help do the digging to figure out the root cause your symptoms are actually stemming from. In today’s show, we’ll cover possible causes for headaches and migraines, common food triggers you may want to avoid, solutions for if you feel a headache or migraine coming on, and what a brain-supporting diet...
Mar 11, 2024•32 min•Ep. 467
Strategies for a Healthy Weight and Gut - Ask a Nutritionist
Here at Nutritional Weight and Wellness, we often talk about healthy ways to lose weight. But what about when you need to gain weight in a healthy way? It's not just about eating more calories. Learn how to help manage your weight with diet, particularly in regards to Hashimoto's Disease - an autoimmune condition that damages the thyroid - and how important gut health is to maintaining a healthy weight with Britni in this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist.
Mar 07, 2024•18 min•Ep. 466
Healing Fast After Surgery
Americans undergo an average of nine surgical procedures in their lifetime, so today, we’re sharing tips and tools on how to eat real food and support your body for the best possible surgical recovery. If you haven’t had a surgical procedure yet, odds are that something will arise in the future, even if it’s just a minor procedure. Both of our co-hosts for this show have had major surgeries and know firsthand what the typical recommendations are that your surgeon and nursing staff tell you to do...
Mar 04, 2024•36 min•Ep. 465
Real Food Nutrition: the What, Why, and How of Ditching Calorie Counts - Ask a Nutritionist
Here at Nutritional Weight and Wellness, we believe in eating real food. But what does that mean? Do you have to track your protein and calorie intake as extensively as other eating plans? Join Brandy as she navigates the finer details of this type of nutrition, and learn to understand how you are able to free your diet and free your mind by eating real food.
Feb 29, 2024•10 min•Ep. 464
Family History of Heart Disease? (Eat This, Not That)
To close out the month of February and American Heart Month, we have an episode on heart health. How many of you know that heart disease is likely lurking somewhere in the depths of your genetic code? Today, our dietitians want to shed some light on what real food can do to help mitigate some of that underlying risk. We’ll talk about how your lifestyle factors can make a difference in your health history, what foods to avoid, what some healthier food swaps might be, and the nutrients to include ...
Feb 26, 2024•33 min•Ep. 463
Selenium: Understanding the benefits and sources - Ask a Nutritionist
Today's episode of Ask a Nutritionist is about the lesser-known world of selenium. Dietitian Leah Kleinschrodt reveals how this crucial little mineral powers your thyroid, boosts immunity, and much more. Discover the surprising sources of selenium and learn practical tips to take advantage of its health benefits. Tune in!
Feb 22, 2024•12 min•Ep. 462
Worried About Osteoporosis?
Are you at risk for bone thinning and osteoporosis? Fortunately, we’ve been able to help many clients make progress in strengthening their bone health with nutrition, key supplements, and lifestyle habits. Today, our dietitians will give you practical tips to incorporate into your life and will share a recent success story from one of our nutrition educators to put your worries at ease. You can support your bones with nutrition, even after an osteoporosis or osteopenia diagnosis, and we’ll show ...
Feb 19, 2024•35 min•Ep. 461
Raw Honey vs Processed Honey - Ask a Nutritionist
Today's episode is perfect for anyone looking to "sweeten" their diet with knowledge! Join Monica as she explores the essential differences between raw and processed ("normal") honey, how each impacts health, and even looks into the truth about honey's suitability for infants and diabetics on this week's installment of Ask a Nutritionist!
Feb 15, 2024•15 min•Ep. 460
Teens In Crisis – Food To The Rescue
There’s been a rise in mental health issues for teens over the past decade and parents are looking for ways to help their teens feel better. In this episode, our dietitians will discuss a couple reasons why teens might be experiencing anxiety and depression while offering ideas on things to do nutritionally to help support their mental health during challenging times. We’ll cover specific examples of how food can effect mood and what habits can create a more balanced baseline for the brain durin...
Feb 12, 2024•34 min•Ep. 459
Boosting Hair Health - Nutritional Solutions for Hair Loss and Regrowth - Ask a Nutritionist
In this second of a special two-part episode of Ask a Nutritionist, Brandy reviews diet strategies, nutrients and supplements to maintain and promote healthy hair growth. Learn to identify behavioral triggers and food sensitivities that may impact the health of your hair, and how to counteract that with ways to care for your gut health, stress management, and changes to your diet. Be sure to catch up with part one of this series, found in last week's episode of Ask A Nutritionist - Reasons Why Y...
Feb 08, 2024•21 min•Ep. 458
Overcoming Prediabetes With Real Food
Have you recently been to the doctor and been told that your fasting blood sugar numbers started creeping up a bit too high? Did your doctor or nurse say that your blood sugar numbers were in the prediabetes range? How does eating real food that you buy at the grocery store and prepare in your own kitchen help to reverse prediabetes? In today’s show, we’ll cover what we want those blood sugar ranges to be, why your blood sugars might be elevated, the risk factors involved with you have high bloo...
Feb 05, 2024•34 min•Ep. 457
Reasons Why You Might Be Losing Your Hair - Ask a Nutritionist
In this first of a special two-part episode of Ask a Nutritionist, Brandy addresses common concerns about hair loss, and explores a few reasons why one might experience thinning hair or hair loss. Learn the important nutritional needs your body has for maintaining healthy hair, and how diet, lifestyle, and health conditions can impact hair health.
Feb 01, 2024•25 min•Ep. 456
All About Fat
Like the title, today’s show is all about fats! Dietitians Leah and Teresa are going to discuss the good fats, the bad fats, WHY we need fats in the first place, what fats help with weight loss, the best fats to cook with, what to look for on the label when buying products in the store, and how to include healthy fats in your meals and snacks. This will be an episode you’ll want to bookmark as a helpful resource when upleveling your pantry and when creating a balanced, real-food eating plan for ...
Jan 29, 2024•42 min•Ep. 455
Understanding and Overcoming Food Cravings - Ask a Nutritionist
This podcast often talks about sugar cravings, but what about when you crave other things? What causes you to reach for the dark chocolates, avocados, or that bag of nuts even after eating a well-balanced meal? Find out about why you crave what you crave, what you can do about it, and get your serotonin kick with Kristi on this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist.
Jan 25, 2024•11 min•Ep. 454
Why Good Carbs are Necessary
Have you ever been on a diet where after a month or two, it left you feeling crabby with cravings or low energy? Today, we’re going to talk about a key component to add to your lifestyle (rather than restrict) that helps you lose weight in a sustainable way, if weight loss is your goal. Our dietitians are talking about why eating real, whole food carbs are necessary for weight loss and well-being, plus they will give you tips and ideas on how to incorporate vegetables and fiber into your meal pl...
Jan 22, 2024•32 min•Ep. 453
Salt: Understanding the Types, Benefits, and Selection - Ask a Nutritionist
There are many different types of salt available to the average grocery shopper. Iodized salt, unrefined salt, sea salt - what do all of these labels mean, what types are best for your food, and how can it benefit your health? Understanding the varieties of salt available at any grocery store can be overwhelming - and Amy is the nutritionist ready to break it all down for you in this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist.
Jan 18, 2024•11 min•Ep. 452
Protein Power For Weight Loss
Today our dietitians are sharing information about the powerhouse nutrient for weight loss: protein! We’ll share why protein is important, how much protein you need for your weight loss goals, what sources of protein to choose from, and ideas on how to incorporate protein into your meals and snacks.
Jan 15, 2024•29 min•Ep. 451
Eggs: Understanding health benefits, cholesterol, and which to buy - Ask a Nutritionist
Join Britni in this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist as she breaks down the egg essentials: the health benefits of eggs, what the latest research indicates when it comes to egg consumption and cardiovascular diseases, and what certifications to look for when shopping in order to get the most out of your eggs.
Jan 11, 2024•15 min•Ep. 450
Good Habits for Weight Loss
It’s 2024 and each year around this time we typically host a show encouraging listeners to get back on track after some of the holiday food and lack of routine. Typically, when we have a show discussing weight loss, we focus on things like eating protein several times per day, drinking adequate water, or making sleep a priority – all habits that are important! Today we’ll explore research and tips for how preparing and cooking real food in your home are habits for both improved health and for we...
Jan 08, 2024•30 min•Ep. 449
Why You’re Craving Sweets (and what to eat when you do) - Ask a Nutritionist
It can be tough to resist those sugar cravings - especially around the holiday season. Join Brandy in this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist to learn all about where these cravings come from, how to address and understand them, and healthier, more balanced alternative foods for when you still want to scratch that sugary itch.
Jan 04, 2024•22 min•Ep. 448
Why Does Eating Protein or Vegetables First Give You Better Weight Loss?
Today, we have an interesting take on blood sugar balance and weight loss: food sequencing! Does the order of the food you eat in a meal influence how much weight you can lose? Does eating vegetables and protein first before grain carbohydrates affect your blood sugar levels and insulin resistance? And can you make your own GLP-1 nutrient, which can assist with weight loss? Our dietitians tackle these questions plus give you tips on things to try at mealtimes, especially if weight loss is your g...
Jan 01, 2024•39 min•Ep. 447
Foods to Heal Broken Bones Faster - Ask a Nutritionist
Can your diet dramatically impact the healing process of broken bones? We're diving deep into the world of nutrition to explore which foods and supplements can accelerate healing and strengthen your bones. From the power of protein to the magic of minerals, get ready to be enlightened with practical, science-backed nutritional advice. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how the right food choices can not only nourish your body but also aid in a quicker, more efficient recovery on this week's ep...
Dec 28, 2023•9 min•Ep. 446
Is You Heartburn Back?
Have you been finding yourself reaching for the Tums or the Prilosec more often lately? Are you starting to feel those familiar, dreaded sensations again: the burning or aches in your chest or throat, the sour or acidic taste in your mouth? Do you think twice about laying down on the couch or trying to go to bed early because you’re just not sure how your stomach and throat are going to feel? In this show, our dietitians will be putting on their detective hats to help you figure out why your hea...
Dec 25, 2023•38 min•Ep. 445
How to Choose Healthy Cookware - Ask A Nutritionist
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!
Dec 21, 2023•12 min•Ep. 444
Why Is My LDL Cholesterol High?
Have you recently been to the doctor for cholesterol bloodwork and did your LDL cholesterol come back elevated? In this show, our dietitians go over what each number means in your lipid panel to determine your risk for heart issues with a special focus on LDL cholesterol. They will give you tips on nutritional and lifestyle techniques you can use for better heart health and improved cholesterol numbers as well as share some client success stories to give you encouragement. Bring your lab results...
Dec 18, 2023•41 min•Ep. 443
Food Prep on the Go - Ask a Nutritionist
These days we are busier than ever, and taking the time to cook a good and balanced meal doesn't always get the priority it deserves - or even seem possible. Join Kristi on this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist and learn some helpful tips on how to get some quick healthy meals ready for the coming week - and spend less time in the kitchen while you're at it.
Dec 14, 2023•17 min•Ep. 442
Foods To Help With Swelling & Lymphedema
If you are struggling with swelling or lymphedema we want to share with you some nutritional recommendations we teach to the clients who are struggling with this condition. We’ll talk about what lymphedema is and the foods to eat plus foods to avoid to help support the function of the lymphatic system. We’ll touch on inflammation and ways to use nutrition to help reduce it.
Dec 11, 2023•39 min•Ep. 441
The Benefits of Dark Chocolate - Ask a Nutritionist
Dark chocolate: it tastes good and it's good for insulin resistance. But what about the sugar in the chocolate? Are there sweetener alternatives that are healthier? Do the benefits of the chocolate outweigh the sugars? In this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist, Leah dives deep into the mysteries of dark chocolate and how beneficial this favorite treat truly can be.
Dec 07, 2023•11 min•Ep. 440
Foods To Manage Holiday Stress
With the hustle and bustle of the end of the year, how are you going to use your kitchen wisdom to manage holiday stress? In today’s show, we’ll talk about how the food you eat impacts your mood, your resiliency, your sleep, and ultimately your stress levels, during an already stressful time of year. Learn how what you have in your fridge and pantry can be part of your stress reduction plan and get inspired with some meal and snack ideas to help you navigate all the activities and festivities in...
Dec 04, 2023•39 min•Ep. 439
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