These are five nutrition facts you need to know! When you gain weight reintroducing carbohydrates into your diet, the weight you're gaining is: glycogen storage (glycogen is stored blood sugar that we store in our muscles and liver) Water weight. When carbohydrates are broken down / metabolized a byproduct is water! Simply by eating carbohydrates our body makes water and this is also why people gain more weight overnight when they eat more carbs... the weight gain is not actual weight but simply...
May 16, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 6
What does a balanced meal actually look like? What foods should I include in a balanced meal? Am I eating the right things? In today's episode on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you with breakfast, lunch, dinner ideas AND how to make sure those meals are complete. As a registered dietitian, I hear a lot good meal ideas on session with my patients but it's my job to help them understand the missing parts of their meals and that is exactly what I'm doing today. You'll start understand...
Mar 25, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Are your blood sugars high or increasing? Have you been told you are pre-diabetic or insulin resistant? On today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you: 1. Understand what insulin resistance is 2. Why you should be mindful of your blood sugars 3. Provide you with 4 nutrition tools and 2 habit building tools that can positively impact your blood sugars (and even reverse prediabetes). These 4 nutrition tools that help improve blood sugars are: *Choosing complex carbohydrates...
Mar 01, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 4
There was a TickTok trend going around that I participated in and it got me thinking I need to do a podcast episode on this. The trend was, " What do you think the next silent killer of our generation will be?" My answer as a Registered Dietitian and health advocate- DIET TRENDS that remove food groups. Here at Nutrition's My Life you've heard me say all foods fit into a healthy lifestyle and today I'm sharing with you the foods that you DO want to add in more and why. I'm sharing with you what ...
Jan 26, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 3
You know some of the foods you needs to be eating but why are you not seeing the results? Why aren't you able to actually do all the things you know you need to do? In today's episode I'm sharing with you why your past may be influencing your choices today, giving you real life examples (that may be triggering for some of you), and how to recognize those habits that may be influencing your execution. I want you to improve your thyroid. I want you to improve your metabolism. I know you want to ha...
Jan 19, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 2
It's 2024 and a lot of people start the year trying to lose weight. You might have eaten a bit more over the holidays and now want to refocus on your health. Or maybe you're just ready to finally learn what you're needing to get that metabolism revved up to lose some weight. Whatever your reason or goal may be, I'm here to support you by helping you understand the science behind metabolism. We're in a new season here on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast and it's going to be a great year! I'm start...
Jan 05, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Have you experienced this? You start a new diet and feel like you have to be perfect with everything. You typically eat out and so think you have to grocery shop for all your meals for the entire week but then end up wasting so much food. Then you get frustrated at yourself and feel like you're failing, so you end up overeating or binging on something that in the moment makes you feel better but then you feel even lower than you did before.. Think of it like this... you're trying to do college l...
Dec 02, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Weight stigmas According to many health professionals (ahmmm doctors!) If you're in a bigger body- all your health problems are because of your weight. If you're in a bigger body- you must be gorging yourself with food all day long. If you're in a thin body- you are either underweight and need to gain or you can't have certain health conditions because you're in a small body and those health conditions only happen in bigger bodies. As a dietitian I'm sick of it! I'm sick and tired of hearing doc...
Oct 27, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 152
When trying to lose weight, building muscle mass, or generally trying to be healthier... all you hear is PROTEIN PROTEIN PROTEIN. Butttttt How much protein should we be eating each day? If you talk to a personal trainer or an avid gym goer, you might think 1g/pound of body weight. Well the recommended daily allowance or RDA for most adults is 0.8g/kg of body weight. To get your weight into kilograms/kg you need to divide weight in pounds by 2.2. This could look like a 180lb individual divided by...
Oct 13, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Fiber What is it? Why do we need it? Fiber is the component of a plant that gives the plant its structure. Think of it as the plant's bones lol. Fiber can be found in whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables. Today on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast I'm helping you see that fiber can help with: 1. Weight loss 2. Blood sugar control 3. Keeping you fuller longer 4. Improve gut health 5. Helps lower cholesterol We're talking all things fiber today and ways to start incorporate the types of...
Sep 29, 2023•44 min•Ep. 150
The topic of carbs (carbohydrates) have been in the conversation of half my patients lately and it was time for me to help you out again with understanding carbs and why we need them.. Are you on a weight loss journey? > you need carbs for T4 to T3 conversion ( T3 is the active thyroid hormone and without adequate carbs, your best chance of having a metabolism you want is taken away from you as the body does not want to convert T4 to T3 when there are not enough carbs present ) Constantly exh...
Sep 22, 2023•45 min•Ep. 149
Do you ever look at people on social media and think, "my life is crappy compared to them" Have you ever felt "less than" because you felt like you couldn't compare to someone else. Today I'm sharing all the crappy things I've gone through to help you understand that, even a dietitian is not perfect. Even a dietitian who eats well, is not perfect. Even a health professional who has done it all, still has issues. I had to take some time off of work recently due to complications from surgery due t...
Sep 15, 2023•41 min•Ep. 148
Have you thought about going gluten free or maybe you are following a gluten free diet and don't know if it's the best option for you. Today on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast I'm helping you understand why you may or may not need to be going gluten free if you have a thyroid disorder or autoimmune disorder. We review some literature together, talk about why some people may feel better coming off gluten, and ways to improve your health without going gluten free (for those that do not have celiac...
Jul 14, 2023•28 min•Ep. 147
Do you have inflammation? A thyroid disorder? Do you feel stressed? Want your hormones to be optimal? Have a lot to do or feel anxious at times? Do you have an autoimmune disorder? Does your family have a history of alzheimers, dementia, or parkinsons disease? Do you get headaches or migraines? You might want to learn a bit more about Omega 3 fatty acids if you answered yes to any of the quetions above. Oh you do want to learn? Sweet! Okay! Tune in to Nutrition's My Life Podcast today then, as I...
Jun 30, 2023•23 min•Ep. 146
Have you ever gotten really frustrated at yourself for screwing up your diet or felt like because you haven't worked out in a long time you're lazy AF?! If you have, you're not alone. In today's episode of the Nutritio's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you understand why we self sabotage and hacks for overcoming this mindset. Because... enjoying the 3 slices of pieces of pizza at your nieces party or the cake does not make you a failure. It makes you human! We are social beings and eating a meal wi...
Jun 05, 2023•31 min•Ep. 145
Summer is around the corner, which means many of my patients are asking me.... "How can I drop the pounds fast?" Over the last few weeks I've heard: + I want to slim down for my cruise in July + we're going on vacation, I'd like to lose some weight + we're headed to beach in a few weeks, how much weight do you think I'll be able to lose? + I'd like to lose 1-2lbs a week + My friends are taking Octavia and dropping weight fast, do you think that's something for me? + my husband is doing keto and ...
May 19, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Do you drink dairy or eat dairy products? Did you know that certain types of dairy can be more beneficial than the conventional dairy? On today's episode at Nutrition's My Life Podcast, we're talking A2 dairy! What is A2 dairy? What are the health benefits of choosing A2 over conventional dairy? Why is A2 a good choice? If you're reading this and like, Nicole, I have no clue what you're talking about. No worries, I didn't know that much about A2 dairy and I'm a dietitian! It wasn't until the Ale...
Apr 25, 2023•29 min•Ep. 143
If you have digestion issues, you know how uncomfortable they can be. Today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast is continuing the talk about slow digestion issues - people more proned to get constipated. We're talking about: Blended foods Soups / Bone broth Supplements Probiotics Melatonin L-Glutamine Bovine Colostrum To learn more about gut health and action steps it takes to improve digestion, grab my self paced course, Mind Your Gut , to learn the tools that may be beneficial for you...
Apr 07, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 142
The poop whisperer is here to help... lol. I recently shared a video on TikTok that went a little crazy because so many people are struggling with a slow digestion. The movement capability of the digestive tract is called motility and I see many people in my practice with a slow motility. This can cause: + more bloating + constipation or diarrhea + discomfort + make you not hungry (which then makes it hard for you to meet your nutrient demands) On this episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast,...
Mar 24, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 141
I've been a dietitian for a while- 15 years to be exact but I've been a health warrior a lot longer than that. On today's episode I wanted to share with you 10 nutrition hacks I wish I would have known earlier, so I could have improved my health and stress/anxiety around the foods I ate a lot faster. Today's top 10 nutrition hacks are: Certain foods need to be paired together and some don't... Pair all carbs with a protein and/or fat I can eat sweet and don't need to find a low calorie sweetner ...
Mar 03, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Do you take magnesium or have thought it might be helpful for you? Did you know that different forms of magnesium help with different things inside the body? For example, magnesium citrate is super helpful for people who are constipated however, if you aren't constipated or lean towards looser stools- you might regret taking magnesium citrate. In today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you understand which form of magnesium is best for you! Learn more at www.nutritionsmyl...
Feb 23, 2023•15 min•Ep. 139
If you're a health warrior, you'll want to turn up today's volume because I have an amazing guest for y'all! On this week's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast I have Samantha Salvaggio as a guest to share her journey with Multiple Sclerosis. You may or may not have M.S. like Samantha but I garauntee you'll be able to relate to some of the things she has to say and will find some helpful hinden tips throughout this episode. We touch base on: +living life with multiple sclerosis +how to be...
Jan 31, 2023•32 min•Ep. 138
Weight loss medications - Part two Last episode we talked about weight loss medications and their mechanism of action- plus whom they're starting to target these medications towards. Part two to this topic, weight loss medications, is all about understading the population that is using them and how their bodies work. And how to achieve weight loss for these different health conditions. For example, people with hypothyroidism or Hashimotos thyroiditis tend to have a slower and sluggish digestive ...
Jan 23, 2023•37 min
Have you seen the new medications for weight loss? Are you curious about it? Many people do see a lot of weight loss on them but did you know that once you come off of them, you will likely gain 2/3rd of the weight back you just lost? Similar to how when you stop dieting, you gain it back. Why does this happen? Weight gain happens because healthy habits were not established, the relationship with food did not improve, and nutritional needs were not met. On today's episode of the Nutrition's My L...
Jan 13, 2023•19 min•Ep. 136
Most people start to understand what healthy is.... Eat more vegetables, less processed foods, get a source of protein and movement. So why is healthy so difficult then for so many? The answer is mindset and your daily habits. This week on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you: understand how to give yourself grace on those days where you feel like your failing yourself understand the "add in more" mindset and break through the "restriction/removal/I shouldn't eat this" mind find some...
Jan 06, 2023•57 min•Ep. 135
Have you ever looked at your poop? yes- I asked about your poop! Q: Why is it important to be aware of your poop? A: It tells you a lot about your digestive/gut health On today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you understand what your poop is telling you. I also dive into overall gut health improvement and the whys and hows behind gut health. I bet tomorrow when you have your morning BM (bowel movement), you'll take a glance before you flush to make sure. Here's the Bris...
Dec 16, 2022•30 min
Do you catch yourself saying, "Man, shouldn't have eaten that much. Guess I'll have to start my diet tomorrow" or something along those lines.... i.e. guess I'll workout longer tomorrow, guess I'll opt out of dessert- I can't afford to eat any more calories today etc.. In today's episode on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm breaking the truth to you around holiday eating and what to do! For more nutrition guidance visit www.nutritionsmylife.com...
Dec 02, 2022•27 min•Ep. 133
Do you skip breakfast often or maybe not enough throughout the day? This week at Nutrition's My Life I'm helping you understand what could be causing your bloating, digestive issues, slowing down your metabolism, or even be contributing to hormonal issues? If you're skipping meals or undereating you could be: 1. Decreasing your pancreatic enzymes causing you to be more bloated and even malabsorb your food 2. Decrease peristalsis (aka slow down your digestive tract) and can contribute to an incre...
Nov 14, 2022•27 min•Ep. 132
What are the key foods you should be eating with a thyroid disorder? That's exactly what we're talking about this week at Nutrition's My Life! I'm helping you understand the key nutrients for thyroid health, how they help the thyroid, and ways to implement them into your day! The Key Nutrients Include: Selenium Iodine Zinc Iron B-Vitamins Tyrosine Antioxidants Omega 3 Fatty Acids Learn more by buying my book, The Healthy Thyroid Guide - available on Amazon....
Nov 04, 2022•42 min•Ep. 131
Are your thyroid symptoms bothering you? ...Specifically hair loss, inflammation, and fatigue? On today's episode on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you understand how to improve your hair growth (it's a bit more than just biotin- you need to listen in), inflammation, and even improve your fatigue! To learn more about thyroid health, grab my book- The Healthy Thyroid Guide or visit www.nutritionsmylife.com to work with me!...
Oct 21, 2022•23 min•Ep. 130
