For all the Hamilton fans out there: How does a lawyer, teacher, mother-would-know food blogger, living in our nation’s capital, grow up to be a hero and Hamilton cookbook author? What’s her name, man? Her name is Laura Kumin and although there’s a million things she hasn’t done, when it comes to The Hamilton Cookbook , we don’t have to ‘wait for it’ any longer! Laura’s new cookbook takes you into Hamilton’s home and to his table, with historical information, recipes, and tips on how you can pre...
May 08, 2018•58 min•Ep. 90
If you've heard that GMOs are bad, I want to introduce you to Pamela Ronald. She's a plant geneticist who is married to an organic farmer and they co-authored the book Tomorrow's Table: Organic Farming, Genetics and the Future of Food . This "strange marriage" can teach us all about the power of considering all tools, technology and innovations to reach our common goal for the future of sustainable agriculture and our planet. This is a must-listen episode! Get full show notes and more informatio...
Apr 24, 2018•52 min•Ep. 89
Although there's no magic bullet to overcome infertility, evidence shows that good nutrition can support fertility and healthy pregnancies in every stage. Join Sara Haas, Liz Shaw and me as we discuss how learning more about nutrition can empower you on the sometimes difficult and stressful journey of infertility. And make sure to stick around to the end to hear Liz's really exciting news! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/88...
Apr 10, 2018•51 min•Ep. 88
Candy Barnes owns an architectural design company in Virginia Beach, Virginia. To her surprise, she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a little over a year ago. Her hemoglobin A1c at diagnosis was over 11% (which means her average blood sugar was above 300 mg/dL) and was immediately put on insulin. Candy was very motivated to take care of herself and was able to do so with the help of a digital health tool called BlueStar. Her background in home economics and her desire to enjoy her grandchildre...
Mar 20, 2018•48 min•Ep. 87
“My dream as both a mother and a registered dietitian nutritionist is for families to start small by cooking together one day a week and then adding another day. Pretty soon you’ll be planning your weekly menu together! I especially want kids to dabble in the kitchen to experiment with new foods and learn basic cooking skills.” – Vicki Shanta Retelny Vicki Shanta Retelny is The Lifestyle Nutritionist. She is a Chicago-area nutrition professional, media and culinary consultant, and a mom of 2 sch...
Mar 06, 2018•57 min•Ep. 86
“IBS patients experience such life-altering symptoms that they report being willing to give up to 25% of their remaining life for a treatment that offers symptom relief (according to an international survey).” – Kate Scarlata Kate Scarlata is a registered dietitian and NY Times Best Selling author with expertise in digestive health. Her new book, The Low FODMAP Diet: Step by Step , was published in December 2017. Kate launched a grassroots campaign called “I Believe in Your Story” which raises f...
Feb 20, 2018•44 min•Ep. 85
“Food and agriculture innovation doesn’t come only from Monsanto, Cargill, and McDonald’s. It comes from students, nonprofit scientists, university professors, and struggling entrepreneurs. Fostering an environment that is hostile to innovation and growth in food and agriculture not only thwarts the plans of Big Food but also makes it harder for scientists to get their innovations to market.” – Jayson Lusk Jayson Lusk is a food and agricultural economist who studies what we eat and why we eat it...
Feb 06, 2018•53 min•Ep. 84
“Happiness is a health issue. This is the founding principle of my first book which aims to teach women how to work with their bodies, treat themselves with empathy, and embrace this truth: You cannot be on a diet and be kind to yourself at the same time.” – Rebecca Scritchfield Rebecca Scritchfield is a registered dietitian, certified exercise physiologist, author of the book Body Kindness: Transform Your Health From the Inside Out—and Never Say Diet Again, and host of the Body Kindness podcast...
Jan 23, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 83
“It’s never too late to eat well, move well and be well. And it doesn’t have to be hard, either. Too many people think it’s “too hard, or too expensive, or too time consuming, or too late” but it isn’t! Small steps toward food and fitness can reap big rewards. People over 50 are interested in nutrition and health but they don’t know where to get credible, common sense information – that’s why this book was born!” – Dr. Chris Rosenbloom Dr. Chris Rosenbloom wanted to be a dietitian since she was ...
Jan 09, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 82
I’m taking you behind the scenes of my show today! Find out what’s in store for the show in 2018, which episodes are my faves and which ones are rated most popular. Get answers to some questions I’m often asked but haven’t discussed before on the show. Learn what I think the secret sauce is and if I’m going to monetize the show! Be sure to take my survey – I would love to hear your feedback!! On my Sound Bites Podcast I delve into the science, the psychology and the strategies behind good food a...
Dec 19, 2017•27 min•Ep. 81
“You do not have to give up the foods you love for the sake of your health. In fact, trying to do so will only backfire as deprivation creates more cravings, not less. Small changes really can make a big difference. I believe the best, and the easiest, way to better health is simply to cook. A little bit of kitchen “magic” can go a long way!” – Marlene Koch Known as a “Magician in the Kitchen” for her amazing ability to make excess sugar, fat and calories simply disappear, Marlene Koch is a nati...
Dec 12, 2017•43 min•Ep. 80
Dr. James O. Hill is a Professor of Pediatrics & Medicine, and Director of the Colorado Nutrition Obesity Research Center. Dr. Hill’s research examines factors that contribute to obesity and factors that are important in reducing obesity. He is a co-founder of the National Weight Control Registry and co-author of the book State of Slim: Fix Your Metabolism and Drop 20 Pounds in 8 Weeks on the Colorado Diet . Dr. Hill shares his insight and learnings from his work, along with the newly publis...
Nov 28, 2017•59 min•Ep. 79
“I think the biggest value I provide is helping people find that fine line between good science and bad science. I enjoy being able to read through scientific studies, then make them sound like English - not like a foreign language, telling people clearly why bad science is inaccurate, and furthermore cutting through the occasional bit of bad science reporting.... with a side of dirty jokes.” – SciBabe aka Yvette d’Entremont Yvette d’Entremont (AKA SciBabe) is a scientist, writer and public spea...
Nov 07, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 78
“Food is one of the most intimate relationships we have. At General Mills Bell Institute we are interested in what people are really doing and what they really need. We are on the journey with our consumers, making changes along the way, and making sure we are meeting modern day health & wellness trends. After all, our purpose is to “Serve the world by making food people love.” – Amy Cohn Amy Cohn is a Registered Dietitian and a Manager at General Mills Bell Institute of Health, Nutrition &a...
Oct 31, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 77
Stacey is an award-winning broadcaster and speaker. She produces and hosts the weekly podcast Diabetes Connections. For more than a decade, Stacey hosted Charlotte’s top-rated morning radio news show. She worked as a TV anchor and reporter in Charlotte at CBS affiliate WBTV and in Syracuse and Utica, New York. She won several Associated Press awards in her time as a TV medical reporter. Stacey’s son, Benny, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2006, one month before he turned two years old. Sho...
Oct 17, 2017•49 min•Ep. 76
Ellie Krieger is a registered dietitian and the leading go-to nutritionist in the media today, helping people find the sweet spot where delicious and healthy meet. She is the host and executive producer of the Public Television cooking series “Ellie’s Real Good Food,” and well known as the host of Food Network’s hit show “Healthy Appetite.” Ellie is a New York Times bestselling, James Beard Foundation and IACP award-winning author of five cookbooks. Her most recent is You Have it Made: Delicious...
Oct 04, 2017•42 min•Ep. 75
“I honestly believe this is a public health concern, particularly for those at risk for heart-related conditions” – Ellen Schutt Ellen Schutt is the Communications Director with GOED, the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s. GOED is an omega-3 trade association that works to educate about the importance of marine omega-3s. Most Americans (95%) do not get enough omega-3s and may not even be aware they aren’t getting enough. Omega-3s are important for many different reasons: heart health,...
Sep 19, 2017•38 min•Ep. 74
“Research suggests that preconception lifestyle, which includes the time between pregnancies, matters more than ever before – and for MEN, too!” – Liz Ward Elizabeth Ward is an award-winning nutrition communicator and author of several books about family nutrition. Her latest book is Expect the Best, Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During and After Pregnancy . As a registered dietitian, writer, recipe developer, and mother of three, Liz believes in progress, not perfection, and so she blogs...
Sep 06, 2017•49 min•Ep. 73
“I’m passionate about empowering people to make the best food choices they can in their everyday lives, without fear, guilt, or doubt. Eating isn’t a contest we’re all in to see who does it the best. It’s a personal journey where you get to show up for practice every single day, ready or not”.– Robyn Flipse Robyn has been a registered dietitian nutritionist for over 40 years and has worked in a variety of settings, including heading the nutritional care department in a hospital, running a busy p...
Aug 22, 2017•53 min•Ep. 72
“It’s never too late to turn back the clock on your health! Simple lifestyle changes can help reverse damage, regardless of past health mistakes, to help you live, feel and look years younger.” – Dr. Michael Roizen Michael Roizen, MD, Chief Wellness Officer and Chair, Wellness Institute of the Cleveland Clinic, is a Past Chair of a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee and a former editor for six medical journals. He has published more than 165 peer-reviewed scientific papers, 100 text...
Aug 08, 2017•51 min•Ep. 71
“Ditching diets doesn’t mean you are letting yourself go ; it means you are letting yourself be .” – Beth Rosen Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN is a Registered Dietitian and owner of Goodness Gracious Living Nutrition. She practices a non-diet philosophy and is a Health at Every Size® practitioner. Her practice is located in Southbury, CT and virtually. Beth has a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree, both in Nutrition, and has been working in the field for over 20 years. She subscribes to a non-judg...
Jul 25, 2017•54 min•Ep. 70
“Don’t fall prey to diets that eliminate whole food groups, especially grains and carbs. Whole grains like sorghum can provide beneficial nutrients to the diet and allow some great fun and variety, too.” – Lauren Harris-Pincus Sorghum was recently named the “It Grain” by the James Beard Foundation. It’s a naturally gluten-free whole grain, it’s high in fiber and antioxidant rich, and it’s good for digestive health and blood pressure. On this episode we hear from a dietitian and recipe developer ...
Jul 13, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 69
“Recent scientific research has shown that peanut allergy can be prevented by introducing peanut-containing foods into the diet early in life..” – National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD is a registered dietitian nutritionist and consultant for the National Peanut Board in Atlanta, GA. She is an expert in food allergies and has experience in clinical pediatrics and school nutrition. She has been the brains and personality behind the Twitter handl...
Jun 22, 2017•40 min•Ep. 68
“Turkey is a great ‘blank canvas’ for a wide variety of flavors, seasonings and marinades, making it a versatile choice for almost any dish. It’s also naturally low in fat and packed with lean protein to satisfy your appetite for health and fitness.” – Farmer Gary and Chef Dan Gary Cooper, of Cooper Farms, is one of America’s turkey farmers. As a second generation farmer, he has been working full-time in the industry for 42 years and runs the family business along with his brother and sister. To...
Jun 13, 2017•46 min•Ep. 67
“You’re the only person who can do the hard work of managing this chronic disease, but if you do it well, while forgiving yourself for the occasional bad day, bad attitude, or poor choice, you’ll be better off.” – Amy Myrdal Miller Amy Myrdal Miller, MS, RDN, FAND, is an award-winning Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, farmer’s daughter, highly regarded public speaker, published author, and founder and president of Farmer’s Daughter® Consulting, Inc., a privately-held agriculture, food, and culi...
May 30, 2017•36 min•Ep. 66
“At the age of 42, I wrote my first book on the gluten-free diet but did not know at the time I had celiac disease. I wasn’t diagnosed until age 52. The change in my health has been so dramatic since I have gone gluten-free.” – Shelley Case Registered dietitian Shelley Case is an international gluten-free nutrition expert, speaker, consultant, and author of the national best-seller Gluten Free: The Definitive Resource Guide . Ironically, at age 42 she wrote her first book on the gluten-free diet...
May 18, 2017•47 min•Ep. 65
“Healthy eating today is one tough job! The good news is simple tweaks in food choices and eating habits often set you on a healthier path.” – Hope Warshaw Hope Warshaw is a nationally recognized dietitian and diabetes educator with years of experience and expertise as an author, freelance writer, media spokesperson and consultant. She is a contributing editor for Diabetic Living Magazine , writes the Nutrition Q&A column in The Washington Post and in 2017 is the Immediate Past President of ...
May 02, 2017•48 min•Ep. 64
“The term ‘healthy’ is as subjective as ‘tasty’ – and it’s used by grandmothers and marketers all over the world to “sell” food.” – June Jo Lee June Jo Lee is a Food Ethnographer, User / Stakeholder Experience Designer and Strategist. She has spent over a decade in ordinary and extraordinary kitchens to understand how and why we eat. As the Resident Food Ethnographer for Google Food and UMass Dining, June Jo provides user insights, multi-stakeholder design and strategic visioning. She is a membe...
Apr 18, 2017•51 min•Ep. 63
“Diabetes doesn’t just affect me – it affects my whole family. When I was diagnosed, everyone was diagnosed. It’s a multiple person battle.”- Carmel When my niece Carmel was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes three years ago at the age of 14, I felt sad and helpless. As a diabetes educator, I wanted to support her and her family but I didn’t know how. I finally realized that the best way to do that was to continue to see Carmel for who she is – a sweet person whom I love very much – and know that di...
Apr 04, 2017•44 min•Ep. 62
“To every person who has felt guilty or confused at the grocery store – May this give you the permission to feel good about your family’s food!” - Michele Payn “Food is at the center of so many traditions. Food is essential to our bodies. Food deserves to be celebrated, enjoyed and shared. The same could be said about the truth in food.” – Michele Payn Michele Payn, CSP, is the author of the newly released Food Truths from Farm to Table, who speaks from the intersection of farm and food to bring...
Mar 21, 2017•54 min•Ep. 61
