In this episode, Shireen Abdullah speaks with Katya Galbis, a registered dietitian and plant-based nutrition educator for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Originally from Mexico, Katya shares her journey into plant-based nutrition, which began with her father's activism and evolved into a mission to make plant-based living accessible and culturally relevant for Spanish-speaking communities. She highlights the core principles of a healthy plant-based diet: fruits, vegetables, wh...
Jul 10, 2025•24 min
In this episode of the Yumlish podcast, Shireen Abdullah speaks with Dr. Anshu Chaturvedi—a renal clinical dietitian with over 12 years of experience—and discusses how personalized nutrition can transform chronic disease management. Sharing both professional insights and personal experience with IBS, she explains how intermittent fasting and thoughtful meal sequencing can improve metabolic health and reduce blood sugar levels. Dr. Chaturvedi emphasizes that food is not “good” or “bad,” but shoul...
Jun 26, 2025•29 min
In this episode, Shireen speaks with Isabella Ferrari, a registered dietitian specializing in oncology nutrition at Doherty Nutrition. Isabella shares her journey from Venezuela to clinical practice in Dallas, where she found a deep connection working with cancer patients. The episode explores the essential role of nutrition in supporting treatment, preventing weight loss, and improving quality of life during cancer care. Tune in to learn how Isabella customizes dietary advice based on cancer ty...
Jun 12, 2025•23 min
Chef Robert, aka The Happy Diabetic, shares how his Type 2 diabetes diagnosis transformed his life and cooking. From struggling with his health to inspiring thousands with delicious, diabetes-friendly recipes, he offers practical tips, busts common myths, and shows how food can be both healing and joyful. Tune in for real talk, flavorful advice, and a dose of optimism for your diabetes journey. On This Episode You Will Learn: How Chef Robert’s personal journey with diabetes inspired his mission ...
May 29, 2025•25 min
Tara uses her intuition and energy medicine to address complex health and life challenges. Whether she’s working with professional athletes, executives, or individuals facing significant life transitions, Tara provides a holistic approach that transforms performance and well-being. Stay tuned to discover how Tara helps her clients achieve optimal physical and emotional health through her transformative methods On This Episode You Will Learn: How Tara Taylor combines intuition and energy medicine...
May 15, 2025•23 min
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Ellen Cutler, creator of the Ellen Cutler Method (ECM), to explore how her method helps manage chronic conditions like diabetes and digestive disorders. Dr. Cutler explains the core principles of ECM, focusing on the connection between food sensitivities, improper digestion, and chronic illness, especially across diverse cultural diets. She also discusses the desensitization process for food sensitivities, as well as how enzyme and nutritional therapies can be int...
May 01, 2025•23 min
Monica Reinagel is a distinguished nutritionist, author, and creator of the popular "Nutrition Diva" podcast. She addresses common nutrition misconceptions, offers practical tips for healthier eating habits, and discusses the creation of her app. Monica also explores accommodating diverse dietary needs, the psychological drivers of dietary behaviors, and how nutrition science continues to evolve and impact her current work. Stay tuned to learn more about her work! On This Episode You Will Learn:...
Apr 17, 2025•26 min
In this episode, Janice Dada, a dietitian specializing in eating disorders, diabetes care, and intuitive eating, shares her journey and explains how intuitive eating offers a fresh, non-diet approach to managing health. We explore how this framework works alongside chronic illness, dietary restrictions, and cravings, and discuss the importance of listening to the body’s hunger and fullness signals. Janice also offers insights into the future of intuitive eating in chronic illness management....
Apr 03, 2025•23 min
In this episode of the Yumlish Podcast, join Vasudha Viswanath , a former Wall Street professional turned health advocate, as she shares how reversing prediabetes with a low-carb diet transformed her life and sparked her passion for nutrient-dense vegetarian cooking. Vasudha, the founder of We Ate Well , explains how her personal health journey led her to rethink the way we approach vegetarian meals, emphasizing the power of whole foods, protein-rich vegetables, and cutting out excess starch and...
Dec 19, 2024•25 min
In this insightful episode of the Yumlish Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Taylor C. Wallace, a leading food scientist and nutrition expert, to explore the fascinating science of food and how it can help prevent chronic diseases. Dr. Wallace, the CEO of Think Healthy Group and a renowned researcher, shares his journey into food science and nutrition, offering listeners a deep dive into how food impacts public health and well-being. Dr. Wallace discusses some of his groundbreaking research and the ...
Dec 05, 2024•28 min
Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Yael Joffe, a leading expert in nutrigenomics and a specialist in personalized nutrition at 3x4 Genetics. With years of experience in the field, Dr. Joffe has dedicated her career to exploring how genetics and nutrition intersect to optimize health. As an educator, author, and researcher, she’s at the forefront of transforming personalized nutrition and healthcare. In this episode, we dive deep into the science of nutrigenomics as Dr. Joffe explain...
Nov 21, 2024•30 min
Join us for an insightful conversation with Melanie Betz, a nationally recognized kidney stone expert and the Founder & CEO of The Kidney Dietitian . With over a decade of experience, Melanie has helped thousands of individuals prevent kidney stones through personalized nutrition. She’s also a respected speaker and researcher in the field of kidney nutrition, regularly sharing her expertise at national conferences. In this episode, we explore how Melanie uses science-backed dietary strategie...
Nov 07, 2024•26 min
Join us for an insightful conversation with Germaine Guy, a registered dietitian specializing in renal nutrition, diabetes, cardiovascular health, and nutrition coaching. With over a decade of experience, Germaine has worked with diverse populations, including kidney disease patients at DaVita Dialysis, and has built a strong presence through his YouTube channel, EatRightGuy , where he empowers individuals to take control of their health through nutrition. In this episode, we explore how Germain...
Nov 07, 2024•26 min
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Nathan S. Bryan, PHD, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Bryan Therapeutics, Inc., and an international expert in nitric biochemistry and molecular medicine. With over 20 years of research, Dr. Bryan has made seminal discoveries leading to numerous U.S. and international patents. His innovative nitric oxide products have generated hundreds of millions in revenue globally and significantly improved patient care for over a decade. In this episode, we ex...
Oct 10, 2024•28 min
In this enlightening episode, we welcome Dr. Jim Kaput, a leading expert in health data analytics and nutritional genomics. Join us as we dive into his groundbreaking work with Vydiant, an innovative healthware ecosystem designed to improve both personal and public health. We’ll explore the intersection of genetics and nutrition and how these insights can transform healthcare practices and research outcomes. Introduction to Vydiant: Dr. Kaput shares the mission behind Vydiant and its commitment ...
Sep 26, 2024•34 min
In this episode, we chat with Staci Belcher, MS, RDN, LDN the founder of Nutrition Made Well and a passionate advocate for weight-inclusive nutrition counseling. Staci's journey into the world of food science and nutrition began serendipitously and led her through a path of profound personal and professional growth. She shares her experiences from her educational background at the University of Florida and the University of Georgia to her impactful work in private practice, campus health, and ac...
Sep 05, 2024•27 min
In this episode, we connect with Megrette Fletcher, M.Ed., R.D., CDCES, who is a pioneering expert in Mindful Eating and diabetes education. She provides weight-inclusive teaching materials and resources to help build strong relationships and promote sustainable well-being. With a master’s degree in nutrition education and certification as a diabetes educator, she co-authored "Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat with Diabetes: A Mindful Eating Program for Thriving with Prediabetes or Diabetes",...
Aug 29, 2024•27 min
In this episode, we connect with Samira Khan, a nationally recognized leader in public health and health equity. She shares her journey and the impactful programs she's led at the South Asian Public Health Association. We delve into the unique challenges faced by South Asian populations and explore effective solutions to advance health equity. Tune in to learn how you can connect with Samira and support health equity initiatives. Samira Khan is the President of the South Asian Public Health Asso...
Aug 08, 2024•26 min
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Andrea Glenn. We’ll discuss the cholesterol-lowering portfolio diet, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes prevention, and the current state of our public health landscape. Stay tuned to learn about more ways that you can use nutrition to lower your risk of certain chronic conditions! Dr. Andrea Glenn is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Registered Dietitian at the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Her main research in...
Jul 25, 2024•23 min
In this episode of our podcast, we welcome Dr. Eva Selhub, a physician and internationally recognized expert in stress, resilience, and mind-body medicine. We'll discuss daily practices for building resilience, effective stress management techniques, and holistic nutrition tips to combat chronic stress and burnout. Dr. Eva Selhub is an internationally recognized expert in resilience, physician, author, keynote speaker, and spiritual advisor. Her work redefines our approach to resilience, health,...
Jul 18, 2024•26 min
In this episode, we welcome Lindsay Bailey, who specializes in eating disorder treatment in children, adolescents, and young adults. We’ll discuss eating behaviors among young people and the Health at Every Size philosophy. Lindsay Bailey, a seasoned dietitian, discusses the correlation between control and eating behaviors in children and adolescents. She advocates for the Health at Every Size (HAES) approach, challenges weight-focused discussions and navigates integrating HAES philosophy into t...
Jul 11, 2024•24 min
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Melissa Prest, a renal nutritionist with years of clinical experience helping patients improve kidney health via dietary strategies. We’ll discuss the specific dietary elements contributing to kidney health, and how to use nutrition to tackle chronic kidney disease. Dr. Melissa Prest is a registered dietitian nutritionist who provides medical nutritional therapy for people with chronic kidney disease and helps them navigate the kidney diet. She has experience as a...
Jun 27, 2024•24 min
In this episode, we welcome Karen Gardner, senior policy associate at the Center for Science in the Public Interest. We'll discuss how food policy and retail environments impact communities, and how to advocate for a better food environment. Karen (she/her) advocates for policies that improve healthy food access through the food retail environment. She has worked in food policy for over a decade. On This Episode, You Will Learn: What drew Karen to the field of food policy How the diverse food la...
Jun 20, 2024•23 min
This week, we will hear from Dr. Sharan Rai and Dr. Shilpa Bhupathiraju, co-authors of the article “A South Asian Mediterranean-style diet is associated with favorable adiposity measures and lower diabetes risk.” In this episode, we will discuss exactly what this diet is and how it can prevent and treat diet-related chronic conditions. We also discuss the role of cultural foods, something fundamental to Yumlish’s mission, how these foods and the surrounding community can illuminate our normalize...
Jun 06, 2024•26 min
In today’s episode, with Dr. Abrania Marrero, we’ll discuss the loss of food culture and reclaiming agriculture in marginalized communities, as well as interdisciplinary approaches to getting there. Dr. Abrania Marrero is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Nutrition at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. With a focus on food systems in small island states, including her native Puerto Rico, her research portfolio interrogates the interdependence of human and planetary health...
May 30, 2024•30 min
In this episode, we welcome Sabri Bromage, who’s a nutritional epidemiologist. His research centers on developing and expanding tools conducting large-scale nutrition surveys in low- and middle-income countries.He also investigates the connections between human nutrition and the environment, including natural and food environments, and how nutrients move through various ecological systems. Sabri is a nutritional epidemiologist whose research focuses heavily on methods for population-based assess...
May 16, 2024•26 min
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Brück Wolfram Manuel who shares his international perspectives on food and health microbiology. We’ll discuss infant nutrition and the unique field of 'Foodomics.' Expect to learn about new food trends such as sustainable proteins and turning food waste into something good for us and the planet! Brück Wolfram Manuel studied microbiology in Minnesota and Manchester (UK). In 2003, he finished his Ph.D. with Prof. Glenn Gibson on the influence of prebiotic milk pepti...
May 09, 2024•27 min
In this episode, we welcome Antonella Dewell. We’ll discuss her experience helping clients with IBS, the role of nutrition in IBS, and effective methods to manage gut health. Antonella is a Registered Dietitian passionate about helping people with IBS find relief from uncomfortable gut symptoms. She helps her clients pinpoint the foods that are triggering them so they can stop being anxious around food, eat with confidence, and live a full, vibrant life. “What we need to understand about IBS is ...
May 02, 2024•27 min
In this episode, we welcome registered dietitian Dr. Matthew Landry. Landry will discuss the three main points within his nutrition research and explain his journey into the field of dietetics. We’ll also discuss food insecurity, health disparities, and cultural food. Join us as we dive into pressing issues such as the lack of diversity within the dietitian community. Matthew Landry is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health and Disease Prevention at the University of Calif...
Apr 25, 2024•23 min
In this episode, we welcome Elizabeth Lee. We’ll explore the intersection of nutrition research and coaching, and the non-judgmental environment vital for holistic nutrition coaching. We will also discuss exactly what culturally inclusive nutrition coaching looks like. As a registered dietitian, Lee has spent the last decade in various nutrition-related roles ranging from patient counseling to employee well-being programming to teaching. She is drawn to the many disciplines that share intersecti...
Apr 18, 2024•24 min
