Nutrition Unmeasured

Each year we bring you an episode that encapsulates all of our favorite simple and more nutritious recipes from the past year. We include entrees, sides, snacks, and even a dessert every once in a while! Patreon | Love what you're hearing? Help fund ongoing episodes through donations as little as $1/month. Learn more here! Leave a review | When you leave a five star iTunes review, it helps others...

Perimenopause may not be something you've started thinking about, but it can start as early as your forties (watch out!).  Join us as we interview Dr. Heather Hirsch, Board Certified Internal Medicine Specialist with advanced training in women's health with a focus on menopausal hormonal therapy. Dr. Hirsch discusses everything from hot flashes, to decreased sex drive, and what we can do to minimi...

Feeding little ones can be frustrating, especially as they enter more choosey fazes of their life.  Have you ever made a delicious dinner, only for your kids to turn up their noses? Of course you have, we all have. Megan McNamee has all the tips and recommendations for keeping you from losing your cool, and at the same time expanding your kid's horizons and teaching them that all types of foods ha...

Health Halos are foods that have an angelic vibe. You may see them in the supermarket and think they are loaded with nutrients, vitamins, minerals, all the good stuff!  In reality, these foods have just been blessed by the genius marketing gods and they may not be as nutritious as you think. No, we aren't saying to avoid them, we are just making you more aware. Join us for a trip through the groce...

Every professional can look back at their early years in their career, and cringe at things they did or advice they dished.  Today we chat with the hosts of the Diet Riot Podcast, Alyssa and Brooke, about advice we gave early in our careers as dietitians that we would most likely never give again!  Don't worry, no one was harmed in the process, but what's more important than learning and growing f...

Family, holiday cheer, and a lot of food. That's what we think about during the holidays.  What we don't think about is calories, our weight, and ways to prevent the "dreaded holiday weight gain".  Today we look back at our past holiday selves, and relish our current relationship with food during the holidays. Patreon | Love what you're hearing? Help fund ongoing episodes through donations as litt...

Get your recipe binders ready (you all have those right?!) and your grocery list!  Today we dish about our favorite, crave-worthy vegetarian and plant based dishes and products. Weather your into tofu, tempeh, beans, or meat replacements, we've got you covered. Patreon | Love what you're hearing? Help fund ongoing episodes through donations as little as $1/month. Learn more here! Leave a review |...

Sugar is listed as one of 60+ ingredients on a nutrition facts label and Americans are eating more than 3x the recommended daily intake for sugar. Meanwhile, the market for sugar substitutes has quadrupled since the 1990s. That's a lot of sweetness! Join us to learn more about sugar substitutes, sugar alcohols, and our recommendations around their use. Patreon | Love what you're hearing? Help fund...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Recently we spoke with breast specialist Dr. Katherine Cyran from Columbus, Ohio, about everything from soy and breast cancer, to what breast pain means, and when family history is really something about which to be concerned.  Tune in to learn which risk factors are really worth focusing on, and which you can throw out the window (hint: Gina might still...

COVID19 has changed a lot about the world, including how people stay active. After a 6+month hiatus from the gym in many parts of the US, Americans have gotten creative in getting active and often, active on a budget. Not only that, but equipment is in short supply! Join us as we talk through some SIMPLE and (mostly) free workouts -- workouts that are new to us! Patreon | Love what you're hearing?...

Has your child commented on your weight? The weight of others? Their own body in a negative way? It’s common and it starts young. Learning how to speak to kids about body size, acceptance, and love is crucial! Tune in to this episode as we unpack some of the common questions and concerns care givers have around body image and size...and some embarrassing moments like being asked or asking someone...

Constipation may be a topic you'd rather not discuss, which is why we are discussing it for you.  Join us as we explore strategies for preventing and treating constipation in adults, children, and infants.  Everyone likes a little poop talk every once in a while, right?  And in the dog days of summer you may find these tips particularly useful.  You're welcome.   Patreon | Love what you're hearing...

I (Nicole) interview a fellow Michigan Registered Dietitian and developer of No. Food. Rules on her philosophy and work around Health at Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating. Join us for this conversation around body weight, food freedom, set point (weight) theory, and if and how BMI standards jive with optimal health. Be sure to check out the show notes on ways to get in touch with Colleen afte...

Each year we keep record of our favorite healthier, more balanced recipes that are simple and perfect for the "in a hurry" parents and adults.  Today we share our favorites from the past 12 months.  Check out our Part 1 episode too; Episode 8. Patreon | Love what you're hearing? Help fund ongoing episodes through donations as little as $1/month. Learn more here! Leave a review | When you leave a f...

We are all born intuitive eaters, but continuing on with that intuitive eating mentality can sometimes be difficult with pervasive diet culture shoved in our face at all times.  We as parents have a unique responsibility; we get the pleasure of guiding our children through the fun and delicious world of food, from about six months and really as long as they are alive. Our kids listen to us, they w...

There are somewhere between 10 and 100 TRILLION microbes on the human body, with most living in the gut. Most adults have 400-500 species of bacteria in their gut at any given time. But did you know that the gut microbiome develops primarily in the first 3 years of life? Among adults, probiotics or prebiotics were the third most commonly used dietary supplement other than vitamins and minerals --...

Plant-based lifestyles are gaining popularity, including vegan lifestyles. Often, exercise and sports performance are correlated with protein in the nutrition world. However, does that "need" to be? Are meat-eaters (omnivores) able to gain a competitive edge because of their diets that contain high biological value protein sources? Elite athletes such as Tom Brady, former heavyweight champion boxe...

It's no secret that diet culture is pernicious and damaging, in more ways than we can imagine.  It was only a matter of time that a movement like Health at Every Size would start to build and take over, albeit slowly, but it's gaining traction.  Imagine going to a dietitian and not being put on a diet, asked to record food, or look at labels. Imagine going to a doctor and not getting weighed.  Cou...

The terms "dietitian" and "nutritionist" are commonly used interchangably, and yet there are significant difference between the two designations. Join us as we talk through becoming a dietitian, working as a dietitian, and advice for others who wish to learn more about the nutrition field or enter it themselves. Patreon | Love what you're hearing? Help fund ongoing episodes through donations as li...

Emily Kyle is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Holistic Cannabis Practitioner who's main focus is on helping women achieve wellness with the use of Cannabis, CBD and/or Hemp products.  Join us as we dive into all the questions you've always wanted to know (or perhaps you never knew you wanted to know!), and find out whether these products are right for you. You can order products...

Food allergies are on the rise, and there is a chance you have a child or know a child (or three) who has a food allergy.  Today we explore the experiences of Gina's good friend Rachel, who's daughter Gracie is allergic to peanuts and eggs.  How and when was she diagnosed? What was it like having a young child in daycare? What's Gracie's prognosis and what therapies are an option?  Rachel also pro...

What exactly is a "healthy diet"? To some people a healthy diet means no animal proteins, to others it may mean high fat and low carbs, but yet to others it may mean no sugar, at all.   As registered dietitians we have our own definition for what a healthy diet should look like, and while we may not all agree as nutrition professionals what exactly a "healthy diet is", we do all agree on one thing...

Maybe you love cooking, or maybe not so much. There’s no denying, however, that having a plan and meal prepping is a game changer when it comes to gaining and maintaining good health. Listen along to gain some tips, tricks, and ideas to keep your food delicious and your efforts at a minimum! Resources/Show Notes FDA Refrigerator and Freezer Storage Chart Nicole's Pinterest Page for inspiration! Ni...

It's that time of year again; back to school! If you have little lunches to pack you'll be happy to know we've got you covered. Everything from quick and easy things to make and prepare for packed lunches, to some kid-approved already prepared foods. Tune in and get packin'! General guideline; aim for three food groups, with at least one being a fruit or vegetable. Resources/Show Notes National Sc...

It's World Breasfeeding Week, so we are sharing some of our and your best breastfeeding and pumping bloopers (because boy are there a lot!).  Just looking back and laughing at some of those (at the time probably stressful) moments in our lives is so liberating.  Check out Gina's nursing schedule with Cameron below, what a memory! OMG! I have no words. Gina's first trip to Vegas was when she was we...