Nutrition's My Life Podcast

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 h...

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 mo...

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 malabsor...

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 buy...

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...

Ever been to the doctors and they look at your labs.... then look at you to tell you that everything looks normal?!?!?! I know I have and I know I didn't feel "normal" at the time! In today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm going through some of the important thyroid labs and  some supporting labs. I'm here to help you advocate for yourself!  Bring a ben and paper today!  For furth...

5 things I wouldn't do as a thyroid dietitian 1. Remove or restrict foods/food groups 2. Think that becasue I'm eating healthy and still feeling like crud, that I must be doing it wrong.  3. Think that medication is the only thing that will help 4. Not prioritize sleep 5. Ignore stres These are tools/habits that have not only helped myself come off thyroid medication but helps my clients improve t...

If you have Hashimoto's disease- this episode is for you! I'm finally sharing an entire episode of the nutrition and lifestyle tools that I encourage my Hashimoto's clients to do (disclaimer: we are are individuals- some of these tools may be helpful and some might not be necessary. Please see your dietitian for specific guidance)   As a dietitian that sees hundreds of thyroid warriors each year-...

DON'T use canola oil DON'T eat gluten. Potatoes are BAD! Have you ever fallen victim to one of these fear mongering techniques influencers use? If you have- you're not alone!  On this week's episode of Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I have a very special guest for you! Lana McCarthy MS, RD, LD is the amazing face of Letmelearnya.com She's a Registered Dietitian like myself and we absolutely have a B...

Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale.  These are a part of your cruciferous vegetables and they contain a chemical compound that has been extensively studied to be: + Antioxidant + Anti-cancer + Anti-Inflammatory + Anti-Aging + Anti-Microbial +Neuroprotective Pretty amazing right? The cruciferous vegetables contain the precursor for this amazing compound- so eating these foods more often can b...

If you have a thyroid disorder, you might have heard/seen that you should eat sea moss or seaweed. However, could these iodine containing foods and/or supplements be part of the reason your thyroid is so off? The answer is- it very could be. Over the last few months, I've seen an increase in women taking iodine containing thyroid supplements, iodine containing multivitamins, and including more iod...

Digestive health. We all poop.  Some of us poop a lot, some a little, and some people have difficulties. If your digestion is off- you may not be absorbing your nutrition properly and may have more anxiety/depression/weight/inflammation etc.. Your digestive tract does a lot for you but when it's off... sheesh- it's uncomfortable and an annoyance.  This week at Nutrition's My Life- I'm helping you...

Most medications people take on the regular have a nutrient that it interacts with.  Why is this important?  Zantac or Prilosec could eventually make you feel super tired and run down? How? Iron needs an acidic enivironment to be absorbed and without that stomach acid, low iron absorption can lead to anemia. Anemia leaves you feeling run down.  Anemia can negatively impact the thyroid hormone and...

Do you know what your health non-negotiables are? If you're asking yourself, "What is a non-negotiable?".... I got you. A non-negotiable is a tool (habit / food / supplement) that makes you feel better and/or helps you reach your health goals. These tools really help guide you to what to do on the daily. Today I'm helping you understand what your non-negotiables could look like. - Morning Routine...

Did you ever think about the water that you're drinking? Is it the fluoride in it or maybe it's at the wrong pH!  In the thyroid world, so many people have an opinion on what you should or should not do BUT.... What does the science say? On today's episode at Nutrition's My Life- I'm talking all things H20! - Fluoride and thyroid hormones- what's the deal? - Does pH really matter?  - What about ca...

Has dinner time ever felt like a battle to you? Like you want to eat one way, the kids want to eat another, your spouse is picky too... like how the heck are you supposed to improve your thyroid if the family food preferences are making it diffiult? This my friend, is a thyroid road block.  A thyroid road block is something blocking you from achieving your goals. Sometimes it's the responsibilitie...

Do you have a thyroid disorder or another hormonal issue? Have you been exercising and not seeing (or feeling) the results you want? I'm so excited for today's guest, Nikki Pebbles! Nikki is a personal trainer who is studying to get her Masters in Psychology. She is such a delight and you'll love what she has to say. She helps you understand the relationship between trauma and movement.   We share...

So many confusing things in the grocery store and so many confusing people telling you to eat this not that.... But what does the research show? Today at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you understand: + What is air chilled chicken and is it better than conventional chicken? + Is organic better for me or is it a waste of money? + Is a white or sweet potato healthier? + Should I buy fresh, frozen,...

Ever get confused when grocery shopping? Questions you've probably asked yourself: + are cage free eggs good for me? + should I choose dairy free? + what in the heck are natural flavors? In today's episode at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you understand the most common grocery store confusions: 1. What's the deal with grass-fed beef? 2. Cage free vs pasture raised eggs 3. Cows milk or milk subs...

If you're not sleeping the best, you can't expect your health to be where you want it to be.... Today at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you understand what could be causing your sleep issues and give you 12 tools to help out. We're discussing: 1. Blood Sugars 2. Anti-Inflammatory Foods 3. Melatonin Rich Foods 4. Morning Sun 5. The best time to take your vitamin D supplement 6. Magnesium 7. Deep...

Are you cutting calories, trying to lose weight, and notice fear around food? In this week's episode at Nutrition's My Life, we have guest host Alix Turoff of Alix Turoff Nutrition. She is a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer. I was recently a guest on her podcast, Alix Turoff Nutrition , to talk about thyroid health and afterwards we started talking about how so many of my followers/client...

Everyone gets anxious at times but what if anxiety shows up daily? In today's episode at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you with: + Nutrients that you burn through when stressed or anxious + Foods that can help reduce anxiety + Supplements helpful for people with anxiety + Daily habits & routines that may be beneficial for someone with anxiety Visit www.nutritionsmylife.com for more guidance

Are you tired of being bloated? It's uncomfortable and you may even have negative thoughts about the way you look in certain clothes. (heads up- you're beautiful!) Today at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you understand your bloat better and help you with action steps. - Is undereating causing your bloat? - How 2-3 minute breaks throughout the day reduce bloat. - Could raw vegetables be part of t...

Would you consider yourself the chronic dieter or yo yo dieting? If so, this episode will help you improve your relationship with food and yourself. Today at Nutrition's My Life, we're talking about the barriers that we face when it comes to loving ourselves and trusting food. Some may or may not surprise you. - Parents - Adults you know - Social Media - Peers - Cheat Day / Diet Culture I'm giving...

Do you feel like you're doing really good with your nutrition but still feel like you're not quite there... like you aren't seeing your goals, still exhausted, and your labs aren't reflecting the hard work you're putting in? The other side of to nutrition are your daily habits.  On today's episode, I'm helping you see how your daily routines may be preventin you from achieving your goals.  On this...