Annika Weeks

30-Minute Nutrition

Health EN ↓ 40 episodes

Tired of nutrition misinformation? Learn everything you need to know about trending nutrition topics in 30 minutes (or less). Registered diet technician Annika Weeks will help you turn complicated science into practical tips. Tune in each week for approachable, accessible advice on eating better each day. As a bonus, every fourth episode is especially for NDTRs, a vital part of the nutrition industry. This means that once a month you'll get tips for business, work-life balance, and beyond! Whether you're a patient or practitioner, you'll find fast facts about nutrition right here each week.

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Annika Weeks

Episodes

EPISODE 15/ Eating Healthy While On-the-Go 18.04.2023 29:48

Wondering how to plan and enjoy healthy food options when away from home? It’s true —healthy choices are possible at work, school, and while traveling. Find Anni’s favorite tips here, whether you’re traveling by foot, plane, train, or automobile. Related Links Blog post- Eating Healthy While On-the-Go Weird Food News- White Bread Enriched with Chickpea Flour References Ogden J, Oikonomou E, A...

EPISODE 14/ Why & How to Eat Seasonally (Plus, 5 Tips for Making Seasonal Shopping Simple) 11.04.2023 28:56

Wondering if it’s important to eat seasonally? Find reasons for eating in season here. Plus, get 5 tips for making seasonal shopping simpler! FREE Seasonal Eating Downloads Subscribe to my biweekly newsletter at www.anniweeks.com or contact me at www.anniweeks.com/contact for a FREE 4-page guide to seasonal eating! Related Links Visit How to Shop Seasonally in Spring blog for more (includin...

EPISODE 13/ NDTR Talk- How I Decided to Become an NDTR (& Tips for Taking the Test) 28.03.2023 17:05

Curious about how I became an NDTR? Learn more in this episode, including some tips for taking the credentialing exam. Related Links Exam Edge Practice Test eatrightPREP for the NDTR Exam Diet Tech Exam Study Suite Student - Visual Veggies Learn More EPISODE 2/ The Difference Between Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Nutritionists CDR Test Preparation and Study Guides DTR Exam Overview DTR EXAM PA...

EPISODE 12/ 7 Spring Supplements to Consider (Plus, Food Sources to Get Nutrients From First) 21.03.2023 28:41

Wondering what supplements you should take during spring? Get Anni’s science-supported suggestions here. Disclaimer : I’m not a dietitian and also not YOUR diet tech. The information in this episode is merely meant to offer an introduction to nutrition topics and help you find resources that are right for you. This episode's show notes also contain affiliate links, which may provide me a sma...

EPISODE 11/ Lucky, Green Foods for Spring! Benefits, Tips, and More 14.03.2023 19:40

Getting tired of the same green foods? Find out how to make green foods more exciting here, as well as what nutrients they contain. Learn what’s green and in season right now — just in time for St. Patrick’s Day and Spring! FREE Seasonal Eating Download Subscribe to my biweekly newsletter at www.anniweeks.com  or contact me at www.anniweeks.com/contact for a  FREE 4-page guide to seasona...

EPISODE 10/ “Fuel for the Future” this National Nutrition Month (2023) 07.03.2023 13:01

Wondering what’s up with National Nutrition Month (NNM) 2023? Find out why this year’s celebration is special and what it means to “Fuel for the Future.” Related Links Weird food news- Foods that look like the body part they nutritionally benefit Academy NNM resources- National Nutrition Month® NNM basics- The Busy Dietitian’s Guide to National Nutrition Month® 2021 For a FREE 4-page guide to eati...

EPISODE 9/ NDTR Talk - Get Ready for the First Ever NDTR Day! 28.02.2023 18:07

Do NDTRs have their own day? They do now! Learn all about NDTR day in this week’s episode. Weird Food News- Prunes for energy  For More Information on NDTR Day visit eatright.org . Related Links - EPISODE 2/ The Difference Between Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Nutritionists

EPISODE 8/ How To Love Your Body When You Hate It with Georgia McArtney MS, RD, LD (Part 2) 14.02.2023 27:27

Stuck between loving and loathing your body?  This two-part episode is for you! Join diet tech Anni Weeks and dietitian Georgia McArtney as they discuss the body image spectrum and practical tips you can put in place today. Learn More About Georgia McArtney MS, RD, LD & Courage To Nourish- Visit the Courage To Nourish Website , Blog , and Instagram How to Love Your Body When You Hate It&n...

EPISODE 7/ How To Love Your Body When You Hate It with Georgia McArtney MS, RD, LD (Part 1) 14.02.2023 28:00

EPISODE 6/ How to Emphasize Non-Scale Victories (NSVs) 07.02.2023 24:01

Wondering what to do when the number you see on the scale won’t budge? Consider valuing non-scale victories instead. Explore real-life tips and tactics with nutrition expert Anni in this week’s episode. Blog - How to Emphasize Non-Scale Victories (NSVs) Tikka Masala Recipe - https://www.anniweeks.com/post/recipe-slow-cooker-tikka-masala-gluten-dairy-free

EPISODE 5/ Green Powders - Are They The Real Deal? 07.02.2023 24:36

Searching for the truth about green powders and drinks? Find out here if supplements like Athletic Greens are worth trying, or if you should stick to eating your greens instead of sipping them. Learn more by reading my recent blog post on this topic at https://www.anniweeks.com/post/green-powders-scam-or-supplement-worth-taking. Wondering what I recommend as a nutrition professional? Shop Micro...

EPISODE 4/ NDTR Talk - Competence vs. Confidence 31.01.2023 10:50

Do you need both competence and confidence to be a nutrition entrepreneur? Find out in our first NDTR Talk episode! Related Links Essential Practice Competencies Scope of Practice for the Dietetic Technician, Registered

EPISODE 3/ Should I be wearing a continuous glucose monitor if I don’t have diabetes? 17.01.2023 24:10

Is there any harm in wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) as a non-diabetic? Find out in this episode, complete with a pros and cons list to help you decide if a CGM is right for you.  For more information , visit:  Weird Food News- The impact of food order on postprandial glycaemic excursions in prediabetes ,   Food Order Has a Significant Impact on Postprandial Glucose and I...

EPISODE 2/ The Difference Between Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Nutritionists 10.01.2023 26:11

Do you know the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist? What is a diet tech? Find out which professional is right for you in this episode. Weird food news - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950329322002385 View FAQs about Annika and diet techs at https://www.anniweeks.com/about . Additional resources- About RDNs and NDTRs Specialty Certifications for Dietitians Re...

EPISODE 1/ START HERE- Everything You Need to Know About 30 Minute Nutrition 03.01.2023 21:43

Welcome to the 30 minute nutrition podcast! You'll learn everything you need to know here about what to expect each week.  For more information, visit www.anniweeks.com/