Bite by Bite: Nutrition for Life

Do carbohydrates make you fat? Registered Dietitian Gerald Ernat breaks down carbohydrate metabolism. We asked him if carbohydrates make you fat, is sugar addicting and what role do those carbohydrates play in sports performance.  Listen to this episode to find out if you really need to cut carbs.

In this episode we hear from a struggling mom about the baby formula shortage, and we discuss the do's and don'ts to navigating this scary shortage. 

Learn what you need to do to make sure you are prepped and ready for a successful canning season. Find out everything you need to know about lids, recipes and outdated methods you should not be using anymore. 

In this episode we are joined by Karen Richey, Mastering Home Food Preservation instructor for Purdue Extension. Learn what you need to do to make sure you are prepped and ready for a successful canning season.

Local foods is increasing in demand, with a 300% growth in regional food hubs and an almost 200% increase in Farmers Markets since 2007, shows the 2014 USDA census of Agriculture data. Listen to how caterer of Juniper Spoon Lali Hess supports local farmers and provides locally sourced produce in her catering business.

In this episode we are joined by Josh Gruver an associate professor at Ball State University in Environment, Geology, and Natural Resources. Listen to how Josh is helping one community connect growers with consumers to help reduce waste, improve access to local foods and help eaters understand where their food comes from. Josh will help us understand the difference between a sustainable food syste...

Want to keep a clear mind as you age? The time to take action is now! Join us as we discuss how to implement a brain healthy eating plan.

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Julie Garden-Robinson, registered dietitian, professor and Extension food and nutrition specialist at North Dakota State University. Julie shares with us about her work in the connection between nutrition and brain health. Teaser: it doesn't have to be as complicated as you think. Join us to learn how to feed your brain. Follow this podcast on Facebook and Inst...

Join us for this quick "digestion session" as we unpack what it means to have animal products as part of a balanced eating plan.

In this episode we are joined by registered dietitians Hanna Kelley from the American Dairy Association Indiana & Amy Cifelli from the National   Cattlemen's Beef Association. Amy and Hanna help us examine the difference between traditional dairy and beef products and their plant-based   alternatives. Which is better for you? Which is better for the environment?

In this episode we are joined by registered dietitians Hanna Kelley from the American Dairy Association Indiana & Amy Cifelli from the National   Cattlemen's Beef Association. Amy and Hanna help us examine the difference between traditional dairy and beef products and their plant-based   alternatives. Which is better for you? Which is better for the environment? Connect wit...

For many, New Year's resolutions are abandoned within a matter of weeks. Why is this? Join us for this episode as we discussion how to identify and set goals that you can stick with. Follow this podcast on Facebook and Instagram @bitebybitenutritionforlife

It's New Years! And for many that means resolutions involving food and weight management. So what is the best diet to help you reach your goals? Join us as we discuss how to evaluate different diet plans. Follow this podcast on Facebook and Instagram @bitebybitenutritionforlife

In this episode we continue our conversation with Dr. Rick Mattes, RD, MPH, PhD as Dr. Mattes shares about his research on dietary fat. We'll learn why we need fat not just for what it does in our body, but for what it does for our tongue. You'll never think the same about food again.

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Rick Mattes, RD, MPH, PhD as Dr. Mattes shares about his research on dietary fat. We'll learn why we need fat not just for what it does in our body, but for what it does for our tongue. You'll never think the same about food again.

Join Tonya and Monica as they breakdown 2 factors to consider when choosing supplements. Are they safe? Do they do what they say they are going to do? 

In this episode we are joined by Mickala Parsley, Registered Dietitian. Mickala currently works as an oncology dietitian assisting patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. Mickala shares good rules to follow to ensure you are getting the right nutrients you need, whether or not you are facing cancer. She also talks with us about the role of supplements, when and how supplements can be benef...

In this 15 minute digest we break down Lauren Link's episode on Who can you trust? The only way to know what is in our food, is to read the food label. Listen to learn what to look for on the label. 

In this episode we are joined by Lauren Link, Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Lauren speaks to us about nutrition misinformation she often encounters and how to identify reliable information. We take a deep dive into supplements and their potential dangers and how to know if you really need one.

Each week we are going to take 15 minutes to digest what we heard from our guest on the previous episode. This week we are breaking down the Social Determinates of Health as well as the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating. There are many factors that influence our health, not just weight. Listen in and think about what factors might be keeping you from reaching your health and wellness goals. 

In this episode we are joined by Amanda Atkinson, Registered Dietitian who has been working with people who have eating disorders in all levels of care from Outpatient to Residential, since 2011. She shares with us the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating, how to recognize unhealthy food attitudes, and how to move away from a cycle of dieting and toward a focus on health pro...

In this episode of Bite by Bite: Nutrition for Life Katie Hake Intuitive Eating Counselor walks us through what Intuitive Eating means and how we can reject the diet mentality. Many believe they need to loose weight and turn to the latest fad diet to help with that. Katie shares strategies to make peace with food and discover the satisfaction of food.  

We are a group of Purdue Extension Educators who are dispelling myths about foods and nutrition. This is our first episode. Meet the team, and learn about a few of our biggest food pet peeves.