Daily Dietitian Podcast

Let's take a look at the top 10 podcast for the year as I briefly reflect on each guest and episode topic.   I have had so much fun getting to know my guests, I feel like we instantly hit it off and become best friends, yay?! Or maybe that is just me because I am so excited to finally get to know each of them after loving their posts on Instagram. And when I don’t have guest, I love to share...

Today we have a phenomenal vegan chef, Diana Goldman, from her award-winning website Beantown Kitchen . Diana shares her story about becoming vegan, and even hooking her family members and friends on her flavorful dishes that feature plants! Now she has made this lifestyle her business, her passion, and teaching others how to incorporate more plant-based foods in the diet with go-to easy cooking m...

Hey there, great to have you here with us this week for another solo episode. I love this title because I think there are all cycles of life where this is totally true, especially when life gets busy, like in the month of December. Ahh, anyway, there are a couple of things to consider when finding a workout routine that works for you, fits into your lifestyle, and feel good about doing, not just a...

Welcome to a solo episode as I talk about 3 take-aways to think about to shift the mindset from old diet mentality ways to building lifelong healthy habits.  That voice in our head is constant and sometimes hard to "shut off", but there are ways to turn around those thoughts to being more mindful, intentional, and make peace with food and movement. Join me for this short and sweet episode. &n...

What is overeating?   How do you describe the physical cues of overeating?  Is overeating different on a normal day versus a holiday or celebration?  How do you quiet those voices about what you think about overeating?   Well, to many overeating relates to the physical fullness, like you might see after a holiday meal.  Feeling extremely full, even changing into sweat...

Have you ever said or heard someone say, “You’re so skinny eat something?” Today we are talking with registered dietitian Emily Bergey @build.curves on Instagram. Emily’s focus is helping her clients gain weight in a healthy way. Now this topic may not pertain to you but maybe you know someone that is struggling to gain weight and want to improve their nutrition by overcoming GI issues, lack of hu...

Bonus episode from an IG Live, sharing 5 products I am loving!  These products make my life easier, healthier, and just taste delicious!   They are packed with nutrition and a great to grab on-the-go or help satisfy the toughest craving.   What's in this episode:  How to use each product Health benefits Why they make my life easier Satisfy cravings  Nourishing And more!&nb...

Have you ever taken a culinary class? Or do you enjoy watching cooking shows on T.V., but when it comes to the kitchen, you may fall short whether that is a making simple healthy meals or feel overwhelmed with 12-ingredient nutritious recipes, I hear ya!  How can you make easy meals that are packed with plants and a boost of nutrition, but also taste delicious! Sound too good to be true? Toda...

This episode will get you thinking . . . thinking about those little voices in your head that tell you “Stop you can’t eat that because you will gain weight” or "You can’t eat that it has too many carbs!" or "You can’t eat now, you need to wait."  I laugh because I think we have all heard these voice at some point in our life. That little voice, what we call our inner food critic, or maybe yo...

Dietitians are reaching more people by being in a variety of jobs that help bridge the gap in nutrition education. Dietitians have been in the grocery stores for about 20+ years and the job opportunities have ebbed and flowed in this setting through the years, but they are still providing exceptional services to their customers. On this episode I am talking with Hy-Vee dietitian, Ashley Danielson....

I wish there was a mindset switch to turn on and ditch diet culture by instantly thinking and eating intuitively. One and done, but that is not always the case.  As intuitive eating become more and more popular the principles become a little twisted depending on which influencer you may see, and that is why I wanted to talk with registered dietitian, Lisa Schrader, MS, RDN, LDN @thoughtfullyf...

Dairy . . . what is your favorite source, a glass of milk, a cup of yogurt, spicy nachos with creamy cheese, or the family favorite ice cream! Now, whether you love dairy or maybe you are little intolerant to dairy, there are other options that will discuss today with registered and licensed dietitian Erin Hoisington who works for the Midwest Dairy Council. Erin shares her background in agricultur...

"Fast-tracking" your health goals may sound too good to be true, but let me explain.  My truth to fast-tracking your goals is summed up in one word.  Questions to ask yourself, "What can I do every single day to chop away at my goal." "How do I keep showing up for my goals?"   We discuss the 3 ways to make your healthy habits stick around, not just a fad diet that is too hard to kee...

Wait a minute, why are you talking about diets when you are a non-diet dietitian?  Great question, I like to bring awareness to characteristics we have with food to help you understand your own relationship with food and diets. Diet culture has mainstreamed so many ideas with food restrictions, time to eat, time to fast, and so much more.  Our culture makes is hard to know if we have ste...

Today, Dana shares with us how she helps her clients start with process and a plan to make fitness a habit. She shares her personal fitness goals on what keeps her to show up and how she implements this mindset when working with her clients. She is a person that just want to be around, even if it 5 a.m. in the morning. She sees you, and her caring heart is what keeps her clients coming back. &nbsp...

What is one thing you can do to help slow down the process of aging? Or what is one habit you can start today to help decrease the effects of muscle loss? Well, maybe I should have been a physical therapist because I am big believer in focusing on exercise to help with aches and pains in the body. Strength training has always been considered a promising intervention for muscle deterioration. Over...

A solo episode where I talk about how our emotions come into play with food.  We celebrate with food, we cope with food, heck, we even turn to food in times of boredom.  Emotions and eating can be a slippery slope, but how can you find a healthy balance with food?  I talk about how I wanted to be comforted with food this past week, but also be aware to not let food and my emotions f...

Do you ever start your diet or healthy eating plan on Monday and by Thursday you have fallen off track?  Do you ever feel like things are just not clicking and you keep trying new programs, new diet plans, new workouts, or hire a personal trainer and find you keep up with your healthy habits for a month or two and fall back into old habits the rest of the year.  What is the cause for the...

Welcome, to another solo episode, aka things I want to get off my chest. Today's topic is all about disordered eating not eating disorders – what Is the difference. Let me explain . . .  Disordered eating may surprise you as it can be closely linked to the many habits of "good" versus "bad" eating habits in diet culture.  Join us for this conversation! 

On this solo episode, I share how I meal plan for the month.  I teach this method with my clients and help them to build a balanced, nourishing and satisfying plate. The method gives them options to pick the foods they enjoy and pick from my suggest meal and snack ideas. I call this a flexible meal plan because when life gets busy, the plan provides an idea of what to put on your plate, as yo...

Did you know in the United States, about 1 of 5 adolescents and 1 of 4 young adults have prediabetes? Those predisposed with prediabetes also present unfavorable risks such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. So, let’s talk about what is prediabetes, and what you need to know about how to balance your blood sugars with nutrition and other lifestyle habits. We talk with registered dieti...

What is balance? What exactly is balanced eating and how can you find your healthy balance? Let’s hear it from not just one but from two registered dietitians, twin sisters, Symone and Chantel, the balanced eating dietitians from Canada.  I have been following them on Instagram for awhile now and not only do they share gorgeous foodie pictures, but they bring all the basics for easy meal plan...

Welcome back, today we talk with registered dietitian, Tara Moran from nutrition thyme with Tara on Instagram.  One of the best things about talking with other registered dietitians, they each have their own take on healthy eating including a variety of tips, healthy hacks and whatever they have found to help click with their clients and even friends and family members, Tara share so much in...

Are you caught up in the cycle of cutting carbs or counting calories?  Can cutting carbs and calories hurt the metabolism or does it help? Do you find yourself stuck in old habits dieting that used to work and help you lose weight?  Are you confused on what to eat to move the scale?   Well, registered dietitian, Carrie Moody, RDN is here to help tackle the metabolism.  She...

I was incredibly lucky to get talk with Amy from Yummy Toddler Food. Amy is a professional food blogger, recipe developer, cookbook author, and writer. She has three young kiddos and offers reassurance, encouragement, and simple recipes/tips that make feeding a family more manageable. Her resume is pretty impressive!  Over the past decade and a half she has worked in media with a variety of j...