Daily Dietitian Podcast

Today, I am welcoming my first dietetic intern, Regan Thompson. I was lucky enough to be matched with this exceptional RD to be.  Regan has completed her bachelor's degree in dietetics, then headed on to complete a masters in exercise physiology and now is finishing up her dietetics internship.  She will be heading off to take her dietetic board examination very soon to complete the proc...

Yes, we all know fruits and vegetables are great for us but how do we make them easy, delicious, accessible and enjoy eating more?    The average American diet falls short of eating colorful food and this is decrease is continuing.  What are the statistics for adults and children eating fruits and vegetables? What are the recommendations for these age groups? How can we increas...

Gut health has received some attention with terms like leaky gut, bloating, thyroid health, auto immune diseases, and even linking gut health to the brain. I am fascinated by the gut and I think there is more science to consider in the years to come. Which is why I asked a registered dietitian, Gina Jones to help explain more about the gut, thyroid and the connection to proper nutrition.  Gin...

Feeding nutritious foods to your kids can be a never-ending battle, and let's not forget, keep them well fed, plus not complaining. Anyone?  Well, thanks to Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Dani Lebovitz, MS, RD, CSSD, CDES, has set the stage for families to make mealtime an enjoyable experience with her website, books and learning resources called Kid Food Explorers!  Her materials wi...

Have you ever started a workout program and it only lasts a week, maybe a month or even a couple of months? Do you get stuck with finding a workout routine that you really enjoy? Or feel good about doing on most days of the week? Well, today we talk with one of my personal training friends, Shelly Northway, who is here to share her tips for making a workout routine stick. Shelly has a heart of gol...

Refresh or tidy-up or spring clean are some of my favorite ways bring life back to order in certain areas of in my life, whether it is reorganizing a drawer or decluttering parts of the home, a little refresh can do wonders for keeping any mess at bay.  But this is not a podcast about cleaning, it is a podcast about wellness and I want to talk about refreshing your habits.  You may hear...

Have you ever thought I did not work out today I feel awful and fat? Or I need to lose 15 pounds to fit into my swimsuit in the next month? Or why am I going up in sizes each year, I need to get back to my sizes in my 20’s? Or if only I looked like her . . .  Whatever your thoughts may be about being a certain weight or having this ideal body in mind that you think will make you happier, thes...

Grocery shopping, do you love it or do you hate it? And whether it is online or in-person, there are some ideas of the do's and don't of healthy grocery shopping.  Some examples of the epitome of healthy grocery shopping may include, "only buying organics" or "only shopping the perimeter." How true are these ideas? I mean, the bakery is on the perimeter? So my question is, "How do I buy the m...

Maybe you have heard the term intuitive eating and there is another hot term similar to this called intuitive fasting. But wait, is that the same as intermittent fasting. Or am I getting that confused? So, what is intuitive eating and what is all the hype about intuitive fasting? I know it is intuitively confusing! I have asked registered dietitian Elizabeth Beil, RD, LD, for some help in clearing...

Welcome to episode 20, where I talk with registered dietitian Jennifer Gilles, MS, RDN, CSSD, owner of Eat 4 Sport: Sports Nutrition for athletes, coaches, parents of athletes and athletic trainers. (jenngilesrd.com) From beginner to professional to  athlete. Jenn helps her clients unlock the secret weapon to sports performance – nutrition! She clears out the clutter for her clients regarding...

Yep, that is right, there is a day just for registered dietitians.  I hope you can celebrate your favorite dietitian with drinks and dessert!  My passion for this podcast is to not only share simple, healthy wellness tips but to introduce you to awesome dietitians.   Everyone needs their own personal dietitian that fits for them. There are many RDs out there that specialize in speci...

Have you ever dreamed about snapping your fingers and healthy food magically appears in your kitchen? Well, thanks to @batchbalanced, this is simple idea has come to life.  Owner, Megan Garvin, developed her own high-protein muffin batter business after solving her own family's problem of making easy, nutrient-dense, delicious, and kid-friendly food.   While Megan was in the midst of hav...

Welcome to episode 17, where I talk with registered dietitian, Karina Tolentino, RD, also known on Instagram as @allfoodsfit.nutritionist There is so much information out there about intermittent fasting, keto and how carbs are causing us to be fat, HELP! (and more)  No wonder people keep trying different diets because it is so confusing, and everyone is different. Karina helps break down all...

Welcome to episode 16, where I talk with registered dietitian and life coach, Kelitha Anderson with her private practice Renew Life Nutrition. She is a firecracker, and so motivating to helping people find their version of healthy. She is fun, entertaining, and inspiring. She also empowers colleagues and women of color. She was featured in a black dietitian/nutritionist appreciation post and we ta...

Welcome to episode 15, where I talk with licensed therapist, Cherie from Food Freedom Therapy. She has so much to share with us and it makes for an enjoyable conversation. Cherie helps people find health at every size and body acceptance. As she recovered from an eating disorder herself, she has the knowledge and experience to help people in all the areas. I hope you find this episode insightful a...

Welcome to episode 14 with guest, registered dietitian Allie Landry, MPPD, RD, LDN, owner of Make Life Peachy LLC, a virtual nutrition practice to help women find the tools to stop dieting and start living.  Allie helps her clients find their happy weight naturally. Her social media platform is booming with viral reels and her programs are popular as ever. She provides a clear method to help...

I enjoyed my conversation with Tuesday, it was like talking with co-worker as she brings so much knowledge and light to the table. Her niche for cancer survivors is one I find so insightful and impactful to help her clients get the proper nutrition advice after a major life experience. But not only is she providing helpful nutrition coaching she focuses on many trendy topics on her social media pa...

Today’s episode I share quite a bit, maybe too much, but if you can learn from my mistakes or in some way it helps connect the dots for you about the downsides to dieting, then my job is done. I share my relationship with food, my body image and my story with diets growing up.  Diets started at an early age for me and it gets messier in my early 20's  . . . so let's begin! My favorite pa...

Do you ever hear the saying, "A New Year, A New You!"  So . . . our old self was not up to par?  Do we need to make a change on how we look at the beginning of the year?   Let's make 2021 different and focus on how we think about ourselves instead of all about how we look or are "supposed" to look.   How do you make the mindset shift when we are bombarded with ads for promoting...

Welcome to episode 10 where I talk with a fellow dietitian that has a passion for helping her clients understand their hormones and making the necessary changes through nutrition. She goes by Nutrition by Amy on Instagram and at her own website for nutritional consulting services.   Every time she spoke, my insides were jumping with joy, saying to myself, Yes, this is so good! She clears out the c...

Hey friends, welcome to a bonus episode. I wanted to hide the fact that I am turning 40 today. Ugh, it is like the icing for a crappy year. And maybe I shouldn’t be all down in the dumps but there is something about turning this age for me. It sounds old, and yet I still feel like I am 25 . . . I have some ah-ha moments I want to share.  Looking back 10 years ago, I'm not 100% sure but guessi...

My long time friend, Jamie and I share a common passion in our lives for moving more to make our bodies feel better.  However, we know that mom life is a bit off-schedule and getting a workout doesn't always happen - and that is 100% okay!  Jamie is a mom of three young boys and is a certified group fitness instructor. She has kept on this path for 15 years and I think that says quite a...

Getting in shape is usually the first thing a person will or want to focus on when they say “I need to lose weight” or "That's it! I’m starting my diet on Monday.” And even though excise is wonderful, I will put a disclaimer that if your main goal is weight loss, moving more may help but it comes down to the food – okay – we will talk more about that later but first let’s talk fitness. Making exer...

Welcome back to part two on my discussion with my friend, Nanette. Last week, she informed us all about exercises to prevent injury and the importance of incorporating a dynamic warm-up (episode #5). Today, she shares her family’s journey to adapting a vegetarian lifestyle. Now, if you are not interested in following a vegetarian diet, that’s totally okay, but maybe you want to try meatless Monday...

Welcome to Episode #5, where I talk to my friend Nanette.  She is a certified personal trainer that specializes in teaching her clients how to build a healthy base of exercise for them to feel their best every day. She has a true passion for giving her clients a foundation of learning the correct how to’s with each exercise in order to prevent injury or help those that are injured move better. She...