Dietitians Uncorked

Latest data from the CDC shows that 49.3% of US adults have either diabetes or prediabetes -- that's about 1 out of every 2 adults! Going from working in ICUs with very sick patients to now outpatient private practice -- we've seen a lot. We share our experience as Registered Dietitians working with patients who have Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes. Prevention is our jam, so please conside...

A lot of people have elevated blood pressure but so many do not know they have it. And how could they? There are no symptoms! We explain what the criteria is for Hypertension, and share our experience as Registered Dietitians working with patients who have Hypertension. We talk about dietary approaches to this illness and what are some general recommendations if you're concerned about high blo...

It's true...1 in 3 people in the US meet criteria for Metabolic Syndrome. We explain what Metabolic Syndrome is, and share our experience as Registered Dietitians working with patients who have Metabolic Syndrome. We talk shame spirals, the importance of consistency in building habits, and more. Prevention is our jam, so please consider sharing this episode with a loved one you think might lik...

What are the nutrition interventions we talk to our clients when cholesterol is high? We got you. Here are a few nutrition recommendations that help bring down total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. Enjoy!

Want to know how to get the most diverse gut microbiome? Try a diet that includes 30 different plan foods in one week :) This week's episode is all about the research study conducted by the American Gut Microbiome in 2018 that analyzed stool samples to assess diversity of gut the gut microbiome of over 10,000 individuals the world.

Hiiiii. We are back from our winter break! This episode is all about catching up and discussing how our nutrition intentions are going. This is around the time a lot of people are unable to maintain their health goals. We are simply keeping it real and sharing our own nutrition journeys. 

We wanted to share a few tips on navigating the holidays while maintaining your intentionality on your health. This season can be tricky when we are trying to keep our health in mind. We discuss how to enjoy the wonderful foods that are available this time of year without feeling like your health takes a back seat. Cheers to nutrition self-care!

If you are a parent or hope to become a parent one day, this episode is for you. We have an expert with us on this episode -- Jennifer Anderson is a Registered Dietitian and has a Masters of Science in public health. In 2017, she founded Kids Eat in Color, a resource that helps families feed their children from their first bite of solid food through picky eating and elementary-aged nutrition needs...

We are back with a PART 2 to the previous episode: "Did you grow up with an almond mom?" This episode is a continuation of a conversation that was inspired by an article in Glamour that we came across. Currently there are more articles floating around about this topic. How our parent figures talk about food and bodies (ours and theirs) when we are growing up can have lasting effects on your food a...

Did you grow up with an almond mom? This episode was inspired by an article in Glamour that we came across. How our parent figures talk about food and bodies (ours and theirs) when we are growing up can have lasting effects on your food and body relationship as an adult. We have a lot to say on this topic, so keep your eyes open for a part 2 to this episode coming soon!

What is a Hemoglobin A1c? We talk about everything you need to know about this blood test and what it means. We also mention a good chapstick or lip care product on this episode, randomly. Apparently grapefruit is the preferred flavor for your lip moisturizing needs. 

Eat 3 meals per day! No, eat 6 small meals! No, try intermittent fasting! You are not alone if all of these different approaches leave you wondering...should you eat if you aren't necessarily hungry? We get this question a lot. Tune in to hear us break it down for you.  Cat is drinking a Sauvignon Blanc by Bicicleta. Kelly is drinking a 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Uncorked by Cosmopolitan.

Welcome back! In this episode, we discuss all the different types of milks available at your local grocery store. We talked about the differences between cow's milk, almond milk, soy milk, and oat milk. Do you have a preference? What do you look for in a milk? We recorded early so Kelly is drinking coffee and Cat is drinking our popular Beet Smoothie :)   

We are BACK BABY! We are SO excited to be back. We have a great convo about dietitians posting on social media. We talk about how the various nutrition philosophies can either feel like a wonderful oasis or like an infuriating echo chamber. What do you think? Cat is drinking Starry Night Syrah  Kelly is drinking Cameron Hughes Lot 678 Pinot Noir 

This episode is our first solo episode :( Kelly is out traveling and having fun so Cat had to find something to do... This episode is all about Nitric Oxide and beets and dark chocolate, and dark leafy greens. Enjoy!

This episode is alllll about bloating. We had a listener request to talk about bloating and the pertinent context in which we can look at our own abdominal bloating. In some contexts, abdominal bloating may be pathological. In others, it simply may be a normal part of our digestion. Cat is drinking Caliterra Tributo Malbec 2017 Kelly is drinking Zinfandel Seghesio

Anyone who cooks knows that sometimes you win big, and sometimes you fail big. In this episode, Cat and I share some recent kitchen wins and kitchen fails. There is a LOT of laughing. If you want to be entertained and get some kitchen inspiration, you're in the right place! Cat is drinking Koyle Cuvée Los Lingues Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon . Kelly is drinking Rubus Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel...

We found a fellow wine-lover who is also passionate about fiber! I am so excited for you all to meet Kim Kramer , a Registered Dietitian who is has dedicated her career to wellness and nutrition. She has seen a wide variety of patient populations with various chronic illnesses. Kim is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and the owner of Health-Right Consulting LLC. Kim talks about c...

In this episode, we talk about bad image days and how to move away from this mindset. This episode is based on an article Kelly wrote on how to move away from hating your body. We review 10 dietitian- approved tips to move away from a place of hating your body.  Kelly is drinking a Oyster Bay's Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Cat is drinking an Elqui Wines 2016 Carmenere-Syrah-Malbec blend.

This episode is all about hydration, baby! We talk about the actual reasons we need water and common reasons for dehydration. If you've ever been confused on why drinking alcohol makes you pee more, or whether or not to count your coffee as water intake, this episode is for you. We discuss how to tell if you're dehydrated and end with tips on increasing your hydration, even if you don't like water...

The guilt!! We get it. We decided to have a conversation with some ideas on how we can all eat a little more environmentally friendly and hopefully inspire some positive change in the way we grow and consume our foods! Kelly is drinking King Rabbit Rosé 2020  Cat is drinking Estampa Sauvignon Blanc- Chardonnay 2021

This episode is a great conversation about eating healthy on a budget. We talk with Michael Glab, MS, RD, LDN, owner of Nutriquity LLC . Michael provides professional nutrition counseling where he helps clients navigate the modern food environment. Michael's clients are typically people who are active but are not seeing results. He also works with clients with eating disorders, and he practices in...

We are bringing to you a hot topic, Intermittent Fasting. Talking about diets is not our usual MO but we want to bring the most accurate information regarding this new trending diet. We have the honor to have Dr Krista Varady, a Professor of Nutrition at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Her research focuses on the efficacy of intermittent fasting for weight loss as well as cardiometabolic mark...

Hi! This episode is about our bestie, fiber! We will go through some common questions we get about fiber so that you can walk away with a clearer understanding of what exactly fiber is, what types of foods have fiber, and why fiber is key for supporting our health. We actually forgot all about our wine selection and did not tell you what we were drinking so... we'll just have to double down next e...

Welcome back! This is our first episode topic that was a request from a listener! We were thrilled to answer and apparently have a lot to say about this topic :) We talk about the difference between a serving size and a portion. We discuss the hunger and satiety cues, last feast concept, and practicing gratitude for meal.  We also want to remind everyone, we have a group program called Nouris...