Dishing Up Nutrition

How often do we think about what's really in our food? Have you ever really thought about how many ads you regularly see for junk food and junk beverages? We are continuously being sold food that makes us sick and overweight, and in today's world we are living in a health crisis that's largely caused by poor diet.  On this week's episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, dieticians Melanie Beasley and Brit...

Did you know that gallbladder health is tightly linked to your overall well-being?  Join our host, registered and licensed dietician Leah Kleinschrodt, as she unravels the complexities of gallbladder care in this episode of Ask a Nutritionist and catch up on this often-overlooked organ. From dietary advice to preventing gallstones to understanding the role of bile in your digestive system, this ep...

It’s the time of year when we are “catching bugs” that are going around, ranging from a mild and annoying cold, to more serious cases of influenza, Covid, or a virus called RSV. It is completely normal and natural for your body to get occasionally sick. Even with a healthy immune system, you may get catch something one to two times per year. But are you someone who tends to catch whatever is going...

If you haven't heard of bone broth and its many benefits, get ready. Looking to get better sleep? Want to strengthen your skins elasticity? Need an easy source of protein? Try some bone broth. Listen in to this episode of Ask a Nutritionist to learn about how you can improve your health by adding bone broth to your diet.

In our clinical practice, we see people at all stages in their surgical preparation and recovery. In today’s show, we’re going to focus on knees specifically. Our dietitians will help you think about how to optimize your nutrition before knee surgery and strategize your food plan for after knee surgery to give you the best recovery outcome possible. We’ll start by quickly covering the most common...

Are nitrates helpful or harmful? Join registered and licensed dietician Brandy Buro in this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist as she breaks down everything you need to know about naturally occurring and added nitrates in your food. 

Have you or someone you know suffered a concussion or some kind of hit to the head? Do you or the kids in your family play contact sports? If yes, this show is for you! Today’s episode features a conversation with our dietitian and a physician who has worked for Amen Clinics for over a decade. Our special guest, Dr. Kabran Chapek, is going to take us through the ins and outs of what happens to a b...

Do you struggle with digestive issues, fatigue, or skin problems? It might be time to consider whether gluten is the culprit! Join registered and licensed dietician Britni Vincent on this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist as she breaks down how gluten can impact your health - from explaining what gluten is and the hype around gluten-free diets to common gluten sensitivity symptoms and the impor...

Since sugar consumption tends to increase starting at this time of year then leading into the holidays, we’re here today to talk about why we get sugar cravings that can really interrupt your health and how to get rid of them. From a dietitian standpoint, we have ideas that actually work to help your brain stop craving sugar. In this episode, we’ll cover the science behind sugar cravings, how the...

Can't stand certain foods anymore? You’re not alone! Join registered and licensed dietician Amy Krum and discover the surprising causes of food aversions and tips to tackle them and bring balance back to your meals on this week's episode of "Ask a Nutritionist."

Today’s episode features a special guest! Our very own Chef Marianne is joining our dietitian and nutritionist to give you simple ways to use food to support your brain and mental health. We’ll start with a conversation on what mental health is, some statistics on how many folks are struggling, and how food can make an impact on our stress resilience. Then we’ll share food and nutrient ideas that...

Nobody eats perfectly all the time. Multivitamins and supplements are great ways to ensure that nutritional needs are met and that the brain and the body will get what they need to function better. Tune in for this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist as Leah, a registered and licensed dietician, answers a listener's question about supplements that could support memory and manage blood sugar and j...

The postpartum period is a time of a lot of hormonal chaos and rebalancing as a woman’s body needs to heal and replenish while she’s adjusting to new responsibilities and a different pace of life – all during a time of WAY less sleep. This can create a wide range of emotions experienced after having a baby and the most common diagnosis is postpartum depression. In today’s episode, our dietitians w...

Do you crave something caffeinated, sweet, and bubbly? You've heard that soda is bad for you, but is diet soda just as bad? Join registered and licensed dietician Amy Crum on this week's Ask a Nutritionist as she dives deep into the facts about sodas and diet sodas, and explores a healthy range of alternatives for when you want a sweet treat.

With everyone returning back to routines and structure after the summer, we often get asked how to help our kiddos eat healthy when they are back in a school environment. Tune into this episode of Ask a Nutritionist where registered and licensed dietitian Britni shares why we want our kids to eat in balance (especially in the middle of the day!) and easy, delicious, kid-approved ideas on what to h...

Dairy substitutes can be highly processed and often contain additives that may not be ideal for health, and it can be confusing trying to make sense of the available choices.  Tune into this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist in which registered and licensed dietician Brandy de-mystifies milk alternatives, helps identify the best quality substitutes  - and even provides a recipe for a homemade,...

A question we often get is “what is the best diet for someone with MS?” Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, is a chronic disease affecting the nervous system. In today’s episode, our dietitians will cover what foods inflame and what foods support the nervous system. We’ll offer meal ideas and a helpful nutrient to get in supplement form if interested to support healing.

Are monk fruit and stevia good for you? How can you add them to a healthy meal plan? Join registered and licensed dietician Amy Crum as she dives into the myths and studies about the increasingly popular sugar substitutes. 

In this episode on perimenopause (the transition to menopause), we discuss two of the most common symptoms that women experience when their hormones start to change: problems with sleep and increased anxiety. The show will cover, the definition of perimenopause, symptoms of how anxiety and sleep issues might present for women in this stage, how the changes of the two hormones progesterone and estr...

Calcium is an important mineral for muscles and hormones, as well for supporting bone health and preventing osteoperosis, and calcium supplements are very popular. But recent concerns have suggested that while we may be protecting our bones with supplements, we may be doing our heart a disservice in the process. And one may wonder, is there any truth to this? Join registered and licensed dietician...

According to the American Lung Association, 1/3 of Americans have an environmental risk factor that may contribute to their asthma, COPD, lung cancer, allergies, and heart disease due to our current air quality. Since we can’t control air pollution or wildfires, we can try to reduce the burden on our lungs and to reduce our inflammation from the inside out. And since this is a nutrition podcast, w...

Are you looking to get the most out of your cookware? Teflon and nonstick pans were once a staple of the midcentury family kitchen. But how did the manufacturers manage a nonstick coating? Learn about the risks of Teflon and the PFA chemicals used to treat these types of cookware - and discover the many varieties of safer coating alternatives with Monica on today's episode Ask a Nutritionist!

By now, you’ve probably heard the term ‘gluten free’ and know at least one person who is on a gluten free diet. Today we’re going to help you understand why gluten free diets have become so common, who could benefit from taking gluten out of their diet, and how to do it from a healthy, real food approach. In addition, we’ll be explaining why foods labeled ‘gluten free’ aren’t always a safe choice...

Pregnancy places a huge demand on a woman's body in almost every way you can think of. This also includes nutritionally. It's super important for the health of both mom and child for their bodies to have access to the right nutrients. Tune into this week's episode with Leah to learn all about what you should eat if you're expecting.

Preserving your muscle mass is a hot topic lately when it comes to maintaining a good metabolism and healthy weight. When you're losing weight, ideally you want to lose fat and not muscle. Eating protein is necessary to keep and grow your muscles, while having good muscle mass is crucial for your metabolism for weight loss. In this episode, our dietitians explain why protein is important for weigh...