Sound Bites A Nutrition Podcast

Full shownotes, transcript, and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/3 13                                     Many individuals are turning to GLP-1 medications for weight loss, but what happens when they stop? In this episode, we delve into the complexities of maintaining weight loss once these medications are discontinued. Dr. Holly Wyatt, an expert in obesity medicine, shares her insights on...

Full shownotes, transcript, and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/3 12                                     We're surrounded by headlines, health advice and hot takes that can make it feel like science changes every week. Public health recommendations can seem confusing, and social media often turns nuanced science into click-worthy certainty. So how do we make sense of it all? How do we sep...

Full shownotes, transcript, and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/311                                  We hear a lot of bold claims about food and eating behavior: certain foods are "addictive," ultraprocessed foods are driving obesity, and eating something sweet only makes you crave more sweets. We're also told we can retrain our taste buds for things like salt and sugar, but is that reall...

Full shownotes, transcript, and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 310                               Convenience without Compromise: What Really Matters When Choosing Frozen & Processed Foods? Are convenience foods a problem, or could they actually be part of the solution? When it comes to frozen meals and processed foods… are we asking the wrong questions? Let's take a look at how frozen a...

Full shownotes, transcript, and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 309                               Access to dietitian services is evolving, and so is the way we think about nutrition care. In this episode, we're diving into how and why more people can (and should) work with a registered dietitian, especially when the focus goes beyond food advice to meaningful behavior change. We'll unpa...

Full shownotes, transcript, and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 308                                From viral reels warning about 'chemicals in your food' to influencers claiming the food industry is hiding the truth, social media is full of strong opinions about what we eat. But how much of this messaging is grounded in real science, and how much is driven by fear, confusion, or misinfo...

Gain Valuable Insights from a GLP-1 Expert and User  Cozy Earth coupon code, full shownotes, transcript, and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 307                              In this episode, we explore GLP-1 weight loss medications, including emerging conversations around microdosing, the "mental load" of weight management, and what it really takes to maintain weight loss long term. Hear...

Full shownotes, transcript, resources and free CEU here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 306                            Commercial Support has been provided by Cobram Estate  This podcast episode discusses the nutritional differences between extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and other grades of olive oil and how those differences impact health outcomes. Listeners will learn how olives are harvested, how EVO...

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 305             Frozen foods are having a moment – and the science, policy, and nutrition research behind them is more nuanced than most people realize. In this episode, we take a fresh (and frozen) look at how freezing works, why it matters for nutrition, and how frozen foods fit into today's evolving dietary guidance and fo...

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 304                          Federal nutrition programs impact the lives of tens of millions of Americans each year, yet they are often misunderstood, politicized, or reduced to headlines without context. This episode unpacks what federal nutrition assistance programs actually do, why they matter, and how recent policy shifts...

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 303                        The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released on January 7, 2026 by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. These new guidelines state that they had concerns with the DGAC report because it framed it's analysis through a health equity lens and therefore disreg...

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 302                      The health risks of heavy drinking are well-established. But what about the health risks of light to moderate drinking? More people, especially the Gen Z population, are leaning toward moderation of alcohol intake rather than going completely dry, shifting the popular "Dry January" challenge toward mo...

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 301                       This episode is sponsored. Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & Danimals. Dr. Caree Cotwright is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted.   Many kids don't consume the proper amount of nutrients that are vital for healthy growth, chroni...

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 300                     This episode is sponsored.  Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & OIKOS. Dr. Gitanjali Srivastava is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted.   This episode explores strategies for maintaining weight loss and overall wellness following the...

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 299                    This episode is sponsored. Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & Light + Fit. Constance Brown-Riggs is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted.   This episode explores how culturally relevant, patient-centered nutrition strategies can suppo...

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 298                    This episode is sponsored.  Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & Activia. Dr. Hannah Holscher is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted.   G ut health and the gut microbiome play an important role in overall wellbeing, including digestion...

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 297                We know that there is not one single treatment approach that works for every person with obesity, however there is one type of approach we can use when discussing weight with every person: trauma-informed care (TIC). TIC is an approach that recognizes the possibility that many people may have a history of t...

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 296                       Are processed foods truly undermining our health, or are they an essential part of a safe, nutritious, and affordable food supply? Should the way we classify foods based on processing outweigh decades of national dietary guidelines—or are these systems flawed from the start? And what happens to publi...

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/295                       In this episode, we explore the FoodMinds Conscious Consumption Index, revealing insights into consumer sentiment on healthy and sustainable food systems. Despite growing familiarity with the topic, less than half of consumers report purchasing healthy, sustainable options regularly. What's driving th...

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 294                     Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) is a public health-oriented slogan and initiative aimed at addressing the health challenges facing Americans led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Scientists, medical professionals and public health officials have criticized the move...

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 293                   Food ethnographer Lucy Woods has spent the last several years diving deep into the evolving landscape of protein consumption. Lucy's expertise lies in uncovering the "why"  behind the ways people eat, with a specific focus on protein – from red meat and poultry to plant-based options and protein-packed s...

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 292                 The Forgotten Vitamin: K2's Role in Cardiovascular and Skeletal Health Vitamin K2 might not be the first nutrient you think of when it comes to heart health or bone health – but it should definitely be on your list of important nutrients. This episode explores the science behind vitamin K2, how it differs...

Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 291                           Belief-Based Research: The Power of Shared Values Public trust has shifted. Once, experts like scientists were the go-to voices for credible information, earning trust through their ability to solve major societal challenges. Today, "someone like me" is considered just as trustworthy, while socia...

Parents are bombarded with and overwhelmed by complex cultural, environmental, economic and political issues that impact their parenting skills, choices and confidence. By approaching various parenting challenges and questions from a science and social justice lens and parenting based on values, we can be more aware of the systemic forces that harm kids, differentiate what we can and cannot contro...

Unbottled Potential: From Sober Curious to Sober Serious  As the sober curious movement gains traction, more people are reevaluating their relationship with alcohol and changing their habits. Challenging societal myths around alcohol's role in relaxation, celebration and socializing can result in mindset shifts to begin exploring an alcohol-free lifestyle and discover how sobriety can impact core...