Sound Bites A Nutrition Podcast

It's not every day you get to hear about nutrition research straight from the expert himself! Dr. Taylor Wallace has a passion for food science and technology that creates a safer, healthier and more nutritious food supply, and a perspective on industry research that may surprise you. While attending the University of Kentucky, Taylor fell in love with the field of food science and the technology...

"Healthy and wholesome can also be delicious! I embrace this philosophy and incorporate science-based principles to deliver up-to-date information and advice."  – Toby Amidor Toby is the founder of Toby Amidor Nutrition, where she provides nutrition and food safety consulting services for individuals, restaurants and food brands. She is also the author of The Greek Yogurt Kitchen: More Than 130 De...

Our kids are bombarded every day with health and nutrition information and misinformation in the news. But what are they learning in the classroom? And are they able to digest this information and make their own, well-informed health and nutrition decisions? Andrew Milne, Illinois' Health Teacher of the Year 2016, has traveled around the world in his 20 years as a teacher and coach. Originally fro...

 "The next 35 years are not only the most important 35 years there have ever been in the history of agriculture, they are the most important 35 years there will ever be in the history of agriculture." – Jack A. Bobo   Jack Bobo is Chief Communications Officer for Intrexon Corporation. Prior to joining Intrexon last year, Jack spent 13 years at the U.S. Department of State working on global food po...

Preparing your own meals can help you be more mindful and appreciative of food and how it nourishes your body and spirit. Sarah-Jane Bedwell is a Nashville-based registered dietitian and the host of Cooking with Sarah-Jane video series, a consultant to the food and beverage industry, and frequently appears in the media sharing evidenced-based information on food and nutrition. Sarah-Jane's mission...

Today's episode is about my progress with the 30 Day Protein Challenge and solutions for getting more protein at breakfast.   Lauren Harris-Pincus is a registered dietitian nutritionist and the owner of Nutrition Starring YOU. She's a nutrition communications specialist and also has a private practice where she specializes in weight loss. Lauren grew up as an overweight child and draws on that exp...

Today's episode is about hormones and antibiotics in dairy.   Carla Wardin and her husband Kris are dairy farmers in St. Johns, Michigan, where they milk 400 cows and raise corn and alfalfa to feed them.  Carla is also an agriculture representative for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, which is a position that puts her in touch with consumers who have questions about how their food is produced....

Today's episode is about the importance of high-quality protein and exercise in healthy aging – preventing the loss of muscle associated with aging and therefore health-related adverse events.   In this episode, Dr. Phillips shares important information about how we can and should slow the aging process through diet and exercise. By exercising and consuming the right kind and amount of protein at...

Today's episode is about Do MORE with Dinner ! This is the third episode in this series – my daughter Sarah and I are dishing about how we've been doing more with dinner, especially our recent experience with a meal delivery service and also about our upcoming summer plans!   In this episode, Sarah and I had a lot to catch up on since our last #domorewithdinner podcast. We really enjoyed trying ou...

Today's episode is about genetically engineered crops – their prevalence, safety, and regulation. What foods contain GMOs? Are they safe? Should they be labeled?   Gregory Jaffe is the Biotechnology Project Director at the Center for Science in the Public Interest.  CSPI is a non-profit consumer organization that concentrates on food and nutrition issues.  They publish Nutrition Action Healthlette...

Today's episode is about how eating healthy doesn't have to take a lot of time, work, or money. But it will transform how you look and feel.  Michelle Dudash is a registered dietitian and Cordon Bleu-certified chef who has run her culinary nutrition consultancy Chef Dudash Nutrition for 11 years, working with food companies and media. On the consumer side, she is a cookbook author and creator of h...

Today's episode is about arsenic, rice, and food safety –everything you need to know from a pediatrician and a mom.  Arsenic in rice sounds about as scary as it can get when it comes to something in your food that you're not too keen on eating. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently released their risk assessment on arsenic levels in rice products, so I talked to Dr. Claire Chehrazi, pedia...

Today’s episode is about finding common ground in nutrition and connecting what we know with what we do.   Dr. David Katz is a well-recognized and regarded thought leader in nutrition, chronic disease prevention, weight management and integrative medicine. He is the founding director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center and a clinical instructor at the Yale School of Medicine. He is the...

Today’s episode is about The Family Dinner Project – a growing movement of food, fun and conversation about things that matter. FDP is a nonprofit organization based at Harvard University. You can read the full show notes at www.soundbitesrd.com

Manuel Villacorta MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and author of three books: Whole Body Reboot: The Peruvian Superfoods Diet, Peruvian Power Foods, and Eating Free: The Carb-Friendly Way to Lose Inches, Embrace Your Hunger and Keep the Weight Off for Good. Born and raised in Peru, Manuel is the owner of a San Francisco-based private practice, MV Nutrition. He's a former media spokesperson for th...

Today’s episode is about Do MORE with Dinner! This is the second episode in this series – my daughter Sarah and I are dishing about where we get our meal and recipe ideas & inspiration!  Although Do MORE with Dinner is about so much more than recipes, Sarah and I thought it would be good to focus this episode on that and then we can move on to other aspects in future episodes. So today we talked a...

Sharon Palmer, RDN, is a registered dietitian, food and nutrition blogger, writer, editor and author, and plant-based nutrition expert. As a registered dietitian with 16 years of health care experience, she channels her nutrition experience into writing features covering health, wellness, nutrition, and cuisine. She is a passionate writer about food and environmental issues, and has published a nu...

Are you looking for ways to be healthier and happier? Do you want to provide nutritious and delicious meals for your family? Do you want to enjoy your family time more? Then maybe you’ll be interested in my “do more with dinner” idea. This is NOT about “doing” more – it’s about getting more, having more, enjoying more. It’s about family time and food – eating, cooking, shopping, etc. I sat down wi...

Today’s episode is about how to have your cake and eat it, too! In other words….modifying recipes for less sugar and fat, and more protein. Jamila Rene is a Registered Dietitian and founder of No Nonsense Nutritionist. She is a food product developer and also a personal trainer in training. She has a “no nonsense” approach to healthy living: “nutrition and wellness is not black and white, good or...

Today my guest is Dr. Jo Lichten. Dr. Jo is a PhD nutritionist and registered dietitian. She has presented more than 1000 programs at conferences and is the author of 5 books including REBOOT – how to power up your energy, focus, and productivity. You can read the full show notes here.

Today’s episode is all about vitamins - the confusion about getting them from food vs. supplements, what to take and how much.  Vitamins are a confusing topic and vitamin deficiencies can have a significant impact on our health and how we feel. In the book,  The Vitamin Solution , doctors Levitan and Block cut through conflicting data about vitamins and minerals and provide a concise, medically-so...

Today my guests are Kirsten and Blake Angell. Kirsten is is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, and the owner of Link 4 Nutrition/Link for Diabetes, and Blake is a cattle rancher and partner in Lundgren Angus Ranch, Kirsten's family owned registered Angus operation located in western Kansas. For the show notes and all the resources, click  here .

Today’s episode focuses on "transformational" weight loss and the important, yet different, roles of diet and exercise in weight management. Today my guest is James O. Hill, Ph. D., the founding Executive Director of the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. One of America's foremost experts in weight management, he has spent over 25 years resea...

Welcome to my Sound Bites podcast where we delve into the science, psychology and strategies behind good food and nutrition. Today’s episode focuses on a 'no nonsense' approach to healthy living! Jamila Rene is a Registered Dietitian and founder of No Nonsense Nutritionist. She is a food product developer and also a personal trainer in training. she has a no nonsense approach to healthy living: "n...

Welcome to my Sound Bites podcast where we delve into the science, psychology and strategies behind good food and nutrition. Today’s episode focuses on savoring healthy foods as if they were a fine wine. Can broccoli be as sexy as champagne? Let's find out! Annette Hottenstein is a Registered Dietitian and Professional Taste Tester (aka Sensory Science) with 15 years’ experience working for compan...