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Is Intuitive Eating the key to a balanced nutrition plan? Our guest today, Elyse Resch, MS, RDN is a nutritionist therapist with 39 years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Heath at Every Size. Through her work with the prevention and healing of eating disorders, Elyse will guide us as we learn to love our own bodies. Let's discover our connection with food and...

85% of Americans have at least one caffeinated beverage every day. What does this do to our health? Caitlin Dow, PhD who is a Senior Nutrition Scientist at the Center for Science in the Public Interest is joining us on this episode to explain the different perspectives on caffeine and its effects on our bodies.  Listen now and get in the buzz. --- Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: w...

Your diet matters as it influences future generations. What? Find out why you are what your grandparents ate through this week's discussion with Judith Finlayson, a bestselling author who has written books on a variety of subjects, from personal well-being and women’s history to developmental science. She is a former national newspaper columnist for The Globe and Mail,  and magazine journalis...

Plant-based protein is a must-try as it is gradually becoming the new food staple for a healthy and balanced diet.  Sharyn Murray, a Senior Investor Engagement Specialist at The Good Food Institute came on SpotOn! to share her expertise from working for GFI, the leading nonprofit and think-tank within the alternative protein industry. GFI exists to make the global food system better for peopl...

The pandemic has had a “shadow epidemic” of mental health and substance use problems. Surveys are showing that a significant chunk of the population increased their drinking during the pandemic, and these patterns are likely to continue, leading to predictable poor health consequences. David Jernigan, PhD will be joining us on this episode to discuss alcohol problems and strategies to reduce them,...

Is a large breakfast beneficial for your health? What is the secret behind portion control? To kick off Season 6 of Spot On!, we are welcoming back Sangeeta Pradhan who is the Diabetes Program Coordinator of Charles River Medical Associates and is currently the Chair of the Central Massachusetts Dietetic Association. Sangeeta is a sought-after professional speaker, a guest blogger for the Academy...

A recap to wrap up Season 5! Thank you for listening and we are excited to the launch of Season 6. --- Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake

How can we reap the dual benefits of intermittent fasting? Joining us today is Sangeeta Pradhan, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, is the Diabetes Program Coordinator of Charles River Medical Associates, and is currently the Chair of the Central Massachusetts Dietetic Association. Sangeeta is a sought-after professional speaker, a guest blogger for the Ac...

Gut health is not another health fad, the hype is here to stay! Dr. Noel Mueller is coming on Spot On! to talk about the world of the microbiome and its connection with our wellness. Dr. Noel has published over 80 articles on the etiology, prevention or treatment of chronic diseases. He has also co-authored a book chapter in Nutrition and Type 2 Diabetes: Etiology and Prevention . You would be ama...

What do the labels on your foods tell you? This week on Spot On!, Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA,RDN,CDN, joins us to explain the meaning behind food labels. Bonnie is a media personality, media trainer, spokesperson, motivational speaker, journalist, and corporate and brand consultant. She is a Health & Wellness Contributor for sites like TODAY.com and US News & World Report and you’ll find her expe...

How can you make changes to your diet to reduce stress? Harvard trained psychiatrist and nutrition specialist, Dr. Uma Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the US. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at...

With the right strategies and recipes, cooking can be less laborious for you. This week on Spot On!, registered dietitian and cookbook author Rosanne Rust - MS RDN, is sharing many tips for people to save time while cooking healthy balanced meals at home. Rosanne is an internationally recognized nutrition expert and author, blogger and truth-seeker, who focuses on helping people set realistic heal...

Sugar substitutes often get a bad reputation, but can they be better alternatives to excess sugar? Our guest for this week, Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM, has been a dietitian for over forty years and certified diabetes care and education specialist for nearly as many. She has especially been engaged in the topic of helping people reduce their intake of added sugars with the use of low- an...

A holistic approach to taking care of the immune system does not include "immune-boosting" promises. Nationally recognized media registered dietitian, Ginger Hultin MS RDN, came on Spot On! to talk about how our diets influence our immune systems. Ginger owns Seattle-based integrative nutrition practices, Champagne Nutrition, and Seattle Cancer Nutritionist where she helps clients optimize their h...

Health is a lifestyle, not another diet. Yet, here are the top 10 most Googled diets that promise to make quick fixes.  Keri Gans, MS, RDN, CDN joins us on Spot On! to explain how you should look to science to help you make nutrition decisions for long-term wellness. Keri is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet. Keri is the host and...

The past, present, and future of food media: who we are, who we want to be, and who we can be. Through her book called "Diners, Dudes, and Diets: How Gender and Power Collide in Food Media and Culture", Emily Contois hopes to empower people to be critical consumers of food media. Emily is a researcher, writer, and university professor on the topics of food, bodies, health, and our identities in me...

Marci Evans came on today's Spot On! episode to discuss an alternative approach to dietary behavior change that emphasizes healthful behaviors instead of weight loss called "Health At Every Size". As a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor and certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Marci has dedicated her career to counseling, supervising, and teaching in the field of eating...

How can we make better sense of the information we receive in a world of uncertainty? Timothy Caulfield has returned on Spot On! to share his experience in searching for a vaccine against misinformation. He is a Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, a Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health, and Research Director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Al...

Do you really need to take supplements and how much is enough? Can vitamins fix a poor diet? This week on Spot On!, we have Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN joining us to share her expertise on vitamin and mineral supplements. Elizabeth is an award-winning nutrition communicator, writer, and recipe developer. As a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for nine years, Ward was featured in...

Welcome to another season of Spot On! To start off Season 5, we are thrilled to have Dr. Caitlin Dow return to debunk the biggest myths about weight loss. Are some weight loss tips you keep hearing over and over again science-based? Tune in to find out. --- Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake

Season 4 is a wrap! This recap is a compilation of all the episodes released for Spot On! Season 4. You would not want to miss all the amazing tips from our lovely guests.  We appreciate your continuous support. --- Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake

Many college students don't get enough to eat. Consequently, food insecurity on campus negatively affects students' health and academic performance.  To tackle this issue, Dr. Laura Frank, Ph. D. has shared with us her expertise in combating food insecurity and food waste, especially among college students. Dr. Laura is a licensed dietitian nutritionist and PA Licensed Psychologist. She is al...

The secret formula that will improve your workout performance is G + P. Trusted by sports athletes from all over the world, sports nutritionist Nancy Clark, RD shares with Spot On! listeners the winning sports diet. Nancy has worked with various athletes including members of the Boston Celtics and the Boston Red Sox.  Listen now to learn why G + P is so important, especially if you want to ma...

Prepare to be surprised by the facts behind processed foods. Here is a hint: it's all about the food quality and how we are eating these foods. We are delighted to have America's Favorite Food Scientist, Dr. Taylor Wallace, PhD, CFS, FACN, joining us on this episode. As the founder of the Think Healthy Group, Dr. Taylor is dedicated to providing his research-based knowledge of food science to ever...

This episode is all about the science behind sleep and how reframing your attitude toward sleep can improve your overall wellbeing.  Our expert in sleep health, Dr. Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, has joined us today to reveal how your perception of your health does not accurately reflect the truth. The sooner you prioritize sleeping like having a balanced diet, the longer you will stay healthy p...