The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast

Host Ginger Hultin dives deep into the world of functional medicine with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the founder of the Functional Medicine Movement. They explore the core principles of functional medicine, discussing how it looks at the root causes of health issues rather than just treating symptoms. The conversation covers the importance of personalized medicine, the intersection of traditional and funct...

Host Ginger Hultin talks with gut health nutrition expert and registered dietitian Kate Scarlata all about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). They explore its prevalence, symptoms, treatments, and the stigma often associated with this gastrointestinal issue. Discover the importance of diet, including the controversial low FODMAP diet, and why a multidisciplinary approach to treatment is crucial. Lear...

Stay in-the-know on the hottest trending topics in health and nutrition with The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, sponsored by Orgain. Join host Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN, CSO, an integrative dietitian nutritionist, as she speaks with some of the most inspiring and passionate subject-matter experts in nutrition, health, and wellness. Each episode explores the science behind popular trends in nutrition a...

Host Ginger Hultin talks with gut health nutrition expert and registered dietitian, Kate Scarlata, to explore the world of gut microbiome dynamics. From the impact of neurotransmitters like serotonin on our mood to the intricate dance between different microbes in our gut, they delve deep into how our gut health impacts our mental and physical health. They bust myths surrounding probiotics and fer...

Host Ginger Hultin talks with Chris Vogliano, a PhD and registered dietitian with a global perspective on food systems. They deep dive into the intersection of nutrition, sustainability, and the future of food systems. They explore how dietary diversity, the power of legumes, and technological innovations like lab-grown meat can contribute to a more sustainable global food system. The conversation...

Host Ginger Hultin talks with Chris Vogliano, a PhD and registered dietitian with a global perspective on food systems. Together, they dissect the deep-rooted connections between our dietary choices, health, environmental sustainability, and the profound impact of our food systems on climate change. They explore the role of diversity in our diets, specifically the importance of incorporating plant...

In this episode, host Ginger Hultin talks with registered dietitian nutritionist Vandana Sheth, to unpack the truths and challenges of diabetes management. Vandana shares her personal connection to diabetes, which has fueled her passion and specialization in the field. Together, they demystify the condition, discussing the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and the importance of early...

In this episode, registered dietitian nutritionist Vandana Sheth shares how a plant-based diet can have positive health impacts and still be culturally relevant for anyone looking to make changes to what they eat. Vandana grew up in India and moved to the U.S. as an adult, more than 30 years ago. She shares what she learned from her mom’s healthy cooking and how she adapted that practice to life i...

In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN, CSO, sits down with our producer and gets personal. Ginger talks about the life experiences that led her to become a dietitian and she shares her work and exercise goals for 2024. Throughout their conversation, Ginger gives guidance for how to make sustainable changes in your life and what the research says about agi...

In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, welcomes Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN, CSO, our new host for 2024. They reflect on past episodes and dissect pearls of wisdom shared by our guests . Mary and Ginger also discuss emerging trends in the wellness and nutrition space and share predictions for what everyone will be talking about in 2024. Plus, they’ll share person...

In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, speaks with Dr. Drew Ramsey, MD, who is a psychiatrist, author, professor and organic farmer. Dr. Ramsey is a clear voice in the mental health conversation and one of psychiatry's leading proponents of using nutritional interventions. Tune in as they discuss how nutrition can support mental health.   In this e...

In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, speaks with Kelly Jones, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, who is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics, and owner of both Kelly Jones Nutrition and Student Athlete Nutrition. Kelly has created medical fitness programs for internationally recognized fitness clubs and consults with national sports organizations, including Ma...

In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, speaks with Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, DO, MPH, MA, FAAP, a pediatrician, health coach, author and speaker who champions a plant-based nutrition lifestyle. Tune in as they explore nutrition for children from fostering a healthy relationship with food, to creating good habits, to plant-forward eating.  In this epis...

In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, speaks with Doctor and Chef Robert E. Graham, MD, who is a Harvard-trained researcher, physician, food activist and chef, to discuss the “Food As Medicine” approach. Tune in as they take a deeper dive into the role food can play in helping patients improve their health to live happier, more fulfilling lives.  In th...

In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, speaks with Dr. Taniqua Miller, MD, FACOG, NCMP, a board-certified OB/GYN and national certified menopause practitioner, to discuss how women can improve their health and quality of life during menopause. Tune in as they take a deeper dive into menopause, and how to empower and support women and those assigned female at...

In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, speaks with Dr. Emeran Mayer, one of the foremost experts on the gut-brain-immune connection, to discuss how to harness the power of the mind-gut connection to take charge of our health. Tune in as they breakdown how the mind-gut connection affects mental health, immune function, along with diet & lifestyle changes...

Eating disorders in men are considered underdiagnosed and undertreated, and stigma around male body image can prevent men from opening up about feelings of body shame. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN speaks with Aaron Flores, registered dietitian and Certified Body Trust Provider, to discuss men’s health and nutrition from a non-diet approach. This Men...

Hormonal health can be impacted by a variety of factors, such as stress, sleep, exercise and diet. In this episode, Melissa Groves Azzaro, RDN, LD, also known as “The Hormone Dietitian,” and host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN dive into root causes of hormone imbalances and share diet and lifestyle tips to help restore hormone balance. In this episode we’ll cover: (3:13) The role of hormones in women's healt...

Reducing your food waste can help you eat healthier, save money, and support the Earth. Listen in as national food waste expert Dana Gunders and host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN discuss mindset shifts and share actionable strategies to help you reduce how much food you throw away. In this episode we’ll cover: (5:09) Why we should be concerned about food waste (8:20) Root causes of food waste (12:14) Minds...

Take our survey to inform future episodes of this podcast: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8CG3NL2 . This National Nutrition Month, registered dietitians Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN and our host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN discuss today’s top nutrition trends, what it means to eat “healthy” and their thoughts on this month’s theme, “Fuel for the Future.” In this episode we’ll cover: (3:32) Maya’s journey to b...

Listen in as Memorial Sloan Kettering oncology dietitian Cara Anselmo, MS, RDN, CDN and host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN share advice for people newly diagnosed with cancer, plus nutrition recommendations and tips to help manage side effects of treatment. In this episode we’ll cover: (3:07) Cara’s path to becoming an oncology dietitian (4:39) Advice for people newly diagnosed with cancer (8:17) Steps to o...

When setting health goals, mindfulness is a tool that can help make them more achievable. Host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN and internal medicine physician and meditation instructor Dr. Jill Wener discuss strategies for mindful goal-setting and the health benefits of meditation. At the end, Dr. Wener takes listeners through a guided self-compassion practice that you won’t want to miss! In this episode we’l...

Environmental toxins can have a significant burden on human health, yet the topic remains rife with confusion and misinformation. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, is joined by Dr. Rupa Marya to explore the connection between environmental toxins, food systems, and human health. Tune in as Dr. Marya explains the different types of environmental toxins,...

According to the CDC, more than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 1 in 3 Americans are living with prediabetes. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN is joined by registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, Kim Rose, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, LD, to explore the current state of diabetes, including how it disproportionally impacts people of color, and...

Motivated by research, lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based approach that targets modifiable behaviors to prevent, treat, and potentially reverse, chronic disease. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN is joined by Founder and President of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute, Dr. Dean Ornish, to explore the undeniable impact of positive l...