The Nutrition Hangout

Welcome back! I'm excited to start January off with a new season of my podcast! Today I'm giving you tips on how to achieve your lofty New Year's resolutions and goals. I break it down so that you can actually accomplish what you want to do this year and not worry about falling off of the wagon or as you will come to understand after listening, let a chicken sandwich to anything to you.  I al...

Your body has so many hormones but what do they have to do with your weight gain and weight loss? I talk all about it, what to remove from your diet and lifestyle, and even give you the magic nutritional bullet to counteract your hormones and weight.

The decade is coming to a close so I thought we should look back on some of the best health trends and some of the worst health trends! Some of these trends have been celebrity influenced and some of them are just downright wrong! I give my top 10 best and worst lists and share with you my thoughts on them. I also answer some Dear Health Coach questions about the Christmas season!

So many of you listened to my previous podcast where I explained what was going on with growing our family and having children for the first time that I wanted to continue that pattern and give you an update on where we are now in the adoption process!

If you google turmeric you will come up with hundreds of beneficial uses for your health. But what makes this spice such a powerhouse against diseases? I'm diving into the most important benefits of turmeric and how you can incorporate it into your daily diet!

Have you heard people say they are practicing clean eating and thought you had an understanding of what that meant? Well, think again, because there are so many interpretations of what clean eating is that you may be surprised about what makes up this lifestyle choice, diet, or environmental stance. I also give you some fun facts about foods that you probably never knew and may have you avoiding g...

Are you a gym rat, dedicated runner, or obsessed with getting in your sweat session? Do you know the signs of overtraining? I talk about what your mindset should be about working out, what the signs are of overtraining, and how to have a healthy mindset about the gym and your weight.  I also answer questions on Dear Health Coach! "What do you say to people who are picky eaters and refuse to e...

Is there a difference between GMO and Organic produce? What factors are at play when deciding between the two? Is it an all or nothing game when it comes to choosing what foods to buy? I talk about the health benefits of each type of food, what to pay attention to, what to avoid, and what is really going on in our produce! I also answer a few questions on Dear Health Coach: Do you ever want to gro...

I just learned some exciting news about weight loss and what our body really does do with a 500 caloric deficit. If you have experienced a weight loss plateau or you want to lose weight but aren't sure where to start then check out this podcast! Also, I brought back Dear Health Coach and I'm answering some of the questions that have been sent in!

The judge and jury cannot seem to agree if fat is good or bad. There are so many fad diets, namely the keto diet, that praise all of the fat and tell you to leave protein and carbs behind. Then there is the south beach diet that tells you that you need a low-fat diet! Where are you supposed to find the truth about fat? Well here of course! I talk about healthy fat, unhealthy fat, what fat actually...

There is so much information floating around about how to get a good night's rest. But where does science come down on all of this? Does alcohol really help you sleep? Are there certain foods that will help you get better ZZzzzzs? Should you be going to be bed at a certain time? I talk about all of these subjects and more!

Today I'm talking about alcohol! Are there any benefits to drinking alcohol? Are there risks involved with drinking? Does alcohol actually help you to fall asleep? Is being a lightweight a real thing? I answer all of these questions and more on my podcast today! 

This week I'm talking to all of the women out there that want and deserve a better period! You don't have to suffer from pain, bloating, swelling, fatigue, PMS, nausea, and all of the other lovely symptoms we women experience.  I talk about how hormones play a role in what we eat and how hungry we are leading up to Aunt Flo and then I get into the details of what our body does with regards to...

Is gluten-free really just a fad diet? Should everyone be on a gluten-free diet? Does gluten do anything for the body? How do I know if I need to be on a gluten-free diet? I answer all of these questions and more on today's podcast!

Ever wonder why people care about feeding their gut? Are probiotics the answer to a healthy gut? Does the phrase you are what you eat really mean anything? I'm diving into the gut ecosystem and what that means for your mental health, the health of your organs, and the future of your body!

Our issues with fertility start much sooner than we think. Pregnant women eating processed foods could be subjecting their sons to infertility in the womb. For men infertility may be in full effect by the time they are 18. Women suffering from endometriosis and issues with ovulation may be able to have relief with just changing their diets. I talk about sensitive issues about fertility and what ca...

I talk about the top foods that will give you youthful glowing skin! With summer quickly approaching, I also let you know what sunscreens are best for your skin and organs, what sunscreens to avoid, and my top tip on how to cure your sunburn fast!

I'm diving into heart disease and how to heal your heart with a nutrition. No more prescription drugs putting a band aid on your symptoms, but actually getting to the root of the problem and healing your body. This is the fourth of my four part series about this topic.  This is a four part series where I talk about: What is Heart Disease? How Drugs Put a Band Aid on Heart Disease How Nutritio...

I'm diving into heart disease and how to heal your heart with a nutrition. No more prescription drugs putting a band aid on your symptoms, but actually getting to the root of the problem and healing your body. This is the third of my four part series about this topic.  This is a four part series where I talk about: What is Heart Disease? How Drugs Put a Band Aid on Heart Disease How Nutrition...

I'm diving into heart disease and how to heal your heart with a nutrition. No more prescription drugs putting a band aid on your symptoms, but actually getting to the root of the problem and healing your body. This is the second of my four part series about this topic.  This is a four part series where I talk about: What is Heart Disease? How Drugs Put a Band Aid on Heart Disease How Nutritio...

I'm diving into heart disease and how to heal your heart with a nutrition. No more prescription drugs putting a band aid on your symptoms, but actually getting to the root of the problem and healing your body. This is the first of my four part series about this topic.  This is a four part series where I talk about: What is Heart Disease? How Drugs Put a Band Aid on Heart Disease How Nutrition...

I wanted to give everyone an update about what is going on in our life and why I have taken a couple of weeks off of creating new podcasts. 

I interview my husband this week on what it is like to be married to a nutritional consultant and a host of other questions. I don't keep it strictly to nutrition and eventually dive into some more personal questions. 

I'm covering everything you need to know about removing chemicals from your everyday products, from your foods, and how you can lower your risk of cancer by choosing simple things like the right Tupperware and cooking utensils.  I answer questions on Dear Health Coach, update you on what's going on this week, and give you a meaty food swap.  For more information on EWG check out their si...

This week I'm tackling the old saying, "Everything in moderation". Is that a good way to go about your nutrition? I also talk about why public policy and science are so far off when it comes to nutrition. What factors are at play here and why aren't we meeting in the middle? I answer questions on Dear Health Coach: Q: Where do sugar cravings come from and how do I stop them? Q: Is the celery juice...