The Up-Beet Dietitians

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah discuss one of the most popular diets you’ve been requesting… Weight Watchers? Or should we say WW? The girls break down how Weight Watchers has changed over the past couple decades and analyze the new advertised program: WW. From the point system to being the “#1 Doctor-Recommended Weight Loss Program,” they cover it all. If you’...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah are joined by Jamie Mills, a registered dietitian who specializes in weight loss surgery and bariatric coaching. The girls discuss what bariatric surgery is, who can benefit from it, and how to find out if bariatric surgery is a good fit for you. Jamie dives into some of the most common myths about bariatric surgery and whether th...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah are joined by a fellow dietitian and Purdue Alum, Megan Chemma. In the episode, the girls dive into cravings: why do we have them? How do we curve them? How should we deal with them? If you’ve ever had that craving for something sweet or something salty and weren’t sure how to deal with it, you’ll definitely want to tune in to thi...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah discuss Set Point Theory. Set Point Theory states that “the human body tries to maintain its weight within a preferred range.” The girls discuss how this may be related to your inability to lose weight, why your weight fluctuates within a specific range, and why you should be aware of your “set point weight.” They break down even...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah are joined by Colleen Christensen. Colleen dives into what intuitive eating, specifically, what principle #10 of IE: gentle nutrition is and what it constitutes. Colleen shares helpful tips on how you can start incorporating gentle nutrition but also dives into situations where gentle might not be applicable at the time. If you wa...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah chat about one of the most common phrases they hear: “I’m addicted sugar.” They chat about what addiction is defined as, how food addiction compares, break down argument around food addiction, and how to cure or get yourself away from feel out of control around sugar. If you’re someone who feels like you can’t have sugar in the ho...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah are joined by Amanda Frothingham, a non-diet dietitian. In the episode, the girls discuss if weight loss is a good indicator of health and what the risks of focusing solely on weight to “get healthy.” They also discuss if it’s possible to be “overweight” and healthy. Lastly, Amanda elaborates on if weight is the problem or is our...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah dive into a common weight loss program you may have heard of before, Optavia. The girls discuss the different types of programs and services Optavia offers and how these may differ from other weight loss programs. Additionally, they dive deep into the coaching component of Optavia that is advertised. Is Optavia different from the...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah discuss how fatphobia is embedded into today’s society and the issues revolving around it. This is the second part of the thin privilege/fatphobia episode series, so be sure to check out last week’s episode on thin privilege if you haven’t already. In this episode, the girls discuss examples of fatphobia in everyday life and socia...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah discuss what thin privilege is, what it entails, and the issues revolving around it. In this episode, the girls talk about how thin privilege is integrated into everyday life, even if you don’t realize it. From being told to lose weight to worrying about being able to sit in public transportation, thin privilege is prevalent. This...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah are joined by Steve Washuta. In this episode, they delve into the unspoken question of, are you working out for vanity or for general health? The crew discuss if working out for vanity and health is mutually exclusive and elaborate on the pros and cons of exercising for vanity over health. Lastly, Steve discusses how in a world of...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah discuss the almost 200-year-old, health-risk measurement we’ve come to love (sarcasm) - BMI. They discuss how the BMI was created, the purpose behind its creation, and why BMI is trash. Emily and Hannah go in-depth to why the BMI should not be utilized as a health measurement tool and why it shouldn’t have so much influence over h...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah are joined with a very special guest, Mickala Parsley, RD, LD! Mickala is an oncology dietitian and discusses some of the common myths around nutrition and cancer and some of the best cancer prevention methods. Mickala also discusses the hot question of “does sugar feed cancer?” Additionally, she chats about if eating artificial s...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah bring you the content you’ve been waiting for… hate comments. Yupp, you read that right. This episode is a bit untraditional compared to the other videos, but the girls thought it’d be fun to go over some of the most wild, obscure, and rude comments they’ve received on social media. From YouTube comments to TikTok comments, the li...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah the hot, new, “ANTI-DIET” weight loss program, Noom. This episode discusses why Noom was founded, what it’s known for, and Hannah and Emily’s personal experience when they both signed up for the program. They go on to discuss the pros of Noom, if it’s actually a diet, and of course, their final thoughts. If you’re interested in le...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah dive into a highly anticipated, controversial topic: Herbalife. You’ve probably heard of the controversies and scandals that have come up over the past 10 years, but did you know Herbalife is still running in disguise? Be sure to tune into this juicy episode where the gals discuss what Herbalife is in the first place, if it’s a ML...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah are joined by Andy Miller to discuss the controversies behind processed foods and if you should avoid them. The gals discuss what exactly categorizes a food as “processed,” the spectrum of processed foods, if you should eat “clean,” and food addiction. Tune in for riveting conversation, Andy’s dad jokes, and if the ocean is considered a s...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah discuss why weight loss New Year’s resolutions are flawed. The girls discuss why weight loss resolutions are prone to failure, why you shouldn’t make them your resolutions, and provide you with health-promoting and other New Year’s resolution ideas to aim for instead! Be sure to tune in to start off your New Year off on a good note and pr...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah are joined by two of their previous guests, Brendan Adams and Damien Michel, for another myth or fact episode: fitness edition #2! This episode is full of witty banter, fun conversation, and covers a lot of great fitness myths you may have heard. Should your knees go over your toes when you squat? Are abs built in the kitchen? Is DOMs a g...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah dive deep into the research behind sleep deprivation. Have you ever wondered how important sleep is? This episode the girls delve into the effects of sleep on physical performance, mental health, academic performance, and of course, your dietary habits. Be sure to also tune in for fun conversation about how to improve your sleep quality a...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah are joined with Andy De Santis, a dietitian who specializes in private practice, blogging and writing. In this episode, Andy discusses the importance of how dietitians and dietetic students can take advantage of the influence of technology in today’s society, specifically via blogging and writing books. Tune into this episode to learn how...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah share their favorite tips and tricks when eating out. Of course, the girls always preach all foods fit and food freedom, but if you’re interested in eating more guilt-free or nutrient-dense, be sure to tune in! From practical tips to common healthful meal options, this episode covers all the basics for having a great time while eating out...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah discuss the newest food combining diet. You may have seen some recent information online about different food combination rules. Should you be eating fruit with protein? Starch with fat? Veggies with something special? Tune in to listen to the girls break down the validity of these food combination claims and if you should be combining yo...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah are joined with Jessica Isaacs, a sports dietitian who works with the LA Clippers and runs her own virtual private practice. In this episode, Jessica breaks down how macros play into sports nutrition and what an athlete’s performance plate should look like. Be sure to tune in for a very fun and thought-provoking bonus Q as well! Jessica I...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah provide their dietitian-approved advice for realistic and sustainable weight loss strategies. You’ve probably seen a variety of advice on the internet with weight loss: go keto, cut all carbs, cut out all fruit, stop eating sugar, intermittent fast for 16 hours, etc, etc. All of which are restrictive, promote fear mongering of foods, and...