The Up-Beet Dietitians

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah share easy tips and tricks to tackle the holiday season from an eating perspective. Are you someone who experiences guilt eating around the holidays? Or do you find yourself overcompensating with restriction or excessive exercise to “burn off Thanksgiving dinner”? The girls cover how to build a healthy mindset going into the holidays and...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah are joined by an anti-diet registered dietitian Kayla Bechman, who is all about intuitive eating and taking down diet culture. Kayla provides great perspective along with statistics about what is so bad about dieting and how to break free from the diet cycle. Kayla is a Registered Dietitian and graduate of Purdue University. She works as...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah discuss what intermittent fasting (IF) is and some of the most common types of IF! The girls also discuss who could benefit from IF and who should avoid it. Lastly, they discuss if you should use IF to lose weight! Tune in for their first Fall bonus question too. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you hav...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah are once again joined by Emily Michael, a soon-to-be veterinarian. Emily M. was previously on the podcast in episode 23 where she broke down information about animal nutrition. Emily M. dives deeper into animal fad diets in this episode, including grain-free diets and raw diets for pets. Turns out that diet culture exists in the animal wo...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah provide their experience of how they started the TUD podcast and store with a budget of exactly $0. After only 3 months since launching, co-owning The Up-Beet Dietitians has taught Hannah and Emily more about content creation than they ever thought possible. If you have ever thought about starting a podcast or creating your own line of me...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah are joined by their friend, Emily Michael. Emily M is currently in her final year of education to become a veterinarian. To switch things up, the girls discuss the principles of veterinary nutrition and some of the most common takeaways when it comes to taking care of our furry friends. This episode is full of fun information ranging from...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah discuss what Health At Every Size (HAES) is and what it consists of. HAES is a popular term that you might have heard more and more over the past couple years. The girls discuss its origin, how it’s changed over the years, the primary principles behind the ideology, and answer the top controversial questions around HAES! Additionally, be...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah are joined by Lydia Conner, a registered dietitian with great perspective on the dietetic internship process. Lydia breaks down her own recent internship experience and the girls discuss ways that the internship can be improved. This episode is a must-listen for anyone that has ever gone through the dietetic internship and felt alone or u...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah discuss some common fitness myths you may have heard of. Is running bad for your knees? Can you out-exercise a poor diet? Does lifting weights make you bulky? How true is “no pain, no gain”? And so much more! Tune in to find out! If there are any we didn’t cover, be sure to email or message us, so we can cover your questions in the next f...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah are joined by Kristina Parrish, a sports dietitian and fellow Purdue grad. Kristina discusses how to become a sports dietitian, including her own experience and how she went from a volunteer as an undergraduate dietetics student to the Director of Sports Nutrition at East Carolina University. Kristina also talks about the importance of pr...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah discuss the importance of a healthy diet for college students. The girls break down the benefits of a balanced diet for academic performance and they provide tips on how to navigate the dining halls as a newbie at college. Tune in to hear some grocery shopping and budget-friendly meal prep tips, as well! If you are heading to college this...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah give their best tips and tricks for grocery shopping, including their favorite stores, best times to shop, and how to shop on a budget. They also give some advice on meal planning and prepping and how to make this a part of your weekly routine. Plus, listen to learn how to find the best ripe produce! Social Media Links : The Up-Beet Dieti...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah are joined by Brendan Adams, a personal trainer and broccoli enthusiast. Tune in to hear Brendan talk about what it is like to work as a personal trainer and the importance of exercise for not only physical health, but mental health as well. You also don’t want to miss Brendan describing his favorite fast food condiment... About Brendan:...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah discuss the pros and cons of bodybuilding competitions - specifically, bikini competitions. The girls touch on how these comps may affect your social life, relationship with food, and your wallet. They also dive into how bikini comps may be a great way to challenge yourself and meet new people! This podcast is not a substitute for profess...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah are joined by Nia Dianda, a food scientist and pasta genius. Nia explains what a food scientist does and she breaks down many food science myths, such including GMOs, food labeling, and chemicals in foods. You don’t want to miss this one! About Nia: Nia is a Food Scientist based in the Aloha State of Hawaii. She is originally from Indones...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah virtually share a glass of vino and discuss the nutrition recommendations concerning alcohol. The girls break down the actual serving sizes of their favorite adult drinks and discuss what to be aware of when partaking in such beverages. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have questions or concerns abo...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah discuss the various fields of dietetics, including their experiences in each of them. This episode is a great resource for someone that is interested in becoming a dietitian but is not quite sure what they want to do. The girls also discover that cheesecakes used to be served to olympians and they learn how long cream cheese has been arou...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah are joined by Damien Michel, a personal trainer and strength and conditioning specialist. Damien and the girls discuss the approaches for treating obesity as health professionals without weight stigma and focusing on non-scale victories. Damien also touches on the correlation between obesity and chronic pain as well as his favorite type o...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah break down what a vegan diet is and various reasons why someone may practice veganism. They also discuss the effectiveness of veganism as a weight loss tool. The episode finished off by discussing the potential nutrient deficiencies associated with veganism and ways you can combat this. This podcast is not a substitute for professional me...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah discuss how you can be safe this summer coming from a nutrition standpoint. They discuss topics ranging from hydration to BBQ food safety. Tune in to find out what fruits and vegetables have the highest water content, examples of great travel meals/snacks, and what the best season is for themed foods! Social Media Links : The Up-Beet Diet...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah are joined by a friend and fellow registered dietitian, Anna Kitchen. Anna provides great insight on what it is like to live with celiac disease and best practices for a gluten-free life. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear fun facts with Anna, including how to perfectly cut asparagus and purchase french fry stickers online. Abou...

In this episode of the Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah break down the ketogenic diet. They discuss the latest research behind what the ketogenic diet is, the effect of keto on weight loss, cardiovascular health, diabetes, and sports performance, and some drawbacks associated with keto. Tune in for the final verdict on keto and whether that keto mayonnaise is worth it! This podcast is not a su...

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians, Emily and Hannah discuss what the nutrient “gluten” is, when a gluten-free diet might be appropriate, and how a dietitian can help you through this journey. Emily and Hannah also discuss the validity behind utilizing a gluten-free diet as a means for weight loss. Be sure to stick around until the end for our most controversial nutrition opinions to date!...

In this episode of the Up-Beet Dietitians, Hannah and Emily talk about the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating, including honoring your hunger and challenging the food police (aka your peers at work, your crazy aunt, or even yourself). We hope this episode opens your eyes to the beauty of Intuitive Eating and challenges you to learn more about it and maybe even work towards it yourself. This podcast...

In this episode of the Up-Beet Dietitians, Hannah and Emily talk all about the safety of supplements and how to determine if you need a supplement, including protein powders and greens powders (spoiler: get your nutrients from food first, y’all!). This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have questions or concerns about supplements or other areas of your health, ple...