Your Nutrition Profs

Send us Fan Mail Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can wreak all sorts of havoc with people’s health. One deficiency was so prevalent in the early 20th century it was called “the scourge of the South”. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear the story of how, after more than 100 years, the cause of this scourge was discovered. Episode Artwork by officio.booking CC-BY-SA 4.0 Shownotes: yournutritionp...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever seen a dragon fruit in the fancy, tropical produce section of your local supermarket and thought – that is so pretty - I wonder what that tastes like? How is it eaten? What can I do with it? This week’s episode will answer all of those questions and more about this little beauty. Shownotes: yournutritionprofs.com Do you have a nutrition question you'd like us to...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re talking about a source of protein that uses less water and feed than traditional sources, is more environmentally friendly AND packs more protein per bite. Move over beef, poultry, pork, and fish. We’re talking about insects! Check out this week’s episode for the low down on a protein alternative you may not have considered. Episode Artwork from Freepng.com Shownot...

Send us Fan Mail Expired! Expired! Expired! Do you have foods in your fridge that are past the “best by” or “use by” date on the label? If you’re anything like us, you probably do. You hate to throw it out, but you’re worried that it’s not safe to eat. What should you do? Tune in to this week’s episode to find out.  Shownotes: yournutritionprofs.com Do you have a nutrition question you'd like...

Send us Fan Mail Do you consider yourself an adventurous eater? Do you like to vary your diet and try new things? On this first snack-i-sode episode of the pod we’ll tell you all about the superfood goji berries. We hope to convince you to give them a try! Episode Artwork by daveeza from Okanagan, Canada CC BY-SA 2.0 Shownotes: yournutritionprofs.com Do you have a nutrition question you'd lik...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the Profs discuss all the "ins and outs" of going #2 such as how often is recommended, what it should look like, and what to do when it's NOT normal. They'll even share a scientific scale for evaluating your stools - yes, really. Episode Artwork by Brian Pittman, @BrianPittman77 Shownotes: yournutritionprofs.com Do you have a nutrition question...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever eaten asparagus and then noticed a not-so-pleasant smell in your urine the next time you go? Have you wondered if everyone else smells the same funky smell that you did? Is that normal? Find the answer to these questions and more about the unique properties of asparagus in the first podcast episode from Your Nutrition Profs.  Shownotes: yournutritionprofs.com Do you...

Send us Fan Mail After teaching for more than a quarter century, and fielding many of the same questions about nutrition from their college students, Registered Dietitians Megan and Susan decided to share the answers to these questions and knowledge of all things nutrition with other curious eaters - without the grading! Join them every Tuesday to hear them discuss, describe, and share interesting...