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Dishing Up Nutrition
Hosted by Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc. · EN
Learn the connection between what you eat and how you feel. Join us each week as licensed nutritionists and dietitians from Nutritional Weight & Wellness share practical, real-life solutions for healthier living through balanced nutrition. For over 25 years, we’ve helped thousands of clients and listeners discover how real food – animal protein, healthy fat, nutrient-dense carbohydrates – can increase energy, stabilize moods, jumpstart metabolism, eliminate cravings, restore digestion, balance hormones and so much more! For recipes, articles and more, visit us at weightandwellness.com
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Healthy Summer Treats for Balanced Blood Sugar - Ask a Nutritionist
Jul 24, 202500:09:58Tap to summarizeLooking for summer dessert ideas that won’t send your blood sugar soaring? In this episode, dietitian Amy Crum shares her top 10 favorite real-food summer treats, like protein whipped cream with fresh fruit, cottage cheese chocolate pudding, peanut butter banana bites, homemade popsicles, yogurt bark, fruit crisps, and more. Learn how to enjoy sweet snacks at gatherings or at home, all while keeping your energy steady and cravings in check. Plus, get tips for cool, refreshing summer drinks that satisfy without a sugar crash. Perfect for anyone wanting delicious, easy, blood sugar-friendly desserts for the hottest days of the year!
Transcribe →Cortisol Triggering Foods vs Cortisol Lowering Foods
Jul 21, 202500:35:44Tap to summarizeYou’ve probably heard of cortisol as “the stress hormone,” but did you know your food choices can influence how much of it your body makes? In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, our registered dietitians Leah Kleinschrodt and Teresa Wagner unpack what cortisol really does, and how to manage it with your plate.
Transcribe →Is Diet Fatigue Sabotaging Your Progress? - Ask a Nutritionist
Jul 17, 202500:21:04Tap to summarizeHave you ever stuck with a diet long-term, only to hit a wall of burnout? In this episode, Leah Kleinschrodt, RD, tackles the very real experience of diet fatigue. She explains why restrictive plans often backfire over time, what “falling off the wagon” really means, and how to move toward a sustainable and satisfying way of eating that supports both your goals and your sanity. If you're tired of food rules but still want to feel your best, this is a must-listen.
Transcribe →What to Know About Testosterone in Women
Jul 14, 202500:37:10Tap to summarizeTestosterone isn’t just a “male hormone”- it plays a crucial role in women’s health too. In this week's episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, our registered dietitians Britni Vincent and Melanie Beasley break down what testosterone does in the female body, what high and low levels of testosterone look like, and how nutrition, stress, and lifestyle habits can support hormonal balance. Learn how testosterone impacts everything from energy and bone health to fertility and mood, and learn how real food, healthy fats, smart supplements, and strength training can help you feel more balanced, vibrant, and in control of your health, no matter your age.
Transcribe →Does a High-Protien Diet Cause Constipation?
Jan 6, 2025Tap to summarizeWith high protein diets getting a lot of attention these days, we’ve received a question from a listener (that we also get in the nutrition counseling room) about digestive changes: “I recently upped my protein intake, but now I’m dealing with constipation. Any suggestions to help?” This is common, but constipation doesn’t need to be your new normal! There are simple solutions to help you get back on track if you are noticing being more constipated since increasing your protein. In today’s episode, we’ll cover why you might want to increase your protein, signs and symptoms of constipation, and tips to ensure you’re having one bowel movement every day.
Transcribe →Nutrition & Parkinson’s
May 8, 2023Tap to summarizeWe’ve recently had many requests for a show on Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects movement, balance, coordination, speech, mental changes, sleep problems, and memory issues. There is often both a genetic connection and an environmental connection involved in getting the disease as well as the progression of the disease. In this show, we’ll share how the role nutrition plays in both the neuroprotection and the neurodegeneration of brain health.
Transcribe →How To Improve Your Memory
Mar 21, 2022Tap to summarizeDo you find yourself having trouble recalling words? Have you walked into a room and forgotten why you’re there? Do you juggle a lot of tasks at work that you need to remember or have students in your household who are studying for tests? Unfortunately, researchers have not found the magic pill to restore memory, so we have to rely on food and lifestyle habits to support our precious brain. Today we talk about foods that will help you and your family with memory and foods to avoid to maintain long term memory. We’ll share what nutrients are essential for brain health and supportive habits to focus on for better memory.
Transcribe →Chronic Pain
Oct 18, 2021Tap to summarizeTune in as two nutritionists discuss ways to deal with chronic pain.
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Hair Growth, Hair Loss
Oct 29, 2018Tap to summarizeDo you have concerns about thinning hair or hair loss? Hair loss and hair growth are complex issues. Listen in to our latest Dishing Up Nutrition to learn what foods and supplements help promote hair growth and how proper nutrition can help prevent hair loss.
Transcribe →Nutrition During Pregnancy and Nursing
Nov 20, 2011Tap to summarizeIf you or someone you know is pregnant or nursing, this is the show for you! Learn what foods to eat and what to omit to avoid gestational diabetes, pre-term labor, and increase baby's immune health. Kara Carper, Anna Derhak, and Amy Ranae discuss Nutrition During Pregnancy and Nursing on Dishing Up Nutrition.
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