Dishing Up Nutrition

Fast food is everywhere and you don't always have time to treat yourself to a healthy, well-prepared meal - but convenience doesn't have to mean you're stuck eating unhealthy food! Join registered and licensed dietician Teresa Wagner and discover the smart food choices hiding in fast food chains and gas stations, wherever you may be. 

There is a biochemical reason why you might be feeling down or anxious and we’re going to be talking about why that is and how to get back to feeling good. In this episode we’ll be covering sugar’s addictive properties and how it can relate to mood disorders like depression. Registered dietitians Leah and Brandy will discuss sources of sugar, why it’s addictive, how it impacts your brain and inflammation levels, how to handle sugar withdrawal, and ways to reduce your sugar intake for better moods.

Are you struggling with acne? It might be time to look at your diet! Tune into our latest episode of Ask a Nutritionist and join our very own Melanie Beasley, registered and licensed dietician, to understand how dairy, processed foods, and more could be impacting your skin health, and how nutritional changes can lead to glowing skin! 

With 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.

How does sugar affect the aging process? Join Britni Vincent on this week's episode of Ask Nutritionist to fight that aging from the inside out, learn about sugar's hidden and inflammatory effects - and how reducing sugar with a few simple diet swaps can improve your health, enhance your skin radiance and boost your energy.