Soy. Coconut Oil. Eggs. We get asked about these foods a lot. Are they safe? Should they be avoided at all costs? Today we separate fact from fiction once and for all with Katherine Basbaum, a clinical dietitian for the Heart & Vascular Center at the UVA Health System. Katherine is the perfect person to talk to about this because she received her Master’ ... Show More
Oct 20
Why your blood sugar is harder to manage before your period (and what to do about it)
In this episode, Jess and Wendy break down exactly why your numbers run higher before your period, which days are hardest and why, and what to eat during each phase of your cycle. It's the conversation most clinicians never have with their patients.If you're living with diabetes ... Show More
15m 42s
Sep 2
Why eating feels so stressful (and how to nourish your nervous system to find calm)
This week, Diabetes Digital Registered Dietitian Anna Bohegan shares how your nervous system influences the way you eat, digest food, and experience hunger. In this conversation, she explores the connection between stress, digestion, and blood sugar, while offering practical, evi ... Show More
37m 53s
Jun 2024
Diabetes, cholesterol & egg consumption: What's new?
<p>Are your clients concerned about eggs and heart health? In this episode, dietitian, Sharon Natoli, dispels common myths about heart health, cholesterol and diabetes, and explains how eggs can play a pivotal role in a heart-healthy eating pattern. You'll discover how metabolic ... Show More
24m 20s
Sep 2025
Recap: Why you should be wary of ‘low fat’ foods | Sarah Berry
If you’re a regular listener of this podcast, you’ll know that our cholesterol level is closely linked to heart health. With that in mind, it’s easy to be drawn to foods labelled as ‘low fat’, ‘reduced fat’ or ‘fat free’ - all of which promise to keep our cholesterol low and hear ... Show More
14m 55s
Jul 2024
Should I Avoid Unhealthy Foods? Red 40, Seed Oils, Red Meat and More
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison answers an important question: should you avoid certain foods because they're unhealthy? She explores the concept of food neutrality and viewing all foods without labeling them as good or bad. She emphasizes ... Show More
34m 38s
Mar 2019
519 - Should You Eat Fewer Eggs?
First eggs are bad. Then they’re OK. Now they’re bad again. Nutrition Diva puts the latest study on eggs and cholesterol in perspective (and provides solid, scientifically-based advice without the hype). Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN. Transcripts are availa ... Show More
9m 12s
