Today our dietitians will discuss the connection sugar has to many health problems, especially how sugar actually creates more inflammation in the body. At Nutritional Weight & Wellness, we call these ‘sugar aches.’ Do you have stiff joints, achy muscles, migraines, tender tissues, or even PMS cramps? If you feel achy all the time or have pain you’d like ... Show More
Yesterday
How to Balance Blood Sugar and Heart Health During the Holidays
<p>In this episode, Mel and Kara break down the simple, real-food strategies that help you enjoy the season without the blood sugar crashes, cravings, or cardiometabolic backslide. Learn how holiday habits impact triglycerides, HDL, and insulin sensitivity--and how small changes ... Show More
31m 56s
Nov 20
The Cheapest Healthy Foods (and What to Skip!) - Ask a Nutritionist
<p>Eating healthy doesn’t have to drain your wallet. In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, dietitian Amy Crum breaks down the most affordable real foods to buy— and the “healthy” items that just aren’t worth your money. You’ll hear smart ways to plan meals, shop intentionally, s ... Show More
11m 58s
Dec 2022
Are There Any Healthy Sugars And Sweeteners?
This episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and InsideTracker. As hunter-gatherers, we ate the equivalent of only 20 teaspoons of sugar a year. Today, we eat over 150 pounds per year per person, or half a pound per day. The average school kid eats 34 teaspoons of sugar a day. Ma ... Show More
41m 5s
Jan 2023
Resolutions - Is Sugar *Actually* Unhealthy?
Donuts, cupcakes, lattes, and cookies–sometimes it seems like the best things in life are full of it: the sweet, delicious thing we call sugar. It’s one of the first places we look to when we’re trying to make a “lifestyle change,” and also one of the first places we look to when ... Show More
39m 7s