Today on the show I have Jessica Issacs who is a Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutrition Specialist and we are going to talk about nutrition tips for parents of children who are active in sports. On today's episode we cover: Nutrition priorities for young athletesSome of th most common mistakes that many young athletes makeSports drinks and whether or not ... Show More
Mar 2026
Magnesium: Why It's Important and How to Get Enough Of It
Magnesium is involved in over 600 different processes in the body and can influence everything from sleep to blood sugar control, energy production, mental health, and bone health, to name a few. Despite its importance, nearly half of Americans don’t get enough magnesium in their ... Show More
14m 5s
Feb 2026
Coaching Strategies for Overcoming Self-Sabotage
Most people don’t fail to reach their health and fitness goals because they lack knowledge. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas joins me to discuss what self-sabotage is, why it happens, how it shows up in everyday life, and strategies for identifying and overcom ... Show More
34m 22s
Feb 2026
How to Reverse Prediabetes
Did you know that 100 million people in the US have prediabetes? Prediabetes is one of the biggest health challenges that our country faces. It increases the risk of diabetes, but also increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, and more. The good news is that most ... Show More
25m 14s
Feb 2025
Unlocking Sports Nutrition Secrets
Welcome to the For The LOVE Series! Welcome to the first episode of our special February series, For the Love of...! Today, we’re diving into sports nutrition—what fuels your body best, what myths need busting, and how to nourish yourself for peak performance. 💡 What We Cover in ... Show More
24m 36s
Aug 2021
Food For Athletes & Kids’ Sports
<p>As many of our young people head back to school, they may be looking for ways to perform better in whatever sport or activity they have signed up for. If an athlete’s nutrition does not support their energy needs, while practicing and conditioning, then they are not going to p ... Show More
42 m
Feb 2021
The Best Diet for Optimal Athletic Performance
Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore a variety of nutrient-rich foods that can enhance our workout. This episode features audio from Foods to Improve Athletic Performance and Recovery, Fennel Seeds to Improve Athletic Performance, and Whole Beets vs. Juice for Improvi ... Show More
15m 12s
Jul 2023
57. How to Break into Sports Dietetics with Jessica Isaacs, RD, CSSD
RSVP to hear from Jessica Isaacs on our sports nutrition panel happening LIVE at our 3rd Annual Virtual RD2BE Summit. It's a 2-day event happening on Monday, August 7th and Tuesday, 8th. The sports nutrition panel will be on Tuesday, August 8th from 2:50 PM - 3:50 PM CST! Link to ... Show More
29m 24s