GLP-1 medications can support weight loss, but without proper nutrition, they may also cause fatigue, muscle loss, and nutrient deficiencies. In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, our dietitians explain how these medications affect appetite, digestion, and metabolism, and what to eat to stay nourished. Learn practical strategies to prioritize protein, mai ... Show More
Apr 16
Healthy Snacks to Satisfy Your Cravings - Ask a Nutritionist
Along with the why behind cravings, this episode is packed with practical, real-food snack ideas. Leah shares simple options for sweet, chocolate, and salty cravings, as well as nighttime snacking, including yogurt with berries, protein shakes, apple slices with nut butter, cotta ... Show More
28m 43s
Apr 9
Cooking For One? Tips, Tricks, & Meal Ideas - Ask a Nutritionist
Cooking for one can feel like more effort than it’s worth, but it doesn’t have to mean takeout, snack dinners, or eating the same leftovers all week. In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, Kara shares simple, practical strategies to make solo cooking easier, more flexible, and mo ... Show More
18m 47s
Apr 6
Endometriosis 101: Signs, Symptoms, & Support
Learn the basics of endometriosis: what it is, common symptoms, and why diagnosis can take years. In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, Kara Carper and Brandy Buro explain how inflammation, hormone imbalance, and gut health all contribute to this condition. Discover practical, ... Show More
40m 32s
Jul 2025
What If We Got Sunlight All Wrong? The Truth About Vitamin D & Chronic Disease
Sunlight has long been vilified for its link to skin cancer, yet hiding from it entirely may be costing us far more. Vitamin D, made primarily through sun exposure, plays a pivotal role in everything from bone strength and immune defense to mood regulation, cancer prevention, and ... Show More
37m 2s
Sep 2024
How Much Vitamin D Do We Really Need?
Are you getting enough vitamin D? This powerful nutrient does so much more than just support bone health—it’s essential for mood, energy, immunity, and even protection against serious diseases like cancer and COVID. Yet, approximately 80% of Americans are deficient due to limited ... Show More
43m 51s
Oct 2024
Brain Scientist: How Vitamin D Can Transform Your Brain Health: From Battling Brain Fog to Achieving Mental Clarity and Peak Performance
Louisa Nicola explores the crucial role of vitamin D in brain health, discussing its impact on memory, mood, sleep quality, and cognitive function. Highlighting recent studies, she explains how vitamin D deficiency can lead to mood disorders, impaired sleep, and cognitive decline ... Show More
19m 53s
Aug 2024
2675: Seasonal Affective Disorder by Becca Shern of Minimal Wellness on Benefits of Physical Activity & Exposure to Daylight
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Episode 2675:
Becca Shern explores how dietary and lifestyle changes can combat seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Highlighting the ... Show More
11m 20s