Feeling exhausted, anxious, dizzy, or noticing more hair loss than usual? Low ferritin could be the missing piece. In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, registered dietitian Leah Kleinschrodt explains what ferritin is, why it matters, and why many people, especially women, can experience symptoms of iron deficiency even when their standard iron labs appear ... Show More
Jun 8
Boost Your Energy with Real Food (No Sugar Crash Required)
Do you rely on caffeine, sugar, or energy drinks just to make it through the day? In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent explore one of the most common complaints they hear from clients: constant fatigue. They explain how blood sugar imbalance ... Show More
30m 45s
Jun 4
Hydrate the Right Way: How to Feel Better, Faster
Feeling tired, foggy, dizzy, crampy, or just not quite yourself? Dehydration could be playing a bigger role than you think. In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, registered dietitian Amy Crum explains how hydration impacts your energy, mood, focus, digestion, and overall health. ... Show More
12m 41s
Jun 1
What to Eat Before and After Exercise
Should you eat before a workout, after a workout, or both? In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, dietitians Leah and Teresa break down how to fuel your body for better energy, performance, recovery, and long-term results. They discuss the pros and cons of fasted workouts, the ... Show More
37m 26s
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
10m 50s