Halloween candy, for many people, is the beginning of the sugar season. Bags of Halloween candy carry us into Thanksgiving pies, then on to the Holiday treats. In the aftermath are a few more pounds and the Holiday Blues. This week Licensed Nutritionists Kara Carper and Anna Derhak talk about how to avoid the Halloween candy trap and end the downward spir ... Show More
Oct 15
Processed Meat: What to Know Before You Buy - Ask a Nutritionist
Is processed meat bad for your health, and are nitrate-free or uncured products actually better? Registered dietitian Amy Crum breaks down the connection between processed meat and colorectal cancer risk, explains why nitrates and nitrites are used, and clears up common misconcep ... Show More
10m 56s
Oct 12
Chef Marianne's Guide to Healthy Crockpot and Instant Pot Cooking
This week's episode is a nice change of pace! Less nutrition troubleshooting, more practical kitchen confidence, with Chef Marianne Jurayj sharing how to make healthy, home-cooked meals easier without sacrificing flavor. Crockpots and Instant Pots solve different cooking problems ... Show More
38m 1s
Oct 8
Eating for POTS: What to Eat (and Avoid) - Ask a Nutritionist
Can what you eat and drink affect POTS symptoms? Registered dietitian Teresa Wagner explains how nutrition can play a role in managing postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), including the importance of hydration, electrolytes, balanced blood sugar, and meal timing. Lea ... Show More
21m 16s
Oct 2021
Trick or Treat: Soul Cakes, Candy Corn, and Sugar Skulls Galore!
If you live in the U.S., chances are, your first hint of fall isn’t a russet-colored leaf landing on the sidewalk—it’s the orange-wrappered candies taking over the aisles of your local grocery and convenience stores. Forget decorative gourds: it’s officially Halloween candy seaso ... Show More
49m 54s
Oct 2023
The Trick to Not Overeat During the Holidays (And One Mantra That Will Keep You Focused)
To eat the Halloween candy, or not eat the Halloween candy.. that is the question. Halloween kicks off what I call 'the food holiday season'! From today, until Valentine's Day, there will be food EVERYWHERE. This can bring up so many thoughts like.. How do I navigate the extra fo ... Show More
20m 23s
Oct 2020
SYMHC Classics: The History of Halloween Candy
Happy Halloween! To celebrate, we're revisiting a 2014 episode. Candy and Halloween go hand-in-hand, but when did candy become the standard for trick-or-treating, and who invented the holiday's most famous sweet treats like candy corn? Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/ ... Show More
30m 14s
