In today’s show, we want to help you understand how you can use food and nutrition to beat your holiday depression and winter blues. We will share how your food choices affect how well you handle the extra stress the holiday season brings, along with why your brain needs adequate levels of vitamin D to avoid the winter blues.
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 5
What Nutritionists Do for Cold and Flu Season
What do nutritionists actually do when they feel a cold coming on? Registered dietitians Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent share the foods, supplements, and everyday habits they rely on during cold and flu season. Learn how protein, colorful vegetables, healthy fats, hydration, ... Show More
39m 2s
Oct 1
Is Canned Meat Healthy? - Ask a Nutritionist
Is canned meat healthy, or should you leave it on the shelf? Registered dietitian Britni Vincent explains how simple canned proteins like chicken, tuna, salmon, and sardines can be nutritious, convenient alternatives to fresh meat. Learn how to read ingredient lists, distinguish ... Show More
18m 56s
Dec 2022
60. Seasonal depression and the ‘winter blues’
With many of us entering the colder, winter months, understanding what seasonal depression is and how it impacts our mood, energy levels, appetite and mental well-being is crucial. This week we break down the science and psychology behind seasonal affective disorder and how we ca ... Show More
34m 2s
Nov 2022
8 Tips For Navigating Food & Body-Image Stress Around The Holidays!
The holidays, especially Thanksgiving, can be tough for anyone that struggles with food. Food is everywhere this time of year, with a healthy side of family. This week Victoria is sitting down to share her 8 key things to not just survive but thrive through this holiday season. H ... Show More
42m 8s
Dec 2022
seasonal depression (bonus episode) ep.21
HAPPY HOLIDAYS kids! Unfortunately, what comes with the holiday season can be seasonal depression. Seasonal affective disorder can be triggered from the cold, cloudy weather, shorter days and lack of sunshine. I talk about how it has affected me and how we can do our best to try ... Show More
34m 8s