Two nutritionists help you understand how the foods you eat and the beverages you drink can affect both your glucose number and also your cholesterol numbers – for better or worse. Learn how to avoid the danger of prediabetes today, starting with what you next put on your fork.
Oct 19
MCAS and Histamine Intolerance, From Symptoms to Support
Could unexplained itching, headaches, digestive issues, or reactions to certain foods be related to histamine? Registered dietitians Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent explain the differences between histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), including common ... Show More
32m 2s
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
Dec 2022
The Top 5 Worst Foods for Your Blood Sugar
You know too much sugar is bad for you. But, you might not be aware of the sneaky ways that it gets into your food—even the kind you think is healthy! If you have poor blood sugar control, there will be serious consequences, so it’s critical to address what’s at the end of your f ... Show More
15m 12s
Nov 2024
3-Managing and Preventing Sugar Spikes
Send us Fan MailThis episode is all about keeping blood sugar levels in check! We’ll explore tips to avoid sugar spikes, foods that help maintain steady glucose, the benefits of eating smaller meals, and how staying active plays a key role. Join us to learn simple strategies for ... Show More
4m 51s
Mar 2024
2500: Preventing Diabetes
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Episode 2500:
Discover how to navigate the pre-diabetes diagnosis with actionable steps from a health expert. Learn about the impor ... Show More
10m 46s
Dec 2020
What Can I Do to Lower My Cholesterol?
"What can I do to lower my cholesterol?" Diane Hastings emailed to ask this question. “First, you want to make sure you are measuring the right things, so you can improve the right things,” answers JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet and Certified Nutrition Specialist. Tune in t ... Show More
7m 21s