Breaking the Sugar Habit

Ever wonder if that sprinkle of cinnamon or dash of turmeric does more than just flavor your food? In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, Amy Crum, RD, unpacks the powerful health benefits of everyday herbs and spices. Learn how these kitchen staples can support blood sugar balan ... Show More

Registered dietitian Leah Kleinschrodt sits down with longtime client Mary McCormick to share a heartfelt, practical look at caregiving through Parkinson’s - what day-to-day symptoms really look like and how real-food meals plus targeted supports helped Mary care for her late hus ... Show More

Ever wondered when you should take your supplements, or if timing really matters? In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, registered dietitian Britni Vincent shares simple, practical strategies to get the most out of your vitamins and minerals. Learn the best times to take key sup ... Show More

A new study finds that reducing your sugar intake doesn’t actually improve blood sugar control–unless you actually have diabetes.Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@qu ... Show More

Are you addicted to sugar? Do you feel your blood sugar dip when you haven't eaten? Do you get hangry? If you're struggling with any of the above, or with insulin resistance or weight gain, this episode is for you. All of these are signs that you may need to curtail your refined ... Show More

Show NotesSummary:Rick Taylar delves deep into the sugar epidemic, revealing its hidden impact on our health and how it's subtly integrated into our daily diet.  This episode breaks down the steps to conquer sugar cravings, offering a pragmatic approach to reducing sugar int ... Show More

Donuts, cupcakes, lattes, and cookies–sometimes it seems like the best things in life are full of it: the sweet, delicious thing we call sugar. It’s one of the first places we look to when we’re trying to make a “lifestyle change,” and also one of the first places we look to when ... Show More

How much sugar should you eat? What kinds of sugars count as added sugars? How can you tell how much sugar a food contains? Is the sugar in fruit healthy? Send your questions to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! New to ... Show More

Another Bite Size episode today!  If you are constantly struggling with sugar cravings, then this one is for you.  And it can be such a common phenomenon in eating disorder recovery. As a passionate Intuitive Eating advocate, I am certainly not anti-sugar by any means and I enjoy ... Show More

I explain how to blunt sugar cravings through fundamental knowledge of how sugar is sensed, metabolized, and utilized within the body. I explain how sugar is processed through the digestive tract and nervous system and how both the taste and nutritive components of sugar can lead ... Show More

Katie feels like her sugar-cravings have become a bad habit that are starting to affect her mood and have become a crutch for her to deal with stress. So will quitting sugar for two weeks help Katie think, move or feel better? For support with this challenge, host Katie Williams ... Show More

A common question I get is whether the sugar in fruit could be as dangerous and toxic as the sugar we find in canned drinks, sweets and other sources of added sugars found mostly in processed foods.And sugar has been a hot topic of discussion in the past few years particularly as ... Show More