Breaking the Sugar Habit

Can fiber actually lower cholesterol? Yep. Dietitian Amy Crum breaks down why soluble fiber is the real MVP for LDL, how your gut plays a role, and easy food upgrades to increase fiber without blowing up your blood sugar. She also covers when supplements can be a helpful backup. 

Thinking about GLP-1 meds, already on one, or just curious what the hype is about? Dietitians Britni Vincent and Brandy Buro explain what GLP-1 is, why nutrition support matters more (not less) while taking these medications, and how to protect your metabolism, muscle, and digest ... Show More

Tired of meat, but still want the benefits of protein? Dietitian Alyssa Krejci breaks down why protein matters, why animal protein is often the most efficient, and how to hit your needs with easier, more enjoyable options, including a simple “protein stacking” approach. 

<p>A new study finds that reducing your sugar intake doesn’t actually improve blood sugar control–unless you actually have diabetes.</p><p>Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at <a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/" ... 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

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

<p>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!</p> ... Show More

<p>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.</p> <p>As a passionate Intuitive Eating advocate, I am certainly not anti-sugar by any means a ... 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

<p>Get four ways to control your blood sugar, get rid of stubborn carbohydrate related body fat and reduce your risk of diabetes with exercise. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Sbm6ug</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adsw ... Show More