The Secret Life of Dietitians

It has come to our attention that we have not really introduced ourselves. Our background, our current jobs and our secret lives. Today we take a look at Laura's life as a dietitian. Links from today's show: * Dietitian In Your Kitchen * Nutrition Refresh * Connect with Laura on Linked In This podcast is for educational purposes. This is not a substitute for medical advice.  Please consult your health care provider for specific medical concerns. Interested in monthly recipes & tips? Join Laura’s Dietitian In Your Kitchen newsletter! Click Here Credits: *Original Music by: Brian Poland of Miss Communication

In our previous podcast, we debunked the effect of spicy foods on metabolism.  While it does increase your metabolism, the increase is, unfortunately, insignificant - a whopping 10 calories burned over 5 hours.  This will have little to no impact on the 1000-calorie chicken wing meal you are consuming… Tonight we will be discussing digestion, and the effects of spicy food on our digestion and settling the remaining spicy food myths out there.  A spicy meal isn't necessarily bad for digestion, but it can pose problems and trigger symptoms among people who have digestive issues like acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).  However, we need to point out…  sometimes it's not the spice that causes the digestive issues, but the other foods you've eaten in that same meal. So it’s important to check and make sure you are not actually reacting to the high-fat meal. Gut health is very unique, and we are on a huge learning curve here…  What we know is some people react to certain foods meaning they have more symptoms related to reflux or Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  Tonight we are going to focus on reflux & GERD.  This podcast is for educational purposes. This is not a substitute for medical advice.  Please consult your health care provider for specific medical concerns. Interested in monthly recipes & tips? Join Laura’s Dietitian In Your Kitchen newsletter! Click Here Credits: *Original Music by: Brian Poland of Miss Communication

Metabolism is always one of the most popular topics when it comes to weight control, but what you hear about it might not always be true. Does skipping breakfast slow your metabolism? Do spicy foods and ice water speed it up? Can you "break" your metabolism? In today's episode, Laura and Amy take a deep dive into the topic of metabolism. and clue you in on a secret way you might be able to burn more calories without hitting the gym.   Link mentioned in today's show: * NEAT for weight loss: https://blog.nasm.org/exercise-programming/neat-approach-weight-loss* Sleep Study: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982848 This podcast is for educational purposes. This is not a substitute for medical advice.  Please consult your health care provider for specific medical concerns. Interested in monthly recipes & tips? Join Laura’s Dietitian In Your Kitchen newsletter! Click Here Credits: *Original Music by: Brian Poland of Miss Communication

How do we motivate ourselves to eat "healthy"? Why eat healthy? What motivates one person doesn't motivate everyone!!  Tonight we explore a few reasons why you may choose to eat the way you do, recognize this and hopefully this help you to find that balance of taking small steps that will help you achieve health goals while still enjoy eating. We reviewed four pillars or driving forces of our food decisions: * Cost* Taste* Health* Convenience How would you rate these four items? What's most important to you? Least important? Mentioned in today's podcast: The Slight Edge by Jeff Olsen This podcast is for educational purposes. This is not a substitute for medical advice.  Please consult your health care provider for specific medical concerns. Interested in monthly recipes & tips? Join Laura's Dietitian In Your Kitchen newsletter! Click Here Credits: *Original Music by: Brian Poland of Miss Communication

Join us as we welcome certified sports dietitian Dawn Holmes, back to the podcast!  She joined us in June to discuss Real Life Fueling.  She returns this episode to discuss all things hydration with practical tips for weekend warriors and competitive athletes alike.  She also unpacks the daunting topic of dietary supplements for athletes. Don't miss this one! Links mentioned in today's episode. * NSF Sport - https://www.nsfsport.com/* Informed Choice - https://choice.wetestyoutrust.com/* Australian Institute of Sport - https://www.ais.gov.au/nutrition/supplements* What's in Your Sweat?  https://www.sportsrd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Whats-In-Your-Sweat.pdf* Hydration: Early and Often https://www.sportsrd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Hydration-Screen-Shot-.png* Dietary Supplements:  Good, Bad, and Ugly.   https://www.sportsrd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Dietary-Supplements_The-Good-The-Bad-And-The-Ugly.pdf You can find Dawn Holmes at Real Life Fuel This podcast is for educational purposes. This is not a substitute for medical advice.  Please consult your health care provider for specific medical concerns. Interested in working with Laura? Individual clients, groups, programs or corporate wellness programs… set up a discovery call today! Click Here Credits: *Original Music by: Brian Poland of Miss Communication Blubry Podcasting: Get your first month of Blubrry podcasting hosting free with the promo code SecretLifeRD. Use the Hosting Estimator on their site to determine the best plan for you and don’t forget, that’s SecretLifeRD for your first month free. Get your $100 Blubrry Pro Hosting setup fee waived using the code SecretLifeRD Their support team is available for any onboarding questions. And remember to the use the code SecretLifeRD to get your setup fee for free.

Sensationalized headlines sell, and nowhere is that more true than in articles about food and nutrition.  Who should you believe?  Join Laura and Amy as we compare sensationalized headlines to the REAL stories, and teach you some tips on how to approach nutrition stories in the media.   Links mentioned in today's show.  * Sensationalized https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2022/08/02/processed-food-brain-function-study/10211114002/* And not: https://www.healio.com/news/womens-health-ob-gyn/20220802/guidelines-focus-on-preventing-weight-gain-obesity-in-middleaged-women* Sensationalized:  https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jul/15/skittles-mars-lawsuit-titanium-dioxide-toxin* And not:  https://www.agdaily.com/insights/skittles-lawsuit-science-vs-sensationalism/* Diet in the News:  Who to Believe?  https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/media/* Abby Langer Nutrition   https://abbylangernutrition.com/* Food Science Babe https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodScienceBabe This podcast is for educational purposes. This is not a substitute for medical advice.  Please consult your health care provider for specific medical concerns. Interested in working with Laura? Individual clients, groups, programs or corporate wellness programs… set up a discovery call today! Click Here Credits: *Original Music by: Brian Poland of Miss Communication Blubry Podcasting: Get your first month of Blubrry podcasting hosting free with the promo code SecretLifeRD. Use the Hosting Estimator on their site to determine the best plan for you and don’t forget, that’s SecretLifeRD for your first month free. Get your $100 Blubrry Pro Hosting setup fee waived using the code SecretLifeRD Their support team is available for any...

We enjoyed our latest guest speaker, Kristi Ruth. Kristi is a Registered Dietitian and busy working mom of three kids, ages seven to fifteen. Without going crazy, Kristi has found a way of developing easy and practical nutrient-dense recipes that kids and parents love. She started a recipe blog "Carrots & Cookies" as a way to share her recipes and knowledge to help busy families understand what it means to feed their families well. We discussed: * Her mission for her blog* Her best secret for busy families?  * What she (as a dietitian) wishes every parent should know when searching for recipes on the internet?* And we discussed the challenge with blogging as a dietitian trying to prioritize the user AND what speaks to Google so her recipes are found. You won't want to miss the secret word to use when you search... Links mentioned & provided by Kristi (affiliate links): * Kitchen Scissors * White Whole Wheat Flour * Kitchen Gloves This podcast is for educational purposes. This is not a substitute for medical advice.  Please consult your health care provider for specific medical concerns. Interested in working with Laura? Individual clients, groups, programs or corporate wellness programs… set up a discovery call today! Click Here Credits: *Original Music by: Brian Poland of Miss Communication Blubry Podcasting: Get your first month of Blubrry podcasting hosting free with the promo code SecretLifeRD. Use the Hosting Estimator on their site to determine the best plan for you and don’t forget, that’s SecretLifeRD for your first month free. Get your $100 Blubrry Pro Hosting setup fee waived using the code SecretLifeRD Their support team is available for any onboarding questions. And remember to the use the code SecretLifeRD to get your setup fee for free.

You may have heard of a mysterious "meat allergy" in recent years, but what is that all about?  Amy recently took on a professional challenge to get up to speed on Alpha Gal syndrome.  Check out this week's podcast to learn what she learned about this interesting condition, what to look for in terms of symptoms, and how you might even be able to help prevent it.   Links that are mentioned in today's podcast. * FIG app:  https://foodisgood.com/* Alpha Gal Information:   https://alphagalinformation.org/food/* Two Alpha Gals:  https://www.twoalphagals.com/* CDC Preventing Tick Bites: https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/avoid/index.html

As we head into summer sports camps for HS athletes and ramp up competitive race days, we invited Dawn Holmes, a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) to join us for a great conversation about fueling for performance. We know you will enjoy our discussion around: * How to eat so your trainings sessions are moving you forward. * Prepping for a race. * How to practice fueling your workouts. * The perfect combo on nutrients for recovery.* And so much more! Links Mentioned in this show: * Real Life Fuel,LLC - https://reallifefuel.com/* OhioHealth Sports Medicine - https://www.ohiohealth.com/services/sports-medicine/our-programs* Nancy Clark Books: https://nancyclarkrd.com/books/* SHPN - Sports and Human Performance Nutrition https://www.shpndpg.org/home* CPSDA - Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association https://sportsrd.org/ Instagram Accounts to Follow -  * High school athlete nutrition https://instagram.com/highschool.athlete.nutrition?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=* Fueling young athletes https://instagram.com/fueling.young.athletes?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= This podcast is for educational purposes. This is not a substitute for medical advice.  Please consult your health care provider for specific medical concerns. Interested in working with a dietitian? Laura loves working with Individual clients, groups or corporate wellness programs. Set up a discovery call today! Click Here Credits: *Original Music by: Brian Poland of Miss Communication Blubry Podcasting: Get your first month of Blubrry podcasting hosting free with the promo code SecretLifeRD. Use the Hosting Estimator on their site to determine the best plan for you and don’t forget, that’s SecretLifeRD for your first month free. Get your $100 Blubrry Pro Hosting setup fee waived using the code SecretLifeRD Their support team is available for any onboarding questions. And remember to the use the code SecretLifeRD to get your setup fee for free. Audio Player

Join Laura and Amy as they chat about canola and coconut oil.  Both are incredibly popular, but are they healthy choices?  We unpack the facts about these fats and discuss how fat should be part of your total diet.  Links mentioned in today's show: * Mediterranean Diet Information  www.oldwayspt.org* Seven Common Cooking Oils  https://foodinsight.org/your-guide-to-cooking-oils/* How Does Coconut Oil Stand Up against other oils?   https://foodinsight.org/infographic-how-does-coconut-oil-stack-up-against-other-oils/ Interested in working with Laura? Individual clients, groups, programs or corporate wellness programs... set up a discovery call today! Click Here This podcast is for educational purposes. This is not a substitute for medical advice.  Please consult your health care provider for specific medical concerns. Credits: *Original Music by: Brian Poland of Miss Communication Blubry Podcasting: Get your first month of Blubrry podcasting hosting free with the promo code SecretLifeRD. Use the Hosting Estimator on their site to determine the best plan for you and don’t forget, that’s SecretLifeRD for your first month free. Get your $100 Blubrry Pro Hosting setup fee waived using the code SecretLifeRD Their support team is available for any onboarding questions. And remember to the use the code SecretLifeRD to get your setup fee for free.Audio Player