Episode 92: What are the Benefits of Beans? What are the benefits of beans? Beans are often underrated as the nutrition powerhouses they are. They have numerous health benefits, are sustainable food, and are affordable protein sources.

Episode 91: Mediterranean Diet Myths and Facts Do you follow the Mediterranean Diet? People often say they use olive oil and drink red wine and think that is it. But it is so much more, and we can’t, or shouldn’t, pick and choose parts of it and believe we can have the same benefit as those who live the Mediterranean way.

Episode 90: Hydration Hacks: 10 Tips for Hydration This Summer and Beyond Water is essential for our bodies to function optimally and for basic survival, and proper hydration is crucial for overall health and well-being. While hydration is important, it's equally crucial to avoid overhydration. I explain the concept of hyponatremia and offer tips to strike the right balance.

Episode 89: Frozen Yogurt vs. Ice Cream: Is One Healthier?

There is often an assumption that frozen yogurt is healthier than ice cream - because how couldn’t it be?

But is this just a health halo, or is it based on fact?

Learn the fact in this episode of Real World Nutrition.

Episode 88: Embracing Flexibility: The Health Benefits of the Flexitarian Diet

Today we dive into the world of the flexitarian diet. Get ready to uncover this flexible eating approach's real-world benefits and strategies.

Episode 87: Environmental and Physical Wellness

The meaning of wellness part 4 of 4: environmental and physical wellness.

Environmental wellness is an appreciation and understanding of how your environment affects your health and well-being.

Physical wellness refers to your overall health.

Join me for part 4 of 4 on what wellness is and the various components of wellness.

Episode 86: Intellectual and Occupational Wellness

The meaning of wellness part 3 of 4: intellectual and occupational wellness.

Intellectual wellness is the aspect of wellness in which you continue to expand your mind by increasing your knowledge, skills, and even your creative abilities throughout life.

Occupational wellness is having satisfaction with your career or job.

Join me for part 3 of 4 on what wellness is and the various components of wellness.

Episode 85: Emotional and Social Wellness

The meaning of wellness part 2 of 4: emotional and social wellness

Emotional wellness is the component of wellness related to our ability to develop inner strength and learn and grow from experiences.

Social wellness refers to the personal relationships we have with others.

Join me for part 2 of 4 on what wellness is and the various components of wellness

Episode 84: The Meaning of Wellness

What does “wellness” mean?

There are many aspects of wellness: physical, emotional, spiritual, social, environmental, and more. While there is an agreement that wellness takes on many forms and has many components, there isn’t necessarily an agreement on how many components there are.

Join me for part 1 of 4 on what wellness is and the various components of wellness.

Episode 83: DASH To Your Health

As much as I don’t recommend a structured and restrictive diet, I promote one “diet” - the DASH Diet.

DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a flexible and balanced eating plan that helps create a heart-healthy eating style for life.

While it was initially studied for helping blood pressure health (reducing hypertension), it is appropriate for anyone who wants a healthy eating pattern.

The DASH eating plan requires no special foods and provides daily and weekly nutritional goals.

Learn more about this eating plan and how it can help you.

Episode 82: Stop Food Waste

Did you know:

About one-third of the food produced globally is lost or wasted each year.

The average American family spends over $1800 annually on wasted food.

About 25% of the food wasted globally could feed the undernourished people in the world.

Approximately 8% of greenhouse gas emissions annually are from food loss and food waste.

Learn the difference between food loss and food waste and what you can do to help minimize food waste in your home.

Episode 81: Why Avoid Soy?

Why Avoid Soy? Soy is an excellent plant-based protein, including soy milk, soybeans, edamame, tofu, and even soy protein supplements.

So why does soy cause controversy?

Whether it is suggesting that we choose cow’s milk or soy milk over the other milk alternatives or indicating that it is okay to eat a soy-based veggie burger or eat tofu, some people cannot get it out fast enough that I am wrong about soy food.

Episode 80: The Dirty Dozen and Chlorine?

With the Environmental Working Group rereleasing its Dirty Dozen list, I bring you some perspective and the foods that I “always buy organic.”

What are the things you should concern yourself with? The truth might surprise you.

Episode 79: Too Stressed and Too Busy to Eat Healthy? 

People tell me all the time: I am stressed. I have a lot going on. I am so busy.

They have meetings with me every other week and every appointment, but they have yet to move forward on their nutrition goals because they are stressed, have a lot going on, and are so busy. 

When will you not be stressed? When will you no longer have a lot going on? When will you not be busy? 

Episode 78: Make Tasty Foods at Home - You Can Do it

March is National Nutrition Month®. Continuing with National Nutrition Month® today, I bring you the topic: Make Tasty Foods at Home.

People often tell me they find grabbing food from a restaurant much easier or more convenient. 

Whether eating in, taking out, or having it delivered, it IS easy. 

And can get costly. 

And it can be tiring.

But it doesn’t have to be. Get tips for easy meals and the basic kitchen essentials. 

Episode 77: Eat a Variety of Foods from All Food Groups

March is National Nutrition Month®. Continuing with National Nutrition Month® today, I bring you the topic: Eat a Variety of Foods from All Food Groups.

Why do we recommend foods from all the food groups? Because they have different nutrients and nutrient profiles.

Episode 76: Stay Nourished and Save Money

March is National Nutrition Month®. Continuing with National Nutrition Month® today, I bring you the topic: Stay Nourished and Save Money.

Can you eat healthy on a budget? How can you save money and still make healthier choices?

Episode 75: See A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

March is National Nutrition Month®. Continuing with National Nutrition Month® today, I bring you the topic: See a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

What is the difference between a dietitian, a nutritionist, and a registered dietitian nutritionist? 

What can they do for you? Why not just ask your doctor for information?

Episode 74: Eat with the Environment In Mind

March is National Nutrition Month®, so to kick off National Nutrition Month®, eat with the environment in mind.

It would be great to do it with every meal – but not everyone thinks about this.

This episode includes five tips to help you eat with the environment in mind.

Episode 73: Five Foods to Reduce Your Cancer Risk

With February as National Cancer Prevention Month (along with American Heart Month), I cannot ignore one of the leading chronic diseases in the U.S.

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S. However, cancer is what comes up next.

In today's episode, I give you five foods I tell people to include in their overall eating pattern to reduce the risk of many types of cancer: