Episodes
Does WHEN you eat during the day affect your metabolism and body weight?  This fascinating episode will fill you in on the latest in meal timing and your health.
Published 04/03/24
Published 04/03/24
Can you really Eat MORE and Weigh LESS?  The answer is YES.  Penn State researcher Dr. Barbara Rolls explains how to do this using her science-based Volumetric Plan. Correction: The date of the new series will be April 11th, not April 18th!
Published 03/20/24
Up to 20 percent of American adults experience chronic irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  On this episode, we get to the gut cause of IBS and how diet and lifestyle issues changes can help better manage this exhausting condition.
Published 03/06/24
Is snacking the new dinner.  The answer is "Yes" for many busy folks.  This episode will help you plan your snacks that are healthy and meet your energy needs. 
Published 02/21/24
It’s all about personalization, including what diet is best for you based on YOUR genetics, lifestyle, and environment.  Is precision nutrition ready for prime time?  Researcher Dr. Jim Hill enlightens us.
Published 02/07/24
Who doesn't love a good laugh?  But did you know that laughter can actually improve the health of your mind and body?  In this episode, we discuss the medicinal side of laughing.  It's beats taking a pill daily for what ails you. 
Published 01/24/24
In Season 10, we tackled the hottest nutrition and health trends, from the latest on anti-obesity medications to how the diet can help grandma who may have Alzheimer's disease.  Enjoy!
Published 01/03/24
Is food really medicine?  This new movement is more than just a trendy phrase and has public health implications that could be astounding. This episode is truly food for thought.
Published 12/13/23
In this episode, we discuss the latest on ultra processed foods and their effect on your health.  Are there healthy foods that are considered "ultra processed" which can actually be a healthy food choice?  Tune in to find out more!
Published 11/29/23
We all know we should be eating more veggies, the problem is how to easily squeeze them in our day.  After you listening to this episode with Toby Amidor, RDN, and author of Up Your Veggie, you will be the veggie master.
Published 11/15/23
The answer is "Yes!"  The latest research suggests that your diet may reduce Alzheimer dementia risk and slow cognitive decline.  Tune in for more from a leading expert in this area
Published 11/01/23
With so many media messages of body images, we are going to take a deep dive into how these messages can affect your relationship with your body and learn how to heal this connection.
Published 10/18/23
Can certain foods be addictive? The answer may surprise you. Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, the Director of the Food Addiction Science and Treatment Laboratory at the University of Michigan and the author of the Yale Food Addiction Scale, explains this fascinating, emerging research.  Tune in!
Published 10/04/23
Ozempic and Wegovy.  You have heard of these names and know that these medications are being used for the management of diabetes and weight loss.  But do you know how they work in the body and if they are effective in the long term? This week, we take a deep dive into this category of anti-obesity drugs with Yoni Freedhoff, MD, Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Ottawa and the Medical Director of the Bariatric Medical Institute and Constant Health.
Published 09/22/23
It's a wrap!  Season 9 was chock-full of expert guests providing their thought-provoking wisdom on topics ranging from cultural diversity in foods to sustainability, the booming no and low alcohol beverages brands, TikTok craziness, and the truth about pesticides. We want to thank all of our listeners for subscribing to Spot On! and contributing to over 155,000 plays to date! We couldn't have done it without you.
Published 05/03/23
Many of us know we should eat more seafood but don't understand the difference between raised or caught fish?  Which is more sustainable and healthier for you?  And how the heck do you cook it?  We go fishing for the these facts and more in this episode.
Published 04/19/23
Pesticides:  Do the Benefits Out Way the Health Risks?
Published 04/05/23
The low and no alcohol beer and liquor category is booming with consumers of all ages buying these products.  What's driving this trend and how do they taste.  Find out more in this episode.
Published 03/22/23
TikTok have over 135 million users in the United States and over 30% of them say they regularly get their news from the app.  This is a huge problem as there is a rampart amount of health misinformation on this platform.  Nutrition Expert, Steph Grasso, RDN, who has over 2 million followers shares with us the Top Ten Craziest nutrition trends on TikTok and how they can be harmful.
Published 03/08/23
This week on SpotOn!, we are talking about the hottest food and dining trends that will be coming your way this year.  Think plant-forward but meat inclusive, climate friendly plant foods, joyful dining experiences and much more!
Published 02/22/23
Choosing a sustainable diet is a hot trend but how sustainable is the package or container that the food comes in?  Does recycling really help the environment?  The answer may surprise you. Tune in to learn more.
Published 02/08/23
Maya Feller, RDN, author, ABC Good Morning America nutritionist, author of "Eating Back To Our Roots," discusses why we need to not only eat and cook the way our grandmothers did, but the way EVERYONE's grandmother did.
Published 01/25/23
And that's a wrap! Here is the recap of Season 8 covering everything from bulking up on protein to finding out the latest dope about dopamine. We want to thank all of our listeners for subscribing to Spot On! and contributing to over 135,000 plays to-date! We couldn't have done it without you.
Published 12/14/22