Wow life got REAL busy folks! But we are back and in full bloom. This episode is a little different. You know we love the science of nutrition but we are storytellers at heart after all! So we went on Reddit a scoured the AITA subs related to nutrition. WARNING: All of the threads we discuss speak to dieting, diets, weight loss, body image, etc. If this is triggering for you please skip this episode. If not, we can't wait for you to listen to what we think is possibly our most entertaining...

Do you know what's actually in the supplements you take? Or if they really do what they claim to do? In this episode we had the privilege of picking the brain of Nick Milazzo, MS, MPH, researcher and research coordinator with Examine.com. Kristina and I learned a TON from this conversation with Nick (so many light bulb moments)! From how Examine presents and analyzes research studies on supplements and nutritional theories to how supplements are regulated and which ones have the most evidence...

A phrase we live by - “always listen to your gut.” Our guest on today’s episode can attest to that. In fact, much of her life is very much dedicated to that. Jessie Hoffman, PhD, RD, is a Registered Dietitian and Assistant Professor at Winthrop University in SC. As a human microbiome researcher, she has several publications mainly focused on the interactions between diet, environment, and the gut microbiome. Today, Jessie enlightens us with answers to all our most burning GI questions (no pun...

TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we use language like "overweight" and "obese" and discuss eating disorders and disordered eating. If this is in any way triggering to you, PLEASE skip this episode! Thank you, we love you. Here it is guys -- the third and final episode of our three part series on the duality in dietetics. We had the pleasure of interviewing two amazing RDs individually on the topic of intuitive eating/HAES and then on the topic of weight loss in the two previous episodes,...

TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss weight, dieting, and weight loss throughout this entire episode! If this is in any way triggering to you, please skip this episode. Thank you and we love you. Join us as we take it to the other side of the "duality in dietetics spectrum" and discuss the topic of weight loss with weight loss coach and dietitian, Jess Boudreau. Our goal with this episode was really to start the conversation about weight loss and if and how it can be achieved in a healthy and...

TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss eating disorders, disordered eating, and use the terms ‘overweight’ and ‘obese’ throughout this episode. Please skip it if any of this would possibly be triggering for you. Thank you & we love you! This episode is the first of three in a three-part series we are releasing on the divide that currently exists in the dietetics field around weight and nutrition. In this episode we interview intuitive eating counselor Alyssa Callahan, MS, RDN on the topic of...

Join us for a quick, fun chat about pulses, what they are exactly, and if they have any health benefits (hint: they DO). We dive into exciting, random nutrition facts directly related to pulses like the importance of the vitamin choline, complete proteins, nitrogen fixation, and phytochemicals. Oh -- and we got legit microphones! Woo...

Have you ever had a craving for a specific food? Of course you have, you're human! In this episode we discuss what cravings are, the different types, and some factors associated with cravings (that MAY be causing them). We briefly touch on some research and talk about its limitations and relevance. It's a great episode ya don't wanna miss. ;) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecrunchydietitians/message

The new 2020-2025 USDA Dietary Guidelines are officially out guys. In this episode, we discuss the four main takeaways of the new (200+ page) guidelines and how we feel about them as dietitians. We also review the new Nutrition Facts label. What's different and why? Press play to find out!  RESOURCES: 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2020-12/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans_2020-2025.pdf American Heart Association (on added sugars):...

Happy New Year! We took the past couple months as a much needed break to be fully present in the things happening in our lives. Natalie got engaged and Kristina is the Maid of Honor. They did lots of dress shopping and enjoying of the holiday season. But we missed you ALL so much and we are so happy to be back and thrilled that it is 2021. Press play for a fun, raw, and interesting conversation all about New Years resolutions. RESOURCES: Chris Corsini Meditation -...

In honor of October being Mental Health Awareness month, in this episode we share our own personal experiences and past as it relates to mental health. WARNING: if discussion about mental health struggles including family trauma, eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image is triggering for you, please skip this episode for now!  We hope you can give us grace and show us respect & kindness as we share some deeply personal anecdotes with you all. Thank...

In our very first Q&A style episode, we answer listeners' random nutrition related questions. If you'd like to skip ahead and tune into a specific topic, see below for the time to jump to. Can't wait for you to listen! 3:22 - Difference between a nutritionist, wellness coach, and Registered Dietitian  12:28 - Our thoughts on egg yolks 19:51 - Food sources of calcium (besides dairy, broccoli, and spinach) and vitamin D 28:14 - The F-factor Diet 40:12 - How to create a healthy...

In this episode we have our first guess on to have an informative yet lighthearted conversation about gut health and issues - specifically Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn's Disease (CD). Amie Gross, MS, RD, shares her personal story about living with IBD. We of course, add in our tidbits (on IBS and much more).  Topics we address: What IBD is and the two different types. The difference between IBD and IBS. ...

What is the ketogenic diet? Where did it come from? How does it work and what does it work best for? In this episode we discuss the evidence behind the keto diet and share our dietitian thoughts.  Contact us at [email protected] Send us all your juicy nutrition questions and we will be happy to answer them in a future podcast. Follow us on Instagram @thecrunchydietitians EPISODE REFERENCES: 1-...

In our very first episode, you'll learn a little bit about the both of us. Natalie Wallace, MS, RDN and Kristina Cooke, RD, met in undergrad at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2012. They became great friends, and the rest is history! ;) We hope you like this introductory style episode as much as we liked making it for you.  Follow us on Instagram @thecrunchydietitians