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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: ...

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...

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? ...

Celebrate International Mediterranean Diet Month with Laura and Amy as we discuss olive oil!  As dietitians, we tell our patients to make an “oil change” for better health.  However, knowing what type of olive oil to purchase, store, and use can feel intimidating.  Come along our Med Diet journey as we explore some of the myths about olive oil and give you sensible advice on how to purchase your next bottle. Links mentioned in today’s show * The North American Olive Oil...

With 83% of Americans eating fast food at least once a week and 1/3 of us eating fast food on any given day, speed and convenience are priorities when it comes to mealtime.  A trip through the drive-thru is inevitable for most of us, so how can we make better choices when we do?  Hop in the car with Laura and Amy as we take a spin through our best tips for fast food restaurants. Links mentioned in today’s show. * Fast food statistics, March 2022 * Podcast on Beyond...

We get these questions A LOT!!  Where should I eat?  What are “good” restaurants? “Healthy” restaurants?  We thought we would dish on what we (the two of us) do regarding “dining out”.  We covered: * What do we do before we go out to a restaurant?* What do we look for when looking at a menu?  * Tips for eating out, tips for portion control and special considerations.

Celebrate National Nutrition Month with Dietitian In Your Kitchen! Laura and her intern Madeline Osborne, OSU MDN Class of Winter 2022 discuss the theme this year… We discussed healthful eating and explored ways to enjoy foods and flavors that are native to other cultures. We discuss: * habits that promote healthful eating * ways to eat a variety of nutritious foods* how to “Celebrate a World of Flavors” when planning meals and snacks Check out more resources for...

Traditionally, dietitians have asked their patients to track their meal and snack intake as a way to help identify trends or make suggestions for improvement. Now, however, everyone can track what they eat using smartphone apps. Should we all be tracking our food, activity, and calories? Are there situations where tracking is helpful? Are there any potential downsides? Join Laura and Amy as we unpack the truth about tracking. Links mentioned in today’s show:   * How Accurate is...

Special Guest Natalie Paterson, co-founder of ingarden joins us to finish our discussion and dish on the benefits of microgreens and the fun of indoor gardening! “Microgreens are more micronutrient dense than full-grown veggies and are perfect for reaching health goals. They are such a powerful yet under-explored topic in the nutrition/health/wellness space.”  This time we discussed the difference between sprouts and microgreens and answered the questions about nutrient density related...

Well, it’s the end of January. Research tells us “resolutions” don’t last. How are you doing? It’s okay to update and change your goals. Amy & Laura understand the frustration this time of year. We are fed up with the ads making us feel pressure to make changes to our lifestyle. Fun Stats about NY resolutions: * Of those who make them, after 1 week 75% are still successful in keeping them.* After two weeks, this number drops to 71%.* After 1 month, this number drops...

Special Guest Natalie Paterson, co-founder of ingarden joins us to dish on the benefits of microgreens and the fun of indoor gardening! “Microgreens are more micronutrient dense than full-grown veggies and are perfect for reaching health goals. They are such a powerful yet under-explored topic in the nutrition/health/wellness space.”  What it is? ingarden is a hassle-free indoor hydroponic smart-garden for growing microgreens at home. Our goal is to empower everyone to become...

We’ve had 57 podcast episodes. We decided to review 6 of the most downloaded/asked about episodes. * Eat Like a King – Original Air Date August 5, 2020 – Should we be eating more calories earlier in the day?* Holiday Family “GO” to Eating Tips – Original Air Date December 16, 2020 “Go, Slow & Whoa” eating tips, good all year round!* Fad Diets:  Facts & Fallacies; Guest:  Jennifer McCann – Original Air Date June 18, 2020 Got advice? What dietitians wish you would do first…*...

We had a listener question:  Do Artificial Sweeteners impact your blood sugars?  We thought this was a great time to take a deeper dive into Artificial Sweeteners/Non-nutritive sweeteners. References in the show: * Nutritive and Nonnutritive Sweetener Resources https://www.nal.usda.gov/legacy/fnic/nutritive-and-nonnutritive-sweetener-resources* 2017 Food & Health Survey “Consumer https://foodinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-ExSum-FoodConfusion.pdf* Food Insight...

Halloween is in the bag (pun intended) and now it’s the Season of Sweets!  Join Laura and Amy, along with special guest dietitian Michelle Hoffman of Dietitian In Your Kitchen, as we discuss how to handle all the treats that are sure to come our way in the next few weeks.   Links pertinent to today’s podcast: * The Sticky Topic of Halloween Candy  https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/family-meals-focus/30-halloween-candy/* 25 Ways to Handle Holiday Food without...

All of us can learn how to be more understanding… Even Dietitians struggle to not project their lived experiences with food onto others. We had the pleasure of exploring our lived experiences with food with Clancy Cash Harrison MS, RDN, FANDFounder of The Food Dignity® Movement, TEDx Speaker, Author, Registered Dietitian.  “Hunger is not a charity problem, it’s an everyone problem.”  Clancy Cash Harrison MS, RDN, FAND Links mentioned in this show: Clancy’s...

If we fail to plan, we plan to fail in so many aspects of our lives. One of the most important is meal planning, it truly is the key to your nutrition health. You know we are right! If you don’t buy the fruits and vegetables, you don’t eat the fruits and vegetables. Laura & Amy take some time today to dish on what meal planning is and isn’t. We have tips to help reduce the stress around meal planning, saving you time and money!! Links mentioned in today’s show:...

For many of us, it’s difficult to get up and going without our morning dose of caffeine. Take a deep dive into your coffee cup with Laura and Amy as they answer these questions and more. How much is too much?  Are all forms of caffeine equal?  Are there any benefits to caffeine consumption?  Is it really addictive?    Links mentioned in today’s show: * Caffeine Informer  www.caffeineinformer.com* Caffeine...