Are you trying to take care of your health and make smarter food choices? Cooking shows, companies that deliver fresh ingredients to your home, grocery stores with selections of tasty-looking ready-to-eat meals are booming. We want our food to taste good, look appetizing and be nutritious, right? Why not kick it up a notch in… The post Your Culinary Nutrition Kitchen appeared first on Breaking Down Nutrition.

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Your Culinary Nutrition Kitchen

PODCAST. Are you considering bariatric surgery? Do you think you may have binge eating disorder? The trifecta of an eating disorder, obesity and bariatric surgery creates a complex health situation. Joining me on the podcast is Karen Beerbower, a registered dietitian nutritionist who’s certified to treat eating disorders. For years she was an instructor training bariatric physicians and… The post Will Binge Eating Disorder Affect Your Bariatric Surgery? appeared first on Breaking Down Nutrition.

Will Binge Eating Disorder Affect Your Bariatric Surgery?

PODCAST. Are you over 50 and want real answers to the best diet, protein, supplements, statins or menopause? There is so much hype and so many products that promise to STOP the aging process which, really, we know you can’t do. Let’s get some answers to questions on your mind. Joining me on the podcast is… The post Over 50: Five Top Food and Fitness Tips appeared first on Breaking Down Nutrition.

Over 50: Five Top Food and Fitness Tips

PODCAST. Can what you eat affect your eyes, particularly the risk for age-related macular degeneration or what’s called AMD? Several nutritional factors may influence the development and progression of AMD. Let’s talk about three things you can do from a diet standpoint to help keep your eyes healthy now and in the years to come. Do… The post 3 Diet Tips to Protect Your Eyes appeared first on Breaking Down Nutrition.

3 Diet Tips to Protect Your Eyes

PODCAST. Are you wondering if you should drink tea? Is it really as good for you as people say? What about the caffeine? Will it dehydrate you? There’s so much information. What do you believe? Let’s talk about five surprising benefits of tea with Dallas Texas based registered dietitian nutritionist Neva Cochran. Neva’s great at dispelling… The post 5 Surprising Health Benefits of Tea appeared first on Breaking Down Nutrition.

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Tea

PODCAST. Does the ketogenic diet really work for weight loss? What about if you have epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease or other neurological disorders? Is the diet bogus or beneficial? Joining me on the podcast via Skype from Tampa, Florida is Dr. Angela Poff, a researcher in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University… The post The Ketogenic Diet: Bogus or Beneficial? appeared first on Breaking Down Nutrition.

The Ketogenic Diet: Bogus or Beneficial?

PODCAST. Kombucha tea whose alias is mushroom tea or Russian tea is a trendy drink to replace soda as a way to cut back on sugar. Kombu…what? Pronounced kawm-boo-chah, this tea has been around for centuries and is now mainstream. But does it have health benefits? Let’s separate the junk science from the sound science with… The post Kombucha Tea: OK to Drink or Boot from Your Diet? appeared first on Breaking Down Nutrition.

Kombucha Tea: OK to Drink or Boot from Your Diet?

PODCAST. Did you know those yellow, burgundy and bronze mums that are so beautiful each fall have a cousin over in the sweetener aisle? It’s a sugar substitute called stevia. Jessica emailed and asked me to do a podcast on stevia so that’s our focus today. 100 to 300 times sweeter than sugar, stevia contains no carbohydrate… The post Is it OK to use Stevia? appeared first on Breaking Down Nutrition.

Is it OK to use Stevia?

PODCAST. It’s one of the most Googled diets ever. Which one is it? If you said gluten free, you’re correct. The word ‘gluten’ is tossed about in the media like a football on the field. Movie stars, sports figures and TV personalities all claim that going gluten free has made them stronger and healthier. Best-selling books claim… The post Should You Go Gluten Free? appeared first on Breaking Down Nutrition.

Should You Go Gluten Free?

I hope you enjoy this podcast episode, Emotional Eating After Bariatric Surgery, and if it’s not an area you need information, would you please share it with your family and friends who would benefit? Allow me to take a moment and tell you how grateful I am for your support of the Breaking Down Nutrition… The post Emotional Eating After Bariatric Surgery appeared first on Breaking Down Nutrition.

Emotional Eating After Bariatric Surgery

PODCAST. Is that pint of ice cream one serving, two or maybe four? Is the serving size realistic? For the first time in over 20 years, the updated Nutrition Facts food label will go into effect between July 2018- July 2019 depending on the size of the manufacturer. What are the five most important changes for you… The post Your Food Label is Getting a Makeover appeared first on Breaking Down Nutrition.

Your Food Label is Getting a Makeover

PODCAST. Are you wondering if you should take vitamin D, how much and whether to get it from food or a supplement? In the body, vitamin D is responsible for working with the minerals calcium and phosphorus to help them absorb correctly. And as you’ve probably heard, Vitamin D prevents and treats osteoporosis or weak and… The post Should You Take Vitamin D? appeared first on Breaking Down Nutrition.

Should You Take Vitamin D?

PODCAST. Have you heard the chatter? Talk about giving peanuts to your infants now? You’re probably wondering…seriously, can I trust this information? When and how much of a peanut product can I give my infant? To dig a little deeper and give you the accurate answers you want, I’m talking with metro-Atlanta based registered dietitian nutritionist… The post Is It Now OK to Give Your Infant Peanuts? appeared first on Breaking Down Nutrition.

Is It Now OK to Give Your Infant Peanuts?

In part 1 of the podcast Will a Low FODMAP Diet Help You, we talked about what FODMAPs are, how they trigger GI symptoms and what a low FODMAP diet is all about. I’m thrilled that Kate Scarlata is back for part two. From strawberries and walnuts to home fries and more, there is no need… The post Will a Low FODMAP Diet Help You? Part 2 appeared first on Breaking Down Nutrition.

Will a Low FODMAP Diet Help You? Part 2

PODCAST. Do you deal with irritable bowel syndrome or other digestive issues? Would a low FODMAP diet help you feel better? My special podcast guest is registered dietitian nutritionist, digestive health expert and Best of Boston dietitian Kate Scarlata. I heard Kate speak at a conference and her information was so helpful I couldn’t wait… The post Will a Low FODMAP Diet Help You? Part 1 appeared first on Breaking Down Nutrition.

Will a Low FODMAP Diet Help You? Part 1

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