The Secret Life of Dietitians

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.

A spicy meal isn't necessarily bad for digestion, but it can pose problems and trigger symptoms among people who have digestive issues like acid reflux

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?

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.

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 - https://choice.wetestyoutrust.com/Australian Institute of Sport - https://www.ais.gov.au/nutrition/supplementsWhat's in Your Sweat? https://www.sportsrd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Whats-In-Your-Sweat.pdfHydration: Early and Often https://www.sportsrd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Hydration-Screen-Shot-.pngDietary Supplements: Good, Bad, and Ugly. https://www.sportsrd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Dietary-Supplements_The-Good-The-Bad-And-The-Ugly.pdf You can find Dawn Holmes at Real Life Fuel This podcast is for educational purposes. This is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your health care provider for specific medical concerns. Interested in working with Laura? Individual clients, groups, programs or corporate wellness programs… set up a discovery call today! Click Here Credits: *Original Music by: Brian Poland of Miss Communication Blubry Podcasting: Get your first month of Blubrry podcasting hosting free with the promo code SecretLifeRD. Use the Hosting Estimator on their site to determine the best plan for you and don’t forget, that’s SecretLifeRD for your first month free. Get your $100 Blubrry Pro Hosting setup fee waived using the code SecretLifeRD Their support team is available for any onboarding questions. And remember to the use the code SecretLifeRD to get your setup fee for free.

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.

Today we dish on dietitian bloggers. Ever search for a recipe online? Confusing huh? Let us tell you the secret search term that will give you confidence then next time you are choosing a recipe to cook!

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.

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.

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.

Celebrate International Mediterranean Diet Month with Laura and Amy as we discuss olive oil!

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.

More people are dining out again, want to know what dietitians do? We dish on our favorite tips when eating outside the home.

Join Laura & her intern as they discussed healthful eating and explored ways to enjoy foods and flavors that are native to other cultures.

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.

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!

Amy & Laura understand the frustration this time of year. Ignore the noise... We share our top 10 Tips for weight management, at no cost to you!!!

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 their healthiest, most vibrant selves. What we discussed... Welcome & Introduction - Natalie shares her background and passion which lead to ingarden - indoor garden.Amy & Laura will discuss their experience with the ingarden microgreens.Nutrition benefits & uses for microgreens. **As promised, our listeners can use the promo code "Secret15" to receive 15% off their ingarden purchase. *Full disclosure, Natalie provided an ingarden starter kit to Amy & Laura to demonstrate the system. Amy's Winter Garden... Laura's Winter Garden "Farm to Table" *Original Music by: Brian Poland of Miss Communication Blubry Podcasting: Get your first month of Blubrry podcasting hosting free with the promo code SecretLifeRD. Use the Hosting Estimator on their site to determine the best plan for you and don't forget, that's SecretLifeRD for your first month free. Get your $100 Blubrry Pro Hosting setup fee waived using the code SecretLifeRD Their support team is available for any onboarding questions. And remember to the use the code SecretLifeRD to get your setup fee for free.

We've had 57 podcast episodes. We decided to review 6 of the most downloaded/asked about episodes.

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.