Dishing Up Nutrition

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  Is Canned Meat Healthy? - Ask a Nutritionist 01.10.2026 18p

  Is canned meat healthy, or should you leave it on the shelf? Registered dietitian Britni Vincent explains how simple canned proteins like chicken, tuna, salmon, and sardines can be nutritious, convenient alternatives to fresh meat. Learn how to read ingredient lists, distinguish canned meat from ultra-processed products, compare sodium and packaging concerns, and choose healthy shelf-stable proteins that make balanced meals easier.
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  Why Sugar Might Make You Sick Longer 28.09.2026 33p

  Could too much sugar make it harder for your body to fight off a cold or infection? Registered dietitians Leah Kleinschrodt and Teresa Wagner explain the connection between added sugar, elevated blood sugar, and immune function. Learn why whole fruit is different from sugary drinks, which nutrient-dense foods support your immune system, and practical ways to cut back on added sugar and nourish your body during cold and flu season.
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  Oils to Butter to Beef Tallow: Which fats are healthiest? - Ask a Nutritionist 24.09.2026 15p

  Beef tallow is trending again, but is it actually healthier than butter or vegetable oil? Registered dietitian Brandy Buro breaks down the differences between tallow, lard, butter, ghee, olive oil, avocado oil, and other cooking fats. Learn why heat stability matters, how different fats fit into a healthy diet, and how to choose the right fat for roasting, sautéing, frying, or finishing your favorite real-food meals.
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  Nutrition for Colon Cancer Recovery 21.09.2026 40p

  What should you eat during colon cancer treatment or after colon surgery? Licensed nutritionist Kara Carper and registered dietitian Brandy Buro explain how nutrition needs can change throughout treatment and recovery. Learn why protein and nutrient-dense foods are essential for maintaining strength and supporting healing, when a temporary low-fiber diet may be appropriate, and how to manage changing digestive symptoms, hydration, and appetite as your body recovers.
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  Underlying Causes of Vertigo and How Nutrition Helps - Ask a Nutritionist 17.09.2026 16p

  Vertigo can leave you feeling dizzy, unsteady, or like the room is spinning, but what might be causing it? Registered dietitian Caroline Wilcox explains common causes of vertigo and explores potential connections to vitamin D and other nutrient deficiencies, hormonal changes, thyroid health, blood sugar, hydration, and migraines. Learn how nutrition can support the systems involved in balance and what underlying factors may be worth investigating when vertigo keeps coming back.
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  Curb Cravings the Natural GLP-1 Way 14.09.2026 37p

  Your body naturally produces GLP-1, a hormone that plays an important role in appetite, fullness, digestion, and blood sugar regulation. Registered dietitians Leah Kleinschrodt and Teresa Wagner explain how protein, fiber, healthy fats, and balanced meals can support your body’s natural appetite signals and help curb cravings. Learn practical ways to build satisfying meals, understand persistent hunger, and work with your body instead of relying on willpower alone.
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  What Nutrition 4 Weight Loss Is Really Like - Ask a Nutritionist 10.09.2026 34p

  What is our Nutrition 4 Weight Loss program really like? Registered dietitian Brandy Buro and nutrition educator Carol Bowman take you behind the scenes of our 12-week program, sharing what participants learn, what often surprises them, and the changes they experience beyond weight loss. Discover how real-food nutrition, practical education, accountability, and weekly support can help you build healthy habits that last!
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  PCOS Is Now PMOS: Symptoms, Causes & Support 07.09.2026 34p

  PCOS has a new name: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. Registered dietitians Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent explain what the new name reveals about this complex hormonal and metabolic condition, including common symptoms, insulin resistance, irregular cycles, and fertility challenges. Learn how real-food nutrition and lifestyle changes can support blood sugar, metabolic health, and better symptom management.
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  The Nutrition Connection to Postpartum Hair Loss - Ask a Nutritionist 03.09.2026 13p

  Postpartum hair loss can be alarming, but is it normal, and can nutrition help? Registered dietitian Amy Crum explains why hair shedding often increases after pregnancy, when it may signal another issue, and how adequate calories, protein, iron, healthy fats, and other key nutrients support healthy hair growth. Plus, learn what breastfeeding moms should know about supplements and when it’s time to talk with a healthcare provider.
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  Client Success Story with Marlys 31.08.2026 21p

  After struggling with unexplained symptoms and getting few answers, Marlys began to wonder whether food could be part of the problem. On this week's episode, she joins registered dietitian Melanie Beasley to share how identifying histamine intolerance and changing her diet helped her find lasting relief. Hear the practical strategies, support, and real-food habits that helped Marlys feel better and gave her the tools to maintain those changes five years later.
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  Do Protein Needs Change as You Age? - Ask a Nutritionist 27.08.2026 16p

  Do your protein needs change as you get older? Registered dietitian Brandy Buro explains why adults may need more protein as they age to maintain muscle, strength, and independence. Learn how much protein to aim for, why spreading it throughout the day matters, and how protein paired with strength training can support healthy aging, especially during and after menopause.
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  Talking Beef with Matt Maier from Thousand Hills 24.08.2026 1ó

  What makes grass-fed beef different, and does the way we raise cattle really matter? Registered dietitian Leah Kleinschrodt talks with Matt Maier of Thousand Hills about grass-fed versus grain-fed beef, confusing food labels, nutrition, regenerative grazing, and the health of soil and animals. Learn what to look for when buying beef and how more informed food choices can support your health, farmers, animals, and the environment.
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  The Afternoon Slump Starts at Lunch - Ask a Nutritionist 20.08.2026 11p

  Hitting an energy wall every afternoon? Registered dietitian nutritionist Caroline Wilcox explains how skipping lunch or eating an unbalanced meal can lead to blood sugar swings, brain fog, cravings, and the dreaded 3PM crash. Learn how a balanced lunch with protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich carbohydrates, plus hydration and a real break from your desk, can help you stay energized and focused all afternoon.
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  ADHD & Eating Challenges 17.08.2026 40p

  Does ADHD make eating feel harder than it should? ADHD can affect everything from hunger cues and meal planning to food fixations, cravings, sensory preferences, and food noise. Registered dietitians Leah Kleinschrodt and Teresa Wagner explain how simple strategies like consistent meal times and balanced nutrition can make eating more manageable while supporting steady energy, focus, and a well-fueled brain, without striving for perfection.
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  What to Eat for Adrenal Fatigue - Ask a Nutritionist 13.08.2026 17p

  Feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Registered dietitian Alyssa Krejci explains what people commonly call “adrenal fatigue” and how chronic stress, blood sugar swings, poor sleep, under-eating, and nutrient deficiencies may contribute to ongoing fatigue. Learn how balanced meals, consistent eating, hydration, quality sleep, and key nutrients can support steady energy, a healthy stress response, and help you feel more resilient throughout the day.
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  Why Headaches and Migraines Keep Coming Back 10.08.2026 37p

  If headaches or migraines keep disrupting your life, it may be time to look beyond the pain and ask what’s triggering them. Registered dietitians Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent explore how blood sugar swings, dehydration, stress, sleep, hormones, food sensitivities, and nutrient deficiencies may all contribute to recurring headaches and migraines. Learn practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help identify your personal triggers, reduce your “migraine load,” and support lasting relief.
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  The Best Supplements for Better Sleep - Ask a Nutritionist 06.08.2026 11p

  What supplements actually help you sleep? Registered dietitian Amy Crum explains the science behind today's most popular sleep supplements, including magnesium glycinate, L-theanine, 5-HTP, melatonin, vitamin D, iron, and herbal blends. You'll learn who may benefit from each option, key safety considerations, and how better sleep can improve your mood, energy, brain function, immune health, and weight-loss goals. Amy also explains why identifying the root cause of your sleep struggles is essential to achieving lasting, restorative sleep.
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  Talking Kids Nutrition with Captain & Cat 03.08.2026 44p

  Where does your food really come from, and how can we help kids get excited about eating it? In this special episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, Teresa Wagner sits down with the creators of the popular YouTube Kids channel Captain and Cat to explore how storytelling, music, and real farm adventures are inspiring children to learn about nutrition. From apple orchards and dairy farms to regenerative farming and seasonal eating, they discuss the people behind our food, why curiosity is the key to healthy habits, and how making nutrition fun can shape a child's relationship with food for life.
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  Questions to Ask At the Farmer's Market 30.07.2026 16p

  In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, registered dietitian Brandy Buro shares practical tips for shopping your local farmers market with confidence. Learn how to choose the freshest produce, what questions to ask local farmers, when organic matters most, and simple strategies to stretch your grocery budget while bringing home nutritious, seasonal foods your family will love.
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  Recurring UTIs in Women: What a Dietitian Can Help You Learn 27.07.2026 36p

  In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, Kara Carper and Brandy Buro explore why UTIs often return and how nutrition, gut health, blood sugar balance, and the vaginal microbiome all play a role. Learn why antibiotics alone may not prevent future infections, how certain foods and habits can increase your risk, and practical nutrition strategies to help support a healthier urinary tract. If recurring UTIs have left you frustrated, this episode offers a fresh perspective on addressing the root causes, not just the symptoms.