Nutrition's My Life Podcast

These are five nutrition facts you need to know! When you gain weight reintroducing carbohydrates into your diet, the weight you're gaining is: glycogen storage (glycogen is stored blood sugar that we store in our muscles and liver) Water weight. When carbohydrates are broken down / metabolized a byproduct is water! Simply by eating carbohydrates our body makes water and this is also why people gain more weight overnight when they eat more carbs... the weight gain is not actual weight but simply water weight.   The order in which you eat your foods can impact your blood sugars.  Carbs leave the stomach fast, so if you're aware of how foods leave the stomach then we can slow down the release of carbohydrates into the intestines which in turn slow down the conversion of those carbs into blood sugar.  The order you want to eat your macros/ meal to help lower blood sugars is.  eat protein first followed by your vegetables lastly eat your carbs Adding salad dressings are a great idea!!  The fat in salad dressings can help you aborb your fat soluble vitamins. Without fat present at a meal, you won't absorb your fat soluble vitamins (Vitamin A, D, E, K are your fat soluble vitamins) Organic does not mean pesticide free Taking a calcium supplement does not mean you're going to reduce your risk of osteopenia/osteoporosis, especially if your calcium intake is above the RDA (recommended daily allowance). This includes calcium from dairy products, soy products, fortified cereals, and supplements.  Women 19–50: 1,000 mg per day Women 51 and older: 1,200 mg per day Pregnant and lactating women: 1,000 mg per day Men 19–70: 1,000 mg per day Men 71 and older: 1,200 mg per day       To work with Nicole, visit www.nutritionsmylife.com and if you're a Texas resident you can use your health insurance now! 

What does a balanced meal actually look like? What foods should I include in a balanced meal? Am I eating the right things? In today's episode on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you with breakfast, lunch, dinner ideas AND how to make sure those meals are complete.  As a registered dietitian, I hear a lot good meal ideas on session with my patients but it's my job to help them understand the missing parts of their meals and that is exactly what I'm doing today.  You'll start understand how to execute my favorite way of eating; with the plate method!  Color, carbs, protein, and sometimes a healthy fat are the main components to this method.   You'll start to look at meal preparation a bit differently and it be a lot easier than you think! Enjoy today's episode!! For more information or to work with Nicole, visit www.nutritionsmylife.com

Are your blood sugars high or increasing? Have you been told you are pre-diabetic or insulin resistant? On today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you:  1. Understand what insulin resistance is 2. Why you should be mindful of your blood sugars 3. Provide you with 4 nutrition tools and 2 habit building tools that can positively impact your blood sugars (and even reverse prediabetes).   These 4 nutrition tools that help improve blood sugars are:  *Choosing complex carbohydrates  * Pairing all carbs with a protein and/or fat source * Having enough protein at your meal times (I even go over how much protein someone should have per meal based on their height) * Avoiding skipping meals / eating consistent throughout the day The 2 habit building tools are:  * Moving throughout the day * Build muscle mass     These tools personally helped me improved my hemogloban A1C from a 5.7% down to a 4.9% and I often see improvements with my patients as well.  To work with Nicole visit www.nutritionsmylife.com    To collaborate with Nicole email at nicole.eichinger@nutritionsmylife.com or fax inquiries to 726-465-5623

There was a TickTok trend going around that I participated in and it got me thinking I need to do a podcast episode on this.    The trend was, " What do you think the next silent killer of our generation will be?"    My answer as a Registered Dietitian and health advocate- DIET TRENDS that remove food groups.    Here at Nutrition's My Life you've heard me say all foods fit into a healthy lifestyle and today I'm sharing with you the foods that you DO want to add in more and why. I'm sharing with you what I think about the KETO and Carnivore diet... specifically what pushing out key foods can do to the body.  Today we're talking about the benefits of eating carbohydrates and how to balance them with enough protein and fiber rich foods. We're talking about the benefits of the colors in our foods, specifically vegetables and I even share with you a blog post I did years ago that will help you understand, plus there are tons of recipes in that blog- you can read more here https://www.nutritionsmylife.com/blog/antioxidants Today we even talk about the benefits of eating legumes and beans- as they're the most common food consumed across all Blue Zones. (Blue zones are where the most people who live past 100 years of age and are the healthiest).    Today's a really interesting podcast and I am so happy to share it with you.    To work with Nicole or to hire her for media, a talk at a conference, brands, and even to be a guest on your podcast, email her at nicole.eichinger@nutritionsmylife.com or visist www.nutritionsmylife.com    xoxo,  Nicole

You know some of the foods you needs to be eating but why are you not seeing the results? Why aren't you able to actually do all the things you know you need to do?   In today's episode I'm sharing with you why your past may be influencing your choices today, giving you real life examples (that may be triggering for some of you), and how to recognize those habits that may be influencing your execution.  I want you to improve your thyroid.  I want you to improve your metabolism.  I know you want to have more energy and feel better.  But I don't want you to do it at the expense of your mental health or physical health.  Here at Nutrition's My Life I'm going to help you see the big picture and find the tools to start taking action (or to improve that action) to start seeing the results you're wanting.  Enjoy today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast and make sure you leave a review or share this episode with your family or friends! It's an important one!! xoxo,  Nicole   email: nicole.eichinger@nutritionsmylife.com website: www.nutritionsmylife.com  

It's 2024 and a lot of people start the year trying to lose weight.  You might have eaten a bit more over the holidays and now want to refocus on your health. Or maybe you're just ready to finally learn what you're needing to get that metabolism revved up to lose some weight. Whatever your reason or goal may be, I'm here to support you by helping you understand the science behind metabolism.  We're in a new season here on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast and it's going to be a great year! I'm starting it off helping you understand calories, macros, and metabolim.  I'm going to help you understand how to feed your metabolism and how to feed you healthy bacteria in your gut to get the most out of your metabolism! Yes they're connected!! Tune into the new season of Nutrition's My Life Podcast.  Share on social media with family and friends - tag me @nutritionsmylife so I can support you!!   If you'd like to work with me, visit www.nutritionsmylife.com 

Have you experienced this?   You start a new diet and feel like you have to be perfect with everything. You typically eat out and so think you have to grocery shop for all your meals for the entire week but then end up wasting so much food.  Then you get frustrated at yourself and feel like you're failing, so you end up overeating or binging on something that in the moment makes you feel better but then you feel even lower than you did before..   Think of it like this... you're trying to do college level Spanish but you're really needing to start out at elementary or middle school Spanish - because you've only been trained in English. Of course you're not going to be able to do it all- you haven't learned the basics and it's so outside of what you're currently doing that it's foreign to you.    Meet yourself where you're at.    I frequently tell my patients to bring vegetables with them to work, even if they know they're going to go out to a fast food restaurant. It's hard to change habits- so start small. Start somewhere that's doable.    In this week's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you to learn how to give yourself grace during this process and to help you meet yourself where you're at, so you're able to be successful long term.    If you're loving what you're hearing- please share this episode or your favorite episode with your family and friends. Tag me, @nutritionsmylife , in an instagram story or social media post!   To work with me or hire me for your business, visit www.nutritionsmylife.com or email me at nicole.eichinger@nutritionsmylife.com (for corporate wellness talks- please put int he subject line "corporate wellness"). 

Weight stigmas    According to many health professionals (ahmmm doctors!) If you're in a bigger body- all your health problems are because of your weight.  If you're in a bigger body- you must be gorging yourself with food all day long.  If you're in a thin body- you are either underweight and need to gain or you can't have certain health conditions because you're in a small body and those health conditions only happen in bigger bodies.      As a dietitian I'm sick of it! I'm sick and tired of hearing doctors tell my patients to fast for 2 days each week or to do the keto diet etc.. I'm sick and tired of doctors blaming everything on weight for some people and ignoring health concerns of others.  Doctors, physician assistants, nurse practioners, and other health providers- do better!  On today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm sharing with you my experience as a dietitian- what I hear while on sessions and better ways to speak to our patients. This is me talking to doctors.... Have you ever thought of asking your patient:  1.Does your body allow you to do all the things you want it to? 2. How do you feel about your body (optional: when you look in the mirror?) 3. Where do you see yourself 6-12 months from now if you continue your current eating habits? 4. How much sleep do you get every night? 5. Do you feel rested upon waking up? 6. Do you wake up in the middle of the night (questions 4-6 need to be asked becuase we know that sleep apnea or insomnia etc can mess with our hormones [like our hunger and fullness hormones], can mess with our digestion etc) 7. Do you poop every day? (if someone isn't pooping daily, it's a good indicator they've either inadvertently messed up their metabolism or not eating enough fiber rich foods) 8. Are you skipping any meals? (many times people that skip meals have slowed down their metabolism) If you're a patient and a doctor is not giving you the advice you're looking for or needing for your nutrition or health- please ask for a dietitian referral OR if you're a provider, please refer your patients to a dietitian.  Today's episode is 40 minutes long- I did get fired up about this topic and I know you will too!  If you enjoyed this episode, please tag me @nutritionsmylife in a post / story  or share this episode with family and friends (or your doctor lol).    To work with Nicole, visit www.nutritionsmylife.com

When trying to lose weight, building muscle mass, or generally trying to be healthier... all you hear is PROTEIN PROTEIN PROTEIN.  Butttttt How much protein should we be eating each day?   If you talk to a personal trainer or an avid gym goer, you might think 1g/pound of body weight. Well the recommended daily allowance or RDA for most adults is 0.8g/kg of body weight.  To get your weight into kilograms/kg you need to divide weight in pounds by 2.2. This could look like a 180lb individual divided by 2.2 = ~82kg.  This could be either 180g of protein to try to eat (wowzas) OR aim for at least 65g protein (phew that's easier).    Now, do I frequently recommend 1g/kg of body weight!? YESSS!!! So in that example I just gave, that's 82g protein a day! Still a lot easier to achieve than 180g protein a day.  PLUS veggies, whole graine, legumes/beans, nuts/seeds also contain protein. So ADD to your meal :)  To learn more or work with Nicole, visit www.nutritionsmylife.com    References:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK541119/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6492513/

Fiber What is it? Why do we need it?   Fiber is the component of a plant that gives the plant its structure. Think of it as the plant's bones lol. Fiber can be found in whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables.  Today on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast I'm helping you see that fiber can help with:  1. Weight loss 2. Blood sugar control 3. Keeping you fuller longer 4. Improve gut health 5. Helps lower cholesterol   We're talking all things fiber today and ways to start incorporate the types of fiber rich foods that may be beneficial!! Learn more by going to www.nutritionsmylife.com 

The topic of carbs (carbohydrates) have been in the conversation of half my patients lately and it was time for me to help you out again with understanding carbs and why we need them..   Are you on a weight loss journey? > you need carbs for T4 to T3 conversion (T3 is the active thyroid hormone and without adequate carbs, your best chance of having a metabolism you want is taken away from you as the body does not want to convert T4 to T3 when there are not enough carbs present) Constantly exhausted? > you may be only filling up your gas tank a quarter of the way and expecting your vehichle to get you everywhere you want...all day long! Doesn't work like that. Your bod needs carbs for energy, if you're doing low carb or skipping meals, you may be simply not "putting in enough energy into your energy tank" causing you to be exhausted all day!    Wake up at 2-4am consistently? > could be you're not enough enough carbs throughout the day and the body is smart- it will release stored blood sugar in your liver and muscles, glycogen, so you have energy to do all the things you needs to do while sleeping (like breath, your kidneys to function, heart to beat... etc). Your body, on average, needs 1200 calories a day for your organs to function properly. If they're not getting what they need, your body will take care of you and wake you up by releasing cortisol, which then will release glycogen into your bloodstream.      Listen in to today's Nutrition's My Life Podcast and share your biggest CARB TAKEAWAY on social media by tagging me in a post or story you share- tag me @nutritionsmylife      To work with Nicole, you can visit www.nutritionsmylife.com  To have Nicole as a guest on your podcast or blog for you- email Nicole at nicole.eichinger@nutritionsmylife.com 

Do you ever look at people on social media and think, "my life is crappy compared to them"  Have you ever felt "less than" because you felt like you couldn't compare to someone else.  Today I'm sharing all the crappy things I've gone through to help you understand that, even a dietitian is not perfect. Even a dietitian who eats well, is not perfect. Even a health professional who has done it all, still has issues.  I had to take some time off of work recently due to complications from surgery due to a new diagnosis I received last year.  Ehlers Danlos Syndrome has wrecked my life since I was young, I just didn't know it and one thing you can count on me is to be real and open with you.  We'll move on next podcast episode to more science but felt like you might need to hear this....     To work with Nicole or have her as a guest on your podcast, visit www.nutritionsmylife.com OR email me at nicole.eichinger@nutritionsmylife.com    xoxo

Have you thought about going gluten free or maybe you are following a gluten free diet and don't know if it's the best option for you.  Today on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast I'm helping you understand why you may or may not need to be going gluten free if you have a thyroid disorder or autoimmune disorder.  We review some literature together, talk about why some people may feel better coming off gluten, and ways to improve your health without going gluten free (for those that do not have celiac disease). Removing food from your diet may not be the best answer for so many people because they're already not meeting their nutrient demands, that taking foods aways is just feeding into the narrative of "the reason your body is doing all the crazy things it's doing is because you're eating too many harmful things".... when in reality, many people are lacking in key nutrients and their bodies just want them to be fed more nutrient dense foods!! And if that means there's less stress around eating because now you're able to have foods/meals with gluten in it, then let's do that!   Articles referenced:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9101474/   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2111403/ --     To learn more or to work with Nicole, please visit email me at nicole.eichinger@nutritionsmylife.com OR visit my website at www.nutritionsmylife.com

Do you have inflammation? A thyroid disorder? Do you feel stressed? Want your hormones to be optimal? Have a lot to do or feel anxious at times? Do you have an autoimmune disorder? Does your family have a history of alzheimers, dementia, or parkinsons disease? Do you get headaches or migraines? You might want to learn a bit more about Omega 3 fatty acids if you answered yes to any of the quetions above.  Oh you do want to learn? Sweet! Okay! Tune in to Nutrition's My Life Podcast today then, as I'm helping you understand the benefits of eating foods rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and how to add them to your meals/snacks without breaking the bank!  To work with Nicole or learn more, visist www.nutrtionsmylife.com

Have you ever gotten really frustrated at yourself for screwing up your diet or felt like because you haven't worked out in a long time you're lazy AF?! If you have, you're not alone. In today's episode of the Nutritio's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you understand why we self sabotage and hacks for overcoming this mindset. Because... enjoying the 3 slices of pieces of pizza at your nieces party or the cake does not make you a failure. It makes you human! We are social beings and eating a meal with family/friends is a crucial part of society and our health. And having one meal that's not "healthy" is not going to make or break your "diet".    What I typically notice is that in these situations, we need to work on our relationship with foods and ourselves to overcome self sabotage. This is what I'm helping you with today! To learn more from Nicole, visit www.nutritionsmylife.com To have Nicole on your podcast or to hire Nicole for social media, email at nicole.eichinger@nutritionsmylife.com  

Summer is around the corner, which means many of my patients are asking me.... "How can I drop the pounds fast?" Over the last few weeks I've heard:  + I want to slim down for my cruise in July + we're going on vacation, I'd like to lose some weight + we're headed to beach in a few weeks, how much weight do you think I'll be able to lose? + I'd like to lose 1-2lbs a week + My friends are taking Octavia and dropping weight fast, do you think that's something for me? + my husband is doing keto and has lost a ton of weight already but keto messed up my digestion, so don't think I can try that again   I am totally down for you to lose weight but want to make sure you're doing it in a way that your body will appreciate and want you to keep the weight off long term. Quick fix diets aren't sustainable, which is why most people yoyo diet or hop around to different diets (I mean, think about how many have you tried).    On today's podcast episode at Nutrition's My Life is all about helping you understanding what really helps most people lose the weight they want and keep it off.    Share this episode on your social media and tag me, @nutritionsmylife ! Would love to see you helping your family/friends understand metabolism and weight loss a bit more! If you'd like to work with Nicole, you can visist www.nutritionsmylife.com.  If you'd like to have Nicole as guest on your podcast or blog, email her at nicole.eichinger@nutritionsmylife

Do you drink dairy or eat dairy products?   Did you know that certain types of dairy can be more beneficial than the conventional dairy?    On today's episode at Nutrition's My Life Podcast, we're talking A2 dairy! What is A2 dairy? What are the health benefits of choosing A2 over conventional dairy? Why is A2 a good choice?  If you're reading this and like, Nicole, I have no clue what you're talking about. No worries, I didn't know that much about A2 dairy and I'm a dietitian! It wasn't until the Alexandre Family shared their knowledge did I realize how important this type of dairy could be for so many people!  You can learn more about the Alexandre Family Farm by visiting their website https://alexandrefamilyfarm.com/ and can find their dairy and keifer locally by going to their website and searching find products https://alexandrefamilyfarm.com/pages/store-locator  I found my A2 Alexandre Family products at Sprouts near me!     

If you have digestion issues, you know how uncomfortable they can be.  Today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast is continuing the talk about slow digestion issues - people more proned to get constipated.    We're talking about: Blended foods Soups / Bone broth Supplements  Probiotics Melatonin L-Glutamine Bovine Colostrum    To learn more about gut health and action steps it takes to improve digestion, grab my self paced course, Mind Your Gut, to learn the tools that may be beneficial for you! To work with Nicole visit www.nutritionsmylife.com or to have Nicole as a guest on your podcast email nicole.eichinger@gmail.com    Happy pooping y'all :) 

The poop whisperer is here to help... lol.    I recently shared a video on TikTok that went a little crazy because so many people are struggling with a slow digestion. The movement capability of the digestive tract is called motility and I see many people in my practice with a slow motility. This can cause: + more bloating + constipation or diarrhea + discomfort  + make you not hungry (which then makes it hard for you to meet your nutrient demands) On this episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you understand where your slow motility could have resulted from and some action steps to start improving your digestion. This is going to be a 2 part series, so stay tuned for more information on how to improve your gut motility.  If you'd like to learn more and have information at your fingertips, I encourage you to sign up for the self paced online course - Mind Your Gut.  If you'd like to work with Nicole please visit www.nutritionsmylife.com If you'd like have Nicole as a guest on your podcast or speak to corporate wellness or a variety of speaking opportunities, please email at nicole.eichinger@nutritionsmylife.com

I've been a dietitian for a while- 15 years to be exact but I've been a health warrior a lot longer than that.  On today's episode I wanted to share with you 10 nutrition hacks I wish I would have known earlier, so I could have improved my health and stress/anxiety around the foods I ate a lot faster.  Today's top 10 nutrition hacks are:  Certain foods need to be paired together and some don't... Pair all carbs with a protein and/or fat I can eat sweet and don't need to find a low calorie sweetner or "healthier" flour Oils aren't bad for your health like people may make it out to be Nuts and seeds are actually really helpful for our health- way more than most people think! Calorie intake isn't everything Herbs are more powerful for health than most people think and aren't just to be the aromatics for our foods to give it flavor.  I don't need to follow a recipe to a T Flaxseed is the bomb (lol) Antioxidants need more credit   If you enjoyed today's episode- share it with a friend or tag @nutritionsmylife in instagram stories or on tiktok! To learn more visit www.nutritionsmylife.com

Do you take magnesium or have thought it might be helpful for you? Did you know that different forms of magnesium help with different things inside the body? For example, magnesium citrate is super helpful for people who are constipated however, if you aren't constipated or lean towards looser stools- you might regret taking magnesium citrate.  In today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you understand which form of magnesium is best for you!    Learn more at www.nutritionsmylife.com

If you're a health warrior, you'll want to turn up today's volume because I have an amazing guest for y'all!   On this week's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast I have Samantha Salvaggio as a guest to share her journey with Multiple Sclerosis. You may or may not have M.S. like Samantha but I garauntee you'll be able to relate to some of the things she has to say and will find some helpful hinden tips throughout this episode.  We touch base on: +living life with multiple sclerosis +how to be your own advocate +nutrition +movement/exercise +chronic health warrior lifestyle To learn more about Samantha or to work with her, visit https://www.samanthasalvaggio.com/ or follow her on Tiktok (like I did).            As always, you can find more nutrition tips or to work with Nicole at www.nutritionsmylife.com

Weight loss medications - Part two   Last episode we talked about weight loss medications and their mechanism of action- plus whom they're starting to target these medications towards.  Part two to this topic, weight loss medications, is all about understading the population that is using them and how their bodies work. And how to achieve weight loss for these different health conditions.  For example, people with hypothyroidism or Hashimotos thyroiditis tend to have a slower and sluggish digestive tract. The weight loss medications cause a slower digestive tract, which could result in constipation, bloating, and dysbiosis (or bad bacteria in digestive tract).  These medications have their time and place. These medications can be a life saver for some but my concern is that they're being overprecribed and also, are intended to be taken for life. As studies show that once off the medication, you'll gain 2/3rds of your body weight back. Also, there are no long term studies- so what happens at year 5 or 10? These are just my thoughts and perspective of being a thyroid and metabolism expert.  To learn more about your metabolism, check out my book- The Healthy Thyroid Guide.   You can always visit my website, www.nutritionsmylife.com for more information or to work with me too!     

Have you seen the new medications for weight loss? Are you curious about it? Many people do see a lot of weight loss on them but did you know that once you come off of them, you will likely gain 2/3rd of the weight back you just lost? Similar to how when you stop dieting, you gain it back.   Why does this happen? Weight gain happens because healthy habits were not established, the relationship with food did not improve, and nutritional needs were not met.    On today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm reviewing a bit about what these medications do inside the body, the crazy recommendations for using these medications in children, and will follow up with a part two episode next week.    I'm not anti-medication by any means. There is a time and place for these weight loss meds however it's the over prescribing and first go to for many providers, after their advice of "eat less, move more" doesn't work.     Learn more about nutrition and to work with Nicole, visit  www.nutritionsmylife.com    

Most people start to understand what healthy is.... Eat more vegetables, less processed foods, get a source of protein and movement.    So why is healthy so difficult then for so many? The answer is mindset and your daily habits.    This week on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you: understand how to give yourself grace on those days where you feel like your failing yourself understand the "add in more" mindset and break through the "restriction/removal/I shouldn't eat this" mind find some tools to help you be successful with your health goals understand that you're not doing anything wrong, it's just you haven't found all the tools yet to meet your goals.  keep going :)    To learn more from Nicole or to work with Nicole, visit www.nutritionsmylife.com

Have you ever looked at your poop? yes- I asked about your poop!   Q: Why is it important to be aware of your poop? A: It tells you a lot about your digestive/gut health   On today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you understand what your poop is telling you. I also dive into overall gut health improvement and the whys and hows behind gut health.  I bet tomorrow when you have your morning BM (bowel movement), you'll take a glance before you flush to make sure.  Here's the Bristol Stool Chart I was talking about during this episode.      To learn more how to improve your gut health, check out my self paced course - Mind Your Gut .   Visit www.nutritionsmylife.com to work with Nicole or to learn more about Thyroid and/or Digestive health.   

Do you catch yourself saying, "Man, shouldn't have eaten that much. Guess I'll have to start my diet tomorrow" or something along those lines.... i.e. guess I'll workout longer tomorrow, guess I'll opt out of dessert- I can't afford to eat any more calories today etc.. In today's episode on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm breaking the truth to you around holiday eating and what to do!  For more nutrition guidance visit www.nutritionsmylife.com

Do you skip breakfast often or maybe not enough throughout the day? This week at Nutrition's My Life I'm helping you understand what could be causing your bloating, digestive issues, slowing down your metabolism, or even be contributing to hormonal issues?   If you're skipping meals or undereating you could be:  1. Decreasing your pancreatic enzymes causing you to be more bloated and even malabsorb your food 2. Decrease peristalsis (aka slow down your digestive tract) and can contribute to an increase in the bad bacteria (dysbiosis).  3. Lowering your BMR (basal metabolic rate) 4. Decreasing your nutritional intake and makes it harder to meet your nutrient demands 5. Increases blood sugar dysregulation  6. Increases risk of hormonal imbalances.  Tune in today and share your favorite tip on social media- don't forget to tag me @nutritionsmylife To work with Nicole, visit www.nutritionsmylife.com

What are the key foods you should be eating with a thyroid disorder? That's exactly what we're talking about this week at Nutrition's My Life! I'm helping you understand the key nutrients for thyroid health, how they help the thyroid, and ways to implement them into your day! The Key Nutrients Include: Selenium Iodine Zinc Iron B-Vitamins Tyrosine Antioxidants Omega 3 Fatty Acids Learn more by buying my book, The Healthy Thyroid Guide- available on Amazon.

Are your thyroid symptoms bothering you? ...Specifically hair loss, inflammation, and fatigue? On today's episode on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you understand how to improve your hair growth (it's a bit more than just biotin- you need to listen in), inflammation, and even improve your fatigue!   To learn more about thyroid health, grab my book- The Healthy Thyroid Guide or visit www.nutritionsmylife.com to work with me!

Ever been to the doctors and they look at your labs.... then look at you to tell you that everything looks normal?!?!?! I know I have and I know I didn't feel "normal" at the time! In today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm going through some of the important thyroid labs and  some supporting labs. I'm here to help you advocate for yourself!  Bring a ben and paper today!  For further guidance, you can visit www.nutritionsmylife.com or grab my book, The Healthy Thyroid Guide today!

5 things I wouldn't do as a thyroid dietitian 1. Remove or restrict foods/food groups 2. Think that becasue I'm eating healthy and still feeling like crud, that I must be doing it wrong.  3. Think that medication is the only thing that will help 4. Not prioritize sleep 5. Ignore stres These are tools/habits that have not only helped myself come off thyroid medication but helps my clients improve their thyroid health and overall wellbeing.  Learn more about your thyroid with my book, The Healthy Thyroid Guide, available on Amazon. To work with Nicole or read the blogs; www.nutritionsmylife.com  

If you have Hashimoto's disease- this episode is for you! I'm finally sharing an entire episode of the nutrition and lifestyle tools that I encourage my Hashimoto's clients to do (disclaimer: we are are individuals- some of these tools may be helpful and some might not be necessary. Please see your dietitian for specific guidance)   As a dietitian that sees hundreds of thyroid warriors each year- my hashimoto's warriors are some of my favorites to help. This is because those that have hashimoto's have fought so hard for so many years. There body is so exhausted, achy at times, and for many result in digestive and weight problems. When we start working together they start to understand that their body is simply lacking tools to work properly and I just absolutely LOVE the drastic changes they feel and see once their bodies start receiving what they're needing! Today I'm going over those helpful tools for the Hashimoto warrior! Enjoy today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast! For more guidance on your thyroid journey- grab my book, The Healthy Thyroid Guide, available on Amazon.

DON'T use canola oil DON'T eat gluten. Potatoes are BAD! Have you ever fallen victim to one of these fear mongering techniques influencers use? If you have- you're not alone!  On this week's episode of Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I have a very special guest for you! Lana McCarthy MS, RD, LD is the amazing face of Letmelearnya.com She's a Registered Dietitian like myself and we absolutely have a BLAST on this episode shedding light on the world of influencers in social media and discuss the benefits of seeking advice from a Dietitian vs an influencer.  You might laugh at us a few times (hopefully laugh with us lol) but you will learn a lot about the risks of learning nutrition information in the social media world.  Visit www.letmelearnya.com to learn from Lana or to work with her!

Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale.  These are a part of your cruciferous vegetables and they contain a chemical compound that has been extensively studied to be: + Antioxidant + Anti-cancer + Anti-Inflammatory + Anti-Aging + Anti-Microbial +Neuroprotective Pretty amazing right? The cruciferous vegetables contain the precursor for this amazing compound- so eating these foods more often can be beneficial and no, they're not going to have a negative affect on your thyroid (unless you're eating more than 5lbs of broccoli!) For questions or to work with Nicole, email nicole.eichinger@nutritionsmylife.com References: + Antioxidant: (Fahey & Talalay, 1999) + Anti-cancer: (Amjad et al, 2015) + Anti-Inflammatory: (Greaney et al, 2016) + Anti-Aging: (Sikdar et al, 2016) + Anti-Microbial: (Johansson et al, 2008) +Neuroprotective: (Tarozzi et al, 2013)

If you have a thyroid disorder, you might have heard/seen that you should eat sea moss or seaweed. However, could these iodine containing foods and/or supplements be part of the reason your thyroid is so off? The answer is- it very could be. Over the last few months, I've seen an increase in women taking iodine containing thyroid supplements, iodine containing multivitamins, and including more iodine rich foods. I've seen people lose their appetite and just not hungry to eat because they're not eating enough zinc rich foods. Our bodies like a good balance of certain vitamins/minerals and when they get off (too much or too little), it can negatively impact thyroid hormones. In today's episode at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you with 3 key thyroid supporting nutrients. 1. Tyrosine 2. Iodine 3. Zinc If you'd like to learn more about how to improve your thyroid's health and overall health, join me August 6th 2022 for a Thyroid Workshop. The Healthy Thyroid Guidance Workshop is open for enrollment - learn more https://www.nutritionsmylife.com/the-healthy-thyroid-guidance-workshop

Digestive health. We all poop.  Some of us poop a lot, some a little, and some people have difficulties. If your digestion is off- you may not be absorbing your nutrition properly and may have more anxiety/depression/weight/inflammation etc.. Your digestive tract does a lot for you but when it's off... sheesh- it's uncomfortable and an annoyance.  This week at Nutrition's My Life- I'm helping you improve your digestion by bringing you back to basics. We're not going to be doing crazy detoxes and enemas (seriously- please don't). We WILL be simplifying how to improve your digestion!!   If you're enjoying today's show- please let me know by tagging me in a social media post! I'd love to see it and this will help others learn too! :) @nutritionsmylife If you have a thyroid disorder and digestion is off- the thyroid needs to be tackled at the same time as your digestion. Check out my book, The Healthy Thyroid Guide, for further guidance. 

Most medications people take on the regular have a nutrient that it interacts with.  Why is this important?  Zantac or Prilosec could eventually make you feel super tired and run down? How? Iron needs an acidic enivironment to be absorbed and without that stomach acid, low iron absorption can lead to anemia. Anemia leaves you feeling run down.  Anemia can negatively impact the thyroid hormone and their conversion. In today's episode, I'm sharing a few other common medications and the nutrients that are affected (plus how it can impact your body).  Join me, Nicole Eichinger, in another episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast. 

Do you know what your health non-negotiables are? If you're asking yourself, "What is a non-negotiable?".... I got you. A non-negotiable is a tool (habit / food / supplement) that makes you feel better and/or helps you reach your health goals. These tools really help guide you to what to do on the daily. Today I'm helping you understand what your non-negotiables could look like. - Morning Routine - Day Routine - Evening Routine   Learn more or work with Nicole at www.nutritionsmylife.com

Did you ever think about the water that you're drinking? Is it the fluoride in it or maybe it's at the wrong pH!  In the thyroid world, so many people have an opinion on what you should or should not do BUT.... What does the science say? On today's episode at Nutrition's My Life- I'm talking all things H20! - Fluoride and thyroid hormones- what's the deal? - Does pH really matter?  - What about carbonated water? - What do we need to avoid as thyroid warriors? - Tips for drinking more water!  This is a shorter podcast (let me know if you'd prefer shorter ones)! So have fun and if you're learning a lot here, I'd love to know! Like this video, share it, or tag me @nutritionsmylife in your social media post.   Visit www.nutritionsmylife.com to work with Nicole, read the blog, and find more ways to learn!

Has dinner time ever felt like a battle to you? Like you want to eat one way, the kids want to eat another, your spouse is picky too... like how the heck are you supposed to improve your thyroid if the family food preferences are making it diffiult? This my friend, is a thyroid road block.  A thyroid road block is something blocking you from achieving your goals. Sometimes it's the responsibilities of being a parent, sometimes it's a high stress job, sometimes it's not eating the proper foods, sometimes it's sleep, etc...  In today's episode at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you with the dinner time chaos and so much more!  Picky eaters watch out!  To learn more visit www.nutritionsmylife.com Get my book, The Healthy Thyroid Guide! Available on Amazon. 

Do you have a thyroid disorder or another hormonal issue? Have you been exercising and not seeing (or feeling) the results you want? I'm so excited for today's guest, Nikki Pebbles! Nikki is a personal trainer who is studying to get her Masters in Psychology. She is such a delight and you'll love what she has to say. She helps you understand the relationship between trauma and movement.   We share relatable experiences so you can understand one, you're not alone, and two, there's ways to feel better + see results...even when you feel like you've tried it all! If you enjoy it here, please subscribe - follow - share.   To learn more from Nikki Pebbles: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NikkiPebbles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkipebbles/ Website: www.rockyourbodyonline.info

So many confusing things in the grocery store and so many confusing people telling you to eat this not that.... But what does the research show? Today at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you understand: + What is air chilled chicken and is it better than conventional chicken? + Is organic better for me or is it a waste of money? + Is a white or sweet potato healthier? + Should I buy fresh, frozen, or canned produce? Which is best? If you enjoy this episode, share with a friend or on your social media and tag me @nutritionsmylife  For more information visit www.nutritionsmylife.com

Ever get confused when grocery shopping? Questions you've probably asked yourself: + are cage free eggs good for me? + should I choose dairy free? + what in the heck are natural flavors? In today's episode at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you understand the most common grocery store confusions: 1. What's the deal with grass-fed beef? 2. Cage free vs pasture raised eggs 3. Cows milk or milk substitute? 4. What are natural flavors and natural ingredients? 5. Common grocery store hacks I do as a Dietitian Have fun cooking the foods you get from the grocery store! Tag me @nutritionsmylife with what you're making! I'd love to see! :)  To watch the YouTube version of this podcast with slides, visit https://youtu.be/jfham72IGeg visit www.nutritionsmylife.com for further guidance.  If you'd like to be a guest on the podcast or have Nicole as a guest (speaker, podcast host, blogger etc) email nicole.eichinger@nutritionsmylife.com

If you're not sleeping the best, you can't expect your health to be where you want it to be.... Today at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you understand what could be causing your sleep issues and give you 12 tools to help out. We're discussing: 1. Blood Sugars 2. Anti-Inflammatory Foods 3. Melatonin Rich Foods 4. Morning Sun 5. The best time to take your vitamin D supplement 6. Magnesium 7. Deep Sleep Disruptors 8. How to get those swirling thoughts out of your head before bedtime 9. Stress reducing tools throughout the day 10. What sound you should be sleeping to 11. Is mouth taping really a thing? 12. Weighted blankets For more guidance, visit www.nutritionsmylife.com To watch this podcast, visit my youtube channel here https://youtu.be/5IX1ilEIOjk

Are you cutting calories, trying to lose weight, and notice fear around food? In this week's episode at Nutrition's My Life, we have guest host Alix Turoff of Alix Turoff Nutrition. She is a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer. I was recently a guest on her podcast, Alix Turoff Nutrition, to talk about thyroid health and afterwards we started talking about how so many of my followers/clients struggle with their relationship with food and themselves. I knew I needed to have Alix as a guest host at Nutrition's My Life to share with you common struggles someone has when trying to lose weight and some easy action steps to help out. We discussed a lot about why people struggle with their relationship with food and themselves (hint hint- your mom may be a bigger influence than you think). If you'd like to learn more from Alix, visit: website: www.alixturoffnutrition.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/alixturoff_RD Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alix-turoff-nutritions-podcast/id1491766512

Everyone gets anxious at times but what if anxiety shows up daily? In today's episode at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you with: + Nutrients that you burn through when stressed or anxious + Foods that can help reduce anxiety + Supplements helpful for people with anxiety + Daily habits & routines that may be beneficial for someone with anxiety Visit www.nutritionsmylife.com for more guidance

Are you tired of being bloated? It's uncomfortable and you may even have negative thoughts about the way you look in certain clothes. (heads up- you're beautiful!) Today at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you understand your bloat better and help you with action steps. - Is undereating causing your bloat? - How 2-3 minute breaks throughout the day reduce bloat. - Could raw vegetables be part of the problem for you? - Why you need to repopulate your healthy bacteria in your gut. - so much more!! *Disclaimer: Everyone is different and before starting a new food eating pattern, please speak with your dietitian or doctor. I don't know your health history and these tips are for educational purposes only. Improve your gut health with my Mind Your Gut self paced program- Learn more here at https://www.nutritionsmylife.com/offers/63Q4Fumr Learn more at www.nutritionsmylife.com

Would you consider yourself the chronic dieter or yo yo dieting? If so, this episode will help you improve your relationship with food and yourself. Today at Nutrition's My Life, we're talking about the barriers that we face when it comes to loving ourselves and trusting food. Some may or may not surprise you. - Parents - Adults you know - Social Media - Peers - Cheat Day / Diet Culture I'm giving you some action steps to help too: - Loving yourself at every stage of your journey. - Start correlating foods to how you feel - Allowing yourself to enjoy all foods (we're stopping the all or nothing mindset). - Finding joy Learn more at www.nutritionsmylife.com

Do you feel like you're doing really good with your nutrition but still feel like you're not quite there... like you aren't seeing your goals, still exhausted, and your labs aren't reflecting the hard work you're putting in? The other side of to nutrition are your daily habits.  On today's episode, I'm helping you see how your daily routines may be preventin you from achieving your goals.  On this episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast you'll understand: + How to start your mornings and why + Stress flame (how to re-calibrate yourself to get out of your fight or flight nervous system into your rest & digest nervous system) + How to improve your sleep + The big impact nature has on your health + Movement & Exercise.  Visit www.nutritionsmylife.com for more guidance

You have a thyroid disorder and want to eat better to feel better.  You look into the AIP and freak out because it's so restrictive... what should you be eating with a thyroid disorder?!? Last week we discussed the foundation anti-inflammatory diet and today I'm helping you understand the key nutrients the body needs to have healthy thyroid hormones.  I'm walking you through key pages of my book, The Healthy Thyroid Guide.  To watch video visit my youtube channel: https://youtu.be/jm5-VKW6tZM