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.

Halloween is in the bag (pun intended) and now it's the Season of Sweets! Join Michelle Hoffman as we explore how to navigate sweet treats...

“Hunger is not a charity problem, it's an everyone problem.”  Clancy Cash Harrison MS, RDN, FAND It's time for us to stop projecting our lived experiences with food onto others...

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!!

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.comCaffeine Addiction/Withdrawal  https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/caffeine-withdrawal-headaches/ Listen Here!

It's hot, hot, hot here in the Midwest, and it's got us thirsty!  Join Laura and Amy as we take a deep dive (pun intended) into healthy fluid intake.   How much water do you really need to drink?  How can you calculate your own fluid needs?  Are there special considerations for active people?What's the deal with alkaline water? Links mentioned in today's show.https://abbylangernutrition.com/how-much-water-do-you-need-a-day-its-not-that-simple/https://abbylangernutrition.com/diet-review-alkaline-water-thing/ Listen Here, or wherever you get your podcasts!!

We invited Julie Palmer, Dietitian certified in FODMAP Diets from Monash University to dish all about FODMAP diets.

Is the key to successful weight as easy as simple math?   While it may feel logical that weight loss is entirely dependent on burning more calories than you eat, it's much more complicated than that. Join Laura and Amy as they unpack the concept of "Calories In and Calories Out.

Is the key to successful weight as easy as simple math? While it may feel logical that weight loss is entirely dependent on burning more calories than you eat, it's much more complicated than that. Learn about about all the components that make up your daily energy expenditure (it's more than just working out!), and explore the idea that cutting calories too drastically can actually undermine your weight loss efforts. Join Laura and Amy as they discuss unpack the concept of "Calories In and Calories Out."

Willpower is associated with behavior, but what if physiology is also playing a role here? Is it really all on you when you crave that sweet treat or can't control your portion of pasta?

June is Men's Health Month, and we reached out to our guy listeners about what is most important to them in their daily diets. Join Laura and Amy as they discuss nutrition strategies for guys at different stages of life, nutritional needs, and sustainable weight management.

Have you decided to get more active? That's great! Should it change how you eat or what supplements you take? Maybe. Laura and Amy take a deep dive into the most common questions we get about nutrition for active people.

Part 3 of our dietary supplement series takes a closer look at the all of the nutrients needed to maintain bone health and avoid Osteoporosis. You will be surprised to learn how many people are living with Osteoporosis... Taking the steps needed to avoid Osteoporosis starts at a very early age.

Part 2 of our dietary supplement series takes a close look at the role of Vitamin D supplements.  Does this vitamin live up to the hype?  There's more to the story than you might think. Links mentioned in today's show: https://secretliferd.com/2021/04/supplements-you-asked-we-answeredhttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/overkill-paul-a-offit?variant=32217988923426https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/18/business/vitamin-d-michael-holick.html https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/10/health/vitamin-d-deficiency-supplements.htmlhttps://sciencebasedmedicine.org/vitamin-d-shows-no-efficacy-against-moderate-to-severe-covid-19-infections/https://www.choosingwisely.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Vitamin-D-Tests-ASCP.pdf

In this episode, we wanted to set the stage by busting common myths, unpacking what RDA's mean to the average consumer, and some specific groups that may require supplementation for health.

Dietitians frequently find themselves put on the spot to answer burning nutrition questions. This week, Laura was asked an unusual question which got us thinking, we do this ALL the time. Today we take turns dishing on 20 hot nutrition topics.

Breaking News: Toddler Milk What do you need to know about Toddler Milk? We will explore what your toddler should be consuming after breastmilk or formula.

In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 22 - 28), Laura and Amy invited Erica Drewry, dietitian with Aligned Nutrition to discuss "Every Body has a Seat at the Table".

February is Heart Month and we want you to "Eat Your Heart Out!" We are happy to be back for a new season. Amy and Laura dish on eating for your heart health.

Over the Holidays, temptations abound. It can be challenging to ensure the family consumes nutrient dense foods too! We invited an expert to discuss a tool that might help your family keep those temptations in check through this holiday season and beyond!

We don't know about you, but we prefer to eat our calories... If you agree or not, join us to take a deep dive into beverages. For many of us, beverages become unconscious calories. Just 100 extra calories per day becomes 10# weight gain by the end of the year. Let's discuss how to drink responsibly... https://secretliferd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Season-2-Episode-16-Cheers-to-the-Holidays-Rethink-Your-Drink.mp3 Links from the show: Sensible Wine Drinking Tips https://oldwayspt.org/system/files/atoms/files/OldwaysWineGuidelines.pdf Alcohol Tracker App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drinkcontrol-alcohol-tracker/id456207840 Diabetes Awareness Month https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition Drink Calculator https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/tools/calculators/drink-size-calculator.aspx Getting Help https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/treatment-alcohol-problems-finding-and-getting-help

Registered Dietitians are key when transitioning to a Vegan diet. If you are considering this diet, you might want to listen to this podcast first!

Thanksgiving is almost here, and things are likely going to be a little (lot) different this year for many.  Laura and Amy welcome back our resident food safety expert and registered dietitian, Mary Angela Miller for her advice on hosting a safe holiday celebration.   Should we have even have a Thanksgiving dinner this year?If so, who should we invite? How should we serve the meal?  Dine-in?  Drop off?  Dine out? How can you make your guests comfortable with your COVID precautions?  Do you need a "COVID Captain? Visit the CDC's website to get more information on how to serve safely this Thanksgiving. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html#thanksgiving Visit Mary Angela Miller's website www.keepsafefood.com for the best food safety information! Listen Here

Can you tame the flame? Inflammation happens, learn all about inflammation in your body and how to tame it...

Do you feel stressed? Worried about your immunity? Want to know what you can do to improve your immune system? We have your answers, without stress or judgement. Amy and Laura discuss how to improve your immune system.

What's on your plate? How can you use this method to help with a more mindful and intuitive approach to eating? We hope you will enjoy our conversation with registered dietitian Elizabeth Beil. We explored how using the plate method can help guide your eating habits.

Dietitian Mom, don't despair! Amy and Laura interview their kids for Kid's Eat Right Month August 2020. This episode features Ben Jones, Brian Poland and Nathan Poland. We share with you our personal philosophies as we raised our kids from infants to teenager and adults. The featured image here is from Nathan's dinner creation, it's delicious!! While we don't have all the answers, you will learn about how our kids coped with a dietitian as a mom. Enjoy!! Kids Eat Right Month - Resources, Tips & Recipes: https://www.eatright.org/kidseatrightmonth/celebrate/educate/what-is-kids-eat-right-month Play Now...

Is meal timing important? How does it impact your metabolism? Your social eating behavior? Should you eat more at breakfast? We discuss all these questions on our latest podcast!

Join Laura and Amy and their special guest, Patti Dollarhide, RD, LD as they discuss the role that beef plays in a sustainable food system. She is a dietitian, rancher, farmer, and Program Director of the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University.   Is eating beef bad for the planet?  Is beef filled with hormones and antibiotics? Is all industry-funded research inherently biased?  Link mentioned in today's show.Beef Facts: Sustainability. https://www.beefresearch.org/sustainability/index.html For more information on the Hormone debate Patti sent along the following Congressional Research Service: https://fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R40449.pdf

How do dietitians help their clients through the maze of fad diets? Sometimes the answer isn't what you might be hoping for, but trust us, we have the facts.

What do you need to know about food safety in the time of Covid? Eating out? Grocery shopping? Amy & Laura dish on their tips and tricks to minimizing risks during the pandemic... Here's the link to the North Carolina State Extension COVID-19 Food Safety Resources: Click Here

Amy & Laura are reunited, we hope you enjoy learning what we've been up to these past few months...