Venture to Live Well

Registered Dietitian Liz answers popular nutrition questions. In this episode we talk about gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and probiotic rich foods. Click here to get my 5 top favorite hormone balancing recipes and join my email list! https://mailchi.mp/lizriesen/sep-2020-top-5-recipes

Let's assess these last few weeks of the year and talk through how we can refocus our goals and find happiness in every day!

In this episode we talk about a clean diet, what that looks like and how you can make a few tweaks to clean up your diet!

In this episode we share our season change cleaning routines. What we are trying to organize and clean for the coming winter season. We share our favorite organizing shows and cleaning hacks.

Nutrition Q&A is when I answer nutrition and hormone related questions that I've gotten from women over the past couple weeks. This episode's questions are: 1. Food safety and how to make your produce last longer 2. Low-sugar and easy recipes for warm Fall flavors! (8:35) 3. Headaches and migraines with your period or mid-cycle (15:45)

New things mentioned that we're enjoying this summer! Recipes: Eggplant Relish, Peanut Chicken and Zucchini Follow @Venture_to_Live_Well_Podcast for recipe! Mask brands: KatieKatDesignsXO & AlexantoApron Products: BeautyCounter makeup, Honest lotion Music: Chris Tomlin and Friends, Logic

In this episode we share what we have been doing to stay healthy this summer. Where do you fall and what can you do to feel healthier? Here's the breakfast cookie recipe Regina made me, it's delicious! https://bromabakery.com/healthy-carrot-cake-breakfast-cookies

We’re so excited to be back with season 2 of our Venture to Live Well podcast! This season we will be taking popular topics and breaking them down into a series of 3 episodes. The first episode will introduce the topic and how it relates to life. The second episode will be focused around that topic and our health (Liz brings in her dietitian knowledge and guidance). And the third...you guessed it! Will be how the topic relates to happiness (Regina brings in her motivational and faith-based counseling). We hope you continue to join us this season as we dive into trending topics, providing our positive and humorous take on life.

We're sharing some things going well in our lives and something we are challenged with right now. We also want to thank our wonderful audience for being a part of our first 34 episodes! We'll be taking a short break over the summer and returning Fall 2020 with new episodes! In the meantime follow us @LizRiesenRD and @RegiB3 Stay tuned for some nutrition episodes over the summer where I answer popular nutrition questions. If you have questions yourself, please don't be shy and send them my way! Join my email list, https://mailchi.mp/lizriesen/hormone-jump-start-guide

Do you know what your love language is? How you show love and how you best receive love? In this episode we break down the 5 love languages and share our results and relationship experiences (husbands, children, and friendships) Join our conversation!

We're answering all your questions about food safety, meal prep, pantry staples, and easy meal ideas!

Sharing our challenges to working out at home, tips to get into a routine, and fun new workouts/instructors to try! Exercise Apps or Channels Mentioned in the Episode: Mad Fit Tone It Up Yoga With Adrienne Fitness Blender

Ever feel stuck? Whether it’s your daily job, side hustle or hobby, it’s totally normal to have periods of time where you feel stuck and uninspired. Fear not, your creativity can return just as quickly as it may have left. Learn some helpful tips and motivation to get you back in the swing of things!

There is some strong evidence out there showing your birth status in your family has an impact on your personality and drive. Is it true for you? We had fun with this episode sharing birth status traits and stories from childhood. We also talk about sibling relationships and how you can stay connected especially as adults and long-distance.

Coming to you amidst the chaos of the coronavirus epidemic. In this episode we share how we are doing with home quarantine, anxiety, and fear of the unknown. How are we staying positive and encouraged during this time? We are sending prayers of health and strength your way! Romans 12:12 "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."

Whether you are pregnant, planning to be, or want to reminisce and share your tips with us! In this episode we share our favorite tips and tricks for managing pregnancy and common symptoms of headaches, nausea, cravings, leg cramps.

Our favorite travel spots and travel tips! Regina's Top 3 Cities Barcelona, Spain Fort Worth, Texas San Francisco, California Liz's Top 3 Cities Ghent, Belgium Sturgis, South Dakota Curacao, Dutch Caribbean Island

How can you support those with kidney infections and diseases?  1. Head to the National Kidney Foundation.ORG or of your particular state to learn more about local needs, fundraisers and educational forums that are put on for free to raise awareness. 2. Donate sodium-free spices and flavorings to your local food pantry! Due to dietary restrictions, it is often challenging for those eating for a specific diagnosis (and reliant on a food pantry for supplies) to cook delicious food. An easy and affordable way to help is to head to your local dollar store to purchase flavorings and spices to be donated to a local food pantry. Kidney patients as well as any patient on a strict low-fat, low-sodium, low-sodium etc. diet will appreciate it.  3. Lastly, head to DonateLife.net to learn more about national and state-specific donation needs (not just for kidneys but for all organs). The numbers are staggering - as of February 26, WI alone currently has over 1,800 people awaiting organ donation. You can also learn more about being a living or deceased organ donor and register on their website.

Yes, we dared to dive deeper into our personal lives and share some of the more difficult parts of a relationship. In this episode we focus on differences in opinion, fighting fair, and tips for prioritizing our marriage and keeping things spicy!

In this episode we touch on nutrition and genetic's role in heart health. We share our fun tips, favorites, and date nights for upcoming Valentine's day! Here's the link to ordering your own lab tests:  https://www.ultalabtests.com/venturenutrition/Shop Labs mentioned in the episode: Homocysteine, MTHFR DNA, Lipid Panel, and Lipoprotein A

In this episode Liz discusses her mission to help educate and empower women to take control of their health and hormones. Liz also shares upcoming news about the Hormone Hub! Sign up for my email list! https://www.lizriesen.com/thehormonehub

In this episode we talk about the effects of winter with limited daylight and colder weather. Tips on how we keep our energy and mood positive and ways to beat the winter blues!

In this episode we break down what exactly is going on in your body on a daily basis as you detox. We also discuss a healthy detox protocol to support and boost your body's natural detox. Learn More > https://www.lizriesen.com/detox Resistant Starch Blog Post > https://www.lizriesen.com/post/fiber-resistant-starch EWG Dirty Dozen List > https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php

In this episode we discuss budgeting tips and lessons we've learned. We also share how we balance finances with our significant others, keeping it positive and productive.

Let's ditch the whole "New Year, New You" fad. In this episode we want to share our take on how to move into the new year with healthy, positive intention. Find what works for you not what everyone else is doing. Join the Hormone Hub Email List, https://www.lizriesen.com/hormonehub

In this episode we share our favorites of 2019. Below are some of the links we referred to in the episode. If you have any questions or want to know more about something we mentioned feel free to reach out to me at info@lizriesen.com Books: A Tribe Called Bliss by Lori Harder, The Magic of Motherhood by Ashlee Gadd Podcast: Coffee and Crumbs Products: Honest Unscented Face and Body Lotion, Bite Lip Balm Groups: Fit 4 Mom Fitness Group, St. Gabe's Mom's Group

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In this episode we share our favorite Christmas foods, movies, gifts, and traditions. Join us in this fun, festive episode and reminisce on your favorite memories.

In this episode we dive into our personal relationships and share a few things we have gained through our years of dating and marriage. We make sure to keep it honest and real with you. We hope you join along in answering these questions with us.

In this episode we each dive deep into a personal story that was difficult to get through, but looking back we are thankful for where we are now and the good that has come from it. Hopefully you can relate to our experiences and reflect back on all you are thankful for this past year. The Poem, "She is Gone" http://www.appleseeds.org/she-gone-funeral.htm The Norway Center Store, Faith Over Fear https://www.thenorwaycenterstore.com/store/c15/Faith_Over_Fear.html#/ Gritty Faith Magazine https://www.thenorwaycenterstore.com/subscribe-to-gritty-faith.html#/

We are well into the cold and flu season now! In this episode we discuss healthy tips to prevent getting sick, as well as how to take care of yourself and get better fast when you are sick. Dietitian Liz shares the most important nutrients and foods for supporting the immune system. We hope you share this podcast with loved ones!   High-quality supplement dispensary where you can create a free account and order. https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/venturenutrition

Such a fun episode talking with Erin Rammer from Sundown Sweets on how she turned her hobby into a successful side business. Erin – Sundown Sweets https://www.facebook.com/sundownsweets/ Regina – Regi B Creative https://www.etsy.com/shop/RegiBCreative?ref=shop_sugg Kyle – Precision Patterns https://www.etsy.com/shop/precisionpatterns   Reminder: Small Business Saturday is November 30th. Support your local side businesses!

In this episode we have some fun Halloween facts along with a conversation on our favorite candy. Liz compares candy nutrition facts, how you can get the most out of your daily sugar allowance, and healthy tips and tricks for making your own sweet treats!

This is a fun episode where you can play Q&A right along with us! Answer to random questions about favorite food, best concert, dream vacation, and best/worst Halloween costumes. 

October is Cancer Awareness Month and we wanted to dive into what cancer is, how it develops, and how we can help fight it with nutrition! Foods Studied to Fight Disease & Cancer - Eat to Beat Disease Dr. William Li - https://drwilliamli.com Clean Beauty and Personal Care Products Website: www.ewg.org/skindeep Apps: Skin Deep or Think Dirty

This episode is a combination of our top 3 favorite positive quotes and affirmations that we try to live by, along with a conversation about therapy. There is definitely still a stigma around therapy, but in this episode we share our personal experiences and tips for successful therapy sessions in hopes of breaking that stigma!

Learn what research has shown us on how food and diet can have a beneficial effect on our mood and energy. Learn what foods can trigger anxiety, stress, and inflammation in the body. And also learn how you can better control cravings and build a healthy relationship with food. Link to Practitioner-Approved Nutrition Supplements:  https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/venturenutrition Create your free account and search through my recommendations for categories including General Wellness, Digestive Support, Gut Healing, Inflammation Relief, and more.

We had a lot of fun with this podcast. We encourage you in this episode to look back on your own journey since you were 20 years old. How have you changed? What were your goals and dreams? There is so much to be learned from our experiences, but life moves so fast we often don't get a chance to remember what our dreams and motivations even were. Join in our fun conversation this week and share your journey and goals going forward. It's never too late to make our 20 year old selves proud!

This topic was recommended by one of our listeners. We thought it was perfect since everyone can relate to this on some level. Regi B and I were excited about it because we have both switched from full-time office/travel jobs to stay-at-home jobs. We wanted to give our perspectives and tips on how we best attempt to keep a balance between our career and family.  Whether you are a 9-5'er or a stay at home mom, there is a delicate balance between work, life, and sanity. You are not alone! Venture to Live Well, Dietitian Liz & Regi B

See below for links to different products we discussed during today's episode.    2019 Dirty Dozen List - https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php   The Beyond Burger - https://www.beyondmeat.com/products/the-beyond-burger/   Food Sensitivity Testing - https://www.lizriesen.com/sensitivities   Micronutrient Testing - https://www.lizriesen.com/micronutrient

In this episode we take turns sharing the regular habits and activities we practice to keep ourselves positive, calm, and sane with life's twists and turns.  What I love most about this episode is how different Regi B and I are in our personalities and daily routines. Whether you are a Type A - daily list maker, or a Type B rebel you will find ideas that could work for you!  Weekly Challenge: Make a list of activities that make you feel positive, happy, and calm. Keep this list in eyesight and incorporate at least one thing from the list daily. It can be as simple as saying 3 things you're grateful for, or it could be exercising for 30 minutes. Venture to Live Well! Dietitian Liz and Regi B Creative  

In this episode we discuss the tough balance between our responsibilities as a wife/mom/business owner/sister/daughter/etc. and our social life! We work so hard to make friends as we grow up, but then when we enter the real world and responsibilities pile up it can be difficult to keep up with everyone.   Building strong, healthy friendships is important for each and every one of us. How can we meet new women? How can we stay in touch with old friends?    Here is the article that I referred to in this episode. I also included another article I found while searching, that I thought you might enjoy. https://raisedgood.com/how-to-help-new-mother-especially-when-doesnt-ask/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/an-open-letter-to-new-moms-new-friends_b_10966824   Venture to Live Well! Dietitian Liz and Regi B

Dietitian Liz Riesen & Regi B kick-off their podcast by introducing themselves, fun facts, and what the focus of this series will be. Liz is a Registered Dietitian and owner of Venture Nutrition. A virtual private nutrition practice helping people heal digestive issues, balance hormones, and build a strong, healthy relationship with food.  Liz's Website:  www.lizriesen.com Follow at @lizriesenrd Regi B is a stay at home mom with a love for exercise, Southern cooking, and creating unique handwritten cards and canvases. Regi B's Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/regibcreative @regib_creative