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All About Apple Cider Vinegar - Ask a Nutritionist Jun 28, 2023

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Chances are you've heard some of the many potential health benefits of apple cider vinegar. It's good for your digestion, it's the secret to weight loss, it helps heart burn. Are all these true? Tune in to this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Brandy to learn all about how to use apple cider vinegar.

Sleep Problems During Menopause Jun 25, 2023

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Almost every client we meet with who wants to discuss perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms mentions that the amount and the quality of sleep have gone in the tank as soon as those hormones started changing. If you don’t feel rested in the morning after being in bed for 7-8 hours and you are between 35 to 55 when perimenopause and menopause takes place, this show is for you! We’ll go over nutritional solutions plus a couple practical sleep hygiene tips to help eliminate your tossing, turning, anxious thoughts, and night sweat episodes for more deep and restorative sleep despite the hormonal changes.

Why Animal Proteins? - Ask a Nutritionist Jun 22, 2023

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We can get protein from a lot of different food sources. But did you know that not all protein sources are created equally? Tune into this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Brandy to learn all about animal proteins vs plant based proteins.

How Stress Affects Your Thyroid Jun 19, 2023

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Around 12% of Americans will be diagnosed with a thyroid condition at some point in their lives and women are 5-8 times more likely to have thyroid disease, compared to men. The Cleveland Clinic reports that up to 60% of thyroid conditions are not diagnosed! The challenge with this is underactive thyroid can look like so many other things because the thyroid helps to manage many functions in the body. In today’s show, we’ll explain how the thyroid works, what bodily functions it helps manage, symptoms of having underactive gland, and how stress plays a big role in impacting the thyroid plus tips for relieving stress and nutrients for thyroid support.

How Manage Hormonal Headaches - Ask a Nutritionist Jun 15, 2023

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20 to 60% of women who have migraines report they have a direct correlation with their menstrual cycle. That number gets even bigger if we include not just migraines but regular headaches also. The culprit of these hormonal headaches? Estrogen dominance! Tune into this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Britni to learn all about what you can do to treat your hormonal headaches.

Nutrition & Colon Cancer Jun 11, 2023

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Colon cancer is the most common type of gastrointestinal cancer and rates of diagnosis have nearly doubled in people under the age of 55. Because of this rise, in 2021 the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued the recommendation that the screening age for colonoscopies be lowered to 45 for those at an average risk for developing colorectal cancer. Today, our dietitians will add some nutritional information and lifestyle habits to the cancer conversation to help with the stress and questions that might come up with a diagnosis or a goal for prevention.

Managing Triglycerides While Gluten Free - Ask a Nutritionist Jun 07, 2023

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Triglycerides are the most common form of fat in our bloodstream. Excess triglycerides that our body makes will be stored in your fat cells for later use. If your number is elevated that usually that means you are consuming too many carbohydrates for your body to be able to utilize. Unfortunately most gluten free options are higher in carbohydrates. So how can manage triglycerides and be gluten free? Tune in to this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Britni to find out how.

Weight Loss Habits Jun 04, 2023

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Many folks have found themselves carrying a few extra pounds after experiencing the stress of the pandemic, so if this is you, you’re not alone. In today’s show, we’ll cover why stress can have such an impact on the body, how insulin plays a role in weight gain, and a handful of habits you can incorporate into your day to help you feel better, reduce stress, lose weight, and have the energy to do what you love.

All About Cheese - Ask a Nutritionist May 31, 2023

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Cheese. Is it good or bad? Should it be full fat or low fat? How much is okay? Tune into this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Leah to get all those answers and more.

The After Effects of Covid May 29, 2023

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When a virus is new, especially a global pandemic virus, it’s hard to know what to expect when it comes to longer term effects and symptoms. The only way to know is to experience it, and we’re three years in, so more and more folks are reporting a variety of symptoms and aftereffects. Experts know now that long haul Covid is not a single illness, but it’s an umbrella term. Are you someone who has tested positive for Covid, or maybe you had all the symptoms that indicated you had Covid? How are you feeling post-virus? Because Covid is an inflammatory disease and condition that hits the respiratory system and the mucous membranes of the nose, mouth, and eyes, we want to share with you today how to reduce inflammation in your body, understand the phases your body goes through when catching a virus, and how to create an anti-inflammatory eating plan to be your best prevention plan going forward!

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