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Slow Metabolism, Slow Weight Loss (We Have An Answer!) Apr 17, 2023

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Have you tried countless diet programs without long term success? Maybe you lose a little weight at first but gain it right back and then some? Do you feel like you’re stuck with a slow metabolism? Well, in today’s show, we’ll be discussing this very topic and offering solutions to the root cause of slow metabolism and slow weight loss. There are many factors at play and we’ll highlight a few of them, like digestive issues and gut health, autoimmune diseases, and stress, while sharing ways to heal your body with real food.

All About Calcium - Ask a Nutritionist Apr 14, 2023

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What calcium supplement should I take? Do I get enough calcium from my diet? Calcium is just for our bones, right? Tune in to this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist for all these answers and more as Britni goes over all you need to know about the important supplement calcium.

How To Improve Lung Health Apr 09, 2023

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It’s easy to take healthy lungs and a healthy respiratory system for granted when things are working correctly. Today, we’re going to offer you some things to think about when it comes to breathing and your lungs. We’ll talk about the most common lung-related issues and how the right nutrition can play a big role in reducing symptoms. You’ll walk away with tips on how you can prevent lung inflammation whether you or the kids in your life have asthma, frequent bronchitis, post-COVID symptoms, other respiratory conditions, or just want to breathe a little easier.

How Does Caffeine Affect the Body? - Ask a Nutritionist Apr 06, 2023

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Did you know that caffeine is considered a drug? 85% of the US population consumes at least one caffeinated beverage a day. Just like any drug there are good and bad side effects. Listen in to this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Britni as she goes through everything you need to know about caffeine and how it affects our bodies.

What Do Your Cholesterol Numbers Mean? Apr 02, 2023

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One of the blood tests our clients will often bring to us in nutrition consultations is a lipid panel with three or four different cholesterol numbers and they don’t really understand what they mean. Today, we want to empower you by sharing information on what those numbers stand for, what cholesterol does in the first place, why your numbers might be high, and how you can use nutrition to get and keep your numbers in a good range.

Insulin Resistant or Not? - Ask a Nutritionist Mar 30, 2023

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Insulin is an important hormone made by the pancreas. It helps glucose get into cells all over your body. Insulin resistance is when your body can't process insulin properly and in turn has a hard time dealing with the glucose you eat. Tune in to this weeks episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Leah as she covers the in's and out's of being insulin resistant.

Strong Nails, Beautiful Hair, and Radiant Skin Mar 26, 2023

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There is a lot of misinformation online and on social media about skin, hair, and nails. It seems like everyone is trying to sell something that will be the overnight fix or the magic cure. As dietitians, we want to clear all this up for you today, because strong nails, beautiful hair, and radiant skin begin on the inside and there is always a nutrition connection. It’s not just about vanity because what we see on the outside is like a barometer of your internal health. We’ll give you ideas on what you can do to see these positive changes for your hair, skin, and nails!

Managing Dry Eyes - Ask a Nutritionist Mar 23, 2023

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Tears are a critical component to keeping the surface of our eyes properly lubricated, clean, and healthy. So what happens if you don't produce enough tears? Dry eyes! Dry eye syndrome is a very common eye condition caused by insufficient tear production, which itself can be caused by many different things. Tune in to this weeks episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Britni to find out what you can do to keep your eyes healthy with your own natural tears.

Eating For Good Kidney Function Mar 19, 2023

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In honor of March being National Kidney Month and the repeated requests we’ve received for this topic, today we will discuss foods to eat for good kidney function. One in seven American adults have chronic kidney disease, but many don’t even realize it until it is in an advanced stage because the signs aren’t obvious. Early detection is the best for treating kidney issues and for preventing toxins that can lead to other health conditions such as gout, bone disease, and heart disease. Today we want to discuss the major sources for kidney disease and help you understand that what you are eating can play a part in how well your kidneys function.

All About Flour - Ask a Nutritionist Mar 16, 2023

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Did you know that some flour is more nutritious than others? Did you know that wheat flour has many alternatives, like almond flour, coconut flour, tapioca flour and much more. Tune in to this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Leah to learn all about flour.

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