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Spot On! covers timely nutrition, health, and wellness topics along with offering accurate and practical information in an entertaining format. The guests are experts in the their fields, ready to cut through media hype and misinformation, to provide you with advice that is, well, Spot On!
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It's good for your wallet, the environment, and your wardrobe. This week on Spot On! we're talking thrifting with Jessica Vuong.
Jessica is a recent college grad who wants to help us reduce our carbon footprint by shopping second-hand. This episode is chock full of tips for anyone who wants to save money, shop sustainably, and thrive in the thrift store!
Check out Jessica's guide to thrifting on FreshU: https://bit.ly/2P7AFDK
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This week on Spot On! we're talking snacks. Americans love to snack, but we're not snacking smartly. The most popular snacks? Chips and chocolate.
On this week's episode, we talk with Rachel Paul, PhD, RD, of the College Nutritionist. Listen to find out the reasons behind why we snack, and how we can choose snacks that are healthy, delicious, and convenient. Thank you for listening to Spot On!
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Do you trust farmers to have your best interest and health in mind?
Leah McGrath, a dietitian for almost 25 years, does! Leah has spent the last eight years visiting farms of all types and sizes. This week Leah joins us on Spot On! to talk about what actually happens at farms, and why everyone should hug a farmer.
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Can coupons really save you money, or are they just a waste of time?
This week on Spot On!, we are joined by Joanie Demer of the Krazy Coupon Lady. Joanie and her partner, Heather Wheeler, built the Krazy Coupon Lady to help save you money using coupons with their FREE app! Listen to find out more about how to easily save money on groceries, restaurants, and more.
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Oat milk, almond, coconut, soy... are you dizzy yet?
This week on Spot On! we are joined by Jill Castle, Registered Dietitian & Pediatric Nutritionist. Jill gave us insight into how these plant-based milks are made, and how they stack up nutritionally to traditional cow's milk. Want to know which milk is best for your lifestyle? Tune in to find out!
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Thinking beyond the concern of plastic used for bottled water, do you actually know what you're drinking? Where does this water come from? Is it safe, or can it more dangerous than using the tap?
This week on Spot On!, we are joined by Ryan Felton, an Investigative Reporter from Consumer Reports. Ryan has years of experience as an investigative reporter, and he has spent the past year writing and reporting the truth about bottled water. Check out his article: https://www.consumerreports.org/bottled-water/should-we-break-our-bottled-water-habit/
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Is fresh food really best? Frozen foods and frozen meals get a bad rep, but could they actually have the same or MORE nutritional value than fresh foods? Nutritionist Heather Mangieri joins us this week on Spot On! to explain how frozen foods are created, and if you should stock your freezer with them or keep them out.
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The trend of clean eating has gone beyond the notion of eating fresh fruits and vegetables to a dangerous place.
This week we are joined by Dr. Paula Quatromoni, the Chair of the Department of Health Sciences and Associate Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology at Boston University. She also has clinical expertise in a variety of areas including sports nutrition and eating disorders. Dr. Quatromoni is here to give you the clean facts about clean eating
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Ever wonder why you miss your pets more than your parents at college? Well, there might be a way to help that while reducing your stress too! THERAPY DOGS!
This week we invited Cara Guenthur and her adorable therapy dog, Otis, to the studio for more information about therapy dogs and how they can help people in college and in the workplace!
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Does meal prep intimidate you? Where should you even begin? And why is everyone obsessed with it?
This week on Spot On! we explain everything a beginner should know about meal prep to be the most successful, including what NOT to do. We welcome back Toby Amidor, MS RD CDN, an expert on meal prep! Shes the author of the best-selling cookbooks "Smart Meal Prep for Beginners" and "The Healthy Meal Prep Cookbook."
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