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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!
Plant-based protein is a must-try as it is gradually becoming the new food staple for a healthy and balanced diet.
Sharyn Murray, a Senior Investor Engagement Specialist at The Good Food Institute came on SpotOn! to share her expertise from working for GFI, the leading nonprofit and think-tank within the alternative protein industry. GFI exists to make the global food system better for people, the planet, and animals by identify the most effective solutions, mobilize resources and talent, and empower partners across the food system to make alternative proteins accessible, affordable, and delicious.
Listen now to find out more about this exciting trend!
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The pandemic has had a “shadow epidemic” of mental health and substance use problems. Surveys are showing that a significant chunk of the population increased their drinking during the pandemic, and these patterns are likely to continue, leading to predictable poor health consequences.
David Jernigan, PhD will be joining us on this episode to discuss alcohol problems and strategies to reduce them, especially after the pandemic. Dr. Jernigan is also the scientific chair and serves on the board of the Global Alcohol Policy Alliance. He has written more than 140 peer-reviewed journal articles and contributed chapters to seven books on alcohol issues.
Tune in to find out what you can do to combat this ongoing issue.
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Is a large breakfast beneficial for your health? What is the secret behind portion control?
To kick off Season 6 of Spot On!, we are welcoming back Sangeeta Pradhan who is the Diabetes Program Coordinator of Charles River Medical Associates and is currently the Chair of the Central Massachusetts Dietetic Association. Sangeeta is a sought-after professional speaker, a guest blogger for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ “Food and Nutrition” magazine, and India New England News’ nutrition columnist.
Listen now to learn more about our body's master clock, insulin sensitivity, and eating patterns.
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A recap to wrap up Season 5! Thank you for listening and we are excited to the launch of Season 6.
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How can we reap the dual benefits of intermittent fasting?
Joining us today is Sangeeta Pradhan, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, is the Diabetes Program Coordinator of Charles River Medical Associates, and is currently the Chair of the Central Massachusetts Dietetic Association. Sangeeta is a sought-after professional speaker, a guest blogger for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ “Food and Nutrition” magazine, and India New England News’ nutrition columnist.
You would not want to miss out on this episode.
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Gut health is not another health fad, the hype is here to stay!
Dr. Noel Mueller is coming on Spot On! to talk about the world of the microbiome and its connection with our wellness. Dr. Noel has published over 80 articles on the etiology, prevention or treatment of chronic diseases. He has also co-authored a book chapter in Nutrition and Type 2 Diabetes: Etiology and Prevention.
You would be amazed by what is living in your gut.
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What do the labels on your foods tell you?
This week on Spot On!, Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA,RDN,CDN, joins us to explain the meaning behind food labels. Bonnie is a media personality, media trainer, spokesperson, motivational speaker, journalist, and corporate and brand consultant. She is a Health & Wellness Contributor for sites like TODAY.com and US News & World Report and you’ll find her expert quotes in thousands of interviews on all media platforms.
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How can you make changes to your diet to reduce stress?
Harvard trained psychiatrist and nutrition specialist, Dr. Uma Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the US. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School.
Listen now to hear Dr. Uma's expertise on ways to beat stress with food.
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With the right strategies and recipes, cooking can be less laborious for you.
This week on Spot On!, registered dietitian and cookbook author Rosanne Rust - MS RDN, is sharing many tips for people to save time while cooking healthy balanced meals at home. Rosanne is an internationally recognized nutrition expert and author, blogger and truth-seeker, who focuses on helping people set realistic health goals. She crafts expert food and nutrition messages for consumers helping turn confusion into clarity, and mistrust into confidence.
Make once, eat twice is the secret to cooking for two or just you. Listen now to find out more.
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Sugar substitutes often get a bad reputation, but can they be better alternatives to excess sugar?
Our guest for this week, Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM, has been a dietitian for over forty years and certified diabetes care and education specialist for nearly as many. She has especially been engaged in the topic of helping people reduce their intake of added sugars with the use of low- and no-calorie sweeteners for many years.
Listen now to identify the myths and facts on sugar substitutes.
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