Nutritionally Speaking
By Michaela Ballmann, MS, RD
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Podcast Description
Join our fun, animated host as she takes you on a journey through today's perplexing nutrition topics, ranging from fad diets and sugar substitutes to phytochemicals and omega-3 fatty acids. Using a scientific, evidence-based approach to nutrition, Nutritionally Speaking dispels myths and enables listeners to better understand nutrition issues, make healthy choices, and feel good.
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Is Menu Labeling The Answer? | As we see rates of obesity and chronic diseases continue to grow, we also see more proposals for legislation over food. The recent menu labeling laws are based on the assumption that "unhealthy" food choices stem from a lack of knowledge. | 5/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Emotional Exercising | Many of us are all-too familiar with emotional eating, but what about emotional exercising? Do you depend on exercise to deal with difficult emotions and the stressors of life? Exercise can be part of a healthy lifestyle, | 3/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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You: Getting Fit – An Interview With The “Get-Fit Guy” | If someone asked you if you want to get fit, you might answer, “Sure, is there a pill for that?” Exercise is sometimes a dreaded foe rather than a friend accompanying you on your path to wellness. In this episode you will hear from fitness guru an | 3/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why You’re Not Losing Weight | Let me guess. You started off the year brimming with hope that this time would be different. This would be the year that you would meet your weight loss goal and discover that you actually really love to run...but it's not going as planned. | 1/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Foraging: Fresh Food at Your Fingertips | Here's a follow-up to my recent blog radio interview on one of my new hobbies--Foraging! Interested in gathering some wild edibles? Listen in for a taste of what you could be eating straight from nature! - | 12/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Are Our Genes (or Our Jeans) Making Us Fat? | Do you feel trapped in your genes and destined to be fat? Does putting on your jeans in the morning exacerbate your worries and preoccupation with your weight? Don't let your genes (or your jeans) dictate your weight or your happiness! | 10/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fad Diets Debunked | Are we addicted to dieting? The history of fad diets goes back hundreds of years and is full of crazy methods to lose weight quickly (though not healthfully). I am going to expose fad diets for what they really are, | 9/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is Gluten-Free For You? | I'm sure you have heard of the Gluten-Free Diet or maybe you've considered trying it (or maybe you're on it as we speak). It has become all the rage, with gluten-free products popping up in mainstream grocery stores, even Target! | 9/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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From Pyramid to Plate | The Food Pyramid has an interesting history, with its roots going back to 1917 with the first USDA food guide. "How to Select Foods" was written by a nutritionist and was based on 5 groups: - milk and meat cereals vegetables and fruit | 8/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Eat Right with Color | Since 1980, National Nutrition Month has been an important time of the year to promote nutrition education and healthy eating habits. This year's theme is "Eat Right with Color" and this episode will delve into the benefits of each of the colors of th.. | 3/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Dietary Guidelines and You | Have you read the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010? If not, that's why I'm here! These are very important goals and recommendations for the way we eat, but the practical application is not always clear. Once again, I'm here for you! | 3/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mindful Eating for the New Year | Forget the fad diets and restrictive weight loss regimens! This year, approach your health in a new, better way--mindfully. Mindful eating will help you to savor your food and enjoy it more so you will eat what and how much your body needs. | 1/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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NEWSTART Part 2 | To start off the new year on the right foot and get a head start on your goals for better health and wellbeing, listen to this episode! We'll be discussing the second half of the NEWSTART principles: Temperance, Air, Rest, and Trust in Divine Power. - | 1/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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NEWSTART Part 1 | NEWSTART is a fabulous program that works to reverse chronic diseases, but it is also a great guide to healthy living for everyone. This episode will cover the first 4 principles: Nutrition, Exercise, Water, and Sunlight. | 10/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Intuitive Eating | Are you tired of trying diet after diet with no lasting success? Do you dislike or even hate your body? Would you like a healthy way of relating to food and eating? Then, you won't want to miss this episode! Intuitive Eating - Podcast Transcript | 9/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Coffee: A Healthy Addiction? | With more research being published on the health benefits of coffee, many believe that their addiction is justified. After all, with each sip their risk of disease fades away, right? Let's look at the benefits (and risks) of coffee and caffeine. | 8/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Omega 3 Fatty Acids | Omega 3 Fatty Acids have been in the limelight for some time now due to their heart-healthy benefits. Many have decided to eat more fish or take fish oil pills. Others see the value in eating walnuts and flaxseed. | 7/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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High Fructose Corn Syrup | High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener whose use has become controversial due to the hypothesis that it may cause obesity. For this reason, many are avoiding products sweetened with HFCS and are choosing sucrose- (table sugar) containing prod.. | 5/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Going Vegetarian | Lately more and more people have been jumping on the vegetarian bandwagon and for good reason! There are plenty of benefits to going veggie, but there are also some very common concerns. We'll explore the pros and cons of a vegetarian diet and provid. | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Echinacea | Echinacea is one of the most popular supplements in the U.S., being touted for its use in preventing and treating the common cold. You can find Echinacea in various forms including pills and teas or you can buy the actual plant parts and press out its.. | 3/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep | With the New Year approaching, many people are making resolutions to eat healthier and lose weight, but we all know how hard it can be to stick to them for the whole year. Why don't they seem to work? How can I make a resolution that will last throug. | 12/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Supplements vs. Food | It’s a match-off with vitamin and mineral supplements pitted head to head with food. Who will win? Are supplements bigger, better, and stronger than nutrients we get from food? Is it possible to get all the nutrition we need from supplements? | 12/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hodgepodge | With the holidays right around the corner and the school year getting busier and busier, my mind is all over the place! I decided to make a "hodgepodge" episode so I can talk about several nutrition issues that I've been thinking about recently. | 11/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Green Tea | Green tea sales are booming across the country with green tea topping the charts of the most popular beverages and supplements. Where did the demand for this bitter leaf come from? Recent claims that green tea causes weight loss brought this about. | 11/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cracking the Organic Code | Organic foods are popping up all over town and causing a stir in the minds of food shoppers nationwide--What does organic mean? Is it better or healthier? Why does it cost so much? Do I need to buy organic? | 10/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How to Read the Nutrition Facts Label | The Nutrition Facts Label is on almost every box, bag, and can in the grocery store, so it must be important! How then do we decipher what it is trying to tell us? What do all these words and numbers mean? | 10/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Nutrition Myths and Truths | This episode covers three common nutrition myths. Listen to discover the answer to the following questions: What is the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian (and does it matter)? Do butter and margarine have the same effect on your body? | 10/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 28 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
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I really enjoy listening to this podcast. The host really have a talent for making hard facts from recent scientific studies easily available and entertaining. The format of the podcast is great, and I have gotten great insight into topics in every episode. You will definitely learn something new. More importantly, compared to other podcast, this one is more trustworthy. You will not be served any facts not sourced from scientific research.
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