Food4Thought

In this episode, Megan James and I give the scoop and the ins and outs of our fourth annual Empowering Female Athletes Retreat.

For more info about the Retreat: https://nutrition-4-op.com/empowering-female-athletes-retreat

In this episode my friend and cient and I discuss addiction and how to shift this to a healthier place.

In this episode I speak with a dietetics student on how much protein we actually need and how to get it from plant based sources.

In this episode Jennifer Newman and I talk about our super fun yoga, food and wine events.

In this episode I talk with a dietetics student about what Health at Every Size means and her story about being an HAES dietitian.

In this episode, my boyfriend and I recap our amazing trip to Utah and our experience running the Grand Circle Trail Festival through Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Horseshoe Bend.

In this episode I talk about my nutrition philosophy and why I promote what I do. I discuss the importance of eating what and how much you crave as well as why cutting out our favorite foods doesn't work in the long run as well as many other things that I promote with my clients and in my practice.

In this episode I talk with one of my first NFOP clients. We discuss menopause symptoms and the foods and exercises that help to mitigate these symptoms. If you are in perimenopause this is an episode you won't want to miss!

In this episode I talk with one of my former students who loves food and had to shift things upon a diagnosis with celiac disease.

I chat with Gabby Rao again about how more of a good thing can actually cause more harm than good.

Magnesium is involved in over 300 processes in our body and is depleted by many things we do. In this episode I talk with a dietetic intern on how to optimize magnesium intake and when to know if you need a supplement as well as which type of supplement will work best for you.

In this episode I speak with dietetic intern, Gabby Rao. We discuss why it's beneficial to obtain our nutrients from food before turning to supplements. We delve into the dangers of relying on supplements as well as the absorption benefits we gain from using food as a first resort. We also explore some of the situations where a supplement might be necessary.

Not getting enough sleep is detrimental not only for your performance but also your long term health. In this episode we talk about the health ramifictions of inadequate sleep as well as ways to optimize your sleep.

In this episode I talk with one of my dietetics students about how to optimize performance with nutrients that help us feel better. We talk about how to get these nutrients from food as well as when we may need to supplement.

In this episode I provide my real thoughts on all of the crash diets. If you truly love these and will be offended, don't listen.

In this episode I interview my DAUGHTERS about how it is to live with a dietitian mom!

In this episode I talk about what occurs during hormonal shifts, how we can eat to manage it and how it affects our performance.

In this episode I interview Kevin Terbush, PA and developer of The Running Supplement. He talks about why he developed it, what he put in it and why. If you are a runner you have got to try this.

In this episode I talk with one of my dietetics students who has Crohn's disease. She talks about how diet and movement have helped her management symptoms.  

In this episode I talk with one of my clients who learned how to take her favorite foods off of the pedestal and how to enjoy them in moderation.  She no longer binges and knows how to listen to her hunger and fullness cues and enjoy her favorite foods in moderation. 

In this episode I explain why I embark on a daily yoga practice and the mental benefits this can provide to all aspects of your life.  

In this episode, one of my nutrition students talks about how she employs Intuitive Fueling with her dancers and athletes and the benefits it has on their performance. 

In this episode, I share my own food struggles and how and why I became a dietitian. 

Jennifer Newman talks about her journey of adding calories, nutrients and breakfast to impact her energy and running.  

In this episode runner, Kathy Viggiano tells us how she got back to feeling herself by modifying her diet to manage her symptoms from cancer treatment.  

In this podcast I talk with Physical Therapist, Megan James.  We talk about the connection between nutrition and performance with an emphasis on iron and other micronutrients. 

Learn how to listen to your bodies, hunger cues, decipher your cravings and eat more mindfully. 

In this episode we discuss the dangers of eliminating major food groups for restrictive reasons and the negative impact this can have on your performance.