The Secret Life of Laura Poland…
It has come to our attention that we have not really introduced ourselves. Our background, our current jobs and our secret lives. Today we take a look at Laura’s life as a dietitian.
Category: Dietitian
Risky Business: Dietary Supplements for Athletes
Join us as we welcome certified sports dietitian Dawn Holmes, back to the podcast! She joined us in June to discuss Real Life Fueling. She returns this episode to discuss all things hydration with practical tips for weekend warriors and competitive athletes alike. She also unpacks the daunting topic of dietary supplements for athletes. Don’t miss […]
Beyond the Sensational “Cookie” Headline…
Sensationalized headlines sell, and nowhere is that more true than in articles about food and nutrition. Who should you believe? Join Laura and Amy as we compare sensationalized headlines to the REAL stories, and teach you some tips on how to approach nutrition stories in the media.
Recipe Rescue 101
Today we dish on dietitian bloggers. Ever search for a recipe online? Confusing huh? Let us tell you the secret search term that will give you confidence then next time you are choosing a recipe to cook!
Stump the Dietitian… Alpha Gal Who?
You may have heard of a mysterious “meat allergy” in recent years, but what is that all about? Amy recently took on a professional challenge to get up to speed on Alpha Gal syndrome. Check out this week’s podcast to learn what she learned about this interesting condition, what to look for in terms of symptoms, and how you might even be able to help prevent it.
Real Life Fuel with Dawn Holmes
As we head into summer sports camps for HS athletes and ramp up competitive race days, we invited Dawn Holmes, a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) to join us for a great conversation about fueling for performance.
The Truth About Tracking
Traditionally, dietitians have asked their patients to track their meal and snack intake as a way to help identify trends or make suggestions for improvement. Now, however, everyone can track what they eat using smartphone apps. Should we all be tracking our food, activity, and calories? Are there situations where tracking is helpful? Are there any potential downsides? Join Laura and Amy as we unpack the truth about tracking.
The Season of Sweets
Halloween is in the bag (pun intended) and now it’s the Season of Sweets! Join Michelle Hoffman as we explore how to navigate sweet treats…
Projecting Lived Experiences With Food Onto Others
“Hunger is not a charity problem, it’s an everyone problem.” Clancy Cash Harrison MS, RDN, FAND
It’s time for us to stop projecting our lived experiences with food onto others…
Low FODMAP Diet: It’s NOT a “Handout” Diet
We invited Julie Palmer, Dietitian certified in FODMAP Diets from Monash University to dish all about FODMAP diets.