Dishing Up Nutrition

Lack of sleep is now reported as a major risk to our health. Sufficient sleep is important for mood, better memory, less anxiety, and even fewer aches and pains! Listen in as we review sleep expert and neuroscientist Dr. Matthew Walker’s book, “Why We Sleep,” to understand the science of sleep.

We are seeing more and more research from experts recommending that people should not focus just on weight loss, but rather, they should focus on overall health. So often, when people focus on low calorie, starvation-type weight loss plans, they become nutrient deficient, get depressed and regain the weight they lost and sometimes they gain even more weight than they had lost. Listen is as we talk about how you can practice healthy habits that will lead to overall well-being and better health, regardless of weight lost.

One of the questions we receive most often is “Why am I tired all the time?” Listen in as we talk about the many reasons that might be causing your fatigue from simple lack of sleep to more in-depth medical reasons. Learn how you can maximize your energy by eating real food.

Going Gluten Free is so much more than switching from one processed food high in gluten grains to a processed food full of soy, rice flour and bad fats. Listen in as we teach you how to eat gluten free with Real Food versus eating gluten free with processed food. Anyone can benefit from going gluten free, even if you don’t have celiac disease, since gluten is known to be inflammatory and can cause problems with digestion and bloating.

Did you know that what you eat affects your vision? Listen in as we talk with Dr. Chris Knobbe about all aspects of age-related Macular Degeneration, including what happens to your vision, and the risks and causes for developing AMD. You will come away with some nutrition tips to both prevent and treat Macular Degeneration.

Losing weight is a goal for many people. Listen in as we talk with Nell Kahls, who first came to Nutritional Weight & Wellness 10 years ago. After eating the Weight & Wellness Way, she lost 90 pounds and has been able to keep it off. Hear about her journey and learn more about how you can lose weight the healthy way.

How many men struggle with prostate problems and what are the most common prostate problems among men? Find out what some of the common symptons are and how you can keep your prostate healthy. Listen in to learn how eating the right foods, and avoiding others, can improve your prostate health.

Two nutritionists share their personal struggles with adolescent acne and how they food can help overcome that chronic, miserable condition. Adolescent years doesn’t have to be synonymous with hating your skin, listen in to learn what can be done and please share with the teens in your life!

Do you have prediabetes? Are you one of the 90% of people who don't even know they have it? Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not quite high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Prediabetes puts you at a higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes, heart disesase and stroke. Find out what characteristics are common in people with prediabetes and what you can do to get your health back on track.

Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADHD, is a national health crisis. This misunderstood condition can have reduction in symptoms by eating real food. Learn about which foods can help people with ADHD.

Is your memory slipping or are you noticing more "senior moments." What we put into our brain is what we will get out of it. Learn how you can improve your memory with real food and a few key vitamin supplements. Plus, we will also share how people in their 20s and 30s can help prevent Alzheimer's in their future.

What is wrong with drinking tap water? Learn about contaminants that can get into our water supply and how to make it safe. Today's guest, Richard Grassie, water expert, talks about ways to eliminate toxins from your water.

Are you seeing new wrinkles on your skin? Are your fingernails cracked and brittle? Our nutritionists explain how eating real food, in balance, can help with dry skin and cracked nails.

What is perimenopause? Why do 80% of women gain weight during perimenopause? Are you dealing with unwanted weight gain? Learn how eating real food can help control perimenopausal weight gain.

Do you wake up with a sinus headache? Have you noticed that certain foods trigger congestion or a runny nose? Hear about how to naturally relieve these symptoms with real food.