Sound Bites A Nutrition Podcast

“This study demonstrated that including one Hass avocado daily in a hypocaloric diet not only supported weight loss efforts, but also offered additional potential metabolic and anti-inflammatory benefits.”

“Climate change has actually created an opportunity for controlled environment agriculture.” - Dr. Jenna Bell

An internationally recognized soy expert helps separate fact from fiction and explain the evidence-based health benefits of soy and soyfoods.

“Instead of focusing on just one outcome like greenhouse gasses, look at the whole system from animal diversity to carbon sequestration to byproduct utilization. A narrow viewpoint may contribute to unintended consequences.” – Dr. Jennie Hodgen

“You deserve to feel good about yourself and your diabetes, and you deserve support from your health care team, friends and family to manage this burden.” - Molly McElwee-Malloy RN, CDE

“Covid-19 will have a profound impact on consumers that will influence how they shop for years, if not decades, to come.” - Jack Bobo

“Experts are advising food preparations should continue as normal, which includes washing produce under running tap water – no added soaps or detergents. According to the CDC/FDA, there is currently no evidence to support transmission of COVID 19 associated with food or food packaging.”

The Sound Bites® Podcast is teaming up with the Food Bullying Podcast during March National Nutrition Month and National Agriculture Month to bring you information on Food Waste and Food Insecurity in a back-to-back bonus episode release.

Can we really eat our way out of climate change? Tune in to hear from Dr. Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality specialist in cooperative extension in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis.

Obesity care and body positivity are NOT mutually exclusive. Weight is neither irrelevant to good obesity care, nor should it be the sole focus. Food nourishes us in many ways and so one single approach to it will never satisfy our human needs. Let’s bring more objectivity, curiosity, and caring to the subject of obesity.

More than 4.8 million people in the U.S. visit the emergency room every year to be evaluated for concussions and brain injury. The two biggest groups at risk are the youth and elderly, but everyone is at risk. Tune in to hear an in-depth discussion about concussions and overall brain health including how omega-3s were first used in treating brain injuries, how much is recommended, and how you can make sure you are getting enough. Full shownotes: www.SoundBitesRD.com/141

“There have been controversies about omega 3s in the last decade or so where many of the more recent studies have not demonstrated the same benefits as the studies done 30 years ago – but there have been some very recent studies that have been very impressive regarding omega-3s.” – Dr. Carl Lavie Tune in for an in-depth discussion about the current research on Omega-3s and cardiovascular health, diet and supplements. Full shownotes at: www.SoundBitesRD.com/140

When it comes to sustainably produced food, consumers are coming to believe what is grown in a way that is better for the planet will ultimately be healthier for their bodies and it will be tastier. However, key motivations around plant-based eating aren’t necessarily environmental. Tune in for a trend forecast with consumer insights on "plant-based" and "sustainability" from Dr. Shelley Balanko from the Hartman Group. Full shownotes at www.SoundBitesRD.com/139

"Sweets, snacks and health overlap more than ever, making it easier for people to enjoy sweets and snacks while making smart choices." - Mindy Hermann, MBA, RDN Tune in to learn more about trends in sweets and snacks including new flavors and "safe adventure", what's new in protein and plant-based ingredients and how personalization is driving development and innovation. Full shownotes and resources at www.SoundBitesRD.com/138

Dr. Felicia Stoler shares the science behind autophagy and fasting mimicking diets including the research behind ProLon® Fasting Mimicking Diet® and Nutrition for Longevity meal kits. Full shownotes and links to resources available at www.SoundBitesRD.com/137