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Thyroid, stress, inflammation, gut issues, and not sleeping well? Welcome to the Nutrition's My Life Podcast!! I'm a Registered Dietitian that specializes in thyroid and gut health. I also am a health warrior myself! This podcast is a place to learn about hypothyroidism and what foods and habits are helpful. I talk anxiety a lot because it's a big symptom of mine and I help you understand the mind - gut connection. You'll learn more about inflammation reduction, how to sleep better, have mor ...
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These are five nutrition facts you need to know! When you gain weight reintroducing carbohydrates into your diet, the weight you're gaining is: glycogen storage (glycogen is stored blood sugar that we store in our muscles and liver) Water weight. When carbohydrates are broken down / metabolized a byproduct is water! Simply by eating carbohydrates o…
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What does a balanced meal actually look like? What foods should I include in a balanced meal? Am I eating the right things? In today's episode on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you with breakfast, lunch, dinner ideas AND how to make sure those meals are complete. As a registered dietitian, I hear a lot good meal ideas on session with …
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Are your blood sugars high or increasing? Have you been told you are pre-diabetic or insulin resistant? On today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you: 1. Understand what insulin resistance is 2. Why you should be mindful of your blood sugars 3. Provide you with 4 nutrition tools and 2 habit building tools that can positivel…
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There was a TickTok trend going around that I participated in and it got me thinking I need to do a podcast episode on this. The trend was, " What do you think the next silent killer of our generation will be?" My answer as a Registered Dietitian and health advocate- DIET TRENDS that remove food groups. Here at Nutrition's My Life you've heard me s…
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You know some of the foods you needs to be eating but why are you not seeing the results? Why aren't you able to actually do all the things you know you need to do? In today's episode I'm sharing with you why your past may be influencing your choices today, giving you real life examples (that may be triggering for some of you), and how to recognize…
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It's 2024 and a lot of people start the year trying to lose weight. You might have eaten a bit more over the holidays and now want to refocus on your health. Or maybe you're just ready to finally learn what you're needing to get that metabolism revved up to lose some weight. Whatever your reason or goal may be, I'm here to support you by helping yo…
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Have you experienced this? You start a new diet and feel like you have to be perfect with everything. You typically eat out and so think you have to grocery shop for all your meals for the entire week but then end up wasting so much food. Then you get frustrated at yourself and feel like you're failing, so you end up overeating or binging on someth…
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Weight stigmas According to many health professionals (ahmmm doctors!) If you're in a bigger body- all your health problems are because of your weight. If you're in a bigger body- you must be gorging yourself with food all day long. If you're in a thin body- you are either underweight and need to gain or you can't have certain health conditions bec…
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When trying to lose weight, building muscle mass, or generally trying to be healthier... all you hear is PROTEIN PROTEIN PROTEIN. Butttttt How much protein should we be eating each day? If you talk to a personal trainer or an avid gym goer, you might think 1g/pound of body weight. Well the recommended daily allowance or RDA for most adults is 0.8g/…
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Fiber What is it? Why do we need it? Fiber is the component of a plant that gives the plant its structure. Think of it as the plant's bones lol. Fiber can be found in whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables. Today on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast I'm helping you see that fiber can help with: 1. Weight loss 2. Blood sugar control 3. Keep…
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The topic of carbs (carbohydrates) have been in the conversation of half my patients lately and it was time for me to help you out again with understanding carbs and why we need them.. Are you on a weight loss journey? > you need carbs for T4 to T3 conversion (T3 is the active thyroid hormone and without adequate carbs, your best chance of having a…
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Do you ever look at people on social media and think, "my life is crappy compared to them" Have you ever felt "less than" because you felt like you couldn't compare to someone else. Today I'm sharing all the crappy things I've gone through to help you understand that, even a dietitian is not perfect. Even a dietitian who eats well, is not perfect. …
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Have you thought about going gluten free or maybe you are following a gluten free diet and don't know if it's the best option for you. Today on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast I'm helping you understand why you may or may not need to be going gluten free if you have a thyroid disorder or autoimmune disorder. We review some literature together, talk…
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Do you have inflammation? A thyroid disorder? Do you feel stressed? Want your hormones to be optimal? Have a lot to do or feel anxious at times? Do you have an autoimmune disorder? Does your family have a history of alzheimers, dementia, or parkinsons disease? Do you get headaches or migraines? You might want to learn a bit more about Omega 3 fatty…
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Have you ever gotten really frustrated at yourself for screwing up your diet or felt like because you haven't worked out in a long time you're lazy AF?! If you have, you're not alone. In today's episode of the Nutritio's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you understand why we self sabotage and hacks for overcoming this mindset. Because... enjoying the 3…
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Summer is around the corner, which means many of my patients are asking me.... "How can I drop the pounds fast?" Over the last few weeks I've heard: + I want to slim down for my cruise in July + we're going on vacation, I'd like to lose some weight + we're headed to beach in a few weeks, how much weight do you think I'll be able to lose? + I'd like…
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Do you drink dairy or eat dairy products? Did you know that certain types of dairy can be more beneficial than the conventional dairy? On today's episode at Nutrition's My Life Podcast, we're talking A2 dairy! What is A2 dairy? What are the health benefits of choosing A2 over conventional dairy? Why is A2 a good choice? If you're reading this and l…
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If you have digestion issues, you know how uncomfortable they can be. Today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast is continuing the talk about slow digestion issues - people more proned to get constipated. We're talking about: Blended foods Soups / Bone broth Supplements Probiotics Melatonin L-Glutamine Bovine Colostrum To learn more about g…
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The poop whisperer is here to help... lol. I recently shared a video on TikTok that went a little crazy because so many people are struggling with a slow digestion. The movement capability of the digestive tract is called motility and I see many people in my practice with a slow motility. This can cause: + more bloating + constipation or diarrhea +…
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I've been a dietitian for a while- 15 years to be exact but I've been a health warrior a lot longer than that. On today's episode I wanted to share with you 10 nutrition hacks I wish I would have known earlier, so I could have improved my health and stress/anxiety around the foods I ate a lot faster. Today's top 10 nutrition hacks are: Certain food…
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Do you take magnesium or have thought it might be helpful for you? Did you know that different forms of magnesium help with different things inside the body? For example, magnesium citrate is super helpful for people who are constipated however, if you aren't constipated or lean towards looser stools- you might regret taking magnesium citrate. In t…
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NMLP EP 138 : Chronic health warrior guest, Samantha Salvaggio, shares how she navigates her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
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If you're a health warrior, you'll want to turn up today's volume because I have an amazing guest for y'all! On this week's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast I have Samantha Salvaggio as a guest to share her journey with Multiple Sclerosis. You may or may not have M.S. like Samantha but I garauntee you'll be able to relate to some of the t…
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Weight loss medications - Part two Last episode we talked about weight loss medications and their mechanism of action- plus whom they're starting to target these medications towards. Part two to this topic, weight loss medications, is all about understading the population that is using them and how their bodies work. And how to achieve weight loss …
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Have you seen the new medications for weight loss? Are you curious about it? Many people do see a lot of weight loss on them but did you know that once you come off of them, you will likely gain 2/3rd of the weight back you just lost? Similar to how when you stop dieting, you gain it back. Why does this happen? Weight gain happens because healthy h…
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Most people start to understand what healthy is.... Eat more vegetables, less processed foods, get a source of protein and movement. So why is healthy so difficult then for so many? The answer is mindset and your daily habits. This week on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you: understand how to give yourself grace on those days where yo…
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Have you ever looked at your poop? yes- I asked about your poop! Q: Why is it important to be aware of your poop? A: It tells you a lot about your digestive/gut health On today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you understand what your poop is telling you. I also dive into overall gut health improvement and the whys and hows…
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Do you catch yourself saying, "Man, shouldn't have eaten that much. Guess I'll have to start my diet tomorrow" or something along those lines.... i.e. guess I'll workout longer tomorrow, guess I'll opt out of dessert- I can't afford to eat any more calories today etc.. In today's episode on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm breaking the truth to…
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Do you skip breakfast often or maybe not enough throughout the day? This week at Nutrition's My Life I'm helping you understand what could be causing your bloating, digestive issues, slowing down your metabolism, or even be contributing to hormonal issues? If you're skipping meals or undereating you could be: 1. Decreasing your pancreatic enzymes c…
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What are the key foods you should be eating with a thyroid disorder? That's exactly what we're talking about this week at Nutrition's My Life! I'm helping you understand the key nutrients for thyroid health, how they help the thyroid, and ways to implement them into your day! The Key Nutrients Include: Selenium Iodine Zinc Iron B-Vitamins Tyrosine …
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Are your thyroid symptoms bothering you? ...Specifically hair loss, inflammation, and fatigue? On today's episode on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you understand how to improve your hair growth (it's a bit more than just biotin- you need to listen in), inflammation, and even improve your fatigue! To learn more about thyroid health, g…
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Ever been to the doctors and they look at your labs.... then look at you to tell you that everything looks normal?!?!?! I know I have and I know I didn't feel "normal" at the time! In today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm going through some of the important thyroid labs and some supporting labs. I'm here to help you advocate for y…
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5 things I wouldn't do as a thyroid dietitian 1. Remove or restrict foods/food groups 2. Think that becasue I'm eating healthy and still feeling like crud, that I must be doing it wrong. 3. Think that medication is the only thing that will help 4. Not prioritize sleep 5. Ignore stres These are tools/habits that have not only helped myself come off …
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If you have Hashimoto's disease- this episode is for you! I'm finally sharing an entire episode of the nutrition and lifestyle tools that I encourage my Hashimoto's clients to do (disclaimer: we are are individuals- some of these tools may be helpful and some might not be necessary. Please see your dietitian for specific guidance) As a dietitian th…
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NMLP EP 126 : Influencers and Dietitians
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DON'T use canola oil DON'T eat gluten. Potatoes are BAD! Have you ever fallen victim to one of these fear mongering techniques influencers use? If you have- you're not alone! On this week's episode of Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I have a very special guest for you! Lana McCarthy MS, RD, LD is the amazing face of Letmelearnya.com She's a Registered…
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Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. These are a part of your cruciferous vegetables and they contain a chemical compound that has been extensively studied to be: + Antioxidant + Anti-cancer + Anti-Inflammatory + Anti-Aging + Anti-Microbial +Neuroprotective Pretty amazing right? The cruciferous vegetables contain the precursor for this amazing…
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If you have a thyroid disorder, you might have heard/seen that you should eat sea moss or seaweed. However, could these iodine containing foods and/or supplements be part of the reason your thyroid is so off? The answer is- it very could be. Over the last few months, I've seen an increase in women taking iodine containing thyroid supplements, iodin…
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Digestive health. We all poop. Some of us poop a lot, some a little, and some people have difficulties. If your digestion is off- you may not be absorbing your nutrition properly and may have more anxiety/depression/weight/inflammation etc.. Your digestive tract does a lot for you but when it's off... sheesh- it's uncomfortable and an annoyance. Th…
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Most medications people take on the regular have a nutrient that it interacts with. Why is this important? Zantac or Prilosec could eventually make you feel super tired and run down? How? Iron needs an acidic enivironment to be absorbed and without that stomach acid, low iron absorption can lead to anemia. Anemia leaves you feeling run down. Anemia…
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Do you know what your health non-negotiables are? If you're asking yourself, "What is a non-negotiable?".... I got you. A non-negotiable is a tool (habit / food / supplement) that makes you feel better and/or helps you reach your health goals. These tools really help guide you to what to do on the daily. Today I'm helping you understand what your n…
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Did you ever think about the water that you're drinking? Is it the fluoride in it or maybe it's at the wrong pH! In the thyroid world, so many people have an opinion on what you should or should not do BUT.... What does the science say? On today's episode at Nutrition's My Life- I'm talking all things H20! - Fluoride and thyroid hormones- what's th…
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Has dinner time ever felt like a battle to you? Like you want to eat one way, the kids want to eat another, your spouse is picky too... like how the heck are you supposed to improve your thyroid if the family food preferences are making it diffiult? This my friend, is a thyroid road block. A thyroid road block is something blocking you from achievi…
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Do you have a thyroid disorder or another hormonal issue? Have you been exercising and not seeing (or feeling) the results you want? I'm so excited for today's guest, Nikki Pebbles! Nikki is a personal trainer who is studying to get her Masters in Psychology. She is such a delight and you'll love what she has to say. She helps you understand the re…
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So many confusing things in the grocery store and so many confusing people telling you to eat this not that.... But what does the research show? Today at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you understand: + What is air chilled chicken and is it better than conventional chicken? + Is organic better for me or is it a waste of money? + Is a white or swe…
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Ever get confused when grocery shopping? Questions you've probably asked yourself: + are cage free eggs good for me? + should I choose dairy free? + what in the heck are natural flavors? In today's episode at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you understand the most common grocery store confusions: 1. What's the deal with grass-fed beef? 2. Cage fre…
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If you're not sleeping the best, you can't expect your health to be where you want it to be.... Today at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you understand what could be causing your sleep issues and give you 12 tools to help out. We're discussing: 1. Blood Sugars 2. Anti-Inflammatory Foods 3. Melatonin Rich Foods 4. Morning Sun 5. The best time to ta…
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Are you cutting calories, trying to lose weight, and notice fear around food? In this week's episode at Nutrition's My Life, we have guest host Alix Turoff of Alix Turoff Nutrition. She is a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer. I was recently a guest on her podcast, Alix Turoff Nutrition, to talk about thyroid health and afterwards we started…
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Everyone gets anxious at times but what if anxiety shows up daily? In today's episode at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you with: + Nutrients that you burn through when stressed or anxious + Foods that can help reduce anxiety + Supplements helpful for people with anxiety + Daily habits & routines that may be beneficial for someone with anxiety Vi…
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Are you tired of being bloated? It's uncomfortable and you may even have negative thoughts about the way you look in certain clothes. (heads up- you're beautiful!) Today at Nutrition's My Life, I'm helping you understand your bloat better and help you with action steps. - Is undereating causing your bloat? - How 2-3 minute breaks throughout the day…
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Would you consider yourself the chronic dieter or yo yo dieting? If so, this episode will help you improve your relationship with food and yourself. Today at Nutrition's My Life, we're talking about the barriers that we face when it comes to loving ourselves and trusting food. Some may or may not surprise you. - Parents - Adults you know - Social M…
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Do you feel like you're doing really good with your nutrition but still feel like you're not quite there... like you aren't seeing your goals, still exhausted, and your labs aren't reflecting the hard work you're putting in? The other side of to nutrition are your daily habits. On today's episode, I'm helping you see how your daily routines may be …
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