Wondering if you should eat before bed? In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, Brandy Buro MS, RD, LD explains how choosing the right bedtime snack can prevent blood sugar spikes and drops, potentially improving your sleep and overall health. She provides insights on which snacks are best and why timing matters. Don't miss this episode!

In today’s show, we’ll cover where the prostate is located, what it’s role is in the body, and the three most common health struggles men might experience with their prostate gland as they age. The conversation will include symptoms to look out for, how to test for these main health issues, and nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations to support the health of the prostate for prevention and to improve some of the uncomfortable symptoms.

This week on 'Ask a Nutritionist,' we tackle a big question: Does red meat cause cancer? We’ll look at the real science behind the headlines and explore how the quality of meat and your overall diet affect your health. Tune in to get the facts and make better and more informed choices about eating red meat. 

Cholesterol management is one of the main reasons client seek us out and our food choices DO have an impact on our cholesterol levels. But it’s often not in the way most people think! There’s been a lot of controversy over the last 70 years about WHICH foods to eat or avoid to maintain healthy cholesterol. What are the true culprits we look for when it comes to high cholesterol levels? And what foods and nutrients can you focus on instead if you’d like to try diet modifications before medication? Tune in to this episode for examples of real food swaps for healthy hearts from our dietitians.

What are lectins and nightshades, and why have they become such a buzzword in nutrition circles, lately? This episode, hosted by Britni Vincent RD, LD, explains what these are, how they affect your health, and what foods have them.

Join Britni for expert advice to help you make informed dietary choices about consuming nightshades and foods with lectins. If you are just learning about lectins or want to learn a bit more...don't miss this episode!

Many women start perimenopause in their late 30s. Two very common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause are hot flashes and night sweats, also known as vasomotor responses. In today’s show, our dietitians share what nutrients in food can help the body reduce or eliminate intense vasomotor symptoms and ways to add in self care to a very busy life.

Good postpartum nutrition is essential to feeling your best and healing your body as a brand new mom. But it can be hard to balance your own needs with those of your baby. These tips from nutritionist and parent Leah will help you get proper nutrition, boost your energy, and help prioritize your own health.

It's estimated that 50% of men and women will experience hair loss at some point. There are so many contributing factors when it comes to hair loss and it takes some investigating to get to the root cause for each individual. We hear about all of these hair loss struggles when working with clients and we’re here today to talk about what you can do nutritionally to promote hair regrowth. We’ll cover reasons why someone might be experiencing hair loss and share the nutrients to focus on to help your hair grow back naturally.

Join Brandy and our special guest - Nutritional Weight and Wellness client and educator, Nell Kauls - as Nell shares her empowering journey that covers thirty years of dieting, battling intense sugar cravings and finally achieving a lifestyle free of sugar dependency.

Whether you're struggling with dieting or sugar addiction yourself or simply looking for ways to lead a healthier life, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone ready to take control of their habits. 

The American Cancer Society reports that colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths when you combine the numbers for men and women. In this show, we’ll cover cancer statistics (like how 90% of colon cancer cases are preventable with early screenings!), factors that might put you at a higher risk for colon cancer, symptoms to look out for, and ways to test and screen for cancer. We’ll close out the show with a discussion on nutritional and lifestyle tips you can incorporate into your life for cancer prevention.

If a person starts eating only real food and gives up sugar, how long will it be until you see results like less inflammation? Join Leah this week as she explains the timeline for evidence-based insights, signs of improved health to look out for and when you can potentially expect them on this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist.