Jessie Hoffman, PhD (c) came on the podcast to talk about why nuance matters when it comes to nutrition, health and science. Jessie is an expert in gut health, so we take some time in this episode to debunk some common myths about gut health since it's all the rage right now. In this episode, she shares her personal story of suffering from an eating disorder. She shares why she initially went into the field of nutrition, but how she found a more balanced and ultimately health

A good friend of mine called me the other day saying: "OK, don't make fun of me, but is there a better way to grate cheese than grating my fingers along with it on this stupid cheese grater?!" I told her not to worry because there is indeed a kitchen tool for that. One, in fact, that my family and I use for all kinds of things. I sent her the Amazon link and it was delivered to her the next day. She replied to my email thanking me for the suggestion and then suggested I shoul

If you don't go grocery shopping each week (or at least on a regular basis), it's pretty tough to eat in a nutritious, well-balanced way. Don't get me wrong, I completely understand how life can get hectic and grocery shopping can take a backseat in a busy week. But, investing an hour or so of time from start to finish is really one of the absolute keys to making balanced eating realistic and sustainable long-term. Without a weekly grocery shopping trip, it can become all too

Angi Mook is a PhD candidate at Indiana State University and she and I sat down to talk about what really matters in nutrition and health during college. We discuss common areas where college students struggle with food and health and provide some practical ways to move in the right direction toward better health, both mentally and physically. Important links: Positive Nutrition online course coming soon! Join the Nutrition Matters Podcast Community on Facebook Leave a review

Healthy eating can feel overwhelming in so many ways. Wholesome, nutritious eating does require a good amount of planning, prepping and cleaning up. It also can feel daunting to eat healthfully because healthy eating has the reputation of being expensive. Turns out, there are strategies for making healthy more affordable—it truly doesn’t need to break the bank. Here are some tried and true methods for making nutritious eating work for you, no matter your budget. Buy in-season

I remember my mom constantly asking my sister and me what we wanted to eat for dinner. We thought we were being considerate by telling her we didn’t care what she cooked and that we loved everything she made. She would always mention how the hardest part about cooking was to come up with what to eat and I always thought she was a little crazy for it. Fast forward to now. I’m a mom myself finding it very difficult to plan meals. Even though I’m a registered dietitian, I find m