Breaking Down Nutrition

PODCAST. Do you think eating healthy, particularly plant-based is a budget blower? It’s a comment I hear often. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t have to be expensive. Plant-based eating is a very trendy term in the diet world. Listen to the podcast for three easy ways you can eat plant-based on the cheap. Currently there’s no legal definition […] The post 3 Ways to Eat Plant-Based on the Cheap appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. 60 million! That’s the number of results that came up on Google when I searched the words ‘inflammation and diet’. Many foods are promoted to single handedly fight inflammation. What really works? Did you know that various diets can affect inflammation in the body? For example, the typical Western diet is associated with higher levels of […] The post 4 Ways to Fight Inflammation with Food appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Do you think agave nectar and honey are better for you than high fructose corn syrup or sugar? You hear so many opinions that’s it confusing and you don’t know what to believe. Let’s bust some myths. No doubt you’ve heard that agave nectar and honey are more “natural” than other added sugars such as HFCS […] The post Busting Sugar Myths appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Are you into juicing? Even replacing your coffee with a green drink? Is there a best way to juice? Juicing breaks down fruits and vegetables into liquid generally by separating the juice from the pulp. But it‘s the method of juicing that makes all the difference. Juicing is a good option to get more fruits and […] The post The Best Way to Juice appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. You’ve heard the news suggesting that when it comes to cancer, eating processed meats like bacon and deli meats ranks right up there with smoking and in the same category with alcohol and arsenic. Are you wondering just what IS safe to eat? Should you be scared to eat meat? The cancer agency of The World […] The post Meat and Cancer: Should You be Scared? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Did you know that water workouts can benefit you…whether you’re an athlete, elderly or just want to change up your workout routine? Hi, I’m Dr. Susan Mitchell, registered dietitian nutritionist and I’m Breaking Down Nutrition with Your Digest for What Works, What Doesn’t. Running in deep water where your feet don’t touch the ground is […] The post 5 Benefits of Water Workouts appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Do you know what food is the only source of vitamin D in the produce aisle? Hi, I’m Dr. Susan Mitchell, registered dietitian nutritionist and I’m Breaking Down Nutrition with Your Digest for What Works, What Doesn’t. In fact, this food is as an exception to the rule as vitamin D is not naturally found […] The post Mushrooms: More than a Fun-gi appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Did you know that gluten might hide in chocolate bars, imitation seafood and herbal teas? Hi, I’m Dr. Susan Mitchell, registered dietitian nutritionist and I’m Breaking Down Nutrition with Your Digest for What Works, What Doesn’t. Do you follow a gluten-free diet…then don’t miss these surprising places that it hides. To make the gluten free diet […] The post Where Gluten Hides appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Butter, coffee and oil. Is this the weight loss trifecta? Does the bulletproof diet work or is it full of bullet holes?Hi, I’m Dr. Susan Mitchell, registered dietitian nutritionist and I’m Breaking Down Nutrition with Your Digest for What Works, What Doesn’t. I love my cup of coffee but I don’t want a hunk of […] The post The Bulletproof Diet: Full of Bullet Holes? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. You know that brain fog your experiencing with menopause? You’re not nuts…it’s real. Hi, I’m Dr. Susan Mitchell, registered dietitian nutritionist and I’m Breaking Down Nutrition with Your Digest for What Works, What Doesn’t. Menopause. Just the word makes you think about fatigue, hot flashes, an ever-expanding waistline and brain fog. According to a study in […] The post Five Foods to Boost Menopause Memory appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

Snackable podcast. So here’s the question. Does sugar cause cancer? Does it feed cancer cells? Hi, I’m Dr. Susan Mitchell, registered dietitian nutritionist and I’m Breaking Down Nutrition with Your Digest for What Works, What Doesn’t. The idea that sugar causes or feeds cancer is all over the Internet, maybe you ‘ve seen it. I […] The post Cancer: The Sugar Connection appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

Snackable Podcast. How about this perk? Did you know that a cup of coffee before exercise can help you workout harder? Hi, I’m Dr. Susan Mitchell, registered dietitian nutritionist. I’m Breaking Down Nutrition with Your Digest for What Works, What Doesn’t. Caffeine can enhance performance by about one to three percent particularly in endurance sports. It can be […] The post The Buzz on Caffeine appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

Agave is promised to be better for you than sugar, the answer if you have diabetes and it’s trendy for chefs to use. Does it deserve this health halo? What do you think? I know what you’re thinking…isn’t agave made from the same plant as tequila? Yes it is. Agave nectar, also called  syrup, is […] The post Podcast: Agave, All That or Just Another Added Sugar? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

Beyonce’ reportedly used a detox diet to prepare for the movie Dreamgirls. But are you really just starving yourself and making frequent unpleasant trips to the bathroom or will you lose that weight once and for all? The idea behind detox diets is that your body gets polluted with toxins and pesticides, even sugar and […] The post Podcast: Do Detox Diets Work? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

Coconut oil is a cure-all. No… not exactly… but I bet you’ve heard that you need to ditch your olive or canola oil and switch to coconut. Internet buzz promises that coconut oil will burn your belly fat, treat Alzheimer’s disease and change fat levels in your blood. Wait, did I say make your hair shinier […] The post Podcast: Cuckoo for Coconut appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

My colleague Beth walked in the office last week and I immediately noticed a new toy on her arm…an activity tracker. Wireless bracelets, watches or clip on activity trackers are high tech pedometers on steroids. More than counting the number of steps you take, trackers let you set goals for weight, fitness and overall health. […] The post Activity Trackers: Need One? Which One? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

Did you know that if you eat before strength training, you’ll burn more calories? Consuming calories pre workout gives you an energy boost so you don’t poop out as quickly allowing you to workout stronger and longer. Nutrition is key to effective lifting. Similarly, selecting the right clothing from Ryderwear will enable you to improve […] The post Eat Before Strength Training Workout To Prevent Poop Out appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

A physician friend of mine asked me about krill oil as a source of omega-3 fats for her patients.  You may be wondering if it’s right for you too. Krill oil comes from krill, very small crustaceans from the sea  (think family of shrimp and scallops) and it’s processed into a gel capsule. Krill are […] The post Fish or Krill: What’s the Best Pill for Omega-3? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

Talking New Year’s resolutions and helping you keep that promise you made to lose weight. Dr. Susan joins Beth Perrell of COX Radio Orlando’s Retrospect Program. For much more information: Please Sign Up for Our Newsletter Please Like Our FaceBook Page The post Dr. Susan on Cox Radio: New Year’s Resolutions appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

Are you in your 30s? You’re starting to lose muscle mass. But you can do something about it…right now. Changes in muscle mass start in your 30s and get this… you lose 1-2% a year in your 50s. If you’re not eating protein, you don’t have amino acids in high enough levels in the blood […] The post Protein: 2 Powerful Tips for Muscle Maintenance appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.