Breaking Down Nutrition

Are you trying to take care of your health and make smarter food choices? Cooking shows, companies that deliver fresh ingredients to your home, grocery stores with selections of tasty-looking ready-to-eat meals are booming. We want our food to taste good, look appetizing and be nutritious, right? Why not kick it up a notch in […] The post Your Culinary Nutrition Kitchen appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Are you considering bariatric surgery? Do you think you may have binge eating disorder? The trifecta of an eating disorder, obesity and bariatric surgery creates a complex health situation. Joining me on the podcast is Karen Beerbower, a registered dietitian nutritionist who’s certified to treat eating disorders. For years she was an instructor training bariatric physicians and […] The post Will Binge Eating Disorder Affect Your Bariatric Surgery? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Are you over 50 and want real answers to the best diet, protein, supplements, statins or menopause? There is so much hype and so many products that promise to STOP the aging process which, really, we know you can’t do. Let’s get some answers to questions on your mind. Joining me on the podcast is […] The post Over 50: Five Top Food and Fitness Tips appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Can what you eat affect your eyes, particularly the risk for age-related macular degeneration or what’s called AMD? Several nutritional factors may influence the development and progression of AMD. Let’s talk about three things you can do from a diet standpoint to help keep your eyes healthy now and in the years to come. Do […] The post 3 Diet Tips to Protect Your Eyes appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Are you wondering if you should drink tea? Is it really as good for you as people say? What about the caffeine? Will it dehydrate you? There’s so much information. What do you believe? Let’s talk about five surprising benefits of tea with Dallas Texas based registered dietitian nutritionist Neva Cochran. Neva’s great at dispelling […] The post 5 Surprising Health Benefits of Tea appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Does the ketogenic diet really work for weight loss? What about if you have epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease or other neurological disorders? Is the diet bogus or beneficial? Joining me on the podcast via Skype from Tampa, Florida is Dr. Angela Poff, a researcher in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University […] The post The Ketogenic Diet: Bogus or Beneficial? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Kombucha tea whose alias is mushroom tea or Russian tea is a trendy drink to replace soda as a way to cut back on sugar. Kombu…what? Pronounced kawm-boo-chah, this tea has been around for centuries and is now mainstream. But does it have health benefits? Let’s separate the junk science from the sound science with […] The post Kombucha Tea: OK to Drink or Boot from Your Diet? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Did you know those yellow, burgundy and bronze mums that are so beautiful each fall have a cousin over in the sweetener aisle? It’s a sugar substitute called stevia. Jessica emailed and asked me to do a podcast on stevia so that’s our focus today. 100 to 300 times sweeter than sugar, stevia contains no carbohydrate […] The post Is it OK to use Stevia? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. It’s one of the most Googled diets ever. Which one is it? If you said gluten free, you’re correct. The word ‘gluten’ is tossed about in the media like a football on the field. Movie stars, sports figures and TV personalities all claim that going gluten free has made them stronger and healthier. Best-selling books claim […] The post Should You Go Gluten Free? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

I hope you enjoy this podcast episode, Emotional Eating After Bariatric Surgery, and if it’s not an area you need information, would you please share it with your family and friends who would benefit? Allow me to take a moment and tell you how grateful I am for your support of the Breaking Down Nutrition […] The post Emotional Eating After Bariatric Surgery appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Is that pint of ice cream one serving, two or maybe four? Is the serving size realistic? For the first time in over 20 years, the updated Nutrition Facts food label will go into effect between July 2018- July 2019 depending on the size of the manufacturer. What are the five most important changes for you […] The post Your Food Label is Getting a Makeover appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Are you wondering if you should take vitamin D, how much and whether to get it from food or a supplement? In the body, vitamin D is responsible for working with the minerals calcium and phosphorus to help them absorb correctly. And as you’ve probably heard, Vitamin D prevents and treats osteoporosis or weak and […] The post Should You Take Vitamin D? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Have you heard the chatter? Talk about giving peanuts to your infants now? You’re probably wondering…seriously, can I trust this information? When and how much of a peanut product can I give my infant? To dig a little deeper and give you the accurate answers you want, I’m talking with metro-Atlanta based registered dietitian nutritionist […] The post Is It Now OK to Give Your Infant Peanuts? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

In part 1 of the podcast Will a Low FODMAP Diet Help You, we talked about what FODMAPs are, how they trigger GI symptoms and what a low FODMAP diet is all about. I’m thrilled that Kate Scarlata is back for part two. From strawberries and walnuts to home fries and more, there is no need […] The post Will a Low FODMAP Diet Help You? Part 2 appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Do you deal with irritable bowel syndrome or other digestive issues? Would a low FODMAP diet help you feel better? My special podcast guest is registered dietitian nutritionist, digestive health expert and Best of Boston dietitian Kate Scarlata. I heard Kate speak at a conference and her information was so helpful I couldn’t wait […] The post Will a Low FODMAP Diet Help You? Part 1 appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. If you have dry eyes from too much screen time, how much fish or fish oil supplement do you need to help? Did you know there are three forms of omega-3s on the market? The omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA that we talked about in part 1) in fish naturally occur. In most supplements, fish […] The post Omega-3s: Help for Screen Time Dry Eyes and Memory as You Age? Part 2 appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Are your eyes dry after logging several hours of screen time? Will omega-3s help? From tablets and smartphones to personal computers, video games and TVs, the average person spends almost half a day staring at a screen. Yes, you read that right…10 hours, 39 minutes a day and growing. One result of this screen time is […] The post Will Omega-3s Help Screen Time Dry Eyes and Memory as You Age? Part 1 appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Why does B-12 deficiency increase with age? A couple of reasons…often as you get older, you tend to eat less, which decreases the amount of B-12 in your diet. Up to 1/3 of people who are 50+ don’t absorb B-12 from their food because they don’t produce enough stomach acid. Here’s a smart tip: […] The post Will Vitamin B-12 Help Your Brain? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Whether it’s sprinkled on your latte or oatmeal, cinnamon is an aromatic spice popular the world over. But it’s used for more than it’s comforting flavor. It’s popular as a supplement for type 2 diabetes. In fact, a Sydney Australia survey of complementary and alternative medicine use found that 25% of respondents use cinnamon […] The post Is Cinnamon Bad for My Diabetes? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.

PODCAST. Are you pregnant and wondering about eating fish and the dangers of mercury? Which fish should you avoid? If you avoid fish for fear of mercury exposure, I have good news to share. The Food and Drug Administration or FDA evaluated the potential concerns against the benefits of eating fish during pregnancy and breastfeeding. […] The post Pregnant? Should You Eat Fish? appeared first on Food Fit Fabulous.