Simple Nutrition Insights
Welcome to Simple Nutrition Insights, your practical guide to understanding nutrition in less than 30 minutes. Join us as we break down the science of healthy eating into digestible insights and actionable tips. Whether you're a busy parent or just short on time, our goal is to provide you with straightforward advice to enhance your well-being. Tune in for expert interviews, evidence-based advice, and quick, easy-to-implement strategies for nourishing your body and living your best life.
Episodes
121 episodes
Understanding Weight Stigma, Its Harm, And What To Do
We explore how weight bias harms health, from early childhood to exam rooms, and why care must center respect, context, and evidence over assumptions. Practical steps show how to shift language, policies, and environments for safer, more effect...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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31:01
Por qué invertir la pirámide alimenticia podría generar más confusión que beneficios.
Cuestionamos la tendencia a “invertir” la pirámide alimenticia y explicamos por qué los hábitos sencillos y adaptados a la cultura son mejores que las reglas extremas. Exponemos los aciertos del nuevo modelo, sus errores y cómo planificar comid...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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17:45
What The New Nutrition Framework Gets Right And Wrong. Inverted Food Pyramid, WHAT?!!!
We break down the new federal nutrition framework, separating solid guidance from risky messaging on red meat, saturated fat, and grains. Our goal is to give you clear, practical steps that respect your health, budget, and culture.• why...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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21:06
How Sugar Alternatives Make Desserts Safer For People With Diabetes
We explore how monk fruit and maltitol can deliver sweet, vegan desserts without the blood sugar rollercoaster, and we make two simple drinks: millet-milk hot chocolate and a citrus-ginger immunity boost. Practical tips, clear ratios, and ingre...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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33:56
Autism, Science, And Hope
We share a science‑first, humane roadmap for helping autistic children thrive, from gut‑immune‑brain basics to realistic school advocacy. Dr. Theresa Lyons explains how to pair parent intuition with the right tests and why small, consistent ste...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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58:30
What If Your Cart Could Quietly Reverse Chronic Disease?
We explore how clear data, simple habits, and dietitian guidance can cut through grocery aisle confusion and help people make faster, healthier choices. Galen Karlan-Mason from GreenChoice shares new findings on ultra-processed foods, wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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41:18
From Toxins To Trust: Rethinking Menstrual Care With Non-Toxic Period Underwear
We trace how modern period products can hide toxins that disrupt hormones, and we map a practical path toward non-toxic swaps that actually fit daily life. Arielle shares the product development journey behind safer period underwear and how “ge...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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31:17
Navigating Perimenopause: Your Nutrition Roadmap
Perimenopause affects every woman at some point in life but often doesn't get the attention it deserves, with symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep issues starting as early as our late 30s. As women, we need to advocate for ourselve...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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20:43
Mighty Beyond Gluten: A Celiac Journey to Cookie Perfection
Carolyn K. Haeler shares her journey from a life-changing celiac diagnosis to creating Mightylicious, a brand revolutionizing gluten-free baked goods with products so delicious even people without dietary restrictions choose them.• Diag...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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44:28
Food, Memory, and Healing: A Journey Through the Middle Place
Mallory Tenor Tarpley shares her journey through eating disorder recovery and what she calls "the middle place"—the complex space between acute illness and full recovery. Her memoir "Slip" explores how recovery isn't linear and challenges the p...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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30:26
The Silent Saboteur: How Low-Grade Inflammation Impacts Skin, Immunity, and Aging — and What We Can Do About It.
We explore the science of inflammation and its profound impact on skin health with Dr. Ebru, immunologist and founder of Avexena skincare. This eye-opening conversation reveals how chronic inflammation silently accelerates skin aging and what y...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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26:32
La progresión silenciosa: cómo ignorar las advertencias de tu salud lo cambia todo
Procrastinar la atención médica puede tener graves consecuencias para la salud que podrían haberse evitado con chequeos regulares e intervención temprana. La comunidad hispana y otras minorías suelen retrasar la búsqueda de atención médica hast...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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13:21
La verdad sobre las bebidas electrolíticas: cuándo las necesitas y cuándo no
Desvelamos la verdad sobre las bebidas electrolíticas y las bebidas azucaradas, explicando cuándo son necesarias y ofreciendo alternativas más saludables para la hidratación diaria. • Las bebidas electrolíticas (Gatorade, Powerade, etc.) están ...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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13:57
Why Your Diet Isn’t Working: The Science Behind Carbs, Energy, and Performance
Registered dietitian Leonila Campos and dietetic intern Anna Kwon, M.S. tackle the persistent myths about carbohydrates that plague social media and harm athletic performance. They break down the science of how our bodies use energy during exer...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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29:06
Self-Compassion: The Missing Piece in Weight Loss
Self-compassion is the missing ingredient for sustainable weight loss that many people overlook while focusing solely on diet and exercise. • Practicing self-compassion means treating yourself with the same kindness you would offer...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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36:57
La verdad sobre los aceites de semillas: Cómo distinguir los hechos del miedo
Los aceites de semillas se han convertido en un tema controvertido en el ámbito de la nutrición debido a las afirmaciones sobre sus propiedades inflamatorias y sus métodos de procesamiento. Desmentimos mitos comunes sobre los aceites de semilla...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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16:42
The Truth About Seed Oils: Separating Facts from Fear-Driven Nutrition Trends
Seed oils have gained a bad reputation, but the science doesn't support the fear-mongering around these common cooking ingredients. We examine the facts behind seed oils, debunk popular myths, and explain how they fit into a balanced, healthy d...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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15:08
Más allá de la culpa: redefiniendo nuestra conexión con la comida
Liberarse de las etiquetas de los alimentos podría ser el paso más importante para desarrollar una relación saludable con la alimentación. Como nutriologa titulada, constantemente escucho a mis clientes pedir listas de alimentos "buenos" y "mal...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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22:14
Breaking Free From Food Guilt
Have you ever felt guilty after eating a food you enjoy? That familiar wave of shame that follows the last bite of pizza, ice cream, or chocolate? You're not alone. As a registered dietitian, I've seen this pattern play out with over 90% of my ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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23:06
Datos sobre las grasas: Desglosando el macronutriente mal entendido
Las grasas alimenticias han sido injustamente demonizadas durante décadas, pero la verdad es mucho más matizada y fascinante. La grasa no solo es densa en calorías (9 calorías por gramo), sino que es literalmente alimento para el cerebro, ya qu...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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15:55
The Truth About Fats: Beyond the Myths
Fat isn't the villain it's often made out to be - it's absolutely essential for your health. Registered Dietitian Leonela Lacampos dives deep into this misunderstood macronutrient, debunking myths and providing science-backed insights on why we...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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18:52
Los carbohidratos no son tus enemigos: son combustible para tu cerebro y tu cuerpo.
Los carbohidratos son un macronutriente esencial que sirve como la fuente de energía preferida de nuestro cuerpo, especialmente para el cerebro, que utiliza el 20 % de nuestras calorías diarias. Desmentimos mitos comunes sobre los carbohidratos...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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14:13
You Don't Need to Fear Carbohydrates—Here's Why They're Essential
Carbohydrates are the body's preferred energy source and an essential macronutrient that provides numerous benefits when consumed in the right forms and quantities. In this myth-busting episode, registered dietitian Leonila Campos explains why ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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18:10
La peligrosa verdad sobre la dieta carnívora
Analizamos por qué la dieta carnívora —un patrón de alimentación que elimina todos los alimentos vegetales— plantea graves riesgos para la salud a pesar de su creciente popularidad. Este enfoque restrictivo genera peligrosas deficiencias nutric...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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17:24
The Dangerous Truth About the Carnivore Diet
We examine why the carnivore diet—an eating pattern eliminating all plant foods—poses serious health risks despite its trending popularity. This restrictive approach creates dangerous nutritional gaps that develop gradually over time, potential...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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29:46