Podcast Episodes

Food is Fuel: How to Eat Like an Athlete, Nutrients for Endurance, and Handling Plateaus

We know the general calculation for fueling exercise: more calories = more power. But how do we properly nourish ourselves while training to get the best - and healthiest - results?

On this episode of…

Published on 4 months ago

From Study to Headline: How We Get Our Nutrition News

Whether it's social media, traditional news, or our friends and family, we're constantly hearing about nutrition trends that may or may not be rooted in solid science. So how do we find reliable info…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

SPECIAL EPISODE! Diet for Longevity: Eating Well to Age Well

In this special episode, we'll hear On Nutrition host Tara Schmidt as a guest on Mayo Clinic Aging Forward!

One in two older adults are at risk for malnutrition. While our physiology is changing, so a…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Functionality of Fiber: Caring for Your Gut Microbiome

There's still so much to learn about the gut microbiome. For example, do we have any other microbiomes in our bodies? What comes first, a chronic disease or an altered gut microbiome? And do those ho…

Published on 5 months ago

Debunking the Protein Propaganda: How Much is Too Much?

Nowadays you can find protein added to almost anything - pancakes, popcorn, crackers, pasta, granola, and so much more. Many people, from bodybuilders to surgery patients, are intereted in designing …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Unpacking the Ultra-Processed: How to Curb the Health Risks of Convenient Food

Bright orange cheese puffs. Daffodil-yellow snack cakes. Lime green soda. These are clearly ultra-processed foods. But, what about your frozen veggie burger, your protein cookie, or even that whole w…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Sober-Curious? The Surprising Harmful Impacts of Alcohol on the Body

Alcohol can be a social lubricant at awkward happy hours, or a way to take the edge off after a long day. But over time, how can regular drinking lead impact our sleep, dispositions, or even our like…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pre-Diabetes Prevention and Management: Tips From a Diabetes Dietitian

One in three Americans has a pre-diabetes diagnosis -- and about 12 percent of the US population has some form of diabetes. What can be done to prevent it? Is it reversible? And are there any home re…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Why Energy Drinks Are More Dangerous Than You Realize & Exploring Natural Alternatives

When you're pulling an all-nighter, or driving a long distance, you may be tempted to grab an energy drink to stay alert.

But once the caffeine has faded...what impact has it left on your brain, heart…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

The Truth Behind '10,000 Steps A Day': Using Health Tech to Improve Your Wellbeing

It's common to have some sort of health tracker on your phone, wrist -- or even around your finger. But is recording all activity in our diet and exercise actually necessary? And can knowing ALL our …

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago