Dishing Up Nutrition

In this episode, our dietitian (who also happens to have experience as a cooking class instructor and as a personal chef) joins forces with Katie Peterson, part of the third-generation of Peterson’s involved in Ferndale Market, a local Minnesota turkey farm who raises and sells free-range turkey. In their conversation, they’ll discuss the history of the family farm, best farming practices they follow, questions to ask your local farmers, why turkey is a great source of protein to add to your diet, and favorite recipes to give you variety and flavor. We hope you walk away from this episode with tips on how to cook the perfect turkey, appreciation for local farmers, and inspiration on new dishes and connections with food.

Are you or someone you know struggling with lymphocytic colitis or other forms of IBD (or Inflammatory Bowel Disease)? On this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist, registered and licensed dietician Britni Vincent talks about the what IBD is, what it does to your body - and about real-food dietary suggestions, and gut-friendly supplements that can make a significant difference in managing these symptoms. 

How often do we think about what's really in our food? Have you ever really thought about how many ads you regularly see for junk food and junk beverages? We are continuously being sold food that makes us sick and overweight, and in today's world we are living in a health crisis that's largely caused by poor diet. 

On this week's episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, dieticians Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent shine a light on the ultra-processed foods infiltrating our pantries and impacting our health, and how they connect and contribute to rising health issues like obesity, mental health challenges, and even cancer. 

Follow along and learn how to take back control of your health through identifying processed foods, making informed food choices, and taking simple steps toward embracing a real food diet for you and your family. Every bite matters!

Did you know that gallbladder health is tightly linked to your overall well-being?  Join our host, registered and licensed dietician Leah Kleinschrodt, as she unravels the complexities of gallbladder care in this episode of Ask a Nutritionist and catch up on this often-overlooked organ. From dietary advice to preventing gallstones to understanding the role of bile in your digestive system, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to enhance their digestive health. 

It’s the time of year when we are “catching bugs” that are going around, ranging from a mild and annoying cold, to more serious cases of influenza, Covid, or a virus called RSV. It is completely normal and natural for your body to get occasionally sick. Even with a healthy immune system, you may get catch something one to two times per year. But are you someone who tends to catch whatever is going around? Are you susceptible to illness and getting sick every month? If so, that can be a sign of a weakened immune system, and you can take steps to build up and protect yourself with the right nutrition and supplements.