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Dishing Up Nutrition

808 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratings

Learn the connection between what you eat and how you feel. Join us each week as licensed nutritionists and dietitians from Nutritional Weight & Wellness share practical, real-life solutions for healthier living through balanced nutrition. For over 25 years, we’ve helped thousands of clients and listeners discover how real food – animal protein, healthy fat, nutrient-dense carbohydrates – can increase energy, stabilize moods, jumpstart metabolism, eliminate cravings, restore digestion, balance hormones and so much more! For recipes, articles and more, visit us at weightandwellness.com

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Nutrition to Prevent Cold Sores, Shingles, and Other Viruses

December 12, 2011 14:01 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MB

Nobody like getting cold sores and they seems to be especially prevalent during the winter months. Shingles outbreaks are on the rise along with many other viral infections. Listen today as Darlene Kvist, Anna Derhak, and Tamara Brown discuss ways to keep your immune system healthy this winter.

Ask The Nutritionist _ December 5, 2011

December 05, 2011 20:23 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MB

Get your questions answered by licensed nutritionist Darlene Kvist and Kate Crosby!

Foods to Reduce Aches and Pains

November 28, 2011 03:41 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

Are your joints creaky? Do you have osteoarthritis or other joint problems? Listen today as Darlene Kvist and Tamara Brown discuss Foods to Reduce Aches and Pains.

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Nursing

November 20, 2011 19:26 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MB

If you or someone you know is pregnant or nursing, this is the show for you! Learn what foods to eat and what to omit to avoid gestational diabetes, pre-term labor, and increase baby's immune health. Kara Carper, Anna Derhak, and Amy Ranae discuss Nutrition During Pregnancy and Nursing on Dishing Up Nutrition.

Vitamin D and SAD

November 13, 2011 15:03 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB

10-20% of American suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder every winter, especially in northern states like Minnesota. Listen today as Darlene Kvist, Lea Wetzell and Amy Ranae discuss the importance of Vitamin D in preventing SAD.

Cholesterol

November 06, 2011 18:08 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MB

Are you confused about what your cholesterol numbers mean? Do you realize that you need to make a change but aren't sure where to start? This show is for you! Darlene Kvist and Wendy Cates-Dancer with special guest Greg Peterson from Nutri-Dyn discuss what your cholesterol numbers actually mean, why they're high, and how to lower them through nutritional changes and supplements.

Stopping Your Sugar Addiction

October 31, 2011 13:51 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

Sugar addicition is major problem in our country today which can lead to type II diabetes, obesity, heart disease and much more. If you can't say no to chips, pasta, bread, candy, cookies, or other sweets, this is the show for you! Tune in today as Wendy Cates-Dancer and Kate Crosby discuss Stopping Your Sugar Addiction and Sugar Addicition Awareness Month.

Alzheimer's Prevention

October 24, 2011 01:21 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

Alzheimer's is becoming an epidemic in this country. Listen this week as Dar Kvist and Wendy Cates-Dancer discuss how to prevent this terrible disease. Also, special guest Jill Escher swings by to discusses her book: Farewell, Club Perma-Chub, A Sugar Addict's Guide to Easy Weight Loss.

GERD and Acid Reflux

October 16, 2011 02:49 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

Got heart burn? These days antacids are given out like candy; they're even prescribed to babies! Listen this week as Cassie Weness and Mary Hauge discuss why acid blockers are not the best route for treating acid reflux and what you can do to prevent this uncomfortable problem.

Ask The Nutritionist _ October 9, 2011

October 09, 2011 21:13 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MB

Call in today to get your nutrition questions answered by Darlene Kvist and Lea Wetzell!

Diabetes Prevention

October 02, 2011 19:32 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MB

Today, 1 in 3 Americans is diabetic or pre-diabetic. Find out what you can do to prevent diabetes from developing or begin to reverse diabetes in your life. Today, Darlene Kvist and Kristen Gunderson discuss Diabetes Prevention.

Food and Learning: Smart Foods, Smart Brains

September 26, 2011 18:21 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

If you have ever experience brain fog or trouble remembering a word? Maybe you have trouble focusing or have been diagnosed with ADHD. Listen this week as Darlene Kvist and Cassie Weness discuss real foods for brain health.

Sleep Your Way to a Better Memory, Metabolism and Moods

September 19, 2011 02:17 - 44 minutes - 20.7 MB

Are you having a tough time getting a good nights sleep? Lack of sleep can cause big problems with moods and metabolism. Listen today to find out how to get better sleep. Darlene Kvist, LN, Lea Wetzell, LN, and Anna Derhak, LN discuss how to Sleep Your Way to a Better Memory, Metabolism, and Mood!

Prostate Problems? What You Can Do.

September 11, 2011 14:13 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

The prostate is a small gland but it can cause big problems. Tune in this week as Darlene Kvist, Wendy Cates-Dancer, and special guest Greg Peterson from Nutrition Dynamics discuss how to keep the prostate healthy.

Preventing Osteoporosis

August 28, 2011 13:50 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MB

Are you one of the millions of Americans suffering from osteoporosis or osteopenia? What can you do about it? Listen today as Darlene Kvist, LN, Tamara Brown, RD, and Dr. Lesley Scibora discuss how to prevent osteoporosis.

Foods to Manage Arthritis Pain

August 21, 2011 19:21 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MB

Learn how eating real foods can help reduce or eliminate your arthritis pain and even eliminate the need for prescriptions! Today, Darlene Kvist, Anna Derhak, and special guest Brad Johnson discuss Foods to Manage Arthritis Pain.

Superfoods: Your Protection in a Cell-Phone World

August 14, 2011 14:30 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MB

3g, 4g, wi-fi, cell phones, laptops....the list goes on. With all the technology that surrounds us, how can we protect our bodies from problems and can develop from electromagnetic fields? Listen today as Darlene Kvist, Wendy Cates-Dance, and special guest, Ann Louise Gittleman, discuss her book: Zapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn't Be Your Alarm Clock and 1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution.

Childhood Obesity

August 07, 2011 20:12 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

Childhood obesity has reached epidemic rates in this country. What are the causes and what can we do about it? Listen this week as Cassie Weness and Kate Crosby discuss this problem.

Shopping and Eating Gluten Free for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Acid Reflux

July 31, 2011 14:38 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MB

Diarrhea? Constipation? Constant stomach aches? So many Americans struggle with these problems that no one likes to talk about. This week, Cassie Weness, Tamara Brown, and Mary Hauge discuss how a gluten-free lifestyle can help heal your gut and end your digestive problems.

Ending Hot Flashes and Sleepless Nights

July 25, 2011 12:17 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

Many people struggle with hot flashes and sleepless nights. Tune in this week as Darlene Kvist and Wendy Cates-Dancer discuss solutions for these common problems.

Are You Carb Sensitive?

July 18, 2011 16:37 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MB

Are you carb sensitive? How do you know? Listen this week as Darlene Kvist and and Kara Carper with special guest Jimmy Moore from Livin' La Vida Low-Carb podcast discuss carbohydrate sensitivity.

The Food Mood Connection

July 11, 2011 02:59 - 45 minutes - 21 MB

Do you experience low moods? Today Darlene Kvist, LN, and Tamara Brown, RD discuss the connection between poor nutrition and low moods including a new perspective: estrogen dominance.

Ask The Nutritionist _ July 3, 2011

July 04, 2011 00:34 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB

Get your questions answered this week with Darlene Kvist and Anna Derhak on Ask The Nutritionist!

The Dark Side of Soy

June 27, 2011 20:18 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MB

Think soy is a health food? Many people do, but this week Kara Carper and Kate Crosby discuss the Dark Side of Soy.

Fatty Liver

June 20, 2011 16:51 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB

This alcohol is the only thing that causes fatty liver? Think again! Sugar is now the leading cause of fatty liver in America! It's even beginning to affect children. Listen this week and Darlene Kvist, Wendy Cates-Dancer, and Lea Wetzell discuss prevention and ways to help heal your liver with food.

How Supplements Can Reduce Your Health Care Costs

June 13, 2011 00:29 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MB

If you want to save money on your health care costs, this show is for you! Pennies a day spent on supplements can save over 24 million dollars in health care expenses of five years! Listen this week as Dar Kvist, Anna Derhak, and special guest Greg Peterson from Nutrition Dynamics discuss which key supplements to take to reduce your health care spending.

Gas, Bloating, and Diarrhea Oh My!

June 08, 2011 14:54 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MB

Most people wouldn't dare talk about such things on the radio, but Cassie Weness and Tamara Brown do! Listen this week to hear them discuss the ins and outs of indigestion.

Nutrition for Peak Performance

May 30, 2011 21:59 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MB

If you or someone you know are a runner or other athlete, this show is for you! Kara Carper and Anna Derhak discuss why eating low fat and high carb is not so good for your body when it comes to sports. Listen in to hear what you should be eating!

Food Addiction

May 24, 2011 16:40 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MB

Can't stop with one? Have problems sticking to a diet? This show is for you! Many people think it's their fault but it's actually a biochemical imbalance. Listen today as Dar Kvist and Wendy Cates-Dancer talk about the biochemistry of cravings and metabolism.

Nutritional Support for your Thyroid

May 15, 2011 03:59 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

Rates of thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism are increasing drastically. Tune in this week when Darlene Kvist and Cassie Weness tell you why and how you can improve your thyroid health.

Know Your Water

May 09, 2011 18:43 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MB

Darlene Kvist and Kate Crosby, along with special guest and water expert Richard Grassie, fill us in on how to get the best tasting, and cleanest water you can get to provide the most health benefits!

Strong, Healthy Bones

May 01, 2011 02:50 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

Most people don't know that osteopenia and osteoporosis can be reversed. Good news, it can! Listen this week as Tamara Brown and Cassie Weness discuss how good nutrition can help improve your bone health.

Ask The Nutritionist _ April 24, 2011

April 25, 2011 05:17 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

This week Darlene Kvist and Anna Derhak take your call on Ask the Nutritionist.

Hormonal Migraines and Moods

April 18, 2011 03:50 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MB

Did you ever think that migraines were something that could be prevented? They certainly can be! Listen this week as Darlene Kvist, Wendy Cates-Dancer, and Lea Wetzell discuss ways to prevent migraines with real food.

Health Consequences of Happy Hour

April 12, 2011 14:26 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

Despite the name, Happy Hour can have some pretty detrimental effects on the body and mind. This week, Cassie Weness and Kate Crosby discuss how alcohol damages your body and can lead to insulin resistance, weight gain, sleep problems, cancer, and more.

Why We Get Fat

April 03, 2011 17:27 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MB

Tune in this week to hear Darlene Kvist and Kara Carper with Special Guest Gary Taubes discuss his new book, Why We Get Fat, and What To Do About It.

Habits Holding You Back

March 28, 2011 12:39 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

We've all experienced road blocks to healthy eating; whether it's those pesky 3 o'clock M&M's or simply a lack of planning. This week, Darlene Kvist, Tamara Brown, and Lea Wetzell discuss tips and tricks to get you motivated and keep you on track.

Breast Cancer

March 21, 2011 14:43 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MB

This week Darlene Kvist and Wendy Cates-Dancer with breast cancer survivor Susie Horvath discuss how nutrition plays a huge role in preventing and overcoming cancer.

Asthma

March 14, 2011 16:22 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

This week on Dishing Up Nutrition, Kara Carper and Anna Derhak discuss how real food can help prevent, reduce, and eliminate symptoms of Asthma by decreasing inflammation and an allergic responses in the body.

Diabetes

March 07, 2011 16:44 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MB

Are you like the millions of Americans who've been told by their doctors that they are pre-diabetic? Maybe you've already been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This week, Cassie Weness and Tamara Brown discuss how people can manage and reverse diabetes through good nutrition.

How to Buy and Prepare Fish

February 28, 2011 04:38 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MB

We all know that fish is good for us, but how often is it safe to eat? How should it be prepared? Is wild caught or farmed better? Learn the answers to these questions and more this week on Dishing Up Nutrition with Darlene Kvist, Tamara Brown, and Special Guest Tim Lauer from Coastal Seafoods.

Poor Sleep, Poor Health

February 21, 2011 02:47 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

Did you get 8-10 hours of solid sleep last night? If not, you're like one of the millions of Americans suffering from sleep problems. Whether it's insomnia, sleep apnea, or difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep, Kara Carper and Kate Crosby will discuss solutions for these problems and more through good nutrition on today's show.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: The Connection to Insulin Resistance

February 14, 2011 16:26 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

PCOS affects a lot of women but many people do not know what it is or how it is connected to our nutrition. This week, Darlene Kvist and Anna Derhak discuss how high insulin levels can relate to PCOS and fertility. Learn the symptoms, how to get diagnosed, and real foods to eat to help treat and prevent polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Anti-Aging for Your Brain

February 06, 2011 14:54 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MB

Are you experiencing brain fog? Cloudy thinking or focus? This week, Darlene Kvist and Wendy Cates-Dancer discuss how nutrition can help you clear up your mind and keep your brain healthy.

Managing Fibromyalgia and Arthritis Symptoms

January 31, 2011 22:42 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MB

Many people do not understand what fibromyalgia is and even more do not know how to treat it. This week, Darlene Kvist, Wendy Cates-Dancer, and special guest Greg Peterson from Nutrition Dynamics, discuss how to manage pain and inflammation including fibromyalgia and arthritis.

Change Your Nutrition, Change Your Life

January 24, 2011 03:46 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MB

How much does food effect your life? Maybe more than you think. This week, Kara Carper and Cassie Weness with special guest Nell Kauls discuss how nutrition has changed their lives. From weight loss to better sleep, listen this week to learn how nutrition can change your life.

The Real Cause of Emotional Eating

January 17, 2011 21:54 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MB

Whether it's candy, chips, ice cream, or cookies, Darlene Kvist and Kate Crosby will help you get to the bottom of those emotional food cravings. Learn how eating real food in balance can help you free yourself from emotional eating.

Stop The Cravings

January 11, 2011 18:23 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MB

Sticking to your New Years Resolution is difficult. One of the most challenging parts for many people are the cravings. This week, Darlene Kvist and Tamara Brown chat with special guest Nell Kauls about her weight loss journey with Nutritional Weight and Wellness, and discuss ways to stop the cravings.

The Resolution Solution

January 03, 2011 22:21 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MB

Did you resolve to finally lose that weight this year? Are you trying to decide whether to eat low-fat, low-cal, or low-carb? Listen this week to hear Darlene Kvist and Wendy Cates-Dancer discuss how and why eating real food is the solution to your weight loss resolution.

Digestive Problems

December 21, 2010 21:50 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MB

35+ million Americans suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) of some kind! This week, Cassie Weness, R.D., and Tamara Brown, M.P.H., discuss nutritional solutions for digestive problems. Listen in to hear ideas for dealing with food sensitivities including gluten and dairy and much more.