Nutrition's My Life Podcast
Fiber What is it? Why do we need it? Fiber is the component of a plant that gives the plant its structure. Think of it as the plant's bones lol. Fiber can be found in whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables. Today on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast I'm helping you see that fiber can help with: 1. Weight loss 2. Blood sugar control 3. Keeping you fuller longer 4. Improve gut health 5. Helps lower cholesterol We're talking all things fiber today and ways to start incorporate the types of fiber rich foods that may be beneficial!! Learn more by going to...
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The topic of carbs (carbohydrates) have been in the conversation of half my patients lately and it was time for me to help you out again with understanding carbs and why we need them.. Are you on a weight loss journey? > you need carbs for T4 to T3 conversion (T3 is the active thyroid hormone and without adequate carbs, your best chance of having a metabolism you want is taken away from you as the body does not want to convert T4 to T3 when there are not enough carbs present) Constantly exhausted? > you may be only filling up your gas tank a quarter of the way and expecting your...
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Do you ever look at people on social media and think, "my life is crappy compared to them" Have you ever felt "less than" because you felt like you couldn't compare to someone else. Today I'm sharing all the crappy things I've gone through to help you understand that, even a dietitian is not perfect. Even a dietitian who eats well, is not perfect. Even a health professional who has done it all, still has issues. I had to take some time off of work recently due to complications from surgery due to a new diagnosis I received last year. Ehlers Danlos Syndrome has...
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Have you thought about going gluten free or maybe you are following a gluten free diet and don't know if it's the best option for you. Today on the Nutrition's My Life Podcast I'm helping you understand why you may or may not need to be going gluten free if you have a thyroid disorder or autoimmune disorder. We review some literature together, talk about why some people may feel better coming off gluten, and ways to improve your health without going gluten free (for those that do not have celiac disease). Removing food from your diet may not be the best answer for so many people...
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Do you have inflammation? A thyroid disorder? Do you feel stressed? Want your hormones to be optimal? Have a lot to do or feel anxious at times? Do you have an autoimmune disorder? Does your family have a history of alzheimers, dementia, or parkinsons disease? Do you get headaches or migraines? You might want to learn a bit more about Omega 3 fatty acids if you answered yes to any of the quetions above. Oh you do want to learn? Sweet! Okay! Tune in to Nutrition's My Life Podcast today then, as I'm helping you understand the benefits of eating foods rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and how...
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Have you ever gotten really frustrated at yourself for screwing up your diet or felt like because you haven't worked out in a long time you're lazy AF?! If you have, you're not alone. In today's episode of the Nutritio's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you understand why we self sabotage and hacks for overcoming this mindset. Because... enjoying the 3 slices of pieces of pizza at your nieces party or the cake does not make you a failure. It makes you human! We are social beings and eating a meal with family/friends is a crucial part of society and our health. And having one meal that's not...
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Summer is around the corner, which means many of my patients are asking me.... "How can I drop the pounds fast?" Over the last few weeks I've heard: + I want to slim down for my cruise in July + we're going on vacation, I'd like to lose some weight + we're headed to beach in a few weeks, how much weight do you think I'll be able to lose? + I'd like to lose 1-2lbs a week + My friends are taking Octavia and dropping weight fast, do you think that's something for me? + my husband is doing keto and has lost a ton of weight already but keto messed up my digestion, so don't think I can try...
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Do you drink dairy or eat dairy products? Did you know that certain types of dairy can be more beneficial than the conventional dairy? On today's episode at Nutrition's My Life Podcast, we're talking A2 dairy! What is A2 dairy? What are the health benefits of choosing A2 over conventional dairy? Why is A2 a good choice? If you're reading this and like, Nicole, I have no clue what you're talking about. No worries, I didn't know that much about A2 dairy and I'm a dietitian! It wasn't until the Alexandre Family shared their knowledge did I realize how important this...
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If you have digestion issues, you know how uncomfortable they can be. Today's episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast is continuing the talk about slow digestion issues - people more proned to get constipated. We're talking about: Blended foods Soups / Bone broth Supplements Probiotics Melatonin L-Glutamine Bovine Colostrum To learn more about gut health and action steps it takes to improve digestion, grab my self paced course, , to learn the tools that may be beneficial for you! To work with Nicole visit or to have Nicole as a guest on your...
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The poop whisperer is here to help... lol. I recently shared that went a little crazy because so many people are struggling with a slow digestion. The movement capability of the digestive tract is called motility and I see many people in my practice with a slow motility. This can cause: + more bloating + constipation or diarrhea + discomfort + make you not hungry (which then makes it hard for you to meet your nutrient demands) On this episode of the Nutrition's My Life Podcast, I'm helping you understand where your slow motility could have resulted from and some action...
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We all poop.
Some of us poop a lot, some a little, and some people have difficulties. If your digestion is off- you may not be absorbing your nutrition properly and may have more anxiety/depression/weight/inflammation etc..
Your digestive tract does a lot for you but when it's off... sheesh- it's uncomfortable and an annoyance.
This week at Nutrition's My Life- I'm helping you improve your digestion by bringing you back to basics. We're not going to be doing crazy detoxes and enemas (seriously- please don't). We WILL be simplifying how to improve your digestion!!
If you're enjoying today's show- please let me know by tagging me in a social media post! I'd love to see it and this will help others learn too! :) @nutritionsmylife
If you have a thyroid disorder and digestion is off- the thyroid needs to be tackled at the same time as your digestion. Check out my book, The Healthy Thyroid Guide, for further guidance.