287: Prebiotics & Digestive Health: Benefits, Claims & Low FODMAP Tips – Hannah Ackermann
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Release Date: 05/21/2025
303: New DGAs: The Good, The Bad & The Upside Down – Alex Turnbull
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released on January 7, 2026 by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. These new guidelines state that they had concerns with the DGAC report because it framed it’s analysis through a health equity lens and therefore disregarded most of the report instead relying on their own independent report. Tune in to this episode to learn about: ...
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302: Alcohol & Damp January: The Research on Moderate Drinking – Jennifer Tujague
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: The health risks of heavy drinking are well-established. But what about the health risks of light to moderate drinking? More people, especially the Gen Z population, are leaning toward moderation of alcohol intake rather than going completely dry, shifting the popular “Dry January” challenge toward more of a “Damp January” trend. While the role of alcohol in health-related outcomes is complex and nuanced, a new...
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301: Hidden Hunger: Closing the Gap for Healthy Growth in Children – Dr. Caree Cotwright
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: This episode is sponsored. Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & Danimals. Dr. Caree Cotwright is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted. Many kids don’t consume the proper amount of nutrients that are vital for healthy growth, chronic disease prevention, and overall health. This episode examines hidden hunger - when children consume enough calories but...
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300: GLP-1 Meds and Then What? Turning Weight Loss into Lifelong Wellness – Dr. Gitanjali Srivastava
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: This episode is sponsored. Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & OIKOS. Dr. Gitanjali Srivastava is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted. This episode explores strategies for maintaining weight loss and overall wellness following the use of GLP-1 medications. Listeners will learn how behavioral, nutritional and clinical approaches can help patients...
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299: Food, Culture, and Care: Type 2 Diabetes Risk Reduction & Management – Constance Brown-Riggs
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: This episode is sponsored. Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & Light + Fit. Constance Brown-Riggs is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted. This episode explores how culturally relevant, patient-centered nutrition strategies can support Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) risk reduction. Through an evidence-based lens, it highlights the role of flexible eating patterns and...
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298: Support Gut Health & Holistic Wellbeing with Science-Based Strategies – Dr. Hannah Holscher
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: This episode is sponsored. Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & Activia. Dr. Hannah Holscher is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted. Gut health and the gut microbiome play an important role in overall wellbeing, including digestion and immunity. This episode explores the latest research and practical strategies for promoting gut health through nutrient-rich...
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297: Weight Bias, Diabetes Distress & Trauma Informed Care – Dr. Robyn Pashby
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: We know that there is not one single treatment approach that works for every person with obesity, however there is one type of approach we can use when discussing weight with every person: trauma-informed care (TIC). TIC is an approach that recognizes the possibility that many people may have a history of trauma exposure, and how this past or ongoing trauma such as abuse, neglect or food insecurity can shape a person’s relationship with food, body and health behaviors. Data show that 64%...
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296: Ultraprocessed Foods in Focus: How is the Food Industry Responding? – Rocco Renaldi
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: Are processed foods truly undermining our health, or are they an essential part of a safe, nutritious, and affordable food supply? Should the way we classify foods based on processing outweigh decades of national dietary guidelines—or are these systems flawed from the start? And what happens to public health policy when decisions hinge on classifications that may not be scientifically sound? Tune in to this episode to learn more about: ...
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295: Healthy & Sustainable: Exploring Food Values and Their Impact – Lauren Hoffman
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: In this episode, we explore the FoodMinds Conscious Consumption Index, revealing insights into consumer sentiment on healthy and sustainable food systems. Despite growing familiarity with the topic, less than half of consumers report purchasing healthy, sustainable options regularly. What’s driving this gap between awareness and action? Join us as we explore how people are thinking about healthy, sustainable foods. We'll discuss how...
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294: MAHA: A Call to Action – Dr. Kevin Klatt
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) is a public health-oriented slogan and initiative aimed at addressing the health challenges facing Americans led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Scientists, medical professionals and public health officials have criticized the movement, citing concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s past remarks and views regarding vaccines and public health. Tune in to this episode to...
info_outlineDespite the growing body of research, we are still in the early stages of understanding the gut microbiome. Consumer interest in biotics is growing and this trend is driving more research into pre, pro, post and synbiotics and their potential health benefits. This episode focuses on prebiotics, which are defined as “a substrate that is selectively utilized by host microorganisms conferring a health benefit” and are often associated with dietary fibers but may also derive from non-fiber substances such as polyphenols.
Tune into this episode with Hannah Ackermann, MBA, RDN to learn about:
● what prebiotics are and what they have to do with fiber
● research regarding the known and emerging health benefits of prebiotics
● health claims for prebiotics
● trends in consumer interest in biotics
● low FODMAP diets
● what to look for on food labels
● how different prebiotic fibers may impact GI symptoms
● the prebiotic fiber ingredient Arrabina Wheat Fiber
● resources for health professionals and the public
Commercial support has been provided by COMET, a company specializing in prebiotic dietary fiber ingredients.
Full shownotes, transcript and resources: https://soundbitesrd.com/287