The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast

What if diet was a routinely checked vital sign – alongside conventional measurements such as temperature, heart rate and blood pressure? Join host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN for an enlightening conversation with Dr. David L. Katz, globally recognized specialist in preventative and lifestyle medicine, to kick off the first episode of Season 2. Listen for his thoughts about personalized nutrition, the connection between diet and environmental health, and how his latest venture, the evidence-based digital dietary assessment tool, Diet ID, offers a solution toward measuring and managing diets to help make diet a vital sign.

Dr. Katz is a globally recognized specialist in preventive medicine and lifestyle medicine, with expertise in nutrition. A highly respected author and recipient of numerous awards for teaching, writing, and contributions to public health, Dr. Katz has received three honorary doctorate degrees and is also a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine, the American College of Physicians, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. In addition to his work with Diet ID, he is the founder and former director of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, Past President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and President and Founder of the non-profit True Health Initiative.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit https://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/2/episode/9.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice. The material discussed on this podcast, and displayed on the associated webpage, is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health regimen.

Can dietary changes improve your sleep quality and quantity? In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN discusses the connection between diet, sleep and health with Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Associate Professor of Nutritional Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Tune in to learn the key discoveries from her research on the connection between nutrition and sleep, including the impact of nutrient deficiencies on sleep quality and how sleep deprivation can influence food cravings. Be sure to also listen as Dr. St-Onge reveals the top tips she recommends everyone adopt for better zzz’s tonight.

Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge is a nutrition and sleep researcher with over two decades of experience. In addition to earning a Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. in Human Nutrition from McGill University, Dr. St-Onge completed a fellowship at Columbia University and went on to join the New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center and the Institute of Human Nutrition as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. In her current role as an Associate Professor of Nutritional Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, she conducts research related to foods and their influence on disease risk and continues to focus heavily on sleep and its association with obesity and cardiometabolic risk factors.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit https://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/1/episode/8.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice. The material discussed on this podcast, and displayed on the associated webpage, is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health regimen.

Plant-based eating has grown exponentially in the past few years, and for good reason. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN is joined by board-certified oncology dietitian, Alison Tierney, MS, RD, CD, CSO to discuss how plant-powered eating can help to manage and even prevent chronic disease. Listen in for clarity on the difference between plant-based and vegan diets, why plant-based eating doesn’t always equate to healthy eating, and what to expect when starting a plant-based diet. Plus, learn actionable tips toward successfully adopting a plant-forward approach to eating.

Alison Tierney, MS, RD, CD, CSO is a registered dietitian, certified specialist in oncology, and founding member of Orgain’s Nutrition Advisory Board. Alison has a B.A. from the University of St. Thomas and went on to earn a B.S. and M.S. in Dietetics from Mount Mary University. She is the founder of Wholesome LLC, a private nutrition practice focused on preventing, managing and even in some cases reversing chronic disease with recommendations strongly rooted in science-based nutrition, and is also a sought-after speaker and presenter.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit https://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/1/episode/7.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice. The material discussed on this podcast, and displayed on the associated webpage, is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health regimen.

How can we improve our athletic performance with food? In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN is joined by Scott Sehnert, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD, a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics and Director of Sports Performance for the Dallas Cowboys, to discuss the importance of nutrition for athletes. Tune in to learn about the best foods to eat pre- and post-workout, why carbohydrates are crucial for training and performance and the science-backed benefits of collagen supplementation for athletes.

Scott Sehnert, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD is a registered dietitian, board-certified specialist in sports dietetics and certified strength and conditioning specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and founding member of Orgain’s Nutrition Advisory Board. He earned his B.S. in Dietetics from Ball State University, M.S. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Kentucky and an M.S. in Kinesiology from Michigan State University. Scott has served as a board member for the Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association and was the sports dietitian at Auburn University. In 2016, Scott took on the role of Director of Sports Performance for the Dallas Cowboys and continues to lead this position.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit https://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/1/episode/6.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice. The material discussed on this podcast, and displayed on the associated webpage, is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health regimen.

You may have heard the term “intuitive eating” on social media in recent years, but don’t mistake it for another fad diet. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN speaks with registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor Cara Harbstreet, MS, RD, LD to dismantle diet culture, bring clarity to the concept of intuitive eating and debunk myths about the Health At Every Size approach. Listen in as Cara shares ways to equip individuals with healthy and sustainable nutrition habits, along with how to recognize diet culture at work in order to get support and fight back, when needed.

Cara Harbstreet, MS, RD, LD is a registered dietitian, nationally recognized food and nutrition expert, and certified intuitive eating counselor based in Kansas City. She earned a B.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition from Southeast Missouri State University, and M.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition from The University of Kansas Medical Center, where she also did a dietetic internship. She is the founder of Street Smart Nutrition, a private practice where she specializes in sports nutrition and intuitive eating. Cara is a published author of two cookbooks and the workbook Healthy Eating for Life: An Intuitive Eating Workbook to Stop Dieting Forever.

For show notes, transcripts, and to learn more about host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, visit https://healthcare.orgain.com/podcast/episodes/listen/season/1/episode/5.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice. The material discussed on this podcast, and displayed on the associated webpage, is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health regimen.