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Herbs As Medicine with Ayla Barmmer - 46
The Nutrition Show
06/13/18 • 28 min
Learn how herbal medicine may help people address specific concerns and support healthy nutrition. Mary talks with Ayla Barmmer, Registered Dietitian and co-host of Real Food Radio, who specializes in women’s health, with a special emphasis on fertility nutrition. Find out which herbs relax, which ones energize, and so much more.
PLUS: The Weekly Challenge!
What are herbs and spices? What makes them medicine?
Which herbs should we eat all the time? How can you get anti-inflammatory benefits every day? What is an adaptagen?
What other benefits do natural remedies provide?
How do you use herbal medicine? Which supplements are best taken in powder vs. cooking or tea?
Which herb can help combat Lyme Disease?
Herbal Medicine For Specific Health Concerns Why working with an RDN can help determine which herbs are safe Which herbs are safe during pregnancy What about sleep and allergies? Detoxification?
And, The Weekly Lifestyle Challenge!
MENTIONED ON SHOW:
Ayla's Webinar for Fertility: The Top 6 Strategies My Clients Use to Overcome Infertility and Get Pregnant Naturally http://bostonfunctionalnutrition.com/fertility/
The Alchemy of Herbs Book by Rosalee De La Foret https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/alchemy-of-herbs-transform-everyday/9781401950064-item.html?ikwid=alchemy+of+herbs&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0
Rosemary Gladstar herbal books https://www.sagemountain.com/shop/
Herb Pharm http://www.herb-pharm.com/
American Botanical http://abc.herbalgram.org/site/PageServer
Natural Medicines Database http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com/
Botanical Safety Handbook http://www.ahpa.org/Resources/BotanicalSafetyHandbook.aspx
Ayla’s Facebook group: Women's Health Nutrition Practice Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensnutrition/
ABOUT THE SHOW Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Join the weekly conversation! Episodes come out weekly. Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Podcasts App (or iTunes)
ABOUT MARY Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: • Private practice (8 yrs) • Adjunct professor at Bastyr University • Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health.
Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!
MARY’S NEW BOOK: http://marypurdy.co/book/
MARY’S VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/marypurdy
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show’s producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.
Eating for Eyes - 86
The Nutrition Show
01/20/21 • 21 min
With all the screen time these days, our eyes are getting a bit of a work out! We're talking strain, fatigue, blurry vision, dryness, plus a myriad of other issues that affect eyes regardless of our device exposure. Did you know that nutrition can play a role in the health of those eyeballs? Whether it's aging, the screens or both, our eyes could use a little extra support. And it ain't just about carrots. Plus we celebrate the good work of Community Alliance for Global Justice. Plus, sponsored by "Broccoli."
For more info, check out our Show Notes: https://marypurdy.co/86/
Andrea Nakayama: Taming Inflammation and Managing Autoimmunity with Diet and Lifestyle - 79
The Nutrition Show
08/18/20 • 36 min
Need a crash course in autoimmune issues? Andrea Nakayama from the Functional Nutrition Alliance joins us to discuss functional nutrition approaches to autoimmunity and how balancing food, movement, mindset and environment can make a huge difference when it comes to taming inflammation, improving your energy and resolving symptoms.
IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL COVER SOME OF THESE QUESTIONS: - What is inflammation and how do we address it? - What is autoimmunity? - What are the 3 major tenets of functional nutrition? - Is nature medicinal? - What are some signs and symptoms of autoimmune issues? - Who is more likely to get autoimmune disease? Women or men? - What does "your diagnosis is a branch" mean? - What steps can you take to improve or prevent autoimmune issues? - What is the "Circle of Influence"?
CONNECT WITH ANDREA NAKAYAMA https://fxnutrition.com
Full Body Systems, 10-month online practitioner training in Functional Nutrition: fullbodysystems.com (currently enrolling for the September cohort)
Instagram: @functionalnutritionalliance and @andreanakayama
Functional Nutrition Lab Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalNutritionLab/
Functional Nutrition Alliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fxnalliance/
Twitter: @andreanakayama LinkedIn Company page
Check out Mary's new book "The Microbiome Diet Reset" for more ideas around how to support that important eco-system in your belly. Link here: https://amzn.to/2Wv8xOL
iTunes Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Podcasts App (or iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321 Mary’s (free) Quick Start Guide to Nutrition http://marypurdy.co/quick-start-guide-sign-up/
DISCLAIMER This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show’s producers and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of organizations with which Mary is associated.
GMO Foods and Health with Melinda Hemmelgarn - 58
The Nutrition Show
11/29/18 • 29 min
What are GMO Foods and why should you care? Where do you find GMO’s? How do they affect human health and the environment? Special guest Melinda Hemmelgarn, RD tells all. PLUS: The Nutrition Challenge of the Week!
Statistics:
Around 90% of all corn, soy, canola oil and sugar beets produced in the US is GMO.
Around 75% of processed foods in supermarkets contain one or more GMO ingredients.
What is a Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)?
Let’s start with a definition
GMO foods and health for humans
Why are we uncertain about safety?
What do studies tell us?
Virus tolerant vs herbicide tolerant
GMO foods and health of the environment
The affect on rivers, bee colonies, soil, and other concerns
How do herbicides relate with GMO foods?
What are the common GMO products?
How can you avoid GMO foods?
GMO foods and health and organics
The importance of knowing about your what you eat
AND... The Nutrition Challenge of the Week!
MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:
Center for Food Safety: https://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/
US RIGHT TO KNOW: https://usrtk.org/gmos/
BIOSCIENCE RESOURCE PROJECT (J. LATHAM): https://bioscienceresource.org/
MELINDA HEMMELGARN, MS, RD
Food Sleuth Radio: https://exchange.prx.org/series/32432-food-sleuth-radio
Food Sleuth Radio Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336205368377/
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dan-hemmelgarn/food-sleuth-radio
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/food-sleuth-radio/id1329397783?mt=2
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Empowering women in their health journeys through the post-reproductive years.
NEXT TIME
Be sure to join us next time. We’ll be chatting about PLANT BASED PROTEINS
Why are these so awesome? and How can you get more in your diet?
ABOUT THE SHOW Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor.
iTunes Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Podcasts App (or iTunes)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321
ABOUT MARY Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: • Private practice (8 yrs) • Adjunct professor at Bastyr University • Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health.
Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!
Mary’s Nutrition Show is on Amazon’s Alexa
You can say: “Alexa — enable Mary’s Nutrition Show.”
https://www.amazon.com/Wizzard-Media-Marys-Nutrition-Show/dp/B07BSW4JQ8/
Mary has a new website! http://marypurdy.co/
Mary’s (free) Quick Start Guide to Nutrition
http://marypurdy.co/quick-start-guide-sign-up/
http://marypurdy.co/book/
https://www.youtube.com/marypurdy
DISCLAIMER
This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show’s producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.
How to Lose Weight: Lessons from Latin America - 54
The Nutrition Show
10/03/18 • 28 min
What weight loss and diet insights might Latin America inspire? Weight loss expert, Fulbright scholar, and author Dan Fenyvesi, MS, RD spills the beans.
PLUS: A Book Give-Away!
How Do Simple Meals Help You Lose Weight? What are simple foods that can help? The value of basic ingredients
What Does “Structure is Meaning” Mean? What are the thermic effects of food? And their ramifications? What is the thermic effects of starch from corn vs. rice? Digestive track relationship to thermic effects
How to Lose Weight... with Cabbage? Ideas for preparing cabbage
What is the “Sober Plate?” How to visualize different types of food categories in a meal? How do the calories from plants differ from those of animals?
How to Frame Deprivation in Weight Loss? A psychological vs. biological perspective
What is Dan’s take on contemporary sugar? What are useful levels of complex carbs in the diet?
A Give-Away of Dan Fenyvesi’s Book!
And, The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!
MENTIONED ON SHOW...
BOOK GIVE-AWAY: “Food Sobriety” by Dan Fenyvesi, MS, RD To Be Eligible: 1. Make a comment on our Facebook post about this particular podcast episode: https://facebook.com/pg/MaryPurdyRD/posts/ 2. You must have a US address. 3. Winner will be announced on our next podcast. Good luck!
DAN FENVESI LINKS:
Dan’s website http://www.foodsobriety.net/
Dan’s Book - “Food Sobriety” http://amzn.to/2EYRzl2
Fulbright funded: FAUSTIAN BARGAIN - Obesity in Nicaragua/Obesidad en Nicaragua https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo3MekuduMw
Dan’s Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/nicafulbright/
Mary gave this food cart a shout out (in honor of simple, wholesome food!) http://www.ilovemygff.com/
ABOUT THE SHOW
Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor.
Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Podcasts App (or iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321
ABOUT MARY
Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: • Private practice (8 yrs) • Adjunct professor at Bastyr University • Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!
Mary’s Nutrition Show is on Amazon’s Alexa You can say: “Alexa — enable Mary’s Nutrition Show.” https://www.amazon.com/Wizzard-Media-Marys-Nutrition-Show/dp/B07BSW4JQ8/
http://marypurdy.co/ Mary’s (free) Quick Start Guide to Nutrition http://marypurdy.co/quick-start-guide-sign-up/
MARY’S NEW BOOK: http://marypurdy.co/book/
MARY’S VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/marypurdy
DISCLAIMER This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show’s producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.
Eating in the Time of Covid - 85
The Nutrition Show
01/07/21 • 19 min
How have your eating habits changed during Covid? What comfort food do you turn to in times of stress? While numerous rituals around food have been disrupted this year, it is also a perfect time to develop new habits, to build community and connection, and to help create resilience. Find out how!
For more info, check out our Show Notes: https://marypurdy.co/85/
Nutrition for Thyroid: Health and Hope for Hashimoto's - 77
The Nutrition Show
07/05/20 • 19 min
Having thyroid issues doesn't always mean that the thyroid is what needs to be treated. Most hypothyroidism can be attributed to the autoimmune disease called Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. In this episode, you'll find out how to support your body with nutrition and lifestyle habits that support overall health of the body and may be able to bring thyroid function back into balance.
IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL COVER SOME OF THESE QUESTIONS:
- What role does the thyroid play in health?
- What are symptoms of a poorly functioning thyroid?
- What does immune function have to do with the thyroid?
- What nutrients support the thyroid?
- What foods should I include or avoid?
- What the heck is selenium?
- What's in the anti-inflammatory diet?
- What effect do environmental and endocrine disrupting chemicals have?
- Is the THYroid connected to the HIP bone?
- Why do Keith and Mary sing so much?
OTHER HELPFUL NOTES: Are you a practitioner? Want more in depth info on the addressing thyroid health with diet and lifestyle strategies? I offer a one hour CEU course through Bastyr University that you can access here: https://bastyr.edu/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=3394
Supporting your gut health is essential for optimal thyroid function. Check out Mary's new book "The Microbiome Diet Reset" for more ideas around how to support that important eco-system in your belly. Link here: https://amzn.to/2Wv8xOL
iTunes - Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Podcasts App (or iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321 Mary’s (free) Quick Start Guide to Nutrition http://marypurdy.co/quick-start-guide-sign-up/
DISCLAIMER This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show’s producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.
Should I Eat Organic? - 76
The Nutrition Show
05/06/20 • 14 min
Is organic food better than conventionally grown food? Find out why supporting organic farming might just benefit both you and the planet.
Why is it important to eat/buy organic? - How do organic & sustainable farming practices benefit the environment? - How does organic farming help human health? - What's soil got to do with it? - Can bacteria be good? - Are all celery stalks equal? - Does Starbucks sell Kumquats?
OTHER HELPFUL NOTES: 1. Can I wash OFF pesticides? Yes. Kind of. Thoroughly rinsing can help reduce pesticide residues. You can also soak in white vinegar or try this produce spray: a. Biokleen Produce Wash: https://biokleenhome.com/produce-wash
2. There are farmers out there who may not be "certified organic" but who are still practicing sustainable and regenerative agriculture modes of farming, like the folks at Skinny Kitty Farms (https://www.skinnykittyfarms.com/about.html) Talk to your farmers about their farming techniques!
3. References about benefits of Organic: a. Baranski , Srednicka-Tober D, Volakakis N, et al. Higher antioxidant concentrations and less cadmium and pesticide residues in organically-grown crops: A systematic literature review and meta-analyses. British J Nutr. 2014; DOI:10.1017/ S0007114514001366. b. Das A, Patel DP, Kumar M, et al. Impact of seven years of organic farming on soil and produce quality and crop yields in eastern Himalayas, India. Agr Ecosyst Environ. 2017;236:142-153. c. Dangour AD, Lock K, Hayter A, Aikenhead A, Allen E, Uauy R. Nutrition-related health effects of organic foods: a systematic review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010;92:203-210. d. Delate K, Cambardella C, Chase C, Johanns A, and Turnbull R. 2013. The Long-Term Agroecological Research (LTAR) experiment supports organic yields, soil quality, and economic performance in Iowa. Online. Crop Manag. 2013. DOI:10.1094/CM-2013- 0429-02-RS. e. Forman J, Silverstein J, et al., Committee on Nutrition, Organic Foods: health and environmental advantages and disadvantages. Pediatrics. 2012;130:1406-1415 f. Gabriel D, Sait SM, Kunin WE, Benton TG, Steffan‐Dewenter I. Food production vs. biodiversity: comparing organic and conventional agriculture. J App Ecol. 2013;50:355-364. g. Gomiero T, Pimentel D, Paoletti MG. Environmental impact of different agricultural management practices: Conventional vs. organic agriculture. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences. 2011;30:95-124.
03/24/19 • 20 min
Men live shorter and are, in general, less healthy than women. Dr. Myles Spar tells us how to achieve optimal men's health, why men are not proactive when it comes to health and how to challenge men in your life to start implementing healthy habits. Plus: Win a free-food gift card!
Why do women live longer than men? And why it’s not genetic
What are the 5 healthy habits that make a 13-year difference in life expectancy? Why men are more prone to die from 9 out of 10 leading causes of death in the US.
How to engage a man to start getting healthy? Why you should never begin a health conversation with the word "wellness." The best ways to get a man’s attention.
How to incorporate health through something that a person really cares about? Goal-focused vs. complaint-focused mindset Implementation of basic health principles What is precision preventive medicine? Why accountability and progress tracking are crucial
PLUS: The Weekly Challenge!
THIS WEEK’S GIVE-AWAY: $60 Gift Card from Nona Lim / www.nonalim.com
TO ENTER THE DRAWING 1. Accept Mary’s Weekly Challenge by... 2. Tagging a guy in your life on Mary’s Facebook post about this episode. https://www.facebook.com/pg/MaryPurdyRD/posts/
3. FYI - Food from Nona Lim can only be sent to a USA address.
GUEST: MYLES SPAR, MD Myles’ Website https://drspar.com/
Myles' Blog https://drspar.com/blog/
Myles' Health Program: https://drspar.com/tack180-program/
MYLES SPAR SOCIAL MEDIA Myles on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MylesSparMD/
Myles on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drspar/
Myles on Twitter https://twitter.com/drspar
Myles on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drspar/ To enter into the Nona Lim Tag a guy in your life on our FB page
EVENT (March 22-24, 2019) Dr. Spar appearing with Dr Andrew Weil and Dr Victoria Maizes at 1440 Multiversity for a weekend workshop called Optimal Health Within Reach https://1440.org/programs/health-wellness/the-path-to-optimal-health/
FREE Quick Start Guide http://marypurdy.co/quick-start-guide-sign-up/
ABOUT THE SHOW
Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor.
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Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Podcasts App (or iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321
ABOUT MARY
Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: • Private practice (8 yrs) • Adjunct professor at Bastyr University • Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health.
Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!
Mary has a new website! http://marypurdy.co/ Mary’s (free) Quick Start Guide to Nutrition http://marypurdy.co/quick-start-guide-sign-up/
DISCLAIMER This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show’s producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.
Healthy Food 101: What Should I Eat? - 51
The Nutrition Show
08/22/18 • 28 min
What is healthy food? And what exactly is a balanced diet? Conflicting messages from the media, health professionals, and our own body can be confusing! Host Mary Purdy RD makes it easy by dishing out healthy eating basics.
PLUS: The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!
DISCUSSED ON SHOW: How to create your own healthy plate with healthy food What are the main food groups to focus on?
How many veggies should you eat? Exploring vegetables you enjoy Thinking about colors Considering herbs
How much protein should you eat? Healthy types of proteins to consider
How many carbs should you eat? Complex vs. refined carbohydrates Examples of good carbs How much fruit should you eat?
How much fat should you eat? Examples of good fats Why it’s important to eat fat
Is dairy healthy? Specific dairy recommendations
How to individualize your plate for YOUR specific dietary needs, whether you follow a: Vegetarian, vegan, omnivore, or other diet
MENTIONED ON SHOW: Mary’s Nutrition Show on Amazon’s Alexa https://www.amazon.com/Wizzard-Media-Marys-Nutrition-Show/dp/B07BSW4JQ8/
ABOUT THE SHOW
Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor.
Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Podcasts App (or iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321
ABOUT MARY
Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: • Private practice (8 yrs) • Adjunct professor at Bastyr University • Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!
Mary has a new website!
http://marypurdy.co/ Mary’s (free) Quick Start Guide to Nutrition http://marypurdy.co/quick-start-guide-sign-up/
MARY’S NEW BOOK: http://marypurdy.co/book/
MARY’S VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/marypurdy
DISCLAIMER This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show’s producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Nutrition Show have?
The Nutrition Show currently has 103 episodes available.
What topics does The Nutrition Show cover?
The podcast is about Life Sciences, Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Dietitian, Wellness, Holistic, Humor, Podcasts, Science, Diet, Health, Natural and Food.
What is the most popular episode on The Nutrition Show?
The episode title 'Harmful Environmental Chemicals and Your Health with Dr. Aly Cohen - 80' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Nutrition Show?
The average episode length on The Nutrition Show is 23 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Nutrition Show released?
Episodes of The Nutrition Show are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Nutrition Show?
The first episode of The Nutrition Show was released on Jun 7, 2017.
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