Dishing Up Nutrition

If a nutritionist were setting your 2026 health goals, where would they tell you to start? In this episode, registered dietitians Leah Kleinschrodt and Teresa Wagner share the foundational habits they recommend most often, including simple nutrition priorities, realistic goal setting, and small changes that actually stick. It’s a refreshingly doable approach to starting the new year feeling supported, not overwhelmed.

Cortisol gets a lot of blame when it comes to weight gain, especially around the midsection - but what does this stress hormone actually do? In this Ask a Nutritionist replay, registered dietitian Britni Vincent explains how cortisol works in the body, how stress, sleep, food, and blood sugar influence it, and why managing daily stressors is crucial.

If you’ve heard you should “eat more protein” but aren’t sure why or how it applies to menopause, this episode is for you. Dietitians Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent explain what’s happening in the body during this phase of life and why protein is foundational for feeling strong, steady, and nourished.

In this Ask a Nutritionist episode, registered dietitian Amy Crum shares how to bring party food and mocktails that actually support steady energy, balanced blood sugar, and feeling good during the holidays, without being boring or complicated. If you’re tired of defaulting to the veggie tray (or feeling “off” after parties), this episode will give you practical, dietitian-approved guidance to help you show up nourished and confident, no recipe hunting required.

The holidays are full of food, treats, parties, and pressure-and even nutritionists have to navigate it all. In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, dietitians Britni Vincent and Brandy Buro share what they actually do to feel good through the holiday season without missing out. This is a realistic, no-guilt conversation about eating real food, staying nourished, and enjoying the holidays in a way that supports your health and your happiness.