The Secret Life of Dietitians

The Secret Life of Dietitians


Latest Episodes

The Secret Life of Laura Poland…
November 29, 2022

It has come to our attention that we have not really introduced ourselves. Our background, our current jobs and our secret lives. Today we take a look at Laura's life as a dietitian.

Digestive Issues: GERD, Reflux, Ulcers and Spicy Food/Diet Myths
November 09, 2022

A spicy meal isn't necessarily bad for digestion, but it can pose problems and trigger symptoms among people who have digestive issues like acid reflux

Metabolism:  Facts, Myths, Spicy Food, NEAT!!
October 26, 2022

Metabolism is always one of the most popular topics when it comes to weight control, but what you hear about it might not always be true. Does skipping breakfast slow your metabolism? Do spicy foods a

Your Healthy Eating Motivation Mindset
September 21, 2022

How do we motivate ourselves to eat "healthy"?Why eat healthy?What motivates one person doesn't motivate everyone!! Tonight we explore a few reasons why you may choose to eat the way you do, recogn

Risky Business: Dietary Supplements for Athletes
August 31, 2022

Join us as we welcome certified sports dietitian Dawn Holmes, back to the podcast! She joined us in June to discussReal Life Fueling. She returns this episode to discuss all things hydration with p

Beyond the Sensational “Cookie” Headline…
August 17, 2022

Sensationalized headlines sell, and nowhere is that more true than in articles about food and nutrition. Who should you believe? Join Laura and Amy as we compare sensationalized headlines to the REA

Recipe Rescue 101
July 27, 2022

Today we dish on dietitian bloggers. Ever search for a recipe online? Confusing huh? Let us tell you the secret search term that will give you confidence then next time you are choosing a recipe to

Stump the Dietitian… Alpha Gal Who?
July 06, 2022

You may have heard of a mysterious "meat allergy" in recent years, but what is that all about? Amy recently took on a professional challenge to get up to speed on Alpha Gal syndrome. Check out this

Real Life Fuel with Dawn Holmes
June 22, 2022

As we head into summer sports camps for HS athletes and ramp up competitive race days, we invited DawnHolmes,a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) to join us for a great conversation ab

Canola and Coconut Controversies
June 01, 2022

Join Laura and Amy as they chat about canola and coconut oil. Both are incredibly popular, but are they healthy choices? We unpack the facts about these fats and discuss how fat should be part of yo