The Nutrition Awareness Podcast Archives

Hosted by Kait Richardson, RD and Megan Poczekaj, RD

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145. Weight Loss as a Lifestyle (part 1)

We've all heard that a healthy lifestyle trumps fad diets for weight loss, but what does that mean exactly?

I'm sharing 12 hacks on The Nutrition Awareness Podcast to making your weight loss goals stick fo' life. Check it part one now for 6 of the 12 tips!

In this episode, we're discussing...

• Habits for weight loss

• Importance of eating before lunch

• Smart use of oils, dressings, and sauces (I'm talking to you, ranch lovers!)

• Hunger and satiety cues

• The art of choosing the perfect water bottle

• ...and more!

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144. Better Diet = Better Sex (our spiciest episode yet!)

If you knew you could have a better sex life or feel more confident in the bedroom, would that motivate you to eat healthier and reach your goals? As dietitians, we think it's as good a reason as any to eat well!

In this episode, we're discussing...

Why sex is a great motivator for improving your healthHow making healthy choices can improve self-esteem, which transfers to the bedroomTips for energy and stamina for sexHow a woman's cycle impacts her interest and desire for sexOur personal experiences with sex drive on and off birth control/IUDs...and more!

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143. Helping Kids & Teens Who Sneak Eat

Registered Dietitian and pediatric nutrition specialist Allie Schmidt joins Kait on the podcast to discuss sneak eating habits in children and teens. She shares tips on how to support a child who is eating junk food and snacks in secret, as well as advice for parents who struggle themselves.

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140. Are You an “Almond Mom?”

Gen Z's on TiKTok have a war against "Almond Moms," a term used to define women obsessed with diet culture, thinness, and wellness culture. Younger generations are now attributing their disordered eating habits to the influence of their almond moms and calling them out online.

As registered dietitians who have had hundreds of conversations with both daughters of almond mom's and almond moms alike, we are jumping on the Nutrition Awareness podcast to share our take + tips on how to model a healthy relationship with food into to your kiddos.

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139. Sugar Addiction 2.0

Food and sugar addiction is a hot topic we discussed in 2019. We're revisiting this discussion!

Expect to Learn:
... if sugar or food is actually addictive
... why certain foods feel addictive
... whether abstaining from sugar will fix a sugar addiction
... tips to manage intense cravings
... why Megan eats chocolate every day
... how Kait incorporates sugar into her diet
... & so much more!

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