Dishing Up Nutrition

Bloating after ice cream or gas after milk when you used to tolerate it just fine? You’re not imagining it. In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, Britni Vincent, RD, LD, explains what lactose intolerance really is, why it often develops over time, and whether you can actually improve your tolerance. Whether you want to enjoy dairy again or feel confident avoiding it, this episode will help you better understand your body and your options.

In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, Brandy talks with client Vanessa about her experience using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and what it revealed about her “healthy” habits. From afternoon crashes and cravings to better energy and mood, Vanessa shares how real-time blood sugar data helped her make simple, realistic changes to her diet, without giving up the things she loves. A great listen if you want practical insight into how food truly impacts how you feel.

Grilling season is here, and it is the perfect time to make real food meals that are both simple and satisfying. In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, dietitian Amy Crum sits down with Chef Marianne Jurayj to discuss grilling with more confidence and less stress. From juicy chicken and flavorful burgers to grilled vegetables, fruit, and easy homemade marinades, this conversation is full of practical tips to help you build healthy meals your whole family will enjoy. You’ll also hear smart ideas for batch-cooking on the grill to save time and have nourishing meals ready for the week ahead.

Experiencing new or worsening anxiety in your late 30s or 40s? It may be linked to perimenopause. In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, learn how shifting estrogen and progesterone levels affect mood, sleep, and stress, and why anxiety can feel sudden and physical during this transition. Discover practical nutrition and lifestyle strategies to balance blood sugar, support hormones, improve sleep, and reduce anxiety so you can start feeling like yourself again.

Along with the why behind cravings, this episode is packed with practical, real-food snack ideas. Leah shares simple options for sweet, chocolate, and salty cravings, as well as nighttime snacking, including yogurt with berries, protein shakes, apple slices with nut butter, cottage cheese with fruit, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, hard-boiled eggs, avocado with veggies, and more. It’s a helpful episode for anyone who wants better snack ideas and a better understanding of how to satisfy cravings without the crash.