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Have you seen the headlines about disturbing levels of heavy metals in protein powders? If you're panicking about whether your shake is safe, take a breath. In this episode, we tackle the fear head-on and uncover what’s fact, what’s hype, and how to make informed decisions about your supplements.
What We Covered:
Understanding supplement regulation: Learn how the FDA and third-party testing actually work, and why regulation might be better than you think.Heavy metals in context: Why chocolate and plant-based protein powders show higher levels of contaminants, and how they compare to everyday foods.Breaking down protein types: The differences between whey and plant-based proteins—and what terms like isolate, concentrate, and hydrolysate mean.Practical tips for clinicians and consumers: How to vet your protein powder, interpret third-party labels, and guide patients toward safe, high-quality options.Resources Mentioned:
FDA’s “Closer to Zero” Program and Testing Results for Heavy MetalsFree infographic: “Your Protein Powder Breakdown” – Download herePast episode on supplement regulation: "Is That Supplement Worth It? A Crash Course in Regulation and Safety"Pandora's Lunchbox: How Processed Food Took Over the American Meal (not an affiliate)FDA Testing Results for Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium and MercuryAny Questions? Send Me a Message
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I’m the first one to call out "trendy" wellness approaches, so when I heard about cycle syncing, I was hesitant to say the least. Today's episode explores cycle syncing - a practice of aligning lifestyle habits with the different phases of the menstrual cycle. This approach helps women adjust their diet, exercise, and social activities in alignment with the four phases of the menstrual cycle can significantly improve women's health.
Whether you're managing your own hormonal challenges or working with patients who struggle with PMS, PCOS, or irregular cycles, this episode offers practical insights on how cycle syncing might complement your clinical toolbox.
Key Clinical Takeaways:
Cycle syncing can be particularly beneficial for patients with severe PMS symptoms, PCOS, or those who aren't seeing results despite maintaining healthy habitsThe approach involves tailoring nutrition and exercise recommendations to four distinct menstrual phases, with specific focus on supporting hormonal shifts throughout the cycleBefore implementing cycle syncing, clinicians should first help patients establish regular cyclesResources:
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An often undiagnosed cause of InfertilityAny Questions? Send Me a Message
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Colleen sits down with Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, to break down the essential 6-question screening tool designed to help providers confidently assess feeding challenges in minutes. You'll learn how to spot red flags early, make informed referrals, and better support families while they wait for specialized care.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ The 4 Domains of PFD and why they matter in clinical care
✅ Red Flags that indicate when “picky eating” is more than a phase
✅ The 6-Question Screening Tool you can start using today
✅ How to guide and support families through feeding challenges
✅ Free Resources available through Feeding Matters to empower your practiceFeeding Matters Toolkit
Feeding Questionnaire Screening ToolAny Questions? Send Me a Message
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Happy New Year! In this episode, we dive into the science of the Fresh Start Effect and why now is the BEST time to reset and refocus. Plus, I’m sharing my personal strategy for making 2025 a year to remember: reflect, plan, add, and subtract.
How to use the Fresh Start Effect to motivate lasting changeA framework for goal-setting strategies to inspire your patientsMy exciting 2025 announcements (spoiler: Nutrition Grand Rounds is here!)
What You’ll Learn:Resources mentioned:
Episode 45 | A Mindset Shift for Overcoming Dieting Failures
Episode 42 | 7 Traps of Goal-Setting and How to Avoid ThemDon’t miss this month’s expert webinars on bone health and osteoporosis prevention. Learn more and join us at NutritionGrandRounds.com
Whether you’re setting personal goals or coaching your patients to better health, this episode has everything you need to make 2025 your most impactful year yet.
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It’s the final episode of 2024, and I couldn’t resist putting together a little something special for you—a mashup of the year’s best nutrition moments! From decoding BMI and tackling picky eaters to breaking down lipid panels, the truth about eggs, and understanding infant formulas, this episode is packed with golden tips you can use right away.
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31 | Beyond BMI - A Provider's Guide to Helping Patients Lose weight
37 | From Yuck to Yum! Strategies to Conquer Picky Eating
60 | Nutrition for Surgical Wound Healing
38 | Love Your Heart: Nutrition Insights That Save Lives
64 | The Truth About Eggs and Cholesterol
58 | Infant Formula: A Clinician's Guide to Choosing the Right One
* Free Download! * The Post-Surgical Nutrition GuideAny Questions? Send Me a Message
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Congratulations to LaTasha Berk for winning 1 FREE year of Nutrition Grand Rounds! Thanks for playing Deficiency Detective.
In this episode, I share 10 tips for navigating the holidays without derailing your health goals.Any Questions? Send Me a Message
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Welcome to Deficiency Detective!
A mini-series for you to solve today’s nutrition mystery. Join me as I share a puzzling patient case every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during December.Today's episode solves the case of Josh, a 12-year-old with cystic fibrosis, muscle weakness, absent reflexes and poor coordination who is not very good at taking his vitamins.
Let’s see if you can crack the case and sharpen your diagnostic skills! 💡
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Welcome to Deficiency Detective!
A mini-series for you to solve today’s nutrition mystery. Join me as I share a puzzling patient case every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during December.Here’s how to play:
👉 Listen closely to the scenario in each episode.
👉 Submit your guess for today's patient Fred here:
https://www.examroomnutrition.com/josh
👉 Check your email for the answer and actionable insights to use in your practice.
👉Tune in to the next episode for a detailed answer and for the next case!
Today's case: Josh, a 12-year-old with cystic fibrosis, muscle weakness, absent reflexes and poor coordination who is not very good at taking his vitamins.Let’s see if you can crack the case and sharpen your diagnostic skills! 💡
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Welcome to Deficiency Detective!
A mini-series for you to solve today’s nutrition mystery. Join me as I share a puzzling patient case every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during December.Here’s how to play:
👉 Listen closely to the scenario in each episode.
👉 Submit your guess for today's patient Fred here:
https://www.examroomnutrition.com/fred
👉 Check your email for the answer and actionable insights to use in your practice.
👉Tune in tomorrow for a detailed answer and for the next case!
Today's case: Fred, a 52-year-old recovering alcoholic with fatigue, disorientation and lower extremity edema.Let’s see if you can crack the case and sharpen your diagnostic skills! 💡
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Welcome to Deficiency Detective!
A mini-series for you to solve today’s nutrition mystery. Join me as I share a puzzling patient case every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during December.Here’s how to play:
👉 Listen closely to the scenario in each episode.
👉 Submit your guess for today's patient Lina here: https://www.examroomnutrition.com/lina
👉 Check your email for the answer and actionable insights to use in your practice.
👉Tune in tomorrow for a detailed answer and for the next case!
Today's case: Lina, a 69-year-old vegan on Levothyroxine with achy muscles, dry skin and tingling lips.Let’s see if you can crack the case and sharpen your diagnostic skills! 💡
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Welcome to Deficiency Detective!
A mini-series for you to solve today’s nutrition mystery. Join me as I share a puzzling patient case every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during December.Here’s how to play:
👉 Listen closely to the scenario in each episode.
👉 Submit your guess for today's patient Sarah here: https://www.examroomnutrition.com/sarah
👉 Check your email for the answer and actionable insights to use in your practice.
👉Tune in tomorrow for a detailed answer and for the next case!
Today's case: Sarah, a 34-year-old pregnant, vegetarian with NAFLD, fatigue, anxiety, and muscle weakness.Let’s see if you can crack the case and sharpen your diagnostic skills! 💡
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If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to figure out how to expand your child’s diet without resorting to begging, bribing, or full-on dinnertime drama, you are not alone. In this episode, we’re discussing:
Why those adventurous infant eaters turn into selective terrors at age 2. Why forcing or bribing kids to eat never works—and what you can suggest parents do instead.Simple ways to bring fun back to the dinner table (spoiler alert: it might involve capes or breakfast for dinner!).Creative tips to introduce variety to your child’s diet without overwhelming them—or you.And how parents can model a healthy relationship with food, even when life gets busy.Resources:
Feeding Toddlers Confidently ecourse - use code EXAMROOM for 15% off!
Episode 16 | Baby's First Foods: Best Practices for Starting Solids
How to Help Your Toddler Stay at the Table
DIY Yogurt DrinksAny Questions? Send Me a Message
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Providing diabetes education is tough. Doing it in a 15-minute consult? Even harder! In today’s episode, we’re unpacking a strategy that simplifies nutrition education for healthcare professionals and empowers patients to make healthier food choices: The Diabetes Plate Method. With nutrition playing a foundational role in chronic disease prevention and management, understanding how to present meal planning in a clear, actionable way is more important than ever.
Key Takeaways:
How to teach the Diabetes Plate Method in a way that’s simple, actionable, and effective.Easy conversation starters to shift the focus from restriction to balance.Visual tools you can use during patient visits to make your message stick.A 5-step framework to discussing diabetes with patients.Connect with Joyce:
Think Like a Dietitian
The 5-step Process to Diabetes EducationAny Questions? Send Me a Message
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In today’s episode, we're discussing a topic that often takes a back seat in mainstream health discussions but is a growing concern for both healthcare professionals and their patients: brain health and cognitive longevity. With Alzheimer’s rates rising globally and cognitive decline impacting millions, understanding how diet plays a role in protecting brain function is more critical than ever. That’s where the MIND diet comes in—a science-backed approach to eating that’s showing incredible promise for supporting memory, focus, and overall cognitive health.
If you’re a clinician interested in providing your patients with actionable, evidence-based guidance on brain health, this episode is a must-listen! We explore how the MIND diet can slow cognitive decline, why specific foods support brain function, and how you can implement these strategies in patient conversations to make a meaningful impact on their lives.
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Brittyn Coleman, a Registered Dietitian and Autism expert joins Colleen to discuss practical, research-backed approaches that clinicians can integrate into patient care to support children with autism.
Brittyn shares practical ways to navigate picky eating and tips for helping parents integrate dietary changes at home with less stress and more ease. Whether you're a pediatrician, dietitian, or general practitioner, this episode provides actionable guidance to support better health outcomes for your patients with autism.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
Why nutritional interventions matter in autism careWhat supplements you should consider Strategies for supporting parents through dietary changesCommon nutrient deficiencies in autism and how to address themWhy the typical picky eating advice doesn't work with children with autismResources Mentioned:
Masterclass for Practitioners - On-demand courses for deeper insights into autism and nutrition (autismdietitian.com/masterclass)Brittyn Coleman’s Website - For resources and practitioner tools on autism nutritionRelated Episode:
Episode 40: Nutrition for AutismAny Questions? Send Me a Message
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Infertility impacts 1 in 6 couples worldwide. Whether you're in fertility medicine or not, odds are you've worked with or know someone on this frustrating, exhausting journey. But what if there was a way to help patients navigate infertility with more clarity, support, and, yes, even hope? In this episode, we’re exploring how a unified, whole-health approach can make a real difference.
Join Colleen and fertility PA, Jessica Boone to learn a framework that’s straightforward but powerful, designed to address both partners’ health and focus on more than just the traditional medical checklist. We’ll dive into four foundational pillars to optimize fertility—nutrition, elimination, toxins, and sleep—plus real-life strategies you can use with your patients right away.
In this episode we cover:
The 4 Pillars of a Unified Fertility Plan: The impact of nutrition, elimination, toxin reduction, and better sleep and actionable tips for each area.Fertility Workup 101: What a complete fertility workup is and why it should include both partnersSupporting Patients Through Tough Emotions: How to guide patients through the frustration, sadness, and confusion that often comes with infertilityWhether you're guiding patients or just want to learn more about this important issue, this episode is packed with insights to empower you as a provider.
Resources mentioned:
Episode 47: Nutrition and Infertility- Is Your Diagnosis Wrong?Connect with Jessica:
Instagram | @fortitudefertilityShared Steps GuideEssential Lab GuideAny Questions? Send Me a Message
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Ever had a parent tell you they’re at their wits' end with their child’s picky eating? Or maybe you’ve said the phrase, "Don’t worry, they’ll eat when they’re hungry," and wondered if that’s really the best advice. In this episode, we discuss the psychology behind picky eating and why forcing kids to eat might do more harm than good.
I sit down with pediatric feeding expert, Thalia Prum, who shares some fresh strategies for addressing picky eating in ways that actually work—and don’t create a power struggle between the parent and the child. We tackle why the "starve them into eating" mindset backfires, how to involve parents without making them feel like they’ve failed, and practical steps you can share with families to create a healthier, less stressful relationship with food.
Here's what you’ll learn:
Why the common "they’ll eat when they're hungry" approach can damage a child’s mental and physical healthHow to foster a positive mealtime experience without the battlesTips to help parents feel more confident in managing picky eating without guiltThe importance of protecting a child’s mental health when discussing weight and diet in the clinicConnect with Thalia:
https://theplumpantry.com/
Instagram | family.snack.nutritionistAny Questions? Send Me a Message
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You’ve probably heard of weight bias, but have you considered food bias? This is how our assumptions about ethnic foods might be impacting our patients’ care. As healthcare professionals, we can unknowingly categorize cultural foods as “unhealthy” or “junk,” simply based on stereotypes. But here’s the reality: traditional ethnic foods are often far more nutritious and balanced than we give them credit for.
Today, I'm sitting down with Mexican-American Registered Dietitian, Areli, Gutierrez to explore traditional Mexican cuisine through the lens of kidney health, breaking down why it’s essential to respect cultural foods while guiding patients. By recognizing our own biases and assumptions, we can provide better, more compassionate nutrition recommendations that allow our patients to enjoy their cultural heritage without guilt.
This episode is packed with actionable strategies for clinicians, from understanding the role of traditional foods to celebrating what patients are already doing right. Tune in to rethink how you approach nutrition with culturally diverse patients!
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Food Culture Curious Podcast
Food Culture Curious InstagramAny Questions? Send Me a Message
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Is turmeric the anti-inflammatory miracle it’s hyped up to be? Should vitamin D be on your radar for more than just bone health? Are probiotics worth the price tag, or are they just a trendy gut-health fad? And what about athletic greens—are they the magic bullet for optimal nutrition, or just an expensive daily habit?
You’re going to walk away with answers to these questions and learn what to ask your patients before they reach for the next “miracle” supplement. I sat down with Krystle, an oncology dietitian, who shared her expert take on four of the most popular supplements on the market right now.
Connect with dietitians and other healthcare professionals at our next Clinician Connection! Register here.Key Episode Takeaways:
Turmeric: While it’s widely known for its anti-inflammatory properties, the research supporting its effectiveness is still mixed. What should you consider before recommending it to your patients?
Vitamin D: Beyond bone health, there’s increasing interest in its role in cancer prevention and immune function. But is supplementation always necessary, or are patients overdoing it?
Probiotics: Are they the key to gut health, or just an expensive trend? Krystle explains when probiotics might be helpful and when they could do more harm than good.
Athletic Greens: These nutrient-packed powders claim to replace a daily multivitamin—but do they live up to the hype? We explore the actual benefits versus the marketing.
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In this episode of Exam Room Nutrition, we discuss infant feeding challenges that many clinicians encounter in practice. Pediatric providers frequently hear concerns from parents about bottle-feeding, nipple confusion, and difficulties at the breast—and we’ve got you covered with expert insights. Today, we’re joined by infant feeding specialist Mallory, who shares actionable advice on how to support families struggling with bottle and breast-feeding.
The Importance of Observing Baby Feeding: Whether a baby is breastfed or bottle-fed, observing the feeding process can provide valuable insights into their feeding behaviors and any oral issues. Bottle-Feeding Positions: Proper positioning can make all the difference. We discuss the best bottle-feeding positions to recommend to parents, ensuring babies are comfortable and feeding effectively. The Role of Oral Play: Mallory explains what oral play is and how it can be a key part of infant feeding development. Learn why this is an important activity for babies and how you can educate parents on incorporating it into their routine. Understanding Bottle Nipples and Flow Rates: From nipple shape to flow rate, we explore the details clinicians need to know when guiding parents through bottle and nipple selection.
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