Mayo Clinic On Nutrition

What's the difference between wanting to gain weight and needing to gain weight? On this episode of On Nutrition, registered dietitian Lisa M. Epp, RDN, LD, breaks down when gaining weight becomes a medical necessity, which foods are actually beneficial and the recipe for Mayo Clinic's 700-calorie smoothie. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.   Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected].

Fiber is a misunderstood carbohydrate with a lot to unpack. Just look up "fiber" on social media and you'll see it demonized, neglected or wildly overdone. So do we actually need to care about fiber? And how much is too much? On this episode of On Nutrition, registered dietitian Shana Spence shares her mantra for getting enough fiber and simple strategies for incorporating it into your everyday diet. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected].

About 11% of the U.S. population is currently using a GLP-1 for weight loss. But how do we know when it's time to quit? How much weight loss is enough? And what's the secret to avoiding weight regain? On this episode of On Nutrition, weight management expert and "Losing the Weight Loss Meds" co-author James O. Hill, Ph.D., explains how to make the transition from weight loss to weight maintenance. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected].

So you started a GLP-1. How much should you expect your appetite, nutrition needs and relationship with food to change? In this episode of On Nutrition, family physician and researcher Tamim Rajjo, M.D., explains how GLP-1s impact multiple organ systems, what nutrients to target and how to manage side effects. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected].

About 40% of U.S. adults have obesity. Thankfully, there are more treatment options now than ever before. But when considering your options, what factors should you weigh beyond cost and recovery time? And what might life look like after you’ve reached your goal weight? On this episode of On Nutrition, endocrinologist Meera Shah, M.D., walks us through the considerations that can help you decide whether bariatric surgery or a GLP-1 medication may be right for you, from potential side effects to long-term sustainability. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected].