Has your doctor recommended trying the Mediterranean diet but you're not quite sure where to start? In this podcast, Danielle shares four easy-to-follow tips to help you and your family enjoy this way of eating. Not only can it help prevent various health issues, but it can also bring more joy and satisfaction to your mealtimes! To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme song, Thinkin' Bout Food, courtesy of Happy Pill.
In this episode, Danielle discusses how you can upgrade your meals and boost your fiber intake. You already know that the benefits of fiber are too numerous to count. This episode is not simply about eating more fruits and vegetables. You will learn simple tweaks to the meals you are already eating that can make a real difference in managing blood sugar, feeling full longer, lowering cholesterol, supporting weight loss, and much more! To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, ...
Menopause is often a frustrating time for women. In this episode, Danielle and Mark discuss a few myths surrounding maintaining a healthy body composition during menopause, and give you practical steps you can take to achieve more positive health outcomes during menopause. To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme song, Thinkin' Bout Food, courtesy of Happy Pill.
Summer is full swing and (hopefully) for most kids that means lots of outdoor activities. So how do parents know if their child is hydrated? In this episode, Danielle and Mark discuss how much hydration your child needs, how to indentify if they are dehydrated and in need of hydration, as well as creative ways to drink more water and obtain hydration from sources other than drinking water. To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme ...
When it comes to alcohol and weight gain (or weight loss), everyone seems to have an opinion. Does alcohol cause weight gain? Can you drink alcohol while losing weight? In this episode, Mark looks at three ways alcohol commonly leads to weight gain and, more importantly, what you can do about it. To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme song, Thinkin' Bout Food, courtesy of Happy Pill.
There are a lot of tools to help understand nutrition these days, but it's hard to know which ones are more helpful than others. In this episode, Danielle and Mark look at the Yuka app, and discuss the pros and cons of this food scanner. To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme song, Thinkin' Bout Food, courtesy of Happy Pill.
In the first installment of our new series, BITE-SIZED, Mark discusses a brand new study investigating distracted eating... and the surprising finding the study revealed. To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme song, Thinkin' Bout Food, courtesy of Happy Pill.
Tracking your nutrition can be an efficient tool to help you achieve an array of health goals. In this episode, Mark and Danielle discuss different goals, how to overcome obstacles, and give you practical tips to help make tracking your nutrition painless. To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme song, Thinkin' Bout Food, courtesy of Happy Pill.
In our 100th episode (YAY!) we revisit the 4 Pillars of Nutrition and give you breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas to help fulfill your—and your family's—family's core nutritional needs while fueling positive long-term health outcomes by preferring a greater array of nutrient-dense foods. To explore the 4 Pillars of Nutrition, visit: https://www.imagonutrition.com/four-pillars-of-nutrition To download our free cookbook, visit: https://www.imagonutrition.com/free To submit a question to be a...
If you feel like sweets are your weak spot, this is the episode for you. Danielle and Mark discuss practical strategies and scientific insights to help you balance purpose and pleasure with sweets and desserts. Studies mentioned in this episode are: PMID: 27372453 and PMID: 28330706 To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme song, Thinkin' Bout Food, courtesy of Happy Pill.
Do you want to eat healthier but find it to be less convenient? For many people, the idea of eating "healthy" seems less convenient than less healthy options. In this episode, Danielle and Mark examine the myth that eating healthy is less convenient than eating unhealthy and discuss four common scenarios to show you how eating healthy can be just as convenient as eating healthy. The article mentioned with multiple meal planning strategies can be found here: https://www.imagonutrition.com/art...
Are you thinking about starting a weight loss program? Have you tried losing weight before but struggled to maintain your results? In this episode, Mark and Danielle discuss 10 questions you should consider before you begin to help ensure your long-term success. To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme song, Thinkin' Bout Food, courtesy of Happy Pill.
Do you find yourself consistently trying to make progress toward your health goals with nutrition, but constantly "falling off" your plans? In this episode, Danielle and Mark discuss a specific food mindset that holds many people back from making real, sustainable progress toward their health goals, and give you a 5-step framework to overcome it. To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme song, Thinkin' Bout Food, courtesy of Happy ...
Do you struggle with eating when you're in a heightened emotional state? In this episode, Mark and Danielle give you a 5-step framework for overcoming emotional eating, complete with practical strategies for specific emotions that may contribute to your emotional eating. To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme song, Thinkin' Bout Food, courtesy of Happy Pill.
The foods we consume can significantly influence our mood, thoughts, emotions, and even our ability to manage stress. In this episode, Danielle explores how your food choices affect your brain, your gut and more, and shares a simple, practical nutrition strategy to enhance your mental health. To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme song, Thinkin' Bout Food, courtesy of Happy Pill.
Do you find yourself wanting to eat healthier or in line with your goals, but consistently unsuccessful at doing so long-term? In this episode, Mark and Danielle discuss the 4 Laws of Behavior Change, and how you can practically begin to build sustainable habits that align with your health goals. To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme song, Thinkin' Bout Food, courtesy of Happy Pill.
As you start a new school year, you might be thinking about after-school activities, family dinners, and how to juggle it all with minimal stress. Feeding your kids nutritious meals is crucial for their growth and development, helping them build healthy habits for the future, and supporting their success in the classroom and on the sports field – not to mention their mental well-being. We all want the very best for our kids, but we know that getting family meals on the table can be a ...
Are you looking for a nutrition strategy that is easy and can help you shop and feed your family? By incorporating this strategy, you will find that you feel more satisfied after meals and that your children are able to stay full for longer periods of time. Additionally, this approach can help you meet an important nutrition goal. To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme song, Thinkin' Bout Food, courtesy of Happy Pill.
Many people with an underactive thyroid struggle to bring their body weight within a healthy range. In this episode, Mark discusses new scientific insights into the reality of what it means to have an underactive thyroid, and gives step-by-step guidance to create a sustainable weight loss plan for those with an underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism—without restrictive dieting. To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme song, Thinkin...
It's amazing how many decisions we make about food on a daily basis. What should we have for dinner? Is that food safe to eat? Where do I buy fruit for the week? In this episode, Danielle discusses six things to focus on in order to calm the noise surrounding food choices. To submit a question to be answered on a future episode, visit: www.imagonutrition.com/podcast Theme song, Thinkin' Bout Food, courtesy of Happy Pill.