Exam Room Nutrition Podcast
Where busy clinicians learn actionable nutrition tips. Explore ways to provide nutrition counseling, despite a hectic schedule with limited time, and learn to answer your patient's nutrition questions with confidence and compassion.
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102 | Blood Sugar Hacks: The Truth About Resistant Starch, Glycemic I…
Can freezing rice make it healthier? Are cold potatoes better for blood sugar? And do viral blood sugar hacks actually work? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mindy Patterson, a registered dietitian and researcher, to brea...
111 | HDL = Good, LDL = Bad? It’s Not That Simple.
You’ve probably said it a hundred times: HDL is the "good" cholesterol, LDL is the "bad" cholesterol. But what if that explanation is oversimplified—and leading patients (and providers) to miss hidden risks? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Josh Wageman—a Clinical Lipid Specialist, PhD research…
139 | The New Food Pyramid: Experts React to the Dietary Guidelines
The 2026 Dietary Guidelines for Americans just dropped and the new upside-down food pyramid caused quite the chatter online this week. In this special Nutrition Newsroom roundtable, Colleen Sloan, PA, RDN, brings together nin...
47 | Nutrition and Infertility: Is Your Diagnosis Wrong?
Send Colleen a Text Message One in six couples struggle with fertility challenges. While determining the cause for infertility can be challenging, making the right diagnosis is crucial for proper treatment. Chelsea Dishong, ...
46 | Food Play: The Secret Solution to Picky Eating
Send Colleen a Text Message "Oh by the way, he's really picky. What do I do?" Does your heart sink when you hear this question? If we're being honest, does it make you want to roll your eyes? Navigating picky eating is a mass...
11 | Be Radiant: Overcoming Nutrition Challenges for Women Over 40
Send Colleen a Text Message Join Colleen and Registered Dietitian Barbie Bowles, where we discuss the unique health and nutrition challenges that women over 40 face. Discover actionable solutions to common issues such as elev...
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139 | The New Food Pyramid: Experts React to the Dietary Guidelines
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New Dietary Guidelines: What is Going On!?
New dietary guidelines were released on January 7, 2026, introducing an upside-down food pyramid and sparking a lot of chatter on social media. But before we get into nutrients, controversy, and hot takes, let’s start with the basics. First, …
END THE WAR ON PROTEIN!! 💪🏽🏆
That’s the energy the new Dietary Guidelines are bringing in 2026. And honestly? I’m not mad about the increased protein targets. This better reflects what the scientific literature has been showing for years, especially around muscle h…
Introducing Allergens: A Step-by-Step Guide to Early Allergen Introdu…
Immediately after I just told a new mom it was time to introduce peanut to her baby, she fearfully looked up and said, “Are you serious… now? He’s only five months.” You’ve probably had that same moment in clinic. The…
About the Host
PA-C, RDN and Founder of Exam Room Nutrition
Colleen Sloan received her Masters of Medical Science from Nova Southeastern University and has been a practicing Pediatric PA since 2017. Prior to going to PA school, she worked as a Registered Dietitian helping patients on their weight loss journey. Her goal with Exam Room Nutrition podcast is to bridge the gap between medicine and nutrition. She loves animals, a good cup of coffee and reading books with her 14 year old daughter.