Hot Topics In Nutrition Episodes

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...

Today’s episode is a mashup of my favorite moments, quotes, and “clinic gems” from the year. These are the tools that made conversations easier, built more trust, and helped patients actually follow through … and I’m bringing...

AI is everywhere. Is it coming for our jobs… or just taking mundane tasks off your plate? If you’ve felt equal parts curious and cautious, this conversation will calm the noise and show you some brilliant ways AI makes your l...

If your patient tells you they're avoiding fruit “because it has too much sugar,” this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. From viral posts claiming sugar is poison to influencers suggesting chocolate is healthier than grapes, nutrition misinformation is everywhere—and your patients are soaking…

RFK Jr. wants to mandate nutrition education in every U.S. medical school—or else schools risk losing federal funding. On the surface, it sounds like a smart move. But as a Physician Assistant and Registered Dietitian, I’m he...

If your patients are going through the social media rabbit holes about seed oils, you’re not alone. Claims like “pro-inflammatory” and “unhealthy,” are gaining traction—and showing up in the exam room. In this episode we tack...

Have you ever had a patient say, “I saw this thing on TikTok…”—and suddenly you’re on the spot, trying to weigh in on a wellness trend you’ve never even heard of? You’re not alone. And you’re not unqualified just because you ...

Ever had a patient come in clutching a bottle of "detox tea," asking for your advice? Or heard, “I need to reset after a bad weekend—what detox should I do?” If you're nodding along, this episode is exactly what you need. Tod...

Are oxalates quietly damaging our health? Could common foods like spinach, almonds, and berries be the real culprits behind everything from kidney stones to joint pain and brain fog? That’s the claim in Toxic Superfoods by Sa...

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...

Have you ever had a patient do everything right —take the meds, follow your nutrition advice—yet they’re still struggling with symptoms? Chronic issues like reflux, IBS, and fatigue aren’t always solved with a prescription. S...

Patients are overwhelmed with nutrition misinformation—“toxic foods", hormone imbalances, and glucose spikes. In this episode, I sit down with Barbie Boules, a Registered Dietitian who specializes in brain health and metabol...

Welcome to The Nutrition Newsroom - a monthly update on the latest nutrition headlines, breaking down what's trending, why it matters, and how to explain it to your patients. This week, we're covering three hot topics: FDA Ba...

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, ...

Send Colleen a Text Message Whether patients ask or not, they may be wondering if there are any ways to make alcoholic beverages healthy? While alcohol is no superfood, enjoying a drink in moderation with good company can be ...