Hot Topics In Nutrition Episodes
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Jan. 14, 2026
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...
Dec. 17, 2025
138 | 8 Lessons Every Clinician Should Bring Into 2026
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...
Oct. 22, 2025
131 | AI Won’t Take Your Job (If You Learn to Use It)
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...
July 16, 2025
121 | Move Over, Tobacco—Sugar’s the New Villain in Town
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…
June 10, 2025
115| Why RFK’s Med School Nutrition Mandate Sounds Good… But Isn’t
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...
June 4, 2025
114 | Seed Oils 101: The Evidence Behind the Claims
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...
April 16, 2025
107 | “I Saw It on TikTok…” A Guide to Nutrition Trends
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 ...
April 9, 2025
106 | Is That Detox Safe? Rethinking Detox Advice
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...
March 19, 2025
103 | Toxic Superfoods: Are They Really Poisoning Us?
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...
March 12, 2025
102 | Blood Sugar Hacks: The Truth About Resistant Starch, Glycemic Index & The Glucose Goddess
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...
Feb. 12, 2025
98 | Functional Medicine: Legit Science or Expensive Hype?
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...
Feb. 5, 2025
Toxic Food? The Truth Behind Nutrition’s Biggest Buzzwords
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...
Jan. 30, 2025
96 | The Nutrition Newsroom: FDA Bans Red 3, New Food Labels & a Shocking Cholesterol Case
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...
Jan. 1, 2025
90 | New Year, New Goals: A Framework for Goal-Setting That Sticks
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, ...
July 31, 2024
66: Summer Shorts | Can Alcohol Be Healthy?
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 ...