Watch What You Eat

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Watch What You Eat

Watch What You Eat with Carolyn O’Neil, registered dietitian and culinary journalist, explores the worlds of food, nutrition and cuisine from global trend watching to what to watch out for and always with an eye on culinary adventures.

Episodes

  1. APR 7

    Nutrition Myth Busting with Jaclyn London

    Did “Insta” or “Tik Tok” make you eat it? Or avoid eating it? Social media is filled with nutrition advice and unfortunately a lot of the noise is nutrition misinformation coming from unqualified voices. Registered dietitian nutritionist, Jaclyn London takes on the diet myth busting challenge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min

  2. MAR 27

    Safe at the Plate with Tamika Sims

    Food safety expert, Tamika Sims, PhD is dedicated to a career protecting people and the planet! In this episode of Watch What You Eat with Carolyn O’Neil, we discuss top food safety concerns today (spoiler alert- it’s not what you might think!), what’s happening with pesticide use in modern agriculture and how to interpret what it means when you see reports on pesticide residue in foods. What can you do to be safe at the plate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  3. MAR 14

    Plant Powered Nutrition with Sharon Palmer

    Today, we welcome registered dietitian nutritionist Sharon Palmer who is known as the Plant-Powered Dietitian! She’s a vegan registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) with more than 20 years of experience in the field of plant-based nutrition and sustainability. Sharon is the author of multiple cookbooks with incredibly delicious and nutritious recipes including The Plant Powered Diet, Plant Powered for Life, The Plant Powered Plan to Beat Diabetes and since she lives in Ojai, California – California Vegan! She’s also the Nutrition Editor for Today’s Dietitian Magazine and has an MSFS Masters in Sustainable Food Systems. Sharon is truly an expert in how to shop, cook, dine out all around the world…and live a 100% plant -based lifestyle.  Contributor to several book chapters on nutrition and sustainability  Blogger for a passionate online community that’s strong AND growing!  Nutrition Editor for Today’s Dietitian  Nutrition consultant for many organizations  Conference speaker and event guest  Farm and sustainability tour organizer  Associate faculty for MS Sustainable Food Systems program, Prescott College Recipes: https://sharonpalmer.com/recipes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonpalmerrd/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  4. MAR 12

    Food and Nutrition Trends Watch for Watch What You Eat with Carolyn O’Neil

    Food and Nutrition trend watcher and analyst, Janet  Helm, joins Carolyn O’Neil to reveal what’s hot and what’s not for  2025. Say hello to even more world cuisines, grab your proteins and  enjoy delicious plant foods not pretending to be meat. The convergence of the Food as Medicine movement and the climate crisis is driving greater interest in plant-forward eating, including heritage diets and cultural foodways.  While taste remains the top driver of food choices, consumers are increasingly influenced by health. Protein content, freshness and minimally processed are among the top motivators. Health is also behind the growing popularity of non-alcoholic or zero- proof beverages.    Even during times of economic stress, consumers are seeking elevated food experiences. Although this is not solely about price or premium products. It’s about high-quality ingredients, authenticity, craftmanship and personalization.    Join Janet Helm, a registered dietitian nutritionist and global food culture analyst, as she provides an overview of the food and nutrition landscape in 2025 and what it means for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min

  5. MAR 3

    Don't Throw Cash in the Trash

    Stop throwing cash in the trash and learn how to plan food shopping, properly store foods from pantry to freezer, get creative with what you’ve got and decode expiration dates with registered dietitian nutritionist Rosanne Rust, author of Zero Waste Cooking.  BASIC CONCEPTS •    Have a Food Plan •    Shop Smart •    Store It Right •    Use it all INTRO •    Food waste stats •    Money wasted per household •    When you throw food away, you are throwing both money AND nutrition away Have a Food Plan •    Food planning, in lieu of meal planning •    Consider batch cooking – grains, ground beef, chicken breasts – then use in another meal to save time or freeze them cooked. •    Take inventory once a week in your kitchen – what do you already HAVE, and what do you NEED – fridge, freezer, pantry shelves. THEN make your shopping list.  •    Use your freezer!! Take inventory for “what do I need to cook or freeze within the next few days?” Cook it or freeze it!!  •    Keep in mind that cooking food can lengthen its life – for instance, spinach – cook the bag even if you aren’t going to eat it – it’ll last cooked longer, and you can throw it into an omelet or soup or freeze for another time. Same with meats. Shop Smart •    Of course, the #1 way to waste less, is to buy less – buy what you need and can USE. •    Have a plan for everything that goes into your cart. Be a mindful shopper •    Fresh produce tops the list of “most wasted foods” – choose some fresh but also add frozen veggies and fruit to your cart. Frozen vegetables have a comparable, and sometimes a better nutrition profile over fresh. •    Check the freezer section for other products too – frozen shrimp, cooked chicken Store it Right •    Keeping foods stored properly helps preserve the food – this preserves nutrition too! •    There’s a whole section in my book about properly storing produce – there’s a reason for those humidity levers in those drawers in your fridge! •    Essentially – air is an enemy. You want airtight bags or containers. And in many cases moisture is an enemy – delicate produce like greens or berries do not want too much moisture! •    People are super into all sorts of fancy storage containers on social media, but in fact produce manufacturers go to great effort to come up with packaging that works! So keep the apples in bag, keep the berries in their clamshell, etc. •    Best-by, Sell-by Dates! These are quality dates, not food safety dates Other Notes •    You don’t have to follow a recipe exactly – swap ingredients. •    Use Versatile and Multi-purpose Ingredients – plain yogurt (baking, dips, with fruit) •    Staples make meals – canned tomatoes, canned beans, grains (pasta, rice) •    Shop your freezer and pantry! Use AI to figure out what to make with what you have •    Storing food properly keeps it food-safe, but also preserves flavor and nutrition! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min

  6. FEB 13

    What To Eat For Brain Health with Liz Weiss

    Join Liz Weiss, a registered dietitian nutritionist and someone deeply connected to the realities of dementia to learn about the importance of brain health.  Her father, who passed away from Lewy Body Dementia at the age of 91, inspires her ongoing desire to educate others about the role of food in protecting  our brains as we age. One evidence-backed approach she often recommends is the MIND diet, a plan that blends elements of the popular Mediterranean  diet and the DASH diet. What Is the MIND Diet? The MIND diet is an acronym for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. It features 9 nutrient-rich foods (and the occasional glass of wine),  which have been shown to support brain health, and it limits (but does not eliminate) foods such as fried or fast foods, pastries and sweets, and red meat.   Research shows that moderate to strict adherence to the MIND Diet can reduce Alzheimer’s Disease risk by 35% to 53% respectively and slow the rate of  cognitive decline. (Note: Further research is needed to determine the specific effects of the MIND diet on Lewy Body Dementia. Read what the Lewy Body  Dementia Association recommends re: diet and exercise for overall brain health.) Here are the 10 brain-healthy foods emphasized on the MIND diet, along with suggested portions: 1.    Leafy Green Vegetables: At least 6 servings per week (1 serving = 1 cup raw or ½ cup cooked). Examples: spinach, kale, arugula, collards. 2.    Other Vegetables: At least 1 serving per day (1 serving = ½ cup cooked or 1 cup raw). Aim for a variety of colors! 3.    Berries: At least 2 servings per week (1 serving = ½ cup). Blueberries and strawberries are top picks. 4.    Nuts: At least 5 servings per week (1 serving = ¼ cup). Almonds, walnuts, and pistachios are great options. 5.    Beans: At least 3 servings per week (1 serving = ½ cup cooked). Chickpeas, lentils, and black beans are nutrient powerhouses. 6.    Whole Grains: At least 3 servings per day (1 serving = 1 slice bread or ½ cup cooked grains like quinoa). 7.    Fish: At least 1 serving per week (1 serving = 3–4 ounces). Focus on fatty fish like salmon or sardines. 8.    Poultry: At least 2 servings per week (1 serving = 3–4 ounces). Chicken and turkey are ideal. 9.    Olive Oil: Use as the primary oil in cooking and dressings. 10.    Wine: Up to 1 glass per day, if you drink alcohol. Foods to limit include red meat, butter and margarine, cheese, pastries and sweets, and fried or fast foods. Recipes: https://www.lizshealthytable.com/recipe-index/recipe-index/ Instagram: Where you’ll find even more links to Liz’s Healthy Table Recipes!  https://www.instagram.com/lizweiss/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  7. 12/04/2024

    Watch What You Eat - Teaser

    Watch What You Eat with Carolyn O'Neil - Teaser  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 min
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    Watch What You Eat with Carolyn O’Neil, registered dietitian and culinary journalist, explores the worlds of food, nutrition and cuisine from global trend watching to what to watch out for and always with an eye on culinary adventures.

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