Nutrition Digest

Tarah Valenti, Alysha Coughler and Summer Marik-Williams

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HEALTH & FITNESS
UPDATED WEEKLY

The most important meal of the day isn't breakfast. It's what you fill your ears and your mind with. We are 3 registered dietitians with backgrounds in athletics who are here to motivate and inspire you to do what it takes to feel good and live happy - and not get lost in all the misinformation and pseudoscience along the way. Come get your weekly Nutrition Digest!

2D AGO

Episode 33: Adaptogens: Stress Support, Performance Tool, or Wellness Hype?

Today we’re talking about adaptogens — major players the wellness space is buzzing about right now. You’ve probably seen: mushroom coffees stress support powders “cortisol balancing” supplements adaptogens being added to everything from protein bars to lattes And they’re being marketed as solutions for: stress anxiety burnout poor sleep fatigue hormone imbalances But today, we want to zoom out and ask a slightly different question: Are adaptogens actually helping… or are they distracting people from the real root causes? And more importantly — where do they fit into nutrition, fueling, and recovery, which is really our lane as dietitians. Episode links: ⁠Work with us: https://nutritiondigestpodcast.my.canva.site/ Subscribe to email list: http://eepurl.com/jmpSXs

54 min
MAR 27

Episode 32: Meal Prep That Doesn't Suck

Today we’re breaking down: - What meal prep actually looks like in real life - How we approach it as dietitians - How to get started in a flexible, sustainable way - And how to make it work whether you’re busy, training, cooking for one, or feeding a family Episode links: ⁠Work with us: https://nutritiondigestpodcast.my.canva.site/ Subscribe to email list: http://eepurl.com/jmpSXs

48 min
MAR 17

Episode 31: Carrageenan, guar gum, and food dyes, oh my!

Carrageenan, guar gum, and food dyes, oh my! There's a lot of buzz around food additives and a TON of misinformation and fear mongering going on. As always, this topic is nuanced. We're here to break it down for you. In this episode we discuss: - What food additives actually are - The science behind common concerns - Which additives people are worried about right now and why - Differences in regulation between the US, Canada, and Europe - And how to think about additives without falling into fear or food obsession Episode links: ⁠- Work with us: https://nutritiondigestpodcast.my.canva.site/ - Subscribe to email list: http://eepurl.com/jmpSXs

41 min
MAR 10

Episode 30: Microplastics In Our Food & Water

Today, we’re breaking down: What microplastics actually are What the science currently shows (and what it doesn’t) Where exposure comes from What’s a legit concern vs an online exaggeration How to choose seafood with minimal microplastics And realistic ways to reduce exposure without spiraling into fear Episode links: ⁠Work with us: https://nutritiondigestpodcast.my.canva.site/ Subscribe to email list: http://eepurl.com/jmpSXs

37 min
MAR 1

Episode 29: Shivani Sharma, RD on Blood Sugar Beyond Diabetes: Using CGMs to Optimize Energy, Metabolism & Health

Today, we have a very special guest joining us — Shivani Sharma. Shivani is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in gut health, metabolic health, insulin resistance, PCOS, and personalized nutrition strategies that help people improve their relationship with food while optimizing long-term health. One of the areas Shivani focuses on is the use of continuous glucose monitors — or CGMs — in non-diabetic populations, and today we’re going to talk about why blood sugar matters for energy, metabolism, cravings, and overall health — even if you don’t have diabetes. Episode links: ⁠Work with us: https://nutritiondigestpodcast.my.canva.site/ Subscribe to email list: http://eepurl.com/jmpSXs

45 min
FEB 16

Episode 28: A Return To Ultra-Thin Beauty Ideals?

Today, we’re diving into something we’ve been seeing everywhere lately — a subtle (or not-so-subtle) shift back toward ultra-thin beauty ideals. From the red carpet to TikTok to the booming GLP-1 industry, the message could be interpreted as — smaller is better. We’d like to unpack this trend that we’ve been noticing, challenge it, and reframe. Episode links: ⁠Work with us: https://nutritiondigestpodcast.my.canva.site/ Subscribe to email list: http://eepurl.com/jmpSXs

32 min
FEB 2

Episode 27: Nutrition for Muscle Growth: Fueling Strength & Hypertrophy

In this episode we cover all things muscle mass: - Why protein isn't the only macro you should be focused on when trying to build muscle - What popular workouts aren't going to get you the gains you're looking for - Common mistakes when trying to gain mass - What exactly is hypertrophy? - And why you should stop worrying about getting "bulky" Episode links: ⁠Work with us: https://nutritiondigestpodcast.my.canva.site/ Subscribe to email list: http://eepurl.com/jmpSXs

1h 1m
JAN 26

Episode 26: Food Tracking vs. Obsessing: Finding the Right Balance

Today we’re talking about tracking: who it’s for, who it might not be for, how to do it well, and how to avoid the pitfalls of becoming overly obsessed. We’re in the thick of New Year’s resolution season — and one of the first things people do is download a food tracking app. Although tracking can be a great tool, jumping straight into calorie counting without understanding meal structure, macronutrients, or energy needs can lead to confusion, restriction, and burnout. Episode links: ⁠Work with us: https://nutritiondigestpodcast.my.canva.site/ Subscribe to email list: http://eepurl.com/jmpSXs

40 min

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The most important meal of the day isn't breakfast. It's what you fill your ears and your mind with. We are 3 registered dietitians with backgrounds in athletics who are here to motivate and inspire you to do what it takes to feel good and live happy - and not get lost in all the misinformation and pseudoscience along the way. Come get your weekly Nutrition Digest!

Creator

Tarah Valenti, Alysha Coughler and Summer Marik-Williams
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

32
Rating

Clean