Dishing Up Nutrition

Should you eat before a workout, after a workout, or both? In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, dietitians Leah and Teresa  break down how to fuel your body for better energy, performance, recovery, and long-term results. They discuss the pros and cons of fasted workouts, the importance of protein and carbohydrates, meal timing, hydration, and common mistakes that can leave you feeling exhausted, sore, or constantly hungry.

Do your seasonal allergies come with bloating, reflux, nausea, diarrhea, or other digestive issues? In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, Leah Kleinschrodt explains the surprising connection between allergies, gut health, and the immune system. She breaks down how histamine, inflammation, leaky gut, and post-nasal drip can all contribute to digestive symptoms during allergy season and why your gut plays a major role in overall allergy resilience.

Healthy aging skin starts from the inside out. In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent discuss how nutrition impacts collagen production, skin elasticity, hydration, inflammation, and overall skin health as we age. They explain why wrinkles, dryness, bruising, and thinning skin are often connected to what’s happening internally and how real food nutrition can help support stronger, healthier skin naturally.

Looking for summer dessert ideas that won’t send your blood sugar soaring? In this episode, dietitian Amy Crum shares her top 10 favorite real-food summer treats, like protein whipped cream with fresh fruit, cottage cheese chocolate pudding, peanut butter banana bites, homemade popsicles, yogurt bark, fruit crisps, and more. Learn how to enjoy sweet snacks at gatherings or at home, all while keeping your energy steady and cravings in check. Plus, get tips for cool, refreshing summer drinks that satisfy without a sugar crash. Perfect for anyone wanting delicious, easy, blood sugar-friendly desserts for the hottest days of the year!

Heartburn and acid reflux are often brushed off as “normal,” but chronic reflux can lead to much more serious issues, including GERD and Barrett’s esophagus. In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, Brandy Buro and Kara Carper explain what acid reflux actually is, why it happens, and how nutrition plays a key role in healing the gut and reducing symptoms naturally.