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Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc.
Learn the connection between what you eat and how you feel. Join us each week as licensed nutritionists and dietitians from Nutritional Weight & Wellness share practical, real-life solutions for healthier living through balanced nutrition. For over 25 years, we’ve helped thousands of clients and listeners discover how real food – animal protein, healthy fat, nutrient-dense carbohydrates – can increase energy, stabilize moods, jumpstart metabolism, eliminate cravings, restore digestion, balance hormones and so much more! For recipes, articles and more, visit us at weightandwellness.com
Maintaining Joint Health
Kara Carper and Kate Crosby discuss ways to prevent joint pain like osteoarthritis using real foods, how sugar creates inflammation in the joints, and the role of healthy fats and protein in tissue repair.
45:4129/04/2012
Nutritional Needs of the Developmentally Delayed
Darlene Kvist and Cassie Weness discuss the importance of eating nutrient-dense, real foods for the developmentally delayed with special guest Shaina Robb.
44:0523/04/2012
The Fear of Letting Go of Your Favorite Food
The harmful effects of sugar have been getting a lot of press lately, which is great, but how do you actually go about cutting sugar out of your diet? Today, Dar Kvist and Anna Derhak discuss the Fear of Letting Go of Your Favorite Food with lots of healthy snack alternatives.
48:2917/04/2012
Gluten-Free Eating
About a third of our population has a gluten sensitivity; many who've attempted to go gluten-free have run into challenges. Today, Cassie Weness and Lea Wetzell discuss how to make the transition to gluten-free living painless and enjoyable with tips for how to get the kids on board too!
44:1309/04/2012
Fibromyalgia
Today Darlene Kvist and Anna Derhak discuss common causes of fibromyalgia and nutritional solutions. They also discuss the role of vitamin D and sleep as well as some supplements for seasonal allergies.
45:3101/04/2012
Family Obesity
Many people believe that if obesity runs in their family there is nothing they can do about it. Today Darlene Kvist and Nell Kauls discuss familial habits that can lead to obesity for generations to come and how to break the cycle.
45:3426/03/2012
Why We Get Fat
Darlene Kvist and Lea Wetzell chat with best-selling author Gary Taubes about his book, Why We Get Fat. Learn why the diet and nutrition ideas we commonly hear are all wrong and not based in science.
47:0619/03/2012
Skin Problems: Acne, Rosacea, and Eczema
Find the answers to these common skin problems today as Cassie Weness and Kate Crosby discuss inflammation and it's affects on your skin.
47:2112/03/2012
PCOS
PCOS may be under diagnosed in many women which can lead to other severe health issues such as infertility, diabetes, and heart disease. Listen today as Kara Carper and Cassie Weness discuss signs and symptoms and tips to help prevent and reverse this disorder.
48:0604/03/2012
Hot Flash: Nutrition for Menopause
This week Dar Kvist and Kara Carper discuss ways to prevent the unpleasant symptoms that menopause can bring about. Get your questions answered!
44:5627/02/2012
Nutritional Strategies to Manage Asthma
Cassie Weness and Lea Wetzell continue a conversation from a previous show about Nutritional Solutions to Manage Asthma. Learn which foods to avoid and which foods can help prevent inflammation related to asthma symptoms.
45:2421/02/2012
The Health Secrets Your Hair, Skin and Nails Reveal
Understand the health secrets your hair, skin, and nails reveal today with Darlene Kvist and Cassie Weness, along with special guest, Jim McAfee, author of Your Body's Sign Language.
45:0112/02/2012
Avoiding the Senior Moments
Could improving your memory and eliminating brain fog be as simple as giving up your diet coke habit? Tune in today as Darlene Kvist and Kate Crosby discuss Avoiding the Senior Moments.
43:4305/02/2012
All Month at the Gym & Still No Weight Loss
Not making as much progress as you'd hoped at the gym this year? Maybe your diet could be to blame. Today, Kara Carper and Cassie Weness discuss common nutritional problems that might be getting in the way of your weight loss goals. Lots of callers ask great questions; tune in to get your questions answered!
44:0529/01/2012
Willpower: The Biochemical Connection
Do you have enough willpower? Is your lack of willpower causing you to lose sight of your weight-loss goals? Listen this week as Darlene Kvist and Anna Derhak discuss new research on willpower and how you can get more!
46:0223/01/2012
The New Science of Weight Loss—More than Eating off Small Plates
Learn the New Science of Weight Loss from Darlene Kvist, Kate Crosby, and special guest Nell Kauls, a Nutritional Weight & Wellness client who has lost 90 pounds by living the Weight & Wellness way!
45:4815/01/2012
Obesity is a Chronic Disease
45:2914/01/2012
Losing Those Same Ten Pounds
If you made a New Years resolution to lose some weight and get healthy this year, this show is for you! Darlene Kvist and Wendy Cates-Dancer discuss how to overcome those sugar and carb cravings and stop the weight gain and weight loss cycle.
46:1602/01/2012
Foods Bad for Asthma, Foods Good for Asthma
Listen today as Cassie Weness and Lea Wetzell discuss how to prevent asthma flare ups, especially during the holidays.
43:3619/12/2011
Nutrition to Prevent Cold Sores, Shingles, and Other Viruses
Nobody like getting cold sores and they seems to be especially prevalent during the winter months. Shingles outbreaks are on the rise along with many other viral infections. Listen today as Darlene Kvist, Anna Derhak, and Tamara Brown discuss ways to keep your immune system healthy this winter.
43:5912/12/2011
Ask The Nutritionist _ December 5, 2011
Get your questions answered by licensed nutritionist Darlene Kvist and Kate Crosby!
48:2305/12/2011
Foods to Reduce Aches and Pains
Are your joints creaky? Do you have osteoarthritis or other joint problems? Listen today as Darlene Kvist and Tamara Brown discuss Foods to Reduce Aches and Pains.
44:1828/11/2011
Nutrition During Pregnancy and Nursing
If you or someone you know is pregnant or nursing, this is the show for you! Learn what foods to eat and what to omit to avoid gestational diabetes, pre-term labor, and increase baby's immune health. Kara Carper, Anna Derhak, and Amy Ranae discuss Nutrition During Pregnancy and Nursing on Dishing Up Nutrition.
44:4620/11/2011
Vitamin D and SAD
10-20% of American suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder every winter, especially in northern states like Minnesota. Listen today as Darlene Kvist, Lea Wetzell and Amy Ranae discuss the importance of Vitamin D in preventing SAD.
44:3513/11/2011
Cholesterol
Are you confused about what your cholesterol numbers mean? Do you realize that you need to make a change but aren't sure where to start? This show is for you! Darlene Kvist and Wendy Cates-Dancer with special guest Greg Peterson from Nutri-Dyn discuss what your cholesterol numbers actually mean, why they're high, and how to lower them through nutritional changes and supplements.
43:5306/11/2011
Stopping Your Sugar Addiction
Sugar addicition is major problem in our country today which can lead to type II diabetes, obesity, heart disease and much more. If you can't say no to chips, pasta, bread, candy, cookies, or other sweets, this is the show for you! Tune in today as Wendy Cates-Dancer and Kate Crosby discuss Stopping Your Sugar Addiction and Sugar Addicition Awareness Month.
41:2131/10/2011
Alzheimer's Prevention
Alzheimer's is becoming an epidemic in this country. Listen this week as Dar Kvist and Wendy Cates-Dancer discuss how to prevent this terrible disease. Also, special guest Jill Escher swings by to discusses her book: Farewell, Club Perma-Chub, A Sugar Addict's Guide to Easy Weight Loss.
43:2424/10/2011
GERD and Acid Reflux
Got heart burn? These days antacids are given out like candy; they're even prescribed to babies! Listen this week as Cassie Weness and Mary Hauge discuss why acid blockers are not the best route for treating acid reflux and what you can do to prevent this uncomfortable problem.
43:5116/10/2011
Ask The Nutritionist _ October 9, 2011
Call in today to get your nutrition questions answered by Darlene Kvist and Lea Wetzell!
46:1109/10/2011
Diabetes Prevention
Today, 1 in 3 Americans is diabetic or pre-diabetic. Find out what you can do to prevent diabetes from developing or begin to reverse diabetes in your life. Today, Darlene Kvist and Kristen Gunderson discuss Diabetes Prevention.
45:5202/10/2011
Food and Learning: Smart Foods, Smart Brains
If you have ever experience brain fog or trouble remembering a word? Maybe you have trouble focusing or have been diagnosed with ADHD. Listen this week as Darlene Kvist and Cassie Weness discuss real foods for brain health.
43:4926/09/2011
Sleep Your Way to a Better Memory, Metabolism and Moods
Are you having a tough time getting a good nights sleep? Lack of sleep can cause big problems with moods and metabolism. Listen today to find out how to get better sleep. Darlene Kvist, LN, Lea Wetzell, LN, and Anna Derhak, LN discuss how to Sleep Your Way to a Better Memory, Metabolism, and Mood!
44:5919/09/2011
Prostate Problems? What You Can Do.
The prostate is a small gland but it can cause big problems. Tune in this week as Darlene Kvist, Wendy Cates-Dancer, and special guest Greg Peterson from Nutrition Dynamics discuss how to keep the prostate healthy.
43:3111/09/2011
Foods to Manage Arthritis Pain
Learn how eating real foods can help reduce or eliminate your arthritis pain and even eliminate the need for prescriptions! Today, Darlene Kvist, Anna Derhak, and special guest Brad Johnson discuss Foods to Manage Arthritis Pain.
45:2121/08/2011
Superfoods: Your Protection in a Cell-Phone World
3g, 4g, wi-fi, cell phones, laptops....the list goes on. With all the technology that surrounds us, how can we protect our bodies from problems and can develop from electromagnetic fields? Listen today as Darlene Kvist, Wendy Cates-Dance, and special guest, Ann Louise Gittleman, discuss her book: Zapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn't Be Your Alarm Clock and 1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution.
45:2014/08/2011
Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity has reached epidemic rates in this country. What are the causes and what can we do about it? Listen this week as Cassie Weness and Kate Crosby discuss this problem.
44:2707/08/2011
Shopping and Eating Gluten Free for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Acid Reflux
Diarrhea? Constipation? Constant stomach aches? So many Americans struggle with these problems that no one likes to talk about. This week, Cassie Weness, Tamara Brown, and Mary Hauge discuss how a gluten-free lifestyle can help heal your gut and end your digestive problems.
46:5031/07/2011
Ending Hot Flashes and Sleepless Nights
Many people struggle with hot flashes and sleepless nights. Tune in this week as Darlene Kvist and Wendy Cates-Dancer discuss solutions for these common problems.
43:0325/07/2011
Are You Carb Sensitive?
Are you carb sensitive? How do you know? Listen this week as Darlene Kvist and and Kara Carper with special guest Jimmy Moore from Livin' La Vida Low-Carb podcast discuss carbohydrate sensitivity.
43:5318/07/2011
The Food Mood Connection
Do you experience low moods? Today Darlene Kvist, LN, and Tamara Brown, RD discuss the connection between poor nutrition and low moods including a new perspective: estrogen dominance.
45:4411/07/2011
Ask The Nutritionist _ July 3, 2011
Get your questions answered this week with Darlene Kvist and Anna Derhak on Ask The Nutritionist!
44:4204/07/2011
The Dark Side of Soy
Think soy is a health food? Many people do, but this week Kara Carper and Kate Crosby discuss the Dark Side of Soy.
45:0327/06/2011
Fatty Liver
This alcohol is the only thing that causes fatty liver? Think again! Sugar is now the leading cause of fatty liver in America! It's even beginning to affect children. Listen this week and Darlene Kvist, Wendy Cates-Dancer, and Lea Wetzell discuss prevention and ways to help heal your liver with food.
44:5120/06/2011
How Supplements Can Reduce Your Health Care Costs
If you want to save money on your health care costs, this show is for you! Pennies a day spent on supplements can save over 24 million dollars in health care expenses of five years! Listen this week as Dar Kvist, Anna Derhak, and special guest Greg Peterson from Nutrition Dynamics discuss which key supplements to take to reduce your health care spending.
45:2013/06/2011
Gas, Bloating, and Diarrhea Oh My!
Most people wouldn't dare talk about such things on the radio, but Cassie Weness and Tamara Brown do! Listen this week to hear them discuss the ins and outs of indigestion.
46:2608/06/2011
Nutrition for Peak Performance
If you or someone you know are a runner or other athlete, this show is for you! Kara Carper and Anna Derhak discuss why eating low fat and high carb is not so good for your body when it comes to sports. Listen in to hear what you should be eating!
47:2430/05/2011
Food Addiction
Can't stop with one? Have problems sticking to a diet? This show is for you! Many people think it's their fault but it's actually a biochemical imbalance. Listen today as Dar Kvist and Wendy Cates-Dancer talk about the biochemistry of cravings and metabolism.
48:3324/05/2011
Nutritional Support for your Thyroid
Rates of thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism are increasing drastically. Tune in this week when Darlene Kvist and Cassie Weness tell you why and how you can improve your thyroid health.
43:1515/05/2011
Know Your Water
Darlene Kvist and Kate Crosby, along with special guest and water expert Richard Grassie, fill us in on how to get the best tasting, and cleanest water you can get to provide the most health benefits!
45:2809/05/2011
Strong, Healthy Bones
Most people don't know that osteopenia and osteoporosis can be reversed. Good news, it can! Listen this week as Tamara Brown and Cassie Weness discuss how good nutrition can help improve your bone health.
43:5001/05/2011