Dishing Up Nutrition

What does it look like to build lasting nutrition habits while navigating serious health challenges? Registered dietitian Melanie Beasley welcomes longtime client and breast cancer survivor Liz to share her personal journey through breast cancer recurrence, digestive issues, autoimmune conditions, and her recovery. Hear how individualized nutrition guidance, practical meal planning, and ongoing support helped Liz feel more confident caring for herself through surgeries, radiation, and everyday life. Her story is a heartfelt reminder that meaningful lifestyle changes don't have to happen alone.

Dirty sodas are taking over social media, but what's really in these colorful, customizable drinks? Registered dietitian Brandy Buro breaks down the popular dirty soda trend, including how much added sugar can be hiding in soda, flavored syrups, and creamers. Learn how regularly drinking sugary beverages can affect blood sugar, weight management, and long-term health, plus simple ways to make a delicious, lower-sugar dirty soda at home using sparkling water, fresh fruit, and other flavorful ingredients.

Ever notice that after a poor night's sleep, you're hungrier and craving more sugar or carbs? Licensed nutritionist Kara Carper and registered dietitian Brandy Buro explain how lack of sleep can affect hunger hormones, blood sugar, and the brain's response to food, making cravings harder to manage. Learn how poor sleep may affect weight management, what to eat after a restless night to support steady energy, and practical sleep and nutrition habits to help break the cycle of fatigue and cravings.

Are you getting enough potassium in your diet? Registered dietitian Alyssa Krejci explains why this essential electrolyte matters for heart health, blood pressure, muscle function, and fluid balance. Discover potassium-rich foods beyond bananas, simple ways to get more potassium through everyday meals, and what low or high blood potassium levels may mean for your health. Plus, learn why getting potassium from food is generally preferable to taking supplements without medical guidance.

Could unexplained itching, headaches, digestive issues, or reactions to certain foods be related to histamine? Registered dietitians Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent explain the differences between histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), including common symptoms, potential triggers, and the role of nutrition. Learn which foods may be high in histamine, why freshness and food preparation matter, and how an individualized low-histamine diet can help identify triggers without unnecessarily restricting your food choices.