Experiencing a menstrual cycle — or the lack of one — can bring up a lot of questions. Why do I have more bowel movements during my period? How concerned should I be about gaining weight during menopause? And do I need to stop using plastic cutting boards so I don’t get PCOS?

In this episode of On Nutrition, dietitian Danielle Cahalan explains the science behind cycle syncing, tools for navigating menopause, and which diets are ideal for patients with endometriosis and PCOS.

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Dementia is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S., and the most common form, Alzheimer’s disease, is on the rise globally. Although some risk factors are beyond a person’s control, certain diets have been shown to reduce risk. So what should we be eating to improve brain health? Is it all about omega-3s, or is there a secret superfood?

On this episode of On Nutrition, neurologist Dr. Bryan Neth unpacks the best diets for brain health and offers tips for caregivers on how to feed loved ones with dementia.

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It’s more common than ever to hear about gluten sensitivities and celiac disease. But is a gluten-free diet for everyone? How do you know if you need to eliminate gluten? And is the gluten overseas healthier than what we have in the U.S.?

On this episode of On Nutrition, dietitian and nutrition influencer Gabrielle Palmeri talks through the different types of grains, common misconceptions and how to meet your fiber goals — with or without gluten.

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Morning sickness, cravings and a long list of foods you can’t eat — no one said pregnancy was easy.

So, how should you adjust your diet to grow a healthy baby and make the next nine months as smooth as possible?

On this episode of On Nutrition, dietitian Kate Zeratsky shares which nutrients to prioritize, which types of cheese you’ll need to skip and what else to expect when you’re expecting.

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You know you need to make a health change. You want to make a health change. But you don’t have to do it alone. In fact, having a social support system could mean the difference between success and failure.

On this episode of On Nutrition, we talk with Dr. Matthew Clark about the psychology behind making changes, how health changes can affect relationships, and how to navigate holidays, unsolicited advice — even saboteurs.

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You might have noticed that “seed oils” are all over social media lately — and not in a good way. So are they really as bad for you as influencers say?

In this episode of On Nutrition, clinical scientist Dr. Jessie Burns explains the pros and cons of seed oils, the importance of balancing omega-6s with omega-3s, and why roasting your Brussels sprouts in canola oil isn’t the problem.

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Cancer changes everything: your body, your relationships, and of course, what you eat. Nutrition can’t cure cancer (spoiler alert), but it can be a powerful tool to manage symptoms and side effects.

On this episode of On Nutrition, we talk with oncology dietitian Peter Adintori about how to pinpoint nutrition solutions for specific symptoms, and we break down myths about the intersection of food and cancer — and whether it’s okay to eat bacon.

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Tara Schmidt, M.Ed., RDN, LD is the lead dietitian for the Mayo Clinic Diet, host of the Mayo Clinic On Nutrition podcast, and Medical Editor of the Nutrition & Fitness channel.

Today she joins me for a holistic, evidence-based conversation about GLP-1s, where we cut through the misinformation around these drugs and offer information you can really trust.

If you’re already taking Ozempic or Wegovy, you want to start so you can lose weight, or maybe your doctor’s recommending it — this episode is for you.

We discuss:

• What GLP-1s are and how they work
• The place of medication and are these long term drugs?
• Micro-dosing and low-dosing GLP-1s
• Which doctors should be prescribing metabolic drugs
• Regenerative healing from GLP-1s
• The causes of food noise
• Hunger vs appetite
• The triggers for emotional eating
• Why eating for comfort makes sense
• Reclaiming your agency so you want to change (rather than feeling like you “should”)
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