Dishing Up Nutrition

Cooking for one can feel like more effort than it’s worth, but it doesn’t have to mean takeout, snack dinners, or eating the same leftovers all week. In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, Kara shares simple, practical strategies to make solo cooking easier, more flexible, and more nourishing. If you’re in a season of cooking for yourself, this episode will help you make real food feel doable again. 
 

Learn the basics of endometriosis: what it is, common symptoms, and why diagnosis can take years. In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, Kara Carper and Brandy Buro explain how inflammation, hormone imbalance, and gut health all contribute to this condition. Discover practical, nutrition-based strategies, including anti-inflammatory foods, essential supplements, and lifestyle habits, that may help reduce pain and support overall wellness for those living with endometriosis.

In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, dietitian Amy Crum explains how to identify if you’re lactose intolerant and what symptoms to watch for. Learn the difference between lactose intolerance and dairy sensitivity, why some people have trouble digesting lactose, and how gut health affects this process. If you’ve ever wondered whether dairy is causing your symptoms, this episode offers clear, practical guidance.

After a concussion or traumatic brain injury, many people are told to rest and wait it out. But that is only part of the picture. In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, licensed dietitians Britni Vincent and Brandy Buro share how real food nutrition can play a powerful role in brain recovery. They explain what happens in the brain after injury, why inflammation and blood sugar balance matter, and which foods and supplements may help support healing.

How much should you weigh? In this Ask a Nutritionist episode, dietician Leah Kleinschrodt breaks down common tools like BMI and ideal body weight formulas, where they fall short, and why weight alone doesn’t tell the full story. She also shares the health markers and lifestyle factors that matter more, from blood sugar and cholesterol to energy, sleep, body composition, and sustainable habits.