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Dr. Joan Salge Blake

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Welcome to Spot On! hosted by Dr. Joan Salge Blake, Author, Media Expert, and Nutrition Professor at Boston University. Spot On! covers timely nutrition, health, and wellness topics along with offering accurate and practical information in an entertaining format. The guests are experts in the their fields, ready to cut through media hype and misinformation, to provide you will advice that is, well, Spot On!
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Ozempic and Wegovy. You have heard of these names and know that these medications are being used for the management of diabetes and weight loss. But do you know how they work in the body and if they are effective in the long term? This week, we take a deep dive into this category of anti-obesity drugs with Yoni Freedhoff, MD, Associate Professor of…
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It's a wrap! Season 9 was chock-full of expert guests providing their thought-provoking wisdom on topics ranging from cultural diversity in foods to sustainability, the booming no and low alcohol beverages brands, TikTok craziness, and the truth about pesticides. We want to thank all of our listeners for subscribing to Spot On! and contributing to …
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TikTok have over 135 million users in the United States and over 30% of them say they regularly get their news from the app. This is a huge problem as there is a rampart amount of health misinformation on this platform. Nutrition Expert, Steph Grasso, RDN, who has over 2 million followers shares with us the Top Ten Craziest nutrition trends on TikT…
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Over 80% of Americans say they often or sometimes get news, including health information from a smartphone, computer or tablet. Unfortunately, there is so much health #misinformation and #disinformation in this space that have been shown to have dangerous results. Health advocate guru, Tim Caulfield, explains how to protect yourself.…
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And that's a wrap! Here is the recap of Season 7 covering everything from added sugars to how your diet may be impacting your mental health. We want to thank all of our listeners for subscribing to Spot On! and contributing to over 115,000 plays to-date! We couldn't have done it without you. Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.…
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We are consuming approximately 17 teaspoons of added sugars daily. No, I am not kidding. Researcher Dr. Michael Goran and author of Sugarproof Kids will enlighten you on how added sugars affect your health, where to find them in your diet, and what strategies you can use to ratchet down your sweet tooth. It's a sweet listen. Thank you for listening…
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If you're answering your phone, reading your emails and text messages, or using social media, you're a target for scammers. Consumer Reports, Investigative reporter, Octavio Blanco, joined me to discuss how to stop a scam and protect yourself. This episode is fascinating and a must listen to! Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook…
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We are throwing over 130 Billion pounds of edible foods annually in the trash can. Seriously?? We might as well just mosey up to the landfill, open our wallets, and toss $10 and $20 in the pile of rubbish as we are wasting our hard earned money by tossing out edible food. Rosanne Rust, RDN, author of Zero Waste Cooking, shares with us tips on how t…
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Should your diet include SMASH foods? The answer is YES if you want to live longer and healthier. Our guest speaker, Maya Feller, RDN, and nutrition expert for Good Morning America, is here to answer all of your questions about SMASH, which are specific fish you should be eating, and how to get them in your diet. Thank you for listening! Find us on…
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We are continually hearing in the media about trendy foods that that sound healthy but the question is: are they really as angelic as they sound? In this episode, Skylar Griggs, RDN, sets us straight on how to spot foods that do or do not live up to their hype. Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.…
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This episode is geared to answering all the questions you may have on CBD. Janice Newell Bissex, RDN and Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, and professor of cannabis therapy at John Patrick University School of Integrative & Functional Medicine join me to help us understand the world of CBD, also referred to as cannabis, and what the latest research i…
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Would you change your diet if it can improve your mental health? Evidence suggests certain dietary patterns containing specific nutrients can reduce symptoms of some of the most common mental health disorders. We have invited our recurring guest, Toby Amidor, on SpotOn! to share with us her expertise on mental health nutrition. For the past 13 year…
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A healthier drinking option with a similar experience and lots of fun? Yes, please! We have been seeing a trend in the Sober Curious Movement so we're starting off Season 7 with Goodbye Booze, Hello Mocktails with Diana Licalzi, RDN, and author of the book, Mocktail Party. She tells us why many folks are looking to Rethink Their Drink, yet still ha…
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Wrapped! It was another successful season thanks to our amazing experts and the Spot On! team. Have a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones. Stay safe and stay healthy. Love, Spot On! --- Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake…
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Fermented foods are not only delicious but also gut-healthy. Dr. Christopher Gardner is here to share with us about some of his >25 years-research, examining what to eat and what to avoid for optimal health. He holds a PhD in Nutrition Science and is a Professor of Medicine at Stanford. Most recently his research interests have expanded to include …
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Is Intuitive Eating the key to a balanced nutrition plan? Our guest today, Elyse Resch, MS, RDN is a nutritionist therapist with 39 years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Heath at Every Size. Through her work with the prevention and healing of eating disorders, Elyse will guide us as we learn to love our own bo…
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85% of Americans have at least one caffeinated beverage every day. What does this do to our health? Caitlin Dow, PhD who is a Senior Nutrition Scientist at the Center for Science in the Public Interest is joining us on this episode to explain the different perspectives on caffeine and its effects on our bodies. Listen now and get in the buzz. --- T…
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Your diet matters as it influences future generations. What? Find out why you are what your grandparents ate through this week's discussion with Judith Finlayson, a bestselling author who has written books on a variety of subjects, from personal well-being and women’s history to developmental science. She is a former national newspaper columnist fo…
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Plant-based protein is a must-try as it is gradually becoming the new food staple for a healthy and balanced diet. Sharyn Murray, a Senior Investor Engagement Specialist at The Good Food Institute came on SpotOn! to share her expertise from working for GFI, the leading nonprofit and think-tank within the alternative protein industry. GFI exists to …
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The pandemic has had a “shadow epidemic” of mental health and substance use problems. Surveys are showing that a significant chunk of the population increased their drinking during the pandemic, and these patterns are likely to continue, leading to predictable poor health consequences. David Jernigan, PhD will be joining us on this episode to discu…
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Is a large breakfast beneficial for your health? What is the secret behind portion control? To kick off Season 6 of Spot On!, we are welcoming back Sangeeta Pradhan who is the Diabetes Program Coordinator of Charles River Medical Associates and is currently the Chair of the Central Massachusetts Dietetic Association. Sangeeta is a sought-after prof…
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