91: The Food and Nutrition Q&A Show with Liz Weiss, MS, RDN

<p>A fews weeks ago, I sent a survey to my readers and listeners asking all sorts of questions including: What's your biggest food or nutrition challenge, question, or concern? The comments came flooding in, and on today's podcast, I answer and address them. With help from my Boston University intern, Jordan Ball, this episode covers everything from meal planning and confusion over carbs to tips for getting quick and healthy meals on the table and strategies for cutting added sugar from the diet. . This show is action packed!</p> <p>I’m joined by my trusty sidekick, Jordan Ball, a Boston University nutrition grad student who is my intern. Jordan recently helped me create a reader survey where people shared their biggest food challenges and questions. Jordan has organized the questions, so she will ask them, and I’ll answer, but we will be sure to get her opinion, too. We will address everything from meal-planning tips to questions about carbs, along with ways to get your teens excited about eating vegetables and healthy family dinner ideas when you’re pressed for time.</p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Get to know Jordan better: she’s in the second year of a three-year program and wants to combine clinical work with a private practice as a dietitian; she currently tries out her cooking skills on her fiance</li> <li>How do I manage to include fruits and vegetables in a busy life?</li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline;"> <ul> <li>Buy pre-sliced produce, use canned or frozen incorporated into everyday meals, and consider batch prepping fresh vegetables to use in quick dishes.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Is it advised to hide vegetables in recipes rather than be honest with a picky eater?</li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline;"> <ul> <li>Rather than hide them, incorporate vegetables into pancakes, smoothies, sauces, etc., and get the kids involved in meal planning and cooking.</li> </ul> </li> <li>If you have a picky eater who only eats fruit, is that cause for concern?</li> <li s