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Spot On!

By Dr. Joan Salge Blake

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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The Latest On Antiobesity Medications

Spot On!Sep 22, 2023

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The Latest On Antiobesity Medications

The Latest On Antiobesity Medications

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 Family Medicine at the University of Ottawa and the Medical Director of the Bariatric Medical Institute and Constant Health.

Sep 22, 202331:22
Season 9 Recap

Season 9 Recap

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 over 155,000 plays to date! We couldn't have done it without you.

May 03, 202314:11
Should You Eat Farm-Raised Or Wild-Caught Fish? The Fishy Facts

Should You Eat Farm-Raised Or Wild-Caught Fish? The Fishy Facts

Many of us know we should eat more seafood but don't understand the difference between raised or caught fish?  Which is more sustainable and healthier for you?  And how the heck do you cook it?  We go fishing for the these facts and more in this episode.

Apr 19, 202330:42
The Truth About Pesticides: Separating Fact From Fiction

The Truth About Pesticides: Separating Fact From Fiction

Pesticides:  Do the Benefits Outweigh the Health Risks?

Apr 05, 202326:48
There's no Vodka in My Vodka: The Non Alcoholic Liquor Trend

There's no Vodka in My Vodka: The Non Alcoholic Liquor Trend

The low and no alcohol beer and liquor category is booming with consumers of all ages buying these products.  What's driving this trend and how do they taste.  Find out more in this episode.

Mar 22, 202327:26
The Top Ten Craziest TikTok Posts

The Top Ten Craziest TikTok Posts

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 TikTok and how they can be harmful.

Mar 08, 202331:35
The Hottest Food Trends This Year

The Hottest Food Trends This Year

This week on SpotOn!, we are talking about the hottest food and dining trends that will be coming your way this year.  Think plant-forward but meat inclusive, climate friendly plant foods, joyful dining experiences and much more!

Feb 22, 202326:36
5 Things You Don't Know About Recycling But Should

5 Things You Don't Know About Recycling But Should

Choosing a sustainable diet is a hot trend but how sustainable is the package or container that the food comes in?  Does recycling really help the environment?  The answer may surprise you. Tune in to learn more.

Feb 08, 202331:22
Eating Back To Our Roots

Eating Back To Our Roots

Maya Feller, RDN, author, ABC Good Morning America nutritionist, author of "Eating Back To Our Roots," discusses why we need to not only eat and cook the way our grandmothers did, but the way EVERYONE's grandmother did.

Jan 25, 202324:45
Season 8 Recap

Season 8 Recap

And that's a wrap! Here is the recap of Season 8 covering everything from bulking up on protein to finding out the latest dope about dopamine. We want to thank all of our listeners for subscribing to Spot On! and contributing to over 135,000 plays to-date! We couldn't have done it without you.

Dec 14, 202209:55
Is Health #Misinformation Making Us Sick?

Is Health #Misinformation Making Us Sick?

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.

Nov 30, 202231:56
What's The Dope On Dopamine?

What's The Dope On Dopamine?

Dopamine is the neurotransmitter involved in reward processing in the brain as it promotes pleasure. Unfortunately, can also dopamine feed into addictive behaviors including the overuse of social media. Dr. Anna Lembke, the author of Dopamine Nation give us the latest dope on dopamine. #Fascinating

Nov 16, 202228:13
What Really Is A Sustainable Diet?

What Really Is A Sustainable Diet?

While consuming a sustainable diet is becoming more popular among consumers, do you really know what eating sustainably really means when it comes to your lifestyle habits?  You may be very surprised.

Nov 02, 202239:54
The Latest On Food Allergies

The Latest On Food Allergies

About 32 million people have food allergies in the US, with over 10% of them occurring in adults.  Tune in to learn more about food allergies and the latest research on preventing one of major allergies that occurs among children. 

Oct 19, 202230:50
Should Your Hair Go On A Diet?

Should Your Hair Go On A Diet?

You diet and lifestyle can have a significant impact on your hair.  In this episode, Dr. Nicole Rogers enlightens us on on the connection.  #Fascinating

Oct 05, 202230:52
Prediabetes: The Latest Problem Among Young Adults

Prediabetes: The Latest Problem Among Young Adults

Approximately 96 million American adults—more than 1 in 3—have prediabetes and about 20% of these folks are young adults.  This episodes takes a deep dive into what prediabetes is and how to reduce your risk.

Sep 22, 202247:58
Do You Need To Beef Up on Protein to Bulk Up?

Do You Need To Beef Up on Protein to Bulk Up?

Leslie Bonci, RD, Sports Dietitian for the NFL Kansas City Chiefs, sets the record straight on how much protein you need to consume daily for healthy muscle mass.  It's more than just that amount you consume; it's also about the quality and timing of your protein intake.  Tune in to hear the latest.

Sep 08, 202227:46
Season 7 Recap
May 11, 202210:40
The Not So Sweet News About Added Sugars
Apr 27, 202234:06
Don't Get Scammed!
Apr 13, 202237:30
One Person's Trash Is Another Person's Dinner: #StopFoodWaste
Mar 30, 202237:53
Why Your Diet Should Include SMASH
Mar 16, 202229:54
Are Halo Foods Really Angelic?
Mar 03, 202228:54
Is CBD Help Or Hype?
Feb 16, 202235:41
Is Your Diet Making You Depressed?
Feb 02, 202225:52
Goodbye Booze. Hello Mocktails
Jan 20, 202226:12
Season 6 Recap
Dec 23, 202109:52
Fermented Foods: Why You Should Be Eating Kombucha, Kimchi, and Kirfer
Dec 16, 202137:09
What is Intuitive Eating?
Dec 01, 202134:19
The Latest Buzz About Caffeine
Nov 09, 202136:46
You Are What Your Grandparents Ate. Seriously?
Oct 28, 202134:09
The Future of Food: Makes Steaks, Eggs, and Dairy From Plants
Oct 14, 202129:03
Did We Drink Our Way Through the Pandemic?
Sep 30, 202128:05
Should You Eat Breakfast Like A King And Dinner Like A Pauper?
Sep 16, 202133:34
Season 5 Recap
Apr 29, 202117:40
What's New With Intermittent Fasting?
Apr 22, 202123:45
What the Heck is the Microbiome?
Apr 15, 202125:22
The Dating Game
Apr 08, 202125:33
Eat to Beat Stress
Apr 01, 202126:39
Cooking for Two or Just YOU!
Mar 25, 202125:53
Setting the Record Straight on Sugar Substitutes
Mar 17, 202124:56
In Tune With Your Immune System
Mar 11, 202122:31
Top 10 Most Googled Diets
Mar 04, 202126:19
Crafty Food Marketing to Dudes
Feb 25, 202126:34
Can You Really Be Healthy at Any Size?
Feb 18, 202123:27
How News Can Confuse
Feb 11, 202126:34
Should You Be Taking Supplements?
Feb 04, 202124:37
Weight Loss: Myths and Facts
Jan 28, 202122:59
Season 4 Recap
Dec 10, 202022:08
Hunger On Campus - Skipping Meals to Save Money
Dec 03, 202027:36