Bariatric Nutrition, Inflammation, and Emotional Eating | How to Fix Your Relationship with Food

Send us Fan MailWhat’s really causing inflammation, weight struggles, and chronic health issues?In this powerful episode of Beyond My Diagnosis, Michele Weston sits down with registered dietitian Nancy Lum, RD, LDN to unpack the truth about nutrition, processed foods, and the emotional patterns that shape how we eat.This conversation goes far beyond traditional diet advice. Nancy shares what she sees every day in her clinical work, helping patients navigate bariatric surgery, digestive issues, and long-standing eating habits that are difficult to break.Together, we explore how inflammation develops, why highly processed foods are at the root of so many chronic conditions, and how small, intentional changes can completely shift your health and energy.Nancy also explains the importance of understanding your body, slowing down while eating, and creating a balanced approach to food that is sustainable long-term.If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, weight management, or knowing what to eat for your health, this episode will give you clarity and practical tools you can start using immediately.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• The real difference between dietitians and nutritionists• How processed foods contribute to inflammation and chronic disease• Why emotional eating and habits are so hard to break• What bariatric patients need to know before and after surgery• How portion sizes and eating speed impact digestion and weight• Why the gut is considered the “second brain”• How to identify real food vs highly processed food• The correct order to eat foods for better digestion and satiety• Why slowing down while eating is critical for your healthAbout the GuestNancy Lum, RD, LDN is a licensed, registered dietitian specializing in GI health, bariatric nutrition, and weight loss. She is the founder of the GI & Bariatric Nutrition Center and has over 19 years of experience helping patients improve their health through sustainable nutrition strategies.Nancy has led bariatric nutrition programs at major hospitals and works with patients managing digestive disorders, emotional eating, and long-term weight challenges. She integrates clinical nutrition with behavioral strategies to help clients create lasting change.Learn More About the GI & Bariatric Nutrition Centerhttps://nutrition5.com/