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Practical Nutrition
by Achieving Your Best
Welcome to Practical Nutrition Podcast co-hosted by your favorite Registered Dietitians Cassie Dimmick, ,Amanda Rathbun, Anthony Hales, and Ryleigh Clark of Achieving Your Best Nutrition and Training Center in Springfield, MO. Along with local KY3 News journalist, Maria Neider. Frankly, we're fed up with all the nutrition and fitness nonsense out there. That's why we've created an science-based platform to provide you all with the knowledge and skills you need to Achieve Your Best!
Episodes
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My Alpha-Gal Journey: A Local Dietitian Shares her Story
The AYB dietitians sit down with Melanie Morgan, dietitian at Convoy of Hope. Melanie has struggled with the tick-transmitted illness, alpha-gal, for the last year. She is committed to spreading awareness about the syndrome, helping people find resources to manage it, as well as offering tips for...
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What If I Don't Like Veggies?
Veggies- some of us love them, some of us do not. What determines if someone likes certain foods in adulthood? What can you do if you're trying to expand your palate to accept new foods? The dietitians discuss the importance of veggies, practical tips for making veggies more delicious, and ways…
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Why am I Not Hungry?
Feeling like you don't trust your appetite cues? Not sure what "hungry" or "full" is supposed to feel like? Let's dive into the science behind hunger and fullness. What causes it? What can impact it? What are some practical ways to practice getting in tune with your appetite? The AYB dietitians...
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Should I Take Creatine?
When most people think of creatine, they think of gym bros with big muscles or elite athletes in power-sport events. But what if creatine could be helpful for you too? There's a growing body of research showing that creatine could be beneficial for a variety of populations. Curious about safety,...
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Top 10 Fitness Trends of 2025
Let's forecast some trends for 2025! Each year the American College of Sports Medicine puts out a trend forecast of fitness-related topics. Trainer, Adrianne, joins the dietitians for discussion of each topic. What will be most popular this year for you?
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What is the VO2 Max Test?
Did you know that AYB is one of few facilities in Southwest MO that offers a VO2 Max test? This test is regarded by many as the "gold standard" for cardiovascular wellness. The dietitians discuss the testing procedure, science behind the test, and how you can use the results to improve your...
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Fundamentals in Wellness
This episode is a continuation of the conversation with Coach John Perry about getting really good at the basics and establishing your fundamentals when it comes to your health journey. Amanda, Anthony, and Ryleigh talk about how these mindset shifts can be applied to wellness and how you can set...
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Never Stop Getting Better with Coach John Perry
The dietitians and Maria sit down with special guest, Coach John Perry of the Nixa High School Football Program. John is a certified Mental Performance Coach, and prioritizes mental health in his athletes. He shares with us his journey through football, coaching, producing well-rounded and...
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Local Produce with Farmer Colt Hawkins
We have a special guest with us on the podcast today. Local Farmer Colt Hawkins joins Cassie, Maria, and Ryleigh to tell us all about his farm, his passion behind it, and how you can get connected. Colt has built his farm from the ground up and his tests many ways to bring unique, pesticide-free...
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Breaking Free from the Cycle of Emotional Eating
We often refer to food as fuel or medicine, but food can also have emotional ties. Emotional eating can be a major obstacle between feeling stuck and finding freedom from the restrictions of a diet mentality that effect your relationship with food. Ryleigh, Cassie, and Anthony unpack ways to help...
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Tips and Tricks for Balancing Back to School
On this week's episode, Cassie, Ryleigh, and Maria are talking through some ways to navigate the back-to-school season. It's a time of year that requires some restructuring which can be intimidating. There are so many elements to factor back into day-to-day life and it's easy to put yourself and...
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What is The Slow Food Movement?
It's no secret that we live in a fast-paced, fast-food culture. But what would our wellness look like if we slowed down and connected with our food on a deeper level? Learn about the European origins of The Slow Food movement, and how it is impacting the world to create mindful connections…
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FAQs about current weight loss medications
On today's episode, Cassie, Ryleigh, and Maria are revisiting a topic we have talked about before on the podcast but are diving a little deeper into. Weight loss medications have become really prevalent and accessible in the last several years, and they seem to be helping. Cassie talks us through...
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Hydration: Am I Doing it Right?
Today the dietitians discuss hydration, dehydration, electrolytes, fluid needs, and how to stay in tune with the fluid balance of your body.
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Power of the Cross with the Kubik Family
Cassie and Maria had the privilege of talking with Cross Kubik and his parents, Brian and Ashley, about his incredible battles against cancer. At just 2 years old, Cross was diagnosed with cancer, underwent treatment at St. Jude, and cancer free. He lived a healthy life during what he calls "the...
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Troubleshooting Common Challenges to Healthy Living
Have you ever felt like you know what to do when it comes to healthy living but have a hard time making it happen? In this episode, Cassie, Ryleigh, and Maria talk through some ways we have been able to save time, money, and energy when it comes to meal planning. We cover some grocery shopping...
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Protein with the Pros
On today's episode, we're talking about all things protein. With a "high protein" craze happening right now, it can be challenging to figure out how much protein is right for you. We talk through what the research says, why protein is important, good sources of protein, and discuss some ways to...
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RD2GO- Local Meal Prep Service
Today, we have a conversation with the dietitian-owners of RD2GO. This is a new, local meal prep service owned and operated by 3 registered dietitians who put together weekly menus that utilize fresh, local ingredients for meals that are ordered online and can be picked up or delivered to your...
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Tracking Health Progress without "Tracking"
Macros, weight, calories, steps, ounces, reps, sets... There are SO many things we're told we need to "track" in order to stay on-track in a health journey. But what would happen if you didn't "track?" How would your health journey change? Let's discuss the pros and cons of "tracking" while…
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Motivation Vs. Discipline
What is the difference between motivation and discipline? Which one is most important in a health journey? How can you learn to increase these?
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Do I Have Hunger Cues?
The feeling of biological hunger cues may be experienced in a variety of ways, with different sensations in different parts of the body. It can vary from person to person. People may assign different qualities to the experience. For example, feeling mildly hungry may be enjoyable, while feeling...
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Fostering Healthy Connections & Communities
Wide-ranging research suggests that strong social ties are linked to a longer life. Having deep connections with others and a shared community can provide various mental and physical benefits due to improved sleep, emotional regulation, and making more healthful choices. In contrast, loneliness…
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The Power of Positivity
As humans, we naturally have a negativity bias: a brain that constantly sees the worst case scenario. This can serve as protection, but can also cause stress. How much time are YOU spending in fight-or-flight mode? How strong is YOUR negativity bias? How can we spend less time fight-or-flighting...
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Loving Your Body vs. Treating Your Body with Love
Ask yourself this question: What's the difference between loving your body and treating your body with love? What are some ways you are already doing these things? Which is more sustainable for you? What does this like like for your healthiest, ideal self? Let's talk about unpacking thoughts and...
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The 75 Hard Mental Toughness Program: Is it right for me?
Today the dietitians and Maria discuss everything you need to know about the 75 Hard mental toughness program. What is it? What are the pros and cons? Is it right for you? Let's find out!
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Peeing Myself Isn't Normal? Dr. Ali Talks Pelvic Floor Therapy
Leaking when you laugh, jump, or cough? Pain in your pelvis, tailbone, or pubic bone? Struggling to engage your core during exercise? These symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction are common, but NOT normal. The dietitians and Maria chat with Dr. Ali from 417 Female about pelvic floor health and how...
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Healthy Holiday Tips
The holidays are a joyful time of year filled with family, friends, parties, cheesy Christmas movies, and of course- delicious foods, sweets, and beverages. It’s a time when we put aside our woes… and sometimes our nutrition and fitness routines. A 2015 study by Harvard University found that...
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What Type of Coaching Style is Best for my Health Journey?
We welcome newest dietitian, Anthony. The dietitians and Maria discuss types of coaching styles, the pros and cons of each, and how to help you identify which style will help you achieve your best.
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Credible or Concerning? Part 2: Validity of Popular Wellness Tests
The dietitians and Maria discuss the validity of 4 common wellness tests: IgG "Food Sensitivity" Test, Hormone Tests, Cortisol/Stress Tests, and DNA Nutrigenomics Tests. Are they worth the money? Are these backed by science? Are the tests necessary for my wellness journey? Are the results being...
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Credible or Concerning? Healthcare Professionals & Scopes of Practice
Have you ever had a gut feeling that a health professional's advice might be a little... concerning? Unfortunately, that is becoming more common as wellness becomes a trendy place to spend more time and money. The dietitians and Maria break down the scopes of practice for specific health care...
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"Self-Awareness is the First Step"
In this episode the dietitians and Maria interview AYB client, Christian Seyler. Cristian is a 23-year-old engineering student who has used nutrition and training services at AYB for the past 7 months. During his time here, he has made remarkable strides in his health goals. Christian discusses…
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Tick-Bite-Induced Meat Allergy: Alpha-Gal Syndrome
In the world of (what seems like) a zillion different kinds of allergies, there's a new addition that has caught everyone slightly off guard, and it’s caused by a tick bite! The attention of researchers and healthcare professionals have been drawn to learn about a new allergy: Alpha-Gal Syndrome...
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Artificial Sweeteners: The Sugar of the Future?
Artificial sweeteners (also called low-calorie sweeteners, non-caloric sweeteners, and sugar substitutes) have been around for over 100 years. They became extremely popular during the 1950s-1980s by ultra-processed food and beverage companies as a “healthier alternative” for those with diabetes...
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Pre-Workout Supplements: Helpful or Hype?
As sports dietitians, we have been using the words “pre-workout” for years, but what most people think about when they hear “pre-workout” is totally different from what we have been talking about. Nowadays, the term “Pre-workout" is more about which pre-workout supplement you use instead of “what...
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Are You Addicted to Sugar?
Today we are talking about SUGAARRR (cue the Maroon 5 song). Sugar is one of the most consumed items across the US. The American Heart Association recommends 25g or less of ADDED sugar daily. This is about 4-5 teaspoons of sugar per day. This seems reasonable, but did you know the average person...
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Muscle Soreness & Fitness Recovery Trends
Whether you’re a long-time fitness enthusiast, or a fitness newbie, you have probably experienced muscle soreness after a hard workout. Recovery is one of the most vital parts of a health journey, because it allows you to live with less soreness, have quick turnaround time between workouts, and...
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Nutrition & Sleep
That illusive good night's sleep: everyone wants it, but few of us get it. How can we use nutrition to improve our sleep? How can we learn more about our own sleep cycles? What does a healthy bedtime routine look like? The dietitians share research-based information about improving sleep patterns.
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Why Are You HANGRY?
Everyone has felt like this before: hungry and angry, or hangry! What causes us to feel this way? How can we get more in touch with our hunger cues? How can we improve our nutrition to prevent that hangry feeling?
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Should You Try Yoga?
Featuring special guests Nikki and Stephanie: co-owners of SUMITS Hot Yoga in Springfield, MO. We discuss the health benefits of yoga, how it compliments other types of fitness, misconceptions, classes that SUMITS offers, and what to expect for your first class.
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5 Components of a Well-Rounded Fitness Routine
Today we discuss the 5 most important components of a well-rounded fitness routine. We walk through recommendations and benefits of cardio, strength training, balance, mobility, and recovery. The dietitians chat about their favorite types of exercise.
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Is Ozempic Safe for Weight Loss?
It's all over the news: Diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy being used for their side effect of weight loss in non-diabetics. Is this safe? Is it effective? What are the side effects? What are the positive effects? The dietitians and Maria discuss the facts behind these drugs.
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Factors that Impact Body Image Pt 2: The Adult & Parent Perspective
Today we continue our discussion on body image. What affects it? How can we improve it? How can we help others have a positive body image? We chat about non-appearance compliments, affirmations, mindfulness, and how parents and adults can lead by example with body positivity for younger generations.
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Factors that Impact Body Image Pt 1: A Teen's Perspective (Special Guest: Madison Dimmick)
Today we discuss the factors that can impact body image with special guest: Cassie's 19 year-old daughter, Madison Dimmick. She shares her insight on body image as a child, pre-teen, and young adult. We also discuss ways that parents can talk to their children about body image and social media....
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Nutrition in the NFL with Dylan Cole
We sit down with NFL linebacker Dylan Cole to discuss his personal wellness journey and nutrition/wellness in the NFL. Dylan is a local athlete who played for Logan-Rogersville High School, Missouri State University, the Houston Texans, and now the Tennessee Titans. Learn about his workout...
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Ways Your Partner/Spouse Can Support Your Health Journey
A delicate dynamic to navigate: How to be a supportive partner during someone's health journey. Be encouraging, but not pushy. Be interested, but not too inquisitive. How do we get on the same page with our partner to find balance and compromise when it feels like things are changing? We'll break...
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Special Guest: Private Chef Anna
We are joined by local private chef, Anna Saunders. Among her many talents, she is a chef, recipe and menu developer, as well as a food stylist. Anna's niche is preparing fresh, healthy foods, with uber-artistic plating, using many ingredients that she forages from local wildlife. Today we chat...
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What is a Reducetarian?
Today we discuss the newest nutrition category of "-etarians".... Reducetarians. What is it? Are you one? If you want to be one, what are some steps you can take to become one? We also discuss the impact of eating animals vs. eating plants has on the environment, and how we can include more…
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Guest: Amy Anfinson- Positive Change Coach & Intuitive Mentor
We welcome our guest, Amy Anfinson with Amy Anfinson Coaching! Amy is a positive change coach and intuitive mentor. She discusses her business and how she built her career. She also shares with us the power of positive self-talk, being in-touch with our emotions, daily meditation, journaling, and...
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Updated Colon Cancer Prevention & Screening Guidelines
Oh the dreaded colonoscopy... But is it really that bad? Learn about the updated guidelines for colon cancer screening and prevention. Cassie shares her personal experience with a recent colonoscopy and encourages everyone to get tested! Follow us on social media: Facebook – Achieving Your Best...
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Parasite Cleanse Review
There have been countless FADS, detoxes, diets and more that have been popularized on various social media platforms. The newest buzz on Tik Tok is something called Parasite Cleanses. This is described as any supplement, diet or other “detox” product that is intended to eliminate parasites from...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Practical Nutrition Podcast co-hosted by your favorite Registered Dietitians Cassie Dimmick, ,Amanda Rathbun, Anthony Hales, and Ryleigh Clark of Achieving Your Best Nutrition and Training Center in Springfield, MO. Along with local KY3 News journalist, Maria Neider. Frankly, we're fed up with all the nutrition and fitness nonsense out there. That's why we've created an science-based platform to provide you all with the knowledge and skills you need to Achieve Your Best!
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