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The Keri Report
by Keri Gans
Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her no-nonsense, straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.
Episodes
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Season 5: Summer Break Mode, Episode 110
It's the end of Season 5, and I'm signing off with a quick note to wish you a happy, healthy, and low-stress summer. No food rules, no pressure—just a reminder to enjoy the season, take care of yourself, and embrace the little things (yes, even the hot dog). I'll be back with Season 6 this fall!...
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Season 5: Creatine: Why It's More Than Just a Gym Supplement Episode 109
Season 5: Creatine: Why It's More Than Just a Gym Supplement Episode 109 Creatine is having a major moment—with claims around brain health, energy, strength, and even healthy aging. But does science support the buzz? In this episode, I'm joined by registered dietitian and performance nutrition...
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Season 5: NAD+ Supplements – Hype or Health Hero? Episode 108
From boosting energy to smoothing wrinkles, NAD+ supplements are making big promises and gaining serious attention. But do these claims hold up to the science, or are we falling for smart marketing? In this episode of The Keri Report, Keri digs into the truth behind the trend with registered...
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Season 5: Can What You Eat Protect Your Brain? Episode 107
Is it really possible to eat your way to better brain health? In this episode of The Keri Report, Keri dives into the MIND Diet, an eating plan designed to support cognitive function and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and age-related memory loss. She's joined by registered dietitian and MIND Diet...
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Season 5: Collagen Decoded: Beauty, Joints & Beyond Episode 106
Collagen is everywhere—from powders to coffee creamers—but do you really know what it does or if you need it? In this episode of The Keri Report, I'm joined by my good friend and fellow RD, Dawn Jackson Blatner, to break down the science behind collagen. We cover what it is, who benefits, how…
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Season 5: Meal Plans: Magic Bullet or Just a Bust? Episode 105
Are meal plans the key to healthy eating—or just another rigid set of rules doomed to fail? In this episode, I'm joined by registered dietitian and Living Plate Rx founder Jeanne Petrucci to explore the truth behind meal planning. We dig into why some plans work and others flop and how to make…
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Season 5: Expo West 2025: Hottest Food Trends, Hype, and What You Need to Know Episode 104
In Episode 104 of The Keri Report, Stefani Sassos, RD, the Nutrition & Fitness Director at Good Housekeeping, and I dive into the biggest food and health trends from Expo West, the leading trade show for natural and organic products. We discuss everything from the rise of colostrum-based products...
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Season 5: The Paleo Diet—Fact vs. Fiction, Episode 103
In this episode of The Keri Report, I share a recent encounter that reignited the ongoing debate around the Paleo diet. To help break down the myths, I'm joined by registered dietitian and nutrition expert Rosanne Rust, the 2024 Media Excellence Award recipient. We dive into the truth about…
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Season 5: The Misconception Behind Probiotics: Debunking the Myths Episode 102
Are all probiotics the same? Do they work instantly? Can they replace a healthy diet? In this episode of The Keri Report, Keri is busting the biggest myths about probiotics and setting the record straight. With probiotics popping up in everything from supplements to skincare, there's a lot of...
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Season 5: Revealing the Truth About Raw Milk, and Other Dairy Myths Episode 101
This week on The Keri Report, Keri breaks down the risks of raw milk amid its growing popularity and her concerns with our new health administration. Plus, she revisits a fan-favorite conversation from episode 7 with registered dietitian Lauren Twigge, where they tackle the biggest dairy myths,...
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Season 5: Seed Oils: Safe OR Scarey? Episode 100
In this centennial episode of The Keri Report, Keri sits down with Dr. Kristina Peterson, an associate professor of nutritional sciences. Together, they dive into the hot topic of seed oils—a widely debated ingredient in the nutrition and wellness world. What are they? And should you be using…
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Season 5: Are These Diet Mistakes Holding You Back? Episode 99
In Episode 99 of The Keri Report, I break down 15 common weight-loss mistakes—from setting unrealistic goals to social media persuasion. Whether you're losing weight or just building healthier habits, these tips will keep you on track. Tune in now for expert advice that actually works! Resources:...
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Season 5: Are Mushrooms Truly a BIG Deal? Episode 98
This week on The Keri Report, Keri sits down with Dr. Sandra Carter, the CEO and Co-Founder of M2 Ingredients, and Dr. Julie Daoust, the Chief Science Officer at M2 Ingredients. The three of them discuss everything related to the vast world of mushrooms, including culinary, functional, medicinal,...
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Season 5: Social Media: Pet-Peeves of 2024 & Dreams for 2025 Episode 97
Welcome back to The Keri Report! This week, Keri sits down with the incredible Jackie London, registered dietitian and author, to break down the wildest nutrition trends that dominated social media in 2024. Together, they sift through the misinformation and tackle the most frustrating fads,...
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Season 5: How to Choose the Best Probiotic For You - Episode 96
If you've ever been confused in the supplement aisle, you are not alone, especially when choosing a probiotic. In this episode, Keri provides 10 questions that can help you make an educated decision before purchasing. You will learn about the different strains of bacteria, how to understand a CFU...
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Season 5: The Truth Behind Food Labels - Episode 95
In this week's episode Keri talks with Bonnie Taub-Dix, a registered dietitian and media expert. They discuss all of the terms you see on your products in the supermarket like "natural", "non-GMO", and "organic", and what these words actually mean. Bonnie shares her insights on how you can be a...
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Season 5: Shoulder Injury, Preventable or Inevitable? - Episode 94
In this episode of The Keri Report, Keri is joined by Dr. John Hinson, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Hinson brings his expert insights into shoulder injuries and other common sports-related injuries, offering valuable advice on prevention, treatment, and recovery. Regardless of your...
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Season 5: Are Multivitamins a Waste of Money, or Not? - Episode 93
In this episode of The Keri Report, Keri sits down with registered dietitian Elizabeth Ward to explore the world of multivitamins and whether or not they are simply a waste of money. They dive deep into recent research highlighting the potential benefits of multivitamins, especially brain health,...
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Season 5: Clearing Up the Soy Confusion - Episode 92
In this episode of The Keri Report, Keri talks with Mark Messina, the Director of Nutrition Science and Research for Soy Nutrition Institute Global. Together, they tackle some of the most common myths surrounding soy milk and its effects on health. From misconceptions about estrogen levels to...
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Season 5: Which Cooking Oil Should You Choose? - Episode 91
In this flavorful episode of The Keri Report, Keri sits down with David Garci-Aguirre, the Vice President of Operations at Corto Olive Oil, to explore behind the scenes of olive oil production and clear up what cooking oil is truly the best on the grocery shelves. David shares his expertise on…
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Season 5 Premiere: Trend Alert! - Episode 90
Welcome back everyone for Season 5 of the Keri Report! We've got a lot to catch up on since the break. This episode I explore trends like drinking baking soda to enhance exercise performance and help acid reflux, colostrum supplements which have been coined "liquid gold", and a summer cleanse…
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Season 4 Finale: It's Ozempic Time, Again! - Episode 89
I've said I'm done with this topic so many times…but I just keep coming back to it, even for the Season 4 finale! I feel like Ozempic has become the Kleenex of anti-obesity drugs - even though it's far from the only one on the market (hello - Wegovy and Mounjaro!) Ubiquitousness aside, their huge...
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Latest Headlines: Celebrity Diets, Popular Drinks, and BUGS…oh, my! - Episode 88
Victoria Beckham is on blast thanks to her husband, David Beckham, sharing her eating habits on a recent podcast - so, I weigh in on HIS weighing in on her diet…and, of course, the diet itself (I am a dietitian, after all.) I also discuss the prebiotic soda Poppi and the value of a newly…
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How to Beat the Summer Heat: Everything You Need to Know about Outdoor Exercise and Hydration - Episode 87
As the temperatures are starting to rise, I know a lot of people have questions about how to safely exercise in the summer - what's the best time to do it outside to stay cool, and what you need to know in order to stay properly hydrated in the heat? Well, we have the answers! I'm joined again by...
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What's The Truth About Dairy? - Episode 7 [Rebroadcast]
Dairy commercials rave about its health benefits, so why are so many people still freaked out by milk? This episode originally aired in 2020...and if anything, people seemed to be MORE freaked out than ever! In this episode I'm joined by Lauren Twigge, aka "The Dairy Dietitian", to help…
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Processed foods: are they as villainous as we think, or just misunderstood? - Episode 86
Processed food, ultra-processed foods, whole foods…the way the media discusses this topic, they use so many different terms that it's enough to make your head spin - and they definitely paint processed foods as the bad guy. But what's the truth? Is processed food as bad as the general public has...
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How much protein do you actually need?- Episode 85
There's a lot of myths around protein intake - how much is too much? Not enough? What if I'm working out a lot, does that change how much protein I need? I don't know about you, but I have lots of questions…and we need a pro to tell us what's real, and how much protein we really need. My guest,...
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Yoga mindset: on AND off the mat! - Episode 84
So, you think yoga isn't for you? Well, maybe you're right! But, also maybe you're wrong. Perhaps, you just never tried the right class - for you. There may be barriers to getting started, but this episode includes great tips to get over the initial hurdle AND the many reasons why you might want...
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Eating disorders and disordered eating: identifying problems with the way we eat - Episode 83
There's lots of judgements that get made based on people's size - if someone is "too thin" they get told to eat more; if someone is "too big" they get told they should be eating less. There's this concept that you can tell if someone suffers from disordered eating based solely on the way they…
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The best and worst fad diets - Episode 82
Each year, the experts at US News evaluate all the latest diet trends - so, what did they find this year? We talk about the best - and the worst - of the fad diet list, and discuss which diets might be worth trying…and which ones DESERVE their place at the bottom of the list! My guest for this...
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Time for your New Year's Resolution Check-in - Episode 81
How's your New Year's resolution going? Well, if you're like two-thirds of the typical population, you've probably already given up: only 36% of resolutions on average make it past January…and only about 9% get carried out for an entire year. Why are we so bad at keeping our resolutions? How can...
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Diet & nutrition trends that are in and out for 2024 - Episode 80
It's a brand new year, so it's the perfect time to look back at the hottest diet and nutrition trends from 2023 and discuss which ones were great, which ones were not-so-good, and which ones we hope fade into the abyss of last year…plus, what will be the new "it" thing for 2024? One of my bestie…
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Is a "weight loss plateau" real? - Episode 79
I love talking about all the schools of thought about weight loss - but I love it even more when I get to talk to someone who is no bullshit, shares the same ideas as me, and loves a good cocktail! Caroline Susie, award-winning registered licensed dietitian, joins me to talk about what exactly a...
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Headlines: 5 "health" habits, the scoop on scooped bagels, and banning brominated vegetable oil - Episode 78
In this episode, I tackle 3 news headlines I've been interviewed for by the media lately: whether 5 top health trends are actually more harmful than healthy; what the heck is a scooped bagel, and is it actually healthier than a non-scooped bagel; and what is brominated vegetable oil (BVO), and…
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What IS the difference between plant-based, plant-forward and vegan? - Episode 77
I can't even tell you how many times I've been asked over the years to explain the difference between plant-based, planet-forward and vegan diets - and to explain how you can follow any of these diets and still get enough protein. So, here it is: the DEFINITIVE conversation to answer these...
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Changing Your Relationship with Sugar - Episode 37 [Rebroadcast]
With Halloween right around the corner, I figured it might be time for a little refresher on our relationships with sugar (especially if you're as psyched about it as my grandkids are!) On average, Americans eat 70% more sugar than their recommended daily requirements. So when it comes to…
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Catching up on, Mostly Ridiculous, Nutrition Headlines - Episode 76
I've been asked to speak about several headline-grabbing nutrition topics in the last couple weeks by various media outlets - and most of them have ranged from somewhat ridiculous, to VERY ridiculous. I dive into four of the top ones: Whether morning workouts are really superior for weight loss.…
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The Real Story: Registered Dietitians & Food Brand Partnerships - Episode 75
The Washington Post recently published an inflammatory article titled: "The food industry pays 'influencer' dietitians to shape your eating habits: Registered dietitians are being paid to post videos that promote diet soda, sugar and supplements on Instagram and TikTok". The thing that this…
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Season 4 Premiere: Diving Deep Into the Alcohol Discussion - Episode 74
Welcome to the premier of Season 4 of the Keri Report! To kick off this season, I dive deep into a topic that concerns a lot of us - especially me! - by looking at the latest news on alcohol that has caused quite a ruckus in the nutrition community. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Eric Rimm, a...
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Turns out I have MORE to say about Ozempic! - Episode 73
Welcome to the last episode of Season 3 of the Keri Report! It's not very often that I revisit a topic twice in the same season (if you want a refresher, listen to Ep 62 Ozempic, The Celebrity Weight Loss Drug: Should We Be Concerned?) but I just can't seem to get away from Ozempic. It is STILL...
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Hot Topics: Berberine & Coffee - Episode 72
The first time I was asked about Berberine was back in February, and thanks to our favorite app (TikTok, of course) it's going viral again as "nature's Ozempic" (if you need a crash course on that, check out my episode from last year about it.) But what is Berberine? Does it actually work for...
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What happens when a Registered Dietitian tries the viral 30-Day McDonald's Challenge?! - Episode 71
One of the TikTok trends that's been making the rounds lately is a fad where people eat at a particular fast food restaurant (hint: it's the one with the golden arches!) every day for anywhere from a month, to 100 days - and the reason it's going viral is because shockingly, people are saying…
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What's the deal with #GreenPowder? - Episode 70
Videos of green drinks are all the rage on TikTok right now (insert eye roll here as you all know how I feel about TikTok) and these clips often come with some pretty incredible health claims. In this episode, I talk about what exactly green powder is, the validity of some of the claims the...
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Keeping Your Mouth Shut in Regards to Other People's Health & Body - Episode 69
I've been thinking a lot about when and how to help the people around you when it comes to their health and diet - and when you should just keep your mouth shut (even for family!) I share my top 5 tips on how and where to suggest people get helpful information if they really want it. Along those...
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Hey, Weight Watchers: What the **** is Sequence?! - Episode 68
Last month, it was announced that WW (formerly Weight Watchers) was set to acquire Sequence, a subscription telehealth platform "offering access to healthcare providers specializing in chronic weight management". Since that announcement, there's been some pushback - but we know on this podcast…
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Debunking the Dirty Dozen - Episode 50 [Rebroadcast]
Every year, the Environmental Working Group releases the Dirty Dozen, a list of conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables with the highest levels of pesticide residues. And every year, this list generates unnecessary consumer concern - it did when this episode first aired in 2022, and no…
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This One is for the "Chocoholics" - Episode 67
On Valentine's Day this year, I saw that Forbes put out an article titled, "Reframing the Relationship between Women and Chocolate". When I looked at the byline, I realized it was penned by one of my esteemed colleagues, Jess Cording, and knew I had to have her on the show to talk about it. Jess...
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In the News Part 2 - Episode 66
Once again, I tackle some hot nutrition topics in the news recently - this time, looking at whether weight loss patches actually work, if there's such a thing as too much fiber, and whether putting milk in your coffee can actually affect inflammation. Stay tuned… --- The Keri Report dissects…
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In the News - Episode 65
There's been a whole new batch of fad diets and nutrition topics in the news recently, so I decided that in this solo episode I would tackle three of them: The Warrior Diet, The Low Oxalate Diet, and whether or not MSG is actually bad for you. Sometimes, as we know, media headlines don't tell the...
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Debunking Media Myths About Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners - Episode 64
It feels like we're constantly being bombarded by guidelines to "eat less sugar"...but in fact, the best advice for now might be to drink less sugar - at least when it comes to replacing sugar-sweetened beverages like soda. Low- and no-calorie sweeteners have gotten a bad rap for a long time, but...
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Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her no-nonsense, straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being.
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