Dishing Up Nutrition

Beef tallow is trending again, but is it actually healthier than butter or vegetable oil? Registered dietitian Brandy Buro breaks down the differences between tallow, lard, butter, ghee, olive oil, avocado oil, and other cooking fats. Learn why heat stability matters, how different fats fit into a healthy diet, and how to choose the right fat for roasting, sautéing, frying, or finishing your favorite real-food meals.

What should you eat during colon cancer treatment or after colon surgery? Licensed nutritionist Kara Carper and registered dietitian Brandy Buro explain how nutrition needs can change throughout treatment and recovery. Learn why protein and nutrient-dense foods are essential for maintaining strength and supporting healing, when a temporary low-fiber diet may be appropriate, and how to manage changing digestive symptoms, hydration, and appetite as your body recovers.

Vertigo can leave you feeling dizzy, unsteady, or like the room is spinning, but what might be causing it? Registered dietitian Caroline Wilcox explains common causes of vertigo and explores potential connections to vitamin D and other nutrient deficiencies, hormonal changes, thyroid health, blood sugar, hydration, and migraines. Learn how nutrition can support the systems involved in balance and what underlying factors may be worth investigating when vertigo keeps coming back.

Your body naturally produces GLP-1, a hormone that plays an important role in appetite, fullness, digestion, and blood sugar regulation. Registered dietitians Leah Kleinschrodt and Teresa Wagner explain how protein, fiber, healthy fats, and balanced meals can support your body’s natural appetite signals and help curb cravings. Learn practical ways to build satisfying meals, understand persistent hunger, and work with your body instead of relying on willpower alone.

What is our Nutrition 4 Weight Loss program really like? Registered dietitian Brandy Buro and nutrition educator Carol Bowman take you behind the scenes of our 12-week program, sharing what participants learn, what often surprises them, and the changes they experience beyond weight loss. Discover how real-food nutrition, practical education, accountability, and weekly support can help you build healthy habits that last!