Practical Nutrition
by Achieving Your Best
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About this podcast
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 · 40 minThe 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…
- What If I Don't Like Veggies? · 39 minVeggies- 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…
- Why am I Not Hungry? · 37 minFeeling 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…
- Should I Take Creatine? · 28 minWhen 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…
- Top 10 Fitness Trends of 2025 · 29 minLet'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…
- What is the VO2 Max Test? · 31 minDid 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…
- Fundamentals in Wellness · 26 minThis 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…
- Never Stop Getting Better with Coach John Perry · 42 minThe 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…
- Local Produce with Farmer Colt Hawkins · 17 minWe 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…
- Breaking Free from the Cycle of Emotional Eating · 33 minWe 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…
- Tips and Tricks for Balancing Back to School · 34 minOn 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…
- What is The Slow Food Movement? · 36 minIt'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…
- FAQs about current weight loss medications · 22 minOn 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…
- Hydration: Am I Doing it Right? · 34 minToday the dietitians discuss hydration, dehydration, electrolytes, fluid needs, and how to stay in tune with the fluid balance of your body.
- Power of the Cross with the Kubik Family · 31 minCassie 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…
- Troubleshooting Common Challenges to Healthy Living · 26 minHave 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…
- Protein with the Pros · 33 minOn 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…
- RD2GO- Local Meal Prep Service · 24 minToday, 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…
- Tracking Health Progress without "Tracking" · 25 minMacros, 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…
- Motivation Vs. Discipline · 31 minWhat is the difference between motivation and discipline? Which one is most important in a health journey? How can you learn to increase these?
