Dishing Up Nutrition

Do your protein needs change as you get older? Registered dietitian Brandy Buro explains why adults may need more protein as they age to maintain muscle, strength, and independence. Learn how much protein to aim for, why spreading it throughout the day matters, and how protein paired with strength training can support healthy aging, especially during and after menopause.

What makes grass-fed beef different, and does the way we raise cattle really matter? Registered dietitian Leah Kleinschrodt talks with Matt Maier of Thousand Hills about grass-fed versus grain-fed beef, confusing food labels, nutrition, regenerative grazing, and the health of soil and animals. Learn what to look for when buying beef and how more informed food choices can support your health, farmers, animals, and the environment.

Hitting an energy wall every afternoon? Registered dietitian nutritionist Caroline Wilcox explains how skipping lunch or eating an unbalanced meal can lead to blood sugar swings, brain fog, cravings, and the dreaded 3PM crash. Learn how a balanced lunch with protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich carbohydrates, plus hydration and a real break from your desk, can help you stay energized and focused all afternoon.

Does ADHD make eating feel harder than it should? ADHD can affect everything from hunger cues and meal planning to food fixations, cravings, sensory preferences, and food noise. Registered dietitians Leah Kleinschrodt and Teresa Wagner explain how simple strategies like consistent meal times and balanced nutrition can make eating more manageable while supporting steady energy, focus, and a well-fueled brain, without striving for perfection.

Feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Registered dietitian Alyssa Krejci explains what people commonly call “adrenal fatigue” and how chronic stress, blood sugar swings, poor sleep, under-eating, and nutrient deficiencies may contribute to ongoing fatigue.

Learn how balanced meals, consistent eating, hydration, quality sleep, and key nutrients can support steady energy, a healthy stress response, and help you feel more resilient throughout the day.