The Keri Report

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 episode, Toby Amidor, is a 20-year veteran of the food and nutrition industry and is a spokesperson, media expert, and award-winning author of 10 cookbooks - yes, you read that right, 10! We talk about the top and bottom of the diet trends list, and what is being done well versus what is a red flag in the Mediterranean, Raw, DASH, Mind, and Slim Fast diets - and more. Stay tuned! 

Resources:

https://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-diets-overall

https://tobyamidornutrition.com/

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 you make sticking to a resolution for better health and nutrition easier and more compatible with long term success?

Returning guest Bonnie Taub-Dix (BTD and “roomie” as she’s affectionately known by me!) is a registered dietitian/nutritionist, celebrated media personality, and the award-winning author of Read It Before You Eat It: How to Decode Food Labels and Make the Healthiest Choice Every Time and the founder of betterthandieting.com. We talk about how to make attainable, realistic weight and health resolutions - or, rather, real solutions - and how we’ve managed to succeed at our own “resolutions”. All this and more - stay tuned! 

Resources:

https://bonnietaubdix.com/

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 RD friends, and returning guest, Samantha Cassetty, a nationally recognized food and nutrition expert, joins me to talk about intermittent fasting, keto, plant-based eating, the Mediterranean diet, Ozempic and Wegovy (I just can’t stay away from this topic!), hydration, and so much more. Stay tuned!

Resources:

ttps://www.samanthacassetty.com/

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 weight loss plateau is, what causes it, whether set-point theory is a real thing, and some methods of tackling the frustration. All this and more in this episode!

Resources:

https://carolinesusierd.com/

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 why might it be banned in the USA soon? Tune in for my take on these topics while I dispel myth from fact!

Resources:

5 “Good” Health Habits That Are Actually Harming Your Body – BestLife

What Is a Scooped Bagel—And Is It Really Healthier? – Health Magazine

Brominated vegetable oil may soon be banned. But what is it, and how worried should you be? – Yahoo! Life

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 questions!

I’m joined by Jackie Newgent, plant-forward Registered Dietician/Nutritionist and author of The Plant-Based Diabetes Cookbook. She also happens to be my fellow co-founder at Peterra Kitchen. We discuss the difference between plant-based, plant-forward, vegetarian, and vegan diets, how to ensure you’re getting enough protein from any of the above (spoiler - it’s easier than you think, but like most diets it also depends on YOUR body and meal planning!), as well as the other benefits of plant-forward diets.

Resources:

The Plant-Based Diabetes Cookbook

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 reducing sugar in our diets, where do we even start?

In this episode, I’m joined by Registered Dietitian and co-author of Sugar Shock, Samantha Cassetty. We discuss the impacts of overeating sugar, the types of sugar to avoid, sugar and habit-forming behaviors, managing cravings, and training your tastebuds.

Resources:

www.samanthacassetty.com

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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:

1. Whether morning workouts are really superior for weight loss. 

2. Is psyllium husk the  “the poor man’s ozempic”? (Listen to earlier episodes on ozempic fro, December AND June of last season!)

3. One of the latest TikTok trends includes #lemoncoffee for weight loss. (And you know how much I love TikTok!)

4. And, sadly, the deadly case of a teenager who sadly passed away after participating in the “One Chip Challenge”.

Take a listen as I try my best to make sense of it all.

Links:

Morning Workouts May Be Better for Weight Loss, Study Finds – Prevention Magazine

Is Psyllium Husk A Cheap Ozempic Alternative? Dietitians Explain The Fiber Supplement’s Benefits (And Limits) – Women’s Health Magazine

Coffee and Lemon for Weight Loss? The Truth Behind the TikTok Trend – Prevention Magazine

Experts issue warning after high school student dies trying ‘One Chip Challenge’ viral dare – The Independent

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 article ignores is that so much of RDs’ work is based on conclusive scientific research and we are out there sharing the facts, not fear.

I’m joined by Amy Gorin, a registered dietitian and Founder & CEO of Master the Media, where she teaches health professionals how to be featured in the media and partner with brands they love in an ethical way. We discuss these partnerships, the work that goes into being a responsible registered dietitian and influencer, what proper disclosure looks like, and why we can most definitely be trusted as a profession. Stay tuned!

Links:

https://plantbasedwithamy.com/

IG: @masterthemedia
FB: www.facebook.com/groups/mediamasteryamyerin

Free masterclass on working with brands (there will be a live Q&A!): https://masterthemedia.co/masterclass/

Free brand partnership pricing guide: https://masterthemedia.co/resources/

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition and Director of the Program in cardiovascular epidemiology in the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, and Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. He’s internationally recognized for his extensive work in the study of the health effects of light to moderate alcohol consumption. We go over the latest studies, what exactly moderate drinking is by the numbers, and whether the research on drinking actually has changed at all. Stay tuned!

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 making waves in the media thanks to celebrity use (and MISUSE) and I have SO much to say. I thought this time I’d bring in backup to dig more into how this drug is affecting individuals with eating disorders, and why overall its continued popularity is such a problem.

In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian Laura Pumillo, an eating disorder specialist and somatic and trauma-informed practitioner with a private practice in New York City. We discuss how long this drug can be effective for, the problems that may come along with abusing this family of drugs, and what worries us as dietitians who are seeing people taking Ozempic, or Wegovy, without understanding the potential risks. All this and more - stay tuned!

And be sure to subscribe to The Keri Report so that you can be the first to listen to Season 4 debuting early September! 

Resources:

https://www.nutritionforevery-body.com/

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 weight-loss? What are the side effects - and is it safe?

The other hot topic from this week is - believe it or not - coffee. The debate about coffee has been raging for decades now, and I’m pretty confident in my stance…BUT it doesn’t hurt to review the most up-to-date science, which is exactly what I did. All this and more - stay tuned!

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 they are LOSING weight doing it! When I heard that one of my fellow dietitians was giving this trend a try, I knew I needed to talk to her and find out how it went.

In this episode, I’m joined by Nicole Rodriguez, an award-winning dietitian /nutritionist based in the New York Metro area and the co-founder of Step Bite Step. I talk to her about how exactly she did her 30-day McDonald’s challenge, whether it’s possible to eat fast food in a health conscious way, and if she can still stand McDonald’s after a MONTH of eating it every day. All this and more - stay tuned!

Resources:

https://enjoyfoodenjoylife.com/

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 Internet is making about green powders, and potential risks that you might be missing in the small print on these products.

Resources:

https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/green-powder-supplements

Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 same lines, I was asked for a comment to Buzzfeed in response to Ariana Grande’ recent statement asking people to stop commenting on her body. Bottom line: if you haven’t been asked, they don’t need your two cents…because you never know how comments will impact people. All this and more - stay tuned!

Resources:

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/fjollaarifi/ariana-grande-dont-comment-on-peoples-bodies

Music by Muzaproduction from Pixabay

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 that mainstream media doesn’t always get it 100% right. So, I decided to go straight to the source so I can make up my mind for myself!

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Michelle Cardel, a registered dietitian and obesity and nutrition scientist who oversees WW’s academic research partnerships and clinical trials, nutrition portfolio, and science communication. We discuss what Sequence is, why WW is pursuing this acquisition, and what it means for the future of WW. All this and more - stay tuned!

Resources:

Read press release here. 

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 surprise, it's still doing the same in 2023.

In this episode, I’m joined by Tamika Sims, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Food Technology Communications for the International Food Information Council. We talk about the difference between organic and conventional farming, natural and synthetic pesticides, and how consumers shouldn’t be worried about the Dirty Dozen.

Resources:

Foodinsight.org

Safefruitsandveggies.com

IFIC on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @foodinsight

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 Cording is a registered dietitian and health coach. She is the author of The Little Book Of Game-Changers: 50 Healthy Habits For Managing Stress & Anxiety and The Farewell Tour. She is also the host of the Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording Podcast. In this episode, we discuss all things chocolate: reports on how much heavy metal is too much in dark chocolate, what the actual health benefits of chocolate are, and whether or not women crave chocolate more than men. All this and more - stay tuned!

Resources:

Https://jessicacordingnutrition.com

Forbes Magazine: “Reframing the Relationship Between Woman and Chocolate”

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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…

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com

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 whole story, and especially the science behind them. Stay tuned for the facts and much more…

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The Keri Report dissects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach.

Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her 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.

To find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/

Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans

Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY

This episode was produced by Jess Schmidt. Visit her website at https://www.jessdoespodcasting.com