About this episode

Dr. Joan Salge Blake joins the podcast to discuss the truth about nutrition and the importance of education in the field.

Nutrition is on the table today! For the final episode of our wellness series, we are joined by Nutritionist Joan Salge Blake. Dr. Salge Blake is a Clinical Professor and Dietetic Internship Director at Boston University (BU) and was awarded the prestigious Whitney Powers Excellence in Teaching Award from the University. Currently, Joan is a nutrition blogger for US News & World Report’s Eat + Run Column and the host of SpotOn! , the hit nutrition, health, and wellness podcast. She has conducted over 2,000 media interviews on numerous nutrition topics and was named by Good Housekeeping Magazine as the expert to follow on Twitter for healthy eating. Dr.Salge Blake joins us to break down the misinformation and disinformation surrounding nutrition in our current landscape. The two engage in a robust discussion about small ways to improve our nutritional outcomes in everyday lives, and the importance of nutrition education for all. In a field dominated by influencers and unlicensed experts, Dr.Salge Blake provides an unbiased, educated perspective on how to best live a truly nutritious lifestyle. Listen to the full episode, out now, on your favorite podcast platform. Follow Dr…

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Host: Âme Atendre

Guest: Dr. Joan Salge Blake

Topics covered

• nutrition
• wellness
• health education
• misinformation
• diet
• lifestyle

Keywords

• nutrition
• wellness
• dietitian
• health
• education
• misinformation
• lifestyle

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boston University, US News & World Report, Good Housekeeping Magazine, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Books & works: Eat Right the E.A.S.Y Way, Nutrition & You, SpotOn!, Chef’s Table

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