About this episode

This episode discusses how to make heart-healthy choices while grocery shopping with insights from clinical dietitians.

Protecting your heart starts long before you cook a meal — it begins in the grocery cart, and clinical dietitians Ciara Bartholomew and Nan Radabaugh join us to break down how to shop smarter. From what to look for on food labels, including sodium, added sugars, saturated fats, and sneaky marketing language, to navigating the store layout to your advantage and why certain aisles support better long-term heart health. The conversation dives into budget-friendly swaps, practical product examples, and choices that fit a busy lifestyle. By the end, listeners will feel empowered to make simple, sustainable changes that genuinely support heart health.

People in this episode

Guests: Ciara Bartholomew, Nan Radabaugh

Topics covered

• heart health
• grocery shopping
• dietitian advice
• food labels
• budget-friendly swaps
• healthy lifestyle

Keywords

• heart health
• grocery cart
• food labels
• dietitian
• sodium
• added sugars
• saturated fats
• marketing language

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OhioHealth

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