Exam Room Nutrition: Where Busy Clinicians Learn About Nutrition
As a clinician, your patients are asking:
“What should I eat for diabetes?” “How do I lose weight?” “My child is so picky. What do I do?” But here’s the problem—you probably didn’t learn much about nutrition in school. The National Academy of Sciences recommends 25 hours of nutrition education for med students. Most of us? We got maybe 5.
Enter Exam Room Nutrition. Hosted by Colleen Sloan, a PA and RD with over a decade of experience, this podcast gives you clear, actionable strategies to tackle those tough nutrition questions with confidence—even when you’re pressed for time. From picky eaters to diabetes management, I’ll renew how you approach nutrition.
Exam Room Nutrition: Where Busy Clinicians Learn About Nutrition
80 | The MIND Diet: What To Eat For Brain Health
In today’s episode, we're discussing a topic that often takes a back seat in mainstream health discussions but is a growing concern for both healthcare professionals and their patients: brain health and cognitive longevity. With Alzheimer’s rates rising globally and cognitive decline impacting millions, understanding how diet plays a role in protecting brain function is more critical than ever. That’s where the MIND diet comes in—a science-backed approach to eating that’s showing incredible promise for supporting memory, focus, and overall cognitive health.
If you’re a clinician interested in providing your patients with actionable, evidence-based guidance on brain health, this episode is a must-listen! We explore how the MIND diet can slow cognitive decline, why specific foods support brain function, and how you can implement these strategies in patient conversations to make a meaningful impact on their lives.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.
