Living a Nutritious Life Podcast

In this episode of Living a Nutritious Life podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Barbara Ruhs, MS, RDN, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and expert on the health attributes of extra virgin olive oil.

About Our Guest:

Barbara Ruhs is a nationally recognized nutrition leader and the USA Lead Dietitian for Cobram Estate. As a marketing and communications nutrition expert, she has shaped nutrition strategies for well-known food brands and raised the health profile of underrated fruit from pears, avocados to olives.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- The science behind why extra virgin olive oil is so beneficial — and what sets it apart from regular olive oil.

- How to spot truly high-quality extra virgin olive oil in the grocery store.

- The latest research on extra virgin olive oil’s unique phenolic compounds (like oleocanthal) and their impact on inflammation and overall health.

- Best practices for storing, cooking, and maximizing the nutritional punch of your extra virgin olive oil.

Episode Highlights:

- Barbara’s fascinating career path, from collegiate athlete to avocado industry leader to extra virgin olive oil expert.

- What makes extra virgin olive oil superior for your heart and anti-inflammatory health.

- Decoding extra virgin olive oil labels: how to know you’re actually getting extra virgin quality and the shocking results from a UC Davis study.

- Should you take “shots” of extra virgin olive oil plus how to pair extra virgin olive oil with other healthy foods for maximum absorption.

About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:

Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.

On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.

Based on Keri’s whole-person approach to healthy living, each impactful episode extends far beyond the simplistic “get more sleep” and “eat your greens” advice. She connects the dots like no one else – like how morning yoga can make it easier to choose a healthy lunch, leading to better sleep at night.

Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn’t work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you’ve been looking for.

Thank you for listening in to this episode of Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.

Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action—enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc.

Connect with Barbara:

Website: https://cobramestate.com/healthprofessionals/

If Food is Medicine, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the First Prescription: https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/food-is-medicine-olive-oil

IG: www.instagram.com/cobramestateusa/

FB: www.facebook.com/cobramestateusa/

Not All Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Equal: Fresher is Better - Cobram-Estate-What-is-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil.pdf

Did You Know You Can Cook with Extra Virgin Olive Oil? - Cobram-Estate-Cooking-with-EVOO-US VERSION-2025074JKD5-highres

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Website: https://nutritiouslife.com/

Become a Nutrition Coach: https://nutritiouslife.com/bnc/

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Living a Nutritious Life Podcast

In this exciting episode of Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Holly Perkins, a renowned strength training specialist and women’s fitness expert.

About Our Guest:

Holly Perkins, BS, CSCS, CISSN is an established expert and thought leader in women’s health. For 30 years, Holly has educated and guided thousands of women through her in-person and virtual practice. She is the author of Lift to Get Lean (Rodale, 2014), and an established expert in women’s health with an emphasis on physical performance, nutrition, and mindset management.

Ready to build muscle for life? Join Holly Perkins’ free 3-day virtual workshop, Muscle for Life, and learn how progressive resistance strength training supports lean mass, midlife body composition, and long-term health.

Grab your free spot 👉 Muscle for Life Workshop: https://www.hollyperkins.com/a/2148207390/SxYgiLji

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- science behind midlife body composition shifts and why muscle loss accelerates in women over 35.

- How to reframe your mindset from “burning calories” to “building muscle” for lasting health benefits.

- The critical role of progressive resistance training versus cardio and HIIT classes for sustainable results.

- Realistic strategies for tracking body composition at home and how nutrition support muscle gain.

Episode Highlights:

- Holly and Keri reflect on decades of change in nutrition trends: from the ‘fat-free’ era to the rise of gut health science.

- The truth about muscle loss (sarcopenia) and why midlife women’s “old routines” often fail to deliver results.

- Debunking myths about strength training making women “bulky” and introducing the concept of myofibrillar hypertrophy.

- A practical breakdown of tracking progress

About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:

Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.

On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.

Based on Keri’s whole-person approach to healthy living, each impactful episode extends far beyond the simplistic “get more sleep” and “eat your greens” advice. She connects the dots like no one else – like how morning yoga can make it easier to choose a healthy lunch, leading to better sleep at night.

Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn’t work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you’ve been looking for.

Thank you for listening in to this episode of Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.

Get in on the action—enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc.

Connect with Holly:

Website: https://www.hollyperkins.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/hollyperkins/

The Holly Perkins Health Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-holly-perkins-health-podcast/id1714308454

Free Macros 101 Guidebook: https://www.hollyperkins.com/macros

Muscle for Life Workshop: https://www.hollyperkins.com/a/2148207390/SxYgiLji

Connect with Keri on social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keriglassman/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritiousLife_

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutritiouslife

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nutritious_life/

Website: https://nutritiouslife.com/

Become a Nutrition Coach: https://nutritiouslife.com/bnc/

Copyright © 2023-2025 Nutritious Life.

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Living a Nutritious Life Podcast

In this episode of Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Natalie Jill, Licensed Master Sports Nutritionist, as her and Keri dive into the new dietary guidelines.

About Our Guest:

Natalie Jill is a Midlife Expert who helps women simplify complicated health topics and redefine healthy aging. With a top-rated podcast, “Midlife Conversations,” two best-selling Fat Loss Books that sold out in stores everywhere, and numerous TV appearances on shows like “The Doctors,” she built a high 7-figure Fat Loss business that transformed over 250,000 women's bodies and health.

What You'll Learn in This

- The history and evolution of the food pyramid and its impact on public health.

- Why nutrition guidelines continue to change and how to interpret the latest science.

- How to cut through nutrition noise, understand processed vs. whole foods, and make empowered choices.

Episode Highlights

- How marketing hijacked the food pyramid and spurred confusion for the public.

- Why fruits and vegetables remain foundational, no matter how guidelines shift.

- The drama and impact behind the new “flipped” food pyramid, and why simplicity matters.

- Discussion about GLP-1 medications and their influence on the culture and food industry.

About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:

Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.

On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.

Why is nurturing your fascia just as important as what’s being put on your plate? What foods in your pantry are silently disrupting your microbiome? How can hugging actually reduce inflammation in your body?

Based on Keri’s whole-person approach to healthy living, each impactful episode extends far beyond the simplistic “get more sleep” and “eat your greens” advice. She connects the dots like no one else – like how morning yoga can make it easier to choose a healthy lunch, leading to better sleep at night.

Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn’t work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you’ve been looking for.

Thank you for listening in to this episode of Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.

Ready to Dive Deeper? Are you ready to dive into the world of nutrition and wellness even deeper and become a certified nutrition coach? Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action—enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc. Keri has a lot to teach, and we’re here to help you get started on your journey!

Connect with Natalie on social:

Website: https://www.nataliejillfitness.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliejillfit/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliejillfit

FB: https://www.facebook.com/nataliejillfit

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nataliejillfitness

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Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Dietary Guidelines PDF: https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/

Connect with Keri on social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keriglassman/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nutritious_life/

Website: https://nutritiouslife.com/

Become a Nutrition Coach: https://nutritiouslife.com/bnc/

Copyright © 2023-2025 Nutritious Life.

#LivingaNutritiousLife #NutritiousLife

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