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Spot On!

Dr. Joan Salge Blake

Welcome to Spot On! hosted by Dr. Joan Salge Blake, Author, Media Expert, and Nutrition Professor at Boston University. Spot On! covers timely nutrition, health, and wellness topics along with offering accurate and practical information in an entertaining format. The guests are experts in the their fields, ready to cut through media hype and misinformation, to provide you with advice that is, well, Spot On!

health & fitness nutrition

All Episodes

00:25:47

The Untold Story of Obesity

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2020/10/22

Obesity is not simply a matter of willpower and overeating is not the culprit of obesity. Media dietitian Lauren Pincus, MS, RDN is here to tell the untold story of obesity. As an expert in weight management and prediabetes, Lauren has worked with celebrities, major corporations, charitable organizations, and schools. She emphasizes the current issue of weight bias and reveals why obesity is not the result of poor choices. Listen now to hear the story of obesity that must be told. --- Thank you for

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00:22:33

The Flip Side of Plant-Based Burgers

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2020/10/15

Are plant proteins really the perfect alternative to animal proteins? Did you know that some plant proteins are missing certain amino acids that the body needs? Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN has joined us in this episode to reveal the good and bad of plant-based burgers. Lindsay is a Registered Dietician and the Senior Nutritionist for Nutrition Action Healthletter. Tune in to learn different ways you can do make plant proteins the healthier way to go. --- Thank you for listening! Find us on

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00:32:58

Undetected and Untreated: Male Eating Disorders

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2020/10/08

Eating disorder was once invisible to David Proctor, BSc, MSc, a Terrier who became the first collegiate athlete in New England to run a sub-4-minute mile. As David is training for his 5th consecutive Olympic trials in 2020, he came on SpotOn! to share his story of living through and recovering from disordered eating. Joining David today is one of our very own BU Sargent professor, Dr. Paula Quatromoni, DSc, RD who is an expertise in eating disorders and sports nutrition. --- Thank you for

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00:19:57

Toss That Sponge! (And Other Food Safety Tips)

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2020/10/01

Your dishes might not be as clean as you think. When was the last time you sanitize that kitchen sponge? How to prevent food poisoning in your kitchen? Caitlin Dow, Ph.D. came on SpotOn! to bust common myths about food safety. As a Senior Nutritionist at the Center in the Public Interest, Caitlin has published many articles on various topics including food safety, cannabis, exercise trends, food waste, and personalized nutrition based on scientific evidence and interviews from experts. Tune in to

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00:23:09

How a Patriot Player Tackles His Finances

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2020/09/24

New England Patriot's Joejuan Williams reveals his secrets to making smart choices on SpotOn! As a professional American football athlete, Joejuan shows grit and resilience not only during each gameplay but also in life. He has been mindful of handling money at a young age and the years of saving have inspired investing. Listen to learn Joejuan's money-saving tips and hacks! --- Joejuan's app recs: Stash Acorn --- Thank you for listening! Find us on

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00:25:18

Eat Your Way to Clear Skin

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2020/09/17

Does dairy break you out? Can chocolate clog your pores? 30 to 40% percent of adults - especially females - suffer from acne. Research tells us it’s often linked to diet. We’re chatting with Dr. Patricia Farris, a dermatologist and professor at Tulane University, to talk about how which foods cause acne, and which make you glow! Dr. Farris was also a guest on Episode 15: Is Diet the New Botox? Find us on

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00:23:09

Fast (& Healthy) Foods

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2020/09/10

If fast foods can be healthy, would you eat them more often? Nationally recognized registered dietitian nutritionist Amy Gorin is here to help us make healthier choices at fast-food restaurants. Listen to this episode now for tips on ordering healthy meals that are convenient and budget-friendly. Find us on social: facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake youtube.com/channel/UCdMO-hmXqo0A-FXW-3t5nyw

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00:27:54

How to Sneak More Fruits and Veggies into Your Day

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2020/09/03

Today on Spot On!, Farm Girl Chef Elisabeth Watkins is here to share insights on the connection between the agriculture and the culinary world. As the 6th generation cattle rancher and farmer and the winner of Food Network’s Chopped Junior, Watkins talks about agriculture misinformation and reveals tips to sneak in extra fruits and vegetables in your regular diet. Learn more about Farm Girl Chef: https://www.farmgirlchef.us Thanks for listening to Spot On! Find us on

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00:27:39

Season Three Recap

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2020/05/21

To wrap up season 3 (!!!), we compiled our favorite snippets from throughout the season - from exploring coffee's health benefits to learning the science of humor. This recap will give you a taste of each episode, so you can go back to the ones that spark your interest. Thank you so much for sticking with us - we'll see you soon for season 4! Find us on social: facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake youtube.com/channel/UCdMO-hmXqo0A-FXW-3t5nyw

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00:19:29

41: Quarantined - Why You Should be Laughing

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2020/05/14

Today on Spot On!, we’re talking humor! Laughter benefits us physically and emotionally. We have on Peter McGraw, an expert in emotions and behavioral economics, to teach us how humor works and why we should laugh more. Learn more about Peter: https://www.petermcgraw.org/ I’m Not Joking Podcast: https://www.petermcgraw.org/podcasts/im-not-joking/ Thanks for listening to Spot On! Find us on

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00:19:32

40: Quarantined - Do Good to Feel Good

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2020/05/07

Today on Spot On!, we’re talking to author Elizabeth Svoboda about how helping others, even in small ways, can boost your mood and help you cope. Check out Elizabeth’s article: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/helping_others_can_help_you_cope_with_lockdown Check out her books: https://elizabethsvoboda.com/books/ Thank you for listening! Find us on

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00:25:45

39: Quarantined - Flattening the Coronavirus SCAM Curve

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2020/04/30

From bogus cures to fake home testing kits, American consumers are losing tens of millions of dollars to Covid-19-related frauds. As the pandemic continues to impact the country, people are more vulnerable than ever to misinformation. How can we protect ourselves from getting scammed? To answer this question, we brought on Timothy Caulfield, a professor of health law & science policy and TV host. Check out Tim Caulfield’s Twitter: twitter.com/CaulfieldTim Tim's NBC article:

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00:18:03

38: Quarantined - Manage Your Mental Health

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2020/04/23

Today on Spot On!, we’re talking to Dr. Dori Hutchinson about how to care for your mental health after your routine has been completely disrupted. She’ll teach us how to manage anxiety and why we should practice self-acceptance. Dr. Hutchinson helps students and adults who live with serious mental health conditions to develop the critical functional skills and supports they need to live well, study well, work well and love well. She spent the last two decades working directly in college mental

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00:11:36

37: Quarantined - Tackling Boredom

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2020/04/16

Itching for a new activity or hobby to take on? Today on Spot On! college student Abby Gross shares her favorite ways to keep busy at home. Check out Abby's HerCampus article: https://www.hercampus.com/school/bu/five-ways-stay-busy-your-own ::::: Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake

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00:22:26

36: Quarantined - How to Stay Active

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2020/04/09

Being stuck at home doesn’t mean you have to stop moving. Today on Spot On! we’re talking to Kate Durant from the Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center. An accomplished athlete (with an Ironman under her belt), Kate is a certified personal trainer and knows how to get people in shape. Kate teaches us how to incorporate some physical activity into our lives, even as we’re hunkered down. Check out the Boston University FitRec website: https://www.bu.edu/fitrec/about/blog/ ::::: Thank you for

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00:00:42

SpotOn! Trailer

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2020/04/05

Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake

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00:18:27

35: Quarantined - How to Survive in the Kitchen

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2020/04/02

What foods should you stock up on? Is it safe to eat fresh produce amid the Covid-19 outbreak? In the first episode of our Quarantine series, we're talking to registered dietitian and recipe developer Toby Amidor to learn how to maintain a nutritious diet during a global pandemic. Check out Toby Amidor Nutrition for recipes and information about her fantastic cookbooks:https://tobyamidornutrition.com/ Find her on Twitter and Instagram@tobyamidor ::::: Thank you for listening! Find us on

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00:22:30

34: From the Archives - Frozen Food

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2020/03/26

This week on Spot On!, we're revisiting the topic of frozen food from Season 2. As people across the country limit their trips to the grocery store, frozen food is seeing a resurgence. ::::: Frozen foods and frozen meals get a bad rep, but could they actually have the same or MORE nutritional value than fresh foods? Nutritionist Heather Mangieri joins us to explain how frozen foods are created and what you can stock up on. ::::: Thank you for listening! Find us on

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00:32:32

33: From the Archives - Meditating Your Way through...

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2020/03/19

This week on Spot On!, we're revisiting the topic of meditation. We're re-releasing an episode from Season 1 that we hope can help you find mental stability and clarity with everything that is going on in the world. ::::: Dr. Joan Salge Blake speaks with Dr.Ilana Licht, PhD and Molly Pelletier about why and how you can easily add meditation to your life. ::::: Thank you for listening! Find us on

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00:31:19

32: Supermodel & Dietitian Maye Musk on Overcoming...

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2020/03/05

This week, we're joined by Maye Musk — supermodel, supermom, and registered dietitian. A lot goes wrong in life, even when you have a plan. Maye takes us through her life journey, and explains how she triumphed through adversity, raised successful children (including Kimbal, Tosca, and Elon Musk), and worked on her own career as a dietitian and model. Be sure to check out Maye's new book, A Woman Makes a Plan: http://bit.ly/2KiWMGh ::::: Follow Maye on Twitter @mayemusk You can also find her on

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