Spot On! – Details, episodes & analysis

That's a wrap on Season 12! This season was packed with insightful discussions led by expert guests on topics like seed oils, PCOS, anti-obesity medications, and more. A huge thank you to all our listeners for tuning in to SpotOn!

Could the pandemic lockdowns have had a silver lining for your eating habits? Believe it or not, being stuck at home may have actually improved the quality of your diet. Surprising, right? In this episode, we dive into fascinating new research that sheds light on how the pandemic reshaped our food choices—for the better! Tune in to learn more!

Does WHEN you eat during the day affect your metabolism and body weight?  This fascinating episode will fill you in on the latest in meal timing and your health.

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Is your coffee addiction (ahem, habit) bad for your health? Or, do the benefits of coffee outweigh the pitfalls?

This week on SpotOn!, we're talking with author Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD. Elizabeth will tell us everything we've been wondering about our favorite pick-me-up — including its impact on sleep, hazards, and how to avoid caffeine withdrawal headaches.

Bonus: Can you guess how many coffee shops line the 1.5 mile stretch of Boston University's campus? Listen to find out!

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Looking for a new way to spice up your resume while learning about another culture?

Today, we're learning how to make this decision from two study abroad veterans: Boston University student Brandy Moser, and Ilse Damkoehler, who works with BU Study Abroad. They'll share their valuable knowledge and teach us how to choose the right program for you!

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Setting a New Year’s resolutions is easy. Keeping it is hard.

We're kicking off season 3 with Keri Gans, MS, RD, author of The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps for a Thinner You. Keri will teach us how to set — and actually keep — our healthy resolutions. With proper planning and small steps, anyone can start fresh!

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Check out The Keri Report: https://kerigansny.com/the-keri-report/

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Season two is officially complete! In this recap episode, we have taken clips from each segment this season to give you an overview that will leave you wanting more. Listen to this episode to hear some quick tips then go back and listen to episodes that intrigue you. 

We are so thankful for our Spot On! listeners, and we cannot wait for season three! 

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It's good for your wallet, the environment, and your wardrobe. This week on Spot On! we're talking thrifting with Jessica Vuong.

Jessica is a recent college grad who wants to help us reduce our carbon footprint by shopping second-hand. This episode is chock full of tips for anyone who wants to save money, shop sustainably, and thrive in the thrift store!

Check out Jessica's guide to thrifting on FreshU: https://bit.ly/2P7AFDK

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This week on Spot On! we're talking snacks. Americans love to snack, but we're not snacking smartly. The most popular snacks? Chips and chocolate.

On this week's episode, we talk with Rachel Paul, PhD, RD, of the College Nutritionist. Listen to find out the reasons behind why we snack, and how we can choose snacks that are healthy, delicious, and convenient. Thank you for listening to Spot On!

Check out Rachel on Instagram @collegenutritionist

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Do you trust farmers to have your best interest and health in mind? 

Leah McGrath, a dietitian for almost 25 years, does! Leah has spent the last eight years visiting farms of all types and sizes.  This week Leah joins us on Spot On! to talk about what actually happens at farms, and why everyone should hug a farmer. 

Enjoy this episode of Spot On! and don't forget to subscribe and like our Facebook page! Thank you for listening!

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(11/14 Disclaimer: "Why You Should Hug a Farmer" had a technical issue that is now fixed. If the episode automatically downloaded for you, you can re-download the correct version on iTunes or wherever you listen to Spot On! We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you enjoy the episode!)