According to the American Lung Association, 1/3 of Americans have an environmental risk factor that may contribute to their asthma, COPD, lung cancer, allergies, and heart disease due to our current air quality. Since we can’t control air pollution or wildfires, we can try to reduce the burden on our lungs and to reduce our inflammation from the inside out. And since this is a nutrition podcast, we’re going to talk about foods and nutrients that can help keep our airways healthy and support our immune system. Join our two dietitians as they give some practical tips on supporting lung health!

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Teflon and nonstick pans were once a staple of the midcentury family kitchen. But how did the manufacturers manage a nonstick coating? Learn about the risks of Teflon and the PFA chemicals used to treat these types of cookware - and discover the many varieties of safer coating alternatives with Monica on today's episode Ask a Nutritionist!

By now, you’ve probably heard the term ‘gluten free’ and know at least one person who is on a gluten free diet. Today we’re going to help you understand why gluten free diets have become so common, who could benefit from taking gluten out of their diet, and how to do it from a healthy, real food approach. In addition, we’ll be explaining why foods labeled ‘gluten free’ aren’t always a safe choice and actually might be doing more harm than good.