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Mayo Clinic on Nutrition

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SPECIAL EPISODE! What's Really Required Right Now & In the New Year

JAN 20, 202652 MIN
Mayo Clinic on Nutrition

SPECIAL EPISODE! What's Really Required Right Now & In the New Year

JAN 20, 202652 MIN

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Are your New Year’s resolutions supporting your long-term health, or sending you back into another cycle of short-term diet trends? Before you commit to the latest plan, learn which nutrition strategies are supported by evidence and can contribute to lasting well-being in 2026 and beyond.In this episode of Salad With a Side of Fries, host Jenn Trepeck is joined by Tara Schmidt, a registered dietitian and instructor of nutrition at Mayo Clinic. Together, they discuss evidence-based nutrition, the role of GLP-1 medications, why weight management is not just about the scale, and how to build sustainable lifestyle habits that extend past January.A Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails.  Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.  Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy