So have you ever wondered how nourishing peanuts are?
Did you know they are good for weight loss, heart and mental health!
Have you thought about the future of nutrition?
In this episode of me&my health up we discuss the latest research on peanut nutrition and the future of nutritional research with nutritional scientist Dr. Samara Sterling. Dr. Sterling also shares her top tips on health and nutrition.
Quirky fact:
Did you know that peanuts are not actually classified a 'nut'. They are categorised as a legume!
About Dr. Samara Sterling
Dr. Samara Sterling is a Nutrition Scientist and Health Communicator with expertise in the use of plant-based nutrition for the prevention and management of chronic diseases. She works as the Research Director for The Peanut Institute where she leads scientific affairs, research protocols, grant management, media health communication, and is actively involved in regulatory issues and nutrition policy. Dr. Sterling is also a principal investigator and director for clinical nutrition and lifestyle interventions focused on addressing issues surrounding nutrition and health equity. She has served as nutrition consultant for multiple community-based projects, examining strategies to improve health in at-risk communities. She regularly speaks for both national and international audiences and is passionate about translating science into consumer-friendly messages. She is described as a natural leader and mentor with the ability to engage patients, research participants, and community members in ways that motivate them to make changes in their health.
**About me&my Health Up & Host
me&my Health Up seeks to enhance and enlighten the wellbeing of others. Host Anthony Hartcher is the CEO of me&my wellness which provides holistic health solutions using food is medicine, combined with a holistic, balanced, lifestyle approach. Anthony holds three bachelor's degrees in Complementary Medicine; Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine; and Chemical Engineering.
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