Food Friday 8/21/26: Diet and Nutrition with Nicole Rodriguez, RDN
Published August 21, 2026 at 1:42 PM EDT
WAMC
Dietician Nicole Rodriguez returns to offer ideas for delicious and healthy eating. Ray Graf hosts.
To join the conversation call 800-348-2551. Email: VoxPop@WAMC.org
Nicole Rodriguez is a registered dietitian nutritionist serving patients in New York through her private practice, Enjoy Food Enjoy Life. Primarily specializing in weight management and body re-composition, she takes a holistic – and whole person – approach in caring for each individual. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Eating Well, and Self.
Nicole’s Food Philosophy(from EnjoyFoodEnjoyLife.com)
There are no “good” and “bad” foods.
Are there foods that are worth eating more often for the sake of overall health, and others that are best left in the “sometimes” or “treat” category? Absolutely. But there are no “bad” foods.
Eat food.
Toss the shakes, bars, powders, cleansing teas, and any product that’s sabotaging your relationship with food. Good nutrition starts with a commitment to FOOD.
Plan your meals around vegetables.
Think of veggies as the stars of the show. Lean proteins and grains are the supporting cast. Shine the spotlight on vegetables at the majority of your meals. Don’t be surprised when your waistline shrinks and your energy improves.
Do the best you can, where you are, with what you have.
Good health and nutrition don’t exclusively exist at natural food chains and farmers markets. Whether you shop at a big box retailer, a supermarket, or a corner store, I’ll help you make the best food choices that fit your lifestyle.
Move your body.
Whether it’s resistance training, calisthenics, or getting reacquainted with your favorite sport, designating time to exercise is non-negotiable.
