Episode 17: Mediterranean Diet for Any Budget: Interview With Deborah Eck, Registered Dietitian In this episode, hear from Deborah Eck, a registered dietitian and nutritionist with over 25 years of experience. Deborah has a wealth of knowledge in both specialized nutritional care and administrative leadership, including her role as food service director at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Deborah currently works with the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals as program development manager. Eating healthfully doesn’t have to break the bank. Deborah shares practical tips on making nutritious choices within any budget. One of the key dietary approaches discussed is the Mediterranean Diet, known for its health benefits and extensive research backing. Deborah elaborates on its principles, addressing the common myth of needing to overhaul one’s pantry to adhere to a healthier diet. Instead, she advocates for incremental changes, suggesting adding healthier options one day at a time. By focusing on wholesome foods and making gradual adjustments, listeners can take proactive steps toward healthier eating. Learn about stroke-smart eating: https://www.stroke.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart Learn more about the Mediterranean diet pyramid: https://memory.ucsf.edu/sites/memory.ucsf.edu/files/MediterraneanDietHandout.pdf   If you enjoyed this podcast, listen to Norton Healthcare’s other podcast, “MedChat,” available in your favorite podcast app. “MedChat” provides CME on the go and is targeted toward physicians and clinicians to get the latest updates on adult and pediatric topics. Norton Healthcare, a not-for-profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care, including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.   Date of original release: April 8, 2024   Podcast editing and production by www.unmuteaudio.com