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Welcome to our Media Hub! We are a team of Licensed Gut Health Dietitians passionate about empowering audiences with expert insights.
From captivating speaking engagements to savory cooking school, alongside media mentions and appearances, we bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and experience to your events.
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"Both presenters provided awesome information in a fun, effective, personable way... made me want to schedule appointments with them just to learn more!"
Speaking Testimonials
"Awesome presentation today! Even as a Food Science/Dietetics graduate (oh, so many years ago!) I am constantly learning new things, and hearing of new research. It was well-organized, super interesting, and you cited many great resources. So grateful I went!"
"Good speaker tonight. This was the 1st nutrition type speaker that related directly to prostate cancer that I have heard and she was good. The other general nutrition speakers I have heard I couldn't relate to like I did tonight."
"Both presenters provided awesome information in a fun, effective, personable way... made me want to schedule appointments with them just to learn more!"
"Great speakers! I loved the research they provided and both were very knowledgeable. I would like to know what Allina is doing with this new research. This type of information needs to be seen by ALL healthcare workers who work with mental health patients."
"Loved the demonstration on making your own fermented foods."
"Your presentation went really well today! Great information and involvement with your audience!"
"Thank you so much for your willingness to share such good information and your valuable time."
"Ashley, I think your presentation would be well received if you opened it up to hospital staff. I need to improve in this area in my life in so many ways! LOL. Thank you for sharing!"
Article Features
5 Best Mediterranean Diet Foods for IBD, According to Dietitians, Read Here
5 Weekend Habits That Are Making It Harder for You to Poop, Read Here
You Might Be Taking Your Probiotic Supplement Wrong—Here’s the Best Way, According to Experts, Read Here
The Best On-the-Go Snack for IBS, According to Dietitians, 4/24/26, Read Here
Real Reasons Adults Become Picky Eaters And How To Support Them, Epoch Times, 1/13/26, Read Here
What Happens to Your Gut When You Eat Yogurt Every Day, EatingWell, 1/17/26, Read Here
How To Pack More Fiber Into Your Diet, 11/4/25, Read Here
Colostrum Powder: What It Is And How It Works, healf.com, 10/31/25, Read Here
The Healthiest Ways to Enjoy Apples, According to Nutrition Experts, health.com, 10/22/25, Read Here
‘Chasing the ideal gut’: poop-tracking cameras claim to give health insights. Are they necessary?, theguardian.com, 10/20/25, Read Here
5 Best Anti-Inflammatory Drinks for Better Blood Sugar, According to Dietitians, eatingwell.com, 09/30/25, Read Here
8 Benefits of Drinking Water You Might Not Know, foodnetwork.com, 08/11/25, Read Here
5 Supplements That Could Disrupt Your Poop Schedule, eatingwell.com, 07/22/25, Read Here
L-Theanine Benefits for Improved Mental Clarity and Health, 9/30/25, Read Here
Functional Food Supplements: What They Do And How To Take Them, whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com, 06/10/25, Read Here
10 Habits that are Aging Your Gut, According to Experts, eatingwell.com, 06/06/25, Read Here
The 7 Best Snacks to Eat When You're Constipated, eatingwell.com, 05/28/25, Read Here
Eating These Foods Can Help Lower Anxiety, mindbodygreen.com, 05/24/25, Read Here
What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Black Pepper Every Day, eatingwell.com, 04/05/25, Read Here
What dietary changes can have a significant impact on personal well-being?, Dietitian.io, 03/13/25, Read Here
Fructan: An Overlooked Offender Behind GI Distress, theepochtimes.com, 03/01/25, Read Here
What's Good Advice When Struggling With Weight Management?, Dietitians.io, 01/23/25, Read Here
3 Ways to Navigate Social Situations When Following Nutrition Trends, nutritionnews.io, 01/13/25, Read Here
Staying Accountable On Your Health Journey: Tips & Tricks, pharmatechnews.com, 12/30/24, Read Here
Healing the Gut for Mental Well-Being: Insights from Functional Nutritionist Ashley Oswald, colibrigarden.com, 01/30/25, Read Here
How Do You Navigate Overwhelming Nutrition Information Online?, Dietitians.io, 01/01/25, Read Here
How Do You Increase Daily Water Intake?, Nutritionists.io, 12/18/24
How Do You Overcome Client Skepticism About Nutrition Counseling?, Dietitians,io, 12/11/24, Read Here
Meeting Your Protein Needs: 6 Tips and Preferred Strategies, PharmaTechNews.com, 01/08/25, Read Here
Delicious & Nutritious: 10 Go-To Healthy Dinner Recipes, PharmaTechNews.com, 12/06/24, Read Here
7 Foods That Cause Bloating (and How to Treat It), loseit.com, 11/05/24, Read Here
How Do You Tailor Nutrition Guidance to Athlete Clients?, Nutritionists.io, 11/07/24
How Can You Help a Client Overcome Emotional Eating?, Nutritionists.io, 10/24/24
What Are Examples of Outdated Nutrition Advice?, Dietitians.io, 10/24/24, Read Here
What Techniques Help Clients Understand Portion Sizes?, NutritionistTips, 07/05/24, Read Here
How Do You Integrate the Latest Nutritional Science?, Nutritionists.io, 07/05/24
How Can You Foster a Better Relationship With Food?, Nutritionists.io, 07/10/24
What Creative Snack Ideas Boost Protein Intake?, NutritionistTips, 06/11/24, Read Here
How Do You Personalize a Diet Plan for Unique Dietary Restrictions?, Dietitians.io, 04/23/24, Read Here
Can’t “Go”? How to Have Healthy Poop When Traveling, CleanPlates.com, 05/02/24, Read Here
The Best Colostrum Supplements, According to Dietitians, Health.com, 07/03/24, Read Here
The Health Benefits Of Cayenne + 10 Ways To Use It In The Kitchen, MindBodyGreen, 09/18/24, Read Here
6 “Bad" Snacks You Should Be Eating When Trying to Lose Weight, According to a Dietitian, EatingWell, 01/11/24, Read Here
What Are Examples of Outdated Nutrition Advice?, Dietitians.io, 10/24/24, Read Here
How Do You Communicate the Importance of Nutrition to Resistant Clients?, Nutritionist Tips, 7/15/24, Read Here
How Can You Educate Clients About the Importance of Micronutrients?, Nutritionists.io, 7/11/24
How Can Diet Improve Gut Health?, Nutritionists.io, 7/11/24
How Do Nutritionists Modify Diets for Clients With Changing Health Statuses?, Nutritionist Tips, 7/11/24, Read Here
How Can You Foster a Better Relationship With Food?, Nutritionists.io, 7/10/24
What Are Examples of Debunking Popular Diet Trends?, Nutritionists.io, 6/18/24
A Frugal Yet Remarkable Gut Health Solution From Your Lawn, The Epoch Times, 5/11/24, Read Here
6 "Bad" Things You Should Actually Be Doing for Better Gut Health, According to Experts, EatingWell, 2/22/24, Read Here
What Happens to Your Body When You Skip Breakfast?, EatingWell, 1/7/24: Read Here
Dietitians Agree—This is the #1 Habit to Break to Debloat, EatingWell, 11/9/23: Read Here
Sorghum 101: What It Is, How It Compares To Other Grains & 6 Ways To Cook With It, MindBodyGreen, 10/24/23: Read Here
Peace From Your Gut Struggles, Subkit, 5/16/22: Read Here
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Cooking Demos
Lasagna Soup | 12/16/25
Slow Cooker Beef Stew | 12/9/25
Holiday Veggie Elevation | 11/25/25
Quinoa Carrot Breakfast Cookies | 11/18/25
Avocado Black Bean Brownies | 10/28/25
Autumn Sheet Pan Dinner | 10/21/25
Lentil Salad | 10/14/25
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Eastern Mediterranean Spices | 9/30/25
Spicy carrot ginger soup | 9/23/25
Roasted beet & butternut squash salad with walnuts & greens | 9/16/25
Paleo Chili | 9/9/25
Caprese Salad | 8/26/25
Zucchini Salad | 8/19/25
Healthy Amish Coleslaw | 8/12/25
Belly Friendly Oatmeal Cookies | 7/29/25
Apple & Spice Breakfast Buckwheat Porridge | 7/22/25
Ginger-Garlic Tofu with Coconut Milk | 7/15/25
Early Summer Salad with Strawberries, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Feta, Greens and Toasty Pecans | 7/8/25
Balsamic Strawberry Chicken Salad | 6/24/25
Easy Salmon with Lemony Dip | 6/17/25
Wholesome Rhubarb muffins | 6/10/25
Sheet Pan Pavlova with Berries & Basil | 5/27/25
Roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas and kale with red onion, apples, almonds, cheddar cheese and a lemony balsamic vinaigrette | 5/20/25
Sheet pan chicken with potatoes, dried figs, and onions with arugula and vinaigrette | 5/13/25
Dark chocolate matcha butter cups and homemade vanilla extract | 4/29/25
Bright Spring Salad | 4/22/25
Teriyaki Salmon Bowl | 4/8/25
Maple roasted tofu with butternut squash and bacon | 3/25/25
Black bean tacos with avocado, crema and spicy onions | 3/18/25
Zesty Mojo Chicken with Pineapple | 3/11/25
One-Pot Hearty Beef and Root Vegetable Stew | 2/25/25
Egg roll in a bowl | 2/18/25
Deconstructed lasagna, AKA lazy lasagna | 2/11/25
Kale Quinoa Salad with Red Grapes | 1/28/25
Latin American Chicken Soup with Greens (option to substitute tofu!) | 1/21/25
Roasted Chicken with Rosemary or Sage | 1/14/25
Three Ways To Cook Winter Squash | 12/17/24
Blueberry Oat Bake | 12/10/24
Fun Potato Substitutes | 11/26/24
Mushroom Barley Risotto | 11/19/24
Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas | 11/12/24
High Fiber Chili | 10/29/24
Unique Requested Topic: Cleaner household and personal care options and DIY recipes | 10/22/24
Detox Soup | 10/15/24
Fall Brussels sprouts slaw | 10/8/24
Migas (healthy Mexican style breakfast dish with chips) | 9/24/24
Late summer farro with blistered tomatoes, pesto and spinach | 9/17/24
Marvelous mushroom meatballs with garlicky greens | 9/10/24
Teriyaki Salmon Bowl | 8/27/24
Homemade Protein Bars | 8/20/24
Baked sweet potato breakfast | 8/13/24
Danish Flourless Nut and Seed Bread with Blueberry Chia Jam | 7/30/24
Easy Lunchtime Black Bean Falafel | 7/23/24
Roasted Summer Fruits with Pomegranate Molasses and Whipped Coconut Cream | 7/16/24
Marinated Mediterranean Kebabs with Parsley Mint Drizzle and Pomegranate Molasses | 7/9/24
Pre-Bedtime Snack | 6/25/24
Homemade High Protein Greek Yogurt | 6/18/24
Strawberry Basil Chicken | 6/11/24
Chipotle-style Lunchtime Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Beef or Tofu Sofritas | 5/28/24
Shakshuka with Feta + Greens | 5/21/24
Lunchtime Buddha Bowl | 5/14/24
Radish Salad | 4/30/24
Strawberry Rhubarb Oat Muffins | 4/23/24
Fresh Artichoke Dip | 4/16/24
Spring Frittata | 4/19/24
Yogurt Berry Brulee with Triple Seed Maple Brittle | 3/26/24
Salmon and Wild Rice Burgers with Avocado Green Goddess Sauce | 3/19/24
Mediterranean Lentil Salad | 3/12/24
Low FODMAP Cranberry Almond Quinoa Salad | 2/27/24
Fermented Salsa | 2/20/24
Fermented / Preserved Lemons | 2/13/24
3 Quick Sauces to Jazz up your Meals | 1/30/24
Easy Italian Wedding Soup | 1/23/24
Simple 20 Minute Chili | 1/16/24
Easy High Protein Overnight Oats | 1/9/24
Lemony Chicken Sheet Pan Supper with Potato and Broccoli | 1/2/24
Pomegranate Cocoa Bark | 12/5/23
Lemony Chicken Sheet Pan Supper with Potato and Broccoli | 12/12/23
Broccoli Salad with Roasted Bell Peppers , Capers and Olives | 12/19/23
Healthier Charcuterie Board | 11/28/23
Winter Brussels Sprout Slaw | 11/21/23
Roasted Roots with Chimichurri Sauce | 11/14/23
Gluten Free Apple & Blackberry Crisp | 11/7/23
Vegan 7 Layer Spider Web Dip | 10/31/23
Simple Sardine Salad | 10/24/23
Spaghetti Squash & Red Sauce | 10/17/23
Creamy Tahini Dressing for (Almost) Everything | 10/10/23
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie | 10/3/23
Mom's Vegetable Soup | 8/29/23
Friendly Potato Salad | 8/22/23
Low Sugar No Bake Cookies | 8/15/23
How to Build a Healthy Sandwich | 8/7/23
Speaking Engagements
Mindful Eating Tips & Tools | 12/2/25
How To Lower Blood Pressure | 11/4/25
5 Myths and Truths about Heart Healthy Cooking | 10/7/25
Foods To Support Autoimmune Disorders | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 9/2/25
The Medicinal Properties of Specific Salad Ingredients for Gut Health | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 8/5/25
Gut Health & Aging: Guest Speaker on Living Healthy, Aging Well | Listen Here | 6/21/25
How To Naturally Increase GLP-1 | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 7/8/25
Label Reading + Pantry Swaps | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 6/3/25
Sheet Meals + Quick Cook Tips | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 5/6/25
7 Ways To Optimize Metabolism | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 4/1/25
From Solo to Scalable – Growing Your Team & Streamlining Operations | Healthie Virtual Summit, 3/21/25
Ways To Prevent Burnout Using AI, Ancient Wisdom, and Modern Modalities | Fullscript Summit, 3/14/25
Healthy ways of managing ADD/ADHD with diet | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 3/4/25
Blood Sugar Balancing One Pot Meals + Quick Cook Tips | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 2/4/25
Foods + Ideas To Help The Winter Blues | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 1/7/25
5 Tips To Strengthen Your Immune System for the Holiday Season | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 12/3/24
Mindful Eating: Tips + Tools | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 11/5/24
Detoxification: 5 Ways To Change Your Health | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 10/1/24
How To Balance Blood Sugars | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 9/3/24
Unlocking the Secrets to Optimizing Your Sleep | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 8/6/24
How To Lower Blood Pressure | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 7/2/24
Best Ways To Balance Appetite + Fullness Hormones | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 6/4/24
Root Causes of Weight Loss Resistance | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 5/7/24
3 Myths About Cholesterol | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 4/2/24
5 Ways To Improve Your Mood | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 3/5/24
Understanding Digestion - How It functions, Signs Of A Healthy System, Remedies For Issues | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 2/15/24
Get Back Into Rhythm: Sleep, Stress, Exercise | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 1/18/24
How to Prevent Holiday Sugar Crashes | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 12/21/23
What Is The Magic Of Walking? | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 11/16/23
10 Quick & Easy Meal And Snack Ideas | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 10/19/23
Mindful Eating Part 2: Tools to Help You Reach Your Goals | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 9/21/23
Anti-Inflammatory Eating: What Does This Mean? Tips and Tools | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 8/17/23
Anti-Inflammatory Eating: 3 Tips To Support Your Colleagues | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Workplace Champions, 8/8/23
What To Eat? The Balanced Plate To Improve Blood Sugars, Energy, Weight Loss and More | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 7/20/23
What To Eat? 3 Workplace Ideas To Support Balanced Plate Eating | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Workplace Champions, 7/12/23
7 Secrets To Lasting Weight Loss | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 6/15/23
3 Workplace Tips To Support Lasting Weight Loss | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Workplace Champions, 6/14/23
Mindful Eating: Tips and Tools | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Employees, 5/18/23
Mindful Eating & Workplace Wellness: 1 Tool & 3 Tips! | North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust Workplace Champions, 5/10/23
Gut Challenges: Root Causes & Possible Solutions | Minnesota Consultant Dietitians, 12/7/21
Functional Medicine: What Is It? | Northwestern University, 9/16/21
ProofPoint Wellness Workshop - How Improving Gut Health Can Improve Productivity | 8/6/21
Ways To Improve Gut Health | Faith Community Nurse Network of the Greater Twin Cities, 6/17/21
Facebook LIVES Every Thursday At 12 pm CT | Gut Health Nutrition Tribe, May 2020 - April 2021 (transitioned to focusing on YouTube, where it's easier for people to search the information being shared)
5 Ways Optimizing Gut Health Can Improve Breathing, 4/6/21
Discussion with students about considerations around their idea of incorporating microbiome-supportive foods in school cafeterias, University of Minnesota Foundations of Leadership Practice Class, 2/24/21
Non-Traditional Roles in Dietetics, Minnesota Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, 2/24/21
Entrepreneurship - How Food Science and Nutrition students can develop the entrepreneurial mindset, University of Minnesota Department of Food Science and Nutrition, 2/18/21
5 Ways Optimizing Gut Health Can Improve Breathing, Breathe Easy, Breathe Well Virtual World-Wide Event, 2/3/21
Q&A About How to use YouTube to Build Community and Educate People World-Wide, Business Babes Mastermind Group, 2/2/21
Coffee & Convos Guest Speaker, Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota, 12/20/20
5 Foods That Can Decrease Stress, Guest Speaker In Facebook Group Tabatha Perry, 12/3/20
Functional Nutrition Gut Health Q&A Session, Guest Speaker In Facebook Group TaylorMade Health, 11/25/20
Probiotics: Should You Take One?, Guest Speaker In Facebook Group Adriana Keefe, 11/19/20
7 Secrets to Lasting Weight Loss, Cannon Falls Library, 1/7/20
Gut Health Q&A, Abilify Health Fair, 10/15/19
North Memorial Prostate Cancer Support Group, Prostate Cancer: How Might Nutrition Help?, 5/22/19
Disabilities Resource Fair, How to Find Food Sensitivities, 5/4/19
Holiday Eating - Tips and Tools, Lunch and Learn, 11/20/18
Regions Hospital Employees, How to Find Food Intolerances, 11/15/2018
Holland Biomedical Clinic, How to Find Food Intolerances (focus on MRT), 11/13/18
Allina Health and the Minnesota School of Nursing - 7th Annual Integrative Approaches to Mental Health Care, Fermentation Demo, 11/9/18
Regions Hospital Employees, 7 Ways to Improve Energy with Nutrition, 11/6/2018
Regions Hospital Employees, Mindful Eating: Tools to help us reach our goals, 9/2018
Regions Hospital Employees, 7 Things that Knock Digestion out of Whack, 8/2018
Regions Hospital Employees, 7 Secrets to Lasting Weight Loss, 6/2018
Zestful Living Day by AshaUSA, 7 Things that Knock Digestion out of Whack, 4/2018
Functional Medicine Clinic, 7 Secrets to Lasting Weight Loss, 2018
Functional Medicine Clinic, Root Causes of Stubborn Weight Loss, 2017
California Nurses, Enteral Nutrition Support, 2015
California Long Term Care Facility, Nutrition for Prevention of Chronic Disease, 2015
Regions Hospital Employees, Maintaining a Healthy Weight, 2014
Regions Hospital Employees, Mindful Eating, 2014
Regions Hospital Employees, Maintaining a Healthy Weight, 2013
Regions Hospital Employees, Sleep and Exercise, 2013
Regions Hospital Employees, Portions and Food Labels, 2013
Regions Hospital Employees, Vitamins and Minerals, 2013
Regions Hospital Employees, Protein and Water, 2013
Regions Hospital Employees, Fats, 2013
Regions Hospital Employees, Carbohydrates, 2013
Regions Hospital Employees, Mindful Eating, 2013
Regions Hospital Lunch and Learn, Mindful Eating, 2013
Healthpartners Internal Medicine Physicians, Mindful Eating, 2014
KTSP News Segment, Holiday Eating Tips, 12/2013
KTSP News Segment, Trans Fats, 11/2013
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Omega-3 Supplementation and Depression, 2012
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Nutrition Therapy for Acute on Chronic Kidney Disease - A Case Report, 2012
Podcast Appearances
Empirical Enlightenment Podcast About Gut Health + Ashley's New Film, Listen Here
Functional Nutrition with The Twin Cities Wellness Collective, 11/30/21, Listen Here
Ashley's Entrepreneur Journey & The Lessons She Learned Along The Way
RD2Be Podcast, Ashley's Journey as a Functional Medicine Gut Health Dietitian & Starting Oswald Digestive Clinic, 8/22/21, Listen Here
The Gut-Brain Connection, and How Improving Gut Health Can Improve Mental Health with Integrative Conversations Podcast, 6/16/21, Listen Here
5 Ways To Improve Gut Health And Improve Food Intolerances For Good with Dr. Ross Carter, 1/14/21
A Virtual Clinic On Digestive Health | Interview with Entrepreneur Ashley Oswald, 1/6/21, Listen Here
Dietitian's Take on Holistic Medicine & How You Can Improve Your Mental and Physical Health, 12/14/20, Listen Here
Three Tips to Ensure Your Company is an Enjoyable Place to Work, 11/30/21, Listen Here
Solving Tummy Troubles Like Bloat, Constipation & Acid Reflux, 5/2020, Listen Here
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