Food Talk For Health

With the holiday season upon us, many are seeking rapid weight loss solutions, but experts warn that popular GLP-1 drugs may carry hidden risks, including muscle loss and mental health side effects.Pharmacist and integrative health expert, Dr. Swathi Varanasi-Diaz joins me today to break down the lesser-known dangers of these popular medications and how we can mitigate the risks.Th

Physical inactivity is a global public health problem. Numeroushealth organizations across the world recommend engaging inphysical activity (PA) to enhance health and well-being. How-ever, the beneficial effects of increased PA and cardiorespira-tory fitness (CRF) remain underappreciated by many cliniciansand the public at large.Barry Franklin is Director, Preventive Cardiology and

My guest is Barbara Weller, Editorial Director with FoodTrients. We talked about how Grace O, the founder of FoodTrients.com began this journey. FoodTrients is a philosophy and a resource dedicated to the foods and rejuvenating nutrients that help us fight the diseases of aging and promote longevity. All of the recipes combine modern scientific research and medicinal herbs and ingr

I really enjoyed talking with Dr. Nandi. This episode is filled with enlightening information from him along with some of his favorite healthy recipes.Cognitive decline is not your destiny. You can improve your brainfunction through small steps taken every day.Dr. Partha Nandi highlights the latest research on the gut-brain connection, gives you a clear protocol for maintaining bra

Meet Kim Shapira M.S., R.D., functional nutrition therapist and author. With a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Master’s in Human Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition, Kim emphasizes a simple yet powerful principle: eat when you're hungry. This approach encourages you to listen to your body’s natural cues rather than relying on external factors like the time of day, boredo

I had a great discussion with Dr. John Chuback. As the vibrant colors of fall emerge, it's not just the landscape that changes - our bodies undergo transformations as well. Dr. Chuback recommends eating seasonal foods like pumpkins, apples, and sweet potatoes which are not only delicious but packed with nutrients that support your circulatory system."Fall introduces a bounty of hea

I really enjoyed talking with Dr. Christina Rahm about her work. In today’s world, addressing the unique challenges women face in the workplace, especially those related to ageism and hormonal health issues, is more important than ever. Root Brands and DRC Ventures are at the forefront of this movement, led by Dr. Christina Rahm’s passion for healthcare innovation supporting wo

I had a great conversation with Zen Honeycutt from Moms Across America about their on-going campaign to fix our food supply.Moms Across America has long been working to ban glyphosate from being sprayed on our food and animal feed crops, especially as a drying agent on grain crops. Studies have shown a very close correlation between the increase of Celiac disease and the increase o

I had a really interesting conversation with Nick Gillitt, CEO of The Osmolality Lab. Nick is an industry insider improving health and safety for consumers by providing trusted product certification to brands driven to create excellence in the hydration and functional beverage space. Nick and The Osmolality Lab team are educating consumers on how to ensure their favorite beverages

Had another great interview with Dr. Neal Barnard. This time we got into more details about Power Foods. You'll learn about some surprising science behind some of the foods we think are good for us but can actually be harmful, like salmon, goat cheese and coconut oil, all of which pass easily into body fat and often overstay their welcome.There are dozens of great recipes in the bo