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Teaching Kids Healthy Cooking Skills Jun 01, 2018

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Celebrity Chef Zipora Einav shares how to involve your children in healthy meal preparation.One of the simplest yet best pleasures in life should be food. “I don’t believe in deprivation. Food should be enjoyed, easy to prepare and provide energy and vitality. Well-chosen food, prepared with passion in a proper environment, makes the body dance and the cells sing. It’s part of the joy of being alive,” according to celebrity Chef Zipora Einav. Chef Zipora encourages children to participate in the food preparation process. Ask your children what they want to eat and listen to them. Let them participate in meal planning and cooking. Train your children to safely use knives. Grocery shop together. Listen as Chef Zipora joins host Lisa Davis to share her tips for teaching children healthy cooking skills.

Kate Walsh Talks 13 Reasons Why, Season 2 May 29, 2018

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Actress Kate Walsh discusses the importance of parents and kids watching 13 Reasons Why together.Netflix series 13 Reasons Why addresses a young woman’s suicide (Hannah) and how it affects those left behind. The second season delves into the impact of her death and the ripple effect it creates. Actress Kate Walsh portrays Hannah’s mother, dealing with the aftermath of the young lady’s decision to take her own life. Kate wanted to honor parents who had been through a similar situation with her performance. Kate encourages parents and children to watch the series together. Mental health, gender bias, racism and homophobia plague our society. Thirteen Reasons Why provides an opportunity for parents to converse with their children about the ugliness in the world, encouraging them to find healing, hope and solutions. Listen as Kate joins host Lisa Davis to share more about 13 Reasons Why season two, how she’s making her 50s fabulous, and her thoughts on #MeToo in Hollywood.

Intermittent Fasting as a Diabetes Solution May 25, 2018

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Dr. Jason Fung demystifies type-2 diabetes treatment and how intermittent fasting can change a diagnosis.Nutrition is a large component of healing. Conventional medicine didn’t fully address this aspect in the past. Dr. Jason Fung discovered that giving medication didn’t make any difference in really treating type-2 diabetes. When the kidneys are suffering, the cause must be addressed. Intermittent fasting is a dietary strategy to get excess sugar out of the body. Your body naturally burns off sugar when you don’t feed it for a period of time. Most people fast 12 hours each day between dinner and breakfast. Intermittent fasting increases the fasting period. Fasting isn’t easy. However, it is a natural and free way to start improving your health. Listen as Dr. Fung joins host Lisa Davis to explain insulin, glucose, diabetic drug treatment and intermittent fasting.

Women & Heart Disease May 22, 2018

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Cynthia Brown gives firsthand experience as a woman with heart disease.Heart disease is the number-one killer of women. How can you deal with a heart disease diagnosis? Patient advocate Cynthia Brown didn’t have much information or guidance when she received her diagnosis after a heart attack years ago. Through self education, Cynthia learned about heart disease and how to advocate for herself. She now educates patients. Heart attack symptoms include: Difficulty breathing Extreme fatigue Radiating chest pain that can be felt in the back Left arm numbness Nausea Jaw pain Neck and shoulder pain Learn to speak up for yourself and advocate for your own health. Find a doctor who will listen to you. Listen as Cynthia joins host Lisa Davis to share her experiences as a woman with heart disease and how to advocate for your health.

Making Pizza Healthy! May 18, 2018

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Dr. Ward Bond shares his healthy pizza hacks.It’s hard to deny yourself comfort foods, especially when you have a shared eating experience with your family. Dr. Ward Bond has ideas on how to make your pizza healthy so you can enjoy a more nutritious treat. Skip out on the white flour crust. Use a gluten-free or cauliflower crust. Marinara can be replaced with salsa to create a Tex-Mex pizza. Add grilled chicken and veggies. Sliced tomatoes can replace sauce. Add greens if you like. Add the cheese that’s right for you—dairy or vegan. Listen as Dr. Bond joins host Lisa Davis to share how to enjoy the comfort of pizza while making it healthy.

5 Minutes to a Happier Existence May 15, 2018

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Nataly Kogan explains how you can make your life happier in just five minutes.It’s time to stop putting off your own happiness. Milestone successes are nice markers of hard work and focus, but you can also enjoy the time between those wins. Nataly Kogan learned as a refugee that you can find moments of joy, peace and gratitude when life is imperfect. Sometimes you have to hit a wall for a change in attitude to come. Not everything will always be perfect. Nataly recommended three simple things to change your viewpoint. Write down three things you’re grateful for before you send your first email of the day. Embrace your stress. Take five minutes to let yourself to feel the pressure about the present when it’s bothering you. Blast your stress with kindness. Do a good deed so you feel better. Listen as Nataly joins host Lisa Davis to share her journey to finding everyday happiness.

Clean Eating Academy Online Course May 11, 2018

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Erin MacDonald shares how you can educate yourself to reach your health and fitness goals.Erin MacDonald, RDN, is more concerned about inflammation and gut health than weight loss. However, diets are all the rage. Promises of grandeur coax people to jump from one diet to the next in an effort to drop the number on their scale. Diet hopping isn’t sustainable or realistic. Erin wants people to understand why they should eat a certain way versus how they are eating now. She wants them to understand how much exercise they need to see the results they seek. The Clean Eating Academy online course is a nine-week program that tackles one subject per week. Participants get blood work done before starting the course and again at the end. Healthy cooking techniques, dining out, grocery shopping, reducing stress and understanding fitness are all components. These skills are intended for implementation and a jumping-off point for more health learning. Listen as Erin joins host Lisa Davis to discuss her online course.

One Man's Ironman Experience May 08, 2018

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What's it like to participate in the Ironman challenge?The Ironman competition is quite a physical challenge. Competitors must complete a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run (full marathon). The challenges must be completed consecutively and must be finished within 17 hours. Ted Spiker committed to Ironman. He knew that one second past that 17-hour limit would result in a Did Not Finish (DNF) classification. While Ted wasn’t a strong athlete in his younger years, he worked hard to reach Ironman. Gradient competitions and training prepared him for the event. Listen as Ted joins host Lisa Davis to share his Ironman journey.

Chef's Advice: Finding the Best Restaurants May 04, 2018

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Chefs can help you seek out the best restaurants across the country.If it’s nutritious and delicious restaurant food you seek, ask a chef. Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier is a great-tasting, Non-GMO electrolyte drink mix that delivers hydration to your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. Go to Liquid-IV.com and use code TalkHealthy to save 20%. - sponsor Joshua David Stein conversed with chefs across the country to find the ten best places to eat. A common thread for all chefs interviewed was the qualities of a great restaurant: friendly, good coffee, and a sense of community. These chefs care about meals and live their lives for food. They know what makes a great restaurant. The restaurant scene is very rich, especially in smaller cities. Chefs in these places are still very skilled, even if they aren’t pushing to get Michelin stars like their big city counterparts. Listen as Joshua joins host Lisa Davis to share what he learned from top chefs and his experience writing the book. Sponsor Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier is a great-tasting, Non-GMO electrolyte drink mix that delivers hydration to your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. Go to Liquid-IV.com and use code TalkHealthy to save 20%.

TRICKS for Fitness Habits May 01, 2018

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Need help sticking to a fitness regimen?You know by now that you need to move your body to maintain or improve health. However, sticking to healthy habits is a challenge after the initial excitement diminishes. Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier is a great-tasting, Non-GMO electrolyte drink mix that delivers hydration to your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. Go to Liquid-IV.com and use code TalkHealthy to save 20%. - sponsor Physiatrist Dr. Beth Frates urges clients to focus on TRICKS to make habits stick. Triggers. Find the trigger that propels you to exercise each day. It may involve setting an alarm or dressing in workout clothes. Rewards. Think about the reward you seek from the workout. You may want extrinsic rewards like a changed body shape or a new outfit after so many consecutive days of exercise. Intrinsic rewards such as decreased stress, more energy and better mood may appeal to you. Incentives. Consider what motivates you to do this kind of fitness now. Are there changes you hope to see in your body that this type of exercise will provide? Calendar. Put your exercise on a calendar and check it off when completed. This provides visual progress of your success with your chosen routine. You can see how many days you worked out and what results you achieved. Kindness. Practice self-compassion. Skip the negative self-talk when you miss a workout. Discover a way to learn and grow from the things that prevent your scheduled fitness. Support. Get a buddy. Be accountable to each other, even if you don’t take the same classes. Check in and encourage one another to continue sticking to those fitness habits. Listen as Dr. Frates joins host Lisa Davis to share her TRICKS with you. Sponsor: Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier is a great-tasting, Non-GMO electrolyte drink mix that delivers hydration to your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. Go to Liquid-IV.com and use code TalkHealthy to save 20%.

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