Thursday, 05 September 2013 14:22

The Mediterranean Diet Makes Cancer Cells Mortal

New research suggests that a compound abundant in the Mediterranean diet takes away cancer cells' "superpower" to escape death.

Published in Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith

Thursday, 05 September 2013 14:11

The Whole Food Diet for Breast Cancer Survivors

Breast cancer survivors can increase their odds of living a long, disease-free life by eating whole foods.

Published in Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith

Monday, 02 September 2013 21:13

Is Processed Fructose a Poison?

What is a poison? Well, interestingly, there are different theories as to what makes something a poison. But most of them go something like this:

"A dangerous chemical, natural or unnatural, enters the blood through the skin, gut or lungs and travels to the liver, the primary organ of detoxification."

The liver attempts to "detoxify" the chemical creating metabolites — sometimes the metabolites are less toxic and sometimes they're not — in order to excrete the chemical and any remnants of it out of the body.

So for us to believe that fructose is a poison, it needs to follow, in some respects, the pathway I just described — and I'll get to that soon.

But first, let's clarify something...

Published in RadioMD Blog

Thursday, 29 August 2013 14:00

Intermittent Fasting Extends Lifespan

Intermittent fasting has been practiced for centuries but is now making a pretty big comeback. Why? Because, research shows it can add years to your life.

Published in Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith

Wednesday, 28 August 2013 11:00

Are Artificial Sweeteners Like Aspartame Safe?

Major soft drink companies such as Coca Cola use artificial sweeteners...but are they safe?

Published in Naturally Savvy

Tuesday, 27 August 2013 22:09

Mindful Eating for Weight Loss & Pleasure

Have you ever noticed that you eat while you watch TV, drive, work, talk on the telephone? That sometimes you just eat, mindlessly? Just shoveling food in with no real thought about whether it tastes good, feels good, IS good?

Are you one of the many of us? The people who eat too fast, too thoughtlessly, too unhealthily? Are you so busy filling the next forkful that you don't even notice the wonderful bite of food already in your mouth?

YIKES! Right?

Since your brain can only really focus on one thing at a time, when you eat while doing something else you far too often miss the subtle signs of fullness that tell you to STOP! At least not until you feel uncomfortable or until you run out of food.

Published in RadioMD Blog

Tuesday, 27 August 2013 20:55

Friends Don't Let Friends Get Fat?

It happens to the best of us. You maintain a strict habit of exercise and dieting throughout the week. You're disciplined. You're organized. You've got this. Then the weekend approaches and it’s time for date night, or the much-needed opportunity to catch up and hang out with your friends. You, believing you are being a good healthy-eating planner, check out the restaurant's menu online beforehand to pick out a reasonably healthy meal and drill this motivational speech into your head:

"I will not overindulge tonight."

And this time, you're serious.

That is, until you hear what your friends are ordering. And before you know it you’re ordering a side of French fries AND a slice of cake to go.

What just happened?

Published in RadioMD Blog

Tuesday, 27 August 2013 12:22

Supplements for Exercise & Weight Loss

So many supplements claim to help you lose weight faster. Do they really work?

Published in Train Your Body

Monday, 26 August 2013 12:33

The Best & Worst Protein Bars

How can you tell if your protein bar is actually healthy or doing more harm than good?

Published in Staying Well

Monday, 26 August 2013 12:00

Are You Almost Anorexic?

One in 10 teenage girls and 1 in 20 adults display symptoms of an eating disorder, but never get help. Why? And might someone you love be at risk?

Published in Staying Well

Monday, 19 August 2013 12:00

10-Step Approach to Prevent & Manage Diabetes

Nutrition is essential for preventing and managing diabetes, but balancing your diet isn't easy. What exactly is a healthy diabetes diet?

Published in Staying Well

Thursday, 15 August 2013 14:00

Reviving the DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

The DASH diet can lower systolic pressure by as much as 11 points. So why aren’t more people with high blood pressure following it?

Published in Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith

Thursday, 15 August 2013 12:33

Weight Loss Tips from the Asian Diet Expert

Cathy Margolin, author and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, shares her best weight loss tips... the Asian way.

Published in To Your Good Health Radio

Thursday, 15 August 2013 12:11

Skinny Bitch Bakery with Kim Barnouin

Vegan or not, if you love the taste of sweets you'll also love Kim Barnouin's newest book, Skinny Bitch Bakery.

Published in To Your Good Health Radio

Thursday, 15 August 2013 12:00

Chew on This with Kim Barnouin

Our two powerhouse nutritionists cover the latest health and wellness headlines in order to help YOU live better.

Published in To Your Good Health Radio

Tuesday, 13 August 2013 12:11

Boost Your Metabolism the Right Way

Have you tried every pill, potion, powder or food to get your metabolism revving? Maybe it's not as complicated as you think.

Published in Train Your Body

Tuesday, 13 August 2013 12:00

Do You Suffer from Diet Burnout?

Have you tried every diet on the books and still haven't lost weight? You may be suffering from diet burnout.

Published in Train Your Body

Monday, 12 August 2013 12:00

Liposuction: Facts You Need to Know

You would think having a lot of excess fat would make you a good candidate for liposuction. Unfortunately, that's not the case.

Published in Staying Well

Wednesday, 07 August 2013 11:45

Methylfolate: Supplemental Support for Weight Loss, Depression

Methylfolates affect your weight, hormones and metabolism. They may also lead to depression.

Published in Naturally Savvy

Saturday, 03 August 2013 16:25

Battling Chronic Disease

Couples can become mutually supportive to fight and prevent obesity-related diseases such as cardiovascular, diabetes, stroke and cancers.

Published in YOU The Owners Manual Podcast

Thursday, 01 August 2013 14:00

Is Fructose a Poison?

Processed fructose is biologically connected to gout, high blood pressure and body fat.

Published in Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith

Tuesday, 30 July 2013 12:33

Clean Eating: Just a Trend or the Real Deal?

What is clean eating? Does it mean you clean your food before you eat it? Not quite. But it does mean a healthier lifestyle.

Published in Train Your Body

Tuesday, 30 July 2013 12:22

Workout Supplements: The Real Scoop

Muscle milk, protein powders, bars, goo, ready-made drinks... do any of them make a difference in your results or in your workout?

Published in Train Your Body

Thursday, 25 July 2013 14:22

Top 10 Nutrition Tips

Ten easy-to-follow tips for improving your nutritional state and well being.

Published in Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith

Thursday, 25 July 2013 14:00

Healthy Substitutes for Unhealthy Food Cravings

Do you get unhealthy food cravings? There are healthy substitutes that will still satisfy without all the guilt.

Published in Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith

Saturday, 20 July 2013 16:25

Cancer Prevention Starts in Youth

Many of the unhealthy habits kids pick up during childhood may increase cancer risk.

Published in YOU The Owners Manual Podcast

Thursday, 18 July 2013 14:45

Lower Your Hunger with this Lesser-Known Omega Fat

New research shows that omega-7 fatty acids facilitate weight loss by decreasing hunger.

Published in Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith

Wednesday, 17 July 2013 11:00

Reboot Your Health with a Plant-Based Diet

Are you ready for a wellness reboot? The Blissful Chef will show you how.

Published in Naturally Savvy

Monday, 15 July 2013 12:45

The Best & Worst Condiments for Weight Loss

They may seem harmless, but condiments could be ruining your diet.

Published in Staying Well

Monday, 15 July 2013 12:22

7 Belly-Slimming Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you are trying to get to a healthy weight, learn why you should be eating breakfast every day.

Published in Staying Well

Monday, 08 July 2013 12:33

Are Grains Slowly Killing You?

Grains are supposed to be good for you. But with new research and the "gluten-free" craze, might that be a myth?

Published in Staying Well

Monday, 01 July 2013 20:52

The 250:250 Weight Loss Rule

I did a search on Google for weight loss, weight loss supplements and weight loss nutrients. You can only imagine how many web pages and products Google found. We’re talking millions of web pages and thousands of product pages. No kidding.

But here are my questions. Have we overly complicated weight loss and do we really need thousands of “miracle” fat burners? Well, I think we have complicated it too much and I don’t think we need thousands of products. Let me explain.

Published in RadioMD Blog

Monday, 01 July 2013 12:22

Is Diet Soda Rotting Your Teeth?

Myth: Diet Soda just as harmful to teeth as regular soda.

Published in Staying Well

Thursday, 27 June 2013 14:00

Calories In, Calories Out: The 250 Weight Loss Rule

Follow this simple weight loss rule for one week and lose one pound. No pills, no strict diets; just a simple 4th grade math equation to apply.

Published in Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith

Wednesday, 26 June 2013 11:45

Have You Had Your Green Drink Today?

Green drinks and smoothies are all the rage and for very good, very healthy reasons.

Published in Naturally Savvy

Monday, 24 June 2013 12:00

Balancing Act: Manage Your Weight on Vacation

Getting away on vacation can be a life-saver for some. But oftentimes this sense of freedom has a price: your waistline.

Published in Staying Well

Thursday, 20 June 2013 12:00

Chew on This with Kim Barnouin

Our two powerhouse nutritionists cover the latest health and wellness headlines in order to help YOU live better.

Published in To Your Good Health Radio

Wednesday, 19 June 2013 11:11

Weight Loss: Fast & Safe Tricks for Shedding Pounds

Nervous to slip into your swimsuit? Learn how you can lose some of those unwanted pounds in time to enjoy the outdoors this summer.

Published in Naturally Savvy

Tuesday, 18 June 2013 12:45

Are You Sabotaging Your Own Weight Loss?

You may not even realize the many ways you undermine your own weight loss efforts. We're here to help.

Published in Train Your Body

Tuesday, 18 June 2013 12:33

Small Steps that Lead to Big Weight Loss

There are certain behaviors that are needed for long-term weight loss. Learn how you can finally lose those extra pounds for good.

Published in Train Your Body

Wednesday, 12 June 2013 11:22

30-Day Plan for Lasting Weight Loss & Total Health

Finally, a solution for you to lose weight and maintain a svelte, sexy body!

Published in Naturally Savvy

Sunday, 09 June 2013 21:03

Did You Know? You Probably Underestimate Calories When Eating Out

Recently on the YOU The Owner’s Manual Radio Show, we featured a top medical story about how to prevent 80% of chronic disease. It related to food choices and portion size.

Wait! Don’t stop reading!

It really does get more interesting, because if each of us paid as much attention to restaurant menus as some my friends do to NBA scoring, we could save 600 billion a year at least. A year!

That would make North America as competitive for jobs as for energy independence. You’d be patriotic. And we are being helped. Most fast food restaurants have added an additional column of numbers on their menus. The new column contains the calorie content of the food items. However, apparently not too many people have taken an interest in the new information provided to help Americans get healthier.

A new study published in May 2013 highlights the ineffective attempt to encourage people to moderate calories. Nearly 2/3 of adults, adolescent, and school age children underestimated the number of calories in their fast food meal....and not by a little.

Published in RadioMD Blog

Wednesday, 05 June 2013 11:45

Unjunk Your Junk Food

You don't need to give up on snacks and "junk food" in order to eat healthy.

Published in Naturally Savvy

Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:00

Burning Fat Without Stimulants

Research shows how a new plant extract called Fucoxanthin safely reduces body fat without stimulating your brain or heart, while lowering disease risk factors.

Published in Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 12:33