Nutrition Tidbits Podcast

Listen to heart health expert Dr Janet Brill on foods that can prevent a second heart attack. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Janet Bond Brill, Ph.D, RD, LDN Are you one of the 13 million heart attack survivors in America?  What can you do to prevent a second heart attack? Dietitian Dr Janet Brill, author of the book Prevent A Second Heart Attack, discusses some hot topics regarding heart attack prevention, and natural heart-healthy foods you can incorporate to your diet.  

Dr. Navindra Seeram, Professor with the College of Pharmacy at the University of Rhode Island shares with us some recent findings of blueberries and brain health. HealthCastle Nutrition Tidbits podcast. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Dr. Navindra Seeram, Ph.D. We’ve all heard about the wonderful heart benefits of blueberries may provide.  More studies found that these tiny blue fruits may also help our brain as well.  Dr. Navindra Seeram, Professor with the College of Pharmacy at the University of Rhode Island shares with us some recent findings of blueberries and brain health.  

Gloria Tsang, author of Go UnDiet talks about why diets don't work and teaches us how to UnDiet. Host: Sofia Layarda, MPH, RD Guest: Gloria Tsang, RD We’ve heard over and over again that diets don’t work, but many of us still follow them, multiple times. Is there a way to get off the dieting roller-coaster and make real change happen? We are joined today by our very own Gloria Tsang, editor-in-chief of HealthCastle.com and author of the book Go UnDiet. She talks about why diets don’t work and teaches us how to UnDiet.  

Nutrition Tidbits Podcast - Alissa Hamilton discusses the real truth behind orange juice. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Alissa Hamilton How many of you reach for a glass of orange juice as part of your morning routine? Alissa Hamilton, author of the book Squeezed shares some surprising truths about orange juice. It may shock you.  

Nutrition Tidbits Podcast - Bonnie Taub-Dix discusses which green label term really means it. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RD, CDN With Earth Day approaching, there's a renewed interest in our food supply and how they impact the environment and our health. Dietitian Bonnie Taub-Dix, author of the book Read It Before You Eat It, helps us learn which label term really means it, and which one is just marketing gimmick.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, Editor-in-Chief for Healthcastle.com. With Earth Day approaching, there's a renewed interest in our food supply and how they impact the environment and our health. Joining me today is dietitian Bonnie Taub-Dix, author of the book Read It Before You Eat It. She is here today to help us learn which label term really means it, and which one is just marketing gimmick. Thank you for joining me Bonnie. Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RD, CDN: Hi Gloria! Gloria Tsang, RD: Now there are so man

Liz Weiss gives us some hints on how to go about cooking more at home. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Liz Weiss, MS, RD Eating healthy is usually one of the top 3 new year's resolutions. And yet, it's hard to eat healthy if you don't start cooking more at home. Dietitian Liz Weiss just released her family cookbook No Whine with Dinner. She is here to give us some hints on how to go about cooking more at home.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, Editor-in-Chief for HealthCastle.com. Eating healthy is usually one of the top 3 New Year’s resolutions.  And yet, it's hard to eat healthy if you don't start cooking more at home.  Joining me today is dietitian Liz Weiss. She just released her family cookbook No Whine with Dinner. She is here today to give us some tips on how to go about cooking more at home. Thank you for joining me Liz. Liz Weiss, MS, RD: It’s good to be here. Happy New Year. Gloria Tsang, RD: Happy New Year. I often hear from readers

Dr. Roger Clemens explains what those olive oil terms really mean, and what you should put your money on. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Roger Clemens, DrPH If you ever make a trip to the grocery store to pick up a bottle of olive oil lately, you know how confusing it can be. Dr. Roger Clemens, spokesperson for the Institute of Food Technologists' and professor at the USC School of Pharmacy, explain what those olive oil terms really mean, and what you should put your money on.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, Editor-in-Chief for HealthCastle.com. If you ever make a trip to the grocery store to pick up a bottle of olive oil lately, you know how confusing it can be. Joining me today is professor Dr. Roger Clemens. He is the Institute of Food Technologists' spokesperson and professor at the USC School of Pharmacy. He is here today to explain what those olive oil terms really mean, and what you should put your money on. Thank you for joining me Dr

David Kirby reveals some shocking facts behind the meat and dairy farming system in the country, and how these factory farms may threaten our health. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: David Kirby Many of us are paying more attention on where our fruits and veggies come from, and how they are grown. What about meat? David Kirby, journalist and author of Animal Factory, reveals some shocking facts behind the meat and dairy farming system in the country, and how these factory farms may threaten our health.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: Many of us are paying attention on where our fruits and veggies come from and how they are grown. What about meat? Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits Podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, Editor-in-Chief for HealthCastle.com. Joining me today is journalist and author David Kirby. Author of the book Animal Factory. He is here today to reveal some shocking facts behind the meat and dairy farming system in the country and how these factory farms may threaten our health. Thank you for joini

Leslie Bonci talks about sour cherries, or tart cherries. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Leslie Bonci, RD, MPH, LDN The best part of summer is the tasting the abundance of sweet and juicy fruit. But sometimes, sour can be good too! Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits podcast. Leslie Bonci is here to talk about sour cherries, or tart cherries. She is the director of sports nutrition for the Center for Sports Medicine at the UPMC University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: The best part of summer is tasting the abundance of sweet and juicy fruits.  But sometimes, sour can be good too! Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, editor-in-chief for HealthCastle.com. I have sports dietitian Leslie Bonci with me today to talk about sour cherries, or tart cherries.  She is the director of sports nutrition for the Center for Sports Medicine at the UPMC University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre. Thank you for joining me, Leslie. Leslie Bonci, RD, MPH, LDN: Well thanks

David Grotto discuss the latest scientific findings on chocolate's health benefits, and the different types of chocolate available on the market today Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: David Grotto, RD, LDN What's the month of February without the well-loved treat synonymous with Valentine's Day? Chocolate certainly! Nutritionist David Grotto discuss the latest scientific findings on chocolate's health benefits, and the different types of chocolate available on the market today.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: What's the month of February without the well-loved treat synonymous with Valentine's Day? Chocolate certainly! Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, Editor-in-Chief for HealthCastle.com. Joining me today is nutritionist David Grotto, author of a new book 101 Optimal Life Foods. He is here today to discuss the latest scientific findings on chocolate's health benefits, and the different types of chocolate available on the market today. Thank you for joining me David. David Gro

Dr. David Kessler shares some interesting results of his research into how we seem to eat more and more and what we can do to take charge of our health. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: David A. Kessler, MD If you are like most people, the month of January finds you dreading the tighter fitting clothes and regretting all the excess calories you ate during the holidays. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. David Kessler is here today to share some interesting results of his research into how we seem to eat more and more and what we can do to take charge of our health.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: If you are like most people, the month of January finds you dreading the tighter fitting clothes and regretting all the excess calories you ate during the holidays. Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits Podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, Editor-in-Chief for HealthCastle.com. Joining me today is Dr. David Kessler, former FDA Commissioner and author of the book The End of Overeating. He is here today to share some interesting result

Susan Burke March demystifies pre-diabetes and talks about what you can do to deal with it. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Susan Burke March, MS, RD You or someone you love may have recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. With a name like that, you may wonder whether it means you're already somewhat diabetic and need to be on a strict regimen. Nutritionist and certified diabetes educator Susan Burke March, author of Making Weight Control Second Nature demystifies pre-diabetes and talks about what you can do to deal with it.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: You may have heard of the term, pre-diabetes. With a name like this, you may wonder whether it means you're already somewhat diabetic and need to be on a diabetic diet. Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, Editor-in-Chief for HealthCastle.com. Joining me today is nutritionist and certified diabetes educator Susan Burke March, author of the new book Making Weight Control Second Nature. She is here today to demystify pre-diabe

Shelley Case gives us the lowdown on gluten-free eating. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Shelley Case, RD There are a lot of misunderstanding and myths out there when it comes to what a gluten-free diet means. If you are told to go on a gluten-free diet, the amount of information to wade through can be overwhelming. Nutritionist Shelley Case, author of Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide, gives us the lowdown on gluten-free eating.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: There is a lot of misunderstanding and myths out there when it comes to what a gluten-free diet means. If you are told to go on a gluten-free diet, the amount of information to wade through can be overwhelming. Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, Editor-in-Chief for HealthCastle.com. Joining me today is nutrition expert Shelley Case, author of the book Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide. She is here today to give us the lowdown on gluten free living. Thank you for joining me Shelley. Shelley

Tammy Lakatos Shames reveals that the culprit may be something you never pay attention to - and that's salt. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD People often think that they must have eaten too much food or carb, or not doing enough workout that is preventing them for losing those stubborn pounds. But nutritionist Tammy Lakatos Shames, author of a new book called The Secret to Skinny, reveals that the culprit may be something you never pay attention to - and that's salt.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, Editor-in-Chief for HealthCastle.com. People often think that they must have eaten too much food or too much carbs, or not doing enough workouts that is preventing them from losing those stubborn pounds. But nutritionist Tammy Lakatos Shames, author of a new book called The Secret to Skinny, revealed that the culprit may be something you never pay attention to - and that is salt. Thank you for joining me Tammy. Tammy Lakato

Elizabeth Ward shares some innovative ideas for back-to-school lunches and snacks. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD The million dollar question for many parents dealing with back-to-school season has got to be "What am I going to feed the kids?" By now, the kids are back to school for a week, are you running out of ideas already? Elizabeth Ward, mother of 3 and author of a new book Expect The Best is here today to share some innovative ideas for back-to-school lunches and snacks.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: The million dollar question for many parents dealing with back-to-school season has got to be "What am I going to feed the kids?" By now, the kids are back to school for a week , are you running out of ideas already? Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, Editor-in-Chief for HealthCastle.com. Joining me today is nutritionist Elizabeth Ward, mother of 3 and author of a new book Expect The Best. She is here today to share some innovative ideas for back-to

Heather K. Jones talks about the various diet "types" and how finding your diet type will help you stick to a sustainable, life-long plan for total wellness. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Heather K. Jones, RD With so many different diets and weight-loss regimes out there, it is hard to figure out which one works for you specifically. Maybe it makes sense to do a little matchmaking, between your personality and the type of diet that suits you. Heather K. Jones, author of What's Your Diet Type?, talks about the various diet "types" and how finding your diet type will help you stick to a sustainable, life-long plan for total wellness.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: With so many different weight loss diets out there, it's hard to figure out which one works for you specifically. Maybe it makes sense to do a little matchmaking, between your personality and the type of diet that suits you. Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, Editor-in-Chief for HealthCastle.com. Joining me today is

Angela St. Cyr shares her tips and tricks to truly live your life on a local diet. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Angela St. Cyr Ever wondered what it would truly be like to feed your family only foods that are grown and produced within 100-mile radius of your home? The Food Network Canada featured a 100-Mile Challenge Series in which several families signed up for the challenge of eating only local foods for 100 days. Angela St. Cyr and her family was documented by the Food Network show and shares her tips and tricks to truly live your life on a local diet.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits Podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, Editor-in-Chief for HealthCastle.com. Ever wondered what it would truly be like to feed your family only foods that are grown and produced within 100-mile radius of your home? The Food Network Canada featured a 100-Mile Challenge Series in April, in which several families signed up for the challenge of eating only local foods for 100 days. Joining me today

Meeru Dhalwala tells us how Indian cuisine is more than butter chicken. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Meeru Dhalwala In celebration of May being Asian Heritage month, and inspired by the success of the movie Slumdog Millionaire, we cast this month's spotlight on tasty Indian cuisine. Author and Vancouver Sun columnist Meeru Dhalwala, co-owner of the world-famous restaurant Vij's in Vancouver, BC, tells us how Indian cuisine is more than butter chicken.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: In celebration of May being Asian Heritage month, and inspired by the success of the movie Slumdog Millionaire, we cast this month's spotlight on tasty Indian cuisine. Now, if the image that comes to your mind at the mention of Indian cuisine is butter chicken, then you have a long way to go! Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, editor-in-chief for HealthCastle.com. Joining me today is author and Vancouver Sun columnist Meeru Dhalwala, co-owner of the world-famous restaurant Vij's in Vancouver, BC.

Dr. Lisa Weasel helps us understand the GM food controversy. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Lisa Weasel, PhD There is quite a bit of coverage of genetically modified foods in the media, but a lot of it seems quite emotional. In the often passionate debate about GM foods, it is sometimes difficult to get the real scoop on what is fact vs. fiction. Molecular biologist Dr. Lisa Weasel, author of Food Fray, helps us understand the GM food controversy.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: There is quite a bit of coverage of genetically modified foods in the media, but a lot of it seems quite emotional. In the often passionate debate about GM foods, it is sometimes difficult to get the real scoop on what is fact versus fiction. Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits Podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, Editor-in-Chief for HealthCastle.com. Joining me today is molecular biologist Dr. Lisa Weasel, author of the book Food Fray. She is here today to help us understand the GM food controversy. Welcome to the show Dr. Weasel. Lisa W

Lorna Sass tells us tidbits about whole grains that every home cook should know about. Host: Gloria Tsang, RD Guest: Lorna Sass We talked about the different types of fiber in our last episode, and in our celebration of National Heart Month, we are moving on to discuss whole grains. The situation with whole grains is similar to fiber - we know they are good, but we just don't eat enough. Lorna Sass, author of Whole Grains For Busy People is here today to tell us tidbits about whole grains that every home cook should know about.   Transcript: Gloria Tsang, RD: We talked about the different types of fiber in our last episode and in our celebration of National Heart Month, we are moving on to discuss whole grains. The situation with whole grains is similar to fiber - we know they are good, but we just don't eat enough. Welcome to the Nutrition Tidbits podcast. This is Gloria Tsang, Editor-in-Chief for HealthCastle.com. Joining me today is Lorna Sass. Her latest cookbook is called "Whole Grains For Busy Peop