informed foodie: Recent Episodes
Di Wilkinson
Di Wilkinson, nutritionist, informs foodies about all the food facts you need for an epic life! She's a UCDavis grad that shares all the basics on food and how it brings sustenance to your life. Let's come up with a satisfying food plan amid all those amazing food choices!
This is the final episode for informed foodies that have wanted to improve and live an epic life. Thank you for your support!! You've made my life better as well!! You're the best!!
Dana is an athlete, parent, and grand parent who has Celiac Disease. She's discovered a satifying way to manage her symptoms and take care of her GI tract. You will appreciate her positive outlook and encouragement to explore the incredible food variety available to us. Thank You Dana!
Enjoy Thanksgiving without guilt or weight gain! It is possible with a little planning ahead. Avoid holiday pounds by doing some more activities outside or eating a bit less on the days in between.
10 tips on easy shortcuts that make losing weight a little easier. Remeber how awesome you are!!!
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly facts about cholesterol. There's many things you can do to keep it under control, but there are several things you cannot change. Diet and lifestyle choices can help protect your heart and keep your doctor happy.
Allergic reactions to food can be fatal. Children are especially vulnerable to common foods when their immune systems send out an alarm. Your doctor can help you come up with a plan to stay comfortable and alive amid our global food market. Stay safe!
Prevent this painful condition and discover how to manage it when heartburn tries to take over. Extra acid in your esophageal tube can indicate serious issues. Always check things out with your doctor!
De-stress with these easy techniques to make your life managable. We will examine the triggers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and look at current therapies, which include strategies we can all use. Chronic conditions such as IBS can be addressed with prevention and lifestyle changes.
Sure I eat these-sometimes, as in once a month! Eliminate these from daily or weekly intake. There's too many wonderful options out there. Your body, mind and soul will thank you.
Decrease the release with these 5 tips. Our GI tract is a busy place but it doesn't need to be in charge of your social image. If you're plagued by embarrasing gas episodes, here's the brief on how to deflate this issue.
Tension Headaches & Migraines do not belong in your life! Trigger foods and daily pressures can be too much for our systems. A little self care and prevention can go along way in getting rid of these painful episodes.
Fast, Crash diets can work, as you stay focused on the short term. Keep your body's metabolism on its toes by changing things up. Here's some easy advice on staying full while you shed a few pounds.
Diet Sabotage is real and can be beaten. Here's a few strategies to combat the daily resistance to healthy eating and to avoid cultural temptations. It's great that there are so many alternatives for stress rather than just eating junk food. You can be creative and successful!
Europe has banned U.S. additives-when they've been linked to cancer. Several other food additives have multiple negative effects on our health. If you have a hard time pronouncing a chemical in your food-google it!
Genetically Modified Organisms-sounds unnatural for sure. Should we be altering the DNA code of plants and animals? How harmful is it and is there any benefit beyond profits? We will examine the new labeling and facts surrounding this exciting topic.
Megan is an amazing Registered Dietitian, loaded with knowledge and practical counseling skills for her patients with renal disease. Diabetes and High Blood Pressure are very common and only 2 of the reasons that 400,000+ people are on dialysis. Megan provides specific lifestyle changes that can benefit all of us and outlines the dietary recommendations for those suffering from kidney failure.
The variety and benefits of fish are pretty incredible! We will examine the contaminants and risk factors involved in fish consumption. It's one of my Top 5 food favs and hopefully yours too.
'100% Organic' vs. 'Organic' (95%) and expensive too. The USDA has gotten involved to ensure that these food sources are what they claim to be. You'll discover why we should all care about this topic.
Stranded on a deserted island? Wishing you were? Bring these Super foods with you! My Top 5 list is delicious, nutritious and especially satisfying. Let's enjoy them here, along with the vast variety of food we can access everyday.
Anorexia can be a fatal condition. Several approaches are necessary to support a recovering anorexic. Let's hear some personal testimony on how this disease can develop and the deeper issues that need to be addressed.
From school lunches to Junior High cooking classes; this interveiw will shed some light on what it's like to be a teenage foodie. Johnny is an entertaining, intelligent young man, who also shares some insight on commercials that target young people. I'm hoping to get a sample of his chocolate chip cookies!
Jess has traveled with performance groups for over 7 years. She has found a way to make healthy choices in the midst of living out of a suitcase and without a kitchen. She's convinced me to try a few new things and to shop at Trader Joe's more often!
Boost those 100 Trillion Microbes living in your gut! Probiotics have several great benefits and have undergone 'human testing'. They're definately worth a try if your Doctor gives you a thumbs up.
You control the Danger Zone! Avoid getting sick - or worse - from food born illnesses. Learn what it takes to keep your family safe and healthy in our Global Food Market.
Herbal remedies & Dietary Supplements may be over priced and ineffective. If there's a wonder herb, we would all know about it. Here's the top 11 supplements and some of their side effects.
Healthy Weight Loss includes these 5 steps: Food Journaling, Cardio Exercise, Weight Resistance, Vitamin & Mineral supplements and Avoiding homeostasis/plateaus. Here's the inspiration and information you need to stay on your path to success!
Weight Loss Surgery can be a life changing way to get healthy. Here is an interview with a successful Bariatric surgery patient. She has great tips for all of us! Thank You Suzette!
Popular diets, healthy diets, and crash diets...let's check them out! Creating a 'new diet' is often a way to get rich quick. Don't be led astray with shocking testimonials.
Eat smart to avoid Type II Diabetes. Sugar can be habit forming because our brain uses it all day every day. Get a handle on it!
Worried about your carb intake? Here's 5 fiber rich foods to keep your body running smoothly.
We crave fat, we need fat, I love fat. Healthy natural fats, unhealthy fats, and manmade fats have flooded our food supply. Check out its benefits and feel confident about your food choices.
They're called essential for a good reason. Let's make sure we are saturated with of all the nutrients we need to live an optimal lifestyle! Electrolytes and water balance are also an important part of your plan-check it out...
Healthy Weight Loss includes these 5 components: Food Journaling, Cardio Exercise, Weight Lifting, Vitamin & Minerals, and a New Routine every 6-8 weeks to keep your body on its toes. Di is a certified personal trainer and has owned her own business. She describes what you need to do to reach your goals and stay there!
Feel satisfied with what you eat as you journal and make great choices! Here's the framework you need for success. Remember that you get to start new, each day. You CAN reach your goals!
Your Gastro-Intestinal Tract has the power to serve you or put a halt to your day! Here's the rundown on how it functions and how to show it some love.
This is how these calorie categories feed our bodies. We need all 3 and in very different ways. You will be able to choose what best fits your life and find a satisfying food plan that nourishes your body. Thanks for making a great decision today!
Welcome to informed foodie! Let's take our least favorite word and fit it comfortably into your life. Learning about food and the decisions we make 3-5 times each day is possibly the smartest thing you can do! Thank you for wanting to live YOUR best life!