Tag: nutrition as medicine

  • Podcast: Are You at Risk for Anemia Because of Your Diet?

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.   You had better be careful eating that plant based diet.  You could be deficient in all kinds of things.  You could even be anemic?  Are you tired?  Perhaps you suffer from iron deficiency.  These statements are all possible; if you eat a vegan diet of Oreos and vegan deli…

  • Podcast: Sunshine and Smiles

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening  I raced the Long Haul 100 Mile Trail Race this past weekend.  There were many surprises and challenges over the 31 hours and 5 minutes that it took me to cross the finish line.  In fact, there was a time when I did not think I would see or…

  • Podcast: Long Haul 100 Trail Run and Life Lessons

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening  I raced the Long Haul 100 Mile Trail Race this past weekend.  There were many surprises and challenges over the 31 hours and 5 minutes that it took me to cross the finish line.  In fact, there was a time when I did not think I would see or…

  • Podcast: Interview with Sandy Geisel: Running 60 marathons in one year at age 60: Plant Based

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  Today I have Sandy Geisel as a guest.  She is a long time ultra runner and adventure racer.   Sandy just completed 60 marathons in her 60th year of life.  Sandy also has a significantly high calcium score.  Listen to the episode to find our our approach to an elevated…

  • Podcast: Minutes that Can Save Your Life

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  The year is coming to an end, but that does not mean we should ignore our health journey until next year.  It matters right now and every day.   Early onset dementia, meaning occurring before 70 years of age, is associated with several risk factors that can be addressed now…

  • Podcast: Happy Holidays, Keep it Simple

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  Happy Holidays!  This is the time of the year to reflect on the past year and make plans for the future.  Celebrate the wins and learn from the losses.  One of my favorite songs is Simple Gifts.  One of the lines paraphrased is “Tis the gift to be simple…

  • Podcast: Holiday Survival Tip and Boosting Your Mitochondria

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  We had a fabulous potluck yesterday with the members of the practice.  It is hard to imagine why anyone would struggle with food choices when such great plant based recipes are everywhere.  The holiday season is a time for friends and families to come together to celebrate another year…

  • Podcast: Vegan Diet Wins a Controlled Trial

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  Finally we have a randomized controlled study on a plant based diet versus an omnivore diet.  It was only 2 months, but it gives a lot of information to contemplate.   We are by history omnivores.  That means we digest meat, dairy, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds.  Buts…

  • Podcast: Thanksgiving Survival Tips

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  Today I am joined by Addie Majnaric, RDN to discuss Thanksgiving Survival Tips. We will discuss Thanksgiving Dish Substitutes as well as hidden ingredients in  what may seem like a plant based dish.  Thanksgiving food and overeating is not just hard on your waistline but can be very hard…

  • Podcast: Author Mel Weinstein of Fast Food Ingredients Revealed

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  This podcast features author and chemist Mel Weinstein.  After working in industry for many years he became fascinated with processed food ingredients.  He shared that every ingredient in food has a purpose.  Most are to provide shelf life, texture, and stability.  As time has passed more of these ingredients…