Mon, 26 March 2007
Does coffee consumption elevate cholesterol, and should you moderate your intake, especially of espresso? For women who are you trying to lose weight after having a baby we�ll discuss three things to do, or NOT do, to help shed the extra pounds. Heading out for Chinese food? There are a couple of dishes in particular you may want to avoid. Plus, when do kids gain the most weight, in the summer or in the winter? |
Mon, 26 March 2007
You know vitamin D is good for your bones, but evidence continues to mount that it's also terrific in helping to reduce your risk of certain cancers. How much do you need? What about aspirin? Should you be taking it to prevent heart disease? The answer depends on your age AND your gender. And a new study indicates that if your cholesterol level takes a dip during mid-life that may be a risk factor for dementia. |
Mon, 12 March 2007
Jennifer Neily, registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic talks diets, counting calories, and eating out
We discuss the reports that say the Atkins diet ranks number one when compared to other popular diet plans. More info on protein - how many grams per pound we need based upon our activity.
Jennifer Neily, a registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic in
How does journaling and self monitoring help with our food and exercise choices? Jennifer talks about counting calories, and the software options, including which ones are free.Restaurant meals and their calorie count - what to know. We discuss TGI Friday - their right portion at the right price new menu options - it's a good place to eat if trying to eat healthy and stay on a budget.Jennifer answers calls. |
Mon, 12 March 2007
Jennifer Neily, a registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic, joins us to provide practical advice on diet
With two out of every three adult Americans overweight it seems just about everyone is trying to shed a few pounds. The difference between success and failure really comes down to your choices. Did you know that studies indicate we make more than 200 food decisions every day?
Jennifer Neily, a registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic in Jennifer explains how a calorie is a unit of energy. We discuss the book Mindless Eating - why we eat more than we think. How much protein should we eat? Jennifer responds. Jennifer answers questions. |
Mon, 5 March 2007
Americans spend about 20 billion dollars a year trying to reduce inflammation and eliminate pain, but many of the products designed to do that have pretty significant side-effects. Today we’ll discuss why omega-3 fatty acids, the fat found in fish and fish oil supplements, are some of the safest and most effective anti-inflammatories around. Joseph Maroon, M.D., a neurosurgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the author of the new book Fish Oil, the Natural Anti-Inflammatory, joins us. Dr. Maroon answers calls. |
Mon, 5 March 2007
The U.S. Government warns pregnant women to limit seafood consumption to avoid mercury. However, results from a huge study in |