December 1: Organic Eating to Support Metabolism
Dr. Mark Hyman, author of Ultra Metabolism,
recommends eating organic foods to support metabolism. His research has shown that foods containing hormones, antibiotics
and pesticides slow metabolism. So, your weight gain may be coming from what’s in your food, not just how much you are
eating. Hear Linda Noble, an organic farmer, tell how her family raises food that supports both metabolism and health.
Organic Eating & Metabolism
December 8: Cholesterol
What
do you do when you're faced with the grim reality that the person you love could have a heart attack and his lab values
go from bad to worse? Hear hospice nurse Deb Reeve describe how nutrition lowered her husband’s cholesterol
and improved his health so they can look forward to growing old together. If we’re lucky, karaoke queen Deb may even
sing for us!
Cholesterol
December 15: Depression
A
study by the Centers for Disease Control in 2005 found antidepressants have become the most prescribed drugs in the U.S. Dr.
Posner, an assistant professor at Columbia University, called depression a public health issue and stated that 25 percent
of adults will have a major depressive episode sometime in their lives. Nutrition is the foundation for good mental health.
Hear Nicole describe the role nutrition played in overcoming her depression this Saturday on Dishing Up Nutrition.
Depression
December
22: Sports Nutrition
Do you have a hockey player, swimmer, gymnast or basketball player in your family? Do you understand that the
old practice of carb loading is no longer recommended for peak performance? Cindy Jamieson, diving coach at Minnetonka High
School, has taught divers a balanced eating plan of healthy proteins, vegetables and fruits, and more beneficial fats. As
a result, her divers have better concentration when they dive, which improves their scores. Hear how nutrition can work for
the athlete in your family, too.
Sports Nutrition
December 29: Losing that
Holiday Weight (Dar and Wendy)
Can you lose weight just by listening
to the radio? Well, one listener lost 95 pounds after switching to real foods and no longer eating diet foods! Tune in to
hear how she changed her eating habits to get dramatic results. You will also hear tips for shedding those extra holiday pounds.
The science of weight loss is based on nutrition that supports metabolism and energy; it is much more than counting points,
calories or starvation diets.
Losing Holiday Weight Gain
