Feb 2: Memory (Dar and Wendy)

The brain is our most important organ. What are you doing nutritionally to take care of your brain? Nutrition experts know that real food and key brain supplements are more effective at protecting your memory than working a puzzle. Because your brain is 60-70% fat, it needs a steady supply of healthy fats. Low fat eating, which results in a deficiency of healthy fats, may be the cause of your senior moments. Tune in Saturday at noon to learn how nutrition can help keep your memory sharp.

Feb 9: Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin

(Christina, Nancy and Paul Stitt)

New research in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association points out that a lack of Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease. We all know that Vitamin D is critical for bone health and acts as a natural antidepressant, but now we know that a lack of Vitamin D also dramatically increases our risk of heart disease.

People living in Minnesota, Wisconsin and other northern states have a greater risk of developing a health condition related to a Vitamin D deficiency. If you currently have osteoporosis or heart disease, maybe it’s time to have your health care provider test your level of Vitamin D. Paul Stitt, author of  Vitamin D: The Fountain of Youth, and other Vitamin D experts recommend supplementing your diet with a minimum of 1,000-2,000 mg. per day when you live in areas with limited sunshine. Tune in Saturday to hear more.

Feb 16: Nutrition and Exercise for Cancer Survivors

(Dar, Wendy and Wendy Rahn)

Cancer Survivor Alert. As a cancer survivor, do you understand the consequences of eating sugar and trans fats or of being a couch potato? Tune in to Dishing Up Nutrition to hear experts discuss research findings that the combination of eating less processed food and of daily exercise increases your survival rate by 40-60%. Special guest, Wendy Rahn, founder of Survivors’’ Training, will share her personal story.

Feb 23:  Compulsive Eating and Sugar Cravings (Dar, Wendy and Anna)

Are you a person who can’t stop with just one…one cookie, one cracker, one soda or one beer? Feel frustrated because you lack self control? People tell you that it is a character defect. Therapeutic nutritionists understand that compulsive eating and cravings indicate a biochemical imbalance that can be corrected by eating the right foods. Sounds too simple to be real? This approach works because food is the most powerful medicine of all. Tune in to Dishing Up Nutrition to hear real life examples.