Family Food Kitchen
Carolina Jantac and Ellen Briggs share healthy family food tips every Thursday at 12pm ET on RadioMD.
Episodes
January 28, 2016 • 9 mins
The truth is, too many individuals suffer from digestive disorders because their intestinal tracts are starving for beneficial probiotic bacteria.If you think eating a commonly found fruit or vanilla yogurt every day takes care of your need for good bacteria and is enough to kill off your bad ones, you may want to reconsider.Natasha Trenev is the undisputed expert scholar on probiotics and author of many books, including Probiotics...
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January 28, 2016 • 9 mins
Did you know that fasting can be really good for your body and digestive system?Most run the other way when someone suggests fasting. Well, maybe you'll give up one meal, but not go without food for a whole day. What about for a week? The truth is, fasting has amazing health benefits, from giving your digestive system a much-needed rest, to cleansing and so much more. Even Hippocrates prescribed it. What an honor it is to have wo...
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January 28, 2016 • 9 mins
Can you imagine that someone has compiled a list of over 12,000 cooking and kitchen secrets?Can you imagine that someone has compiled a list of over 12,000 cooking and kitchen secrets?Amazing. That special person is Susan Sampson, noted author of several well-loved cookbooks. She is in the Family Food Kitchen to share her cooking and kitchen ideas. Needless to say, she covers just a few of her secrets... although every one of them ...
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January 28, 2016 • 9 mins
Most people know that healthy eating patterns are a good idea. Question is, what should those patterns be?Most know that healthy eating patterns are a good idea. Question is, what should those patterns be? And, should you follow the ones set by the government? The most recent dietary guidelines are comprehensive, but they can be narrowed down to five “should dos.” Thanks to Registered Dietitian Rima Kleiner, you will find these ea...
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January 21, 2016 • 9 mins
It takes guts to stop eating.It takes guts to stop eating. Notice guts is plural and is a play on words. It does take a mighty courage to stop eating seconds and thirds on chocolate chip cookies, pizza, or potato chips. And, it also takes your gut’s microbial life to influence your feeling of satiety so you will voluntarily stop eating. To make this newly discovered reality simple for you is Dr. Bill Miller, medical doctor, note...
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January 21, 2016 • 9 mins
Kim Arrey, RD, discusses how to eat power-packed anti-inflammatory foods to ease arthritic pain.Arthritis can be devastatingly painful. If these aches, tenderness, and soreness interfere with your daily activities, tune in to Kim Arrey, RD, author of The Complete Arthritis Health, Diet Guide and Cookbook. She gets right to the point. You need to eat power-packed anti-inflammatory foods to ease up arthritic discomfort so you can get...
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January 21, 2016 • 9 mins
Coconut is full of health benefits thanks to its powerful anti-microbial properties and much more.Coconuts are “in.” Up until now, people primarily consumed coconuts as sweetened flakes in desserts and lathered coconut oil or butter on their bodies for a tan. Now, coconut has been revealed to be full of health benefits thanks to its powerful anti-microbial properties and much more. Plus, it is packed with nutrients. But, this doe...
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January 14, 2016 • 9 mins
Did you know that breast cancer is not just something that affects women?Did you know that breast cancer is not just something that affects women?Men can also develop the disease. Everyone needs to wake up to the fact that this is not a gendered disease. Vicki Wolf is dedicated to helping you understand the truth about male breast cancer, having conquered breast cancer herself. With her brother, she founded the non-profit organiz...
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January 14, 2016 • 9 mins
Learn about the The Complete Brain Exercise Book in order to keep your brain in tip top shape.Who can put a price on the value of a well-functioning brain... one with reliable short- and long-term memory, thinks quickly on your feet, keeps all your organs working in tip top order, and so much more? All 100 billion neurons that fill the brain need to be well fed and consistently exercised. As they say, use it or lose it. Dr. Frase...
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January 14, 2016 • 9 mins
The most current research on herbal medicine reveals the most useful herbs for your health as a woman.If you are looking for the most current research information on herbal medicine to use as a guide for choosing the most useful herbs for your health as a woman, then you are in the right place. Naturopathic doctor, Cyndi Gilbert, has written The Essential Guide to Women’s Herbal Medicine. In addition to giving you the basic inform...
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January 14, 2016 • 9 mins
Did you know there are 67 leafy greens for you to enjoy?Did you know there are 67 leafy greens for you to eat and enjoy?It wasn’t that long ago when iceberg lettuce was the one most used in salads. Now, at least people tend to include spinach, romaine, kale, or some arugula. There are so many more that nourish you. Susan Sampson has authored The Complete Leafy Greens Cookbook, which is filled with 250 recipes that show you how al...
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January 7, 2016 • 9 mins
Ellen and Carolina share solutions for nutritious smoothies that will make you think you're drinking a delicious milk shake.Smoothies come in all shapes and sizes. Some resemble rich, thick milk shakes or liquid sweet sorbets. Others may be combination of everything your body needs wrapped up in one... but, it tastes so awful you can hardly swallow a sip. In this “Switch This for That” segment, hosts Ellen and Carolina share ingre...
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January 7, 2016 • 9 mins
Ellen and Carolina have chosen three nutrient-packed recipes with a healthy amount of calories to keep you slim and trim.All year long, experts advise recipes that help you become (and stay) slim and trim. In other words, you should incorporate them into your eating lifestyle, whether you are trying to lose pounds or maintain your already healthy weight. Hosts Ellen and Carolina have chosen three that are not only nutrient-packed...
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January 7, 2016 • 9 mins
You have 100 million neurons within your digestive system that "talk" to your brain.You have 100 million neurons within the intestinal wall of your digestive system that "talk" to your brain. Yes, you have a second brain... or at least that’s what some experts call it. These neurons control your digestion and report what you are eating to the brain. If you want a better immune system, efficient digestion (avoiding leaky gut syndro...
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January 7, 2016 • 9 mins
Learn why you can turn to garlic for disease prevention and healing.For over 2000 years, garlic has been known to be a wonder drug. In fact, in every culture you will find garlic mentioned in their medical books. Why? Because it clearly functions as an antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal natural “drug” with no side effects. How can you turn to garlic for disease prevention and healing?All you have to do is eat it, and it sure ta...
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January 7, 2016 • 9 mins
What does going green mean to you?What does going green mean to you? Hosts Ellen and Carolina aren’t talking beyond how you care for the planet. What good is a green globe if everyone is sick and society is destined for years of doctors visits, prescriptions, and hospital bills?You should go green, too. Eating green veggies nourishes the 100 billion brain cells (neurons), 206 bones (27 are in each hand), over 600 muscles (includ...
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December 17, 2015 • 4 mins
Ellen and Carolina share swaps that will turn your traditional sugar cookies into personalized, healthy treats.The basic sugar cookie recipe calls for flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder, and butter. Sometimes, these recipes also add a little vanilla extract. What if Ellen and Carolina provided you with some ingredients to swap to make your traditional sugar cookie a little healthier and more fitting to your palate? They have some fu...
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December 17, 2015 • 9 mins
Kathleen Barnes, author of Food is Medicine, explains how food can impact the biological responses in your body.Kathleen Barnes, author of Food is Medicine, explains how food can impact the biological responses in your body. “While there are definitely psychological components of depression, most clinical depression is caused by shortfalls in certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters.” From mild moodiness once in a while to ...
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December 17, 2015 • 9 mins
Denise Vivaldo makes planning an event simple with her “essential elements” list.Do you love to entertain but need a little help planning? Denise Vivaldo makes it simple with her list of “essential elements” to follow when planning any event. She is a seasoned food professional who has catered more than 10,000 parties, and she is sharing all her successful secrets with you. Once you have a theme, menu planning comes next. Tune in t...
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December 17, 2015 • 9 mins
There’s something unique about sharing fondue with family and friends.There’s something unique about sharing fondue with family and friends. Everyone is relaxed, including the host, since it only takes a few simple steps to prepare for a fondue night. Illana Simon is the author of The Fondue Bible. If you weren’t sure how to dive into the new age of “fonduing,” she takes you there with amazing ideas and recipe combinations you can ...
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