Food Made Simple with Kelly Emberg
Once you truly understand what’s in your food and where it comes from, you might change how you eat. Who knows, it might even change your life.
Episodes
October 28, 2014 • 91 mins
Do you get confused when you walk into the grocery store and try to figure out what food you should buy for your family? Well we are going to learn all about the milk you drink and dairy you consume. What does homogenized, fortified, pasteurized, ultra pasteurized and raw mean? What is best for me, whole, 2%, 1% or skim milk. What are the cows eating and how are they treated? We are going to cover these topics and more. My knowledg...
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October 20, 2014 • 97 mins
What is all the fuss about Gluten? I want to know! So many people are buying the gluten-free food but they really aren’t sure why. This show is about what you need to know about this protein found that is found in certain grains that could be causing havoc on your body. Naturopath and Nutritionist, Dr. David Getoff is going to set the record straight on my SIMPLE HEALTH segment. Mary Kay Waters, owner “Water’s Catering” and 4 gourm...
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October 13, 2014 • 45 mins
Yeast, sometimes referred to as Candida, is fueled by excessive antibiotic usage, eating too much sugar and consuming to many carbohydrate rich foods. Yeast overgrowth can result in fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, yeast infections, chronic sinus issues, autoimmune illnesses and Auto Brewery Syndrome and can be a major contributing factor of ADD, ADHD, Autism and other neurological and behavioral ...
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October 6, 2014 • 40 mins
Growing up I was told that whole wheat bread was nutritious, full of fiber and beneficial but lately it is all over the news that cereals, breads, crackers and pastas, are making America fat and sick, no matter if it is made from whole or refined grains. Which is it? My guest Dr Anup Kanodia is a functional medicine doctor and a classically trained physician. He observes the effects grains are having on his patients.
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September 29, 2014 • 40 mins
The World Health Organization says the cost of treating chronic disease will rise to 47 trillion dollars annually. 75% of disease is modifiable – driven by lifestyle factors. We need a new paradigm that treats accordingly. What if you visited your doctor and instead of giving you a pill he personalized your treatment through adjusting your diet, stress and toxicity level? Functional Medicine is becoming more popular and James Maske...
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September 22, 2014 • 55 mins
The future of food is the future of our planet. A better, cleaner and fairer world begins with what we put on our plates and our daily choices determine the future of the environment, economy and society. Richard McCarthy, the executive director of Slow Food USA, embodies the phrase think globally act locally! If you care about local farmers, ranchers, fishermen; animal welfare; the joy of a shared meal; preserving food culture; pr...
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September 15, 2014 • 47 mins
Shouldn’t we have the right to grow our own food? It makes sense to encourage local farmers. Randy Buchler almost lost his right to farm. Now a food freedom activist and board member for the Michigan Small Farm Council, Richard is working hard on strengthening the local food system. He volunteers much of his time working on creating an awareness of regulatory agencies attempts to strip us of our Food rights. Randy works with farmer...
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September 2, 2014 • 44 mins
One way to stretch this summer season is dehydrating your harvest. You can cross junk food and expensive store-bought snacks off your family's shopping list and add to your cupboard homemade, preservative-free fruit leathers, candied apricots, beef jerkies, "sun" dried tomatoes, banana chips, and so much more!
For over three decades Mary T. Bell has promoted food drying throughout North and Central America by writing books and insp...
For over three decades Mary T. Bell has promoted food drying throughout North and Central America by writing books and insp...
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August 26, 2014 • 46 mins
SAVING SEASONS IN A JAR
The end of summer is around the corner and if you are growing food like me, you probably are harvesting more than you can consume or give away. Cecelia Borland has been preserving her harvest since she was a young girl. Watching her parents and grandparents can, freeze, jam and pickle all through the summer and then carrying on the tradition. Cecelia can teach us a thing or two about making summer last a litt...
The end of summer is around the corner and if you are growing food like me, you probably are harvesting more than you can consume or give away. Cecelia Borland has been preserving her harvest since she was a young girl. Watching her parents and grandparents can, freeze, jam and pickle all through the summer and then carrying on the tradition. Cecelia can teach us a thing or two about making summer last a litt...
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August 18, 2014 • 62 mins
Have you ever wished for a simpler, less stressful life? A world based on the principles of sustainability changes how we build our homes, grow our food, use energy and treat each other. Reverting back to the past might sound unrealistic in today’s world, but it isn’t completely impossible. Tim Thomas is a Shoshone Indian and lives with his wife Kathy on a reservation in Wyoming. Like their ancestors before them, the Thomas’ starte...
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August 4, 2014 • 33 mins
It is summer and everyone should be taking advantage of the outdoors grilling his or her food! It’s a quick and easy way to make a tasty meal. Who doesn’t love that intoxicating aroma and it’s tantalizing sizzle? This is when meat and veggies are at their best! Chef Vince Schofield gives us invaluable tips on the culinary equipment needed; optimum cuts of meat for grilling, fuel for your fire, and useful techniques for grilling all...
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July 28, 2014 • 51 mins
Don’t you want to know what to look for when you are purchasing meat at you local grocery store? With all the confusing labels, more now then ever before, we need to know what they all mean. Is meat good for us? What are the cuts and how can we purchase our meat from a local farmer? Jack Ford with Taj Farms supplies pasture-raised beef, chicken, turkey, goat, lamb and rabbit to a number of local San Diego farm-to-table restaurants....
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July 21, 2014 • 38 mins
One of the best ways to support your community and local farmers is to buy your food from a farmers market. Recently, they have been popping up all over America. Bustling with local talent, unique vegetables and artisan fare, it becomes a favorite destination amongst locals and tourists. Catt Fields White manages the largest farmers market in the San Diego County and educates us on what it takes to run your own, become a vendor, or...
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July 14, 2014 • 47 mins
GROWING SWEET CORN
Hallelujah, it is summer, which is the best time to grow sweet corn! Who knew there were rules that you have to follow or your crop will end up tasting like field corn. It is important to understand basic corn genetics when choosing which varieties to plant. Pat Welsh, garden author, explains what the “su, se, sh2, sy and f1” varieties of sweet corn are and why it is essential to know what you are planting before ...
Hallelujah, it is summer, which is the best time to grow sweet corn! Who knew there were rules that you have to follow or your crop will end up tasting like field corn. It is important to understand basic corn genetics when choosing which varieties to plant. Pat Welsh, garden author, explains what the “su, se, sh2, sy and f1” varieties of sweet corn are and why it is essential to know what you are planting before ...
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July 7, 2014 • 52 mins
Raising bees has intrigued me for years but it can be intimidating? What do I need to know to get started? Glen Perry founded a bee club in Ojai, California and has been keeping bees since the 90’s. He says raising bees have transformed his life. Glen explains the laws on keeping bees; what hives, tools and bees to buy; how to handle them and harvest the honey; the impact on the environment and more. His success with his own medic...
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June 30, 2014 • 42 mins
Most people are afraid of bees but instead of running from them, we should be taking care of them. Colony Collapse Disorder is when the worker bees from a beehive abruptly disappear, which can be devastating to our food supply. There is something we all can do to save our vanishing bees. Erika and Allan Mikolich owners of Mikolich Honey explain what is happening to our bees, how it is affecting the honey business and their worry f...
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June 23, 2014 • 71 mins
Every mother wants her child to have a healthy appetite for the right things but sometimes it is challenging. Sophia Desantis, with “Veggies don’t bite”, seems to have figured out lots of simply delicious, healthy recipes that your kids with beg you to make. Just because it is healthy doesn’t mean it’s not appetizing. Sophia shares her creative breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner and desert ideas. Change your child’s heath through diet...
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June 16, 2014 • 25 mins
Children are natural gardeners. They are curious and learn by doing, plus they love to get dirty! Working in a garden they get to observe the cycle of life firsthand, which turns them into great stewards of our planet. Discovering where their food comes from will help them make healthier food choices. Master Gardener, Tricia Elisara, is passionate about children’s gardens. “If you can get your children to grow their own veggies, th...
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June 9, 2014 • 36 mins
Plants had been used for medicinal purposes long before it was historically recorded. Herbal medicine is used to treat many conditions, such as asthma, eczema, premenstrual syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, migraines, menopausal symptoms, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, and cancer, among others.
In the past 20 years Americans have become more and more dissatisfied with the cost of prescription medications, and are returnin...
In the past 20 years Americans have become more and more dissatisfied with the cost of prescription medications, and are returnin...
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May 27, 2014 • 54 mins
Just about every dish tastes better with fresh herbs. So why not grow them yourself? It isn’t that hard! Herbs work almost as well in indoor herb gardens as they do outside. My guest Karen England has been growing them for years and teaches us all about these useful plants. The different types, parts used for cooking, how to dry them, and helpful tips on growing and cooking them. A few of her favorites are Basil, lavender, rosemary...
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