One Real Good Thing with Ellie Krieger

Dermatologist Dr. Diane Madfes explains how going overboard with skin treatments can backfire, and she outlines a pared down, minimalist skin care routine for maximum glow. Dr. Madfes is a board-certified dermatologist with an office in uptown Manhattan. An admired physician in the field, as well as Ellie’s personal dermatologist, Dr. Madfes is a published author of medical research and has been q...

Looking for an easier, more enticing way to plan and prep healthy meals? Lisa Bryan’s got you covered. She began meal prepping several years ago, but she quickly became tired of eating leftovers and wasting food. At the same time, she realized she needed to "downshift" the accelerated pace of her life so she flipped the script on meal prep by focusing on individual ingredients. On a whim, she post...

Think eating less salt means sacrificing flavor? It doesn’t have to be that way! Yes, salt is an important ingredient for a multitude of reason, but many of us get way too much. On this episode, nationally recognized nutrition expert and cookbook author Maya Feller talks with Ellie about how she balances salt intake in her own life, and they share key ways to build flavor healthfully while relying...

In this episode we’re talking about the most nutritious, environmentally friendly food in the world that you are probably not eating: seaweed. Guests Kate Geagan, an award-winning dietitian, sustainable nutrition pioneer, and co-founder of the non-profit Food + Planet, and Sachi Singh, the founder of Rootless, a trailblazing company which makes delicious seaweed-powered whole food nutrition bites,...

Dan Buettner discovered the five places in the world –dubbed blue zones hotspots – where people live the longest, healthiest lives. In this episode he inspires us to eat more of what he calls the #1 longevity food. Listen to find out what that is and how to make the most of it. Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestse...

In this episode Ellie reveals what she believes is the single most important thing most of us can do to eat better: double down on vegetables. Whether you are a vegetable beginner or already love them, she has you covered with easy ideas and inspirations to take it to the next level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real, irresistible desserts sweetened entirely by fruit ---with no added sugars as all—sounds like an impossibility, but pastry chef Brian Levy, author of  Good and Sweet: A New Way to Bake with Naturally Sweet Ingredients  proves it can be done. He shares his tips, tricks and ideas for better baking, just in time for the holidays. Levy spent years making pastries the traditional way –with loads o...

During the holiday season it’s easy to fall into the trap of drinking too much. But what's the definition of “too much"? What does drinking in moderation actually mean? Luckily, celebrated dietitian Kathleen Zelman is here to help us understand it all and provide strategies on how to drink more mindfully this season and beyond. Kathleen Zelman MPH, RDN, LD, is a food, nutrition and media communica...

One easy thing you can do to bring balance to the holidays, both health- and flavor-wise, is to focus on fresh. That doesn’t mean putting out boring salads or lame vegetable trays—it means making dishes that are vibrant and festive, crunchy, juicy and exciting. Food writer and recipe developer Ann Taylor Pittman shares her tips for making fresh, healthy holiday dishes that will be first to get gob...

Chef Virginia Willis has transformed her life since starting her health journey in 2019. She is now happier mentally and physically, and she has maintained a 65 pound weight loss. Willis has become a cheerleader for those wanting to make their own life changes, saying “If a French-trained Southern chef can do it, you can, too!”  She says a key to success is build guardrails to keep you on your hea...

There are simple ways to eat to beat inflammation, which is thought to be at the root of a wide spectrum of ailments, from skin issues to heart disease. Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD explains what inflammation is and why keeping it in check is critical to whole-body health. She breaks the complex science into quick and easy steps you can take to really make a difference. Plus, she reveals her top 3 in...

Having regular “activity snacks” is an easy thing to do that could change your life. In this episode, Chris Mohr, an internationally recognized registered dietitian with a PhD in exercise physiology, explains what an “activity snack’ is, why they can make such a difference, and how to build them into your day. Chris is on the Men’s Health Magazine Advisory Board and has worked closely with some of...

There are so many ways to build flavor into food healthfully, and there’s nobody better than Nik Sharma to explain how to do it. He is a two-time James Beard finalist and IACP winner, writer, photographer, and recipe developer behind A Brown Table, an award-winning blog. Nik started out as a molecular biologist and public health policy, and eventually quit to pursue his passion for cooking. He wor...

The benefits of Mediterranean-style eating is not just about the food itself, it’s about a healthy approach to food, and sharing meals is central to that way of life. Suzy Karadsheh, author of The New York Times best-selling cookbook The Mediterranean Dish, and founder of the #1 ranked website TheMediterraneanDish.com, explains why sharing is so important to the Mediterranean lifestyle, and why it...

Jacques Pepin, with his renowned warmth and wisdom, shares why cooking with the seasons is such a game changer for a healthy life full of flavor. He is the author of 30+ cookbooks, and has received 16 James Beard Foundation Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. A longtime close friend of Julia Child, he starred with her in a PBS series called Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home, which wo...

Louie Schwartzberg is an award-winning cinematographer, director and producer whose latest film, Gratitude Revealed, takes us on a transformational, cinematic experience of how to live a more meaningful life full of gratitude. In this episode he shares his insights, and encourages us to tap into gratitude with a simple but powerful gesture of writing down five things we are grateful for. Schwartzb...

To kick off season 2 Ellie shares “one real good thing” she thinks is key to a healthy life: establishing a consistent pattern of eating that is personalized for you. She explains why this is such a helpful thing to do and guides us on how to make it happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two things are true about health and weight that seem to be diametrically opposed to one another. One truth: diet culture and focusing on weight loss is toxic. And the other truth: many people in the US would be healthier and feel better if they lost weight. How do we reconcile these seemingly conflicting concerns as individuals and as a society? The conversation about it has gotten so heated that...

Talking with a local farmer, and knowing the right questions to ask, can be beneficial on multiple levels, from ensuring you get the best quality produce, to creating community connections, and understanding the dynamics of your local growing region.  In this episode, farmer Jeff Bialas, owner of J and A Farms in Goshen New York (where Ellie has been getting her produce for decades,) digs into the...

In this episode Eugenia Bone enlightens us about the incredible culinary and health benefits of mushrooms, and shares tips on how to buy, store, and prep them. She also gives us mouthwatering, easy recipe ideas, and tips on how to get into mushroom foraging. Plus she answers an all-important mushroom cooking question: should you wash mushrooms or not? Eugenia Bone is an internationally known food...

Beans are one of the best foods you could possibly eat--- they are packed with nutrients, they’re super-satisfying, affordable, environmentally-friendly, and their culinary possibilities are boundless. In this episode Joe Yonan, the Food and Dining Editor of The Washington Post, and author of the James Beard Award nominated cookbook “Cool Beans: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Versatile Pla...

If you are a people pleaser it can be tough to say “no,” but that one little word can be a powerful form of self-care that can ultimately help you be more present when you are needed most. In this episode Patricia Bannan, a nationally recognized registered dietitian nutritionist, healthy cooking expert, and author of  From Burnout to Balance: 60+ Healing Recipes and Simp...

You might volunteer in your community with the intention of helping others, but in the process, you will reap profound rewards that propel your own well-being. On this episode Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, who was named a TIME 2020 Most Influential Person discusses the incredible rewards of volunteering and how to...

Healthy eating boils down to one thing, says Marion Nestle, “eat real food.” Find out exactly what she means by that, whether she considers pizza a real food, and the bona fide evidence that sticking to real foods can have big benefits. Marion Nestle has been one of the most important voices in food and nutrition for decades. She is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food St...

Knowing how to cook tofu, and make it really delicious, can open a door to a whole world of incredible, healthy dishes, for omnivores and vegans alike. In this episode, Mark Reinfeld, an award-winning chef and educator with over 25 years’ experience preparing innovative vegan cuisine, shares his secrets for making great tofu dishes, including fast, family-friendly meals. In 2017, Mark Reinfe...