Food Talk For Health

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. I had a great conversation with Dr. Michelle Perro about the New MDS (Moms, Doctors, Scientists) who have initiated an extensive Food Testing Program to test for a variety of toxins in America's foods.  Their most recent testing has uncovered alarming levels of toxins in Girl Scout cookies.   Unfortun...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. With the holiday season upon us, many are seeking rapid weight loss solutions, but experts warn that popular GLP-1 drugs may carry hidden risks, including muscle loss and mental health side effects. Pharmacist and integrative health expert, Dr. Swathi Varanasi-Diaz joins me today to break down the lesser-k...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. Physical inactivity is a global public health problem. Numerous health organizations across the world recommend engaging in physical activity (PA) to enhance health and well-being. How- ever, the beneficial effects of increased PA and cardiorespira- tory fitness (CRF) remain underappreciated by many clinic...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. My guest is Barbara Weller, Editorial Director with FoodTrients. We talked about how Grace O, the founder of FoodTrients.com began this journey. FoodTrients is a philosophy and a resource dedicated to the foods and rejuvenating nutrients that help us fight the diseases of aging and promote longevity. All o...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. I really enjoyed talking with Dr. Nandi. This episode is filled with enlightening information from him along with some of his favorite healthy recipes. Cognitive decline is not your destiny. You can improve your brain function through small steps taken every day. Dr. Partha Nandi highlights the latest rese...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. Meet Kim Shapira M.S., R.D. , functional nutrition therapist and author. With a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Master’s in Human Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition, Kim emphasizes a simple yet powerful principle: eat when you're hungry. This approach encourages you to listen to your body’s na...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. I had a great discussion with Dr. John Chuback.  As the vibrant colors of fall emerge, it's not just the landscape that changes - our bodies undergo transformations as well.  Dr. Chuback recommends eating seasonal foods like pumpkins, apples, and sweet potatoes which are not only delicious but packed...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. I really enjoyed talking with Dr. Christina Rahm about her work.   In today’s world, addressing the unique challenges women face in the workplace, especially those related to ageism and hormonal health issues, is more important than ever. Root Brands and DRC Ventures are at the forefront of this movement,...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. I had a great conversation with Zen Honeycutt from Moms Across America about their on-going campaign to fix our food supply. Moms Across America has long been working to ban glyphosate from being sprayed on our food and animal feed crops, especially as a drying agent on grain crops. Studies have shown a ve...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. I had a really interesting conversation with Nick Gillitt, CEO of The Osmolality Lab. Nick is an industry insider improving health and safety for consumers by providing trusted product certification to brands driven to create excellence in the hydration and functional beverage space. Nick and The Osmolalit...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. Had another great interview with Dr. Neal Barnard. This time we got into more details about Power Foods. You'll learn about some surprising science behind some of the foods we think are good for us but can actually be harmful, like salmon, goat cheese and coconut oil, all of which pass easily into bod...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. What a pleasure it was talking with Dr. Fuhrman. Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing. He specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional methods. Dr...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. I had a lot of fun talking with Joe about his culinary journey for this book. Where to Go, What to Do, What to Eat, What to Drink - that pretty much says it all. Discover the most delicious bites and lesser-known food experiences across the United States and Canada with the ultimate foodie guidebook. You w...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. It was a pleasure talking with Dr. Barnard about his new diet and plan that offers an evidenced-based food-as-medicine protocol for kickstarting weight loss and keeping it off. Dr. Barnard is a leading nutrition researcher and New York Times bestselling author. He shows that certain foods actually cause we...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. Kelin Marquet, a chemical engineer and the co-founder of Why Not Natural, joins Tonia to talk about their products.  They are a brand of natural supplements that you can find on Amazon and their website, www.whynotnatural.com. They have a proprietary list of standards they follow in creating their suppleme...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. Internationally renowned physician and nutritionist, founder of NutritionFacts.org, and New York Times bestselling author of the How Not to Die series Dr. Michael Greger returns to uncover the evidence-based science to slowing the effects of aging in his newest book, HOW NOT TO AGE : The Scientific Approac...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. The Power Five: Essential Foods for Optimum Health is the culmination of a life dedicated to medicine and cooking. Dr. Michael Crupain puts to work both his medical knowledge and food expertise with recipes that are balanced and practical.  Thanks for listening. Join us for our other Podcast, Tonia's...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. In the early 2000s, best-selling author & adventurer Dan Buettner collaborated with National Geographic to reverse-engineer a formula for longevity. He scoured the globe for years in pursuit of places where people live much longer than average, and the concept of “Blue Zones” came to fruition. Those ex...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. New cookbook helps prevent Alzheimer's through food. Food-loving physician turned chef, Annie Fenn, provides brain-smart ingredients and recipes to show that eating to maintain brain health is easy, accessible, delicious and necessary for everyone. Thanks for listening. Join us for our other Podcast,...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. It can be difficult to differentiate between a food allergy and a food intolerance. In order to feel our best, it's important to know which foods to stay away from.  Dr. Hart is a food intolerance expert from YorkTest. She discusses the differences between the two in relation to symptoms, reaction tim...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. Dr. Ken Redcross talks with Tonia to share the health benefits and cautions of the latest TikTok trend touting berberine as 'nature's Ozempic,' including who should use it and how to use it properly. Ken Redcross, MD, is author of, “Bond: The 4 Cornerstones of a Lasting and Caring Relationsh...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. While we change over our wardrobes for the change of seasons very few of us think to change over what foods we stock in our kitchens. Ellen Goldsmith, author, culinary medicine expert and acupuncturist shares how we can help our bodies adjust from the inside out by eating certain foods and avoiding others....

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, a statin intolerance expert and founder of Step One Foods , joins Tonia to talk about the side effects of using Statins and her non-Pharma solution for those who are Statin intolerant or looking to avoid the medication route. It’s a fact that every drug your doctor prescribes comes wi...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. Vegan nutritionist, Sharon Palmer, brings her decades of experience in plant-based cuisine with The Plant Powered Plan to Beat Diabetes - a 100% plant-based cookbook that can help manage diabetes, prevent complications and promote optimal health that includes 100 easy vegan recipes that are both inventive...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and let us know what you thought of this episode. This book is the first and only trade book on the market dedicated to treating the 3.4 million people diagnosed with LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) in the U.S.   Medically reviewed and vetted, this go-to guide provides critical information and insights including: A detailed breakdown of the di...