Healthy Living by Giant Podcast

Your 10 minute insider peek to the Healthy Living Team's handpicked favorites, can't miss deals and better for you meal solutions that save you time and money   Show Notes:   This Week's Handpicked* by the Healthy Living Team   Magic Spoon Cereal - 13gm of protein per serving  - 2 Guiding Stars   Eggland's Best Eggs - Rich in Vita D, E & Omega 3s  - 2 Guiding Stars   West Brae Natural Organic Bean...

Your 15 minute insider peek to the Healthy Living Team's handpicked favorites, can't miss deals and  better for you meal solutions that save you time and money   Show Notes:   This Week's Handpicked by the Healthy Living Team     Waterloo Fruit Flavor Sparking Waters - 3 Guiding Stars   Envy Apples - 3 Guiding Stars   Primal Kitchen Avocado Mayo & More - Guiding Star Rated   *Handpicked products a...

Paul Silva from Australian Lamb and Beef joins the nutritionists to share the Aussie ranch to table story and provide insights on how their sustainable practices impact flavor and quality. We'll also share details on how you can join the team for a cook-along to make Aussie lamb and earn 1000 flexible rewards points - details in the show notes.    Show Notes:   Australian Beef & Lamb US | Aussie B...

Get an insider's peek at the hottest products for Fall recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious.  They're all Guiding Stars Rated (or good to pair with a Guiding Star rated option) and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt!  Show Notes:   Game Day Snacks   Trio Bakery Spinach and Cheese Borek Bit...

Workplace survival isn't just about project deadlines and meetings - it's about knowing how to incorporate healthy habits throughout the workday so Isa and Leslie,   Giant's Heathy Living Workplace Wellness Experts are here to discuss the top workplace challenges and some simple solutions!   Show Notes:   Resources and  Organizational Health Assessment Tools   Giant Healthy Living Workplace Wellne...

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Summer   recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious.   They're Guiding Stars Rated (or good to pair with a Guiding Star rated option) and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt!     Show Notes: ·       Caputo & Guest mushrooms - King oyster & steakho...

Get to know the Artists who designed our Local Artist Reusable Bags and learn more about the Giant Cares reuseable bag initiative which supports community organizations. This year's program features artists from Maryland (Janna Morton), DC (Doudgy Charmant and Sara Conedera), Virginia (Eric "E$" Dolgas) and Delaware (Brittany Coleman). Show Notes: Check out our Artists Bags! Artist Bag Beneficiari...

In this episode, we unpack the growing movement of regenerative agriculture and how it's transforming the way our food is grown.   It's all about feeding families, not landfills, by choosing foods that are grown smarter and used more fully. We'll spotlight real food brands using regenerative methods and show you how to find them in store. Show Notes: Giant Food Supports Local Farmers with $100,370...

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for spring recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and chosen to give you a boost of nutrition (Guiding Stars-rated) or save you money - and sometimes both! When you're looking to try something new, #GiantHasIt! #GiantShelfie Show Notes: (Handpicked) Belvita Soft Baked & new Belvita energy sna...

March is National Nutrition Month and the perfect time to discuss the new "healthy" definition guidelines from the FDA and the new proposed requirements for nutritional labeling on the front of food packaging. Join registered dietitians Mandy and Thu from the Healthy Living Team and Guiding Stars Director Julie Greene to sort through the programs and learn how to shop for better health. Show Notes...

Whether your goal is to lower your blood pressure, improve your cholesterol or both, we have 6 tips to improve your heart health in under 30 days. The Healthy Living Team offers shopping and eating tips and a few lifestyle changes that are easy to achieve and will have lasting benefits that you (and your heart) will love. Show Notes: Heart Disease | Heart Disease | CDC 8 Things You Can Do to Preve...

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for winter recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious.   They're all Guiding Stars Rated and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt!   Show Notes: Try Something New Cook-Along - 2nd Thursday Each Month Try Something New Blog | Giant   V8 +ENERGY® | V8Jui...

If January has you rethinking your resolutions and how you might live a little bit healthier in 2025, we've got a few tips on how we can be "Healthier Together." Learn about our annual Healthier Together series on this week's podcast and why little steps can lead to Giant rewards. The live series started January 8, but you can start anytime as each class is also available on-demand.   Link in the...

D.C. Artist Doudgy Charmant joins the Healthy Living Team to discuss his new mural in the Ward 8 Giant, what it means to be an artist, and how art impacts a community.   Show Notes: Dew.world Meet the artist: https://www.dew.world/about The Sketchbook Short Film — Dew.world - the final legacy of Ralph Charles, a Haitian artist - capturing the essence of Doudgy Charmant's journey as he discovers hi...

With so much information out there about the "best" way to shop and eat, it can be hard to sort fact from fiction. Join us as we discuss the top misconceptions that "trick" even the savviest shopper and find out whether your shopping list has some surprising treats! Show Notes: Myth Busting Part 1: What about arsenic in rice and baby food? Organic vs conventional? Check out our last podcast: , Don...

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Fall recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious.   They're all Guiding Stars Rated (or good to pair with a Guiding Star rated option) and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt! Show Notes: Back to School Chobani Zero Sugar (Handpicked) - pumpkin fla...

Learn about the rich Hispanic communities in the greater Baltimore-Washington from Isa Carrizales - nutritionist on the Healthy Living team. Particularly, we will talk about Salvadoran heritage, which can be seen and felt strongly in the DMV. Isa will share her top Salvadoran picks when you want to try something new, along with Salvadoran-inspired dishes, and all about our Healthy Living Team's Sp...

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Summer recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious.   They're all Guiding Stars (GS) Rated (or good to pair with a Guiding Star rated option) and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt! Show Notes: Better for you GS Proteins- Blue Catfish (Local – 3GS),...

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for spring recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team . All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious.   They're all Guiding Stars Rated and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt! Link: https://aholddelhaize.sharepoint.com/:u:/s/GF-Nutritionist-Team/EU14LHMH3C1NimEqshS9y6cB5o0-McFPxELtPaMGgBVFbg?e=2...

Learn how brain health and your cognitive ability are impacted by your food and lifestyle choices with Maggie Moon, registered dietitian and author of The MIND Diet: A Scientific Approach to Enhancing Brain Function and Helping Prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia. She shares the latest scientific research on cognitive decline and Alzheimer's and offers simple strategies to incorporating the MIND Diet...

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for winter recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team.  All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious.   They're all Guiding Stars Rated and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt! Link: Wk 4 TSN Winter.mp3 Show Notes: ·        AeroFarms micro kale sweet + wholesome ·        Taste of Inspirations Cho...

Food As Medicine is all about feeding your body better-for-you foods for improved health. Listen in and learn about the Healthy Living Team's top 12 "Super Foods" you should be adding to your cart and why.   Show Notes: Top 12 Foods: Cruciferous vegetables, dark leafy greens, berries, avocado, garlic, legumes, nuts/seeds, kefir, olive oil, salmon, spices (turmeric, ginger and cinnamon), green tea....

Sabrina Tadele, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Capital Area Food Bank, walks us through the 2023 CAFB Hunger Report which provides insights on food insecurity and inequity in the Greater Washington region. She redefines what being food insecure means - can be short term and prevalent in families who earn over 100k a year - and ways we can be a better neighbor and support communiti...

Learn about the flavors of India from Jamie Joshua our Manager of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Giant and her mom Sara Joshua from the Kerala Table YouTube series and website. If you've ever wanted to try making Indian food at home, this episode will give you the confidence - and resources - you'll need to get started. Show Notes: Ammini Aunty's A Pinch of Kerala | Welcomes Pinchers all around...

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Fall recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products feature seasonal fall flavors and can't miss items that are Guiding Stars Rated for when you are looking to try something new.   #GiantHasIt!   Show Notes: Giant Flexible Rewards: Rewards Overview | Giant (giantfood.com) Shopping List: Special K Breakfast Cereal Pumpkin Spice Li...