Healthy Living by Giant Podcast

Join us for an insightful look into the current state of family meal times and learn simple tips you can use to get your loved ones gathered around the table.  David Fikes and Tom Cosgrove from the FMI (Food Marketing Institute) Foundation, the driving force behind Family Meals Month, provide the details on why family meals nourish our family units as much as it does our bodies.   Show Notes: • FM...

Roxana  Ehsani , a Board Certified Sports Dietitian, joins us to talk about ways you can fuel your run.  Whether you are a beginner training for a 5k or a more experienced runner working towards your first marathon, we'll review daily needs, goals for pre and post runs, as well as ways to stay fueled during races and prepare for the big day.     Show Notes:   Calculations:   Converting pounds to k...

Whether   you're a new freshman leaving home for the first time or a third year student who's learning your way around a rental kitchen, eating healthy-ish can be a struggle. Join us for easy tips and tricks on how to navigate the cafeteria on campus and work with your roommates off campus to optimize your health and learning goals. Our special guest is University of Tampa Senior, Holly Sampson. ...

Lauren Shweder Biel, Executive Director of DC Greens, and Jillian Griffith, Giant Food In-Store Nutritionist in Ward 8 DC, join in the discussion on how we can better understand food insecurity as it affects us as a nation and as a community. Hear how local organizations are changing health outcomes through education and access to healthier foods.   Show Notes: www.dcgreens.org www.capitalareafood...

Join the in-store nutritionists for a discussion on all of the best local products for your summer table.  From produce and crabs to pickles and microbrews from our neighbors right here in the Del, MD, VA, and DC area, there are hundreds of ways to enjoy the region's best without ever leaving your neighborhood.    Show notes:  Local Maryland Products:  ·         Roseda Beef from northern Baltimore...

Pediatric Dietitian Lorilyn Russel and Speech and Language Pathologist Bethany Gallagher from Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital (Baltimore, MD) join us to discuss how to feed your newborn to toddler. We'll focus on what to feed, how much to feed, and how your little one will grow and start solids. We'll also discuss common issues like picky eating and when to offer high allergen foods.    Show Not...

Certified Lactation Counselor Mandy Katz and new mom Thu Huynh (both In-Store Nutritionists) offer tips for breastfeeding moms and where to go when you need more information. Resources La Leche League International:  https://www.llli.org/  Can find resources and local support contact information   LactMed (drug interactions): https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/lactmed.htm   Womanly Art of Breast...

Alex Jackson from Freida' s, a specialty produce company, and Chris Capell, BBQ Master from the Dizzy Pig BBQ talk about ways we can expand our summer BBQs beyond Americana and infuse a taste of the tropics. Discover inside tips for improving your own BBQs this summer.  You can catch Freida's and the Dizzy Pig at this year's National Capital BBQ Battle on June 22 nd and 23 rd in Washington, DC.

Get an insiders peak at the best products for Summer recommended by the Giant Nutritionist Team.  From dry rubs and bruschetta to coleslaw kits and hard seltzers,  #GiantHasIt!

Dan Simons from Farmers and Distillers, a farm to table restaurant and small batch distiller of spirits, joins us to talk about happy hour trends. We'll focus on why mocktails, food-inspired cocktails, craft beverages, comfort foods, and even sustainability are front and center this year. We'll also talk with Lisa Coleman from Giant about ways you can bring these trends home.

Our love of food and the way we cook often starts with the lessons we learn at Mom's table. Join us for a heartwarming discussion about mom's from around the world and how their wisdom translates to the American table.

Dr. Elizabeth Dahl, professor of chemistry at Loyola College Maryland and the founder of the Baltimore Environmental Film Series joins us to offer insight on sustainability as it relates to our land usage, ways we can be more sustainable at home, and with our food choices. We'll also discuss plant based eating with Seth Goldman from Beyond Meat and what farmers like Eddie Burchell from Roseda Farm...

Managing Your Prediabetes If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or have concerns that you may be at risk for diabetes, this is the podcast for you.  Join us for a lively discussion on the connection between prediabetes and the food we eat, and learn simple lifestyle changes you can implement today to slow down or prevent the onset of  Type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Bernadette Roche, Director of Environmental & Sustainability Studies at Loyal University Maryland, joins us to offer insight on sustainability as it relates to our waterways globally and locally, ways both large and small that we can help protect those waterways. We'll also talk about how sustainability shows up in the grocery store, why seafood should be part of your diet, and ways to buy sus...

Get an insider's peek at the hottest products for Spring 2019 recommended by the Giant Nutritionist Team. From gut shots and acai bowls to Hawaiian tea and dessert hummus, #Gianthasit! #GiantHasIt Nutritionist Picks for Spring Willy's Fresh Salsa (in the refrigerated area of the produce dept) Mann's Nourish Bowls, Pero Farms Organic Plant Protein Salad Kits, Taylor Farms Salad Kits, Dole Chopped S...

The nutritionists speak with Nathalie Savell, licensed Psychotherapist from Upward Spiral Wellness, about the role mindfulness plays in day to day life and how being more mindful when it comes to eating can help you better achieve your long term health goals.  Simple strategies to be more mindful will be offered.

Gut health is one of the most popular health trends today - and for good reason! Join our nutritionists for a lively discussion on Probiotics and Prebiotics and how you can build a healthy gut microbiome with foods like kombucha, kimchi and kefir. They'll even touch on the FODMAP diet.

The nutritionists speak with sex and relationship expert Joanne Bagshaw about the relationships we have with our significant others and those we have with food.    **This episode contains sexual content that may not be suitable for all audiences.

Did you know Soul Food is more than just "southern cuisine?" Join Chef Thomas Casey from For the Love of Food and Jillian Griffith, a Giant Food in-store nutritionist, for a discussion on why it's a "food of the people" and how we can put a healthier spin on traditional favorites.  

Learn how to live your best life with diabetes.  We will discuss our top 5 tips for maintaining glucose control and review ways you can still eat the foods you enjoy - including sweets and treats! 

Glucose control has a lot to do with carbs.  If you are confused on how to count carbs or how to read a food label, this is the podcast for you. We will walk through real life examples for eating at home and at your favorite restaurant.

Join us for a discussion on the role gluten plays in our diet.  We will discuss tips and tricks for individuals with Celiac disease and gluten intolerance and provide helpful information for those interested in better understanding gluten as it relates to better health. 

If you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, this is the podcast for you. Join us for an informative discussion on kidney health and learn what foods can help you maintain the health of your kidneys.

If you are concerned about your blood pressure or have been told by your doctor to cut back on salt, this is the podcast for you.  Join us for an informative chat about how sodium affects your blood pressure and learn simple ways you can work on lowering your numbers today.

If you are concerned about your cholesterol or have been told by your doctor to cut back on fatty foods, this is the podcast  for you. Join us for an informative chat about how fat and cholesterol affect your cholesterol numbers and learn simple ways to work on lowering your numbers today.