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Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal of the Day: Ensuring Your Family Starts Every Morning On The Right Track...Cereal Choices For Your Family

Guest: Mom's Best Naturals

In this segment we meet with nutritionist Elizabeth Ward from Mom’s Best Naturals as she shows us some easy ways to provide our family with healthy and economical breakfast options every day

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The Truth About Back Pain

Guest: Dr. Todd Sinett

Dr. Todd Sinett, Chiropractor and Co-Author of the book, “The Truth About Back Pain” discusses causes of back pain, and simple ways to prevent it.

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A Healthy Beverage For You And Your Family

Guest: National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board

With summer coming to an end, what’s the best way to make sure kids’ back-to-school routine keeps them healthy and strong? Dr. Wendy talks to us about the advantages of drinking nutrient-packed lowfat milk to help fuel your life, health & fitness routine.

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Understanding The Importance of Soy Protein

Guest: Solae, LLC

Heart disease is the #1 killer for women, and soy protein provides a heart healthy protein option to easily incorporate into your daily diet. Solae works with several major food manufacturers that produce products with soy protein ingredients in them that are on grocery shelves today. In this segment, we learn more about the health benefits of soy protein and how you can incorporate them into your low-fat, low cholesterol diet.

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Seeing The Benefits of Sea Vegetables

Guest: Chews 4 Health

We’re seeing the health benefits of sea vegetables in this segment! What are they, where can you get them and are sea veggies really better for you then the land-loving variety? Our Health Expert says they are, and explains the nutritional news behind this growing health trend.

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Using Healthier Ingredients For Healthier Cooking

Guest: Pompeian Inc.

With our hectic, stress-filled lives, it’s not always easy to get the nutrition we need just from the foods we eat. But these days more cooking products are created with extra nutritional benefits that can help us live a healthier lifestyle -- easier! In this segment Celebrity Chef and author Nick Stellino joins Pompeian CEO Bill Monroe to explain the many health benefits of cooking with a new, nutrient-infused olive oil that is good for your brain, your eyes and your heart. They will also explain the antioxidant value in various red wine vinegar products, infused with pomegranate, acai, blueberry and roasted garlic. Chef Nick will highlight two delicious recipes: a Citrus Pomegranate Glazed Salmon, and Chili-Lime Chicken Breasts with Tumeric Rice.

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Nutrition Talk with the Skinny Bitch

Guest: Chews 4 Health

In today’s segment, the “Skinny Bitch” co-author tells us what you can do to live a skinnier, healthier, more energized life -- starting today! Balancing Act Health Expert Dr. David Friedman interviews Kim Barnouin about her "tough love" guide to help you start looking fabulous. He’ll also find out how men are reacting to the latest book “Skinny Bastard.” It's equal opportunity tough talk time, and the men in your life just may love this easy read, with it's in-your-face nutrition news.

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Grocery Shopping for the Healthiest Fruits

Guest: Chews 4 Health



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Decreasing Joint Discomfort Through Proper Diet, Exercise, And The Right Dietary Suppliments

Guest: Schiff Nutrition International

We’ll learn about 3 steps you can take to maintain joint health and hear from an a expert on the subject Dr Luke Bucci as well as learn how to stay active no matter your age and visit with the Move Free Dancers.

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Easy Ways To Get Fit Without Equipment Or A Gym

Guest: IHPFIT.com

J.C. Santana, a certified fitness trainer, motivational health speaker and author gets us into shape with FT or Function Training and demonstrates three easy exercise to benefit our bodies.

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Traditions for Healthy Recipes

Guest: Walden Farms

Balancing Act Nutritionist Dr. Janet Brill and her daughter Rachel who is home visiting from college invite us into their kitchen to show us some simple ways they cut calories without sacrificing taste in some their favorite family recipes with the help of Walden Farms Calorie Free Foods.

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The Truth About Sweeteners

Guest: www.SweetSurprise.com

As we try to eat healthier, we often start by reading the nutrition label to check the fat grams, calories, what sweetener is used and more. Chances are we compare what we find on the label with what we think we know about healthy eating. But many people make decisions based on misperceptions. This segment highlights the similarities between commonly used sweeteners: high fructose corn syrup, sugar, and honey. High Fructose Corn Syrup has had its name dragged through the media. But the FDA says it is nutritionally the same as sugar, with the same number of calories and it is metabolized the same way.



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How To Be Healthy And Successful In Your Daily Lives

Guest: Brooke Bennett

3-time Olympic Gold Medal winner, motivational speaker, certified personal trainer and nutritionist Brooke Bennett tells us how she transformed her swimming career into a successful business for herself in order to benefit others.


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How More Than 100 Teens Lost Weight & What They Wish Their Parents Knew

Guest: Houghton Mifflin Co.

The author of Weight Loss Confidential discusses the fact that with more & more children & teens becoming overweight, it's time to think about this problem in a new way - by listening to the stories of kids (and their parents) who have "been there". Weight Loss Confidential shows how teens can lose weight & keep it off, and how parents can help pave the way.


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Go Beyond The Average Deli…to A Healthy One

Guest: Armour-Eckrich Meats LLC

Nutritionist and author Dr. Janet Brill shows and tells us about some great tasting heart-healthy entrees and sandwiches from Armour-Eckrich’s new line of AHA-certified meats called Healthy Ones.


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Strategies For Dieting Success

Guest: Walden Farms

This segment offers some great tips for cutting calories with help from nutritionist Dr. Janet Brill and the experts at Walden Farms. Viewers looking for some simple ways to reduce the calories in their favorite foods without sacrificing taste will get some help from the experts as well as learn ways in general to reduce calories with healthy alternatives.

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Keep A Positive Attitude

Guest: Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Keep a positive attitude! Focus on your strengths - not your weaknesses. Make fitness and good nutrition part of your lifestyle. Learn ways to manage stress, and develop a support system of family, friends, and healthcare professionals.


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Jane Seymour - Aging Beautifully

Guest: Schiff Nutrition International

Timeless movie and TV star, Jane Seymour at age 57 is one of more than 66 million Americans who suffer from aches and soreness in their joints. She manages her discomfort and is able to do the things she loves such as dancing. In this segment, Jane speaks out to inspire others to make their move with freedom and do what they love such as dancing, golf, playing tennis, gardening and traveling. Interview sponsored by Schiff Nutrition Intl.

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Segment 3: Kitchen Shape Up/ Pantry Makeover Part 3 (stocking Up On Nutrient-rich Whole Foods)

Guest: The Gold Coast Cure / Fitter, Firmer, Faster

Nutrition expert Ivy Larson finishes our Kitchen Shape Up and Pantry Makeover by stocking up on the nutrient rich “whole foods” that will help you stay healthy, feel full and satisfied and optimize your body’s ability to burn fat. In other words, the foods that will help you look and feel your personal best.


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Determine Their Care Needs Online

Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc.

Here’s a tip for determining if your loved one needs a professional caregiver. Take Interim HealthCare’s Independent Living Assessment questionnaire online and answer questions like: How often does pain interfere with their daily life, how often are they out of breath, and what are their nutritional risks. This will help point out areas that might need special attention.

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