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View	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. more
View	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. more
View	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. more
View	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. more
View	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. more
View	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. more
View	Pick Frozen Vegetables Guest: Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc. In cold weather, pick frozen vegetables. Fighting inflammation in your body means eating your vegetables, but in the winter, frozen vegetables might actually be more nutritious than fresh, depending on how they were handled, stored and prepared. Frozen veggies are picked at their nutritional peak. On the other hand, fresh veggies may be picked before they’re fully ripened, and in the winter frequently travel long distances to get to your supermarket, both of which may affect nutrition quality. So be in the know, when it starts to snow! more
View	The Truth About Sweeteners Guest: www.SweetSurprise.com The food-focused holidays are a great time to clear up confusion about the role of sweets in your daily diet. High Fructose Corn Syrup is nutritionally the same as sugar…so registered dietitians say you can keep enjoying the sweet treats you love… if you just do it in moderation! To learn more, go to Sweet-surprise-dot-com. more
View	Boar’s Head – A Healthy Lunch Is In The Bag Guest: Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc. Lunch can be the most "dangerous" meal of the day nutritionally. Learn how to make brown bagging fun, healthy, and fashionable in this segment. more
View	Whitewheat Turns Any Sandwich Into A Tasty Nutritious Meal Guest: Flowers Foods It’s back to school time! Pack a Whitewheat sandwich into your children’s lunchboxes! It has the taste and texture of traditional white bread and all the nutritional value of whole wheat bread…Your kids won’t even notice! more
View	Nutritional Deficiencies And Infertility Guest: SpectraCell Lab There are many infertile couples around the world doing all they can to conceive successfully. This segment looks at the important role nutrition plays, and how to get tested for nutritional deficiencies that may be interfering with a couple’s ability to conceive. more
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