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Childhood Obesity - Healthy Tips for Your Kids!Guest: Heartland Sweeteners
Probiotics are friendly bacteria that can improve digestive health and strengthen the immune system. They are most often found in yogurt, but now there is a simple way to incorporate probiotics into your daily routine. Nevella® with Probiotics is the first no-calorie sweetener to deliver this benefit. Stir it into your coffee or cereal instead of sugar, or use it in your favorite cookie recipe. In addition to cutting calories, you’ll enjoy all the health benefits of a diet rich in probiotics.
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Low Testosterone? Taking Care Of Your ManGuest: Solvay Pharmaceuticals
This segment will educate women on men’s health issues related to low testosterone with the hope that they can motivate the men in their lives to seek help from a physician when certain symptoms present themselves. We’ll hear from Dr. Harry Fisch and learn about symptoms of low testosterone in men and how consulting with their doctor may help with the condition.
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Don't Skip BreakfastGuest: Walden Farms
Eat breakfast to jump start your metabolism…you will burn more calories throughout the day! So don’t skip breakfast, just skip sugary and fatty foods and switch to Calorie Free Jam and Jelly fruit spreads and Calorie Free syrups. Your waist line will appreciate it and you’ll have more energy to start your day.
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Help Save Your Child From Obesity By Converting Bad Habits Into Positive HabitsGuest: Your Slim Body, LLC
There are over 9 million children in the United States that are suffering from obesity. Alarming forecasts project that if something is not done immediately to help address this growing problem, a whole generation will become twice as heavy as its parents and grandparents and the health consequences will be devastating…In this segment find out what you can do to convert your kids bad eating habits into positive habits – now and for the rest of their lives…
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Healthy Sandwich?Guest: Walden Farms
Trying to eat healthy by having a low fat turkey sandwich? Be very careful about your choice of condiments. Mayo is one of the easiest ways to add hundreds of unwanted fat calories to a healthy sandwich. Instead, switch to Calorie Free Mayo, and best of all, you won’t have to sacrifice taste. Enjoy a truly healthy sandwich!
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The Truth About SweetenersGuest: www.SweetSurprise.com
If you’re counting calories, here’s something you may not know: sweeteners like sugar, honey and High Fructose Corn Syrup have the same calories… four per gram… AND… they are metabolized the same way in the body! To learn more, go to www.sweetsurprise.com
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The Truth About SweetenersGuest: 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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Healthy Way for PB & JGuest: Walden Farms
Have too many unwanted calories kept you from enjoying a peanut butter and Jelly sandwich? Simply switch from high calorie / high fat peanut butter and sugary jam or jelly to Calorie Free Peanut Spread and Calorie Free Jam and Jelly Fruit Spreads. Enjoy this popular favorite and best of all…you’ll save hundreds of calories every time!
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How More Than 100 Teens Lost Weight & What They Wish Their Parents KnewGuest: 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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Getting Kids To Drink MilkGuest: Walden Farms
The American Heart Association recommends children over 2 switch to lowfat or fat free Milk. To encourage kids to drink more milk without adding unwanted calories serve the fat free milk flavored with Calorie Free chocolate syrup. Kids will get the calcium important for healthy developing bones and the chocolate taste will make milk fun!
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The Truth About SweetenersGuest: www.SweetSurprise.com
Did you know that honey and sugar are not the only natural sweeteners? The F-D-A says High Fructose Corn Syrup also meets their definition of “Natural.” High Fructose Corn Syrup is made from corn… and contains no artificial or synthetic ingredients… or color additives. To learn more, go to www.sweetsurprise.com
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Strategies For Dieting SuccessGuest: 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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Eat To Beat InflammationGuest: Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inflammation in the body causes arthritis and may cause the 3 three most common serious health problems: cancer, heart disease and obesity. Your eating habits are important, so add more veggies, fruit, nuts, tea and even chocolate to your diet. Many plant-based foods contain antioxidants and phytochemicals which may reduce inflammation. And don’t forget to load up on Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon and tuna fish.
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Eat More FruitGuest: Walden Farms
Everyone knows about the many benefits of eating fruits which are rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Enjoy the goodness of fresh fruit and make a healthy low calorie smoothie. Simply add your favorite fresh fruit to fat free milk, fat free yogurt, Calorie Free chocolate syrup, ice cubes and blend…..umm delicious and satisfying!
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The Truth About SweetenersGuest: www.SweetSurprise.com
A sugar is a sugar whether it comes from Table Sugar, Honey or High Fructose Corn Syrup. All have the same calories. It’s eating too many calories of ANY kind -- plus not enough exercise that promotes obesity! To learn more, go to SweetSurprise-dot-com.
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The Truth About SweetenersGuest: www.SweetSurprise.com
Here’s some food for thought: a common misperception is that High Fructose Corn Syrup makes you fat. Well, the American Medical Association says it does NOT appear to contribute to obesity more than other caloric sweeteners… like sugar or honey! To learn more, go to www.sweetsurprise.com
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The Truth About SweetenersGuest: 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.
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