Family Food Experts

Special Guests are Doon Wintz & Kyra Greweling of Wholly Wholesom Foods. Doon’s family company has dedicated itself to transferring this “Naturally Wholicious” feature into frozen baked products so you can fool everyone. From your freezer, simply pull out their pies, cookies, cakes, breads, buns and pie crusts, cook according to the simple directions, and serve. Everyone will think you have spent hours in the kitchen to prepare these mouth watering products. Wholly Wholesome uses truly natural and organic ingredients. There are no artificial or irradiated ingredients, no bad fats, and no bleach or bromated flours in their products. These are the most delicious, irresistible prepared baked goods – your family and guests will love you for serving them. Doon & Kyra will share with you how Doon’s family started this company, tell you about all their products and help make you a star entertainer without breaking a sweat.

Join us every Friday at 9 a.m. PST, 12 noon EST, as Family Food Experts Ellen Briggs and Dr. Sally Byrd talk with health food & beverage industry experts, manufacturers, and health professionals about how what you're eating and drinking affects your health. This week's guest is CHEF KIM RIUS of COOKING BETTER WITH KIM.

Join us every Friday at 9 a.m. PST, 12 noon EST, as Family Food Experts Ellen Briggs and Dr. Sally Byrd talk with health food & beverage industry experts, manufacturers, and health professionals about how what you're eating and drinking affects your health. This week we're talking with KEN GOOTKIND of APPLE & EVE JUICES. Apple & Eve is one of the largest independently owned juice companies in the U.S., with total annual sales topping $170 million. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Port Washington, NY, the company focuses on healthy and innovative juice products. Apple & Eve produces and markets a complete line of juices, including Apple & Eve 100% pure and natural juices and juice blends, Sesame Street 100% Juices, Organic 100% Juices, Tropicals and a wide variety of handy “On the Go” beverages. Apple & Eve products are sold in supermarkets, warehouse clubs, health food stores, schools and convenience stores across the country.

Dr. Nancy Powers is a Holistic Physician, Nutritionist, Health Activist, Author, and Motivational Speaker. Dr. Nancy also has been showcased in the media, especially on radio. She has extensive knowledge of the human body and how our health can be altered and managed by the foods we eat.

Jack Maguire is a leader and today a sought-after consultant in the beverages and bottled water industry. Jack has a distinguished career in the food & beverage industry and his accomplishments are many. One of his greatest accomplishments was as the North America CEO of "Evian Water", where he introduced to the American public the first spring bottled water, creating a whole new industry based on health and small bottle sizes for portability. His most recent organization was an organic applesauce company. Prior to that he founded Vermont Pure Bottled Water Co. He was Vice President of New Product Development at Canada Dry, where he introduced the first caffeine-free cola and liquid fruit yogurt beverage. He also worked at Chock full o Nuts Coffee Company as VP of Marketing. Other marketing/advertising experiences included working with NYC Ad Agencies- Doyle/Dane& Bernbach, Y&R and Kelly-Nason. Some of Mr. Maguire's "firsts" have been: First to market multi pack organic apples sauce cups- Vllage Cannery Co. First to develop organic fruit apple sauce- strawberry/banana in kids cups- Village Canner First to help develop concept and package for caffeine free cola. Canada Dry First to package bottled water in multi pack- 6 packs- Evian First to use PET bottled water sizes.-Evian First to advertise Bottled spring water on television-Evian First to utilize product placement for bottle water in movies for Evian First water brand- Evian selling National. First to position bottle water as a "health" product. Listen to this great interview.

Join host Criss Bertling and Family Food Expert Ellen Briggs as we interview Keri Marshall, NS, ND, of Nordic Naturals. Dr. Marshall is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in holistic pediatrics and women's medicine. She has published several scientific papers and magazine articles, written a book on proteins and amino acids, appears regularly on nationally syndicated radio shows, and most recently, appeared on ABC’s “A View from the Bay.” She is a writer and blogger for KIWI Magazine, a natural family living magazine. Devoted to children’s health and wellness, Dr. Marshall also serves as a nutrition expert on the Wellness Committee in the Oyster River School District, helping to change the school lunch program by integrating healthier options. Dr. Marshall received her Naturopathic Medical degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, a Masters Degree in Social and Preventive Medicine from S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo, and a Bachelors of Science from the George Washington University.

Join host Criss Bertling and Family Food Expert Ellen Briggs as we interview Dr. Titus Venessa, Ph.D., Sc.D.,e Founder and President of Forever Young Health Foods and Founder and President of Dr. Venessa's Formulas™, a twelve-year-old company exclusively dedicated to design Clinically Targeted and Specialized Formulas for Specific Health Conditions. He is a dedicated Research Scientist in the fields of Preventative, Integrative and Complimentary Medicines, Food Sciences and Medical Sciences. Dr. Venessa has been instrumental in bringing cutting-edge Medical Alternative Therapies and Natural Formulations to the dietary supplement industry. His formulas have been proven through many years of rigorous Clinical Practice with thousands of people with all kinds of health conditions with significant results and real life stories.

Join host Criss Bertling and Family Food Expert Ellen Briggs as we interview food manufacturers live at the Expo East Natural Foods Convention in Boston. Over 25,000 natural, organic, and healthy products industry members convene at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, the largest trade show of its kind on the East Coast, with 1,200 food, beverage and supplement manufacturers. Don't miss this exciting program!

Join host Criss Bertling and Family Food Expert Ellen Briggs as we interview Dr. Norina O'Campo of Rainbow Pediatrics in South Florida. Dr. O'Campo is passionate about the health of our children and as such is a founding member of the board of Better Food Choices and Family Food Experts.

Join host Criss Bertling and Family Food Expert Ellen Briggs as we interview Samantha Cabaluna, Communications Director at Earthbound Farm. Senior marketing/communications professional for one of the leading organic food companies in the country, reporting directly to company co-founder/executive vice president. Led communications during a major crisis. Acted as primary spokesperson, triaging media requests from more than 100 outlets per day. Worked collaboratively with the incident management team to manage information and craft public responses. Led the company’s year-long brand research and brand strategy development project and, subsequently, the development of the Earthbound Farm brand book. Prepare all company spokespeople for speaking engagements, ensuring that messaging aligns with company positions and brand strategy. Developed and launched Consumer Advisory Panel, consisting of “brand magnet” consumers to serve as distributed brand ambassadors as well as provide feedback on new products and communications initiatives. Call in with your questions.

Join host Criss Bertling and Family Food Experts Ellen Briggs and Dr. Sally Byrd as we talk with Valerie Berkowitz, a licensed registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified lifestyle counselor practicing for 13 years. She is the Director of Nutrition at the Center for Balanced Health. Prior to this, Valerie worked as a nutritionist at The Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine (ACCM). While employed at The Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine, her efforts focused on bridging the gap between conventional and complementary nutritional practice and included educating patients, mentoring nutrition students, speaking at events for consumers and health care professionals, in addition to assisting in research efforts. These efforts helped her gain invaluable scientific and practical understanding of the intricacies of controlled carbohydrate nutrition plans and the beneficial medical implications. Ms. Berkowitz was also a clinical dietitian for the Long Island Jewish Medical Center/ Schneider Children's Hospital as well as a nutrition and wellness counselor in private practice. Ms. Berkowitz completed an internship at Camp Shane, a retreat for overweight children, in Ferndale, NY. In addition to teaching classes at the camp, she held cooking demonstrations and contributed to the children’s yearly newsletter. Ms. Berkowitz recently acted as a reviewer for “The Sweet Truth about Managing Type 2 Diabetes,” published by Pritchett & Hull Associates Inc., in 2004. She created a quarterly column for diabetes educators and has been published in the monograph, “Managing the Patient with Diabetes.”

Join host Criss Bertling and Family Food Expert Ellen Briggs as we interview Jennifer Hodges, founder and CEO of Hero Nutritional Products, producer of high-quality, nutritionally sound children's supplements - Yummy "gummy style" vitamins! She got the idea in the mid-90's as she observed her nieces and other children gobbling up candies, particularly multi-flavor gummy bears. Established in 1996, Hero Nutritionals is the leader in creating innovative and unique delivery systems for vitamins and supplements. Hero Nutritionals made vitamin history by being the first company to put vitamins in a gummy delivery system. Jennifer Hodges, founder and CEO of Hero Nutritional Products, landed on the idea of formulating high-quality, nutritionally sound children's supplements in the mid-90's as she observed her nieces and other children gobbling up candies, particularly multi-flavor gummy bears. Jennifer wanted to develop a vitamin kids would want to eat. As a caring person concerned about the health and well being of children, Ms Hodges began consulting with children's nutritionists, food chemists and production experts. The challenge was to create a new children's nutritional delivery system incorporating the delightful taste of gummy bears without sacrificing nutritional value. Producing a gummy bear taste experience combined with legitimate nutrient levels, incorporating all natural ingredients, colors and flavor was the amazing beginning of the Yummi Bears line.

Join host Criss Bertling and Family Food Expert Ellen Briggs as they interview child psychologist Dr. Blair Barone. Dr. Barone has devoted over 20 years to helping families and children with life challenges. Formerly a Senior Supervising Pediatric Clinical Psychologist at Boston Children's Hospital in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and an Associate in the Department of Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, she has evaluated and treated thousands of children from around the country and the world with a range of developmental, behavioral, medical, neurological, and psychological issues. Dr. Barone has been interviewed by the media including CBS's Up to the Minute. She lectures nationally and internationally about children's physical, psychological and emotional health. You won't want to miss this program - be sure to call in with your questions for family food expert Ellen Briggs and child psychologist Dr. Blair Barone.

Join host Criss Bertling and her special guests, Moms Making Noise, this week as we discuss health and nutrition issues that moms face as they try to make better food and health choices for their kids.

Family Food Expert Ellen Briggs and BFC Host Criss Bertling will be interviewing Health is Wealth Company President Val Vasilief — a Mr. America and a Mr. Universe title-holder. He and his partner Jerry Colt established the company in 1979 in Williamstown, NJ. More than a catchy name, the company is a reflection of its owners’ driving philosophy that has guided them to success in the Natural Foods industry. Whether it be Vegetarian, Vegan, or All Natural, it is probably in Health is Wealth’s ever-growing line of wholesome and healthy Natural Food products. Health is Wealth products can be found in natural-food stores and supermarkets throughout the United States.