Nutritionally Speaking – Wholify

Think all there is to probiotics is popping a little pill? Think again! I delve into the dirt on bacteria, biofilm, and our microbiome with Heather Holmes and talk about why probiotics aren’t just for digestion anymore!     Heather Holmes is the President and CEO of P2 Probiotic Power. She passionately embraces the full product line in her daily life and demands the highest quality products for her customers that assure protection of surfaces, barriers to harmful bacteria and healthier lifestyles. She has served in leadership roles in both large, multinational companies, like Medtronic and STERIS, as well as in many early stage companies. Heather’s years of experience working in medical devices and with hospitals, with seven of those years focused on infection control, have prepared her to make her company a leader in lifestyle, health and wellness products. Heather has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ohio Wesleyan University with a major in International Business and a minor in Economics and has studied in Geneva, Switzerland and American University.     P2 Probiotic Power was developed to focus on changing the perception of clean in order to protect our families, our homes, our pets and our environment against the proliferation of deadly superbugs. By successfully commercializing several probiotic products that meet the needs for home cleaning, body care, pet wellness and allergy, asthma &sinus, P2 Probiotic Power is providing best in class products that should be part of any daily health and wellness regimen.     Learn more about Heather and probiotics on the P2 Probiotic Power website, Facebook, and Twitter.   ***   We would love to hear your comments or questions–you can go to my website wholify.com and click on podcast to comment on this episode or listen to previous episodes. I would also really appreciate it if you would review my podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.

What if everything you thought you knew about weight loss was wrong? If you’ve been on enough diets, you have probably realized that it’s not as simple as Calories In=Calories Out. So if you know the myth about Calories, how about the truth? Listen in as Jonathan Bailor talks everything Calories and how we can eat more, exercise less, and still lose weight. Jonathan Bailor is a New York Times bestselling author, the founder of SANESolution.com, a nutrition and exercise expert, and a former personal trainer who specializes in using modern science and technology to simplify health. Bailor has collaborated with top scientists for more than 10 years, analyzing over 1,300 studies, and garnering endorsements by top doctors and scientists from Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins, and UCLA. Bailor serves as the CEO for the wellness technology company Yopti®. He authored the New York Times, USA Today, Barnes & Nobel, and Amazon internationally bestselling book The Calorie Myth, hosts a popular syndicated health radio show and blogs on The Huffington Post. Additionally, Bailor has registered over 25 patents, and served as a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft.     In The Calorie Myth, Bailor offers clear, comprehensive guidance on what to eat and why, providing an eating plan, recipes, and a simple yet effective exercise regimen based on the principles of high intensity interval training. Losing weight doesn’t have to mean going hungry or spending hours at the gym. The Calorie Myth offers a radical new model for weight loss and long-term health.   Learn more about Jonathan, his book, and the SANE Solution on his website, Twitter, and Facebook.   ***   We would love to hear your comments or questions–you can go to my website wholify.com and click on podcast to comment on this episode or listen to previous episodes. I would also really appreciate it if you would review my podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.

August is Kids Eat Right Month and I don’t know anyone who knows better about raising happy, healthy, eager eaters than Karen Le Billon. Karen is a parenting and food expert who has taken the “French Food Rules” to heart and shown how they can change mealtime from a battleground to a fun and yummy food experience. Karen Le Billon is the author of French Kids Eat Everything and Getting to Yum. Le Billon is a professor at the University of British Columbia and was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2011. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Guardian, Sunday Times, Observer, and Huffington Post, as well as being featured on Good Morning America. Karen has received multiple awards, including the Taste Canada Food Writing award. She is proud to be a Jamie Oliver Food Foundation’s Real Food Advocate. A Rhodes Scholar with a PhD from Oxford University, she is married to a Frenchman and is the mother of two young girls. Her family divides its time between Canada and France.   Getting to Yum is Karen’s latest book that guides parents in teaching their children of all ages to enjoy eating all kinds of foods. Tested by families across North America, this new taste-training method prevents and cures picky eating while putting the fun back into food!   French Kids Eating Everything is a memoir about the Le Billon family’s move to France that offers inspirational lessons for North American parents desperate to end mealtime battles. It has been translated into eight languages and published in eleven countries.   Want to cure or prevent picky eating? Karen’s Taste Training Program is for you! Choose from the baby or toddler program and use this play-based method to teach your kids to love healthy foods and trying new ones.   Learn more about Karen, her books, and her Taste Training Program on her website, blog, Twitter, and Facebook.   ***   We would love to hear your comments or questions–you can go to my website wholify.com and click on podcast to comment on this episode or listen to previous episodes. I would also really appreciate it if you would review my podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.

In our society, fat is considered bad. It’s bad to be fat because fat means lazy, ugly and unhealthy. In other words, fat is a problem. Or is it? Abigail Saguy challenges our demonization of fat, the “obesity epidemic”, and the American obsession with weight. Further, she exposes the serious consequences of seeing fat as a problem: not limited to bullying, weight-based discrimination, and medical misdiagnoses. This controversial book will challenge the long-held, presupposed and previously undisputed belief that there’s something inherently wrong with being fat. Are you ready for this? Abigail Saguy is Associate Professor in the UCLA Department of Sociology and Associate Professor in the UCLA Department of Gender Studies. She is the author of What’s Wrong with Fat? (2013, Oxford University Press) and What is Sexual Harassment? From Capitol Hill to the Sorbonne (2003, University of California Press). Her teaching and research interests include gender, culture, the body, politics, law and public health.  What’s Wrong with Fat? is Abigail Saguy’s latest and very controversial book on our view of fat. She discusses the framing of fat as a public health crisis, the use of the term obesity, and other ways we can understand fatness.   ***   We would love to hear your comments or questions–you can go to my website wholify.com and click on podcast to comment on this episode or listen to previous episodes. I would also really appreciate it if you would review my podcast on iTunes. Connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.

If you went to Paris, who would you want to meet? Clotilde Dusoulier! Clotilde is an incredibly skilled Paris-based food writer where she shows how to balance health and taste through her approachable and surprisingly simple recipes. Take a peek into a “day in the life” of Clotilde, get a heads up about her new book, and relish in the shared love of food (especially French food) with us on this episode! Clotilde Dusoulier is the 30-something Parisienne behind the award-winning food blog Chocolate & Zucchini, in which she shares her passion for all things edible. Her focus is on fresh, colourful, and seasonal foods, making room for both wholesome, nourishing dishes and sweet treats. An enthusiastic explorer of flavours and acute observer of culinary trends, she contributes to food and travel magazines internationally. She is also the author of four books, including a book of French vegetarian recipes called THE FRENCH MARKET COOKBOOK, and EDIBLE FRENCH, an upcoming book on French expressions related to food. She lives in Montmartre with her boyfriend and their young son.   Edible French: Tasty Expressions and Cultural Bites is Clotilde’s newest book, based on her popular series of French idioms. It explores fifty of the most evocative French expressions related to food with cultural notes, recipes, and whimsical watercolors by her talented friend Melina Josserand. Edible French is scheduled to come out in early October 2014, and it is available for pre-order now.   The French Market Cookbook: Vegetarian Recipes from my Parisian Kitchen just celebrated it’s 1 year anniversary on July 2, 2014! In this book, Clotilde takes us through her own plant-based seasonal journey through the seasons and, as always, with a French twist. This is my personal favorite ;) ***   We would love to hear your comments or questions–you can go to my website wholify.com and click on podcast to comment on this episode or listen to previous episodes. I would also really appreciate it if you would review my podcast on iTunes. Connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.

Kale. An esteemed superfood. The base for a massaged salad on most menus. Imposter chips. Taken for granted. Kristen leads The Kale Project to bring this green vegetable to France. Can she do it?   Kristen Beddard founded The Kale Project as a movement to re-introduce the leafy-green to France. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Kristen has been eating kale her entire life. After her husband’s job moved them to Paris in 2011, Kristen realized that kale was really difficult to find and not sold to consumers in France. Using her marketing and branding experience, she decided to re-introduce the légume oublié and launched The Kale Project in May 2012.   The Kale Project is re-introducing the forgotten vegetable kale to France by collaborating with local farmers, restaurants and ambassadors throughout the country. The Project also hosts different kale events and cooking workshops in Paris.. Learn more about Kristen and The Kale Project on her website, Twitter, and Facebook.   ***   We would love to hear your comments or questions–you can go to my website wholify.com and click on podcast to comment on this episode or listen to previous episodes. I would also really appreciate it if you would review my podcast on iTunes. Connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.

You don’t have to be French to appreciate good French eats. Laura knows. She tells her story that led her to Paris and to sharing her love of food with us through her cooking shows and books. What a treat! Be French (or at least cook like one).  Laura’s brand-spankin-new cookbook should be in your Amazon shopping cart. Just saying.   Laura Calder is the author of French Food at Home, French Taste: Elegant Everyday Eating and Dinner Chez Moi: The Fine Art of Feeding Friends. She wrote and hosted seventy-eight episodes of the Food Network Canada series French Food at Home, which also airs on Cooking Channel USA and worldwide, and which won a James Beard Award for best food television show in a fixed location. She judged for two seasons on Recipe to Riches and has hosted a number of specials. Learn more about Laura Calder on her website, Twitter, and Facebook.   ***   We would love to hear your comments or questions–you can go to my website wholify.com and click on podcast to comment on this episode or listen to previous episodes. I would also really appreciate it if you would review my podcast on iTunes. Connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.

Failed another diet (or did another diet fail you)? Think all you need is more willpower and determination or maybe another set of rules? Maybe what you actually need is self-compassion! Both experience and studies show that compassion not only can make you feel better, but can actually help you lose weight too. Listen in to learn how to cultivate loving kindness in your life and take one more step towards being diet-free! Start or continue your compassion journey with The Self-Compassion Diet book and CD set. Jean Fain, LICSW, MSW is a licensed psychotherapist and a teaching associate in psychiatry at Cambridge Health Alliance, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.  In her private practice in Concord, Massachusetts, she uses mindfulness to treat everyday eating issues. Her health articles have appeared in O: The Oprah Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, Shape and more.  She has dedicated her work to helping others keep physically, emotionally and mentally fit. Learn more about Jean Fain, LICSW MSW on her website.   ***   We would love to hear your comments or questions–you can go to my website wholify.com and click on podcast to comment on this episode or listen to previous episodes. I would also really appreciate it if you would review my podcast on iTunes. Connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.

This year’s Expo West was exhilarating! I tried hundreds of new products–food, supplements, skin care, you name it. Here are my Top 10 picks in no particular order from what I sampled and learned about this year (there were at least a hundred booths I didn’t get to, so tell me if I missed something awesome!): [divider]   Carrington Farms Coconut Cooking Oil www.carringtonfarms.com This non-GMO coconut oil is always liquid, making it super easy to cook with. It has 5 times more MCTs than regular coconut oil and can be used in both baking and sautéing up to 350°F.   Nooodle Tomato Infused Angel Hair Nooodle www.noodle.com Looking for a healthy pasta option? Here it is! This NO-Calorie noodle (yes, you heard that right!) has been reformulated to get rid of that “fishy” taste and is now available in meal starters and soups in addition to the original NoOodle.     neat Mexican Mix www.eatneat.com This soy-free, fiber- and protein-rich meat substitute is shelf stable, super easy to make, and tastes delicious.     Essential Formulas Chia Omega Supplements www.essentialformulas.com Pass on the fish oil! This Chia Seed Oil is combined with CoQ10, Vitamin D3, Lipase, or DHA/EPA Algal Oil to make an excellent vegan Omega 3 supplement that provides more than 1000mg of Omega 3’s per serving of 2 soft gels.     Rawjuvenate Organic Vegan Protein www.rawgreenorganics.com Available in both vanilla (which I tried) and chocolate, this vegan protein powder has 21 grams of protein per 2 Tablespoons and is an impressive combination of Organic Pea, Sacha Inchi, and Hemp Seed proteins with 544mg of Omega 3s from both hemp and flax seed.     FlapJacked Protein Pancake Mix www.flapjacked.com High-fiber, low-fat pancakes…with protein? Yes please! When I heard about this company I put little stars by their name on my exhibitor list and they did not disappoint!     TempehSure www.tempehsure.com I have wanted to make my own tempeh for years and the YouTube videos just don’t cut it. I need this! It can be used not only with the typical soybean, but with any legume. Take your pick!     Earthpaste www.earthpaste.com Made from Redmond clay, Xylitol, essential oils, and Real Salt, this toothpaste is free from fluoride, glycerin, and foaming agents such as SLS (sodium laurel sulfate). Great for people with chemical sensitivities. Great for everyone, really.     Brush with Bamboo www.brushwithbamboo.com Besides the fact that I love bamboo and have a kitchen and bathroom full of the beautiful plant, this brush has a biodegradable handle, BPA-free bristles, and compostable packaging. It’s also a really good toothbrush.    

Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to lose weight or exercise more? If so, this episode is for you! I interview Dr. Ellen Glovsky, Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach about Health At Every Size and how we can be healthy at any and every weight. Curious? Have your doubts? Listen in!   Learn more about Wellness, Not Weight and purchase your own copy here.     Ellen Glovsky, Ph.D, RD, LDN is a Registered Dietitian and a member of the teaching faculty of Northeastern University in Boston, MA.  Dr. Glovsky conducts workshops and consultations for a variety of organizations around the country on Motivational Interviewing.  She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), a professional group of MI practitioners and trainers.  She is the author of Wellness, Not Weight: Health At Every Size and Motivational Interviewing. Dr. Glovsky maintains a private practice in which she offers treatment for eating disorders using a Health At Every Size approach. Learn more about Dr. Ellen Glovsky on her website.   *** We would love to hear your comments or questions–you can go to my website wholify.com and click on podcast to comment on this episode or listen to previous episodes. I would also really appreciate it if you would review my podcast on iTunes. Connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.

We all want to eat foods that will keep us healthy, fight inflammation, and prevent disease–In other words: Super Foods. Usually we think of superfoods as exotic, expensive berries like acai and goji, or ingredients like maca, lucuma, and savi seeds. I am bringing attention to the super foods that we can all find and afford, and that hopefully will make it on our plate not just every day but every meal!     I would love to hear your comments or questions–you can go to my website wholify.com and click on podcast to comment on this episode or listen to previous episodes. I would also really appreciate it if you would review my podcast on iTunes. Connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.

In my first improv episode, I discuss: * Love Your Body Day: October 16, 2013 * What is Healthy? * Fall Feelings and Flavors * Self-Care     I would love to hear your comments or questions–you can go to my website wholify.com and click on podcast to comment on this episode or listen to previous episodes. I would also really appreciate it if you would review my podcast on iTunes. Connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.

My friend Delyn Chow, owner of the Daw Yee Myanmar Café in Monterey Park California, showed me how to make his soy-free tofu. You will absolutely love this tofu made from chickpeas. It’s quick, easy, and tasty! What more could you ask for? Oh yeah, did I mention it’s soy-free? [divider]   Enjoy the recipe courtesy of Delyn! Soy-Free Besan Tofu Tools 2 large bowls Sieve Large pot Wooden Spoon Glass or metal storage container   Ingredients 2 cups Besan Flour (also called Gram or Chickpea Flour) 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric 1 teaspoon Salt 5 cups Water 2 Tbsp Oil (I used Canola but any mild flavored oil will work)   Directions Divide the water in half. Put 2.5 cups in your large bowl and the other 2.5 cups in your pot to heat on the stove. Add the besan flour, turmeric, and salt to the water in the bowl. Mix well. Strain the flour mixture through a sieve into your second bowl. Repeat, straining once again back into the first bowl, pushing the mixture through the sieve with the wooden spoon to get out all the lumps. Add this mixture to the pot of hot water on the stove and stir. It will look very thin at first but keep stirring and you’ll see lumps start to form. As the mixture thickens, add the oil and keep mixing. Stir until the mixture looks smooth and thick. Then pour it into your storage container and smooth the top. Let the mixture cool for a couple hours. You can use it just like “normal” tofu!

Don’t let disordered eating steal your joy! If you or a loved one struggle with body image, exercise, restricting, binging, purging or have an eating disorder diagnosis, Dr. Jennifer Thomas and Jenni Schaefer have a message for you: You are worthy of a joy-filled life and recovery is possible. Together they bring you their new book Almost Anorexic to help make recovery a reality.   Watch the trailer for Almost Anorexic, read a sample chapter, and check out exercises from the book here.   Jennifer J. Thomas, PhD., is an Assistant Professor of Psychology,Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Co-Director, Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital. Her groundbreaking scientific research, which focuses on the development of an eating disorder typology that better reflects clinical reality, has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the Klarman Family Foundation, and the Hilda and Preston Davis Foundation. She has published forty scientific articles and chapters, serves on the editorial boards of International Journal of Eating Disorders and Journal of Abnormal Psychology, and is a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders and Eating Disorders Research Society. She lives in downtown Boston, where she also maintains a private psychotherapy practice, helping people with almost anorexia and other officially recognized eating disorders. Learn more about Dr. Thomas on her website.   Jenni Schaefer’s breakthrough bestseller, Life Without Ed: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too, established her as one of the leading lights in the recovery movement. With her second book, Goodbye Ed, Hello Me: Recover from Your Eating Disorder and Fall in Love with Life, she earned her place as one of the country’s foremost motivational writers and speakers. Jenni’s straightforward, realistic style has made her a role model, source of inspiration, and confidant to people worldwide looking to overcome adversity and live more fully. She speaks at conferences, at major universities, and in corporate settings; has appeared on many syndicated TV and radio shows; and has been quoted in publications including The New York Times. She is also chair of the Ambassadors Council of the National Eating Disorders Association. An accomplished singer/songwriter, she lives in Austin, Texas. Learn more about Jenni on her website.   *** We would love to hear your comments or questions–you can go to my website wholify.com and click on podcast to comment on this episode or listen to previous episodes. I would also really appreciate it if you would review my podcast on iTunes. Connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.

For my first ever interview with a fellow dietitian on Nutritionally Speaking, I bring you Maya Nahra, The Behavioral Nutrition Expert and creator of Hello Beautiful Magazine. Maya will share her story to how she got out of the yo-yo dieting rut and how you too can just say no to diets. After you listen, head over to Maya’s website to learn more about Maya, her work, and her magazine.   *** We would love to hear your comments or questions–you can go to my website wholify.com and click on podcast to comment on this episode or listen to previous episodes. I would also really appreciate it if you would review my podcast on iTunes. Connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.