Red Wine: Oui ou Non?

Revisiting the French paradox – is red wine good for the heart? Back in the 1980’s, many were delighted to hear the news that red wine was good for heart

Performance Nutrition: Get the Most Out of Your Workouts

Want to learn how to optimize your diet to get the most out of your workouts and improve your health? Today’s episode is focused on performance nutrition for non-athletes, for

Why Omega-3 Fats are Essential

Confused about which fats are healthy and want to understand why omega-3 fats are an important part of a healthy diet? In this podcast episode and blog, I clear up

Menopause Moment: Estrogen Boosting Foods

This may be tough to hear…so I’m going to rip the band-aid off right away to get it over with. Here’s the shocking fact – most GenX women (such as

The Connections Between Sleep, Diet and Health

This episode features a re-release of my 2020 interview with Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge. Dr. St-Onge conducts research on: sleep, diet, weight and cardiometabolic health and the connections between them and

The Argument for Whole Grains

Are whole grains a necessary part of a healthy diet? In this episode, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Lisa Henderson argues the case for whole grains. She explains why they’re beneficial and

All About Astaxanthin: Powerful Carotenoid

Learn about the powerful red carotenoid Astaxanthin in Lisa’s interview with an expert in the field, Karen Hecht, PhD of AstaReal. Astaxanthin has a surprising variety of health benefits that

Preventing Heart Disease and Inflammation

Worried about heart disease or heart attacks? Have a family history and want to know how to keep your heart healthy? This episode features Part 1 of Lisa’s interview with

Fall Recipe: Stuffed Acorn Squash

Acorn squash are a type of winter squash packed with nutrients: fiber, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins and Vitamins A and C. This is a hearty, nourishing vegetarian entree for fall

Heart-healthy Foods, Fats and Antioxidants

In this episode, I present to you Part 2 of my interview on preventing heart disease with integrative cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, MD. Listen now to hear Dr. Sinatra’s experienced perspective