Category Archives: Ellen Briggs

Truth about Nuts, Seeds & Honey – Recipes! SUNDAY. 1pm ET. Join Us!

The truth is, the nutrient benefits of nuts, seeds and honey are astounding!  When listening to the media reports and no nuts allowed proclamations, you would think most people are allergic to them.  Not so.  And, seeds offer safe alternatives to those who do have nut allergies. And, honey is another nutrition powerhouse, but it […]
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Is Organic Really Worth It? Coming Soon!

    APOLOGIES for my sound problems heard during this show.  We’re doing another recording for you.  Message is fabulous – well worth the wait!  Thanks for understanding. Should you or shouldn’t you buy organic?  Is it worth the extra cents? How is it grown? Are there really more nutrients in organic than conventionally grown produce?  […]
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Go Greek! Recipes. Sunday, 1pm ET. Join Us!

Are you ready to travel to Greece in the Family Food Experts kitchen? With co-hosts the Nutrition Babes, Kathy Siegel and Lauren Harris-Pincus, both RDs, we will be traveling there with our culinary guide, California Greek Girl, Mary Papoulias Platis.  Get ready for some Mediterranean flavor-filled fabulous recipes and cooking tips.  Then you too can […]
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Summer Picnic Picks. Menus & Recipes. Sunday, 1pm ET

Let’s go on a picnic!  From menu planning or those last minute grab and go versions, to food prep to packing, “drive” with us to your favorite picnic spot, set it up and look forward to enjoying every bite.  Travel with us for some outdoor picnic food fun!  Stacey Antine, RD, (HealthBarn USA) and author […]
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Green Grilling. Scrumptious Healthy for You and Our Planet Tips & Recipes. Sunday, 1pm ET.

Here’s the best New Way to buy and grill delicious food! Plus you’ll protect both our earth and your health!  Co-host, Dr. Heather Manley, Naturopathic Physician and author of the Human Body Detectives series and I  focus on your outdoor kitchen, the grill.  Great eco, budget, healthy, flavor friendly ideas, tips and recipes… Wait until […]
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Grilling Marinades, Salsa Too! – RECIPES. Sunday. 1pm ET. Save the Date.

Men love to grill and we love it when they do – keeps the cooking out of the kitchen!  Word on the street is that men love to use marinades on their favorite meat and fish – even vegetables.  It makes them look like real chefs!  They also like to bring on the Salsa! Our […]
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Best Things Dads Can Eat – Recipes! REPLAY, SUNDAY 1pm ET

Father’s Day is around the corner. T’is the time to focus on them.  And, why not give dads the best, the best they can eat?  Our guest is a Dad and he knows what foods are best for dads – their moods, stress, mid-life crisis, fatigue, cholesterol levels and more.  He is David Grotto, RD, […]
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Grab & Go Food for Summer Camp – Recipes! TODAY. 1pm ET

School is almost out.  If you live in the southeast, this is the last week before summer vacation starts. Working moms and dads, you’ve know doubt made camp plans for your children.  Whether at the YMCA, an arts and crafts camp or a sports one, your kids will be super active in hot weather.  Proper […]
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Top 5 Bathing Suit Ready Foods – Slimming Recipes! Sunday.1pm ET

It is that time of year, the big reveal – time to slip into your bathing suit!  Time to shed your sweaters – at last.  It has been a cold spring.  How do your lighter clothes feel this year? Good News! There are foods that will help you feel more comfortable in capris, shorts and […]
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Eat Superfoods for the Health of It! RECIPES. Sunday. 1pm ET

Are Superfoods just for Superman? Do they come from another planet? What makes a food super?  Which foods are super? Why would anyone eat them? Co-Host Dr. Heather Manley, Naturopathic Physician (Human Body Detectives) and I decided to devote a show to answering these questions and more.  You see Superfood claims everywhere and, frankly, it […]
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