Do you have an aspiring NBA player, veterinarian, dancer or singer in your home? How about a child determined to be an Olympian gymnast, MLB star, teacher, artist or policeman. Thousands of kids have shared their dreams with me and I simply tell them, “You can be that but you have to do 3 things: […]
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Category Archives: health
Kids Speak Up! Healthy Food, Yes or No. Thurs. 1pm ET
Have you ever found yourself throwing your hands up when reacting to your obstinate kids while shouting, “Go ahead. I’ve had enough. Do want you want.” Kids have opinions about whether they should or want to eat healthy food. They are quick to tell us, their parents, what they think about our better-for-you food suggestions […]
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Plainly Simply Delicious Celebration Recipes! Thurs. 1pm ET
How many celebration parties do you throw every year? How many Pot Lucks do you attend? Running out of recipe and menu ideas? Want some plainly simply delicious ones that are crowd-pleasers? Then tune in to hear our guest, Chef Meryl Bennan, noted recipe developer with Plainville Farms, share her favorites. From appetizers, finger food […]
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Feast of Seven Fishes! RECIPES. Thurs. 1pm ET
What better way to focus on a seafood meal than to learn about the Feast of Seven Fishes! This is a Southern Italian, Italian American Celebration held on Christmas Eve. Seven different seafood dishes are prepared and enjoyed to commemorate Vigilia di Natalie, the waiting of the midnight birth of baby Jesus. Why seven? And, […]
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Savory Chatter on The Connected Table LIVE! Dec. 3
Her Miami Herald “Dinner in Minutes” column is distributed on the McClatchy Wire Service to over 6 million readers each week. She is the “go to” source for all things culinary in South Florida and the Keys and is author of The Flavor of the Florida Keys (new!) and Keys Cuisine. She is the producer […]
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The End of Dieting! Dr. Joel Fuhrman. RECIPES. Thurs. 1pm ET
THE END OF DIETING! Our guest for this week’s show, Dr. Joel Fuhrman (Board Certified Family Physician), has declared it is time for The End of Dieting and he means it. His reasons range from “temporary begets temporary” to “foods high in nutrient density are more satisfying than those high in calories.” He adds […]
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SNACKS. Today’s 4th Meal. RECIPES. Thursday, 1pm ET
How many meals did you eat yesterday? Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner used to be considered the only times we sat down and ate. Now we not only don’t sit down and eat at each meal, we have added an afternoon snack meal. Some even snack during mid-morning. Why is this? Our lifestyles have changed. Consequently, […]
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For the Health of Your Community. Thurs. 1pm ET
Last week we focused on how one child, effects one family, affects one community. This week we will be giving our full attention to how one community can positively impact one family, one child, and more! In other words, it also takes a community effort to help turn the tide of disease among children. Our […]
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Turning the Tide of Obesity and Childhood Disease, Thurs. 1pm, ET
Look around you. The statistics are visible everywhere: 65% of adults in the U.S. are overweight. In 2012, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. Type 2 Diabetes is now at epidemic levels in adults and children. Heart disease has now crept into childhood years. So has the incidence of […]
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Sweet Treats You Can Live With! RECIPES. Thurs. 1pm ET
Tis the season for treats to serve at parties, celebrations, and to enjoy as goodies just because! “Sweet Treats” is the name of this season’s game. But, how do you escape adding those unwanted pounds? How do you avoid sugar highs and headaches? How do you prevent energy outbursts by your kids followed by melt-downs, […]
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