Want to turn your favorite comfort foods from forbidden to healthy in seconds?Want to turn your favorite comfort foods from forbidden to healthy in seconds?In her new book, Sneaky Blends, Missy Chase Lapine offers 10 quick and easy ways to slip blends into everyday meals, including:

Add them to the morning omelet, stir them into soups to create creaminess without the dairy.

Use them to replace more than 50% of the fat and sugar in baked goods.

Take tuna and chicken salads to a whole new level by cutting the mayo and replacing with blends.

Missy gives you tools you need to use the same blend technique she pioneered in her kids-focused book, The Sneaky Chef, to round out your own meals with healthful, hidden nutrients tucked inside.With recipes such as Seared Salmon with Dill Sauce using the Broccoli-Pea-Spinach Base Blend, Meaty Mushroom Bolognese using the Carrot-Sweet Potato Base Blend, and the Skinny Chocolate Cake using the Black Bean-Blueberry-Baby Kale Base Blend, Sneaky Blends is packed with delicious, simple recipes whipped up with nutrient-dense purees to create leaner, cleaner yet ridiculously tasty meals.Listen in as Missy joins host Lisa Davis to share examples from the book and how you can get started with your own sneaky blends.

Farmers' markets often offer foods that have been sustainably raised and harvested, as well as heirloom varieties you might not find in your supermarket.Eating seasonally is the perfect way to find unusual and succulent fruits and vegetables, particularly if you're able to visit a local farmers' market. These markets often offer foods that have been sustainably raised and harvested, as well as heirloom varieties you might not find in your supermarket.  Dr. P.K. Newby, "The Nutrition Doctor," is a nutrition scientist and author with more than 20 years of experience researching diet-related diseases and teaching students about why what we eat matters, farm to fork.She is currently teaching a course at at Harvard Extension School, entitled "From Farm to Fork: Why What We Eat Matters."Listen in as Dr. Newby shares what she's learned in her many years of expertise, as well as some tips for finding the best produce and other fresh foods in your local area.

Shopping for fresh foods at your local farmers' market is a fantastic way to get on the path to greater health. However, there are some myths about shopping locally.Shopping for fresh foods at your local farmers' market is a fantastic way to get on the path to greater health.However, there are some myths about shopping locally. Dr. P.K. Newby, nutrition scientist and author with more than 20 years of experience researching diet-related diseases, explains that these myths shouldn't deter you from continuing to visit your local market, but they are important to keep in mind.

Myth: Eating local is the best thing you can do for the environment. Truth: Bottom line is that the best thing you can do is to eat less meat (of any kind).

Myth: Local veggies and fruits are more nutritious. Truth: They might be more delicious, but not necessarily more nutritious. Frozen produce may even be more nutritious. 

Myth: Local food (seafood in particular) is more sustainable. Truth: There are many factors that go into sustainability. Try to eat low on the food chain to avoid contamination.

Myth: Local food is safer. Truth: There is no conclusive data that farmers markets are safer, and local systems can lack the quality control of larger outfits with tighter regulations.

Myth: Farmers' markets are cheaper. Truth: Although you can find terrific bargains, farmers market prices are generally comparable to or higher than other shopping spots.

Listen in as Dr. Newby joins host Lisa Davis to discuss these five myths, as well as options for overcoming them.You can also access Dr. Newby's article on the topic by clicking HERE.

Whole foods encompass foods that come straight from the Earth in their most unprocessed, unrefined state. What about soul foods?Whole foods encompass foods that come straight from the Earth in their most unprocessed, unrefined state.What about soul foods?Jamie Relei Ferguson, Lifestyle & Wellness Coach, created her Be Well Bites Coaching Program in order to nourish your body, heart and soul.The four soul elements include:

Relationships

Physical activity

Spirituality

Career

When you fulfill yourself with the soul foods of life, your entire experience improves. Jamie also developed a 21 Day Be Well Cleanse, which hones in on body, mind, and spirit.

Whole foods-based cleanse focused on clean eating

Focused on vegetables, fruits, legumes, seeds, healthy oils, and lean meats and fish on day 11

Removing the following foods for the time: sugar, dairy, soy, alcohol, caffeine

Benefits/Successes:

Average weight loss 8-10 pounds in 21 Days

Increased energy, libido, clarity, sense of smell and taste, clearer skin

Listen in as Jamie joins host Lisa Davis to share more about the connection between whole foods and soul foods, as well as the benefits of doing her 21-day cleanse.

Is it possible your pet is eating a healthier diet than you?When you choose food for your pets, the considerations are very rational. You take a look at what veterinary science says is the best, and then you provide that food. Your furry friends have very little choice in the matter. When you choose food for yourself, there are many more variables, such as convenience, taste, discipline, trends, and eating in social settings. As a human placed in certain situations, you're more likely to make poor choices and unhealthy compromises. Freshness and variety is a great concept, but you should also have a few go-to options that will provide essential nutrients (both micronutrients and macronutrients) and other compounds.Douglas (Duffy) MacKay, ND, joins host Lisa Davis to explain why your pet may have a better diet than you and how you can meet your health goals, simply by slightly tweaking your choices.

When you make the decision to start eating clean, you must start to think about what you put into your body and be more mindful of the choices you make.Clean eating is not a diet; it's a way of eating.When you make the conscious decision to start eating in this way, you must start to think about what you put into your body and be more mindful of the choices you make. Chef James Smith has over 25 years of of culinary, academic and leadership experience in the Hospitality and Culinary Arts industry and is the creator of the Clean Eating Academy.The Academy's mission is to change your relationship with food in the way you shop, cook and eat; eschewing processed, packaged convenience foods laden with artificial additives in favor of real, whole foods that are as close to the source of production as possible, so you can live a better, longer life.Listen is as Chef James joins host Lisa Davis to explain the basis of the Academy, as well as specifics of the seven-course program.

Clean eating encompasses more than just the foods you put into your body.Clean eating encompasses more than just the foods you put into your body. Chef James Smith has over 25 years of of culinary, academic and leadership experience in the Hospitality and Culinary Arts industry and is the creator of the Clean Eating Academy.Within the Academy, Chef James and his other instructors hold to certain tenets of clean eating, including the following:

Drink lots of water (aim for two liters a day). 

Reduce carbon footprint.

Avoid process/refined foods. 

Make it fun for your family. Pass the skills you learn on to your children. 

Learn to slow down your eating down. Start with one meal a day.

Practice portion control. 

Incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Try to eat more organic foods (meat, dairy, eggs, vegetables, fruits, etc.)

Listen in as Chef James joins host Lisa Davis do discuss these tenets of clean eating.

The philosophy of naturopathic medicine is to use the most natural methods to achieve optimal health and beauty.The philosophy of naturopathic medicine is to use the most natural methods to achieve optimal health and beauty.People who follow this philosophy have a "glow," an almost indescribable radiance, beauty, and energetic vitality.An important core factor of achieving that goal lies in the digestive tract, where 75 percent of your immune system resides. What you eat and how you eat is crucial for health and longevity. Pina LoGiudice, ND, LAc, joins host Lisa Davis to share information from her book, The Little Book of Healthy Beauty: Simple Daily Habits to Get You Glowing. 

She also discusses the benefits of frozen produce, the myth surrounding soy, and why intermittent fasting may be the answer to your weight loss struggles.

Smoothies are a great way to get tons of nutrients in an on-the-go snack.Smoothies are a great way to get tons of nutrients in an on-the-go snack.But, keeping up with fresh ingredients and taking the time to buy, chop and prepare can seem overwhelming.Fortunately, smoothie delivery services like Green Blender are making it easy for you to create unique smoothies on a daily basis, all while avoiding the cost of wasted food.The recipes are hand crafted to ensure they're packed with flavor and nutrients. The company only uses the best produce and superfoods, and focuses on working with organic and local farms to create a uniquely balanced menu.

Jenna Tanenbaum, founder of Green Blender, joins host Lisa Davis to share information about the company, as well as some of the yummy new recipes for the coming season.

How much protein should you really be getting on a daily basis?The emerging trend is to "eat more protein," but how much should you really be getting on a daily basis?For an average person, 10 percent of calories should come from protein (about 50 grams daily). If you're looking to build lean muscle, that figure can go all the way up to 20 percent. Of course, you can't eat all protein all of the time. It's important to balance out your intake with healthy fats and whole-grain carbohydrates.What are some healthy sources?

Eggs, lean meats, nut butters, beans, protein powders and bars can all help you fulfill your daily need. Bison is a great option for a lean meat that resembles beef, because it is much lower in fat and contains the same amount of protein. Keep in mind, with powders and bars, you have to be careful with the amount of sugar those products contain. If you're a vegetarian or vegan, there are also plant-based options for getting your protein needs. Soy, lentils, whole grains such as brown rice, and even vegetables are viable sources.Listen in as Sarah Tuff Dunn, award-winning health, fitness and nutrition writer, joins host Lisa Davis to explain why your body needs protein, as well as which sources are the best.