Do you have trouble navigating your local farmers market? From the myriad of vendors to the ever-changing produce, it’s sometimes an intimidating experience. Listen in to Sara Haas, RDN, LDN to learn tips on how to know what’s in season, what to ask your farmers and how to make the most of your farmers market purchases.

Those who have an “unhealthy obsession” with otherwise healthy eating may be suffering from “orthorexia” which literally means “fixation on righteous eating.”Orthorexia is a serious eating disorder. It often starts out as an innocent attempt to eat more healthfully, but orthorexics become fixated on food quality and purity.They become consumed with what and how much to eat, and how to deal with “slip-ups”, and self-esteem becomes wrapped up in the purity of one’s diet. Listen in to Marjorie Nolan Cohn, MS to learn more about this disease if you, or someone you know struggles with an unhealthy obsession to eat healthfully.

In this segment, we’ll discuss the power of breakfast, often considered the “most important meal of the day” by health experts. Starting with the latest research, Torey Armul, MS will reveal how choosing the right breakfast foods can help control cravings and reduce snacking the rest of the day. We’ll also tap into the psychology of breakfast and how eating right can impact your weight loss willpower and success. Torey Armul, MS will share personal stories from her work with weight loss clients to reveal how weight control starts with the first meal of the day.

What kind of snack animal are you? You’re at work and hunger hits. Do you:A) head to the break room? B) look through the snack stash in your desk drawer? ORC) push F3 on the vending machine?We're talking to registered dietitian nutritionist Isabel Maples about the pros and cons of 3 common snack patterns at work. Join us to learn 3 questions to ask yourself before you grab your next snack so those snacks meet your nutrition goals.

You’ve heard it.  Butter is back!  Reach for the Bacon! Well, not so fast. Flawed studies may get a lot of attention but don’t change the science behind nutrition recommendations. So what are the facts behind fats?Can you slather on the butter?  And, what about fat’s close cousin, cholesterol?  Tune in as Sonya Angelone, MS, RDN discusses the latest controversies regarding saturated fat and diet and clear up the confusion.

Gwyneth Paltrow is doing it! Many legislators have done it! What is "it?" It's the SNAP challenge to raise awareness of the challenges of food insecurity in our country. In fact, 49 million individuals in America face hunger. That translates to 1/7 adults and 1/5 children that don't have enough food on a regular basis. Food insecurity has severe consequences. We will explore the intersections between food insecurity, nutrition and health as well as identify actions we can take to end hunger in our community.

Let’s face it, mornings are often hectic and rushed, leaving breakfast as the last priority for families, as many as 10-30% of school-aged kids report skipping breakfast. However, breakfast should be the first priority of the day as it can enhance a child’s development and academic success. Studies show that breakfast eaters tend to have higher school attendance, less tardiness and fewer hunger-induced stomach aches in the morning. Want smarter children? It starts by building a healthy breakfast that goes beyond cereal and milk. Breakfast doesn’t need to be complicated; it can be simple, fast and nutritious. The key to having successful breakfast to plan ahead get your kids involved. Learn from Marina Chaparro, MPH, how to build fast, nutritious and hassle free breakfast meals for champions.

With all the focus on weight in our society, it isn't surprising that millions of people fall prey to fad diets and bogus weight-loss products. Conflicting claims, testimonials and hype by so-called "experts" can confuse even the most informed consumers. The bottom line is simple: If a diet or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is.There are no foods or pills that magically burn fat. No super foods will alter your genetic code. No products will miraculously melt fat while you watch TV or sleep. Some ingredients in supplements and herbal products can be dangerous and even deadly for some people.Biting into a healthy lifestyle, as part of National Nutrition Month, means adopting sensible and sustainable eating plans that cater to your tastes while providing the nutrients you need and avoiding the additives you don’t.Lisa Cimperman, a clinical dietitian at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, is here to discuss fad diets.

You may be treating your sweetheart this February, but don’t forget it’s also American Heart Month - so give your own heart some extra love. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. But the good news is many of these deaths and risk factors are preventable. Listen in as Alissa Rumsey shares her top lifestyle tips to decrease your risk of heart disease.

Chocolate, candy, and other sweets seem to be everywhere we look during the month of February, leading up to Valentine’s Day. Our children trade cards with candy at school while adults give each other boxes of chocolate and celebrate with gourmet meals. How can we indulge in heart-healthy treats while keeping portions in check? Today, Lori Zanini, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, will discuss simple strategies to create healthy Valentine’s Day treats and traditions.