In this episode, a Kara and Krista from the Pritikin Center discuss a new type of drug that can help with weight loss, specifically semaglutides (also known as Ozempic or Wegovy).

They explain how semaglutides works to regulate glucose and slow gastric emptying, which can reduce appetite and induce nausea and constipation as side effects. They also discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of semaglutide compared to other weight loss medications and bariatric surgery, as well as the importance of a multidisciplinary approach that includes lifestyle changes, such as improved nutrition and exercise, to achieve long-term weight loss and health.

Kara Burnstine has over 20 years of experience in the nutrition field. Kara coaches her clients for issues such as weight loss, cardiovascular disease, gut health, and behavior modification strategies.

Dr. Krista Gonzales, MD is one of Pritikin’s endocrinologists. She helps guests improve their health not only through private consultations, but also by teaching, in a classroom environment, the various tools people can use to improve how they feel.

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In this episode, nutrition experts Kara & Vince from the Pritikin Longevity Center in Miami, Florida, discuss the importance of protein in our diets and how to get it from both animal and plant-based sources.

They explain that while animal protein is the easiest source to obtain, it also contains high amounts of saturated fat which can be detrimental to our cardiovascular health. The Pritikin Center recommends a balanced approach to protein intake, with a focus on getting protein from a variety of sources including plants.

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Kara Burnstine has over 20 years of experience in the nutrition field. Kara coaches her clients for issues such as weight loss, cardiovascular disease, gut health, and behavior modification strategies.

Vincenzo Della Polla has been creating healthy and flavorful meals with Pritikin since 2007. When he is not working with Pritikin dietitians on a new recipe he holds daily cooking classes and monthly workshops helping people expand their creativity in the kitchen.

In This episode Kristen and Mitch talk about how to stick to an exercise plan especially when the daily grind at work can make that difficult. They discuss the dangers of being too sedentary and ways you can combat the effects of sitting too long.

Dr. Kristen Farrel-Turner is Pritikin’s licensed psychologist. She has published several peer-reviewed articles on a variety of topics within health psychology. She teaches multiple classes at Pritikin, and helps guests face the challenges and stressors of healthy living.

Mitchell Baker is an exercise physiologist at Pritikin. He helps thousands of guests achieve better cardiovascular conditioning, strength, and flexibility by teaching classes and working 1 on 1 in person and virtually.

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In this episode, Kara and Vince talk about how the way food looks can influence our appetite. They talk about how food companies use different color in their packaging and ingredients to get attention. They also discuss the ways you can use the look and feel of different foods to your advantage in order to stick to a nutrition plan. Enjoy todays episode and don’t forget to like and subscribe.

Kara Burnstine has over 20 years of experience in the nutrition field. Kara coaches her clients for issues such as weight loss, cardiovascular disease, gut health, and behavior modification strategies.

Vincenzo Della Polla has been creating healthy and flavorful meals with Pritikin since 2007. When he is not working with Pritikin dietitians on a new recipe he holds daily cooking classes and monthly workshops helping people expand their creativity using healthy ingredients in the kitchen.

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Kara and Maria, Pritikin's registered dietitian and endocrinologist, breakdown what it means to be insulin resistant. They discuss all sorts of different ways you can prevent and treat and pre diabetes.

Kara Burnstine has over 20 years of experience in the nutrition field ranging from clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, and private practice. In her practice, Kara coached her clients in weight loss, cardiovascular disease, gut health and autoimmune diseases, and utilized motivational interviewing and behavior modification strategies to facilitate habits that create permanent lifestyle changes.

Dr. Maria Teresa Anton is a board certified endocrinologist with specialties in Diabetes & Metabolism, Internal Medicine. before joining the Pritikin medical team she spent many years working at an inpatient/outpatient clinic.

Strategies you can implement to not only maintain, but improve sexual health. Hear Danine Fruge, MD, Pritikin's Medical Director, and Frank Musumeci, Pritikin's Biomechanical & Musculoskeletal Director, discuss what causes poor sexual health and solutions to those issues.

Pritikin's Exercise Physiologist, Ashley, talks about why it's important to look at going to the gym as more than just a physical activity, but something so much more. She also talks about the importance of stretching and why everyone to stretch on a regular basis.

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In this episode Kara and Vince, Pritikin's Registered Dietitian and Chef, talk about ways you can make boring healthy food taste better, how to stick to a nutrition plan, and making small changes to traditional recipes.

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America is not getting healthier. People seem to be unaware of the dangers of an unhealthy lifestyle. Kimberly Gomer RD, Director of Nutrition at Body Beautiful Miami, and Carol Espel MS, Director of Fitness at Pritikin Longevity Center, talk about why we need to be aware of the dangers of diabetes and prediabetes.

Simple changes to some popular holiday meals can make all the difference.

Vince & Kara talk about holiday favorites like potato latkes, eggnog, and pork tenderloin and how to make them just a little healthier. Happy Holidays from Pritikin!

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