Healthy Living by Giant Podcast

Get an insider's peek at the hottest products for Spring 2019 recommended by the Giant Nutritionist Team. From gut shots and acai bowls to Hawaiian tea and dessert hummus, #Gianthasit!

#GiantHasIt Nutritionist Picks for Spring

• Willy's Fresh Salsa (in the refrigerated area of the produce dept)
• Mann's Nourish Bowls, Pero Farms Organic Plant Protein Salad Kits, Taylor Farms Salad Kits, Dole Chopped Salad Kits (in the refrigerated area of the produce dept)
• Chobani Less Sugar Greek Yogurt & Yoplait YQ yogurt (in the dairy dept)
• Dole Acai Bowls (in the frozen fruit section of the freezer dept)
• Farmhouse Culture Gut Shots in Ginger Beet & Garlic Dill Pickle (in the refrigerated section by produce)
• Farmhouse Culture Kraut Krisps (in the snack section of the natural foods aisle)
• Kiwi (in the produce section)
• Chicken of the Sea Infusions (in the canned seafood aisle)
• Shaka tea (in the bottled tea aisle)
• Foodies Artichoke Burgers (in the vegetarian section of the natural food aisle's freezer dept)
• Schweid & Sons Prime Burger & The Beyond Burger (in the meat dept)
• Barilla Chickpea and Red Lentil pastas (in the pasta aisle) with Sneaky Chef Pasta Sauce (in the natural food aisle, pasta section)
• Boar's Head Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus (in the refrigerated section between produce and the deli)
• Saffron Road Dark Chocolate Chickpeas (in the natural food aisle, snack section)

The nutritionists speak with Nathalie Savell, licensed Psychotherapist from Upward Spiral Wellness, about the role mindfulness plays in day to day life and how being more mindful when it comes to eating can help you better achieve your long term health goals. Simple strategies to be more mindful will be offered.

Gut health is one of the most popular health trends today - and for good reason! Join our nutritionists for a lively discussion on Probiotics and Prebiotics and how you can build a healthy gut microbiome with foods like kombucha, kimchi and kefir. They'll even touch on the FODMAP diet.

The nutritionists speak with sex and relationship expert Joanne Bagshaw about the relationships we have with our significant others and those we have with food.

**This episode contains sexual content that may not be suitable for all audiences.

Did you know Soul Food is more than just "southern cuisine?" Join Chef Thomas Casey from For the Love of Food and Jillian Griffith, a Giant Food in-store nutritionist, for a discussion on why it's a "food of the people" and how we can put a healthier spin on traditional favorites.

Learn how to live your best life with diabetes. We will discuss our top 5 tips for maintaining glucose control and review ways you can still eat the foods you enjoy - including sweets and treats!

Glucose control has a lot to do with carbs. If you are confused on how to count carbs or how to read a food label, this is the podcast for you. We will walk through real life examples for eating at home and at your favorite restaurant.

Join us for a discussion on the role gluten plays in our diet. We will discuss tips and tricks for individuals with Celiac disease and gluten intolerance and provide helpful information for those interested in better understanding gluten as it relates to better health.

If you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, this is the podcast for you. Join us for an informative discussion on kidney health and learn what foods can help you maintain the health of your kidneys.

If you are concerned about your blood pressure or have been told by your doctor to cut back on salt, this is the podcast for you. Join us for an informative chat about how sodium affects your blood pressure and learn simple ways you can work on lowering your numbers today.