Send us a text It was a pleasure speaking with Dr. Rani about eye health and the upcoming Eye Health Summit. Digital eye strain is on the rise, leading to dry eyes, headaches, and even worsening vision. Dr. Rani talks about trending eye health topics including: > • Age-related eye conditions, exploring how common eye diseases like cataracts, glaucoma, and AMD can be corrected or avoided. > • How eye health is closely linked to and affected by other aspects of systemic health, including car...
May 01, 2025•16 min
Send us a text What a pleasure it was talking with Dr. Greger about his new book. He shared some delicious recipes and tips on staying healthy. Internationally renowned physician and nutritionist, and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Michael Greger's upcoming book, THE HOW NOT TO AGE COOKBOOK: 100+ Recipes for Getting Healthier and Living Longer is afully illustrated cookbook filled with recipes to make you healthier as you age. In The How Not to Age Cookbook , decades of scientific researc...
Apr 24, 2025•10 min
Send us a text I really enjoyed talking with Teri Lynn about how wellness can begin from within. We talked about their product MasterPeace and how it assists with preventative wellness and heals the body from within. Holistic methods, including nutrition, lifestyle choices, and mental health practices, play a vital role in preventative care. Learn more about: The Philosophy of Healing From Within Integrative Approaches to Preventative Wellness Harnessing the Power of Natural Remedies Practical S...
Apr 16, 2025•17 min
Send us a text I learned a lot about flavanoids and hydration talking with Nick Gillitt , CEO of The Osmolality Lab , a research, testing and certification organization for hydration and functional beverage products. Nick discusses how personalized hydration solutions are shaping the future of nutrition and advancing health outcomes. We also talked about how a lack of flavonoids in the human diet can have negative short-medium and long-term health implications. Flavonoids are only available in...
Mar 26, 2025•16 min
Send us a text I had a great conversation with Dr. Michelle Perro about the New MDS (Moms, Doctors, Scientists) who have initiated an extensive Food Testing Program to test for a variety of toxins in America's foods. Their most recent testing has uncovered alarming levels of toxins in Girl Scout cookies. Unfortunately, the testing results for the cookies indicate alarming levels of known neurotoxins and carcinogens and The New MDS are pressing regulators and companies for nontoxic and nutrient-d...
Mar 10, 2025•27 min
Send us a text With the holiday season upon us, many are seeking rapid weight loss solutions, but experts warn that popular GLP-1 drugs may carry hidden risks, including muscle loss and mental health side effects. Pharmacist and integrative health expert, Dr. Swathi Varanasi-Diaz joins me today to break down the lesser-known dangers of these popular medications and how we can mitigate the risks. Thanks for listening. Join us for our other Podcast, Tonia's Kitchen ....
Dec 13, 2024•10 min
Send us a text Physical inactivity is a global public health problem. Numerous health organizations across the world recommend engaging in physical activity (PA) to enhance health and well-being. How- ever, the beneficial effects of increased PA and cardiorespira- tory fitness (CRF) remain underappreciated by many clinicians and the public at large. Barry Franklin is Director, Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Corewell Health East, William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak....
Nov 26, 2024•22 min
Send us a text My guest is Barbara Weller, Editorial Director with FoodTrients. We talked about how Grace O, the founder of FoodTrients.com began this journey. FoodTrients is a philosophy and a resource dedicated to the foods and rejuvenating nutrients that help us fight the diseases of aging and promote longevity. All of the recipes combine modern scientific research and medicinal herbs and ingredients from cultures around the world. They're loaded with flavor and superfoods, which promote well...
Nov 07, 2024•17 min
Send us a text I really enjoyed talking with Dr. Nandi. This episode is filled with enlightening information from him along with some of his favorite healthy recipes. Cognitive decline is not your destiny. You can improve your brain function through small steps taken every day. Dr. Partha Nandi highlights the latest research on the gut- brain connection, gives you a clear protocol for maintaining brain health, and slowing or reducing the effects of neurodegenerative diseases as you age. This boo...
Nov 01, 2024•28 min
Send us a text Meet Kim Shapira M.S., R.D. , functional nutrition therapist and author. With a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Master’s in Human Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition, Kim emphasizes a simple yet powerful principle: eat when you're hungry. This approach encourages you to listen to your body’s natural cues rather than relying on external factors like the time of day, boredom, or social pressure. In her book, This Is What You're Really Hungry For: Six Simple Rules to Transform...
Oct 25, 2024•22 min
Send us a text I had a great discussion with Dr. John Chuback. As the vibrant colors of fall emerge, it's not just the landscape that changes - our bodies undergo transformations as well. Dr. Chuback recommends eating seasonal foods like pumpkins, apples, and sweet potatoes which are not only delicious but packed with nutrients that support your circulatory system. "Fall introduces a bounty of heart-healthy seasonal produce that can help maintain strong circulation," he states. "These foods are ...
Oct 09, 2024•30 min
Send us a text I really enjoyed talking with Dr. Christina Rahm about her work. In today’s world, addressing the unique challenges women face in the workplace, especially those related to ageism and hormonal health issues, is more important than ever. Root Brands and DRC Ventures are at the forefront of this movement, led by Dr. Christina Rahm’s passion for healthcare innovation supporting women's health and well-being. Root Brands and DRC Ventures dedication to women's health extends into workp...
Aug 27, 2024•16 min
Send us a text I had a great conversation with Zen Honeycutt from Moms Across America about their on-going campaign to fix our food supply. Moms Across America has long been working to ban glyphosate from being sprayed on our food and animal feed crops, especially as a drying agent on grain crops. Studies have shown a very close correlation between the increase of Celiac disease and the increase of glyphosate on crops. Unfortunately, we have discovered that the foods people are eating to avoid g...
Jul 03, 2024•29 min
Send us a text I had a really interesting conversation with Nick Gillitt, CEO of The Osmolality Lab. Nick is an industry insider improving health and safety for consumers by providing trusted product certification to brands driven to create excellence in the hydration and functional beverage space. Nick and The Osmolality Lab team are educating consumers on how to ensure their favorite beverages follow through with their advertised claims by effectively meeting hydration standards. Thanks for li...
Jul 02, 2024•8 min
Send us a text Had another great interview with Dr. Neal Barnard. This time we got into more details about Power Foods. You'll learn about some surprising science behind some of the foods we think are good for us but can actually be harmful, like salmon, goat cheese and coconut oil, all of which pass easily into body fat and often overstay their welcome. There are dozens of great recipes in the book to help you along the way. #drnealbarnard #powerfoods Thanks for listening. Join us for our other...
Jun 20, 2024•15 min
Send us a text What a pleasure it was talking with Dr. Fuhrman. Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing. He specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional methods. Dr. Fuhrman is the President of the Nutritional Research Foundation and on the faculty of Northern Arizona University, Health Sciences division. He coined the term “Nutritarian” to...
Apr 18, 2024•29 min
Send us a text I had a lot of fun talking with Joe about his culinary journey for this book. Where to Go, What to Do, What to Eat, What to Drink - that pretty much says it all. Discover the most delicious bites and lesser-known food experiences across the United States and Canada with the ultimate foodie guidebook. You will find diverse recommendations in all 50 states and 11 Canadian provinces and territories, including can't miss restaurants, food trucks, diners, cafes and delicious regional d...
Mar 27, 2024•17 min•Ep. 114
Send us a text It was a pleasure talking with Dr. Barnard about his new diet and plan that offers an evidenced-based food-as-medicine protocol for kickstarting weight loss and keeping it off. Dr. Barnard is a leading nutrition researcher and New York Times bestselling author. He shows that certain foods actually cause weight loss, like a weight-loss medication without a prescription. #DrNealBarnard, #FoodAsMedicine, #PCRM, #weightloss Thanks for listening. Join us for our other Podcast, Tonia's ...
Mar 21, 2024•28 min
Send us a text Kelin Marquet, a chemical engineer and the co-founder of Why Not Natural, joins Tonia to talk about their products. They are a brand of natural supplements that you can find on Amazon and their website, www.whynotnatural.com. They have a proprietary list of standards they follow in creating their supplements and believe in making clean, minimalist supplements that work. Their B12 was ranked best on the market by LabDoor and they have thousands of raving reviews online. Try them ou...
Feb 08, 2024•7 min•Ep. 112
Send us a text Internationally renowned physician and nutritionist, founder of NutritionFacts.org, and New York Times bestselling author of the How Not to Die series Dr. Michael Greger returns to uncover the evidence-based science to slowing the effects of aging in his newest book, HOW NOT TO AGE : The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older , featuring accessible research and actionable steps to help preserve the body functions that keep you feeling and looking youthful. Thank...
Dec 05, 2023•15 min
Send us a text The Power Five: Essential Foods for Optimum Health is the culmination of a life dedicated to medicine and cooking. Dr. Michael Crupain puts to work both his medical knowledge and food expertise with recipes that are balanced and practical. Thanks for listening. Join us for our other Podcast, Tonia's Kitchen .
Nov 14, 2023•14 min
Send us a text In the early 2000s, best-selling author & adventurer Dan Buettner collaborated with National Geographic to reverse-engineer a formula for longevity. He scoured the globe for years in pursuit of places where people live much longer than average, and the concept of “Blue Zones” came to fruition. Those expeditions led to the discovery of "Blue Zones" within Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California. In these places, Dan discov...
Sep 08, 2023•9 min
Send us a text New cookbook helps prevent Alzheimer's through food. Food-loving physician turned chef, Annie Fenn, provides brain-smart ingredients and recipes to show that eating to maintain brain health is easy, accessible, delicious and necessary for everyone. Thanks for listening. Join us for our other Podcast, Tonia's Kitchen .
Aug 29, 2023•22 min
Send us a text It can be difficult to differentiate between a food allergy and a food intolerance. In order to feel our best, it's important to know which foods to stay away from. Dr. Hart is a food intolerance expert from YorkTest. She discusses the differences between the two in relation to symptoms, reaction times, age range and common food allergies and intolerances. Thanks for listening. Join us for our other Podcast, Tonia's Kitchen ....
Aug 15, 2023•12 min
Send us a text Dr. Ken Redcross talks with Tonia to share the health benefits and cautions of the latest TikTok trend touting berberine as 'nature's Ozempic,' including who should use it and how to use it properly. Ken Redcross, MD, is author of, “Bond: The 4 Cornerstones of a Lasting and Caring Relationship with Your Doctor,” and founder of Redcross Concierge, a personalized medical practice designed to enhance the patient-doctor relationship while providing convenient access to a full spectrum...
Aug 04, 2023•15 min
Send us a text While we change over our wardrobes for the change of seasons very few of us think to change over what foods we stock in our kitchens. Ellen Goldsmith, author, culinary medicine expert and acupuncturist shares how we can help our bodies adjust from the inside out by eating certain foods and avoiding others. Thanks for listening. Join us for our other Podcast, Tonia's Kitchen ....
Aug 03, 2023•10 min
Send us a text Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, a statin intolerance expert and founder of Step One Foods , joins Tonia to talk about the side effects of using Statins and her non-Pharma solution for those who are Statin intolerant or looking to avoid the medication route. It’s a fact that every drug your doctor prescribes comes with the potential for side effects. Drugs for high cholesterol, commonly referred to as statins, are no different. High cholesterol is a very common health problem, and 70 million...
May 17, 2023•33 min
Send us a text Vegan nutritionist, Sharon Palmer, brings her decades of experience in plant-based cuisine with The Plant Powered Plan to Beat Diabetes - a 100% plant-based cookbook that can help manage diabetes, prevent complications and promote optimal health that includes 100 easy vegan recipes that are both inventive and delicious. Thanks for listening. Join us for our other Podcast, Tonia's Kitchen ....
May 15, 2023•16 min•Ep. 112
Send us a text This book is the first and only trade book on the market dedicated to treating the 3.4 million people diagnosed with LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) in the U.S. Medically reviewed and vetted, this go-to guide provides critical information and insights including: A detailed breakdown of the different diabetes diagnoses What makes LADA different Insulin: what it is, what it does and how to know if we need more Thanks for listening. Join us for our other Podcast, Tonia's ...
Apr 19, 2023•20 min•Ep. 111
Send us a text Vietri Founder and CEO Susan Gravely showcases over 50 recipes in her new cookbook straight from the kitchens of her dearest Italian friends from regions all across Italy. This memoir celebrates Vietri's 40th anniversary and the wonderful healthy delicious food from Italy. Thanks for listening. Join us for our other Podcast, Tonia's Kitchen .
Apr 13, 2023•22 min•Ep. 110
