Best Kathleen Zelman Podcasts (2024)

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Managing Allergies in Children 30:18

1d ago30:18

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Many parents are faced with the challenges of allergies in their children. From switching infant formulas to diagnosing food allergies versus food intolerances. Compounded by seasonal allergies this time of year. So today we bring you an extraordinary expert to answer your questions from preventing allergies in infancy to managing food and seasonal…

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Picky Eaters 101: From stress to success 30:24

3M ago30:24

30:24

Welcome to the inaugural N4K podcast! I am so excited to launch our very first podcast with a topic that most parents can relate to: Picky Eaters; or: when nothing green passes your child’s mouth. Today we promise to give you a crash course in picky eaters 101 and help you go from stress to success with tips and tricks to encourage your child to ea…

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Can We Prevent Dementia and Heart Disease? 32:37

2y ago32:37

32:37

In today’s episode, we begin our interview with Dr. Dean Ornish with a discussion about how to prevent and possibly reverse dementia as well as other chronic diseases. Dr. Ornish and his wife Anne posit a unifying theory that many chronic diseases are all driven by the same lifestyle factors and can not only be prevented, but in many cases, reverse…

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Unpacking the Real Facts about Vitamin and Mineral Supplements 47:09

2y ago47:09

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Vitamin and mineral supplements are the most commonly used dietary supplements by populations worldwide. They are called supplements because that is the intention: to fill in nutritional gaps in your diet, not to make up for a bad diet. No supplement replaces a healthy plant forward diet but what should you take to help make sure you are getting al…

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Separating Sense from Nonsense: Nutrition Based on Science 42:52

2y ago42:52

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Today’s podcast will help you demystify science and sort sense from nonsense. Kathleen interviews Dr. Joe Schwarcz, a well-respected scientist whose mission is to fight false facts and help you decode pseudo-science from real science so you can make better choices for your health. Key Messages: Recognizing the difference between hazard (probability…

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The Real Truth About Clean Eating 42:05

2y ago42:05

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Join Kathleen Zelman and author of Zero Waste Cooking for Dummies, Rosanne Rust, RDN to learn how to eat clean, reduce food waste, enhance food safety in your kitchen, navigate grocery shopping, and understand processed food for healthy eating that is good for you and the planet. Key Messages on the Real Truth About Clean Eating: Clean eating is a …

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Talking Foods and Food Choices with Mark Bittman 35:48

2y ago35:48

35:48

They discuss how to become more aware of where food comes from; choose foods intelligently; pay attention to nutritional principles; snack judiciously on a plant forward diet plan and eat less ultra-processed food. Say his name and most people recognize this award winning power house, chef extraordinaire, bestselling author of more than 20 books, t…

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The Truth about Greenhouse Gasses and Reducing Our Carbon Footprint 44:14

2y ago44:14

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Climate change, greenhouse gasses and reducing our carbon footprint are critical issues to the planet and to each and every one of us. Solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fighting climate change are emerging and having an impact yet we need to do more. Dr. Frank Mitloehner, also known as the greenhouse guru, is a UC Davis professor,…

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Innovations in Healthier Convenience Food 24:40

2y ago24:40

24:40

Panera Bread Inc has been a leader in accommodating those who desire a healthier version of convenience food. They have also heavily invested in their tech platform allowing modification of food orders to personal preference AND making the updated nutrition facts available. Further, Panera has been a cutting edge leader in having third party assess…

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Drowning in Junk: How Ultra-processed Foods Are Killing Us 43:39

2y ago43:39

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You are what you eat and our food is killing too many of us. We need to turn back the clocks and eat like grandma. Our diets lack enough healthy food and improving nutrition would make the biggest impact on our health. Join Kathleen and Dr. Barry Popkin, Distinguished Professor of Nutrition at UNC Chapel Hill as they dive into the changes in food a…

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The Evolution and Revolution of Lifestyle Medicine 29:20

2y ago29:20

29:20

Lifestyle Medicine, rather than pills and procedures, should be the core of virtually all healthcare related interactions. Lifestyle related behaviors including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, risky substances and social connections are behind approximately 80% of early, preventable chronic disease and death in the United States. Fortu…

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The ABCs of CBD 37:17

2y ago37:17

37:17

Who should use CBD, how should you procure it and how much should you take? Learn all about the risks, benefits and scientific evidence that supports the role of CBD in health.Join Kathleen and RDN Janice Bissex, a holistic cannabis practitioner, and Program Director of Cannabinoid Medical Sciences at John Patrick University School of Integrative &…

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118: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Anti-Inflammatory Diet with Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN 45:51

2y ago45:51

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Welcome, Fellow Health Warriors! Today’s show is packed with valuable information about inflammation. Our focus is on chronic inflammation, how it impacts our health, and how to prevent and reverse it through diet. You’ll learn what chronic inflammation is and why it plays a major role in many diseases. Join us to learn about the anti-inflammatory …

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Physical Activity for Health: Is There a Sweet Spot? 52:33

2y ago52:33

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We discuss the benefits, risks and potential diminishing returns of marathons and triathlons. We review the effects of sudden intense levels of physical activity such as snow shoveling. We round up the interview by discussing relative risks for acute coronary events among those who follow different diets, and among smokers versus nonsmokers. Find o…

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Everything you need to know about GMOs and Bioengineering 46:40

2y ago46:40

46:40

A “bioengineered” (GMO) plant or animal has had a new gene inserted into it to give it a useful trait, like making it resistant to a pest or disease, ability to grow in drought conditions or enhancing its nutritional value. It has been estimated that upwards of 75% of processed foods on supermarket shelves – from soda to soup, crackers to condiment…

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Break Free from Alcohol Addiction with Dr. Harry Haroutunian 38:05

2y ago38:05

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As Physician Director of the Betty Ford Center, Dr. Haroutunian has contributed to the development of a variety of programs, including their Extended Care Program, the Licensed Professional Program and the Clinical Diagnostic Evaluation Program. He is the author of the renowned book, Being Sober, the foreword for which was written by Steven Tyler o…

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Nutrition Tips on Raising Healthy Babies, Happy Kids 36:56

2+ y ago36:56

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You are what you eat and it all starts at birth. Give your baby a healthy start to help lay the groundwork for lifelong health. Dr. Stan Cohen, pediatric gastroenterologist, joins Kathleen to discuss the role of nutrition from infancy to childhood offering excellent guidance and advise on obesity, allergies, healthy meals, sugar, picky eaters, rout…

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117: Longevity Kitchen: Kale Edition with Liz Weiss 26:24

2+ y ago26:24

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Welcome, Health Warriors! Today’s episode is dedicated to one of my favorite anti-aging ingredients: kale. Not to be forgotten are some other leafy greens that are good for us, like collards and bok choy. We will talk about the health benefits of kale, the different varieties available at the supermarket, all about kale chips, and a new recipe for …

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Gary Taubes Makes the Case for KETO 36:39

2+ y ago36:39

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In this episode of True Health Revealed, we interviewed nationally renowned low carb advocate and author of the 2020 book “The Case for Keto,” Gary Taubes. Gary is known for being a passionate advocate for low carb approaches to nutrition, and by so doing, improving insulin sensitivity. From the perspective of many on “my side” (believers in plant …

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Personalized Nutrition and The Best Diet for You 48:55

2+ y ago48:55

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We know that nutrition, just like medicine, isn’t one-size-fits-all. Kathleen chats with Stanford’s Dr. Christopher Gardner to better understand the hot topic of personalized nutrition, also called precision nutrition which assumes that each person may have a different response to specific foods and nutrients. Precision nutrition asserts that the b…

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Dr. Pam Peeke’s Guide to Optimal Health 42:06

2+ y ago42:06

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You will be inspired and motivated to adopt her science-based philosophy of good health for your body and your mind through a commitment to self-care, self-love, regular physical activity and a whole food Mediterranean style dietary plan. Key Messages: Don’t eat after 8 pm.Strive to eat within a 12 hour or less window and give your body 12 hours to…

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The Incredible Power of Sleep 38:47

2+ y ago38:47

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Season 1, Episode 11 Guest: Dr. Meeta Singh In this episode we explore the science and the incredible power of sleep with international authority, Dr. Meeta Singh. Dr. Singh is also a performance consultant for professional sports including Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, Pro Football Hall of Fame and many others. Tom and Me…

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116: The Impact of Alcohol on Health, and How to Calculate a Standard Drink, with Kathleen Zelman, MS, RDN 37:19

2+ y ago37:19

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Have you ever wondered how much impact beer, wine, and spirits have on your health and longevity? The US Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting the number of alcoholic beverages we consume, but that can be pretty confusing. How do we even know how much alcohol is considered moderate and how much is too much? Or if we’re offered a cocktail at a party…

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Managing Menopause Naturally with Diet and Lifestyle 39:43

2+ y ago39:43

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Experts Elizabeth Ward and Hillary Wright, co-authors of newly-released The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health and Happiness, offer valuable strategies how a nutrient rich diet plan and a healthy lifestyle can not only mitigate and manage the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, but also reduce weight gain, lower …

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Lessons from the Pandemic 57:09

2+ y ago57:09

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In this episode of True Health Revealed, Dr. Tom Rifai interviewed two nationally prominent physicians, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and Dr. David Katz, to discuss US and global lessons learned from the pandemic. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration that strongly advocated …

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115: Longevity Kitchen: Dark Chocolate Edition with Liz Weiss, MS, RDN 28:56

2+ y ago28:56

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In today’s Longevity Kitchen episode, we are highlighting one of my very favorite foods in the whole world: dark chocolate. Chocolate is universally adored and appreciated by people everywhere as the world’s favorite sweet treat. Beyond the fact that it’s delicious and versatile, dark chocolate has specific and proven health benefits. Don’t feel gu…

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Sustainable Foods for Us and Our Planet 55:02

2+ y ago55:02

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There is no disputing that diet is the single most important predictor of health – it is the leading cause of mortality in the US, causing more than half a million deaths per year. We are drowning in a food supply of high calorie, low nutrition foods and unhealthy diets. Today’s podcast is a thought provoking and enlightening discussion about susta…

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Benefits vs Risks of Alcohol 41:36

2+ y ago41:36

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The Guidelines may be relatively consistent but drinking patterns (especially during Covid-19 pandemic), and types of beverages have changed significantly. Harvard’s Dr. Eric Rimm, thought leader, alcohol researcher, and True Health Initiative Council member, joins Kathleen Zelman on the podcast for a spirited conversation into the prevailing wisdo…

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The DASH Diet with Frank Sacks and Larry Appel 44:56

2+ y ago44:56

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In this landmark interview (the first ever recorded interview of Drs. Appel and Sacks together!) we discuss the origins of the DASH Diet. DASH means Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. It’s an eating plan, from before it was “low sodium” to variations with OmniHeart (comparing standard high carb DASH to reduced carb approaches emphasizing high…

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114: Recipes, Tips, & Strategies to Turn Burnout Into Balance with Patricia Bannan, MS, RDN 47:02

2+ y ago47:02

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Do you find yourself running in a million different directions all day long? Burnout is a reality for many people, especially busy women. It is terrible for our health and takes a huge toll on the quality of our lives. If you want to live a long and vibrant life, join me to learn more about the fight against burnout! Patricia Bannan is the author o…

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Obesity and Fat Shaming: Do Calories Really Count? A Geneticist’s Take 36:41

2+ y ago36:41

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Cambridge Professor and Obesity Geneticist, Giles Yeo (pronounced YO) PhD and I discuss the genetics and epigenetics of obesity and the influence of our food environment on our collective health, from a practical and actionable level. He makes a strong case why calorie counting is overrated, why BMI is a poor tool to assess metabolic health risk, w…

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How Sodium Reduction Improves Public Health 32:09

2+ y ago32:09

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Most Americans consume dietary sodium exceeding age-specific government-recommended targets of 1,500–2,300 mg/day per person. Americans consume on average 50% more than the recommended limit for those age 14 years and older which could have profound impacts on later health outcomes. It’s not the salt shaker - The majority (71%) of US dietary sodium…

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113: Longevity Kitchen: Chickpea Edition with Liz Weiss, MS, RDN 26:26

2+ y ago26:26

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This Longevity Kitchen episode is dedicated to one of my favorite anti-aging ingredients: chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. I love them so much, and they are always a go-to staple in my pantry. Join me to learn more about this superfood! Whether canned or dried, chickpeas are versatile, convenient, inexpensive, and incredibly nutritious. You…

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Leading Cardiologist’s Perspective on Plants for Heart Health 52:12

2+ y ago52:12

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In this conversation with Director of Cardiovascular Medicine at Rush University, Dr. Kim Williams, we discuss his perspective on plants for heart health; specifically, the power of a plant-pure approach to cardiovascular disease, particularly in very high-risk patients.By True Health Initiative

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112: What is Pre-Diabetes and How to Manage and Reverse It with Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN 46:38

2+ y ago46:38

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Do you or a family member or friend have pre-diabetes? Pre-diabetes is a condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes. It impacts 88 million Americans (that's one in three!) and can zap years from your life and vibrant health from those years. On today’s show, my guest is Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, author of The Everything Easy Pre-Diabetes Cookb…

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New Year, New You: Weight Loss Strategies that Keep Weight Off 48:14

2+ y ago48:14

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Dr. Wyatt has spent her career focused on the science of weight management. Her analogies and motivation are sure to help people better understand the secrets to maintaining lost weight. Visit the True Health Initiative website's podcast page for more information.By Holly Wyatt MD, Tom Rifai MD FACP, Kathleen Zelman MPH RDN LD

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111: Introducing Eat, Drink, Live Longer with Liz Weiss, MS, RDN 12:24

2+ y ago12:24

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Welcome to my new podcast! This show is all about living a longer and better life, feeling vibrant and energized, and radiating good health from the inside out. On each episode, I'll be sharing simple changes to the ways we eat and drink that can add years to our lives and better health to those years. I look forward to being your tour guide on thi…

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New Year, New You! Weight Loss Focused On Health 40:08

2+ y ago40:08

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Join us on our inaugural True Health Revealed podcast with weight-loss scientist, Dr. John Foreyt, whose research and writing deals with many aspects of obesity-related illness and coping mechanisms for health benefits. He will share his behavioral strategies that can lead to permanent lifestyle changes necessary for healthy body weight.…

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110: Feeding Picky Eaters with Sally Sampson 52:24

2+ y ago52:24

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Why are kids picky? Is it possible to turn finicky eaters into adventurous eaters? You'll be surprised, the answer is YES! Listen in to lots of veggie talk today, because I'm going to be talking about picky eating and I'm going to be sharing two recipes from Chop Chop. One of them is for a delicious, Raw Brussels Sprout Salad and the other is for a…

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True Health Revealed Trailer 2:02

2+ y ago2:02

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Tom Rifai and Kathleen Zelman introduce True Health Initiative's "True Health Revealed" podcast. In this engaging podcast series, health experts reveal the truth about lifestyle as medicine and share empowering ways to improve your life with each episode.By Kathleen Zelman MPH RDN LD, Tom Rifai MD FACP

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109: Winter Squash 101 31:30

2+ y ago31:30

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They come in a wild variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and winter squash are everywhere this time of year. In addition to their vibrant beauty, winter squash are versatile and nutritious. The stars of today’s show are some of my favorite winter squash varieties--butternut, acorn, delicata, kabocha, Honeynut, spaghetti--and together with my two g…

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