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Healthy Living by Giant Podcast

133 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratings

Healthy Living by Giant podcast. Whether you’re curious about certain foods and diets, trying to eat better, or just want
to know more about how food affects your health and wellness, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Giant's own nutritionists.

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Episodes

Brain Health: The Mind Diet and More

February 02, 2024 16:38 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB

Learn how brain health and your cognitive ability are impacted by your food and lifestyle choices with Maggie Moon, registered dietitian and author of The MIND Diet: A Scientific Approach to Enhancing Brain Function and Helping Prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia. She shares the latest scientific research on cognitive decline and Alzheimer's and offers simple strategies to incorporating the MIND Diet into your eating routine. Link: Wk 6 2.2.24 Brain Health The Mind Diet and More.mp3 ...

Try Something New: Better for You Winter

January 23, 2024 17:41 - 19 minutes - 8.94 MB

Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for winter recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious.  They're all Guiding Stars Rated and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt! Link: Wk 4 TSN Winter.mp3 Show Notes: ·       AeroFarms micro kale sweet + wholesome ·       Taste of Inspirations Chopped Salad Kits: Sweet Kale, Thai Chili Mango, Caesar, and Avocado Ranch ·       Ta...

Food As Medicine Shopping Cart: Super Foods

January 09, 2024 18:03 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB

Food As Medicine is all about feeding your body better-for-you foods for improved health. Listen in and learn about the Healthy Living Team's top 12 "Super Foods" you should be adding to your cart and why.  Show Notes: Top 12 Foods: Cruciferous vegetables, dark leafy greens, berries, avocado, garlic, legumes, nuts/seeds, kefir, olive oil, salmon, spices (turmeric, ginger and cinnamon), green tea.   Healthier Together: Food As Medicine | Giant (giantfood.com) features live and virtual...

Capital Area Food Bank, 2023 Hunger Report

December 08, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MB

Sabrina Tadele, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Capital Area Food Bank, walks us through the 2023 CAFB Hunger Report which provides insights on food insecurity and inequity in the Greater Washington region. She redefines what being food insecure means - can be short term and prevalent in families who earn over 100k a year - and ways we can be a better neighbor and support communities in need though programs like Giant Food's 'Lend a Hand for Hunger" register round up program...

At the South Indian Table: Kerala Cooking

October 27, 2023 17:37 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB

Learn about the flavors of India from Jamie Joshua our Manager of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Giant and her mom Sara Joshua from the Kerala Table YouTube series and website. If you've ever wanted to try making Indian food at home, this episode will give you the confidence - and resources - you'll need to get started. Show Notes: Ammini Aunty’s A Pinch of Kerala | Welcomes Pinchers all around the world to cook along while learning how to make delicious recipes with a pinch of Ke...

Try Something New: Fall

October 09, 2023 14:14 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MB

Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Fall recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products feature seasonal fall flavors and can't miss items that are Guiding Stars Rated for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt!  Show Notes: Giant Flexible Rewards: Rewards Overview | Giant (giantfood.com) Shopping List: Special K Breakfast Cereal Pumpkin Spice Limited Edition La Colombe Pumpkin Spice Latte Coffee Drink Chobani Yogurt Pu...

Hispanic Heritage Month: Flavors Around the Table

September 18, 2023 14:30 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

Learn about the rich Hispanic communities in the greater Baltimore-Washington from Isa Carrizales - nutritionist on the Healthy Living team. She'll share local inspired dishes, her top picks when you want to try something new and ways to earn more Flexible Rewards this Month on top Latin Products.  Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Mid-September to Mid-October. Show Notes: Check out:  Isa's Hispanic Heritage Recipes on Tik Tok    Hispanic Heritage 400 Flexible Rewards Offer I Giant ...

Savory Magazine: Family Meals Made Fast, Fresh and Easy

September 01, 2023 12:29 - 21 minutes - 17 MB

Whether you're looking to feed your family on a budget, get a fast meal on the table, or try something new, Savory Magazine (Giant Food's in store publication) is an amazing free resource.  Learn how this glossy, photo-filled publication packed with better for you recipes, cooking tips, and can't miss product recommendations comes together each month and ways you can plan your meal times utilizing the magazine and online database.    Show Notes:  Savory Magazine Online Social Med...

Meet the Locals – Ben's Chili Bowl

July 22, 2023 19:02 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

Learn all about the iconic restaurant and historical landmark Ben's Chili Bowl from founder Virginia Ali and her daughter Vida. They share Ben's story, how their community restaurant became a focal point during the civil rights movement and Giant Food’s role in bringing chili and spicy half smokes to customers across the mid-Atlantic. Show Notes:  Ben's Chili Bowl, Home of Washington DC's Original Half Smoke (benschilibowl.com) Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation (benschilibowlfoundation...

Try Something New: Local Pairings

July 07, 2023 19:17 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MB

Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Summer recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products this month are can't miss new items paired with local farmers and producers from right here in the mid-Atlantic.  There are hundreds of ways to enjoy the region's best without ever leaving your neighborhood. #GiantHasIt! Show Notes: Shopping List: Produce LOCAL Produce Box (online only), https://giantfood.com/pages/giants-local-best Lunch/Dinner Ideas:...

BBQ Battle 2023: Behind the Scenes

June 23, 2023 16:06 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MB

Get an insider’s peek at how the annual festival of BBQ and Music comes together for the unofficial kick-off to summer in the DMV – this year with a 90s twist featuring break dancers, skateboarders, and DJ Jazzy Jeff. 1000 feet of sampling, 100 vendors, 3 music stages, an official BBQ Competition sanctioned by the Official Kansas City BBQ Society and so much more! Show Notes:  Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle (bbqindc.com) June 24 and 25 Healthy Living by Giant Podcast: Ge...

Find Your Local: Can't Miss Destinations in the Giant backyard

May 30, 2023 15:17 - 14 minutes - 6.88 MB

No matter where you are in the "GIANT" backyard there are so many amazing places to get moving or maybe slow down and relax. So tune in and learn how the Healthy Living Team "finds their local" in the greater MD- DE -VA and DC areas to walk, bike, climb and kayak. And, of course, we'll talk snacks to fuel your journey. Show Notes:  Maryland: The Northern Central Railroad Trail, officially known as the Torrey C. Brown Trail in Baltimore County The WB&A Trail in Anne Arundel Cou...

Try Something New: Spring

April 28, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.47 MB

Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Spring recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious.  They're all Guiding Stars Rated and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt! Show Notes:  Giant Fresh Peppers and Onions Kabob Kits Orca Bay Pacific Ocean Perch Bowery Farming Salad Kits: Zesty Caesar Salad Kit, Balsamic Salad Kit, Avocado Ranch Salad Kit Success/Minut...

Blue Catfish: A Delicious Apex Predator

April 14, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.98 MB

Our local waterways provide an abundance of fresh seafood like oysters, striped bass and blue crabs. But what happens when an apex predator is introduced and threatens to eat all of our favorites? You eat them too! Stephanie Pazzaglia from J.J. McDonnell & Co., explains how this Maryland-based seafood provider works every day to protect our waterways (and blue crabs) from the invasive Blue Catfish, and shares the rich history of the company and its commitment to sustainability from fin to t...

At the Passover Table

March 31, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MB

Learn about the significance of food at the Passover table and the true purpose of the seder plate (hint: it's about freedom) from Stephanie Weishaar,  Cantor at Kol Nefesh in Columbia, Maryland. Passover begins Wednesday, April 5and ends Thursday, April 13.   Show Notes: ·       Learn about Stephanie Weishaar,  Cantor: https://www.kolnefesh.org/about-us ·       Kol Nefesh in Columbia, Maryland . ·       Recordings of previous High Holiday sermons (https://www.kolnefesh.or...

Better Neighbor. Better Place to Shop. Better Place to Work.

March 17, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MB

What does it mean to be a good neighbor? Listen in as Jon Arons, Giant Food's Manager of Communications and Community Relations joins us to discuss how Giant works in our communities throughout the area we serve every single day and our commitment to transparency with the release of our Better Neighbor Report this month. Show Notes: To access the current and past Better Neighbor Report, go to www.giantfood.com/community

At the Lenten Table

February 17, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MB

Learn about the significance of food at the Lenten table and the true purpose of sacrificing during lent (hint: it's about empathy) from Dina van Klaveren, Rector at St Andrew's Episcopal Church in Glenwood, and Priest-in-charge at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Poplar Springs, Maryland. Learn where Easter baskets, Filet O'Fish, hot cross buns and those colored eggs fit into Lent. Lent starts Wednesday, February 22 and ends Saturday, April. Show Notes: Dina van Klaveren, Rector: Sc...

Healthier Together: Greater Baltimore Urban League

February 10, 2023 15:16 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MB

Tiffany Majors,  GBUL President and CEO , and Shea Ewell, GBUL Executive Operations Manager, join Mandy and Emily from the Healthy Living Team to talk about how we can all contribute to improving the health of our communities by working together.  Show Notes: GBUL - Greater Baltimore Urban League-Home Healthy Living | Giant (giantfood.com) Community | Giant (giantfood.com)

Lend a Hand for Hunger: The Delaware Food Bank

January 10, 2023 20:07 - 21 minutes - 10 MB

Food banks and food pantries are top of mind as we focus on supporting our partners in the DC, MD, DE and VA areas who have high needs during this season. Learn more about our round up at the register campaign which supports area food banks from Dan Wolk, Giant Community Affairs, and Cathy Kanefsky, President and CEO of the Delaware Food Bank, one of our round-up the beneficiaries. Show Notes: Giant is dedicated to fighting against hunger and food insecurity, donating $980,000 from the G...

Back to Basics: Healthy Eating Made Easy

January 10, 2023 07:22 - 15 minutes - 7.2 MB

Join Mandy and Emily from the Healthy Living Team to learn 3 easy ways to eat healthier in 2023. They'll also share how you can join the whole team to get a jump start on your new year's resolutions. Show Notes: Healthier Together Program: Whether you'd like to move more, spend less, try something new, or even get more organized, our Healthier Together program can help! Join us for a live interactive class or watch a recorded session when it works best for you. The series starts January ...

Try Something New Fall

October 28, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.65 MB

Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Fall recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products feature seasonal fall flavors and cant miss items that are Guiding Stars Rated for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt!  Show Notes: Butternut squash: 3 ways - peeled and cut in half, cubed or cubed with cinnamon Apples in the bag Root Veggies: rutabaga, potatoes, beets, carrots, parsnips Pumpkin Spice Granola LTO Cranberry Maple Trail Mix T...

Alaska Seafood: Meet the FisherWOMEN

October 14, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB

It's National Seafood month which means it's a great opportunity to learn more about the fisherWOMEN who fish the cold waters of Alaska to bring sustainable seafood to Giant.  Julianne Curry and Hannah Heimbuch share their insights on how women are changing the face of fishing through advocacy and leadership and what it means for Alaska to be the backbone of the sustainable seafood movement. Show Notes: Wild Alaska Seafood People Behind the Fish | Alaska Seafood Seafood Species | A...

Meet the Locals: To-Jo Mushrooms

August 26, 2022 19:59 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

Giant's local mushroom provider, Tony D'Amico from To-Jo Mushrooms, joins us to discuss how mushrooms are grown, tips for cooking with mushrooms, and how the Italians (including his great grandfather ) worked with the Quakers to build Kennett Square, PA into the Mushroom Capital of the World.   Show Notes: To-Jo Mushrooms - White Caps, Baby Bells, Portabella, Shiitake, Oyster Kitchen Live Archives - To-Jo Mushrooms Instagram/Facebook: @ToJoMushrooms Annual Mushroom Festival in Ken...

Meet the Locals: Biggs & Featherbelle and Shea Radiance

August 12, 2022 18:36 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB

Liz Willey, Category Manager for Health and Beauty Care at Giant Food and the women-owned producers of Biggs and Featherbelle and Shea Radiance join us to discuss why supporting local women and local businesses can have a huge impact on our community and the world at large. Local beauty care?  #GiantHasIt! Show Notes: Biggs & Featherbelle® – Health Conscious Body Care® (biggsandfeather.com) SHOP: Biggs & Featherbelle at Giant Food   Shea Moisture & Shea Butter Skincare Products ...

Try Something New (and Local): Summer Edition

July 15, 2022 10:57 - 20 minutes - 9.37 MB

Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Summer recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products this month come from local farmers and producers right here in the mid-Atlantic.  There are hundreds of ways to enjoy the region's best without ever leaving your neighborhood. #GiantHasIt! Show Notes: Local Shopping List: Local Produce Boxes - available online at Giant Delivers (DMV) Maola, Nature's Promise and Giant Brand Milk (DMV + PA) Logan's Sausage (VA) ...

Tips from Giant's Own BBQ Master - Rick Manzi

June 17, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MB

Rick Manzi, a winning BBQ master and Marine Veteran shares his insights on what to look out for at the 30th Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle in DC on June 25th and 26th, offers some tips he's gathered competing in BBQ competitions across the US, and shares why the event's beneficiary, USO Metro, is so near and dear to his heart. Show Notes: Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle (bbqindc.com) June 25 and 26 Follow Rick Manzi: www.anonymousbbq.com, IG/TikTokFB: anoymousbbq...

Pride: Coming Back Together

June 07, 2022 12:37 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

June is Pride month, a time to celebrate LGBTQ culture, achievements and activism through organized activities, including film festivals, art exhibits, parades, concerts and even Giant Food Cook-alongs.  Join Giant Food's own Adrienne Khomphengchan and Jon Arons from the  pride business resource group to learn what Giant is doing to be a better ally and ways you can join in on the celebrations. Show Notes:  Pride Happy-Hour Cook-Along Registration  Home - Capital Pride 2022 - Capital Pr...

The Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPI) Table

May 20, 2022 07:28 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MB

May is Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the perfect time to gather around the table to celebrate the uniqueness of the AAPI culture. Giant Food Associates Thu Huynh from the Healthy Living Team, Sujin Roberge from the Pharmacy team and Don Le from the produce and floral merchandising team share what it means to be Asian American and how their heritage influences their daily eating.     Show Notes:  Lucky Red Envelopes Thu 's Favorite Recipes (Vietnamese) https://rec...

Earth Day: Committing to Sustainability

April 22, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MB

Where do expired foods go? How does a grocery store reduce food waste? What is Giant Food doing to reduce the carbon footprint of the foods they sell? Steven Jennings, Ahold Delhaize USA's Brand Lead for Health & Sustainability answers these questions and more on this week’s Earth Day podcast. Show Notes: Giant Food's Commitment to Sustainability How to Shop Sustainably Zero Waste Eating Online Class Registration Steven's "File Cabinet of Food" Trolley Shopping Bags

Try Something New: Spring Nutrition Made Easy Edition

April 08, 2022 22:36 - 21 minutes - 9.7 MB

Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Spring recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are simple ways to make meeting your healthier eating goals easy!  #GiantHasIt! Show Notes: Sign up for Guiding Stars: Giant Flexible Rewards® Register for our "Reclaim You Summit" here   GS Rated Pick Me Ups/Caffeine Favorites Pop & Bottle Oat Milk Latte Matcha Green Tea with Reishi and Perrier Energize Caffeine & Yerba Mate Beverage Pomegranate Stok Cold B...

Food as Medicine to Improve Nutrition Security

March 25, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MB

What does "Food as Medicine" mean when it comes to improving nutrition security? Sidney Daigle from the Institute for Public Health Innovation and Brittney Drakeford from The Capital Market, a community-based farmers’ market, share how hyper-local programs like Prince George's Fresh are helping our neighbors in the DMV have better access to healthy foods. Show Notes:  Institute for Public Health Innovation (institutephi.org) Food Equity Council: Prince George's County (pgcfec.org): focu...

Sleep 101

March 11, 2022 05:26 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

Sleep is crucial to your health and wellness - but are you doing everything you can to optimize your zz's? Join us as we explore the benefits of sleep, strategies to improve the quality of sleep, and what to do when you need help. We'll also cover some fun facts - like why do we wake up before we get to the good part of our dreams. Sleep Experts: CDC - Sleep Home Page - Sleep and Sleep Disorders Sleep Medicine - University of Maryland Sleep Disorders Center Sleep Medicine | Johns H...

Food as Medicine: Filling Your Cart for Well-being

February 25, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.41 MB

What does "Food as Medicine" mean and how can you use this philosophy for long term health and well-being?  Dietitian Garrick Brown from Guiding Stars joins us in the discussion about Food as Medicine - how it can be preventive to encourage health and how food as medicine can be used for management of disease and treatment. #100thEpisode   Show Notes: Healthy Living at Giant Food Services: Health & Wellness | Giant (giantfood.com) Home - Guiding Stars Food Finder (guidingstars.com...

Love Yourself: Mind & Body

February 11, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MB

Kimmie Singh, known as the "Body Positive Dietitian," is an unapologetically fat woman of color who believes in body positivity and fat liberation. In other words, she doesn’t think bodies need fixing — rather, they need healing from a society that makes them feel wrong for existing. In this episode, she shares how loving yourself helps you love others. Show Notes: Kimmie Singh's Website: Body Honor Nutrition | Radical Nutrition Counseling For Bodies Of Every Size Kimmie Singh, MS, RD...

Top Diets for 2022: featuring the Mediterranean Diet

January 28, 2022 13:06 - 16 minutes - 7.81 MB

Dietitians from the Healthy Living Team review US News & World Report's annual "Top Diets" rankings and shares insights on the top 5 eating patterns: the Mediterranean Diet, the DASH Diet, the Flexitarian Diet, the MIND Diet, and the TLC Diet. Show Notes: U.S. News Reveals Best Diet Rankings for 2022 | Press Room | US News the Mediterranean Diet: Traditional Med Diet | Oldways (oldwayspt.org) Mediterranean Diet Made Easy: Classes and Events | Giant (giantfood.com) the DASH Diet: T...

Try Something New: Winter "Nutrition Made Easy" Edition

January 14, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 7.43 MB

Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Winter recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are simple ways to make meeting your healthier eating goals easy! Best of all, they are all shelf or freezer stable. #GiantHasIt! Show Notes:   Sign up for Guiding Stars (2x the points) Giant Flexible Rewards® Register for our "Try Something New Cook-Along" here   Breakfast Made Easy with Guiding Stars Quaker Oats- Overnight Oats, Crockpot Oats, Savory Oats ...

Dry January and Zero Proof New Year

January 05, 2022 23:59 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MB

Learn more about Dry January, the annual worldwide challenge that urges people to abstain from alcohol for the month of January. Laura Silverman, founder of Booze Free in DC and Zero Proof Nation joins us to discuss how to participate and offers her best tips and strategies for success. Show Notes: DC Lifestyle | Booze Free in DC Zero Proof Nation Healthier Happy Hour Cook-Along: January 13 at 6pm Sign up Here SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: I...

Healthy-ish Holidays

December 03, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.79 MB

It's that time of year again when we start talking about the decadence of the holiday season and ways to stay healthy-ish. This Episode Thu, Emily, and Angela share their best tips for a healthy-ish holiday - jeopardy style. Show Notes: Nutrition All foods fit - just keep adding those healthy foods to your plate alongside your favorites. Follow MyPlate to keep portions in check over the holiday.  Aim for fiber, protein and produce on every plate! Snack between meals, but keep it bal...

The Arthritis Foundation: the Jingle Bell Run and More

November 30, 2021 23:02 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

Dr. Paulo Pinho, Chair of the National Jingle Bell Run Committee joins us to give us insight to all the fun happening at this year's event, insight on why events like these are funding the research to find a cure, and why arthritis is more than a disease of old age.  Show Notes: Arthritis Foundation | Symptoms Treatments | Prevention Tips | Pain Relief Advice December - Jingle Bell Run 5K Arthritis Foundation Podcast - Arthritis Foundation Podcast Topics https://www.arthritis.org...

Stress Free Holiday: Practicing Mindfulness

November 19, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MB

Dr. Deborah Norris from the D.C. based Mindfulness Center® joins us to discuss the art of mindful mediation. We'll learn what it means to be mindful and conclude with a short, guided mediation. Show Notes: Home - The Mindfulness Center In the Flow: Bridging the Science and Practice of Mindfulness / (mindbodyjournal.com) 15 Best Meditation and Mindfulness Apps for 2021 (developgoodhabits.com)

Giant Solutions: Flex Rewards

November 05, 2021 04:08 - 13 minutes - 6.18 MB

Learn more about Giant Food's customer rewards program, Flex Rewards. Ryan Draude, the Director of Loyalty and Digital, shares all the details on how to maximize your shopping and earn even more points on every purchase to get discounts on groceries, gas, and earn free products. Show Notes: Sign up for Flex Rewards: https://giantfood.com/rewards Download the Giant App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/giant-of-maryland/id423806284

Trick or Treat: A History of Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

October 22, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB

It's fall and the grocery aisles are packed with all things pumpkin spice and apples - and of course, candy.  Although apples and candy are fall staples thanks to Halloween, when did pumpkin spice take the center stage? Food historian KC Hysmith joins the team to discuss the intersections of culture, food, and the digital world. Show Notes: Website: KC HYSMITH Instagram: KCHYSMITH Tik Tok: @foodherstory https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/halloween-a-foodie-history/ ht...

Try Something New - Fall Flavors + Hispanic Heritage Picks

October 08, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 8.02 MB

Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Fall recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products feature seasonal fall flavors or Latin flavors for Hispanic Heritage Month.  #GiantHasIt! Show Notes: Fall Shopping List: Giant Brand Honeycrisp Apple Seltzer  Mocktail/Cocktail Recipe: Apple Pie Fizz Cocktail Giant Brand Apple Cider (1 GS) Chobani Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Spice Limited Batch Oui by Yoplait French Style Yogurt Pumpkin Caramel Michele's Granola ...

Mi Casa Es Su Casa: Hispanic Heritage Month

October 01, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MB

Although Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Mid-September to Mid-October, the influence of Hispanic foods is year-round.  Sabrina Avery (Uruguay), Josefina Girón (Mexican/Cuban), and Omar Molina (Venezuela) from the Giant Food family share what makes each of their heritages so unique (the food) and what they all have in common (the dancing.)  Not all Hispanic cultures are the same, but their love of feeding friends and family is - so listen in and learn why "Donde comen dos, comen tres" i...

Table Talk: Family Meals Month

September 17, 2021 19:15 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MB

September is Family Meals Month and a great opportunity to examine how we gather around the table and use mealtime conversations to better connect with the people we love.  Bri DeRosa from The Family Dinner Project joins us to discuss how we can have better table talk and shares simple starters that will engage everyone - no matter their age - at your next meal. Show Notes:  The Family Dinner Project - The Family Dinner Project Conversation:  Question Generator from The Family Dinner ...

Coronavirus Update: Fall

August 13, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 7.8 MB

As we head back to our new norm at home and school,  Pharmacist Samir Balile answers the top questions related to the Delta variant, vaccines for kids under 12, and what do we need to know to stay safe and healthy. Show Notes: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC Coronavirus - Maryland Department of Health Coronavirus - Virginia Department of Health Coronavirus - D.C. Department of Health Coronavirus - Delaware Department of Health Important Coronavirus Update | Gian...

Book Club: Partner Picks

August 04, 2021 13:54 - 20 minutes - 9.36 MB

Are you looking for a great read to wrap up the summer?  Then this is the podcast for you! Tune in as our community partners share their can't miss picks whether you're at the beach, on the lake, or enjoying a stay-cation. Get a two minute synopsis by tuning in or check out the show notes for a list. Show Notes: 5 picks from community partners and our director of healthy living Lisa Marie Riggins, executive director of USO of USO of Metropolitan Washington - Baltimore Anna Karenina b...

Try Something New (and Local)

July 16, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.21 MB

Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Summer recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products this month come from local farmers and producers right here in the mid-Atlantic.  There are hundreds of ways to enjoy the region's best without ever leaving your neighborhood. #GiantHasIt! Show Notes: Local Shopping List: Local Produce Boxes - available online at Giant Delivers (DMV) Veggie Confetti (DC) Tessemae's Salad Dressings (MD) Maola, Nature's Promise ...

Healthy Summer Skin

July 02, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB

Mackenzie Doshi, a board-certified PA in general dermatology answers your top questions about skin health.  She covers the best skin care routine at every age, does some tanning myth-busting, and provides tips on how to prevent (or care for) some of the top issues we're likely to encounter this summer. Show Notes: Anne Arundel Dermatology - Mid Atlantic Dermatologists (aadermatology.com) Best Sunscreens of 2021, Recommended by Dermatologists (goodhousekeeping.com) 12 summer skin pr...

The Healthy 10 - Cancer Prevention

June 30, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

American Institute for Cancer Research’s Director of Nutrition Programs, Sheena Patel Swanner, MS, RDN, joins the Healthy Living Team to discuss AICR’s 10 Cancer Prevention Recommendations, evidence-based tools, and healthy habits you can put into practice. Show Notes: The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight, and physical activity so that ...

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