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Healthy Living by Giant Podcast

133 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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

Get to Know Today's USO

June 18, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

Home and abroad the USO offers programs to keep service members connected to the people, places, and things they love. Learn how this civilian-run organization has evolved over the years and is more important than ever from Lisa Marie Riggins, President and Chief Executive Officer of USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore. Show Notes: DONATE: USO-Metro: Donate (onecause.com) LEARN MORE: USO of Metropolitan Washington - Baltimore FUNDRAISER: BBQ in DC - Giant National Capital Barb...

Get to Know the Dairy Aisle

June 04, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

From local milk to plant-based substitutes, today's dairy aisle offers something for everyone whether you're a locavore, vegan, or simply want to find the healthiest choice for you and your family. Jim Biddle from the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative and Ashley Gray, Giant's own Dairy Category manager tell the local and sustainable stories behind some of your favorite dairy products and introduce you to one of the farmers behind the milk. Show Notes: American Dairy Associat...

Connecting Mind Body and Community with FitDC3

June 04, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MB

Delano Hunter, Director of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, shares his favorite local bike trails, what DC has been up to now that it's reopened, and ways to kick off your summer in a healthy and meaningful way with Fit DC3. Show Notes: Home - #FITDC3 District of Columbia Bike Trails & Trail Maps | TrailLink Health & Wellness | Giant (giantfood.com)

Living Teal with Food Allergies

May 21, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.32 MB

Tiffany Leon, RD from FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)  joins the nutritionists to discuss Living Teal, and how the FASTER Act of 2021 will improve the lives of individuals living with food allergies. She'll also provide her best tips for shopping and eating. Show Notes: June is World Allergy Week Month/World Allergy Week June 13-19, 2021 FARE: Homepage | Food Allergy Research & Education Shopping Guide: Tips for Avoiding Your Allergen | Food Allergy Research & Education H...

5 Reasons A COVID Vaccine Will Help You THRIVE

May 14, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MB

Pharmacist Eric Asanansi and Brandi Petway from Giant's THRIVE BRG do a podcast takeover with Dr. George L. Askew from Prince Georges County Health, Human Services, and Education and Dr. Lawson from the Greater Washington Urban League to dispel the myths and share some insights on why it's important that people of color get their COVID vaccine. They will also discuss the importance of connection and mental health during this difficult time. Show Notes: COVID-19 Vaccinations | Giant (gian...

WWMD? Spring Cleaning

May 07, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MB

It's getting warmer, the flowers are blooming and with the windows open we start to think about spring cleaning! With Mother's Day around the corner, this podcast is a twofer - because let's face it - no one cleans more than mom. What Would Mom Do? Let’s ask Brenda Streets, mom of your host, Mandy Katz.  Show Notes: 50 Cleaning Tips and Tricks - Easy Home Cleaning Tips (goodhousekeeping.com) The Ultimate Guide to Household Cleaning: What You Should Be Cleaning When | Martha Stewart ...

Eat the Change: Earth Day

April 23, 2021 13:42 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Spike Mendelsohn joins the Healthy Living team to discuss how what we eat impacts planet, why chefs are setting the tone for a more sustainable food system, and how we all can make steps towards changing the way we eat. Show Notes: Chef Spike Mendelsohn Plate of the Union Podcast — Chef Spike Mendelsohn Earth Month Challenge – Eat the Change Eat the Change™ | Chef-Crafted Mushroom Jerky

Try Something New - Spring, Earth Day Edition

April 09, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.58 MB

Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Spring recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All the products this month have a sustainability rating in honor of earth day. #GiantHasIt! Show Notes: Shopping List: Bowery Farming and Bright Farms: hydroponic, local farms which provide leafy greens and herbs Eat the Change Mushroom Jerky Force of Nature Beef, Venison, and Elk Organic Valley Grass Milk All seafood at Giant Food is 100% sustainable, fresh frozen or canned ...

Don't be April Fooled: Top Food Misconceptions

March 26, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MB

With so much information out there about the "best" way to shop and eat, it can be hard to sort fact from fiction. Join us as we discuss the top misconceptions that fool even the savviest shopper and find out whether your shopping list has been fooling you! Show Notes: Arsenic and Rice Cereal: Arsenic in Rice and Rice Products Risk Assessment | FDA, Parent Plus: Limit infants’ exposure to arsenic by feeding a variety of grains | American Academy of Pediatrics (aappublications.org) Dir...

Sustainable Seafood: Best for Me. Best for We

March 12, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MB

What does sustainable seafood mean and why should you care?  Kyle Foley from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Lisa Guinther, Seafood Category Manager for Giant, join the nutritionist to answer these questions and address other top questions and concerns shoppers have about seafood at home and in the grocery store. Show Notes: Gulf of Maine Research Institute Sustainable Seafood (giantfood.com) Seafood Tips from Savory | Giant Food Home • Seafood Nutrition Partnership http...

Cultivating Happiness Part 1

March 12, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.96 MB

Research shows that happiness and good health go hand-in-hand but what's the key to achieving and maintaining happiness.  Caroline Adams Miller, author and expert on Applied Positive Psychology joins the nutritionists to discuss the science behind cultivating happiness, success, and grit. Show Notes: Caroline Adams Miller: Grit Speaker, Happiness & Goals Expert (carolinemiller.com)

Cultivating Happiness Part 2

March 12, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

Michelle Wax, creator of the American Happiness Documentary, shares what discovered interviewing people across the nation. What creates more happiness and fulfillment and most importantly, how you can be happier starting today. Show Notes: Happiness Audit — The American Happiness Project (american-happiness.com) Documentary Premiere — The American Happiness Project (american-happiness.com) 3 Step Morning Routine: 1) What can I look forward to today. 2) What has the potential to stre...

Caffeine: Friend or Foe?

February 26, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

Becki Holmes, a registered dietitian and a regulatory & food safety expert from Foodwit joins the nutritionist to share the 411 on caffeine and to myth bust everything you think about caffeine, coffee, and energy drinks. Show Notes: Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much? | FDA What Is Caffeine, and Is It Good or Bad for Health? (healthline.com) Caffeine Facts: Addiction, Insomnia, Pregnancy Effects, and More (webmd.com)

Diversity on the Shelf

February 12, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MB

The importance of supplier diversity in the retail marketplace has never been more important. Learn how the pandemic is affecting supplier diversity, what local products you should be looking for, and how Giant Food is making it easier to shop with purpose. Guest Kate Weaver, Supplier Diversity Manager for Peapod Digital Labs, an Ahold Delhaize USA Company.   Show Notes: Products to look for: Smart Sweets: Low Sugar Gummies and Treats BS Grillin’ Company Pipcorn: Popcorn Snacks ...

The Edible Activist Podcast Takeover: Black History Month

January 29, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

February is Black History Month and there is so much richness to explore, especially as food has played a significant role in black culture. In this takeover episode, Melissa L. Jones from the Edible Activist podcast joins Giant Nutritionist Jillian Griffith to talk family food traditions and ways they're staying connected to family and friends in the time of social distancing.   Show Notes: https://foodtalksncolor.com/ Follow on Facebook and Instagram: Food Talks N Color The Edibl...

Try Something New - Nutritionist Picks for Winter

January 15, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 7.43 MB

Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Winter recommended by the Giant Nutritionist Team. #GiantHasIt! Show Notes: Guiding Stars Rated Products: Taylor Farms Strawberry Rose Chopped Salad Kit Giant Fresh Veggies Soup Mix Kit Avocados from Mexico - Nutritionist Handpicked Item for Winter! Neilly's Foods Global Cuisine Yuca Fries and Sweet Plantains (Frozen) Dole Fruit and Veggie Smoothie Blends - Regular or BOOSTED (Frozen) Dole Spoonable Smoothies (Frozen) Sweet E...

Life Planning 101 for 2021

January 01, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11 MB

A new year often means new goals but what's the best way to set and keep those goals? Life Coach Jessica Rae Levin joins he nutritionists to share her best tips, helpful resources to give you a jump start, and insight on how a life coach might be helpful in the short - or long - run when it comes to meeting those goals. Inspiration: Brene Brown, Dare to Lead Gabby Bernstein, Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life beyond Your Wildest Dreams James Clear, Atomic Habits Apps: Way of...

Giant's Culture of Care: Holiday Gratitude

December 11, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 9.14 MB

What does it mean to have a culture of Care? Hear how the Giant Food family thinks about gratitude this holiday season and how COVID 19 hasn't stopped our goal to make "Good Food Easy" every day of the year. Interviews with President Ira Kress, District Manager Jeff Lewis, Store Manager Imogene Wilson, and cashier Nina Flynn.   Show Notes: Consumer affairs: https://giantfood.com/home or call 888-469-4426

Food Traditions: Holiday Edition

November 27, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MB

Dr. Ashley Rose Young, a Food Historian from the  Smithsonian's National Museum of American History joins the nutritionists to talk about why we eat the foods we eat every day AND around the holidays. Show Notes: https://americanhistory.si.edu/topics/food-history Food History Weekend:  https://americanhistory.si.edu/events/food-history-weekend/past-years Dr. Ashley Rose Young: http://ashleyroseyoung.com/  Twitter: @ashleyroseyoung & @smithsonian’s @amhistorymuseum #SmithsonianFoo...

Feeding America: Supporting our Local Food Banks

November 13, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 7.87 MB

Lauren Biedron, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships from Feeding America joins the nutritionists to talk about how local food banks are doing amid coronavirus and the holiday season and how we can help them help our community. Show Notes: www.feedingamerica.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeedingAmerica Twitter: https://twitter.com/feedingamerica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feedingamerica/

Why Should I Care About Diabetes?

October 30, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MB

Matt Petersen, VP of Medical Information from the American Diabetes Association joins us to talk about why we, as a community, as a nation should care about diabetes even if it seems to not affect you or your family. Show Notes: 60 Second Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test: https://www.diabetes.org/risk-test Diabetes Prevention Program in your community: www.diabetes.org/prevention Take Action, Advocacy— www.diabetes.org/advocatesignup and www.diabetes.org/HealthEquityNow

Workplace Wellness

October 16, 2020 12:27 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

Dr. Enid Chung Roemer, Associate Scientist and Deputy Director, Institute for Health and Productivity Studies at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health joins the nutritionists to discuss why workplace wellness is so important - particularly now that so many workers have moved online.   Show Notes: Resources CDC Workplace Health Resource Center CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/index.html Giant Nutrition Workplace Wellness Programs (free) [email protected] O...

Building a Healthy Immune System

October 02, 2020 01:44 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB

Dr. Chris D'Adamo, Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine joins the nutritionists to discuss lifestyle activities and foods that can help support a healthy immune system.   Show Notes: The Institute for Integrative Health: https://tiih.org/ McCormick Science Institute: https://www.mccormickscienceinstitute.com/ Institute for Functional Medicine: https://info.ifm.org/covid-19 Nutrition and Supplement Research Database www.Examine...

Online Healthcare: The Future of Wellness

September 18, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

Dr. Helen Hughes and Dr. Brian Hasselfeld from Johns Hopkins Medicine and Nicki Majewski from the Maryland Healthcare Commission join us to discuss the how the transition of healthcare to an online format has affected the way individuals interact with their providers and the ways technology can improve access and general wellness for all.   Show Notes: · Maryland Health Care Commission:  www.mhcc.maryland.gov · Johns Hopkins Telemedicine: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/telemedicine · Giant Nutr...

Try Something New - Fall

September 04, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.27 MB

Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Fall recommended by the Giant Nutritionist Team  #GiantHasIt!     Show Notes:  Starbucks Pumpkin spice latte creamer and Giant Pumpkin Spice Coffee K-Cups.     Kits by Ocean's Halo (Pho, Ramen and Miso) and Happy Pho  Soup Oatmeal Favorites: Kodiak Cakes Protein Oats, Crunchy Granola Bars and Pumpkin Flax pancake mix,   Dr. Praeger's Oaties Original Oatmeal Dippin' Sticks   Krusteaz Energizing Oat Bites  in Chocolate Chip Oat or ...

Telehealth: 5 Things You Need to Know

August 28, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.41 MB

Dr. Brian Hasselfeld and Dr. Helen Hughes from Johns Hopkins Medicine join the nutritionist to discuss the top 5 concerns consumers have related to telehealth including why meeting your doctor online may be even better than in person. Special guest Karen Kalla joins in to share her experience using telehealth. Show Notes:  Maryland Health Care Commission: visit mhcc.maryland.gov or  On Facebook or Twitter: search for MHCCMD  AARP Step-by-Step Guide to Using Telemedicine: https://www.a...

Teen Health: Creating Normalcy Amid COVID-19

August 21, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.85 MB

For teens, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted many of their rituals and milestones of growing up. Pediatric Psychologist Bradley Schwimmer joins the Nutritionists to talk about the effect of COVID-19 on teens and ways parents can help their children beer cope and create some normalcy - starting with family meal meals. Show notes: · Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital: hps://www.mwph.org/ · CDC: hps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html...

Expanding Young Palates: Tips for Picky Eaters

August 07, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MB

Is mealtime more about overcoming obstacles than nourishing your child? Registered Dietitian Jennifer Anderson from Kids Eat in Color joins the nutritionists to discuss how to handle the picky eaters in your life and ways to expand their food choices. Website: www.kidseatincolor.com Free Veggie Exposure Shopping List: https://jenniferanderson.kartra.com/page/ShoppingList Free Picky Eater Guide: https://jenniferanderson.kartra.com/page/jdQ31

Local Products to Check Out

July 24, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.3 MB

Buying local means more than just produce! Join us as we talk to three local product innovators and discuss why buying local not only tastes delicious but also helps your neighborhood small businesses give back. Featured products include Shenandoah Spices, Capital City Mambo Sauce, Devil's Backbone beers and spirits, and Chapel Creamery cheddar cheese. -Shenandoah Spice Company https://www.shenandoahspicecompany.com/  -Butcher's Blend, Island jerk Seasoning  Capital City Mambo Sauce h...

Where Your Food Comes from: Evans Farms

July 10, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

Get an inside peak at the story behind the foods you eat. Katie Evans joins us to talk about how her family farm in Bridgeville, Delaware brings the flavors of DelMarVa to your local Giant in the form of produce and ice cream. She also shares how the farm has grown over the years and how a recent appearance on Shark Tank has put them on the map nationally. Evans Farms: https://www.evansfarmsproduce.com/ The Frozen Farmer: https://www.thefrozenfarmer.com/

Myron Mixon's Tips for Better BBQing

June 26, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MB

The "Winningest Man in BBQ" joins the nutritionists to talk all things BBQ. He shares his top 5 tips to up your BBQ game, insights into his upcoming cookbook on healthier BBQing, and the dishes and drinks he enjoys when he's a guest. He'll even give you his two cents on plant based meats on the grill. www.bbqindc.com  https://myronmixon.com/  Check out Myron’s cookbooks here (https://www.thebbqrules.com/myronmixonbooks)  Myron's Top 5 Tips  Start with good cuts of meat.  Choo...

The Future of Farming

June 12, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.76 MB

Julia Cohen from Bowery Farming joins the nutritionists to discuss the technology behind hydroponic, vertical farming and the role it will play in feeding our growing population while reducing the carbon footprint of food. https://boweryfarming.com/

Sportscaster Dave Johnson: Sideline Commentary

May 29, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MB

Dave Johnson, WTOP sports director and radio play-by-play voice of the NBA's Washington Wizards and Major League Soccer's D.C. United, joins us to discuss what he misses most about being on the sidelines during coronavirus, how his recent MS diagnosis has impacted his life, and how his mother taught him the power of nutrition when it comes to maintaining health.

First Responders: Hungry for Healthier Times

May 15, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.41 MB

While many of us are sheltering in place and social distancing, essential personnel like grocery workers, medical providers and firefighters are on the front line every day. Jonathan Tate, DC Firefighter/ EMT and Founder of Food on the Stove, and Battalion Fire Chief Tony Carroll, join us to discuss their day to day experience during the pandemic, what they need from the community and what they are doing to keep their battalions healthy and safe. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services: htt...

Is My Pet Normal? Your Top Questions Answered. 

May 01, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB

For most of us, the secret life of pets was just that  - a secret!  Now that we're all spending more time with them, we have so many questions!  Veterinarian Marianne Bailey, from Queenstown Veterinary Hospital, joins us to discuss the top questions she has been receiving  including sleep, physical activity, stress from having people around all the time, and, of course, what and how much they should be eating. We'll also talk about how COVID 19 affects our pets and the role, if any, pets pla...

Shopping for a Healthier Planet

April 17, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MB

Ethan Soloviev, from HowGood, and Steven Jennings, Giant's health and sustainability lead, join the nutritionist to discuss how to shop more sustainably using the HowGood rating system, how COVID 19 is affecting the health of the planet, and what Giant is doing to be socially and environmentally responsible in every aisle.

Social Distancing With Justin Berk and Weather Wife Shannon

April 01, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB

Staying in place to prevent the spread of Coronavirus is a lot like being snowed-in, it makes you think more about toilet paper, getting outside and cooking at home. Meteorologist Justin Berk and his weather wife Shannon join the nutritionist to talk about their unique social distancing, what they put in their shopping cart prior to staying in place, and what they cook when they are stuck at home with the kids.

Self Care and Mindfulness for Women

March 10, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

For National Nutrition Month and International women’s Month, Julie Reisler, author of Get a PhD in You, a two time Tedx speaker and host of the podcast "The You-est You" joins the nutritionists to discuss how we can be our most authentic selves particularly when it comes to how we nourish our body and mind.

March Madness, Game Changers and Feeding the Athlete

March 06, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

Scott Maher, Registered Dietitian and Director of Sports Nutrition at the U.S. Naval Academy, joins the nutritionist to talk about March Madness, how to feed elite college athletes, and his thoughts on the recent documentary "Game Changers" which encourages athletes to go more plant based.

Eating for Anemia

February 28, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.77 MB

Join the in-store nutritionists for a discussion on the relationship between food and anemia. Learn how simple dietary changes can help to prevent iron-deficiency anemia and pernicious anemia. Shopping list for anemia prevention:  · Iron. Iron-rich heme foods include meat, poultry, seafood and shellfish. Non-heme sources include beans, lentils, iron-fortified cereals, dark green leafy vegetables, and dried fruit.  · Folate. Found in fruits and fruit juices, dark green leafy vegetable...

Boosting Brain Health Through Nutrition

February 28, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

Join the in-store nutritionists for a discussion on the relationship between food and brain health. Learn about the MIND Diet, the 5 types of foods to start including in your diet to support brain health, and lifestyle factors that play a key role in the prevention of Alzheimer's and dementia. Show Notes:  · Brain Health: https://brainhealth.nia.nih.gov/  · MIND Diet: https://foodinsight.org/what-is-the-mind-diet/  · 5 Types of Brain Boosters: Omega-3s, Choline, Antioxidants, Pr...

Why Diversity Matters in Health and Wellness

February 28, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

Physician Assistant Nadia Richmond and Fitness blogger Alexis Reed join the Giant nutritionists for a discussion on why diversity in the health and wellness space is crucial to long term health outcomes in our communities. #NationalNutritionMonth Show Notes: Nadia Richmond, PA https://www.pamllc.us/team/nadia-richmond Alexis Reed, Flecks of Lex or on instagram @flecksoflex Jillian's Dietitian Group on Instagram @spoonfullofmelanin

Spice it Up

February 07, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

Kevan Vetter, the executive chef and director of culinary development for McCormick Spice Company joins us to discuss how to spice up meal times, practical spice tips, how spice trends are identified, as well as strategies for using spices for health and romance.   Show Notes:  Flavor Macker App: https://www.mccormick.com/articles/mccormick/mccormick-flavor-maker-app  McCormick Recipe Source: https://www.mccormick.com/recipes  Spice Journey for Red Pepper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Osteoporosis and Bone Health

February 05, 2020 20:58 - 20 minutes - 9.45 MB

Join the in-store nutritionists for a discussion on the relationship between food and bone health. Get simple strategies for preventing bone loss and ways to change your diet if you've had a recent diagnoses of osteoporosis.  Show Notes:  National Osteoporosis Foundation: https://www.nof.org/  International Osteoporosis Foundation: https://www.iofbonehealth.org/  Calcium  · Calcium needs: 1,000 mg/day for adults under the age of 50. 1,200 mg/day for adults over the age of 50.  ...

Beat the Winter Blues with Mood Boosting Foods

January 24, 2020 13:03 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

Join the nutritionists and clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel E Burnett for expert advice on ways to combat the winter blues, how to distinguish the blahs from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and foods that cant boost your mood until the sun comes back.  Show Notes:  Dr. Rachel E Burnet, Licensed Clinical Psychologist: Washington Center for Weight Management & Research, https://www.wtmgmt.com/    Seasonal Affective Disorder Information: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/seasona...

Nutrition and Health Apps Worth Downloading

January 10, 2020 14:40 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

Join the nutritionists for expert advice on the best apps for meal planning, shopping, and meeting your health and wellness goals.  From allergies, saving money, and sustainability to weight loss, FODMAP and diabetes there's an APP for that!   Eating Well Apps    Yummly Meal Planner: scan food items to generate recipes, make shopping lists that sort by aisle  Mealime: can plan according to dietary restrictions, recipes focus on eliminating food waste  Seasonal Food Guide: tells you wh...

Try Something New - Nutritionist Picks for Winter

December 27, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MB

Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Winter recommended by the Giant Nutritionist Team. From plant-based proteins and winter produce to hot beverages and savory snacks #GiantHasIt!     Show Notes:  ·         Dole chopped salad kits and blends ·         Citrus: bagged mandarin oranges and key limes, pummelos ·         Freida's purple sweet potatoes ·         Cal-Organic Rainbow Baby Carrots  ·         Light Life Tempeh, Original and Smokey "fakin bacon" strips ...

Holiday Traditions from the Giant Family

December 13, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutes - 5.61 MB

Happy Holidays from the Giant Family!  Tis' the season to learn more about the people behind the scenes who help bring the holidays to your local Giant.  We'll share the family traditions that inspire us them time of year and how their supporting role helps you with your holiday traditions.  From the Eaton family's homemade cranberry sauce to the Tatter family's "green mold",  #GiantHasIt!

Wines & Beer Worth Celebrating

November 29, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.93 MB

Beer and wine expert Hugh Sisson, founder of Heavy Seas craft beer and host of Cellar Notes on WYPR, discusses his top picks for the holiday season. He shares his take on Giant's own private label wine, "Artisan Vintners”,  why it's okay to not take wine too seriously, and offers suggestions for beers and craft spirits.    Heavy Seas Craft Beers: www.heavyseas.com  Cellar Notes Wine Reviews: www.wypr.org     Hugh Sisson's Holiday Picks:  REDS:  Artisan Vintner Pinot Noir (exclusiv...

Healthier Holidays

November 15, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

Join the nutritionist team and Maria Yanson from ACAC for a discussion on how to approach your holiday season as an opportunity rather than an obstacle to kick start your health and wellness goals. They will dispel the holiday weight gaining myth and offer practical tips and suggestions to get a healthy jump start on your New Year.    Show Notes:   Five Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season  1.       Set goals for the holiday but be realistic. Make short term goals that mirror your lon...

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