Healthy Living by Giant Podcast
133 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsHealthy 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
Friendsgiving: A History and Guide
November 01, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.04 MBWe'll explore its origins, how a Generation X sitcom written by Baby Boomers compelled Millennials to start their own holiday, and what you can bring if you are going to your first or fifth Friendsgiving. #doitforthegram #giantfoodies Show Notes: Recipe ideas from our blogs: https://giantfood.com/gf-wellness/#/blog Grab and Go Items: · Savory - Charcuterie with meats (prosciutto, salami), cheeses, cornichons, olives, fruits and veggies, jams and chutneys, dri...
Immune Boosting Tips to Prevent Cold and Flu
October 18, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBJoin your Giant Food wellness team for a discussion on immune boosting foods and the best ways to prepare for the cold and flu season. You'll learn what to put in your cart and why getting the flu shot is your best tactic. We'll also dispel some of the myths surrounding the flu shot and more. Show Notes: Nutritionist Blogs and Events: https://giantfood.com/nutrition Pharmacy Locations, Hours and Services: https://giantfood.com/gntl-rx/ Shopping List Ideas: · Ant...
Immune Boosting Tips to Prevent Cold and Flu
October 18, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBJoin your Giant Food wellness team for a discussion on immune boosting foods and the best ways to prepare for the cold and flu season. You'll learn what to put in your cart and why getting the flu shot is your best tactic. We'll also dispel some of the myths surrounding the flu shot and more. Show Notes: Nutritionist Blogs and Events: https://giantfood.com/nutrition Pharmacy Locations, Hours and Services: https://giantfood.com/gntl-rx/ Shopping List Ideas: · Ant...
Try Something New | Nutritionist picks for Fall
October 04, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBGet an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Fall recommended by the nutritionist team at Giant! From plant-based proteins and specialty ingredients to root vegetables and savory snacks, #GiantHasIt! Show Notes: · Apples & pears from local orchards · Root vegetables – carrots, potatoes, rutabaga, parsnips, beets · Lacinato "dinosaur" kale · Freida's dragon fruit, Kiwano horned melon, rambutan · Love Beets precooke...
Family Meals Month - Nourishing Your Family Unit
September 06, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 12.8 MBJoin us for an insightful look into the current state of family meal times and learn simple tips you can use to get your loved ones gathered around the table. David Fikes and Tom Cosgrove from the FMI (Food Marketing Institute) Foundation, the driving force behind Family Meals Month, provide the details on why family meals nourish our family units as much as it does our bodies. Show Notes: • FMI Foundation – Family Meals Month https://www.fmi.org/family-meals • Eating on a Budget:...
Fueling Your Run (5k to Marathon)
September 03, 2019 17:49 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBRoxana Ehsani, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian, joins us to talk about ways you can fuel your run. Whether you are a beginner training for a 5k or a more experienced runner working towards your first marathon, we'll review daily needs, goals for pre and post runs, as well as ways to stay fueled during races and prepare for the big day. Show Notes: Calculations: Converting pounds to kilograms: Body weight in pounds/2.2 = kilograms of body weight Carbohydrate Recomme...
Back To School Eating: College Edition
September 03, 2019 15:49 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MBWhether you're a new freshman leaving home for the first time or a third year student who's learning your way around a rental kitchen, eating healthy-ish can be a struggle. Join us for easy tips and tricks on how to navigate the cafeteria on campus and work with your roommates off campus to optimize your health and learning goals. Our special guest is University of Tampa Senior, Holly Sampson. Show Notes: USDA's Choose MyPlate website https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ten-tips-be-choos...
Understanding Food Insecurity
August 02, 2019 20:56 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBLauren Shweder Biel, Executive Director of DC Greens, and Jillian Griffith, Giant Food In-Store Nutritionist in Ward 8 DC, join in the discussion on how we can better understand food insecurity as it affects us as a nation and as a community. Hear how local organizations are changing health outcomes through education and access to healthier foods. Show Notes: www.dcgreens.org www.capitalareafoodbank.org/ www.mdfoodbank.org www.feedingamerica.org/ Snap Challenge: www.mdhung...
GiantHasIt Local 2019
July 11, 2019 01:38 - 19 minutes - 8.83 MBJoin the in-store nutritionists for a discussion on all of the best local products for your summer table. From produce and crabs to pickles and microbrews from our neighbors right here in the Del, MD, VA, and DC area, there are hundreds of ways to enjoy the region's best without ever leaving your neighborhood. Show notes: Local Maryland Products: · Roseda Beef from northern Baltimore County · Not Joe Mama's Sauces from Annapolis · Baltimore BBQ Comp...
Feeding Your Newborn to Two Year Old
July 11, 2019 01:30 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBPediatric Dietitian Lorilyn Russel and Speech and Language Pathologist Bethany Gallagher from Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital (Baltimore, MD) join us to discuss how to feed your newborn to toddler. We'll focus on what to feed, how much to feed, and how your little one will grow and start solids. We'll also discuss common issues like picky eating and when to offer high allergen foods. Show Notes: American Academy of Pediatrics - https://www.healthychildren.org Centers for Disease C...
Breastfeeding Your Baby
July 11, 2019 01:18 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBCertified Lactation Counselor Mandy Katz and new mom Thu Huynh (both In-Store Nutritionists) offer tips for breastfeeding moms and where to go when you need more information. Resources La Leche League International: https://www.llli.org/ Can find resources and local support contact information LactMed (drug interactions): https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/lactmed.htm Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (Book) by La Leche League International Breastfeeding Made Simple (Book) by Na...
Boost Your BBQ!
June 14, 2019 19:57 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBAlex Jackson from Freida' s, a specialty produce company, and Chris Capell, BBQ Master from the Dizzy Pig BBQ talk about ways we can expand our summer BBQs beyond Americana and infuse a taste of the tropics. Discover inside tips for improving your own BBQs this summer. You can catch Freida's and the Dizzy Pig at this year's National Capital BBQ Battle on June 22nd and 23rd in Washington, DC.
Picks for Summer
May 30, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 11 MBGet an insiders peak at the best products for Summer recommended by the Giant Nutritionist Team. From dry rubs and bruschetta to coleslaw kits and hard seltzers, #GiantHasIt!
Cheers to Happy Hour
May 17, 2019 12:56 - 30 minutes - 14 MBDan Simons from Farmers and Distillers, a farm to table restaurant and small batch distiller of spirits, joins us to talk about happy hour trends. We'll focus on why mocktails, food-inspired cocktails, craft beverages, comfort foods, and even sustainability are front and center this year. We'll also talk with Lisa Coleman from Giant about ways you can bring these trends home.
At Mom’s Table: Lessons about Life and Food
May 03, 2019 12:17 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBOur love of food and the way we cook often starts with the lessons we learn at Mom’s table. Join us for a heartwarming discussion about mom’s from around the world and how their wisdom translates to the American table.
Sustainable Land
April 19, 2019 01:57 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBDr. Elizabeth Dahl, professor of chemistry at Loyola College Maryland and the founder of the Baltimore Environmental Film Series joins us to offer insight on sustainability as it relates to our land usage, ways we can be more sustainable at home, and with our food choices. We’ll also discuss plant based eating with Seth Goldman from Beyond Meat and what farmers like Eddie Burchell from Roseda Farm are doing to bring more sustainable meats to your table.
Managing Your Prediabetes
April 18, 2019 20:39 - 20 minutes - 9.23 MBManaging Your Prediabetes If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or have concerns that you may be at risk for diabetes, this is the podcast for you. Join us for a lively discussion on the connection between prediabetes and the food we eat, and learn simple lifestyle changes you can implement today to slow down or prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes.
Sustainable Seafood
April 05, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBDr. Bernadette Roche, Director of Environmental & Sustainability Studies at Loyal University Maryland, joins us to offer insight on sustainability as it relates to our waterways globally and locally, ways both large and small that we can help protect those waterways. We'll also talk about how sustainability shows up in the grocery store, why seafood should be part of your diet, and ways to buy sustainable seafood. Shopping List (Brands Mentioned in this Episode) Sustainability Certifi...
In the Aisles (Spring)
March 22, 2019 19:30 - 16 minutes - 7.71 MBGet an insider’s peek at the hottest products for Spring 2019 recommended by the Giant Nutritionist Team. From gut shots and acai bowls to Hawaiian tea and dessert hummus, #Gianthasit! #GiantHasIt Nutritionist Picks for Spring Willy's Fresh Salsa (in the refrigerated area of the produce dept) Mann's Nourish Bowls, Pero Farms Organic Plant Protein Salad Kits, Taylor Farms Salad Kits, Dole Chopped Salad Kits (in the refrigerated area of the produce dept) Chobani Less Sugar Greek Yogurt ...
Mindful Eating
March 08, 2019 18:17 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBThe nutritionists speak with Nathalie Savell, licensed Psychotherapist from Upward Spiral Wellness, about the role mindfulness plays in day to day life and how being more mindful when it comes to eating can help you better achieve your long term health goals. Simple strategies to be more mindful will be offered.
Love Your Guts
February 21, 2019 19:25 - 19 minutes - 8.9 MBGut health is one of the most popular health trends today - and for good reason! Join our nutritionists for a lively discussion on Probiotics and Prebiotics and how you can build a healthy gut microbiome with foods like kombucha, kimchi and kefir. They'll even touch on the FODMAP diet.
Valentine’s Day and Every Day
February 07, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBThe nutritionists speak with sex and relationship expert Joanne Bagshaw about the relationships we have with our significant others and those we have with food. **This episode contains sexual content that may not be suitable for all audiences.
Soul Food
January 25, 2019 21:30 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBDid you know Soul Food is more than just “southern cuisine?” Join Chef Thomas Casey from For the Love of Food and Jillian Griffith, a Giant Food in-store nutritionist, for a discussion on why it’s a “food of the people” and how we can put a healthier spin on traditional favorites.
Managing Your Diabetes: Part 1
January 18, 2019 16:46 - 17 minutes - 8.07 MBLearn how to live your best life with diabetes. We will discuss our top 5 tips for maintaining glucose control and review ways you can still eat the foods you enjoy - including sweets and treats!
Managing Your Diabetes: Part 2
January 18, 2019 16:39 - 21 minutes - 9.79 MBGlucose control has a lot to do with carbs. If you are confused on how to count carbs or how to read a food label, this is the podcast for you. We will walk through real life examples for eating at home and at your favorite restaurant.
Celiac Disease and the Gluten Free Diet
January 17, 2019 20:51 - 32 minutes - 15 MBJoin us for a discussion on the role gluten plays in our diet. We will discuss tips and tricks for individuals with Celiac disease and gluten intolerance and provide helpful information for those interested in better understanding gluten as it relates to better health.
Managing Your Chronic Kidney Disease
January 17, 2019 20:43 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBIf you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, this is the podcast for you. Join us for an informative discussion on kidney health and learn what foods can help you maintain the health of your kidneys.
Heart Health 1: Managing Your Blood Pressure
January 17, 2019 18:03 - 20 minutes - 9.32 MBIf you are concerned about your blood pressure or have been told by your doctor to cut back on salt, this is the podcast for you. Join us for an informative chat about how sodium affects your blood pressure and learn simple ways you can work on lowering your numbers today.
Heart Health 2: Managing Your Cholesterol
January 17, 2019 17:46 - 13 minutes - 6.03 MBIf you are concerned about your cholesterol or have been told by your doctor to cut back on fatty foods, this is the podcast for you. Join us for an informative chat about how fat and cholesterol affect your cholesterol numbers and learn simple ways to work on lowering your numbers today.
Feeding Your 2-11 Year Old
January 17, 2019 17:32 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBIf you’ve ever had questions about how to feed your toddler or preteen (or those in-between), this is the podcast for you. We will focus on what to feed, how to feed, and when to feed your child and provide tips for parents who are struggling with a picky eater or a child who over or under eats.
In the Aisles: Winter Food Trends
January 11, 2019 03:01 - 20 minutes - 9.56 MBJoin the in-store nutritionists for a lively discussion about what's new and exciting in the food industry, what fun products you should be looking for in the grocery aisles this season, and how to add the season's best produce to your menu.
Nutrition Myth Busting
January 02, 2019 18:46 - 18 minutes - 8.44 MBIf you have a hard time sorting through all the nutrition information swirling around on social media and in the news, this is the podcast for you. On this episode, we’ll answer the top questions we receive from customers and address some of the biggest misconceptions about food and food experts.
Managing Your Weight
December 27, 2018 21:37 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBJoin us for a discussion on how to better manage your weight through simple lifestyle changes. We will discuss how to moving towards a healthier diet and provide practical tips to meet your weight goals. If you want to learn how to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, this is the podcast for you.