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3 Simple Plant-Based Swaps to Improve Heart Health
A hotdog that’s made from carrots? Before jumping to conclusions, hear nutritionist Ashley Reinke out. Processed foods that are high in saturated fats—like animal products and pastries—are okay in moderation, but we should really try to replace them with plant-based goodies. So she’s showing us three healthy plant-based swaps for coffee creamer, salad dressing, and hot dog meat to incorporate...
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Nutrition Tips for a Better Night's Sleep
Having trouble sleeping? Believe it or not, your diet may have something to do with it. Nutritionist Ashley Reinke-Hawk is helping us get a good night’s sleep by sharing foods to avoid eating prior to bedtime and foods that are natural sources of melatonin. Sweet dreams!
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3 Superfoods to Boost Immunity
The saying “you are what you eat” is especially true as we look for ways to stay healthy this winter. If you’re looking for ways to jumpstart your immune system, registered dietician Patricia Bannan is giving us the scoop on three superfoods to stock up on and easy ways to incorporate them into recipes.
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Top 5 Vitamin D-Rich Foods to Support Immunity
Even in sunny California, many people are vitamin D-deficient. It’s not just sun exposure that activates this important nutrient that’s been proven to have promising benefits to our immune systems. It’s also diet, which is why nutrition expert Liz Shaw is back to share some whole foods that are natural sources of vitamin D to support our immune health during...
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Stock Up on These 9 Healthy Foods to Boost Your Immune System During Coronavirus, Says Doctor and Dietitian
As cases of coronavirus continue to rise, taking daily precautions such as washing your hands, social distancing, exercising and getting enough sleep is key to lowering risk of infection. But maintaining a healthy diet to help boost your immune system may also give you an edge.
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Don't Try the Sirtfood Diet Just Because it Worked for Adele (and More Nutrition Tips for 2021)
Adele saw great results on the Sirtfood diet, but is it worth it? Probably not. And should you be boosting your Vitamin D? In this pandemic? Heck yeah. Our nutrition experts weigh in on which habits to keep and which ones to ditch in 2021.
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Easy Tips For Decoding a Nutrition Label
For the average American nutrition labels are perplexing and overwhelming leaving us playing “guessing games” on what to consume. Health expert Christine Lusita shares the ingredients we should instantly reject and tips on how to make food labels easy to decode so we can keep our bodies healthy.
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Moving Forward: How the ‘Fit for Us' Wellness Initiative is Empowering the Black Community
The lack of health resources in Black communities has been a growing concern that has only magnified with the pandemic. Coach Percell Dugger is the co-founder of “Fit for Us” which advocates for Black fitness professionals and under-served communities through consulting services to provide better opportunities for industry success.
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How Two Los Angeles Entrepreneurs Are Fighting America's Food Desert Crisis
In 2018, one analysis found there were four liquor stores for every grocery store in South Los Angeles. That’s why the Healthy Neighborhood Market Network is transforming liquor stores into healthy food stores—without getting rid of the liquor. Twelve miles away in Compton, Roland Jackson is also on a mission to provide locals with healthy food options. NBCLX’s Cody Broadway...
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I'll Have What They're Having
Ever wonder what Gabrielle Union and her superstar hubby Dwayne Wade eat to stay in shape? Chef Richard Ingraham shares some secrets with Danielle Nottingham.
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Healthy Cleanse That Reduces PMS
A 14-day digestion reboot that’s good for your gut health, beauty, and PMS symptoms! Amber Pfister talks to the co-founders of Project Chi.
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Chomp On This: Guilt-Free Nachos
Nachos don’t have to be loaded in calories and fat! Amber Pfister chats with Chef Jamie Gwen about how to make healthy nachos – with a Mediterranean twist!
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New Breakfast Trend: Pancake Cereal!
Malou Nubla Zooms with nutritionist Ashley Reinke-Hawk about a fun new breakfast idea – pancake cereal!
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Preserve Your Veggies In A Snap
Save your vegetables before they spoil! Malou Nubla takes us to Oakland to learn the process of preserving veggies.
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Savory Shrimp Wraps Without The Guilt
Stress-eating without the guilt or the gut! Amber Pfister and Chef Jamie Gwen show us how to make simple and healthy shrimp lettuce wraps.
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No-Bake Brownie Energy Balls
Ross Thomas is revved up with a ball of energy he made all by himself! Check out one of his family’s favorite fueling snacks – no bake energy balls.
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Lose The Quarantine 15 With This Diet
Heather and Dr. Terry Dubrow are back with a new method to lose that quarantine weight gain! Danielle Nottingham talks to the authors of ‘The Dubrow Keto Fusion Diet’.
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Boost Your Breakfast With This Power Bowl
Chef Jamie Gwen shares her favorite new breakfast with Amber Pfister: a blueberry quinoa bowl
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Edible Wildflowers In Your Backyard
Our resident road warrior Ross Thomas and his wife explore the beauty of California wildflowers and which ones you can safely eat.
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Time To ‘Tone It Up'!
Don’t let the quarantine keep you from staying fit and eating healthy! Amber Pfister talks to the two women who created “Tone It Up” and how it can help you with fitness and nutrition goals.