Dr. Grandma discusses why we need to replace calorie dense food with foods close to nature to help our children out of the childhood obesity epidemic.

Mary Ireland talks about the importance of exercise for children.

Dr. Grandma shares information to help you sustain a healthy heart. In addition, she shares a recipe for Curly Mustard Greens and Onions – part of a heart healthy meal.

Mary Ireland discusses NEAT ways to burn calories and up your metabolism without exercising. She also shares a recipe for Delightful Flourless Orange Cake.

Mary Ireland discusses the number of Americans afflicted by lifestyle related illnesses as reported in the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010, the role of added sugars and the Erythritol alternative.

Dr. Grandma reviews the highlights of the new Dietary Guidelines. In addition, she shares a recipe for Lively Colorful Fruits, Vegetables and Wheat Berries.

Dr. Grandma shares a no added sugar breakfast – sweet without ill-health.

Dr. Grandma discusses her dream of helping others improve their nutritional status. In addition, she shares a recipe for Flavorful Ratatouille Soup.

Dr. Grandma shares the joy of reading a NY Times article by Mark Bittman, who observes the benefits of eating actual food. In addition, she gives ideas for beginning to make permanent changes in eating and exercise – the end of the perennial quest for unsustainable quick weight-loss.

Mary Ireland discusses overcoming ingrained ideas about eating, including the use of small tapas type meals.