Food for Thought with Jolie Root
by Jolie Root
Nutrition educator Jolie Root sifts through health news and research to bring you practical effective and delicious natural approaches to support heart health, a youthful sharp and healthy brain, and increased vitality at every age.
Episodes
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Food for Thought June 15 2018
Listen to Jolie review a study that found less aggression in the entire household when children took omega-3 EPA and DHA at a one gram daily dose for six months. Also hear benefits of vitamin B-12 and many suggestions for lifestyle measures to preserve cognition as we age. And whats so great…
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Food for Thought Sept 30 2016
Do you know your omega-3 levels? Salmon burger recipe. Mother's B vitamin levels reduce babies eczema. DHA intake during pregnancy improves child attention at age 5, be sure to get enough. What supplements to take after age 40.
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Food for Thought Sept 23 2016
Stress erases the benefits of healthy fats. Plastic derived endocrine disrupters suppress vitamin D levels. Vitamin K2 supports healthy arteries. DHA Omega-3 protects against amyloid and therefore Alzheimers. Surprising benefits of walking.
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Food for Thought with Jolie Root 8-5-2016
Omega-3s save your heart after a heart attack by reducing scarring and boosting function. Ethyl Ester fish oil and why it is different and preferred as RX fish oil...only you don't need a prescription. Healthy fats make you live longer. Fitness extends life. Low vitamin D levels predict risk of...
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Food for Thought with Jolie Root 9-16-2016
Listen as Jolie shares news on how a healthy diet, the Mediterranean Diet protects against Alzheimers and helps children read better in their early years in school. What to eat to help your vision, particularly if you have Glaucoma. Why kids should limit Sugar to 6 tsp daily and what to feed them...
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Statins yes or no? Belly fat begone!
High-dose ethyl ester omega-3 EPA/DHA protects the heart after a heart attack. Pregnant women aren’t getting enough omega-3. Vitamin D keeps low grade prostate cancer from becoming aggressive. Statins…they are over prescribed and have serious side effects. Do you really need to take them?...
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Food for Thought with Jolie Root 3-20-15
CoQ10 can save lives. The recommendations for vitamin D are off by a factor of ten! Experts weigh in on the sunshine vitamin. Olive oil in all it's glory. How wrong nutrition policy has been about saturated fat and cholesterol, hint...you should be eating butter and eggs.
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Food for Thought with Jolie Root 3-13-2015
Does fish oil raise your cholesterol? Why you might need an EPA only omega-3 Supplement. Spirulina is great for you. Alpha lipoic acid and EPA assist with weight loss. Yikes! High cholesterol and triglycerides block vitamin E. Green tea before bed helps you lose weight. Plant based diet with fish...
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Food for Thought with Jolie Root 2/27/2015
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder increases risk of dying prematurely. Pesticide exposure increases risk of ADHD. Coffee reduces the risk of MS. Heavy drinking in midlife increases stroke risk more than diabetes. Mediterranean Diet protects your brain. Omega-3’s and vitamin D are linked to...
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Food for Thought with Jolie Root 2/20/2015
More good news for healthy hearts. Black tea is good for your heart. Why we all need to drink more water. Foods that cause inflammation. And natural remedies to deal with it. Curcumin improves cholesterol levels in people with prediabetes.
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Food for Thought Feb 13 2015
Take good care of your heart. This may surprise you, it is time to put eggs back in the diet. The UD Dietary guidelines are finally changing their longstanding recommendations about cholesterol. Cholesterol in the diet does not increase heart risk. Vitamin D levels that are too low may increase...
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How to avoid infectious diseases, surgery or costly medical procedures for pennies a day.
Scared of Ebola? Don't panic! What you must do to power up your immune system and which virus is 10,000 times more likely than Ebola to kill people in the USA. Supplements. We cannot afford to ignore their benefits! How specific and very inexpensive supplements would enable us to save billions on...
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Food for Thought with Jolie Root 8-15-14
There is a real danger in taking acetaminophen during pregnancy. Find out why this is a drug to avoid if you are expecting. Are you stressed? Is it because you are not getting key nutrients that support better adaptation to stressors? Find out what they are and how to get them. And learn how to...
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Episode 8 August 1 Growing concerns about Statins, dangers of night lights and immune boosting foods.
Growing doubts about statins, is there another way to safely lower cholesterol? Tocotrienol Vitamin E, an overlooked nutrient that protects the brain. Night shifts and night lights may be creating treatment resistant cancers. How to raise glutathione levels and what the heck is glutathione…
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Episode 7 July 18 Brain Power Have a healthy smile, the worst food for stressed snacking.
How DHA Omega-3 is linked to better oral health, and how omega-3s are linked to better digestive health. Also vitamin C has been in the news. Consider it a lifesaver. A new study found that organic foods are higher in nutrient content. Which fruits and veggies are MOST important to purchase...
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Episode 6 Interview with Dr. Bruce Holub. Doses for brain health. Omega-3s in eggs vs Krill.
An interview with a rockstar of Omega-3 research, Dr Bruce Holub from University of Guelph in Toronto. We will be talking about omega-3 benefits and challenges we face in having our children here in North America have dangerously low levels of EPA and DHA. I will also be talking about this: More...
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Episode 2 Bruce Holub and the safety of Omega-3. Heart and brain health support with EPA and DHA.
Reduce your risk of heart attack by raising your Omega-3 and vitamin D blood levels. How much is enough? Are these supplements safe? Nutritionist and nurse Jolie Root provides clear guidelines for healthy choices that support vibrant health at any age. World class nutrition scientist Dr Bruce…
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Episode 5 SuperFoods and Spices for Longevity, & Evils of Artificial Sweeteners.
On this edition of Food for Thought I will be talking about the importance of sitting less. Which vegetable protects the prostate and what foods are the strongest Cancer fighters. Also what happens to the brain when you have a high Aspartame intake? What about Splenda is it any better? And how a...
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Episode 4
Today I am tackling public health enemy number one...SUGAR! I'll be talking about why it is such a problem and why it has gone from a personal responsibility issue to a public health issue, and what it costs each and every one of us. I will also give you ten great ideas/recipe hints for adding...
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Episode 3 May 2 2014
Jolie shares small lifestyle changes that deliver big results. How to measure success in the state of your health without stepping on a scale. And how to boost creativity by up to 60% with this one simple activity.
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Food for Thought with Jolie Root 12-19-13
A conversation with Bruce Holub. Omega-3s. A natural answer for heart risk, depression and healthy aging.