28 OCT 2014 · Do you get confused when you walk into the grocery store and try to figure out what food you should buy for your family? Well we are going to learn all about the milk you drink and dairy you consume. What does homogenized, fortified, pasteurized, ultra pasteurized and raw mean? What is best for me, whole, 2%, 1% or skim milk. What are the cows eating and how are they treated? We are going to cover these topics and more. My knowledgeable guest certified Naturopath and Nutritionist, Dr. David Getoff, will clear up any questions and misconceptions you might have on the topic. World cheese award winner, Julian Pearce from Soledad Goats farm is going to teach us how to make delicious goat cheese. Jack Ford from Taj Farms, he owns an organic poultry and livestock farm is also raising goats and he tells us what it takes to raise your own goats. So, come on, get curious like me! Let’s find out what’s in the food we eat and drink!

20 OCT 2014 · What is all the fuss about Gluten? I want to know! So many people are buying the gluten-free food but they really aren’t sure why. This show is about what you need to know about this protein found that is found in certain grains that could be causing havoc on your body. Naturopath and Nutritionist, Dr. David Getoff is going to set the record straight on my SIMPLE HEALTH segment. Mary Kay Waters, owner “Water’s Catering” and 4 gourmet-to go-shops in the San Diego area, will give us some pointers on cooking without gluten and some yummy recipes. She has been gluten free for years and has first hand experience.

13 OCT 2014 · Yeast, sometimes referred to as Candida, is fueled by excessive antibiotic usage, eating too much sugar and consuming to many carbohydrate rich foods. Yeast overgrowth can result in fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, yeast infections, chronic sinus issues, autoimmune illnesses and Auto Brewery Syndrome and can be a major contributing factor of ADD, ADHD, Autism and other neurological and behavioral problems in children. Dr. Anup Kanodia is a MD who is certified in Functional Medicine, has had lots of success personalizing treatments, which cures yeast over growth.

6 OCT 2014 · Growing up I was told that whole wheat bread was nutritious, full of fiber and beneficial but lately it is all over the news that cereals, breads, crackers and pastas, are making America fat and sick, no matter if it is made from whole or refined grains. Which is it? My guest Dr Anup Kanodia is a functional medicine doctor and a classically trained physician. He observes the effects grains are having on his patients.

29 SEP 2014 · The World Health Organization says the cost of treating chronic disease will rise to 47 trillion dollars annually. 75% of disease is modifiable – driven by lifestyle factors. We need a new paradigm that treats accordingly. What if you visited your doctor and instead of giving you a pill he personalized your treatment through adjusting your diet, stress and toxicity level? Functional Medicine is becoming more popular and James Maskell, the founder of Revive Primary Care, is on a mission to put health back into the hands of the patient.

22 SEP 2014 · The future of food is the future of our planet. A better, cleaner and fairer world begins with what we put on our plates and our daily choices determine the future of the environment, economy and society. Richard McCarthy, the executive director of Slow Food USA, embodies the phrase think globally act locally! If you care about local farmers, ranchers, fishermen; animal welfare; the joy of a shared meal; preserving food culture; protecting the environment or avoiding GMOs, then you are a Slow Food Patron!

15 SEP 2014 · Shouldn’t we have the right to grow our own food? It makes sense to encourage local farmers. Randy Buchler almost lost his right to farm. Now a food freedom activist and board member for the Michigan Small Farm Council, Richard is working hard on strengthening the local food system. He volunteers much of his time working on creating an awareness of regulatory agencies attempts to strip us of our Food rights. Randy works with farmers having Right to Farm issues as well stopping policy changes that will negatively impact small farms. Lets take control of our own food supply! Together we can make a difference.

2 SEP 2014 · One way to stretch this summer season is dehydrating your harvest. You can cross junk food and expensive store-bought snacks off your family's shopping list and add to your cupboard homemade, preservative-free fruit leathers, candied apricots, beef jerkies, "sun" dried tomatoes, banana chips, and so much more! For over three decades Mary T. Bell has promoted food drying throughout North and Central America by writing books and inspiring students. Drying your food saves you money, and minimizes the demands on the planet, plus it tastes really good! It is never too late to start dehydrating your food.

26 AUG 2014 · SAVING SEASONS IN A JAR The end of summer is around the corner and if you are growing food like me, you probably are harvesting more than you can consume or give away. Cecelia Borland has been preserving her harvest since she was a young girl. Watching her parents and grandparents can, freeze, jam and pickle all through the summer and then carrying on the tradition. Cecelia can teach us a thing or two about making summer last a little longer by capturing it’s essence in a jar.

18 AUG 2014 · Have you ever wished for a simpler, less stressful life? A world based on the principles of sustainability changes how we build our homes, grow our food, use energy and treat each other. Reverting back to the past might sound unrealistic in today’s world, but it isn’t completely impossible. Tim Thomas is a Shoshone Indian and lives with his wife Kathy on a reservation in Wyoming. Like their ancestors before them, the Thomas’ started living off the land, saving seeds, preserving their harvests for the long winter ahead of them. Their goal is to become completely sustainable, but it didn’t happen overnight.