One Real Good Thing with Ellie Krieger

Dermatologist Dr. Diane Madfes explains how going overboard with skin treatments can backfire, and she outlines a pared down, minimalist skin care routine for maximum glow. Dr. Madfes is a board-certified dermatologist with an office in uptown Manhattan. An admired physician in the field, as well as Ellie’s personal dermatologist, Dr. Madfes is a published author of medical research and has been quoted in various magazines, as well as on television and radio programs. Her recent focuses are on menopausal skin issues, preventive aging modalities and wound healing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for an easier, more enticing way to plan and prep healthy meals? Lisa Bryan’s got you covered. She began meal prepping several years ago, but she quickly became tired of eating leftovers and wasting food. At the same time, she realized she needed to "downshift" the accelerated pace of her life so she flipped the script on meal prep by focusing on individual ingredients. On a whim, she posted a video to YouTube that went viral and she realized how many people were out there, just like her, who wanted a fresh approach to meal planning. Now she is celebrating the release of her book “Downshiftology Healthy Meal Prep: 100+ Make-Ahead Recipes and Quick-Assembly Meals (Clarkson Potter). She’s here to share her best meal-prep tricks and tips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think eating less salt means sacrificing flavor? It doesn’t have to be that way! Yes, salt is an important ingredient for a multitude of reason, but many of us get way too much. On this episode, nationally recognized nutrition expert and cookbook author Maya Feller talks with Ellie about how she balances salt intake in her own life, and they share key ways to build flavor healthfully while relying less on the salt shaker. Maya Feller is a registered dietitian nutritionist who received her Masters of Science in clinical nutrition at New York University, shares her approachable, real food based solutions to millions of people through regular speaking engagements, writing in local and national publications, via her social media, and as a national nutrition expert on Good Morning America, GMA3: What You Need to Know and more. Her latest book is “Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World” (goop Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we’re talking about the most nutritious, environmentally friendly food in the world that you are probably not eating: seaweed. Guests Kate Geagan, an award-winning dietitian, sustainable nutrition pioneer, and co-founder of the non-profit Food + Planet, and Sachi Singh, the founder of Rootless, a trailblazing company which makes delicious seaweed-powered whole food nutrition bites, explain why seaweed is so good for us and the planet, and inspire us with easy, delicious ways to enjoy it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Buettner discovered the five places in the world –dubbed blue zones hotspots – where people live the longest, healthiest lives. In this episode he inspires us to eat more of what he calls the #1 longevity food. Listen to find out what that is and how to make the most of it. Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author who now works in partnership with municipal governments, large employers, and health insurance companies to implement Blue Zones Projects in communities, workplaces, and universities. Blue Zones Projects are well-being initiatives that apply lessons from the Blue Zones to entire communities. by focusing on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. The program has dramatically improved the health of more than 5 million Americans to date. In his new book “Blue Zones American Kitchen” Buettner uncovers the traditional roots of plant-forward cuisine in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ellie reveals what she believes is the single most important thing most of us can do to eat better: double down on vegetables. Whether you are a vegetable beginner or already love them, she has you covered with easy ideas and inspirations to take it to the next level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real, irresistible desserts sweetened entirely by fruit ---with no added sugars as all—sounds like an impossibility, but pastry chef Brian Levy, author of Good and Sweet: A New Way to Bake with Naturally Sweet Ingredients proves it can be done. He shares his tips, tricks and ideas for better baking, just in time for the holidays. Levy spent years making pastries the traditional way –with loads of refined sugar-- in top notch restaurants, but he discovered another world of desserts that few bakers have explored, where there is no need for cane sugar, maple syrup, honey or any artificial sweeteners. Instead he ingeniously deploys fruit (fresh, dried and juiced) and other unrefined, naturally sweet ingredients, to create sweet treats whose flavor is enriched by whole food ingredients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the holiday season it’s easy to fall into the trap of drinking too much. But what's the definition of “too much"? What does drinking in moderation actually mean? Luckily, celebrated dietitian Kathleen Zelman is here to help us understand it all and provide strategies on how to drink more mindfully this season and beyond. Kathleen Zelman MPH, RDN, LD, is a food, nutrition and media communication consultant, an advisor to the Distilled Spirits Council, the co-host of the ‘True Health Revealed’ podcast, and owner of No Nonsense Nutrition, LLC. She is also the former director of nutrition for WebMD where she helped build their state-of-the-art food, diet and nutrition portal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One easy thing you can do to bring balance to the holidays, both health- and flavor-wise, is to focus on fresh. That doesn’t mean putting out boring salads or lame vegetable trays—it means making dishes that are vibrant and festive, crunchy, juicy and exciting. Food writer and recipe developer Ann Taylor Pittman shares her tips for making fresh, healthy holiday dishes that will be first to get gobbled up. Ann Taylor Pittman, a long-time food writer, food editor, and recipe developer who has won two James Beard Foundation Awards. She was at Cooking Light magazine for 20 years, where she rose to oversee all food content as well as the operation of the Test Kitchen, developing thousands of gold-standard healthy recipes. She is also the author of Everyday Whole Grains. She now writes and creates recipes for Food & Wine, Southern Living, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Virginia Willis has transformed her life since starting her health journey in 2019. She is now happier mentally and physically, and she has maintained a 65 pound weight loss. Willis has become a cheerleader for those wanting to make their own life changes, saying “If a French-trained Southern chef can do it, you can, too!”  She says a key to success is build guardrails to keep you on your healthy path. List to learn what she means by that---and prepare to be inspired! Willis is a James Beard award-winning cookbook author and television personality, Her books include Fresh Start, Secrets of the Southern Table, Lighten Up, Y’all, Bon Appétit, Y’all, Basic to Brilliant, Y’all, Okra, and GritsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.