Nutricast Radio
NutricastTM Radio is a series of 10-15 minute ‘radio-style’ clips focused on nutrition issues facing Canadians today. Key experts are interviewed providing current, evidence-based information to help you stay abreast of nutrition research whether it's on-the-go or at your computer.
Protein and Satiety with Dr. Stuart Phillips
Higher protein diets have gained popularity as a weight loss and maintenance approach in recent years. Listen to Dr. Stuart Phillips, Professor at McMaster University, discusses the importance of protein in the diet and the link between protein and satiety.
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Is There a Link Between Red Meat and Cancer?
Dr. David Klurfeld, National Program Leader of Human Nutrition at the USDA, evaluates the research and discusses the science of red meat and cancer risk.
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Nutrient Profiling of Foods with Dr. Adam Drewnowski
Dr. Adam Drewnowski, Professor of Epidemiology & Medicine and Director of Nutritional Sciences Program at University of Washington, discusses nutrient profiling and the Nutrient Rich Food Index, a nutrient profiling system developed to guide consumers in making nutrient-dense food choices.
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What is Sarcopenia?
Dr. Douglas Paddon-Jones, Associate Professor at The University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Physical Therapy, Allied Health Sciences and Department of Internal Medicine, discusses the age-related loss in skeletal muscle and the important role protein plays.
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Health Benefits of Natural Trans Fats
Learn about the health benefits of natural trans fats with Dr. Catherine Field, Professor of Nutrition at the University of Alberta.
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Beef Radio - Healthy eating never sounded so good!
Registered Dietitian Hélène Charlebois delivers healthy and practical tips for nutrient-rich eating. Listen to Hélène's fresh perspective on preparing nutrient-rich lunches, dinners and lean beef for you and your family.*
Nutrient-Rich Lunches
Hélène offers practical tips for choosing nutrient-rich foods on-the-go and when packing a lunch. Brought to you by the Beef Information Centre.
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Nutrient-Rich Dinners
What to have for dinner? Listen to Hélène inspire and offer advice on how to build nutrient-rich dinners at home and away. Brought to you by the Beef Information Centre.
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Nutrient-Rich Lean Canadian Beef
Why lean Canadian beef? Listen to Hélène discuss beef's nutrient package, what cuts of beef to choose at the grocery store and why this protein fits into a healthy diet.
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*Hélène Charlebois is a Registered Dietitian specializing in Weight & Obesity Management. A graduate of McGill University in 1988, she embarked on her nutrition career in Kingston as a nutrition consultant in private practice forming her company now known as HC Nutrition Consulting & Wellness. Ottawa is now her home where she continues to consult as a nutrition expert to various food and pharmaceutical companies, health clinics, media outlets, government, executive health programs and worksite wellness initiatives. Her office is based out of the Ottawa Cardiovascular Centre where she has developed and launched the EMERALD Weight Management Program. The program specializes in obesity care with focus on Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) which is diet, exercise and lifestyle restructuring. Her patients call her "their life coach", helping them to become healthier.