Healthy Living by Giant Podcast

Your 15 minute insider peek to the Healthy Living Team's handpicked favorites, can't miss deals and better for you meal solutions that save you time and money

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This Week's Handpicked by the Healthy Living Team

Waterloo Fruit Flavor Sparking Waters - 3 Guiding Stars

Envy Apples - 3 Guiding Stars

Primal Kitchen Avocado Mayo & More - Guiding Star Rated

*Handpicked products are sponsored by Envy apples, Waterloo, Primal Kitchen

This Week's Sales Flyer: Savings - Weekly Ad | Giant

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Paul Silva from Australian Lamb and Beef joins the nutritionists to share the Aussie ranch to table story and provide insights on how their sustainable practices impact flavor and quality. We'll also share details on how you can join the team for a cook-along to make Aussie lamb and earn 1000 flexible rewards points - details in the show notes.  

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Australian Beef & Lamb US | Aussie Beef & Lamb | North America 

Paul's Favorite: Moroccan Lamb Shank Tagine | Aussie Beef & Lamb | North America 

Sign up for Cook-Along: Try Something New Cook-Along Series Tickets, Multipl...

Get an insider's peek at the hottest products for Fall recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious. They're all Guiding Stars Rated (or good to pair with a Guiding Star rated option) and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt!

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Game Day Snacks

Trio Bakery Spinach and Cheese Borek Bites

Mama Lycha Pork and Cheese Pupusas

Smackin' Sunflower Seeds - Backyard BBQ 1GSm Garlic Parm 3GS

Grapes From California...

Workplace survival isn't just about project deadlines and meetings - it's about knowing how to incorporate healthy habits throughout the workday so Isa and Leslie,  Giant's Heathy Living Workplace Wellness Experts are here to discuss the top workplace challenges and some simple solutions!

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Resources and Organizational Health Assessment Tools 

Giant Healthy Living Workplace Wellness Programs: healthyliving@giantfood.com. 

Workplace Health Promotion | Workplace Health | CDC

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Summer  recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious.  They're Guiding Stars Rated (or good to pair with a Guiding Star rated option) and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt!

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·      Caputo & Guest mushrooms - King oyster & steakhouse mix (king oyster, maitake, pearl oyster)

·      Handpicked: Little Leaf Farms - Welcome to Greater Greens

·      Mission Jumbo Avocados 3GS

·      Handpicked: Shady Brook Farms Ground Turkey: ...

Get to know the Artists who designed our Local Artist Reusable Bags and learn more about the Giant Cares reuseable bag initiative which supports community organizations. This year's program features artists from Maryland (Janna Morton), DC (Doudgy Charmant and Sara Conedera), Virginia (Eric "E$" Dolgas) and Delaware (Brittany Coleman).

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In this episode, we unpack the growing movement of regenerative agriculture and how it's transforming the way our food is grown. It's all about feeding families, not landfills, by choosing foods that are grown smarter and used more fully. We'll spotlight real food brands using regenerative methods and show you how to find them in store.

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Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for spring recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and chosen to give you a boost of nutrition (Guiding Stars-rated) or save you money - and sometimes both! When you're looking to try something new, #GiantHasIt! #GiantShelfie

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March is National Nutrition Month and the perfect time to discuss the new "healthy" definition guidelines from the FDA and the new proposed requirements for nutritional labeling on the front of food packaging. Join registered dietitians Mandy and Thu from the Healthy Living Team and Guiding Stars Director Julie Greene to sort through the programs and learn how to shop for better health.

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Whether your goal is to lower your blood pressure, improve your cholesterol or both, we have 6 tips to improve your heart health in under 30 days. The Healthy Living Team offers shopping and eating tips and a few lifestyle changes that are easy to achieve and will have lasting benefits that you (and your heart) will love.

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Heart Disease | Heart Disease | CDC

8 Things You Can Do to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke | American Heart Association

Heart disease prevention: Strategies to keep your heart healthy - Mayo Clinic

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Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for winter recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious. They're all Guiding Stars Rated and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt!

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Try Something New Cook-Along - 2nd Thursday Each Month

Try Something New Blog | Giant

If January has you rethinking your resolutions and how you might live a little bit healthier in 2025, we've got a few tips on how we can be "Healthier Together." Learn about our annual Healthier Together series on this week's podcast and why little steps can lead to Giant rewards. The live series started January 8, but you can start anytime as each class is also available on-demand.  Link in the description. 

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D.C. Artist Doudgy Charmant joins the Healthy Living Team to discuss his new mural in the Ward 8 Giant, what it means to be an artist, and how art impacts a community.

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With so much information out there about the "best" way to shop and eat, it can be hard to sort fact from fiction. Join us as we discuss the top misconceptions that "trick" even the savviest shopper and find out whether your shopping list has some surprising treats!

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Myth Busting Part 1: What about arsenic in rice and baby food? Organic vs conventional? Check out our last podcast: , Don't be April Fooled: Top Food Misconceptions (libsyn.com)

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Fall recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious.  They're all Guiding Stars Rated (or good to pair with a Guiding Star rated option) and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt!

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Back to School

Learn about the rich Hispanic communities in the greater Baltimore-Washington from Isa Carrizales - nutritionist on the Healthy Living team. Particularly, we will talk about Salvadoran heritage, which can be seen and felt strongly in the DMV. Isa will share her top Salvadoran picks when you want to try something new, along with Salvadoran-inspired dishes, and all about our Healthy Living Team's Spanish services.

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Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Summer recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious.  They're all Guiding Stars (GS) Rated (or good to pair with a Guiding Star rated option) and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt!

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Ben's Chili Bowl (Local) Chili con carne, turkey chili, chili sauce - to make a chili dogs

Peaches (Local) grilled and...

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for spring recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious. They're all Guiding Stars Rated and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt!

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Learn how brain health and your cognitive ability are impacted by your food and lifestyle choices with Maggie Moon, registered dietitian and author of The MIND Diet: A Scientific Approach to Enhancing Brain Function and Helping Prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia. She shares the latest scientific research on cognitive decline and Alzheimer's and offers simple strategies to incorporating the MIND Diet into your eating routine.

Link: Wk 6 2.2.24 Brain Health The Mind Diet and More.mp3

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Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for winter recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious.  They're all Guiding Stars Rated and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt!

Link: Wk 4 TSN Winter.mp3

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·       AeroFarms micro kale sweet + wholesome

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Food As Medicine is all about feeding your body better-for-you foods for improved health. Listen in and learn about the Healthy Living Team's top 12 "Super Foods" you should be adding to your cart and why. 

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Top 12 Foods: Cruciferous vegetables, dark leafy greens, berries, avocado, garlic, legumes, nuts/seeds, kefir, olive oil, salmon, spices (turmeric, ginger and cinnamon), green tea.

Healthier Together: Food As Medicine | Giant (giantfood.com) features live and virtual classes, store tours, and cook-alongs on brain and gut health, inflammation, and super foods. 

Janu...

Sabrina Tadele, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Capital Area Food Bank, walks us through the 2023 CAFB Hunger Report which provides insights on food insecurity and inequity in the Greater Washington region. She redefines what being food insecure means - can be short term and prevalent in families who earn over 100k a year - and ways we can be a better neighbor and support communities in need though programs like Giant Food's 'Lend a Hand for Hunger" register round up program.

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Learn about the flavors of India from Jamie Joshua our Manager of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Giant and her mom Sara Joshua from the Kerala Table YouTube series and website. If you've ever wanted to try making Indian food at home, this episode will give you the confidence - and resources - you'll need to get started.

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Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Fall recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products feature seasonal fall flavors and can't miss items that are Guiding Stars Rated for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt!

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Giant Flexible Rewards: Rewards Overview | Giant (giantfood.com)

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Learn about the rich Hispanic communities in the greater Baltimore-Washington from Isa Carrizales - nutritionist on the Healthy Living team. She'll share local inspired dishes, her top picks when you want to try something new and ways to earn more Flexible Rewards this Month on top Latin Products. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Mid-September to Mid-October.

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Whether you're looking to feed your family on a budget, get a fast meal on the table, or try something new, Savory Magazine (Giant Food's in store publication) is an amazing free resource. Learn how this glossy, photo-filled publication packed with better for you recipes, cooking tips, and can't miss product recommendations comes together each month and ways you can plan your meal times utilizing the magazine and online database.

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Learn all about the iconic restaurant and historical landmark Ben's Chili Bowl from founder Virginia Ali and her daughter Vida. They share Ben's story, how their community restaurant became a focal point during the civil rights movement and Giant Food's role in bringing chili and spicy half smokes to customers across the mid-Atlantic.

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Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Summer recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products this month are can't miss new items paired with local farmers and producers from right here in the mid-Atlantic. There are hundreds of ways to enjoy the region's best without ever leaving your neighborhood. #GiantHasIt!

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Get an insider's peek at how the annual festival of BBQ and Music comes together for the unofficial kick-off to summer in the DMV – this year with a 90s twist featuring break dancers, skateboarders, and DJ Jazzy Jeff. 1000 feet of sampling, 100 vendors, 3 music stages, an official BBQ Competition sanctioned by the Official Kansas City BBQ Society and so much more!

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Dr. Enid Chung Roemer, Associate Scientist and Deputy Director, Institute for Health and Productivity Studies at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health discusses why workplace wellness is so important - particularly now that so many workers have moved online – and offers great tips and resources for incorporating more wellness into your workspace.

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Resources

Organizational Health Assessment Tools

No matter where you are in the "GIANT" backyard there are so many amazing places to get moving or maybe slow down and relax. So tune in and learn how the Healthy Living Team "finds their local" in the greater MD- DE -VA and DC areas to walk, bike, climb and kayak. And, of course, we'll talk snacks to fuel your journey.

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Maryland:

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Spring recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious. They're all Guiding Stars Rated and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt!

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Our local waterways provide an abundance of fresh seafood like oysters, striped bass and blue crabs. But what happens when an apex predator is introduced and threatens to eat all of our favorites? You eat them too! Stephanie Pazzaglia from J.J. McDonnell & Co., explains how this Maryland-based seafood provider works every day to protect our waterways (and blue crabs) from the invasive Blue Catfish, and shares the rich history of the company and its commitment to sustainability from fin to tail. Sustainable Seafood: #100%atGiant

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Learn about the significance of food at the Passover table and the true purpose of the seder plate (hint: it's about freedom) from Stephanie Weishaar, Cantor at Kol Nefesh in Columbia, Maryland. Passover begins Wednesday, April 5and ends Thursday, April 13.

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· Learn about Stephanie Weishaar, Cantor: https://www.kolnefesh.org/about-us

· Kol Nefesh in Columbia, Maryland .

· Recordings of previous High Holiday sermons (https://www.kolnefesh.org/sermons)

· Learn more about Passover:

What does it mean to be a good neighbor? Listen in as Jon Arons, Giant Food's Manager of Communications and Community Relations joins us to discuss how Giant works in our communities throughout the area we serve every single day and our commitment to transparency with the release of our Better Neighbor Report this month.

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To access the current and past Better Neighbor Report, go to www.giantfood.com/community

Learn about the significance of food at the Lenten table and the true purpose of sacrificing during lent (hint: it's about empathy) from Dina van Klaveren, Rector at St Andrew's Episcopal Church in Glenwood, and Priest-in-charge at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Poplar Springs, Maryland. Learn where Easter baskets, Filet O'Fish, hot cross buns and those colored eggs fit into Lent. Lent starts Wednesday, February 22 and ends Saturday, April.

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Tiffany Majors,  GBUL President and CEO , and Shea Ewell, GBUL Executive Operations Manager, join Mandy and Emily from the Healthy Living Team to talk about how we can all contribute to improving the health of our communities by working together. 

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Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Winter recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are perfect for keeping it simple and nutritious.  They're all Guiding Stars Rated and perfect for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt!

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Food banks and food pantries are top of mind as we focus on supporting our partners in the DC, MD, DE and VA areas who have high needs during this season. Learn more about our round up at the register campaign which supports area food banks from Dan Wolk, Giant Community Affairs, and Cathy Kanefsky, President and CEO of the Delaware Food Bank, one of our round-up the beneficiaries.

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Giant is dedicated to fighting against hunger and food insecurity, donating $980,000 from the Giant Family Foundation and over four million pounds of food donations...

Join Mandy and Emily from the Healthy Living Team to learn 3 easy ways to eat healthier in 2023. They'll also share how you can join the whole team to get a jump start on your new year's resolutions.

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Healthier Together Program: Whether you'd like to move more, spend less, try something new, or even get more organized, our Healthier Together program can help! Join us for a live interactive class or watch a recorded session when it works best for you. The series starts January 16 - but you can join anytime!

Register...

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Fall recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products feature seasonal fall flavors and cant miss items that are Guiding Stars Rated for when you are looking to try something new. #GiantHasIt! 

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It's National Seafood month which means it's a great opportunity to learn more about the fisherWOMEN who fish the cold waters of Alaska to bring sustainable seafood to Giant.  Julianne Curry and Hannah Heimbuch share their insights on how women are changing the face of fishing through advocacy and leadership and what it means for Alaska to be the backbone of the sustainable seafood movement.

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Giant's local mushroom provider, Tony D'Amico from To-Jo Mushrooms, joins us to discuss how mushrooms are grown, tips for cooking with mushrooms, and how the Italians (including his great grandfather ) worked with the Quakers to build Kennett Square, PA into the Mushroom Capital of the World.

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Liz Willey, Category Manager for Health and Beauty Care at Giant Food and the women-owned producers of Biggs and Featherbelle and Shea Radiance join us to discuss why supporting local women and local businesses can have a huge impact on our community and the world at large. Local beauty care?  #GiantHasIt!

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Biggs & Featherbelle® – Health Conscious Body Care® (biggsandfeather.com)

SHOP: Biggs & Featherbelle at Giant Food

Shea Moisture & Shea Butter Skincare Products USA – Shea Radiance

SHOP: Shea Radiance at Giant Food

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Summer recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products this month come from local farmers and producers right here in the mid-Atlantic.  There are hundreds of ways to enjoy the region's best without ever leaving your neighborhood. #GiantHasIt!

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Local Shopping List:

Rick Manzi, a winning BBQ master and Marine Veteran shares his insights on what to look out for at the 30th Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle in DC on June 25th and 26th, offers some tips he's gathered competing in BBQ competitions across the US, and shares why the event's beneficiary, USO Metro, is so near and dear to his heart.

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June is Pride month, a time to celebrate LGBTQ culture, achievements and activism through organized activities, including film festivals, art exhibits, parades, concerts and even Giant Food Cook-alongs. Join Giant Food's own Adrienne Khomphengchan and Jon Arons from the pride business resource group to learn what Giant is doing to be a better ally and ways you can join in on the celebrations.

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To learn more about Pride Month or find additional ways to get involved, check out the following resources:<...

May is Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the perfect time to gather around the table to celebrate the uniqueness of the AAPI culture. Giant Food Associates Thu Huynh from the Healthy Living Team, Sujin Roberge from the Pharmacy team and Don Le from the produce and floral merchandising team share what it means to be Asian American and how their heritage influences their daily eating.

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Thu 's Favorite Recipes (Vietnamese)

Where do expired foods go? How does a grocery store reduce food waste? What is Giant Food doing to reduce the carbon footprint of the foods they sell? Steven Jennings, Ahold Delhaize USA's Brand Lead for Health & Sustainability answers these questions and more on this week's Earth Day podcast.

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Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Spring recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are simple ways to make meeting your healthier eating goals easy!  #GiantHasIt!

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GS Rated Pick Me Ups/Caffeine Favorites

What does "Food as Medicine" mean when it comes to improving nutrition security? Sidney Daigle from the Institute for Public Health Innovation and Brittney Drakeford from The Capital Market, a community-based farmers' market, share how hyper-local programs like Prince George's Fresh are helping our neighbors in the DMV have better access to healthy foods.

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Sleep is crucial to your health and wellness - but are you doing everything you can to optimize your zz's? Join us as we explore the benefits of sleep, strategies to improve the quality of sleep, and what to do when you need help. We'll also cover some fun facts - like why do we wake up before we get to the good part of our dreams.

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What does "Food as Medicine" mean and how can you use this philosophy for long term health and well-being? Dietitian Garrick Brown from Guiding Stars joins us in the discussion about Food as Medicine - how it can be preventive to encourage health and how food as medicine can be used for management of disease and treatment. #100thEpisode

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Kimmie Singh, known as the "Body Positive Dietitian," is an unapologetically fat woman of color who believes in body positivity and fat liberation. In other words, she doesn't think bodies need fixing — rather, they need healing from a society that makes them feel wrong for existing. In this episode, she shares how loving yourself helps you love others.

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Dietitians from the Healthy Living Team review US News & World Report's annual "Top Diets" rankings and shares insights on the top 5 eating patterns: the Mediterranean Diet, the DASH Diet, the Flexitarian Diet, the MIND Diet, and the TLC Diet.

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Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Winter recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products are simple ways to make meeting your healthier eating goals easy! Best of all, they are all shelf or freezer stable. #GiantHasIt!

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Register for our "Try Something New Cook-Along" here

Breakfast Made Easy with Guiding Stars

Learn more about Dry January, the annual worldwide challenge that urges people to abstain from alcohol for the month of January. Laura Silverman, founder of Booze Free in DC and Zero Proof Nation joins us to discuss how to participate and offers her best tips and strategies for success.

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It's that time of year again when we start talking about the decadence of the holiday season and ways to stay healthy-ish. This Episode Thu, Emily, and Angela share their best tips for a healthy-ish holiday - jeopardy style.

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Nutrition

Physical Health

Dr. Paulo Pinho, Chair of the National Jingle Bell Run Committee joins us to give us insight to all the fun happening at this year's event, insight on why events like these are funding the research to find a cure, and why arthritis is more than a disease of old age.

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Dr. Deborah Norris from the D.C. based Mindfulness Center® joins us to discuss the art of mindful mediation. We'll learn what it means to be mindful and conclude with a short, guided mediation.

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Learn more about Giant Food's customer rewards program, Flex Rewards. Ryan Draude, the Director of Loyalty and Digital, shares all the details on how to maximize your shopping and earn even more points on every purchase to get discounts on groceries, gas, and earn free products.

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It's fall and the grocery aisles are packed with all things pumpkin spice and apples - and of course, candy.  Although apples and candy are fall staples thanks to Halloween, when did pumpkin spice take the center stage? Food historian KC Hysmith joins the team to discuss the intersections of culture, food, and the digital world.

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Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Fall recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products feature seasonal fall flavors or Latin flavors for Hispanic Heritage Month.  #GiantHasIt!

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Although Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Mid-September to Mid-October, the influence of Hispanic foods is year-round. Sabrina Avery (Uruguay), Josefina Girón (Mexican/Cuban), and Omar Molina (Venezuela) from the Giant Food family share what makes each of their heritages so unique (the food) and what they all have in common (the dancing.) Not all Hispanic cultures are the same, but their love of feeding friends and family is - so listen in and learn why "Donde comen dos, comen tres" is a way of life at the Latin table.

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Josefina's Blog: Read & S...

September is Family Meals Month and a great opportunity to examine how we gather around the table and use mealtime conversations to better connect with the people we love.  Bri DeRosa from The Family Dinner Project joins us to discuss how we can have better table talk and shares simple starters that will engage everyone - no matter their age - at your next meal.

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Research shows mental toughness—or “grit,” plays an important role helping all of us achieve our goals.  But how can grit help our kids as they head back into the classroom and on the field, this fall? To answer this question, we've invited back Caroline Adams Miller, author, and expert on the science behind cultivating happiness, success and of course, grit.

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As we head back to our new norm at home and school,  Pharmacist Samir Balile answers the top questions related to the Delta variant, vaccines for kids under 12, and what do we need to know to stay safe and healthy.

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC

Coronavirus - Maryland Department of Health

Coronavirus - Virginia Department of Health

Coronavirus - D.C. Department of Health

Coronavirus - Delaware Department of Health

Are you looking for a great read to wrap up the summer?  Then this is the podcast for you! Tune in as our community partners share their can't miss picks whether you're at the beach, on the lake, or enjoying a stay-cation. Get a two minute synopsis by tuning in or check out the show notes for a list.

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5 picks from community partners and our director of healthy living

Lisa Marie Riggins, executive director of USO of USO of Metropolitan Washington - Baltimore

 Dr. Do...

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Summer recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products this month come from local farmers and producers right here in the mid-Atlantic.  There are hundreds of ways to enjoy the region's best without ever leaving your neighborhood. #GiantHasIt!

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Mackenzie Doshi, a board-certified PA in general dermatology answers your top questions about skin health.  She covers the best skin care routine at every age, does some tanning myth-busting, and provides tips on how to prevent (or care for) some of the top issues we're likely to encounter this summer.

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American Institute for Cancer Research's Director of Nutrition Programs, Sheena Patel Swanner, MS, RDN, joins the Healthy Living Team to discuss AICR's 10 Cancer Prevention Recommendations, evidence-based tools, and healthy habits you can put into practice.

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The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight, and physical activity so that we can help people make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.

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Home and abroad the USO offers programs to keep service members connected to the people, places, and things they love. Learn how this civilian-run organization has evolved over the years and is more important than ever from Lisa Marie Riggins, President and Chief Executive Officer of USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore.

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From local milk to plant-based substitutes, today's dairy aisle offers something for everyone whether you're a locavore, vegan, or simply want to find the healthiest choice for you and your family. Jim Biddle from the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative and Ashley Gray, Giant's own Dairy Category manager tell the local and sustainable stories behind some of your favorite dairy products and introduce you to one of the farmers behind the milk.

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Delano Hunter, Director of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, shares his favorite local bike trails, what DC has been up to now that it's reopened, and ways to kick off your summer in a healthy and meaningful way with Fit DC3.

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Tiffany Leon, RD from FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)  joins the nutritionists to discuss Living Teal, and how the FASTER Act of 2021 will improve the lives of individuals living with food allergies. She'll also provide her best tips for shopping and eating.

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Pharmacist Eric Asanansi and Brandi Petway from Giant's THRIVE BRG do a podcast takeover with Dr. George L. Askew from Prince Georges County Health, Human Services, and Education and Dr. Lawson from the Greater Washington Urban League to dispel the myths and share some insights on why it's important that people of color get their COVID vaccine. They will also discuss the importance of connection and mental health during this difficult time.

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It's getting warmer, the flowers are blooming and with the windows open we start to think about spring cleaning! With Mother's Day around the corner, this podcast is a twofer - because let's face it - no one cleans more than mom. What Would Mom Do? Let's ask Brenda Streets, mom of your host, Mandy Katz.

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Celebrity chef and restaurateur Spike Mendelsohn joins the Healthy Living team to discuss how what we eat impacts planet, why chefs are setting the tone for a more sustainable food system, and how we all can make steps towards changing the way we eat.

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Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Spring recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All the products this month have a sustainability rating in honor of earth day. #GiantHasIt!

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With so much information out there about the "best" way to shop and eat, it can be hard to sort fact from fiction. Join us as we discuss the top misconceptions that fool even the savviest shopper and find out whether your shopping list has been fooling you!

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Michelle Wax, creator of the American Happiness Documentary, shares what discovered interviewing people across the nation. What creates more happiness and fulfillment and most importantly, how you can be happier starting today.

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What does sustainable seafood mean and why should you care?  Kyle Foley from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Lisa Guinther, Seafood Category Manager for Giant, join the nutritionist to answer these questions and address other top questions and concerns shoppers have about seafood at home and in the grocery store.

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Sustainable Seafood (giantfood.com)

Seafood Tips from Savory | Giant Food

Home • Seafood Nutrition Partnership

https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/advice-about-eating-fish

Research shows that happiness and good health go hand-in-hand but what's the key to achieving and maintaining happiness.  Caroline Adams Miller, author and expert on Applied Positive Psychology joins the nutritionists to discuss the science behind cultivating happiness, success, and grit.

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Becki Holmes, a registered dietitian and a regulatory & food safety expert from Foodwit joins the nutritionist to share the 411 on caffeine and to myth bust everything you think about caffeine, coffee, and energy drinks.

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Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much? | FDA

What Is Caffeine, and Is It Good or Bad for Health? (healthline.com)

Caffeine Facts: Addiction, Insomnia, Pregnancy Effects, and More (webmd.com)

The importance of supplier diversity in the retail marketplace has never been more important. Learn how the pandemic is affecting supplier diversity, what local products you should be looking for, and how Giant Food is making it easier to shop with purpose. Guest Kate Weaver, Supplier Diversity Manager for Peapod Digital Labs, an Ahold Delhaize USA Company.

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February is Black History Month and there is so much richness to explore, especially as food has played a significant role in black culture. In this takeover episode, Melissa L. Jones from the Edible Activist podcast joins Giant Nutritionist Jillian Griffith to talk family food traditions and ways they're staying connected to family and friends in the time of social distancing.

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Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Winter recommended by the Giant Nutritionist Team. #GiantHasIt!

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Guiding Stars Rated Products:

A new year often means new goals but what's the best way to set and keep those goals? Life Coach Jessica Rae Levin joins he nutritionists to share her best tips, helpful resources to give you a jump start, and insight on how a life coach might be helpful in the short - or long - run when it comes to meeting those goals.

Inspiration: Brene Brown, Dare to Lead Gabby Bernstein, Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life beyond Your Wildest Dreams James Clear, Atomic Habits

Apps: Way of Life Productivity Habit Tracker Connect...

What does it mean to have a culture of Care? Hear how the Giant Food family thinks about gratitude this holiday season and how COVID 19 hasn't stopped our goal to make "Good Food Easy" every day of the year. Interviews with President Ira Kress, District Manager Jeff Lewis, Store Manager Imogene Wilson, and cashier Nina Flynn.

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Dr. Ashley Rose Young, a Food Historian from the  Smithsonian's National Museum of American History joins the nutritionists to talk about why we eat the foods we eat every day AND around the holidays.

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Lauren Biedron, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships from Feeding America joins the nutritionists to talk about how local food banks are doing amid coronavirus and the holiday season and how we can help them help our community.

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Matt Petersen, VP of Medical Information from the American Diabetes Association joins us to talk about why we, as a community, as a nation should care about diabetes even if it seems to not affect you or your family.

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Dr. Enid Chung Roemer, Associate Scientist and Deputy Director, Institute for Health and Productivity Studies at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health joins the nutritionists to discuss why workplace wellness is so important - particularly now that so many workers have moved online.

Show Notes: Resources CDC Workplace Health Resource Center CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/index.html Giant Nutrition Workplace Wellness Programs (free) nutrition@giantfood.com Organizational Health Assessment Tools CDC Scorecard: CDC Worksite Health ScoreCard Wellness Council of America: https://www.welcoa.org/resources/ American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/e...

Dr. Chris D'Adamo, Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine joins the nutritionists to discuss lifestyle activities and foods that can help support a healthy immune system.

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The Institute for Integrative Health: https://tiih.org/ McCormick Science Institute: https://www.mccormickscienceinstitute.com/ Institute for Functional Medicine: https://info.ifm.org/covid-19 Nutrition and Supplement Research Database www.Examine.com University of Maryland Medical System: https://www.umms.org/coronavirus/what-to-know/managing-medical-conditions/healthy-habits/boost-immune-system Immune Supporting Nutrients: Vitamin C, D, E, Zinc and Selenium I...

Dr. Helen Hughes and Dr. Brian Hasselfeld from Johns Hopkins Medicine and Nicki Majewski from the Maryland Healthcare Commission join us to discuss the how the transition of healthcare to an online format has affected the way individuals interact with their providers and the ways technology can improve access and general wellness for all.

Show Notes: · Maryland Health Care Commission:  www.mhcc.maryland.gov · Johns Hopkins Telemedicine: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/telemedicine · Giant Nutrition: www.Giantfood.com/nutrition

Get an insider's peak at the hottest products for Fall recommended by the Giant Nutritionist Team  #GiantHasIt!  

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Dr. Brian Hasselfeld and Dr. Helen Hughes from Johns Hopkins Medicine join the nutritionist to discuss the top 5 concerns consumers have related to telehealth including why meeting your doctor online may be even better than in person. Special guest Karen Kalla joins in to share her experience using telehealth.

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Maryland Health Care Commission: visit mhcc.maryland.gov or 
On Facebook or Twitter: search for MHCCMD 
AARP Step-by-Step Guide to Using Telemedicine: https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/how-telemedicine-works.html 
Johns Hopkins Telemedicine website: hopkinsmedicine.org/telemedicine

For teens, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted many of their rituals and milestones of growing up. Pediatric Psychologist Bradley Schwimmer joins the Nutritionists to talk about the effect of COVID-19 on teens and ways parents can help their children beer cope and create some normalcy - starting with family meal meals.

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· Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital: hps://www.mwph.org/

· CDC: hps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html

· National Institute for Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health/index.shtml

Is mealtime more about overcoming obstacles than nourishing your child? Registered Dietitian Jennifer Anderson from Kids Eat in Color joins the nutritionists to discuss how to handle the picky eaters in your life and ways to expand their food choices.

Website: www.kidseatincolor.com

Free Veggie Exposure Shopping List: https://jenniferanderson.kartra.com/page/ShoppingList

Free Picky Eater Guide: https://jenniferanderson.kartra.com/page/jdQ31

Buying local means more than just produce! Join us as we talk to three local product innovators and discuss why buying local not only tastes delicious but also helps your neighborhood small businesses give back. Featured products include Shenandoah Spices, Capital City Mambo Sauce, Devil's Backbone beers and spirits, and Chapel Creamery cheddar cheese.

-Shenandoah Spice Company https://www.shenandoahspicecompany.com/ 

-Butcher's Blend, Island jerk Seasoning 
Capital City Mambo Sauce https://www.shopcapitalcity.com/ 

-Mild or Sweet Hot Sauce 
Devil's Backbone Brewery https://www.dbbrewingcompany.com/ 

-Juicy Little Giant India P...