Better Beyond 50 with Melissa Koerner

The sad fact is most school lunch programs don’t offer children nutritious foods.  And when children are not eating healthy—especially during the school day—it makes it hard for them to concentrate, stay fully engaged and learn new information. But here’s some good news: There’s a movement happening right now to change the way children are fed at school.  And at the head of this movement is the famous chef, Ann Cooper, also known as the “Renegade Lunch Lady.” (Have you heard of Jamie Oliver? Well, Chef Ann has worked closely with him to advocate for healthier foods and nutrition education in schools.) I invited Chef Ann to the show to discuss the truth about the foods being served in our schools, why you should care and what you can do to help make a difference in the lives of our children. Here are some of the topics Chef Ann and I discuss:  * The harmful ingredients kids are being served in standard school lunch programs. * How starvation and malnouri

If you’re not feeling as good as you know you can, and maybe you’ve tried a lot of different things to feel better but nothing has worked, you’re going to love today’s podcast. I invited Dr. Holly German to the show to talk about how we can start addressing the root causes of our health challenges by learning how to improve our gut health. Here are some of the topics Holly and I discuss: * Why you can eat a healthy diet packed with nutrients but still NOT get all the nutrients your body needs. * How anxiety, depression and insomnia are often linked to poor gut health. * The top 10 WORST offenders that contribute to gut imbalance. (One of them is over-the-counter medications like Tylenol and Ibuprofen.) * The connection between joint pain, headaches and “leaky gut.” * Why you NEVER want to follow a “one-size-fits-all diet.” (And why you MUST assess which foods make you feel good and which ones don’t.) * The #1 place to start when it comes to improving your

Living a healthy lifestyle is not just about eating healthy foods. Getting the right amount of good quality sleep and reducing our exposure to dangerous toxins—especially the ones hiding in our bedrooms—is also really important. I invited Emily Maillet, the owner of Tucked in Organics, a toxin-free mattress and bedding store on my podcast to discuss the important steps we must take to make sure we’re getting the quality of sleep we need. Here are some of the topics Emily and I discuss: *Why you can be eating healthy, but if you’re not getting a good nights sleep your body will breakdown. * The BEST time to get to sleep. * The dangers of conventional mattresses & bedding and how the toxic chemicals hiding in them impact your health. (These harmful chemicals don’t have to be listed on the label.) * Why you want to use organic bedding whenever possible and how it can help you sleep better. * Where to start when buying organic bedding. (You don’t have to do a complete &ldqu

This guy’s story is truly phenomenal!  At one point, Richard Morris weighed over 400 pounds, was physically unable to exercise, experienced constant knee and joint pain (eventually his knee gave out), felt chronically fatigued and depressed, experienced daily brain fog, and had sleep apnea (his wife had to wake him up every night to make sure he was breathing).  But one small decision—a simple change in behavior—led him down a path to completely transforming his life. He’s now over 150 pounds lighter. And once completely unable to participate in any physical activity, he now participates in obstacle course racing several times a year. Here are some of the topics Richard and I discuss:  * The WORST weight loss advice that you should NEVER listen to (it’s given by most    doctors and weight loss programs like Weight Watchers.) * Why every diet out there sets you up to fail. * Practical strategies for planning simple whole food meals & snacks and eating

I’m really passionate about eating organically, and I love to spread the awareness about the benefits of eating organics foods. That’s why I was SO EXCITED when I had the opportunity to talk with the famous organic farmer and author, Joel Salatin, on my podcast. You may know Joel from the award-winning documentary, Food Inc. He is smart, passionate and really funny! Here’s some of the important topics Joel and I discuss: * Why it’s so important to your health to eat organic, pasture raised animal products. * How industrial farming practices make animals sick (and the impact eating these    unhealthy animals has on your health.) * The scary truth about “superbugs” in our food. * How to avoid the harmful drugs being used in many meat products (it’s a simple      solution—and it doesn’t mean becoming a vegetarian or vegan!) * Why using the toxic chemicals that industrial farmers use is like a drug addiction. * The many ways acces

Despite the mounting information out there about the best fats to eat, there’s still a lot of confusion. To help sift through it all and get right to the most important information we need to know, I invited world-renowned speaker, food activist and author of Eat Fat Lose Fat, Sally Fallon Morell, to share her expertise about dietary fats. Here’s some of the topics Sally and I discuss: * 7 common health problems that develop when you don’t get enough healthy fats in    your diet. * How to eliminate sugar cravings with dietary fats. * The 5 healthiest fats you should be eating, and why butter is good for you and    margarine is NOT.  * The importance of eating animal fats and why a vegan diet is extremely risky for    your health. * What a Swedish study showed between weight gain and eating high-fat foods like    butter, cheese and whole milk for women over 50 (this will surprise you)! * The two foods you should eat to make sure you’re gettin

Here’s some of the highlights of my discussion with Jeani Rademacher: * How to overcome the “I don’t have the time” excuse that is sabotaging you. * A fun and simple way to inspire your grandchildren to eat better with you. * Practical tips for planning healthy meals and snacks each week.  * How to break the cycle of negative self-talk and feeling guilty about making    yourself a priority. * How to stay committed and maintain healthy eating and lifestyle habits when you    feel like you’re the only one in your family doing it. * How taking better care of yourself helps you take better care of your family. * Why the second half of your life is an opportunity to feel even better—maybe even    the best you’ve ever felt. * Why you can NEVER fail when it comes to getting healthy. * A simple and effective strategy for staying motivated and getting back on track    when “life happens.” * How to overcome the #1 challe

Here’s some of the highlights of my discussion with Clinical Nutritionist and Traditional Naturopath David Getoff: * Why cholesterol is NOT bad for you and why it’s actually essential to your health. * The truth about how “healthy” cholesterol numbers are determined (it’s NOT      based on research). * The myth linking total cholesterol and heart disease. * The #1 whole food supplement for reducing inflammation in the body and      naturally lowering cholesterol. * What the research shows for women taking statin drugs. (This is shocking!) * The health problems that may arise when cholesterol levels are too low. * The connection between memory loss and cholesterol lowering drugs. * What elevated cholesterol numbers really mean. * Why there is no one number for total cholesterol that is right for everyone. * How HDL numbers can be used to indicate toxicity in the body.  * The best tests to determine heart disease risk. * Why a diet high