Archives of past webcasts:

March 11, 2010: Firefighter Rip Esselstyn Puts Out Your Dietary Fires (YouTube)
If you’ve been following the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart, you already know from Rip Esselstyn, author of The Engine 2 Diet, that eating a plant-strong diet is the best way to fight the dangerous fires raging inside us—fires that create all the chronic Western ailments including heart attack, stroke, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes. To make one of his favorite firefighting recipes, watch Food for Life TV host Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., prepare Rip Esselstyn’s Vegetarian Sandwich Wrap.

March 4, 2010: 21-Day Kickstart’s Complete Nutrition Guide (YouTube)
Have you been following the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart? If not, you’re missing out on getting an exclusive first glimpse at new messages from nutrition experts—like today’s message from Alex Jamieson, author of Living Vegan for Dummies. You’re also missing important PCRM nutrition webcasts! This morning, registered Kickstarters watched the Kickstart team explain how to get complete nutrition. Sign up for the 21DayKickstart.org today to be the first to see tomorrow’s webcast.

Feb. 25, 2010: That’s What Soy Said: Soy Controversies Update (YouTube)
On this week’s episode of Food for Life TV, PCRM director of nutrition education Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., reviews the latest research demonstrating soy’s beneficial properties in breast cancer prevention, bone health, type 2 diabetes treatment, and other health issues. Learn more about soy controversies in Dr. Barnard’s recent column, Settling the Soy Controversy, on The Huffington Post.

Feb. 18, 2010: Steer Clear of Chronic Disease: Does One Size Fit All? (YouTube)
On this week's episode of Food for Life TV, Dr. Barnard discusses how fueling your body’s engine with fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes can prevent heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic diseases. He also provides specific tips to fine-tune your diet to combat each of these conditions.

Feb. 11, 2010: How Chocolate Can Heal a Broken Heart (YouTube)
On this week’s episode, “How Chocolate Can Heal a Broken Heart,” PCRM director of nutrition education Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., explains chocolate’s antioxidant properties and how they fight cancer, heart disease, and the aging process. In the kitchen, Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., prepares a delicious raspberry chocolate mousse.

Feb. 4, 2010: Favorite Cookbooks Turned Vegan: Martha Stewart Put to the Test (YouTube)
If you’re new to a vegan diet, do you need to get rid of your favorite cookbooks? Not necessarily. On this week’s episode, “Favorite Cookbooks Turned Vegan: Martha Stewart Put to the Test,” Food for Life TV co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., give you simple tips to transform old favorite recipes into low-fat vegan meals. They also look to Rip Esselstyn’s vegan Engine 2 Diet cookbook for guidance on how to transform your favorite recipes.

Jan. 28, 2010: Airport Food Review: How does your city rate? (YouTube)
Which airports are the best and worst for health-conscious passengers who are searching terminals for nutritious food? On this week’s episode, “Airport Food Review,” PCRM director of nutrition education Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., discusses the latest annual PCRM Airport Food Review. Find out which airport scored 100 percent this year, which was most improved, and what they have to offer. Read the report >

Jan. 21, 2010: Join the March Kickstart! (YouTube)
On this week’s episode of Food for Life TV, Dr. Barnard, Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., have a special thank you for the more than 25,000 people who participated in the January Kickstart! If you want to explore and experience the life-changing health benefits of a vegan diet, be sure to sign up now for the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart that begins on March 1! Registration is open now!

Jan. 14, 2010: 21-Day Kickstart Feature: Lunch to Die for! A Recipe from Vegan Firefighter Rip Esselstyn’s Engine 2 Diet (YouTube)
Rip Esselstyn, author of The Engine 2 Diet, tells us that eating a plant-strong diet is the best way to fight the dangerous fires raging inside us—fires that create all the chronic Western ailments including heart attack, stroke, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes. To learn how to make one of his favorite firefighting recipes, watch Food for Life TV host Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., prepare Rip Esselstyn’s Vegetarian Sandwich Wrap.

Jan. 7, 2010: 21-Day Kickstart Feature: Kathy Freston’s Baby Bok Choy (YouTube)
Kathy Freston, as seen on the Oprah Winfrey show, is the author of the New York Times best-selling book, Quantum Wellness. Kathy Freston is one of PCRM’s 21-Day Kickstart celebrity coaches, and in this episode, Food for Life TV host Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., prepares Steamed Baby Bok Choy with Orange-Agave Glaze—one Kathy Freston’s favorite recipes.

Dec. 31, 2009: The Kickstart Begins New Year's Day (YouTube)
Happy New Year’s Eve! Watch the ball drop tonight. Then watch your weight drop over the next 21 days! It’s easy. Watch the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart invitation now to find out how to get daily e-mail message that provides an all-access pass to live celebrity chat sessions, nutrition webcasts, an interactive vegan restaurant guide, a 21-day meal plan, and much more!

Dec. 25, 2009: Kickstart Your Resolutions for a Healthy New Year (wmv)
Make signing up for PCRM’s 21-Day Kickstart one of your New Year’s resolutions. Then watch this rebroadcast of "Resolutions for a Healthy New Year," to hear Dr. Barnard’s tips for making and keeping your commitment to exploring the health benefits of a vegan diet. Co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., reveal what foods they put in their carts to help them keep their nutrition resolutions. In the kitchen, Lisa Davis prepares Parsnip Mashed Potatoes.

Dec. 17, 2009: Getting Started: Simple Steps for Starting a Vegan Diet (wmv | QuickTime)
Make sure you sign up for PCRM’s 21-Day Kickstart to explore the health benefits of a vegan diet beginning New Year’s Day. And get a head start by watching this rebroadcast of “Getting Started: Simple Steps for Starting a Vegan Diet.” Dr. Barnard discusses easy ways to go vegan, including using the New Four Food Groups, going 100 percent vegan for three weeks, and using transition foods. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on which foods are transition foods. What’s in your cart? Jill and Susan recommend staple foods for people who are just getting started on a vegan diet. They also review Web-based resources for plant-based diets. In the kitchen, Jill demonstrates how to make Tex-Mex Salad.

Dec. 10, 2009: Meat and Mortality (wmv | QuickTime)
Dr. Barnard discusses the latest nutrition findings on the increased risk of death from red and white meats. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., review foods to avoid and foods incorporate into your diet. In the kitchen, Jill demonstrates how to make Peachy Green Smoothie.

Dec. 3, 2009: Sea Vegetables (wmv | QuickTime)
Dr. Barnard discusses the nutritional benefits of wakame, hijiki, dulse, and other sea vegetables. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on which nutrients are commonly found in sea vegetables. What’s in your cart? Susan and Jill highlight their favorite sea vegetables and how to incorporate them into your recipes. In the kitchen, Jill prepares Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms from the new Cancer Project book The Cancer Survivor’s Guide.

Nov. 26, 2009: Diabetes Breaking Medical News: Update on Byetta
“Diabetes Breaking Medical News: Update on Byetta” continues Food for Life TV’s focus on Diabetes Awareness Month. Caroline Trapp, M.S.N., C.D.E., PCRM’s director of diabetes education and care, provides an important safety update on the type 2 diabetes drug Byetta. She also describes how choosing “paper over plastic”—a grocery bag full of fruits and veggies versus plastic bottles and injectors full of pharmaceuticals—can help prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes and deliver beneficial side effects. Watch on YouTube >>

Nov. 19, 2009: World Diabetes Day: Shop for Health! (wmv)
This is the third episode of Food for Life TV’s four-part Diabetes Awareness Month series. Join the PCRM diabetes team in this special World Diabetes Day rebroadcast. Host Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., discusses PCRM's diabetes resources and activities related to Diabetes Awareness Month. Caroline Trapp, M.S.N., C.D.E., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., take you grocery shopping and teach you how to shop for foods that can help prevent and control diabetes. Watch "World Diabetes Day: Shop for Health!" >>

Nov. 12, 2009: A Fall Vegan Meal: Eat Your Way Out of Diabetes (YouTube)
This week’s Food for Life TV episode is the second of a four-part series during Diabetes Awareness Month. Give thanks to the people at your holiday table this season with plant-based recipes that can prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes. Part 1 (YouTube): Chef, nutritionist, cookbook author, and teacher Robyn Webb demonstrates how to make Spinach, Beet, and Orange Salad with Ginger Agave Dressing. Part 2 (YouTube): Chef Webb prepares Spicy Gala Apple Soup with Mango Chutney.

Nov. 5, 2009: Tackle Diabetes during Diabetes Awareness Month (YouTube)
This week’s Food for Life TV episode is the first of a four-part series during Diabetes Awareness Month. Dr. Barnard discusses the causes of type 2 diabetes and the current diabetes epidemic. He also outlines a healthy plant-based menu that will help you prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes.

Oct. 29, 2009: The New Four Food Groups: A Focus on Legumes (YouTube | wmv)
This week’s episode is the last part of a four-part series highlighting the New Four Food Groups. Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., discusses the health benefits and cooking times of legumes such as mung beans, lentils, and pinto beans. In the kitchen, Jill uses black-eyed peas in Hoppin’ John Salad. Eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day brings good luck, according to a Southern tradition. But why wait until January for the fiber, protein, antioxidants, and other benefits this legume offers!

Oct. 22, 2009: The New Four Food Groups: A Focus on Grains (YouTube | wmv)
This week’s episode is part of a series highlighting the New Four Food Groups.  Part 1 (YouTube): Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., discusses grains such as rice, barley, and quinoa—a staple of the ancient Incas. Part 2 (YouTube): Jill shows you how to boost your morning with Fruited Breakfast Quinoa. Whole grains like quinoa are loaded with fiber, antioxidants, magnesium, and protein.

Oct. 15, 2009: The New Four Food Groups: A Focus on Vegetables (YouTube | wmv)
This week’s episode is part of a series highlighting the New Four Food Groups.  Part 1 (YouTube): Vegetables come in a rainbow of colors, and co-host Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., discusses the nutritional benefits of eating a colorful array. Part 2 (YouTube): Learn how to boost your immune system by putting more ‘orange’ into your diet: Co-host Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., demonstrates how to make Breakfast Sweet Potato Pudding.

Oct. 8, 2009: The New Four Food Groups: A Focus on Fruit (YouTube | wmv)
This week’s episode is the first of a four-part series highlighting the New Four Food Groups. Co-host Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., explains why fruit is a part of the New Four Food Groups and why it’s good for you. Then co-host Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., demonstrates how to make a Tropical Freeze smoothie.      

Oct. 1, 2009: Stick to Your Vegan Diet: Watch Food for Life TV’s New Season (YouTube)
On this week’s Food for Life TV, Dr. Barnard congratulates everyone who took part in the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart. But what do you do now? Visit Food for Life TV’s extensive archive, where anyone interested in a vegan diet can watch programs on nutrition topics ranging from “Creating Optimum Health with Plant-Based Nutrition” to “Getting Started: Simple Steps for Starting a Vegan Diet.”

Sept. 24, 2009: Is Your Weight Increasing and Energy Decreasing? (YouTube)
On this week’s Food for Life TV, Dr. Barnard outlines the health benefits you will experience after starting a vegan diet. If you want to lose weight and increase your energy, start the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart today! Then visit the Kickstart Message Board to find out what other participants are saying about their amazing experiences.

Sept. 17, 2009: Try a Vegan Diet with 10,000 Kickstart Participants! (YouTube)
Did you start the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart last week? On this week’s Food for Life TV, Dr. Barnard gives a quick pep talk to keep you motivated during week two. If you haven’t been following the Kickstart, start today! Watch Dr. Barnard. Then visit www.PCRM.org/Kickstart and join the 10,000 others participants who are breaking their cravings for unhealthy foods by exploring and experiencing the health benefits of a vegan diet.

Sept. 10, 2009: It’s Not too Late to Join the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart! (YouTube)
On this week’s Food for Life TV, watch Dr. Barnard’s inspirational words that launched this week’s 21-Day Vegan Kickstart. Whether you are transitioning to vegan diet or changing your lifestyle because of diabetes or heart disease, when you join this free, three-week program you will notice amazing changes in your health! After Dr. Barnard’s introduction, visit www.PCRM.org/Kickstart to sign up to receive daily e-tips that will put you on the path to weight loss, better health, and greater well-being.

Sept. 3, 2009: Healthy Grilling (wmv | QuickTime)
It’s almost Labor Day weekend and nearly the end of grilling season. So make sure you end the summer—and start the new season—with something healthy. On this Food for Life TV summer rebroadcast, Dr. Barnard discusses the dangers of grilling meat, including PhIP, a chemical classified as a carcinogen by the federal government, which is formed when animal muscle is cooked to high temperatures. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on why it is safer to grill vegetables than meat. What are the top 10 vegan foods to barbeque? Jill and Susan highlight everything from asparagus to zucchini and review the recommended grilling times for popular fruits and vegetables. They also review The Engine 2 Diet. What’s on your grill? Send a recording of yourself grilling your favorite vegan food for a chance to appear on a future episode of Food for Life TV. Send your cooking demonstration to: Jill Eckart, PCRM, 5100 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Ste. 400, Washington, DC 20016.

Aug. 27, 2009: Getting a Head Start: Nutrition for Kids (wmv | QuickTime)
On this week's Food for Life TV back-to-school rebroadcast, watch “Nutrition Comes to School,” a performance by students from the Spain School of the Performing Arts, a public school in Detroit. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on what’s important to kids when they make food choices. What’s in your cart? Jill and Susan recommend healthy foods for kids and review PCRM’s Nutrition for Kids pamphlet. In the kitchen, Lisa Davis, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, and her daughter, Amber Davis, prepare Lentil Artichoke Stew.

Aug. 20, 2009: Understanding Fiber (wmv | QuickTime)
On this Food for Life TV summer rebroadcast, Dr. Barnard discusses why high-fiber foods are the most powerful items on your plate—fighting everything from constipation to cholesterol—and how to incorporate them into your diet. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on which foods are highest in fiber and recommend high-fiber “superstars.” Rethink your drink! Jill and Susan review the nutrient content of popular beverages; In the kitchen, Jill prepares a Spinach Cocktail.

Aug. 13, 2009: Shake the Salt Habit! Understanding Sodium (wmv)
On this Food for Life TV summer rebroadcast, Dr. Barnard, M.D., discusses sodium. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on low- versus high-sodium foods and recommend low-sodium groceries. In the kitchen, Jill Ovnik, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, prepares Steamed Asparagus with Raspberry Sauce.

Aug. 6, 2009: Ten Essential Asian Foods (wmv | QuickTime)
Take a culinary tour of Asia this summer! On this Food for Life TV summer rebroadcast of “Ten Essential Asian Foods,” Dr. Barnard discusses healthy Asian foods ranging from shiitake mushrooms to tempeh and reveals the secret to preparing perfect brown rice. Which one of the 10 Asian foods must you know more about? Co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., give you the answer in their quiz. What’s in your shopping cart? Jill and Susan discuss the benefits of miso and nori and discuss the best vegetarian options to choose at a Japanese restaurant. They also review Japanese Foods that Heal and Healing with Whole Foods, two books to help you further explore Asian foods. In the kitchen, Jill prepares Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms from the new The Cancer Project book The Cancer Survivor’s Guide.

July 30, 2009: Four Essential Greens: Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli—and the Money You’ll Save by Eating Them (wmv)
It’s midsummer and time to take advantage of the huge variety of inexpensive greens available in supermarkets and at farmers’ markets. On this Food for Life TV summer rebroadcast, Dr. Barnard discusses the money-saving and health benefits of greens. What’s in your shopping cart? Host Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., recommends a variety of easy-to-cook greens and demonstrates how to prepare them. In the kitchen, Jill Ovnik, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, prepares Broccoli with Vinaigrette.

July 23, 2009: Six Fabulous Beans: Navy, Black, Pinto, Soy, Lentils, and Split Peas (wmv)
At your next cookout, surprise your guests with something other than baked beans. On this Food for Life TV summer rebroadcast, Dr. Barnard discusses the health benefits of six types of beans. Co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., do a cost comparison of dried versus canned beans, explain how to prepare dried beans, and recommend seaweed to aid in the digestion of beans. In the kitchen, Jill Ovnik, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, prepares Spicy Black Beans and Tomatoes.

July 16, 2009: Start Your Engine: Driving a New Route for Diabetes (wmv)
Take a road trip to better health this summer! In this summer rebroadcast, Caroline Trapp, M.S.N., C.D.E., PCRM director of diabetes education and care, gives simple tools and an easy route to help you get on the road to a new diet to prevent and reverse diabetes. Co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., discuss quick, easy, and delicious Brussels sprouts and do a cranberry sauce comparison. In the kitchen, chef Robyn Webb prepares Pan-Grilled Portabello Mushrooms.

July 9, 2009: Food for Life for Companion Animals (wmv)
In this summer rebroadcast, Dr. Barnard discusses how dogs and cats can go vegan. Co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., quiz the audience on which foods are not good for dogs to eat and review the new book Pet Food Politics by Marion Nestle, Ph.D. In the kitchen, learn how to make healthy dog food from scratch.

July 2, 2009: Let's Eat Out! Overcoming the Dining-Out Dilemma (wmv)
This summer rebroadcast features a special restaurant visit with Jill Ovnik, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, who will also prepare Cherry Tomato and Brown Rice Salad with Artichoke Hearts. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience and discuss additional resources for finding vegetarian-friendly restaurants.

June 25, 2009: What’s Exercise Got to Do with It? (wmv | QuickTime)
In this summer rebroadcast, Dr. Barnard discusses how to incorporate exercise into your life—and how it affects weight control, cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on how exercise affects LDL and HDL levels. They also review easy, accessible, and economical ways to exercise; In the kitchen, Jill demonstrates how to make Farmhouse Salad.

June 18, 2009: Helping Reluctant Family Members (wmv| QuickTime)
In this summer rebroadcast, Dr. Barnard discusses the reasons family members change their diets at different paces—and tips for encouraging spouses and children switch to a healthful vegetarian diet. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., share their stories on reluctant family members. They also review Web-based resources for plant-based diets. In the kitchen, Jill demonstrates how to make Chili Sin Carne Al Mole from the cookbook Vegan with a Vengeance by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

June 11, 2009: Getting Started: Simple Steps for Starting a Vegan Diet (wmv | QuickTime)
In this summer rebroadcast, Dr. Barnard discusses easy ways to go vegan, including using the New Four Food Groups, going 100 percent vegan for three weeks, and using transition foods. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on which foods are transition foods. What’s in your cart? Jill and Susan recommend staple foods for people who are just getting started on a vegan diet. They also review Web-based resources for plant-based diets. In the kitchen, Jill demonstrates how to make Tex-Mex Salad.

June 4, 2009: Beyond the Milky Way: Exploring the Universe of Plant Milks
Many Americans, including some vegetarians, still consume large amounts of dairy products. But there are many great reasons to eliminate dairy products from your diet—including reducing the risk of osteoporosis to diabetes. A recent study by Hope Ferdowsian, M.D., M.P.H., associate director of the Washington Center for Clinical Research, even found that the more milk young people drank, the more likely they were to develop acne. But you can break the animal-milk habit. Join PCRM in the kitchen and see just how easy it is to prepare plant-based milks—like pumpkin seed, rice, and almond milks.

May 28, 2009: Healthy Grilling (wmv | QuickTime)
Dr. Barnard discusses the dangers of grilling meat, including PhIP, a chemical classified as a carcinogen by the federal government, which is formed when animal muscle is cooked to high temperatures. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on why it is safer to grill vegetables than meat. What are the top 10 vegan foods to barbeque? Jill and Susan highlight everything from asparagus to zucchini and review the recommended grilling times for popular fruits and vegetables. They also review The Engine 2 Diet. What’s on your grill? Send a recording of yourself grilling your favorite vegan food for a chance to appear on a future episode of Food for Life TV. Send your cooking demonstration to: Jill Eckart, PCRM, 5100 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Ste. 400, Washington, DC 20016.

May 21: Breaking Medical News (wmv | QuickTime)
Dr. Barnard discusses two new studies that demonstrate the protective properties of soy that reduce the risk of breast and prostate cancer. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on soy foods. What’s in your cart? Jill and Susan recommend their favorite protective soy foods. They also review the Cancer Project’s new book The Cancer Survivor’s Guide and new DVD Eating Right for Cancer Survival. In the kitchen, Jill Ovnik, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, demonstrates how to make Tofu Mayo. This show will air on Thursday, May 21, at 8 p.m. EDT.

May 14, 2009: Brain Foods (wmv | QuickTime)
Dr. Barnard discusses tricks for turning off your brain’s cravings for unhealthy foods. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on foods that have addictive qualities. They also review Dr. Barnard’s book Breaking the Food Seduction and recommend tips for curbing your food cravings—from eating high-fiber foods to going to bed early. In the kitchen, learn how to make Pumpkin Seed Milk.

May 7, 2009: Help 30 Million Students Eat Healthful School Lunches (wmv | QuickTime)
In this special rebroadcast, PCRM nutritionist Kathryn Strong, M.S., R.D., discusses how you can help PCRM’s campaign to amend the Child Nutrition Act to include healthful vegetarian foods and nondairy beverages in school lunches; What’s in your cart? Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., discuss how PCRM has helped school districts across the country incorporate Gardenburgers onto school lunch menus. They also discuss creative tips for encouraging kids to eat healthful vegetarian foods. In the kitchen, Jill demonstrates how to make Pita Pizzas.

April 30, 2009: Understanding Fiber (wmv | QuickTime)
Dr. Barnard discusses why high-fiber foods are the most powerful items on your plate—fighting everything from constipation to cholesterol—and how to incorporate them into your diet. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on which foods are highest in fiber and recommend high-fiber “superstars.” Rethink your drink! Jill and Susan review the nutrient content of popular beverages. In the kitchen, Jill prepares a Spinach Cocktail.

April 23, 2009: Sea Vegetables (wmv | QuickTime)
Dr. Barnard discusses the nutritional benefits of wakame, hijiki, dulse, and other sea vegetables. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on which nutrients are commonly found in sea vegetables. What’s in your cart? Susan and Jill highlight their favorite sea vegetables and how to incorporate them into your recipes. In the kitchen, Jill prepares Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms from the new Cancer Project book The Cancer Survivor’s Guide.

April 16, 2009: Meat and Mortality (wmv | QuickTime)
Dr. Barnard discusses the latest nutrition findings on the increased risk of death from red and white meats. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., review foods to avoid and foods incorporate into your diet. In the kitchen, Jill demonstrates how to make Peachy Green Smoothie.

April 2, 2009: Join the Healthy School Lunch Revolution! (wmv | QuickTime)
PCRM nutritionist Kathryn Strong, M.S., R.D., discusses how you can help PCRM’s campaign to amend the Child Nutrition Act to include healthful vegetarian foods and nondairy beverages in school lunches. What’s in your cart? Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., discuss how PCRM has helped school districts across the country incorporate Gardenburgers onto school lunch menus. They also discuss creative tips for encouraging kids to eat healthful vegetarian foods. In the kitchen, Jill demonstrates how to make Pita Pizzas.

March 26, 2009: What’s Exercise Got to Do with It? (wmv | QuickTime)
Neal Barnard, M.D., discusses how to incorporate exercise into your life—and how it affects weight control, cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on how exercise affects LDL and HDL levels. They also review easy, accessible, and economical ways to exercise. In the kitchen, Jill demonstrates how to make Farmhouse Salad.

March 19, 2009: Helping Reluctant Family Members (wmv | QuickTime)
Neal Barnard, M.D., discusses the reasons family members change their diets at different paces—and tips for encouraging spouses and children switch to a healthful vegetarian diet. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., share their stories on reluctant family members. They also review Web-based resources for plant-based diets. In the kitchen, Jill demonstrates how to make Chili Sin Carne Al Mole from the cookbook Vegan with a Vengeance by Isa Chandra Moskowitz.

March 12, 2009: Getting Started: Simple Steps for Starting a Vegan Diet (wmv | QuickTime)
Dr. Barnard discusses easy ways to go vegan, including using the New Four Food Groups, going 100 percent vegan for three weeks, and using transition foods. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on which foods are transition foods. What’s in your cart? Jill and Susan recommend staple foods for people who are just getting started on a vegan diet. They also review Web-based resources for plant-based diets. In the kitchen, Jill demonstrates how to make Tex-Mex Salad.

March 5, 2009: The Low Cost of Healthy Eating
In this special rebroadcast, Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., give a lecture on the low cost of healthy eating; Lisa Davis demonstrates how to make Potato Cabbage Stew. Chef Jason Wyrick at www.veganculinaryexperience.com created this week’s recipe. Read more about this recipe, including Chef Jason Wyrick’s special notes (PDF).

Feb. 26, 2009: Getting a Head Start: Nutrition for Kids (wmv | QuickTime)
Watch “Nutrition Comes to School,” a performance by students from the Spain School of the Performing Arts, a public school in Detroit. Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on what’s important to kids when they make food choices. What’s in your cart? Jill and Susan recommend healthy foods for kids and review PCRM’s Nutrition for Kids pamphlet. In the kitchen, Lisa Davis, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, and her daughter, Amber Davis, prepare Lentil Artichoke Stew.

Feb. 19, 2009: Creating Optimum Health with Plant-Based Nutrition (wmv | QuickTime)
Co-host Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., gives you the five essential tips for a healthful vegan diet. Co-host Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., joins Susan to quiz the audience on which items are part of a healthy, plant-based diet. They also review the Web site Vegan Done Light. In the kitchen, Jill prepares Cherry Dessert Hummus, a recipe by Erin Dame, founder of www.VeganDoneLight.com.

Feb. 12, 2009: Insuring Your Health: A Lesson from GEICO (wmv | QuickTime)
Heather Katcher, Ph.D., R.D., PCRM clinical research coordinator, provides an overview of PCRM’s GEICO worksite study that found that a low-fat vegan diet can offer health benefits to employees and reduce health care costs for employers. Co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., quiz the audience on the GEICO study’s guidelines for diet intervention and share the weight loss success stories of study participants Bruce and Hillary. In the kitchen, GEICO’s Carmen Scott, who leads the company’s vegan support group, prepares Spinach Salad with Orange Sesame Dressing.

Feb. 5, 2009: The Cancer Project: Foods that Help You Fight Back (wmv | QuickTime)
Lauray MacElhern, The Cancer Project managing director, provides an overview of The Cancer Project, including its Food for Life nutrition and cooking classes that have demonstrated to over 8,000 people how a plant-based diet can aid in cancer prevention and survival. She also introduces the new book, The Cancer Survivor’s Guide: Foods that Help You Fight Back! Co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., quiz the audience on what percentage of increased cancer risk can be attributed to diet. What’s in your cart? Jill and Susan discuss The Cancer Survivor’s Guide and Cancer and Nutrition Symposium DVDs. In the kitchen, Lauray prepares Berry Applesauce from The Cancer Survivor’s Guide.

Jan. 29, 2009: Food Cravings (wmv | QuickTime)
Kerrie Saunders, M.S., L.L.P., Ph.D., and Caroline Trapp, M.S.N., C.D.E., PCRM director of diabetes education and care, discuss the anatomy of food cravings and how the New Four Food Groups can help you fight cravings for everything from chocolate to caffeine to salt. Co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., highlight the Get Healthy Club message board. In the kitchen, Jill Ovnik, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, prepares Piquant Dressing.

Jan. 22, 2009: Celiac Disease and a Vegan Diet (wmv | QuickTime)
Kerrie Saunders, M.S., L.L.P., Ph.D., discusses with PCRM director of diabetes education and care Caroline Trapp, M.S.N., C.D.E., how people with celiac disease—which prevents them from digesting gluten—can benefit from a low-fat, plant-based diet. Co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., discuss gluten-free pastas. In the kitchen, Jill Ovnik, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, prepares Gazpacho.

Jan. 15, 2009: Ten Essential Asian Foods (wmv | QuickTime)
Neal Barnard, M.D., PCRM president, discusses healthy Asian foods ranging from shiitake mushrooms to tempeh and reveals the secret to preparing perfect brown rice; Which one of the 10 Asian foods must you know more about? Co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., give you the answer in their quiz. What’s in your shopping cart? Jill and Susan discuss the benefits of miso and nori and discuss the best vegetarian options to choose at a Japanese restaurant. They also review Japanese Foods that Heal and Healing with Whole Foods, two books to help you further explore Asian foods. In the kitchen, Jill prepares Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms from the new The Cancer Project book The Cancer Survivor’s Guide.

Jan. 8, 2009: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight (wmv | QuickTime)
Neal Barnard, M.D., PCRM president, discusses healthy and easy ways to knock off extra weight. Co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., showcase Chef Jason Wyrick’s vegan diet success story and his online magazine The Vegan Culinary Experience. In the kitchen, Jill prepares chef Jason’s Irish Potato and Cabbage Stew.

Jan. 1, 2009: Resolutions for a Healthy New Year
Neal Barnard, M.D., PCRM president, recommends tips for making and keeping your New Year’s resolutions. Can you guess the New Year’s resolutions of co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D.? Jill and Susan reveal their resolutions by showing you what will be in their shopping carts in 2009. In the kitchen, Lisa Davis prepares Parsnip Mashed Potatoes.

Dec. 25, 2008: Food for Life for Companion Animals
Neal Barnard, M.D., PCRM president, discusses how dogs and cats can go vegan; Co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., quiz the audience on which foods are not good for dogs to eat and review the new book Pet Food Politics by Marion Nestle, Ph.D.; In the kitchen, learn how to make healthy dog food from scratch.

Dec. 18, 2008: Eating for Energy
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives advice on how to get the most mileage out of food; co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience and review Quantum Wellness by Kathy Freston; Jill demonstrates how to make a Kale Pear Smoothie.

Dec. 11, 2008: Six Fabulous Beans: Navy, Black, Pinto, Soy, Lentils, and Split Peas
Neal Barnard, M.D., PCRM president, discusses the health benefits of six types of beans; Co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., do a cost comparison of dried versus canned beans, explain how to prepare dried beans, and recommend seaweed to aid in the digestion of beans; In the kitchen, Jill Ovnik, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, prepares Spicy Black Beans and Tomatoes.

Dec. 4, 2008: Four Essential Greens: Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli—and the Money You’ll Save by Eating Them
Neal Barnard, M.D., PCRM president, discusses the money-saving and health benefits of greens; What’s in your shopping cart? Host Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., recommends a variety of easy-to-cook greens and demonstrates how to prepare them; In the kitchen, Jill Ovnik, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, prepares Broccoli with Vinaigrette.

Nov. 27, 2008: Up Close and Personal: Get to Know Your Numbers, Part 1
Caroline Trapp, M.S.N., C.D.E., PCRM director of diabetes education and care, discusses how to treat low blood sugar, ideal blood sugar numbers, and how to tell if your diabetes is under control; What’s in your shopping cart? Co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., discuss the sweetener agave nectar; In the kitchen, Jill Ovnik, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, prepares Simple Pasta Supper.

Nov. 20, 2008: Start Your Engine: Driving a New Route for Diabetes!
Caroline Trapp, M.S.N., C.D.E., PCRM director of diabetes education and care, gives simple tools and an easy route to help you get on the road to a new diet to prevent and reverse diabetes; Co-hosts Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., discuss quick, easy, and delicious Brussels sprouts and do a cranberry sauce comparison. In the kitchen, chef Robyn Webb prepares Pan-Grilled Portabello Mushrooms.

Nov. 13, 2008: World Diabetes Day: Shop for Health!
Join the PCRM diabetes team as they show their awareness for diabetes by going blue for World Diabetes Day on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008; Host Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., discusses PCRM's diabetes resources and activities related to Diabetes Awareness Month; Caroline Trapp, M.S.N., C.D.E., and Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., take you grocery shopping and teach you how to shop for foods that can help prevent and control diabetes.

Nov. 6, 2008: Special Feature: Diabetes Awareness Month
Neal Barnard, M.D., discusses NIH-funded research on diet and highlights A New Approach to Nutrition for Diabetes, PCRM's new DVD on the benefits of a vegetarian diet in the prevention and control of diabetes; Host Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., reviews statistics on diabetes in the U.S. and recommends resources for patients and clinicians to help viewers prevent diabetes-and other chronic diseases-and improve diabetes control.

Oct. 30, 2008: Trick or Treat? A Halloween Special on Building Healthy Kids
Caroline Trapp, M.S.N., C.D.E., director of diabetes education for PCRM, discusses Building Healthy Kids, a school fundraiser idea; Co-host Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quizzes the audience on the healthiest treats to hand out at Halloween; Co-host Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., joins Jill to recommend healthy items to pass out this Halloween. In the kitchen, Jill and Susan whip up a Pumpkin Smoothie and Breakfast Sweet Potato Pudding.

Oct. 23, 2008: Shining Light on Vitamin D
Neal Barnard, M.D., discusses vitamin D; Co-host Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quizzes the audience on sources of vitamin D; Co-host Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., provides an overview of supplements and foods that contain vitamin D. In the kitchen, Jill Ovnik, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, prepares Pasta with Lentil Marinara Sauce.

Oct. 16, 2008: Shake the Salt Habit! Understanding Sodium
Neal Barnard, M.D., discusses sodium; Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience on low- versus high-sodium foods and recommend low-sodium groceries; In the kitchen, Jill Ovnik, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, prepares Steamed Asparagus with Raspberry Sauce.

Oct. 9, 2008: Follow Your Gut: A Lesson on Probiotics
Neal Barnard, M.D., discusses probiotics; What's in your shopping cart? Co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., recommend foods that support a healthy gut and explain the difference between probiotics and prebiotics; In the kitchen, Robyn Webb prepares Spanish Bulgur.

Oct. 2, 2008: Setting the Record Straight on Soy Controversies
Neal Barnard, M.D., discusses common soy controversies; What's in your shopping cart? Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., recommends healthy soy options to add to your next shopping list; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., provides soy nutrition at a glance; In the kitchen, Jill Ovnik, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, will prepare Berry Mousse.

Sept. 25, 2008: Stop the Havoc of Diabetes: One Woman’s Success Story
On this week’s Food for Life TV, Stephanie Zeman reveals how she successfully reversed her diabetes—and the painful symptoms and complications she was experiencing; in the kitchen, Executive Chef  Karel Leemkuil will make Summer Vegan Star Salad; co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., take you on a tour of PCRM’s ultimate nutrition resource, NutritionMD.org, and its guides on how to make over your diet, answers to specific nutrition questions, and delicious recipes.

Sept. 18, 2008: Let's Eat Out! Overcoming the Dining-Out Dilemma
This week's Food for Life TV episode features a special restaurant visit with Jill Ovnik, a cooking instructor for The Cancer Project, who will also prepare Cherry Tomato and Brown Rice Salad with Artichoke Hearts; co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience and discuss additional resources for finding vegetarian-friendly restaurants.

Sept. 11, 2008: Is Your Destination Diabetes? Learn One Couple's Change of Course
This must-see Food for Life TV episode features a special interview with Julie Leemkuil, who shares how a low-fat vegan diet has saved her life; Executive Chef Karel Leemkuil prepares Julie's Fresh Garden Vegetable Asian-Style Soup; co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., discuss the Get Healthy Club.

Sept. 4, 2008: Eating for Energy
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives advice on how to get the most mileage out of food; co-hosts Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., quiz the audience and review Quantum Wellness by Kathy Freston; Jill demonstrates how to make a Kale Pear Smoothie.

Aug. 28, 2008: Our Neglected Friends: Green Leafy Vegetables
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture about green leafy vegetables; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., answer your questions; Susan shares a success story; Lisa Davis demonstrates how to make Kwick Kale.

August 21, 2008: Type 1 Diabetes
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture on type 1 diabetes; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., shares a success story and discusses news about bariatric surgery; Lisa Davis demonstrates how to make Red Bean Casserole.

August 14, 2008: The Low Cost of Healthy Eating
Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., give a lecture on the low cost of healthy eating; Lisa Davis demonstrates how to make Potato Cabbage Stew. Chef Jason Wyrick at www.veganculinaryexperience.com created this week’s recipe. Read more about this recipe, including Chef Jason Wyrick’s special notes (PDF).

August 7, 2008: Diet and Cancer Survival
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture on diet and cancer survival; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., reviews The Survivor's Handbook; Chef Robyn Webb demonstrates how to make Spinach, Orange, and Beet Salad.

July 31, 2008: Diabetes Around the World
What can we learn from diabetes research outside of the United States? Quite a bit! Nutrition authority and published author Brenda Davis, R.D., discusses her ongoing, U.S. government-funded research on the Marshall Islands, where a low-cost, plant-based diet has had a profound effect on the population.

July 24, 2008: A New Understanding of Back Pain
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture on back pain; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., present a Q&A; Lisa Davis demonstrates how to make Oatmeal Drop Scones.

July 17, 2008: Diabetes Around the World-India
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture about diabetes in India; Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., presents "What's In Your Cart: Chickpeas and Indian Curry Spices"; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., reviews restaurant menus; Lisa Davis demonstrates how to make Aloo Gobi.

July 10, 2008: Headaches and Migraines
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture on headaches and migraines; Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., presents a book review; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., presents “In the News”; Lisa Davis demonstrates how to make Low Fat Guacamole.

July 3, 2008: Feeding the Family
Jennifer Reilly, R.D., gives a lecture on feeding the family; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., review the book Vegan Lunch Box, Susan and Jill show you how to cancer proof your children’s lunchbox; Lisa Davis and her daughter demonstrate how to make Lentil Artichoke Stew.

June 26, 2008: The Glycemic Index
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture on the glycemic index; Caroline Trapp, M.S.N., C.D.E., presents "Monitoring your Blood Sugar" and a Q&A; Lisa Davis demonstrates how to make Breakfast Scramble.

June 19, 2008: What Do You Have to Lose?
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture on diet and weight loss; Caroline Trapp, M.S.N., C.D.E., presents: Know Your Numbers, Part II; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., present "What's In Your Cart: Carrots and Hummus"; Robyn Webb demonstrates how to make Spinach, Orange, and Beet Salad.

June 12, 2008: The Science Behind a New Diet for Diabetes
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture on the science behind a new diet for diabetes; Caroline Trapp, M.S.N., C.D.E., presents: Know Your Numbers; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., share a success story and answer your questions; Lisa Davis demonstrates Low-Fat Guacamole.

June 5, 2008: A New Approach to Diabetes
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture a new approach to diabetes; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., answer your questions; Jill demonstrates 4 Day/4 Way Rice and Beans.

May 29, 2008: Digestive Disorders (Part II):
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture about digestive disorders; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., answer your questions; Susan reviews the book Foods that Fight Pain; Lisa Davis demonstrates Creamy Root Soup.

May 22, 2008: Digestive Disorders (Part I)
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture about digestive disorders; Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., reviews the cookbook Greens and Grains on the Deep Blue Sea, Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., presents "In the News: prostate cancer"; Lisa Davis demonstrates Hoppin' John Salad.

May 15, 2008: "Our Friend the Bean" by Dr. Neal Barnard
"What's in Your Cart? Beans on a Budget" with Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C.; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., reviews the book Feeding the Family, and also presents "What's in the News?"; Lisa Davis is in the PCRM Kitchen demonstrating Curried Lentil Soup.

May 8, 2008: Healthy Eating for Teenagers
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture on healthy eating for teenagers; Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., presents “What’s In Your Cart: Convenience Foods for Teens”; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., presents “In the News”; Chef Robyn Webb demonstrates how to make Lemon Couscous.

May 1, 2008: How the Food Pyramid Came to Be by Neal Barnard
Recipe by Chef Robyn Webb: Spicy Asian Broth with Shitake, Oyster and Cremini mushrooms; Book Review: Food and Politics by Marian Nestle; In the News by Susan Levin

April 24, 2008: The Dairy Industry's Weight Loss Claims
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture on the dairy industry’s weight loss claims; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., presents a Q&A and shares success stories; Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., demonstrates how to make Chocolate Cherry Nirvana Smoothie.

April 17, 2008: Dairy: Why It’s Not a Good Choice
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture on dairy products and health; Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., presents “What’s In Your Cart: Dairy Alternatives”; Chef Robyn Webb demonstrates how to make Mediterranean Salad with Balsamic Syrup Vinaigrette.

April 3, 2008: The Low Cost of Healthy Eating
Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., give a lecture on the low cost of healthy eating; Lisa Davis demonstrates how to make Potato Cabbage Stew. Chef Jason Wyrick at www.veganculinaryexperience.com created this week’s recipe. Read more about this recipe, including Chef Jason Wyrick’s special notes (PDF).

March 26, 2008: A New Understanding of Back Pain
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture on back pain; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., present a Q&A; Lisa Davis demonstrates how to make Oatmeal Drop Scones.

March 20, 2008: Vegan Myths (Part III): Vitamin B12
Valerie Hoover discusses common myths about vitamin B12 and vegan diets in the third part of an ongoing series about vegan diet myths; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., presents a Q&A; Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., presents “What’s In Your Cart”; Lisa Davis demonstrates how to make Chocolate Bonbons.

March 13, 2008: Vegan Myths (Part II): Calcium
Valerie Hoover discusses common myths about calcium and vegan diets in the second part of an ongoing series about vegan diet myths; Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., presents “What’s In Your Cart: Kale, tofu, soy milk, and other foods high in calcium”; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., shares a success story; Lisa Davis demonstrates how to make Broccoli Salad.

Feb. 14, 2008: Vegan Myths (Part I): Protein
Valerie Hoover discusses common myths about protein and vegan diets in the first part of an ongoing series about vegan diet myths; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., presents “In the News”; Chef Robyn Webb demonstrates how to make “Un” Apple Pie.

Feb. 7, 2008: Type 1 Diabetes
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture on type 1 diabetes; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., shares a success story and discusses news about bariatric surgery; Lisa Davis demonstrates how to make Red Bean Casserole.

Jan. 31, 2008: Our Neglected Friends: Green Leafy Vegetables
Neal Barnard, M.D., gives a lecture about green leafy vegetables; Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., answer your questions; Susan shares a success story; Lisa Davis demonstrates how to make Kwick Kale.

Jan. 3, 2008: New Year’s Resolutions
Dr. Barnard presents New Year’s Resolutions That Actually Stick; Susan Levin, R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., share their own New Year’s resolutions and your success stories, and Lisa Davis is in the PCRM Kitchen preparing Parsnip Mashed Potatoes.

Dec. 20, 2007: Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 by Dr. Neal Barnard, M.D.; Lisa Davis in the PCRM Kitchen with Penne Pasta with Kale, Tomatoes, and Olives; Susan Levin, R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., share your success stories; and “What’s in Your Cart?" by Jill Eckart.

Dec. 13, 2007: How the Winter Blues Can Tringger Overeating, and What to Do About It
Dr. Barnard presents “How the Winter Blues Can Tringger Overeating, and What to Do About It”; Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., on the book, Becoming Vegan by Brenda Davis, R.D, and with a success story; and Lisa Davis is in the PCRM Kitchen with a Fiesta Salad.

Nov. 29, 2007: Total Health at the Theatre
Neal Barnard, M.D. presents "A New Diet for Diabetes"; Chef Robyn Webb cooks Moroccan Chickpea Salad, Asian Tofu, and Southwestern Barley and Corn Salad. This presentation was filmed live at the AFI Silver Theatre in October 2006.

Nov. 11, 2007: Happy Thanksgiving!
Dr. Barnard presents, “Healthy Eating During Work, Travel and Holidays”; Susan Levin, R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., share success stories and “Vegan Foods We Are Grateful For”; PCRM Cooking Instructor Lisa Davis prepares Yams With Cranberries and Apples.

Nov. 15, 2007: In the Kitchen Special. To help you prepare healthy dishes for the holidays, Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., takes you into the kitchen with four recipes—Autumn Stew, No-Meat Loaf, Breakfast Sweet Potato Pudding, and Sauteed Rainbow Chard—perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and special occasions.

Nov. 8, 2007: Strong Bones
Neal Barnard, M.D., discusses osteoporosis; What’s in Your Cart?: A Variety of Greens with Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C.; Dining Out Italian Style with Eckart and Susan Levin, R.D.; Levin shares your success stories; and Dulcie Ward, R.D., demonstrates Easy Veggie Fajitas.

Nov. 1, 2007: Get Inspired, or Re-Inspired
Neal Barnard, M.D., answers the question, “Why do you recommend 100% vegan instead of the popular ‘Everything in Moderation’?”; John Beale shares his experience with a diet change and diabetes; Caroline Trapp, N..P, C.D.E. with Three-Ingredient Amazing Black Bean Chili in a Crock Pot; Susan Levin, R.D., and Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., answer your nutrition questions.

Oct. 25, 2007: Food Politics: Neal Barnard, M.D., explains why the foods that are so unhealthy are so inexpensive and widely available. PCRM, founded by Dr. Barnard, is committed to your health education AND to improved public policy. See what you can do to prevent another generation from experiencing preventable chronic diseases.

Oct. 18, 2007: Foods that Fight Pain: All about Arthritis with Dr. Barnard; What’s In Your Cart: Beverages with Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C.; Q & A with Susan Levin, R.D., and Caroline Trapp, N.P., demonstrates her recipe for Grains, Beans and Greens in a Rice Cooker.

Oct. 11, 2007: Foods and Kidney Health: Dr. Barnard discusses diabetes, dietary protein, and kidney disease; Jill Eckart, C.H.H.C., shares some vegan convenience foods that won’t stress your kidneys; Dulcie Ward, R.D., demonstrates Mayan Black Bean Soup; and Susan Levin, R.D., answers your questions and shares a success story.

Oct. 4, 2007: Nutrition And Cancer Video Series “Nutrition and Breast Cancer Survival”

Sept. 20, 2007: "Cholesterol" What the Numbers Mean: Dr. Barnard on How to Read Your Cholesterol Test Results; Your Questions and Success Stories; What We Ate Today; Caroline Trapp, N.P., asks "Avandia – Should You Worry?"; and Dulcie Ward, R.D., prepares Easy Veggie Fajitas.

Sept. 6, 2007: Your Questions Answered
What's Wrong With Dairy?; Make-Ahead Bean Burgers; What's In Your Cart (Get Your Calcium!)?; and we devote the rest of the show to answering the questions submitted online.

Aug. 16, 2007: Methods to Overcome Food Cravings
Dr. Barnard presents: “When Food Feels Like an Addictive Substance”’; NP Caroline Trapp presents what you should know about the new inhaled insulin;  Jill Eckart, CHHC, on the book Breaking the Food Seduction; Dulcie Ward, R.D., demonstrates Berry Mousse; and your questions, challenges, and success stories.

Aug. 9, 2007: Blood Pressure Basics
All About Blood Pressure by Neal Barnard; How to Monitor Blood Pressure by Caroline Trapp; Your Questions and Success Stories with Susan Levin; Chocolate Banana Smoothie Recipe by Dulcie Ward; Cows’ Milk Alternatives with Kate Oakland

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