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Baptist HealthTalkBreaking Down Nutrition: Labels, Trends & What Actually MattersWith so many food trends and nutrition claims flooding the market, it’s hard to know what’s fact and what’s just clever marketing. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Johanna Gomez sits down with registered dietitian Lucette Talamas to break down the truth about nutrition labels, diet fads and so-called “healthy” foods. Learn how to spot misleading claims, understand key ingredients like fiber and artificial additives and make informed choices that truly benefit your health. Whether you’re navigating the grocery store or scrolling through wellness trends online, this episode will give you the expert-backed tools to separate...
2025-03-1017 minBaptist HealthTalkHow to Eat Healthy in the U.S.Sodium, saturated fat, preservatives and added sugars are just some of the ingredients found in just about anything consumed in the U.S. And for those who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it feels harder and harder to find healthy food options for themselves and their kids. Good nutrition is vitally important and key to a healthy lifestyle. It helps reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers, among many other benefits. Host: Johanna Gomez Guest: Lucett...
2024-03-0819 min
Decoding SeafoodLucette Talamas: National Nutrition Month with Community HealthJoin us today as we discuss National Nutrition Month with Community Health with Lucette Talamas, a registered dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida. This episode will explore dietetics and the role of nutrition in chronic disease prevention and management and how seafood fits into a healthy eating pattern. @baptisthealthsf@baptisthealth_foundation Decoding Seafood (decodingseafoodbymowi.us)
2023-06-2819 minBaptist HealthTalkDealing With Digestive WoesFrom indigestion and acid reflux, to IBS and Crohn’s disease, millions of Americans suffer from chronic digestive problems that affect their quality of life and can even be life-threatening. More than 50,000 deaths are expected to be caused by colorectal cancer this year. Jonathan Fialkow, M.D. hosted a panel of experts to talk about digestive health, diet, screenings and when to see a doctor.Guests:Antonio Ucar, M.D., gastrointestinal oncologist at Miami Cancer InstituteJose Estrada, M.D., a gastroenterologist affiliated with Baptist HealthLucette Talamas, a Baptist Health dietician
2022-03-0226 minBaptist HealthTalkThe Nutrition/Immune System ConnectionCan what we eat really affect our immune system? You bet it can! Don’t be fooled, however, by confusing and misleading claims about so-called ‘super foods’ and over-the-counter dietary supplements. Host Jonathan Fialkow, M.D. and his guest, Lucette Talamas, a registered dietitian with Baptist Health’s community health program, separate facts from myths when it comes to the nutrients we need to support a healthy immune system. Get factual information about health and nutrition topics with Baptist Health's free online classes. For...
2021-03-2424 min