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Honey Brings the Energy with Mitzi Dulan

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Mitzi Dulan shows viewers how to use honey as an all-natural energy booster.

Mitzi Dulan discusses how she uses honey as an all-natural energy booster.

September is not just back to school, but back to routine for the millions of Americans who have said goodbye to the carefree days of summer and are returning to the daily grind.  From that second or third snooze in the morning to that long yawn during your afternoon meeting, getting energized for the day and keeping that energy is, well, exhausting!

America’s Nutrition Expert Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD, has inspired millions to lose weight, get fit and keep energized.  As the current team nutritionist for the Kansas City Royals baseball team and former team nutritionist for the Kansas City Chiefs football team, Mitzi knows one secret ingredient for a quick, natural energy booster—honey.  Whether it’s at the office, at school or after a workout, many Americans experience that mid-afternoon energy slump, and the majority crave something less than nutritious and binge on candy, sodas and other high-calorie foods. Mitzi was in the studio with us this week discussing how honey can play an important role in your day:

 

 

  • Morning wake-up:  what you choose to eat sets the tone for the day ahead.
  • Keep hydrated throughout the day.
  • Mid-morning crash: mix nut butter and honey as a dip for fruits or vegetables.
  • Maintain consistent energy levels throughout the day by consuming adequate amounts of protein.
  • 3 p.m. slump and afterschool doldrums: try Mitzi’s personal favorites (wink, you’ll have to interview her to find out!).
  • Pre-, mid- or post-workout: Learn to make your own budget-friendly drink and the perfect post-workout meal.

THE BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION COOKBOOK by Dr. Mark Hyman

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Over 50 percent of meals in America are eaten outside the home, where highly processed, high-fat, high-sugar, low-fiber foods are consumed in abundance. The major culprit of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease is insulin imbalance, and it has emerged as a major crisis in American families. Today one in two Americans has either pre-diabetes or diabetes. In less than a decade the rate of pre-diabetes or diabetes in teenagers has risen 9 percent, to 23 percent. That means almost one in four kids has pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Shocking, and yet perhaps even more so, 37 percent of kids at a normal weight have one or more cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or high blood sugar, because even though factory food doesn’t necessarily make you fat, it does make you sick!

Blood Sugar Solution Cookbook

In The Blood Sugar Solution, Dr. Hyman revealed the root causes of chronic disease, the secret to losing weight, and a roadmap for preventing diabesity and getting healthy. In THE BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION COOKBOOK, Dr. Hyman begins by showing readers how to take an assessment of their own health status and how to prepare their kitchen to follow The Blood Sugar Solution six-week program, and he presents the principles for eating healthy for life. Following are 175 original, wholesome, and delicious recipes—from Dr. Hyman’s own collection as well as from his community of chefs—that are free of allergens and harmful inflammatory ingredients. Readers can exchange toxic factory-made foods for nutritious, easy-to-make dishes (including dessert!) that showcase a variety of cuisines, including Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry, Mexican Shrimp “Ceviche,” Tuscan Zucchini Soup, Strawberry Ice Cream, Dark Chocolate Silk Pudding, and much more.

 

Dr. Hyman believes the cure for what ails us—both in our bodies and in our nation—can be found in the kitchen. It is a place to rebuild community and connection, strengthen bonds with family and friends, teach life-giving skills to our children, enrich and nourish our bodies and our souls. Think of THE BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION COOKBOOK as a roadmap to pleasure and health.

Gluten Free and Taste Full!

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Breads, pastas and cookies, oh my! Surrounded by these common, every day foods, the average person can’t look left or right without spotting foods containing gluten. But with gluten-free diets becoming much more common, and even preferred, the ordinary recipes most people enjoy need to be given a delicious culinary make-over. enter Jessie & Jilly Lagasse.

Imagine growing up with a father known for his rich, Creole-style cooking, who instilled a love and appreciation of food from the very start. Now imagine not being able to eat most of his dishes anymore. That’s what happened to Jessie and Jilly Lagasse when they were diagnosed with gluten allergies in 2001 and 2004, respectively. As a result, they learned to adjust, changing the ways they cooked, ate, and used ingredients.

THE GLUTEN-FREE TABLE provides a well-balanced base of recipes that can add flavor and enjoyment to the menus of even the most demanding of gluten-free eaters. Featuring family favorites, Southern classics, and a few of Jessie and Jilly’s own culinary anecdotes thrown in, THE GLUTEN-FREE TABLE includes delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes such as Sweet ‘n’ Sticky Chicken Wingettes, Hearty Lima Bean and Ham Soup, Jalapeno and Cheddar Cornbread, Slow-Cooked Rosemary Chicken with Apples and Fennel, Maple Syrup Johnnycakes with Ice Cream, and more. Emeril Lagasse has also contributed ten of his own original gluten-free recipes!

The Gluten Free Lagasse Girls

6 Weeks to OMG

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Author Venice A Fulton had us all excited when he told us we could be skinnier than all our friends with some tried and proven hints, tips and tricks to lose weight. His methods might seem a little different to the usual rules most weight loss plans dictate but his suggestions have basis in fact. Here are some of his do’s and don’ts to see real results in real time.

Back to Basics with Mark Bittman

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No matter your age, learning to cook is essential and fun. And for those of us who have gone too far overboard trying to compete with restaurants, going back to the basics and solidifying the foundations of cooking is a must, reminding us what food is really all about. Fancy foods come from culinary classics and today, Mark Bittman was in the studio showing us some rudimentary skills to make meals delicious, nutritious and foolproof. His new cookbook HOW TO COOK EVERYTHING: THE BASICS published this month takes us from setting up your pantry to producing delectable dishes from scratch. And with any luck it will stop me from making meals that all taste exactly the same!

Mark Bittman photo courtesy of Dan Macey

9th Annual Red Dress Awards

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Hoda Kotb and S Epatha Merkerson - Ladies in Red

At the 9th annual Women’s Day Red Dress Awards!
Woman’s Day is celebrating American Heart Month with a tribute to some heroes in the fight against heart disease, which remains the number one killer of women today. A host of stars and dignitaries turned out in red for the red carpet at Lincoln Center to cheer on the honorees.

Chef John Besh – Satellite Media Tour

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Good Morning from ACG! Chef John Besh recently joined us in the studio for a satellite media tour for his new book, “My Family Table”. Here’s a clip from his interview with FOX 26 HOUSTON. For more information on our satellite media tours, check out our website: https://auritt.com/

Chef John Besh Presents ‘My Family Table’: MyFoxHOUSTON.com

Bobby Flay Satellite Media Tour

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Bobby Flay grills it up during our recent Satellite Media Tour for the Food Network. Check out Bobby’s new show, “Barbecue Addiction” and be sure to watch “Food Network Star” (Sundays at 9PM ET). More info @ http://www.foodnetwork.com/

Bobby Flay Satellite Media Tour - Auritt Communications Group

Satellite Media Tour with Anna Boiardi

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We had a great day in the studio for our Satellite Media Tour with Anna Boiardi! She shared a few Chef Boyardee family recipes from her new book, “Delicious Memories” (now available on Amazon).

Satellite Media Tour with Anna Boiardi - Auritt Communications Group

IACP 2011 in Austin – Recap

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Great to see everyone at IACP: The International Association of Culinary Professionals in Austin! The Auritt Staff had a great time. You can still watch our panels “Cooking on Camera” (with Ellie Kriger), “Media Training”, and “Marketing Your Food Brand in the New Age of Engagement” at the link below! Check it out.

Virtual Conference

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