
On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on nutrition and human behavior expert Randy Karp joined us. He
talked all about how we are totally misinformed about food. For example he says cooking with unstable vegetable oils is bad for you. Instead cook in high heat with extra virgin coconut oil. And be careful with your olive oil. Most olive oils are devoid of health benefits, especially when heated. When asked if he could only eat one food he said it would be avocado. Regarding fish he said that the pro’s of eating fish are that they eat algae which is good for you but the cons are that they also live in water that has toxins. So choose your fish wisely. On his website he has lots of information about healthy eating and healthy foods. He produces his own line of extra virgin olive oil which he makes in very small quantities to ensure quality. And a new product called Just Like Sugar that has only 1 calorie in 5 lbs. You can learn more about his views in his book Misinformed About Food or on his website www.rkinformedliving.com
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Lauren Miller. Lauren was diagnosed with Stage three breast cancer at age 38. A diagnosis that came just five days after her divorce became final. She was given a 50-50 chance of survival. As a mother of three children Lauren wrote of her spiritual journey in Hearing His Whisper. Lauren’s mantra “I Choose Life” helped her get through this harrowing ordeal. She has also used her battle with cancer not to feel like a victim but to empower her to live life in the moment. She actually said that cancer was a gift. She share tips about stress relief like: become an observer to your life rather than a reactor. And be truly present in each and every moment. To learn more about inspirational her and her spiritual books please go to her website 
close to $1 billion since its inception over 20 years a go. The Team is the first, best and largest charity sports training program. Almost 400,000 participants from first timers to seasoned athletes have trained with the Team and achieved their best at marathons, half marathons, triathlons, 100-mile century bike rides and hiking adventures. Participants enjoy working with their certified coaches and trainers who provide help with fitness, nutrition, gear and injury prevention. When you do a team event you get a trainer plus companionship and the support of a real team. They have events all over the country and for all levels of fitness. They even have family friendly events you can do as a family. To learn more please go to their website in Georgia at 
A great tip Rob shared was for the parent to present a calm demeanor and not look frightened in front of the child. Rob says the child is looking to the parent for visual cues to let him/her know what is going on. So if the parent looks panicked then the child is going to feel scared as well. Rob also explained that having the parent demonstrate the procedure first the child can see that it isn’t so bad and will go along. this works especially well with showing your child how to swallow a pill or get his/her blood pressure taken. He has worked with lots of kids who have juvenile diabetes and has helped their families manage the regular injections and blood testing they have to deal with. His goal is to educate parents and nursing students on some proven techniques that will make children of all ages feel safer and less fearful in the doctor’s office. To learn more please go to his website 
Hype About Your Health. Robert is an award winning health journalist who teaches at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health. Some of the things he talked to us about were: the truth about how effective sun screen really is; which diet is the most effective over time; and how to tell if a health claim is true or hype. The tips he shared about understanding who to believe when it comes to health and science claims was very informative. It’s like they said in All The President’s Men – follow the money – who is paying for the study. Bottom line is that you can trust a study that followed thousands of humans more than a study that worked fro a handful of lab rats. To learn more about Robert and his book please go to his website 
former dance with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and was the Director of the Pilates Program at the Performing Arts School in Vienna. Her dvd shows you how to lay down in order to get a great workout. She trained with a protege of Joseph Pilates and uses a lot of the Romana Kryanowksa technique she learned. This technique is great for people who are already in pretty good shape. So if you are an athlete who wants to take their workout and their bodies to the next level – you should definitely check out this dvd. Yoga and pilates are great for athletes because like any athlete knows study and discipline are critical for success. Her famous students have included: Penelope Cruz, Michael Pena and Portia de Rossi. To learn more please go to 
Fit By Sara blog. Sara is a licensed marriage-family therapist as well as a life and fitness coach. She is an expert in women and families health and wellness. She has had great success getting whole families in great shape. Her website is filled with great information for moms who want to get to their pre-baby weight. She shared some great fitness tips on the show like: busy moms and dads should put their workout clothes out the night before so their ready for you to start your day. Also since getting an exercise or weight loss program is difficult for most men – they should start a friendly competition in order to get started and stick with it. Weight loss competitions like the Biggest Loser at work or at home has been shown to help people stay motivated. To learn more please go to her website 

trying to improve the survival rate and quality of life in young people who are suffering with cancer. That rate has not improved in over 30 years.













