
On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Catherine Cassidy, the face of Taste of Home. Taste of Home is filled
with reader submitted recipes in all media – magazines, books and on TV. Talk about a dream job. Imagine trying out and cooking all those recipes that have been sent in from readers everywhere. You get to try everyone’s favorite dish. Catherine gave us a ton of kitchen tips, like: read the recipe first, get everything you need ready next then start. Invest in a good slow cooker, good knives and good cookware before you start spending big bucks on the major appliances. These recipes are not really gourmet – they just are real life, family friendly non-intimidating and delicious. Also she puts all the nutritional information right there at the bottom of each recipe. And if you get a chance be sure to check out the Taste of Home Cooking Schools. There you’ll learn great cooking tips and techniques as well as walk away with lots of prizes and gifts. So be sure to check out Catherine’s new cookbook (which is a great gift for the holidays) Taste of Home, Cooks Who Care edition – it even comes with a year subscription to her magazine as a bonus gift. To learn more please go to www.tasteofhome.com
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she shared some great nutrition tips for athletes and their trainers. Some of the common mistakes she said that trainers make with their athletes are not giving them enough information regarding how food and fluids can improve their performance. She says that since different sports have different metabolic demands that each athletes food and fluid requirements are different – so it is important to eat and drink for your needs. She also said that their is too much emphasis on protein consumption and not enough on eating carbohydrates. She isn’t a big fan of not eating before workouts then drinking protein shakes afterward. She says trainers also have to be aware of eating disorders in athletes especially those in weight class sports like wrestling and gymnastics. She says planning meals before working out is critical. To learn more about Leslie and her book please go to 

that she was having trouble getting rid of. So a nutrition coach suggested she should measure and weight the foods that she ate. So Heather figured out a clever way to measure foods you put into bowls. And by the way, she lost about 80 pounds. The Measure Up bowl is one of those product that once you see it you think, why didn’t I think of that – it is so obvious. The Measure up Bowl has subtle lines telling you how much you are putting into each bowl in quarter and half cup increments. You will not find a better product to control your portion sizes. Especially with cereal. Heather did a great job with the design and quality. These bowls are dishwasher and microwave safe. And Heather is trying to get them into a retail setting like Bed Bath and Beyond or Macy’s. So if you have any contacts with buyers there please let Heather know. Remember portion control is connected to weight control. Check out her bowls at 
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 

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 














