Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Fall recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products feature seasonal fall flavors or Latin flavors for Hispanic Heritage Month.  #GiantHasIt! Show Notes: Fall Shopping List: Giant Brand Honeycrisp Apple Seltzer  Mocktail/Cocktail Recipe: Apple Pie Fizz Cocktail Giant Brand Apple Cider (1 GS) Chobani Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Spice Limited Batch Oui by Yoplait French Style Yogurt Pumpkin Caramel Michele's Granola Beyond Superfood Blend Dry Dog Food Salmon Egg & Pumpkin Spice Natural Haunted Cookie House Kit Pumpkin Spice Flavored  Purple Carrot Plant-Based Veggie Bowl Maple Chipotle (1 GS) Fall Favorites Cranberry Maple Trail Mix (1GS) Honey Chipotle Grill Sauce  Mexican-Inspired Creamy Garlic Cayenne Sauce  Hatch Chili Cream Sauce TOI Mexican Inspired Sauces: El Sol Brands Plantain Chips Spicy with Lime (1 GS)  

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Try Something New - Fall Flavors + Hispanic Heritage Picks

Although Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Mid-September to Mid-October, the influence of Hispanic foods is year-round.  Sabrina Avery (Uruguay), Josefina Girón (Mexican/Cuban), and Omar Molina (Venezuela) from the Giant Food family share what makes each of their heritages so unique (the food) and what they all have in common (the dancing.)  Not all Hispanic cultures are the same, but their love of feeding friends and family is - so listen in and learn why "Donde comen dos, comen tres" is a way of life at the Latin table. Show Notes: Josefina's Blog: Read & Shop Our Newest Blog | Giant (giantfood.com)   Sabrina's Favorite Recipes (Uruguay) Savory: Chivito Sandwiches, Choripán Sandwich, Torta Pascualina  Sweet: Chajá, Alfajores with Dulche de Leche Cookies, Cuban Flan Creme Caramel, Tortas Fritas, Pasta Frola de Dulce de Membrillo Quince Tart Italian Influenced: Ñoqui con Tuco (Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce), Canelones Omar's Recipes (Venezuela) Pantry Staple: P.A.N. Pre-cooked white corn meal (P.A.N. Recipes (pancorn.com)) Venezuelan Arepas Savory: Hallacas (Venezuelan Tamales), Pabellon Criollo (Venezuelan Shredded Beef ) Sweet: Tres Leches (Milk Cake), Quesillo Venezolano (Caramel Flan) Josefina's Recipes (Mexico/Cuba) Savory: Lechon Asado (Cuban Roast Pork), Red Enchiladas Recipe, Yuca en mojo criollo, Baked Beef Chimichangas, Cuban Beef Picadillo, Mexican Red Pork Tamales,   Ropa Vieja (old clothes), Chilaquiles Rojos Sweet: Buñuelos (Golden Fried Fritter) 

Mi Casa Es Su Casa: Hispanic Heritage Month

September is Family Meals Month and a great opportunity to examine how we gather around the table and use mealtime conversations to better connect with the people we love.  Bri DeRosa from The Family Dinner Project joins us to discuss how we can have better table talk and shares simple starters that will engage everyone - no matter their age - at your next meal. Show Notes:  The Family Dinner Project - The Family Dinner Project Conversation:  Question Generator from The Family Dinner Project Fun - Games and Activites from The Family Dinner Project Food - Recipes from The Family Dinner Project Eat, Laugh, Talk Book - The Family Dinner Playbook 952 weeks of Ideas) - All proceeds from the sale of Eat, Laugh, Talk! are used to support nonprofit community programs for families. 

Table Talk: Family Meals Month

Research shows mental toughness—or “grit,” plays an important role helping all of us achieve our goals.  But how can grit help our kids as they head back into the classroom and on the field, this fall? To answer this question, we've invited back Caroline Adams Miller, author, and expert on the science behind cultivating happiness, success and of course, grit.   Show Notes: https://www.carolinemiller.com/doyouhaveenoughgrit/ https://www.carolinemiller.com/raising-kids-grit/ https://www.carolinemiller.com/does-your-child-have-grit/ The Importance of Grit and Perseverance in Your Health, Work, and Life (lifehacker.com) 

Kids and Mental Toughness (or Grit)

As we head back to our new norm at home and school,  Pharmacist Samir Balile answers the top questions related to the Delta variant, vaccines for kids under 12, and what do we need to know to stay safe and healthy. Show Notes: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC Coronavirus - Maryland Department of Health Coronavirus - Virginia Department of Health Coronavirus - D.C. Department of Health Coronavirus - Delaware Department of Health Important Coronavirus Update | Giant (giantfood.com) Health & Wellness | Giant (giantfood.com)

Coronavirus Update: Fall

Are you looking for a great read to wrap up the summer?  Then this is the podcast for you! Tune in as our community partners share their can't miss picks whether you're at the beach, on the lake, or enjoying a stay-cation. Get a two minute synopsis by tuning in or check out the show notes for a list. Show Notes: 5 picks from community partners and our director of healthy living Lisa Marie Riggins, executive director of USO of USO of Metropolitan Washington - Baltimore Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy  Dr. Donald Small - the Director of Pediatric Oncology Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology (hopkinsmedicine.org)   Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz The Hanging of Ruben Ashford by Lauren Small      Ama Baidu-Forson RD, Manager of Food and Innovation from Capital Area Food Bank   The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah George H. Lambert, Jr., President & CEO of Greater Washington Urban League   The Promise Land by Barack Obama  Lisa Coleman MS, RD, LDN, Director of Healthy Living from Healthy Living at Giant Food   The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile 

Book Club: Partner Picks

Get an insider’s peak at the hottest products for Summer recommended by the Giant Healthy Living Team. All of the products this month come from local farmers and producers right here in the mid-Atlantic.  There are hundreds of ways to enjoy the region's best without ever leaving your neighborhood. #GiantHasIt! Show Notes: Local Shopping List: Local Produce Boxes - available online at Giant Delivers (DMV) Veggie Confetti (DC) Tessemae's Salad Dressings (MD) Maola, Nature's Promise and Giant Brand Milk (DMV + PA) Compass Coffee (DC) New Legendary Planted Based Burgers (DC) Soupergirl Soups (DC) Half Loaf Bread Company (MD) M'Panadas (DC) Snacklins (DC)   Past Local Favorites: Bowery Farming Greens and Herbs (MD) Logan's Sausage (VA) Roseda Farms Black Angus Burger, Steaks and Hot Dogs (MD) Hoopers Crabs, Phillip's Seafood, Fishers Popcorn (MD) 

Try Something New (and Local)

Mackenzie Doshi, a board-certified PA in general dermatology answers your top questions about skin health.  She covers the best skin care routine at every age, does some tanning myth-busting, and provides tips on how to prevent (or care for) some of the top issues we're likely to encounter this summer. Show Notes: Anne Arundel Dermatology - Mid Atlantic Dermatologists (aadermatology.com) Best Sunscreens of 2021, Recommended by Dermatologists (goodhousekeeping.com) 12 summer skin problems you can prevent (American Academy Dermatologists) 10 Best Reef-Safe Sunscreens 2021 - Coral-Safe Sunscreen (prevention.com) 

Healthy Summer Skin

American Institute for Cancer Research’s Director of Nutrition Programs, Sheena Patel Swanner, MS, RDN, joins the Healthy Living Team to discuss AICR’s 10 Cancer Prevention Recommendations, evidence-based tools, and healthy habits you can put into practice. Show Notes: The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight, and physical activity so that we can help people make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk. Links: AICR’s 10 Cancer Prevention Recommendations: https://www.aicr.org/cancer-prevention/ Healthy10 Challenge: https://healthy10challenge.org/ AICR Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanInstituteforCancerResearch 

The Healthy 10 - Cancer Prevention

Home and abroad the USO offers programs to keep service members connected to the people, places, and things they love. Learn how this civilian-run organization has evolved over the years and is more important than ever from Lisa Marie Riggins, President and Chief Executive Officer of USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore. Show Notes: DONATE: USO-Metro: Donate (onecause.com) LEARN MORE: USO of Metropolitan Washington - Baltimore FUNDRAISER: BBQ in DC - Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle FUNDRAISER: Roundup your grocery receipt in June for USO Metro 

Get to Know Today's USO

From local milk to plant-based substitutes, today's dairy aisle offers something for everyone whether you're a locavore, vegan, or simply want to find the healthiest choice for you and your family. Jim Biddle from the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative and Ashley Gray, Giant's own Dairy Category manager tell the local and sustainable stories behind some of your favorite dairy products and introduce you to one of the farmers behind the milk. Show Notes: American Dairy Association North East: Virtual Farm Tours and series “This American Dairy Farmer” which tells the story of the farmers behind the milk. https://www.allianceforthebay.org/project/giantcleanwaterpartnership/  https://maolamilk.com/sustainability/  https://mdvamilk.com/sustainability/ 

Get to Know the Dairy Aisle

Tiffany Leon, RD from FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)  joins the nutritionists to discuss Living Teal, and how the FASTER Act of 2021 will improve the lives of individuals living with food allergies. She'll also provide her best tips for shopping and eating. Show Notes: June is World Allergy Week Month/World Allergy Week June 13-19, 2021 FARE: Homepage | Food Allergy Research & Education Shopping Guide: Tips for Avoiding Your Allergen | Food Allergy Research & Education Home Keeping Guide: Tips for Keeping Safe at Home | Food Allergy Research & Education Living Teal: Living Teal - Teal Pumpkin Project & Be a PAL | FARE (foodallergy.org) Details on the FASTER Act 2021 (Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research) FARE’s Baby’s First™ campaign: Home | Baby's First: Reduce the Risk by FARE (babysfirst.org) 

Living Teal with Food Allergies

Pharmacist Eric Asanansi and Brandi Petway from Giant's THRIVE BRG do a podcast takeover with Dr. George L. Askew from Prince Georges County Health, Human Services, and Education and Dr. Lawson from the Greater Washington Urban League to dispel the myths and share some insights on why it's important that people of color get their COVID vaccine. They will also discuss the importance of connection and mental health during this difficult time. Show Notes: COVID-19 Vaccinations | Giant (giantfood.com) Health & Human Services Portal | Prince George's County, MD (princegeorgescountymd.gov) Advocacy | Greater Washington Urban League | United States (gwul.org) pharmacy@giantfood.com 

5 Reasons A COVID Vaccine Will Help You THRIVE

It's getting warmer, the flowers are blooming and with the windows open we start to think about spring cleaning! With Mother's Day around the corner, this podcast is a twofer - because let's face it - no one cleans more than mom. What Would Mom Do? Let’s ask Brenda Streets, mom of your host, Mandy Katz.  Show Notes: 50 Cleaning Tips and Tricks - Easy Home Cleaning Tips (goodhousekeeping.com) The Ultimate Guide to Household Cleaning: What You Should Be Cleaning When | Martha Stewart How to Do Laundry - Smarter Living Guides - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Cleaning Products: dish brush, tooth brush, Dawn, Soft Scrub (with and without bleach), Lysol and Clorox products, Murphy's Oil Soap, Endust, Ammonia-free Windex Laundry Products: tooth brush, Mesh bag, clear detergent, OxyClean Maximum Force, Woolite Free From Products: Nature's Promise Brand Angela's "Cleaner Cleaning Products" Blog: Read & Shop Our Newest Blog 

WWMD? Spring Cleaning

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