Radio Brunch http://www.radiobrunch.com Your most important meal of the week Fri, 11 May 2012 01:25:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Your most important meal of the week Radio Brunch no Your most important meal of the week Radio Brunch http://www.radiobrunch.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.radiobrunch.com Community Supported Agriculture http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=298&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=community-supported-agriculture http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=298#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 18:41:02 +0000 nicole http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=298 A CSA gives consumers the option of sponsoring a farm’s harvest. This new supportive farming approach has been around since I was born, however many are still not aware of its existence. I, myself, did not discover it until about 5 years ago.

In a CSA, keyword being community, the growers and consumers provide mutual support in the production of food. Many farms would have an extremely difficult time covering costs of the farm operation without CSA members. Members are often referred to as “share-holders,” and typically pay upfront before the season begins. Although, many farms allow payment plans. Commitment to a CSA truly builds a more local agricultural system for your community. What’s another benefit? Well, I did forget to mention members receive the freshest produce a on a weekly basis. So, if you want to partner with a farm this year and receive more delicious and nutrient dense foods all season long, check out www.SEMAPonline.org to find a CSA near you.

]]> http://www.radiobrunch.com/?feed=rss2&p=298 0 A CSA gives consumers the option of sponsoring a farm's harvest. This new supportive farming approach has been around since I was born, however many are still not aware of its existence. I, myself, did not discover it until about 5 years ago. - A CSA gives consumers the option of sponsoring a farm's harvest. This new supportive farming approach has been around since I was born, however many are still not aware of its existence. I, myself, did not discover it until about 5 years ago. In a CSA, keyword being community, the growers and consumers provide mutual support in the production of food. Many farms would have an extremely difficult time covering costs of the farm operation without CSA members. Members are often referred to as "share-holders," and typically pay upfront before the season begins. Although, many farms allow payment plans. Commitment to a CSA truly builds a more local agricultural system for your community. What's another benefit? Well, I did forget to mention members receive the freshest produce a on a weekly basis. So, if you want to partner with a farm this year and receive more delicious and nutrient dense foods all season long, check out www.SEMAPonline.org to find a CSA near you. Radio Brunch no 45:23 Earthfest http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=292&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=earthfest http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=292#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:50:13 +0000 nicole http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=292 Green Tips for Earth Day 2012:

Jim Lough, organic farmer, will be filling in for Nicole. She is down at the EarthFest at Cape Cod Beer. Earth day is a great opportunity to engage in small change to improve your health and the environment. Whether you have a chronic illness or would like to prevent diabetes, heart disease or cancer, check out these green tips to support your overall health goals.

 

1. Buy locally made products.
2. Buy vegetables and fruits that are in season.
3. Ride a bike.
4. Walk, jog, or run.
5. Bring your own bags to the grocery store. Given a choice between plastic and paper, opt for paper.
6. Start compost in your back yard or on your rooftop.
7. Consider organic cleaning products like vinegar, borax, and baking soda.
8. Teach kids about the environment.
9. Reuse. Plastic food containers make good crayon and marker holders.
10. Learn about threats to ocean life and help Greenpeace take action: http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/campaigns/oceans/threats.

11. Be a part of Green Schools
12. Pledge to Organic Farms are Everywhere!, the documentary

 

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]]> http://www.radiobrunch.com/?feed=rss2&p=292 0 Green Tips for Earth Day 2012: - Jim Lough, organic farmer, will be filling in for Nicole. She is down at the EarthFest at Cape Cod Beer. Earth day is a great opportunity to engage in small change to improve your health and the environment. Green Tips for Earth Day 2012: Jim Lough, organic farmer, will be filling in for Nicole. She is down at the EarthFest at Cape Cod Beer. Earth day is a great opportunity to engage in small change to improve your health and the environment. Whether you have a chronic illness or would like to prevent diabetes, heart disease or cancer, check out these green tips to support your overall health goals.   1. Buy locally made products. 2. Buy vegetables and fruits that are in season. 3. Ride a bike. 4. Walk, jog, or run. 5. Bring your own bags to the grocery store. Given a choice between plastic and paper, opt for paper. 6. Start compost in your back yard or on your rooftop. 7. Consider organic cleaning products like vinegar, borax, and baking soda. 8. Teach kids about the environment. 9. Reuse. Plastic food containers make good crayon and marker holders. 10. Learn about threats to ocean life and help Greenpeace take action: http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/campaigns/oceans/threats. 11. Be a part of Green Schools 12. Pledge to Organic Farms are Everywhere!, the documentary   Listen to this show Radio Brunch no 54:58 Organic Farms are Everywhere! Our way back to New England http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=286&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=organic-farms-are-everywhere-our-way-back-to-new-england http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=286#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:11:35 +0000 nicole http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=286 Jim and I finally wrapped up our trip to California and back to Massachusetts. It only took 5 shows. You can also listen to some of our clips from our interview with Patrick Cummings.

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]]> http://www.radiobrunch.com/?feed=rss2&p=286 0 Jim and I finally wrapped up our trip to California and back to Massachusetts. It only took 5 shows. You can also listen to some of our clips from our interview with Patrick Cummings. Listen to this show below. Jim and I finally wrapped up our trip to California and back to Massachusetts. It only took 5 shows. You can also listen to some of our clips from our interview with Patrick Cummings. Listen to this show below. Radio Brunch no 56:30 Trucking back to New England http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=275&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trucking-back-to-new-england http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=275#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:04:07 +0000 nicole http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=275 Jim and I made it to California and now we are heading home, but first we have 13 more farms. Listen to our story and visit our project.

View our Kickstarter.com Project

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Our recent interview with Patrick Cummings

 

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]]> http://www.radiobrunch.com/?feed=rss2&p=275 0 Jim and I made it to California and now we are heading home, but first we have 13 more farms. Listen to our story and visit our project. - View our Kickstarter.com Project - & - Our recent interview with Patrick Cummings -   - Jim and I made it to California and now we are heading home, but first we have 13 more farms. Listen to our story and visit our project. View our Kickstarter.com Project & Our recent interview with Patrick Cummings   Listen to the show below.   Radio Brunch no 51:47 Organic Farms are Everywhere! http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=267&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=organic-farms-are-everywhere http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=267#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:09:21 +0000 nicole http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=267 Nicole and Jim are now home and are creating a documentary of their travels and the interviews with the farmers across the country. Their plan is to have a nationwide viewing of the film, “Organic Farms are Everywhere!” Until then, you can experience their travels and meet all the farmers at their blog, www.OrganicFarmsEveryehere.com. They will continue to raise awareness about organic farming with several speaking engagements regarding their trip this year.

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]]> http://www.radiobrunch.com/?feed=rss2&p=267 0 10 Myths about feeding your kids with Suzanne Ducharme http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=271&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-myths-about-feeding-your-kids-with-suzanne-ducharme http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=271#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:24:36 +0000 nicole http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=271 Suzanne M. Ducharme, MS CCC-SLP is a licensed and nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist with 16 years experience in pediatrics. She graduated summa cum laude  with a BS in Communication Disorders from UMASS Amherst in 1992. She earned an MS in Speech Pathology from Emerson College in 1994. Suzanne has also done specialized training in feeding and swallowing disorders, hearing impairment and complex medical issues.

Suzanne is a Usui Reiki Master Teacher and an Angeltouche Reiki Shamballa Master/Teacher. She recently completed her Lightarian Reiki Master Teacher training, as well as Phase One Magnified Healing™ training.

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]]> http://www.radiobrunch.com/?feed=rss2&p=271 0 Suzanne M. Ducharme, MS CCC-SLP is a licensed and nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist with 16 years experience in pediatrics. She graduated summa cum laude  with a BS in Communication Disorders from UMASS Amherst in 1992. Suzanne M. Ducharme, MS CCC-SLP is a licensed and nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist with 16 years experience in pediatrics. She graduated summa cum laude  with a BS in Communication Disorders from UMASS Amherst in 1992. She earned an MS in Speech Pathology from Emerson College in 1994. Suzanne has also done specialized training in feeding and swallowing disorders, hearing impairment and complex medical issues. Suzanne is a Usui Reiki Master Teacher and an Angeltouche Reiki Shamballa Master/Teacher. She recently completed her Lightarian Reiki Master Teacher training, as well as Phase One Magnified Healing™ training. Listen to the show below. Radio Brunch no 50:58 Healthy Habits for Families 2012 http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=250&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healthy-habits-for-families-2012 http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=250#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:52:09 +0000 nicole http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=250

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Listen into Suzanne Ducharme, a licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist with 20 years experience in pediatrics and owner of South Shore Speech Pathology Partners in Weymouth. She will be answering several questions asked by our listeners, such as:

 

 

  1. When should I offer solids to my child?
  2. My child gags whenever I give him something new; what should I do?
  3. When should my child be off baby food? Bottles?
  4. How do I know if I need to get help for my child’s eating issues? Where do I go?
  5. What do you do with kids in treatment?

Nutrition Tips for Parents:

  • Providing well-balanced meals for your children is the priority.
  • Be a good role model – don’t make faces
  • Set Goals that are realistic – start with one bite.
  • Be consistant, firm and don’t give up – everyone is trying
  • Give them choices of proteins and fibers (apple or pear – cheese stick or PB)
  • Promote healthy weight gain and growth through nutrition – Increase healthy fats and encourage extra bites of protein.
  • Don’t rush meals
]]> http://www.radiobrunch.com/?feed=rss2&p=250 0 Going Bananas! http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=238&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=going-bananas http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=238#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:26:40 +0000 nicole http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=238 Have you ever wondered what the difference was between the bananas in your grocery store? I HAVE.  First there is organic vs. non-organic, now we see Fair Trade bananas as well. Thinking about which bananas you should be buying may have you going bananas as well. I had Jessica Jones-Hughes from Equal Exchange on Radio Brunch to help me decide which bananas I should be buying.

Equal Exchange has created a Big Change since 1986. Their founders envisioned a food system that empowers farmers and consumers, supports small farmer co-ops, and uses sustainable farming methods. Perhaps we should think about why there was a need for Fair Trade among bananas, coffee, and chocolate in the first place? Where the industrial banana farmers given health benefits? NO. Where they paid fairly for their work? NO. Where they given a reasonable amount of hours without being over-worked? NO. Where they safe from chemicals sprayed on the bananas fields? NO. Where they able to make distribution decisions regarding their farm? NO. Okay, I think I get why Equal Exchange chose Fair Trade for banana farmers.

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]]> http://www.radiobrunch.com/?feed=rss2&p=238 0 Have you ever wondered what the difference was between the bananas in your grocery store? I HAVE.  First there is organic vs. non-organic, now we see Fair Trade bananas as well. Thinking about which bananas you should be buying may have you going banan... Have you ever wondered what the difference was between the bananas in your grocery store? I HAVE.  First there is organic vs. non-organic, now we see Fair Trade bananas as well. Thinking about which bananas you should be buying may have you going bananas as well. I had Jessica Jones-Hughes from Equal Exchange on Radio Brunch to help me decide which bananas I should be buying. Equal Exchange has created a Big Change since 1986. Their founders envisioned a food system that empowers farmers and consumers, supports small farmer co-ops, and uses sustainable farming methods. Perhaps we should think about why there was a need for Fair Trade among bananas, coffee, and chocolate in the first place? Where the industrial banana farmers given health benefits? NO. Where they paid fairly for their work? NO. Where they given a reasonable amount of hours without being over-worked? NO. Where they safe from chemicals sprayed on the bananas fields? NO. Where they able to make distribution decisions regarding their farm? NO. Okay, I think I get why Equal Exchange chose Fair Trade for banana farmers. Listen to this show Radio Brunch no 52:23 Creating the Perfect Kitchen http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=233&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creating-the-perfect-kitchen http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=233#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:34:07 +0000 nicole http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=233 “You must have a room, or a certain hour or so a day, where you don’t know what was in the newspaper that morning…a place where you can simply experience and bring forth what you are and what you might be.” – Joseph Campbell

“Mine is a kitchen.” – Nicole Cormier, RD, LDN

Today’s guest is Tim Holick, owner of Wood Palace Kitchens at 7 Mill St. in Middleboro. Listen to how you can start designing the perfect kitchen to fit your needs. Tim is also a new sponsor for Radio Brunch.

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]]> http://www.radiobrunch.com/?feed=rss2&p=233 0 Great Gift Giving http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=224&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=great-gift-giving http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=224#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:29:57 +0000 nicole http://www.radiobrunch.com/?p=224

Around the holiday’s we run around trying to find the “perfect” gift for someone special.  Try to keep in mind the health, nutrition and eco-friendly gifts that will benefit everyone, including our environment!  Giving gifts that give back are the best yet… here are some of our favorite ideas and stores:

  • Food Basket with cooking items, foods, and a signed book The Everything Healthy College Cookbook, The Everything Guide to Nutrition, or The Everything Juicing Book.
  • Teens will love: “Mighty Wallet” – wallets made from maps, comic books, stickers, subway routes, airmail etc.  Super modern and chic: mightywallets
  • Re-usable bags: My Favorite: SnapSac. Keep for grocery shopping to reduce all those plastic/paper bags we all use everytime! I always keep mine tucked away in my car trunk so no matter where I find myself shopping I always have my bags! They are also great to use at gift bags and you can use newspaper instead of tissue paper.
  • Water bottles! My Favorite: Klean Kanteen.The key to staying hydrated all day long is to have your water bottle on you at all times.  Keep them fun and hip with the millions of options and designs.  Opt for stainless steel, BPA-free, with easy top to open sip from!
  • Fitness Classes: The Edify Fitness and Nutrition Center has plenty of classes to choose from and has plenty of packages available.
  • Active wear can be exciting – new running/spin shoes, shorts/zip-ups, bold colored gym bags
  • Magazine membership: EatingWell Magazine, Women’s/Men’s Health, Nutrition Action
  • Runners: GPS watches track your runs, map mileage, track heart heart rate, and count calories burned!
  • Yogi’s will love: passes to yoga studio’s (tend to be expensive), mat, yoga towels, aromatherapy candles
  • Support local stores: eco-friendly fashions from Cape Cod’s local store Shift boutique
  • Salvage Decor” - The Green House - Creative personalized gifts are Kellie’s speacility, or choose from her crafty gallery, or give her a sentimental item to turn into a new beautiful piece
  • TOM’s shoes - One for One deal; with every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need.  TOMS eyewear has the same deal; everytime you buy a pair of sunglasses, TOMS will give sight to a person in need!
  • Book’s: Omivore’s Dilemma, Eat, Drink and Be Healthy, Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life, In Defense of Food
  • Eco-friendly gifts: Sustainable NYC has great gift ideas and stocking stuffers!
  • Eco-Friendly Gifts Online. This site offers Modern, Hip, home decor and fashion ideas for women/men/kids/teens: Recycled Sea Stone Glasses, Recycled Magazine Picture Frames, Wallets made from recycled leather, stone jewlery
  • Lunchskins: “reduce your daily lunchprint” pack your sandwhich in a reusable snackbag to keep your healthy habits of bringing lunch to work while reducing the extra waste of the bag we throw out everytime!
  • CSA Food Crop Share for 2012!!! – Best gift of all; expensive but well worth every penny!Visit: http://www.localharvest.org/ to find a farm near you and find out the pricing for your family!

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