Episodes

  • Dads that Cook

    Dads that Cook
    Jun 22 2024

    In this episode, we introduce you to Michael Varieur. He is a father of three young children and takes cooking for his family quite seriously. Mike is a tinkerer in the kitchen, experimenting with new techniques always trying to figure out a new and better way to prepare food.


    While he admits that he is not perfect in the meals he prepares, meaning that some of them are not the most nutritious, he is Willing to experiment and strive to make a better meal from scratch.


    I highlight my Mike because from my vantage point in the clinic, listening to patients with chronic disease all day long, the vast majority of them do not feel very comfortable cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. There is a certain level of dependency on processed foods, drive through, and lackluster meals made at home. There isn't much excitement these days in the kitchen or around the kitchen table.


    This situation needs to change if we are going to rescue the health and wellness of our children and combat the chronic disease that millions upon millions of Americans face.


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    27 mins
  • Bagel Nutrition-Part 2

    Bagel Nutrition-Part 2
    Jun 8 2024
    This is Part 2 of our discussion on the nutrition of the bagel.
    While we may be spending far too much time on the topic (how much can you really talk about the bagel?), I do think it is worthwhile to drive home the point that the "Better Bagel" on its own will not improve your health.
    From a consumer standpoint, you are led to believe that a product such as this, allegedly, lower in carbohydrates, high in fiber, and lower in calorie, is the proverbial "cure all" to your ills.
    As we stayed in the discussion, New York City, the quintessential capital of the bagel, is one of the thinnest cities in America. How could this be if their per capita intake of bagels leads the nation? It is not the bagel that is making America obese. It is a lifestyle of inactivity, consumption of processed foods, and a general disregard for one's own health and wellness. And so while there is nothing inherently toxic about this Better Bagel product that we're discussing, we all need to think long and hard about our own fate, and what lifestyle choices we need to make.


    #bagelnutrition

    #betterbagel

    #talkradio

    #obesity



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    53 mins
  • Bagel Nutrition 101

    Bagel Nutrition 101
    May 31 2024

    Part 1 of Bagel Nutrition.


    Dr. Galati discusses the pros and cons of a frozen bagel product. Is it really better for you compared to an off the shelf NYC bagel? Not sure. Listen and find out.


    Next week we'll hear from a Registered Dietitian and fill in some of the blanks.


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    22 mins
  • Increased Alcohol Abuse

    Increased Alcohol Abuse
    Mar 28 2024
    Dr. Joe Galati last week was on the radio with Frank Morano on THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT. The show airs every evening between 1:00-5:00 a.m. EST on 77-WABC out of New York. Dr. Galati was discussing new data from the CDC on increased deaths from alcohol over the past few years.


    A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealing a significant increase in alcohol-related deaths in the United States, with nearly 500 Americans dying each day in 2021. The spike began during the Covid pandemic and continued to rise after lockdowns in 2020. The study highlights a higher death rate among men but a quicker increase among women. Factors contributing to the surge include pandemic stress and increased availability of alcohol through home-delivery services. Binge drinking is also on the rise, particularly among middle-aged adults. Policy suggestions to address this issue include increasing alcohol prices through taxes, limiting sales, and promoting counseling. Additionally, new research is linking alcohol use even in moderation to harmful effects on health, debunking previous beliefs about the health benefits of alcohol, including red wine.


    Links to alcohol related sites:


    Frank Morano Podcast


    Increase Deaths from Alcohol


    Excess Alcohol Use


    Binge Drinking


    Alcohol Related Death Impact


    Drinking Guidelines


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    26 mins
  • Colon Cancer Awareness Month

    Colon Cancer Awareness Month
    Mar 10 2024

    March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.


    This week, Dr. Dang Nguyen joins Dr. Galati discussing the strategies to screen for colon cancer.


    Colon Cancer knowledge facts:

    Colon CA Stats 2024:

    106,000 new colon CA cases

    46,000 new rectal CA cases

    53,000 deaths (8.6% all CA deaths)

    **Younger people increasing CRC by 1-2%/year

    Lifetime risk: 1/23 men; 1/25 female


    Colon Cancer ranks as the #2 cancer death case, behind lung CA (breast is #4)


    Risk Factors:

    Overweight/obese

    T2DM

    Diet (red meat/pork/processed meats/grilling/frying/low fiber)

    Smoking

    Alcohol use

    Race (American Indian/Alaska/European Jews)

    Personal hx of polyps

    Inflammatory bowel disease

    Radiation to the abdomen

    Family history colon cancer or polyps

    Inherited genetic syndrome


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    21 mins
  • Fatty Liver and Heart Disease

    Fatty Liver and Heart Disease
    Feb 24 2024
    Over the past several weeks, we have been highlighting the connection between fatty liver and heart disease.
    This is a topic that we feel is not receiving enough discussion. The majority of individuals with fatty liver suffer from a constellation of disorders which is called metabolic syndrome. Within metabolic syndrome, patients have truncal obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol or triglycerides. This particular risk profile put you at high risk for the development of fatty liver but also for serious heart disease.


    Patients with fatty liver have a far more aggressive form of heart disease, with the increased risk of fatal complications in the event of a heart attack. In many cases, both the patient and primary care physicians underestimate the cardiovascular risk associated with fatty liver disease and unfortunately ignore these risk factors.
    This past week’s episode of Your Health First highlighted this discussion. We had Dr. Mazen Noureddin, an expert in fatty liver and fatty liver research, as well as Dr. Randeep Suneja, and acclaimed cardiologist here in Houston. Together they outlined the nature of the public health risk, and steps to take to combat it.


    Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:

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    Medical Practice: Liver Specialists of Texas

    Dr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself Sick

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    Dr. Galati's YouTube Channel


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    38 mins
  • #MealPrep for Health

    #MealPrep for Health
    Jan 12 2024

    Dr. Sudha Kodali  was recently a guest on Your Health First with Dr. Joe Galati. Dr. Kodali is a hepatologist at Houston Methodist Hospital and is a favorite contributor to the program.


    With Dr. Kodali, we discussed the benefits of home cooking, and strategies to accomplish this while trying to manage busy work and family schedules. Considering the increasing rates in childhood obesity, as well as the continued concern for obesity in adults, cooking at home and controlling the ingredients, is a most important first Step to regaining control.


    The major concern with childhood and adult obesity relates to the development of chronic disease including fatty liver, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, elevated cholesterol, kidney disease, cancer, and premature death.


    Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:

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    Medical Practice: Liver Specialists of Texas

    Dr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself Sick

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    36 mins
  • #Longevity Recommendations

    #Longevity Recommendations
    Jan 10 2024

    Dr. Joe Galati this week on Your Health First shares a few ideas on longevity.


    Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:

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    Medical Practice: Liver Specialists of Texas

    Dr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself Sick

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    14 mins