Fresh Focus

By: Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Summary

  • Fresh focus is a podcast delivering bites of nutrition information to veterans and their family between visits. Whether you are busy with a family, retired, or more isolated, you can stay connected for you. Dietitians from the Marion VA Health Care System will deliver evidenced based, consistent information to take on today's hot topics while promoting positive health outcomes. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not endorse or officially sanction any entities that may be discussed in this podcast, nor any media, products or services they may provide.
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Episodes
  • Fresh Focus #88: Spotlight on the Juneteenth Flag
    May 17 2024

    Dr. Joel Hamilton brings awareness of the Juneteenth flag with this bonus episode highlighting the arc, which represents a new horizon.

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    8 mins
  • Fresh Focus #87: Snacking During Cancer Treatments
    May 13 2024

    For those with cancer, eating can become a frustrating task. Some foods can aggravate symptoms, whereas some foods can help. Your taste buds can begin to deceive you. Your appetite can vary greatly. There are many appropriate questions and concerns to have during this process, even in regards to snacking.

    In this episode of Fresh Focus, Kathy attempts to answer some of these questions, and also talks about some great snack ideas for anyone that may be dealing with cancer.

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    8 mins
  • Fresh Focus #86: Snacking with Veggies First
    May 13 2024

    Non-starchy vegetables can be a phenomenal go-to to when it comes to snacking. They are nutrient dense, provide a low calorie source of volume, and they are very affordable! Join Beth as she discusses the benefits of vegetables as snacks, and gives us five usable tips to incorporate more into our intake!

    • #1 – Eat your vegetables first!
    • #2 – Try convenient, and easy, options.
    • #3 – Bring life to your sandwiches and wraps with vegetables!
    • #4 – Go slow.
    • #5 – Expand your palate.
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    9 mins

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