Nutrition

How AI-Powered Physican Initiated Healthcare Platforms are Helping Patients Comply with Nutrition and Exercise Directives

Fjorino Musaku of Friska.Ai who is a health and wellness coach responsible for assessing patients’ health status, developing personalized care plans, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure delivery of comprehensive and integrated care joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Fjorino Musaku discuss the following:
Talk about FriskaAi and your role there - along with Friska NutriAi.
Why is it important to have a lifestyle healthcare platform that leverages advanced AI technology to enhance patient care and wellness – in between doctor appointments?
How do such remote AI-powered healthcare platforms help inspire patients to comply with nutrition and exercise advice from physicians?
It’s not always about the technology – but the kind of advice and the approach – can you comment on that?
Let’s get some great advice on diet and exercise. How do you recommend people approach lowering carbs and approach a low fat diet – and how can we get people to exercise more?
Fjorino Musaku recently joined FriskaAi as a health and wellness coach responsible for assessing patients’ health status, developing personalized care plans, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure delivery of comprehensive and integrated care. He also provides nutritional guidance and educates patients and their families on diabetes self-management strategies for Friska NutriAi, FriskaAi’s AI-powered personalized nutrition platform.
Possessing a wealth of experience in academic, clinical, and athletic performance settings, Musaku is a professor of exercise science at Henry Ford College and a health educator with Henry Ford Health. He is also an award-winning diabetes care and education specialist, strength and conditioning expert, and ultra-distance marathon runner. Previous positions include strength and conditioning coach with 2SP Sport Performance, where he worked with Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Lions players, and health and wellness manager at Michigan Endocrine.
“Joining FriskaAi is an incredible opportunity to merge evidence-based wellness with cutting-edge technology,” said Musaku. “I’m passionate about helping people take charge of their health through personalized nutrition, movement, and education. With Friska NutriAi, we’re making expert guidance more accessible than ever and empowering individuals with chronic conditions to live healthier, more balanced lives.”
Website: https://friska.ai 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friskaai 
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Top 5 Pointers for a Healthy Diet

 
Dr. Michael Compton, a Columbia University professor triple-board-certified in psychiatry, preventive medicine, and lifestyle medicine joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels. He is author of Veggie Smarts: A Doctor and Farmer Grows and Savors Eight Families of Vegetables.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Michael Compton discuss the following:
What prompted you to write a book about growing and savoring veggies?
What do you mean by the concept of "veggie smarts"?
Marion Nestle (not Nestle as in the company), on the back cover, refers to your book as "endearingly quirky."  What makes it endearing, and what makes it quirky?
What would you say are the top 5 most underappreciated vegetables?
I know that you offer lots of "free health advice" in the book, but for today, what are your top 5 pointers for a healthy diet?
Dr. Michael T. Compton is board-certified in psychiatry, preventive medicine, and lifestyle medicine—a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine, and a Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. As a professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, he has a deep understanding of what makes people feel secure, content, and happy; he also happens to have expertise in healthy lifestyle behaviors and nutrition.
Having grown up on a dairy-farm-turned-beef-farm in rural southwestern Virginia, embracing a whole-foods, plant-predominant eating pattern might not have been in his genes. But creating a garden with his two green thumbs from Granny definitely was.
Attending college at Mary Washington, medical school at the University of Virginia, and specialty training in psychiatry and preventive medicine at Emory University took this proverbial boy off the farm, but as all who know the old saying might suspect, the farm had not been taken out of him. In a mid-life burst of productivity, he built a compact, organic-certified vegetable farm and got smart about growing and savoring vegetables.
Website: https://www.drcompton.health
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Unlock the Secret to Perfect Health: A Doctor's Proven Plan

 
Dr. Julianna Lindsey, Board Certified in Internal Medicine with additional training and certifications in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, functional and integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, bio-identical hormone optimization, and peptide therapy joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Julianna Lindsey discuss the following:
What do you mean when you say your intention is to show people how to turn back the clock on aging?
What health measures should people be monitoring and what should their targets be?
How does attitude affect how we age?
How important is genetics in terms of longevity?
What are your recommendations regarding food, dieting and weight management?
Should we be taking supplements and, if so, which ones?
What are the 8 most important things we should be doing on a daily basis?
Dr. Julianna Lindsey is Board Certified in Internal Medicine with additional training and certifications in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, functional and integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, bioidentical hormone optimization, and peptide therapy.
Dr. Lindsey has spent the past fifteen years serving executive leadership roles at Fortune-level companies. During this time, she observed the dysfunction of our health care system on a large scale, an experience that contributed to her motivation in establishing her Radiant Longevity clinic in Southlake, Texas, where she dedicates her life to serving people through personalized care and attention.
She is the author of Radiant Longevity: A Physician's Protocol for Living Your Best Life (Brown Books Publishing Group (May 27, 2025). 
Website: https://www.radiantlongevity.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannalindseymd  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliannalindseymd  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julianna.lindsey 
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.
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The Way We Think About Aging is Dead Wrong

 
Eileen Kopsaftis, Founder of Have Lifelong Wellbeing, which provides online movement, health, and aging content that is not well known but should be joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Eileen Kopsaftis discuss the following:
Why do so many people end up in nursing homes by default—can it be avoided?
Is it possible to build muscle at any age—even in your 90s?
Can posture really be improved at any age, or is it too late to fix years of bad habits?
Can the right foods and movements actually relieve joint pain and keep you mobile?
What do you believe is the main reason so many people fear aging?
Eileen Kopsaftis, BS, PT, FAFS, CMI, NE
Eileen Kopsaftis is a chronic pain expert, nutrition educator, and the founder of Have Lifelong Wellbeing. She’s also a best-selling author of two books:
Pain Culprits! Surprising truths behind pain, how to uncover the cause, and what to do about it. 
Aging Culprits! 12 myths that sabotage your future and steal your joy.
She’s been helping people get out of pain and age well for over 30 years. It’s her mission to dispel inaccurate information and misunderstandings about how the human body is designed to move and train, and what really promotes healthy aging.
Eileen consults internationally, speaks nationally, publishes articles, hosts free educational online events and her own YouTube channel. She also teaches movement and pain education classes at Hudson Valley Community College. She’s been featured on many programs including Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson and Chef AJ LIVE.
Eileen’s online programs include the Move Without Pain Private Club and the Have Lifelong Wellbeing Academy. These programs are how she empowers and trains people with truths that aren’t well known, but should be, so they can age well, pain-free, into their nineties and beyond.
➡️ Eileen's Home Page, Classes, Consultations
➡️ YouTube Channel
➡️ Pain Culprits! Book
➡️ Aging Culprits! Book
➡️ Move Without Pain Private Club
➡️ Have Lifelong Wellbeing Academy
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How Coleen Kirnan Transformed Her Career from Real Estate to Culinary Travel and Hospitality

 
Coleen Kirnan, the Owner and Host of Tuscan Women Cook, the culinary immersion vacation in the Tuscan village of Montefollonico in Italy joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Coleen Kirnan discuss the following:
What made you decide to change careers from a very successful commercial real estate business in Los Angeles to the travel and hospitality industry in Italy?
Talk about how travel and food inspired the pivot and how you turned a love for Italy into a thriving business.
What are some of the lessons you learned in making such a major career change?
What are some tips and practical advice for midlife career changers, including overcoming fear and making a transition financially feasible. 
Imagine having a best friend in Tuscany who knows all the best places to cook, dine, and shop, is on a first name basis with the best gelato makers and has exclusive access to the most spectacular vineyards where they’ll set up personal wine tastings just for you. This friend is also a master travel planner, who takes every travel detail off your plate and creates an insider’s Italian itinerary filled with friendly, knowledgeable tour guides, translators, drivers, and private cooking classes only a local resident could access.
That friend is Coleen Kirnan, the owner and host of Tuscan Women Cook. With her infectious smile, contagious joy, and years of business experience and knowledge, Coleen creates a memorable travel and culinary experience for every guest who books a week with Tuscan Women Cook. An avid entertainer and cook, Coleen provides everything for her guests, from shopping expeditions, spa days, and golf outings for those interested in venturing out of the kitchen.
“There is truly something for everyone at Tuscan Women Cook,” confides Coleen. “The chance to immerse my guests in the authentic Tuscan lifestyle; cooking in rustic kitchens with women who are preparing recipes that have been passed down from generations of family cooks for a complete Italian culinary experience.”
A successful businesswoman and owner of a commercial real estate firm (Kirnan Commercial, Inc.), Coleen represented several top-tier private and public companies involved in multi-million dollar-real estate transactions for over 30 years.
Coleen also treasures her role as wife and mother and when her grown children left the nest, she decided it was time to align her career with her passions and sold her thriving business to become the owner of Tuscan Women Cook in 2016, making a major career change that was extremely rewarding for her both personally and professionally.
When not hosting Tuscan Women Cook in Montefollonico, Coleen lives in Southern California with her family. With their enthusiastic blessing, Coleen embraced the idea of forging a business in Italy that encompasses all her favorite pursuits.
Website: https://tuscanwomencook.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tuscanwomencook  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuscanwomencook 
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A Science-Based Pathway to Becoming a Super-Ager

 
Dr. Sharad P. Paul, MD, is a skin cancer specialist, family physician, evolutionary biologist, storyteller, social entrepreneur, and an adjunct professor at Auckland University of Technology joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Information & Health News Channels. His new book is Biohacking Your Genes: 25 Laws for a Smarter, Healthier, and Longer Life.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Sharad P. Paul discuss the following:
What's the most surprising thing you found during your research for this book?
What role does nutrition play in your approach to wellness and longevity?
Do you advocate for any specific medications to live longer as some longevity clinics do?
How does your book address the topic of aging, and what do you mean by super-aging?
How do you see technology influencing our health and wellness practices today?
How has your personal journey as a physician shaped the content of your book?
Any quick practical tips from your book that readers can easily incorporate into their daily lives?
Sharad P. Paul, MD, is a skin cancer specialist, family physician, evolutionary biologist, storyteller, social entrepreneur, and an adjunct professor at Auckland University of Technology. Born in England, with a childhood in India, he’s a global citizen and a noted polymath. He received the Ko Awatea International Excellence Award for “leading health Improvement on a global scale, and his work towards patient-centered medicine across several countries.” He has authored works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and medical textbooks. His new book is Biohacking Your Genes: 25 Laws for a Smarter, Healthier, and Longer Life (Beyond Words Publishing, Oct. 14, 2024).
Website: https://drsharadpaul.com | https://biohackingyourgenes.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skininyourgamemd  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skininyourgame  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skininyourgame 
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Better For You Products Exploding at the Supermarket

 
Michele Abo, General Manager for much better for you products such as Dorot Gardens; Mighty Sesame and Wonder Juice brands joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Michele Abo discuss the following:
Tell us about the importance of having better for you options at the supermarket and do you think consumers are seeking that more?
Tell us about each brand– let’s start with Dorot?
What is the driving force behind Wonder Juice’s approach to natural, cold-pressed juices talk about the brand?
Tell us about Mighty Sesame Tahini.
Anything else to share about your products and where to find them?
Michele Abo joined Kayco in August 2024 as General Manager of their Beyond Division overseeing the Dorot Gardens, Mighty Sesame, Wonder Juice, Absolutely Gluten Free, and Beetology brands. Ms. Abo comes to Kayco with over 30 years of executive, commercial, marketing and operations leadership experience in the consumer products industry. In these roles, she has been responsible for building brands, developing and executing strategic commercial, marketing, and operating plans, and overall general management of a number of organizations.
Prior to joining Kayco, Michele’s was General Manager/Area Vice President of Friendly’s Ice Cream, CEO of Finlay’s Extracts and Ingredients, Chief Sales Officer of Lavazza Coffee, and Chief Sales Officer of Barrie House Coffee. She also spent several years in private equity with three portfolio companies-Stella D’oro (President), Balance Bar (COO) and Ian’s Foods (CEO). Michele began her career with PepsiCo/Frito-Lay as regional director of marketing/zone sales leader, followed by George Weston Bakeries/Entenmann’s as Vice President of Sales.
Michele holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University. She is a native of New York City, currently residing in New Rochelle, NY.
Website: https://www.kayco.com
Beyond Division Sites:https://dorotgardens.comhttps://drinkwonderjuices.comhttps://absolutelygf.comhttps://mightysesameco.com
Social Media Links/Instagram:@dorotgardens@drinkwonderjuice@mightysesameco@absolutelygfsnacks
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Reconnect Body, Mind, and Soul: Dr. Tabatha Barber’s Holistic Method

 
Dr. Tabatha Barber, the international best-selling author of Fast to Faith, the Owner & Medical Director of Her Higher Health, and the Founder of the Gutsy Gyn Supplement line joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Tabatha Barber discuss the following:
Is it safe for women to fast?
Why is it important to choose nutrient-rich whole foods during your eating window for successful intermittent fasting?
Why is fasting the quickest, most powerful way to kill our cravings?
Why do women face hormone imbalance and weight gain during (peri)menopause?
Discuss how fasting isn’t a fad diet.
Dr. Tabatha Barber is a triple-board-certified physician, specializing in hormones,weight loss, and gut health for women over 40. She and her team help women look and feel 10 years younger by integrating fasting, faith, and functional (peri)menopause support through her nationwide virtual medical practice, Her Higher Health.
With almost 20 years of experience, Dr. Tabatha’s approach integrates conventional and holistic practices, providing a comprehensive understanding of women’s health issues. Her international best-selling book, Fast to Faith: A 40-Day Awakening, and initiatives like her podcast and Gutsy Gyn™ supplement line, reflect her dedication to sharing holistic insights into gut health, hormone balance, and holistic healing.
Dr. Tabatha’s mission goes beyond conventional medicine; it’s about empowering women to reclaim control over their health and well-being. Through her practice and advocacy, she illuminates a path to healing and wholeness, inspiring women to embrace their inner strength and live their best lives.
Website: https://drtabatha.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabatha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegutsygynecologist Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtabatha 
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BIOGENA ONE - Health Components and Biohacking

 
 
Martin Gratzer, Co-Developer of Biogena-One with a mission for health and well-being, to be accessible to everyone joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels.
Gratzer is a former Austrian champion shot putter, personal trainer of gen pop and olympic athletes as well as a biohacker since the 90's. He was educated by the most successful strength coach of all time, Charles Poliquin.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Martin Gratzer discuss the following:
Martin, you've been biohacking/optimizing body and mind for better performance since the 90s. In your opinion, what are the most important hacks that our listeners, who may not be competitive athletes, can take with them?
What do you mean by a healthy diet and supplementation?
How many people manage to eat like this alongside the stress of work and family commitments?
So What is Biogena One, beyond being a green smoothie in powder form?
What are the first positive effects that your users are noticing from Biogena One?
BIOGENA has made it its mission to make health and well-being accessible to everyone. Founded in 2006 by Albert Schmidbauer, BIOGENA now works with more than 20,000 doctors and therapists worldwide. More than 700,000 users from over 70 countries - and the trend is rising in every respect - place their trust in BIOGENA. In the USA, they are one of the very few European brands to be approved as a micronutrient partner with the largest B2B platforms such as emerson® ecologics & Fullscript (70,000 healthcare professionals) and WholeScripts (20,000 healthcare professionals). In the meantime, platforms are already actively approaching BIOGENA.
They are primarily known for over 260 premium micronutrient preparations, which are manufactured at their company site according to the pure substance principle with the highest safety and quality criteria. Production according to the pure substance principle means that we concentrate purely on active ingredients and refrain from using artificial additives, anti-caking agents, colorants and the like.
In recent years, they have continuously expanded their portfolio to include health centers such as BIOGENA PLAZAS and now also the first biohacking labs. The demand is already enormous. Osteoporosis prophylaxis, medical diagnostics and medical beauty round off their portfolio. They will also be focusing intensively on the topic of stress in the coming months.
They claim their science-based products are the key to their success. The 25-strong BIOGENA science team, consisting of biologists, pharmacists and nutritionists, among others, has set itself the goal of researching and developing sustainable products and services. BIOGENA also works together with institutions and university research facilities and supports specific research projects and studies in this context. The resulting findings are directly incorporated into BIOGENA's well-known, highly effective formulations.
Website: https://biogena-one.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook (US): https://www.facebook.com/BiogenaUS  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biogena.one Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biogena.one 
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For Lent and Easter: Explore a delicious, nutritious, and convenient meal

 
Chef George Duran, a polylingual chef, comedian and host and culinary contributor for many shows such as Good Morning America. Duran is the Author of Take This Dish and Twist it, & also known for his Food Network show Ham on the Street and host of TLC’s The Ultimate Cake Off! He is the chef for such brands as MOWI Salmon, Marine Harvest and Ducktrap and joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Chef George Duran discuss the following:
What is your favorite healthy fish option for a Lent/Easter meal or any time?
What are some of your favorite  healthy spring recipes you prepare?
Can you tell me a bit more about each of the  MOWI Salmon and Lightly Smoked Ducktrap products that you use and why?
Where can people find the product and these recipes? And learn more about you
Summary: Mowi, a Norwegian company founded in 1964, has emerged as a leading aquaculture company dedicated to delivering healthy and delicious seafood. With operations in 25 countries and over 12,000 employees, Mowi remains committed to producing nutritious, supreme-quality seafood while prioritizing sustainability. As the world's largest supplier of Atlantic farm raised salmon, Mowi strives to reduce the environmental impact of seafood production and collaborates exclusively with farmers who adhere to responsible harvesting practices. Visit Mowi's website https://mowi.com/about to learn more about their efforts to preserve the ocean and feed a growing global population.
Mowi's dedication to sustainability has been recognized by the FAIRR Initiative, ranking them as the world's most sustainable protein producer for the fourth consecutive year. The Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index evaluates the ESG criteria of the world's 60 largest publicly listed animal protein producers, acknowledging Mowi's commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance excellence.
George Duran is a polylingual chef, comedian and host and culinary contributor for Good Morning America. Author of Take This Dish and Twist it, known for his Food Network show Ham on the Street and host of TLC’s The Ultimate Cake Off!. He’s also appeared as guests on Live with Kelly, NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, The Wendy Williams Show, The Dr. Oz Show, The Tamron Hall Show and many others.
With such a diverse background, when it came time for college—New York City seemed the obvious choice. So Duran left his beloved Caracas behind to attend New York University, where he majored in Mass Media and Communications Studies.
Post college, Duran continued to follow his Radio Muse, working as an on-air personality for an award-winning comedy show on WPLJ and WABC in New York.
In 2000, Duran began to produce on the popular MTV show, House of Style, and promptly began to host on the Latin music television station HTV.
By 2002 George would follow his culinary passion to Paris, France, where he attended culinary school at L’École Supérieure de Cuisine Française. While attending school, Duran created and hosted in French the culinary show Pop Cuisine on France’s Cuisine TV network. His unpretentious, quirky culinary style was a hit—garnering Pop Cuisine a nomination for a French Emmy for Best Cable Show as well as an International Gastronomic Award.
In 2005, Duran returned to New York, taking his career as a TV Chef to the next level— creating and hosting Food Network’s popular Ham on the Street. A couple years later Duran expanded his presence on the network, hosting The Secret Life of…, a light hearted exploration of the history of the foods we love.
< p>By October, 2008, George’s popular cookbook, Take This Dish and Twist It hit bookstore shelves. As colorful and funny as the chef himself, Duran’s book is packed with highly useful tips, extremely amusing anecdotes—and of course, obscenely mouthwatering recipes, revealing his delectably unexpected take on comfort foods and snacks.
In 2010 George was asked to join TLC’s prime time line-up by hosting The Ultimate Cake Off! where the nation’s top cake artists compete against each other to build the ultimate cake.
He currently lives with his wife and his two picky-eating sons in Harlem, NY. For further information check out http://www.georgeduran.com.
Website: https://www.mowisalmon.us Podcast: https://decodingseafoodbymowi.us
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mowisalmon.us  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mowisalmon.us 
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