Food Smarts

“Food Smarts” features Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND, LDN—a nutrition and fitness expert, writer, speaker, spokesperson, consultant and educator. Dr. Brill follows two main philosophies—interpreting science so that patients can understand it easily…and preventing heart disease. In this video series, Dr. Brill joins Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner to discuss the misinformation that exists in the nutrition field today as well as the diet and lifestyle steps we all can take to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease. “It’s a lifestyle disease—change the lifestyle, you will prevent the disease.”

Wash Your Fruits and Veggies
Nutrition

Wash Your Fruits and Veggies

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | February 10, 2018

When it comes to washing fruits and vegetables, Janet Bond Brill follows the FDA’s recommendation and uses plain water to rinse them clean.

Power Foods for Brain Health
Nutrition

Power Foods for Brain Health

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | February 9, 2018

When it comes to power foods, our nutrition expert Janet Bond Brill says that the same foods that are good for your heart are good for your brain.

Eating Healthy on the Go
Nutrition

Eating Healthy on the Go

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | February 8, 2018

Many people want to eat a better diet, but they find these good intentions stymied by a lack of time…

The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners
Nutrition

The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | February 7, 2018

Despite all of the warnings associated with artificial sweeteners, nutrition and fitness expert Janet Bond Brill, still supports their use.

Simple Steps to Beating Belly Fat
Nutrition

Simple Steps to Beating Belly Fat

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | February 6, 2018

In this video, nutrition and fitness expert Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND, LDN, discusses how people can get rid of their stubborn belly fat.

Lowering Your Cholesterol…Naturally
Cardiovascular Disease

Lowering Your Cholesterol…Naturally

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | February 5, 2018

In her book, Dr. Bond Brill talks about plant sterols and psyllium seed husk—which can dramatically lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.

Lowering Your Blood Pressure

Lowering Your Blood Pressure

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | February 4, 2018

In her book, Dr. Bond Brill recommends The Mineral Diet, which can help lower blood pressure.

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Exercise & Fitness

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | February 3, 2018

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an exercise plan where people work out intensely for a brief time before taking a break and then repeating it.

Sugar Cravings
Nutrition

Sugar Cravings

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | February 2, 2018

Why do we crave sugar when we are stressed? In this video, nutrition and fitness expert Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND, LDN, explains...

Adopting a Healthier Diet
Nutrition

Adopting a Healthier Diet

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | February 1, 2018

In this video, nutrition and fitness expert Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND, LDN, discusses the most effective ways to make the switch to a healthier diet.

Eating Disorders
Diseases & Conditions

Eating Disorders

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | January 31, 2018

In this video, nutrition and fitness expert Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND, LDN, talks about eating disorders.

Managing Your Child’s Eating Habits
Nutrition

Managing Your Child’s Eating Habits

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | January 30, 2018

When monitoring a child’s eating habits, parents often walk a path between offering guidance and being afraid of causing eating disorders.

Preventing Childhood Obesity
Nutrition

Preventing Childhood Obesity

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | January 29, 2018

In this video, nutrition and fitness expert Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND, LDN, offers her tips for combating this health scourge.

Promoting Healthy Eating Habits
Nutrition

Promoting Healthy Eating Habits

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | January 28, 2018

Many adults recall being forced by their parents to finish all the food on their plates when they were children. Maybe we need to rethink that strategy.

Portion Size Matters
Nutrition

Portion Size Matters

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | January 27, 2018

Nutrition and fitness expert Janet Bond Brill cautions that American food portions are too large, leading to obesity and heart disease.