Weight Talk with Dr. Jennifer Lovejoy

005 The Truth About Sugar

reed.dunn@alere.com (Dr. Jennifer Lovejoy) — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Weight Talk® with Dr. Lovejoy, we talk to Dr. Jennifer Lovejoy about what natural sugars are in whole foods like apples and oranges, and work our way through the differences between fructose, sucrose and glucose. Podcast host Reed Dunn talks to Jennifer Lovejoy, PhD, to learn how sugar fits into a daily diet, and what role artificial sweetners play.

Jennifer Lovejoy is a clinical expert specializing in nutrition, chronic disease, and weight loss through behavior change. She leads the clinical team who developed Alere Wellbeing’s Weight Talk program.

Listen to or download this podcast to learn the truth about sugar.

004 The Truth About Fat

reed.dunn@alere.com (Dr. Jennifer Lovejoy) — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:29:00 +0000

In this episode of Weight Talk® with Dr. Lovejoy, we talk to Dr. Jennifer Lovejoy about the difference between healthy and unhealthy fats, and how to determine how much fat you need in your diet. Podcast host Reed Dunn talks to Jennifer Lovejoy, PhD, to learn how to look for fats at restaurants and how even one fatty meal can stiffen a person’s arteries.

Listen to or downloadthis podcast to learn the truth about fat.

003 DASH Diet – What is it really about?

reed.dunn@alere.com (Dr. Jennifer Lovejoy) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:10:00 +0000

U.S. News & World Reports recently named the DASH Diet the best diet plan to follow for the second year in a row. DASH is the basis for Alere Wellbeing’s Weight Talk® program, and in this episode of Weight Talk with Dr. Lovejoy we explore what DASH means. Podcast host Reed Dunn also talks to Jennifer Lovejoy, PhD, about other popular diet plans in the last few years and the pros and cons of those approaches.

Jennifer Lovejoy is a clinical expert specializing in nutrition, chronic disease, and weight loss through behavior change. She leads the clinical team who developed Alere Wellbeing’s Weight Talk program.

Listen to or download this podcast to learn more about DASH and how it is incorporated into the Weight Talk program.

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002 Mastering the Art of Eating Well

reed.dunn@alere.com (Dr. Jennifer Lovejoy) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:55:00 +0000

Episode 002

In this episode of Weight Talk® with Dr. Lovejoy, we explore the first practice of the 10 essential practices of the Weight Talk® program, Master the Art of Eating Well. There’s so much information out there and packaging labels for food that suggest just about everything is healthy or low-fat or low-carb. Podcast host Reed Dunn talks to Jennifer Lovejoy, PhD, to debunk the myths and explore trends in packaging, all the while helping you begin to explore the art of eating well.

Jennifer Lovejoy is a clinical expert specializing in nutrition, chronic disease, and weight loss through behavior change. She leads the clinical team who developed Alere Wellbeing’s Weight Talk program.

Listen to or download this podcast for tips on getting started with the first of Weight Talk’s 10 essential practices, the guidelines for the phone-based program.

001 Getting back on track with your weight loss resolutions

reed.dunn@alere.com (Dr. Jennifer Lovejoy) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:05:00 +0000

Episode 001

In this episode, Jennifer Lovejoy, PhD, talks with host Reed Dunn about getting back on track with the No. 1 New Year’s resolution Americans make – lose weight.

Jennifer Lovejoy is a clinical expert specializing in nutrition, chronic disease, and weight loss through behavior change. She leads the clinical team who developed Alere Wellbeing’s Weight Talk program.

Listen to or download this podcast for tips on re-setting expectations for weight loss resolutions and how to incorporate whole foods into your diet as part of a successful program, as well as many other answers to questions you may have about weight loss strategies.