Keeping the "LIVE" in Alive! Debservation: "Sometimes the Best Nutrition Advice Isn't New...It's OLD!"
Release Date: 07/31/2026
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Keeping the "LIVE" in Alive! Debservation: "Sometimes the Best Nutrition Advice Isn't New...It's OLD!"
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Keeping the "LIVE" in Alive! In this Wellness Wednesday Feature Interview , I got a sneak peek at one of the world's biggest nutrition gatherings—Nutrition 2026, hosted by the American Society for Nutrition. Researchers from around the globe gather to reveal the latest discoveries about how food affects our health. My guest was Dr. Diane Stadler, professor of medicine and director of graduate programs in Human Nutrition at Oregon Health & Science University. One of the first things we agreed on? Food really is medicine. I laughed remembering my Italian grandmothers...
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In this Wellness Wednesday Feature Interview , I got a sneak peek at one of the world's biggest nutrition gatherings—Nutrition 2026, hosted by the American Society for Nutrition. Researchers from around the globe gather to reveal the latest discoveries about how food affects our health.
My guest was Dr. Diane Stadler, professor of medicine and director of graduate programs in Human Nutrition at Oregon Health & Science University.
One of the first things we agreed on?
Food really is medicine.
I laughed remembering my Italian grandmothers feeding us what we used to call "peasant food"—beans, greens, fresh vegetables and simple meals from the garden. Funny how those same foods are now considered some of the healthiest things you can eat! As I joked on the show:
"Our ancestors already knew what to do... somewhere along the way we forgot."
Dr. Stadler explained that convenience and processed foods gradually replaced home cooking over the past several decades—and while they've made life easier, they've also made healthy eating more complicated.
A Few Big Takeaways
Whole foods still win. Whenever possible, choose foods closer to their natural form instead of heavily processed versions.
GLP-1 medications work—but nutrition still matters. As these weight-loss drugs become more common, researchers are emphasizing the importance of getting enough protein, vitamins, minerals, and exercise to help preserve muscle while losing weight.
Food safety matters too. With recent produce recalls making headlines, Dr. Stadler recommends buying whole vegetables when possible, washing them well, and preparing them yourself.
And my favorite surprise? The humble red pepper!
When I asked Diane why she always adds one to her salad, she smiled and said:
"Red peppers are one of the highest sources of vitamin A and vitamin C... they supercharge my day."
By the end of the interview I had officially declared:
"I'll always use a red pepper from now on because of Diane!"
Debservation:
Sometimes the newest science simply reminds us of what our grandparents and ancestors practiced all along.
Eat more real food.
Move your body.
Don't overcomplicate it.
That's the kind of wellness advice that never goes out of style.
This Week's Keeping the LIVE in Alive! Challenge
Add one extra colorful vegetable to your plate every day this week. Maybe it'll be a red pepper... like mine. :-)
Hope you enjoy our conversation.
Best!
Debbie