Food Radio - Sarah Schenker

Sarah Schenker

Sarah is one of the most high profile and influential nutritionists in the UK, quoted in every daily national newspaper on diet and health issues, appearing regularly on TV and radio, and writing for magazines, newspapers and journals.She is a qualified Accredited Sports Dietitian, a consultant to Norwich City Football Club and Delia Smith, a qualified State Registered Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian and Registered Public Health Nutritionist. Sarah is a member of the British Dietetic Association, The Nutrition Society, The Guild of Health Writers and has served on both professional and government committees.

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Sarah Schenker - Weight loss plan introduction

Sunday, 27 May 2007
Food Radio's resident nutritionist, Dr. Sarah Schenker, introduces her weight loss plan and outlines her top tips for successful dieting such as keeping a food diary for a week to identify personal pitfalls.
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Sarah Schenker - Healthy and unhealthy fats

Sunday, 03 June 2007
In this week’s podcast Sarah focuses on fats - both the good and the bad. She alerts us to the difference between ‘low fat’ and ‘lower in fat’ and talks about trans-fatty acids and how to spot them on ingredients lists.
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Sarah Schenker - Eat a rainbow

Sunday, 10 June 2007
Our current intake of fruit and vegetables averages a rather poor two and half portions a day yet as we all know we’re meant to double this to eat at least 5-A-DAY. But what exactly is a portion and come to that what counts as a fruit or vegetable? Sarah Schenker explains the importance of eating a variety of fruit and veg for a healthy diet and urges us to eat in colour..
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Sarah Schenker - Starchy foods

Sunday, 17 June 2007
Sarah steers us through the sometimes confusing subject of carbohydrates this week and dispels a few myths on the way. As well as topics such as complex carbs and the glycaemic index, she explains how to recognize real hunger which, she says, must be obeyed!
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Sarah Schenker - To snack or not to snack

Sunday, 24 June 2007
While many people try to avoid snacking and see it as the biggest obstacle to weight loss, there are times when eating between meals can not only be good for you but imperative! It's not snacking that's bad for you, it's what you snack on...
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Sarah Schenker - Drink yourself slim

Sunday, 01 July 2007
Sarah advises on hydration, what to drink and what to stay clear of. Six to eight glasses of fluid per day is the recommended minimum. Once again, she steers us through often conflicting advice on subjects such as drinking water before meals and the diuretic effect of alcohol, tea and coffee. She takes a tolerant view of caffeine which, she says, has suffered from being associated with bad friends like cigarettes...
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Sarah Schenker - Eat right for exercise

Sunday, 08 July 2007
Sarah has some interesting advice on exercise and weight loss - don’t overdo it at the gym. Low impact exercise such as walking, preferably on an empty stomach, burns fat rather than carbohydrates. The right type of exercise should not make you hungry, a common problem for dieters, and she explains the difference between exercise routines for weight loss and for fitness
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Sarah Schenker - Staying motivated

Sunday, 15 July 2007
Staying motivated to stick to your diet is Sarah’s topic this week. Her advice is not to be too hard on yourself and to be positive. The odd treat isn’t going to hurt - provided it is a one off. For inspiration and information listen now...
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Sarah Schenker - The munchies

Sunday, 22 July 2007
Hunger and the munchies can strike any time for different reasons. And when you are feeling ravenous, you know an apple is not going to be enough satisfy. There are a number of ways of dealing with hunger that will stop you from polishing off a whole packet of biscuits or devouring a Big Mac on your way home.
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Sarah Schenker - Alcohol

Sunday, 29 July 2007
Sarah Schenker, our resident nutritionist, tackles the subject of alcohol. In this case her message is clear, alcohol and weight loss don’t go together. As usual, Sarah not only sets out the facts from the point of view of health and diet but gives a wealth of detailed advice - including how to cure a hangover.
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Sarah Schenker - The last few pounds

Sunday, 05 August 2007
The last few pounds are always the most difficult to shift. Firstly, ask yourself if you really need to lose them. Not every one is born to be superslim...
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