PCC Podcasts

PCC Podcast: Which foods are the top sources of calcium?

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:56:11 PDT

When asked to list calcium-rich foods, milk always gets the first shout-out as each 8-ounce glass contains 300 mg of calcium (30 percent of the daily recommendation). But most adults have a hard time listing other sources and an even harder time getting 1,000 mg of this essential mineral into their diets each day. Here are other good bets.

PCC Podcast: What is the difference between a probiotic and a prebiotic?

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:07:42 PDT

Probiotics are good bacteria found in fermented/cultured foods that find a home in our digestive system. These beneficial microorganisms assist with normal digestion and benefit our immune system. Probiotic-rich foods include yogurt and kefir, miso and tempeh, sauerkraut and kimchi, and kombucha, the wildly popular fermented tea.

PCC Podcast: Why do holiday meals make me sleepy?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:50:00 PDT

Learn why big feasts send us off to dreamland and hear more about tryptophan, an essential amino acid found naturally in turkey and a variety of foods that can help relieve symptoms of insomnia, mild depression and other mood disorders.

PCC Podcast: Pumpkin seeds: a nutritional powerhouse

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:15:36 PDT

Hear Nick speak in greater depth about pumpkin seeds, their benefits and ways to enjoy them.

PCC Podcast: Are you eating for maximum focus and energy?

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:29:00 PDT

Eating breakfast improves focus throughout the day and aids weight management. Find out what to eat, how much to eat, and what role coffee and eggs play in a healthy breakfast from our nutrition educator, a huge breakfast fan.

PCC Podcast: Added sugars

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:19:31 PDT

Is there a recommended amount of sugar not to exceed daily? Does it matter what type of sugar I eat?

Wild salmon, Mother Nature’s nutrition powerhouse

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:04:08 PDT

Wild Alaskan salmon is replete with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and many other bioavailable nutrients. Nick Rose shares how eating salmon can boost brain function, lubricate joints, ease depression and otherwise power us through our Northwest climate.

Berry power: Sweet and packed with nutrients

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:28:31 PDT

Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries are favorites for their sweet, juicy flavor, but they also deliver nutrients galore, from vitamin C to fiber. Learn more about the benefits within and why to choose organic berries from PCC Nutrition Educator Leika Suzumura.

Get to know all-natural sunscreens

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:11:17 PDT

PCC’s sunscreen selection is free of petroleum-based chemicals, parabens and oxybenzone. Learn why, and hear more about our wide selection of producers, from Badger to Soléo Organics.

Gluten-free living — what’s on the menu?

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:56:03 PDT

A gluten-free diet can offer abundant flavor and variety — and even pancakes! PCC Nutrition Educator Nick Rose, himself gluten-free, shares PCC’s gluten-free resources, from cooking classes to store tours.

Eating for energy, sports and fitness

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:49:39 PDT

What we choose to eat before a hike, game or race can empower us to do our best — or leave us in the dust. Leika Suzumura tells us which foods are natural sources of protein, healthy carbohydrates and potassium and the best times to eat them.

Sprouted foods: great taste and easy digestion

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:47:49 PDT

Breads, tortillas, grains and tofu with sprouted ingredients deliver great flavor and also are easier to digest. Leika Suzumura shares how sprouted foods are an ancient tradition and just one of the many ways humans have found to make nutrients easier to absorb.

Health benefits of dark chocolate

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:24:49 PDT

You may have heard dark chocolate is rich not only in flavor but antioxidants, but how much is too much? And how "dark" should dark chocolate be? Leika Suzumura weighs in.

Vitamin D, in depth

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:26:15 PDT

Are you getting enough of this essential nutrient? Find out, and learn how to add more vitamin D-rich foods to your diet with insights from PCC Nutrition Educator Leika Suzumura.

Pure Éire Dairy

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:01:52 PDT

Nestled in the heart of the Columbia Basin, Pure Éire Dairy is the realization of Richard and Jill Smith's dream to create luscious, nutritious milk and cream they'd be proud to stand behind. Hear Jill describe their all-Jersey, 100-percent grass fed herd and share why dairy farming was right for them.

Tieton Farm & Creamery

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:57:13 PDT

Meet the dynamic duo behind Tieton's farm fresh local chevre. Ruth Babcock loves to farm and cares for their livestock; Lori Babcock, a gifted cook, makes the cheese from the pails of fresh milk Ruth carries in each morning.

Born to be a farmer

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:11:26 PDT

Full Circle founder Andrew Stout tells us how and why he got into farming, takes us on a tour of his farm near Carnation, Wash., and explains why his fresh, organic salad mix is so special.

Eating with the seasons

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:12:31 PDT

PCC Cooks instructor Kanako Koizumi shares stories from her childhood in northern Japan and discusses how her upbringing infused her with a love for seasonal ingredients (and, bento boxes!).

Burning Down the House

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:50:44 PDT

PCC Cooks instructor and passionate ghee fan Lesa Sullivan tells us how her upbringing in Utah infused within her a passion for seasonal produce and the fruits of the earth. It also made her resourceful in the kitchen – able to turn out meals atop a broken stove, over butane, in a toaster oven, you name it. "There's more than one way to boil a pot of water," Lesa says, "and by god, I found them all."

The Rise of the Salt Tooth

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:53:07 PDT

PCC Cooks instructor Olaiya Land tells us her favorite ingredients, what she grew up cooking and baking with her grandmother, and how she developed her passion for rustic, seasonal cooking.

Of Grandmother's garden and Dad's 70s kitchen

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:20:03 PDT

Chef, cookbook author, blogger and PCC Cooks instructor Becky Selengut discusses the origins of her passion for food and cooking. Hear about her first culinary concoction (at age seven!), her grandmother's organic garden and what she learned from Julia Child.

Eat organic on a budget

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:41:49 PDT

PCC Nutrition Education Manager Goldie Caughlan shares budget-friendly shopping tips she's honed over a lifetime of cooking healthy, satisfying meals with wholesome ingredients.