Eat Better Food Today!

About Eat Better Food Today!

Thinking about making a lasting lifestyle change - but not sure where to begin? Welcome to the Podcast, Eat Better Food Today, where we believe that health and longevity begins with the food we eat. I'm Ken Counihan, and I recently had a serious health scare, which led me to explore, research, and break down what it is we are actually eating, and how to make a change, affordably - for good! I'm not a doctor but I have been reading and practicing healthier living with my wife and the help of the Cleveland Clinic for over a decade. This podcast will be an engaging and empowering vehicle to Inspire, Educate and Enable folks to Live a Healthier Life. We'll sit down with chefs, farmers, industry insiders, medical professionals, businesses, and patients, who will share their stories and add their insight into the most fundamental of health goals - to Eat Better Food Today! A large percent of the profits from this Podcast will be put towards erasing food insecurity by bringing heathy food into underserved urban areas, initially focused on the poorest suburb in America, East Cleveland in Ohio. So join me on this journey, where we'll explore every aspect of living better, living longer, through food, exercise, sleep, community, and purpose. Let's learn together how to begin to Eat Better Food Today! Follow us now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our Eat Better Food Today website or wherever you enjoy your shows. Gratefully yours, Ken. This Podcast is a production of Sante Strategies, LLC. Sante translated is-Health Means Everything. This is the company I have started to begin this health and longevity journey, focused on food. Disclaimer: We are sharing our experiences on this Podcast. Please be sure to consult a medical professional. Website www.eatbetterfoodtoday.com

Publisher

Ken Counihan

Category

arts · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jan 2024

Latest episode

27 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

114 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Practical Daily Habits. Detroit Red Wings. Dietary Nitrates. Richard Perry.

   Ep 113: On this episode we are grateful to have Richard Perry. Richard is an Entrepreneur, chef, publisher, and author helping people improve health, energy, longevity, and a positive mindset through practical daily habits and the power of mind, body, and action.  Richard's "Good Home Cookbook" was named one of Food and Wine Magazine's Best Cookbooks. At the Santé Foundation, which operates the Bishop Pilla Family Center, we know that eating better is not always as simple as making a better choice. For many people, convenience, price, transportation, and what is available nearby matter. #FoodEducationHope #sound #nitrates #chef #entreprenuer #mind #action #goodhomecookbook #detroitredwings #health #longevity #meditation #lessismore Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for YouTube videos, this week's recipe, interviews, books, research. Look for information on Richard Perry  linkedin.com/in/realrichardjperry What's In Season https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/ Cleveland Kitchen https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/ Donate to Support our Center in East Cleveland  https://www.thesantefoundation.org 00:00 - Why the show is expanding into action and community health 01:13 - Introducing Richard Perry and his practical approach to longevity 03:12 - How military school and the Navy shaped discipline and adulthood 04:31 - Why whole ingredients matter more than complex cooking 06:48 - The shift to vegan eating and learning from plant-based cooking 09:12 - A fat-free dry roux method for easy thickening 12:14 - Why he created The Good Home Cookbook 14:14 - How a bicycle accident led to beet juice and sports nutrition 16:16 - Why red spinach became the better nitrate ingredient 19:50 - How nitric oxide changes circulation as we age 21:27 - What nitric oxide actually does in the body 22:55 - Timing red spinach before exercise and for recovery 23:57 - Food as medicine starts with removing what hurts you 27:31 - Make-ahead cooking: beans, marinara, jam, and meal prep 31:09 - Freezing pesto in portions for fast weeknight meals 34:06 - Sound, singing bowls, and meditation through the guitar 39:20 - Frequency claims, placebo effects, and Richard's evidence-based view 41:19 - Why athletes call his products a secret weapon 42:04 - Breathing, meditation, and circulation as daily practices 43:47 - What's next: his guitar book and chewable nitrate tablets 45:29 - Simple family-friendly recipe ideas for pesto and marinara 47:29 - Final advice on nitric oxide, walking, and two short meditation sessions a day Join me every week as we redefine wellness one plate at a time. Let's make healthy eating accessible for everyone while supporting local sustainable farmers, chefs, businesses, and organizations. Subscribe to "Eat Better Food Today" for weekly inspiration on living a healthier, happier, more meaningful life! Disclaimer: We are sharing our experiences on this Podcast. Please be sure to consult a medical professional.

2. 

   7 Sept 2026

   Cereal is a Vitamin Supplemented Cookie. When did it become okay to Feed that to Kids? Marion Nestle.

   Ep 111: On this episode we are grateful to have Marion Nestle. This was recorded at The Bishop Pilla Family Center in East Cleveland, OH.  Her new book to be released this September 8th, *Sugar Coated*, looks at breakfast cereal to help us understand the messages on the box, especially when focused on children. Marion is the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita at NYU. She is a Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. She has won numerous awards during her career and has authored, co-authored, or co-edited sixteen books. At the Santé Foundation, which operates the Bishop Pilla Family Center, we know that eating better is not always as simple as making a better choice. For many people, convenience, price, transportation, and what is available nearby matter. #FoodEducationHope #breakfastcereal #nutrition #foodlabels #sugarcontent #foodsafety #foodmarketing #childhoodnutrition Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for YouTube videos, this week's recipe, interviews, books, research. Look for information on Marion Nestle linkedin.com/in/marion-nestle-9515ba8 What's In Season https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/ Cleveland Kitchen https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/ Donate to Support our Center in East Cleveland  https://www.thesantefoundation.org 00:00 - Welcome from East Cleveland and introduction to Sugar Coated 00:30 - Marion Nestle confirms the book's September 8 release date 01:28 - Why cereal boxes became the subject of the book 02:25 - The Kellogg archives visit and the "good news, bad news" surprise 04:42 - How Marion ended up writing the book with a former Kellogg executive 05:21 - What front-of-box claims really mean 06:36 - How much sugar is in cereal by industry standard 07:59 - What older adults should actually pay attention to 09:51 - Why sugar is the real concern for kids 11:08 - The "pester factor" and cereal marketing to children 12:04 - The best 30-second box check in the grocery aisle 13:59 - Mixing cereals as a practical compromise for families 15:12 - GMO grains, oats, and organic cereal 16:19 - Quick oats, steel-cut oats, and sweetened oatmeal 18:18 - Brown sugar versus white sugar nutritionally 19:37 - Plant-based milks and choosing the one you like 21:05 - Cyclospora, recalls, and why bagged salads are risky 23:59 - Why rinsing doesn't solve cyclospora contamination 24:41 - Why local farms and whole heads of lettuce are safer 26:07 - Romaine, salmonella, and E. coli concerns 27:41 - Where added vitamins come from 29:39 - Sprouted wheat bread and cooked grains 30:12 - High-protein Cheerios and why Marion says to eat peas instead Join me every week as we redefine wellness one plate at a time. Let's make healthy eating accessible for everyone while supporting local sustainable farmers, chefs, businesses, and organizations. Subscribe to "Eat Better Food Today" for weekly inspiration on living a healthier, happier, more meaningful life! Disclaimer: We are sharing our experiences on this Podcast. Please be sure to consult a medical professional.

3. 

   20 Aug 2026

   The Simple Food Rule that Impacts Mental Health and Longevity. Dr Shawn Talbott.

   Ep 111: On this episode we are grateful to have Dr Shawn Talbott. Shawn has served as a nutrition consultant and educator for elite-level athletes in a variety of sports including professional triathletes, NBA basketball, US Ski Team, US Track & Field, and the US Olympic Training Centers. Shawn has a BS in Sports Medicine, MS in Exercise Science and a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry. And as an athlete, Shawn has competed at the national and international level in rowing, cycling, and iron-man triathlon, and is a former "World's Fittest CEO." #EatBetterFoodToday #nutrition #wholefoods #alzheimers #demientia #youarewhatyoueat #health #longevity #dietsleepexercise #lifestyle #supplements Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for YouTube videos, this week's recipe, interviews, books. Look for information on Shawn Talbott linkedin.com/in/doctalbott Shawn's Documentary "Killer at Large" – the 20 Minute Educational version  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBVm3fWPXCY What's In Season https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/ Cleveland Kitchen https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/ Donate to Support our Center in East Cleveland  https://www.thesantefoundation.org Summary Dr Shawn Talbott talks about the practical links between food, mental health, sleep, exercise, and long-term performance. The conversation focuses on simple, sustainable changes that improve both biochemistry and daily life.  Shawn also discusses processed food, GLP-1 medications, supplement quality, and why starting by adding healthy foods is often more effective than trying to cut foods out of your diet. Key Topics Shawn explains his core idea that biochemistry drives behavior, meaning food, sleep, and movement change how people feel, think, and act. The simplest nutrition rule: eat less processed food and more whole food, rather than getting lost in diet wars. Shawn breaks down processed versus whole foods using practical examples like plain Greek yogurt, berries, carrots, and granola with low added sugar. He emphasizes an 80-20 approach, where most meals are healthy while flexible choices still fit in without guilt. Dr Talbott compares the standard American diet with Mediterranean-style eating and cites research showing diet changes can reduce or even reverse depression. He discusses the importance of local and regional foods, especially for communities with limited access to fresh produce and other whole foods. His film Killer at Large is a public-health project on obesity, food policy, food deserts, and the role of processed-food marketing. GLP-1s and other medications: Shawn says they can be useful tools, but he strongly favors pairing them with lifestyle changes and an exit plan. Supplement quality: Shawn warns that the market is full of low-quality products and recommends scientifically validated formulas from trusted health professionals. Sleep is framed as equally important to diet and exercise, with too little sleep driving higher cortisol, worse food choices, more cravings, and lower motivation. Exercise is presented as daily physical activity, not just gym workouts, with 150 minutes per week and post-meal walks highlighted as especially effective. Dr Talbott defines everyday excellence as showing up well in ordinary life, not just sports, and using nutrition and habits to improve work, family, and stress resilience. The episode closes with a practical strategy for starting healthier habits. Timestamps • (0:00) Show opening and why the podcast is taking food and health more seriously • (1:34) Dr. Shawn Talbott introduces his background and approach to nutrition • (2:15) Coffee, caffeine limits, flavonoids, and why variety matters • (3:40) From sports medicine to exercise science to nutritional biochemistry • (5:07) Why biochemistry drives behavior and performance • (7:55) The simplest answer to diet confusion: less processed food, more whole food • (10:07) What counts as processed food and how to think about "minimally processed" • (12:09) The 80-20 rule and making room for treats without losing balance • (13:16) How food affects mood, cognition, anxiety, ADHD, and brain health • (14:56) Mediterranean diet versus the standard American diet • (16:48) Whether diet and brain-health research holds up across countries and food systems • (18:47) Shared patterns across the MIND, Mediterranean, Okinawan, and Scandinavian diets • (20:40) Food deserts and the challenge of access in urban communities • (21:56) The making of Killer at Large and what it exposed about obesity policy • (25:30) How food-industry messaging shifted blame toward exercise instead of processed food • (26:32) GLP-1s, antidepressants, stimulants, and using medication as a tool • (29:24) How to evaluate supplements and avoid low-quality products • (33:10) Why sleep loss disrupts cortisol, blood sugar, cravings, and weight • (36:58) Exercise, movement, and why walking counts • (39:34) Post-meal walks and glucose control • (40:26) What "everyday excellence" means in real life • (42:27) Ancient wisdom, moderation, and mindful eating • (44:12) Success stories and the ripple effect of feeling better • (46:52) The best first step: add one healthy food • (50:25) A simple cornbread idea and a go-to breakfast formula • (51:53) Kimchi, fermented foods, and easy ways to improve meals This podcast is about giving back.  Join me every week as we redefine wellness one plate at a time. Let's make healthy eating accessible for everyone while supporting local sustainable farmers, chefs, businesses, and organizations. Subscribe to "Eat Better Food Today" for inspirations on living a healthier, happier, more meaningful life! This Podcast is a production of Sante´ Strategies, LLC.   Sante´ translated is - Health Means Everything. This is the company I have started to begin this health and longevity journey, focused on food. Disclaimer: We are sharing our experiences on this Podcast. Please be sure to consult a medical professional.

Who has been a guest on Eat Better Food Today!

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• Carolyn Haeler
• Caroline Just
• Debra Erickson
• Matthieu Mehuys
• Amita Sharma

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YouTube views

1,686

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100

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96

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

71

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