How do you live your healthiest life when health information seems to change every day? Each week on Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko examines the health headlines, digs into the latest research studies, explores the claims of miracle nutrients and diets, and gives you his insight about what’s real and what’s not so you can make informed decisions about your health. Straight Talk on Health airs Monday afternoons during WGVU’s Midday West Michigan.
The health information Dr. Chet talks about is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice from your healthcare provider; it should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. This information is, however, designed to motivate you to work towards better health, which includes seeing your healthcare professional regularly.
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A recently published book suggests that we are unhealthy because of ultra-processed foods (UPF). To prove his point, the author ate a high UPF diet for 4 weeks. What where the results? What happened to Dr. Chet Zelsasko when he did the same thing? Find out on this edition of Straight Talk on Health. -
The latest numbers are out and we are a more robust country than ever before. 35% of the U.S. is now categorized as obese. Is there anything that can stem the tide? Dr. Chet Zelasko gives you his thoughts on this edition of Straight Talk on Health.
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What is a bioengineered food? If you don't know, Dr. Chet Zelasko will explain on this addition of Straight Talk on Health
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Exactly what are the USDA guidelines for dietary intake? Dr. Chet Zelasko lets us know and looks into the recommendations on this episode of Straight Talk On Health
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This episode continues the thought from our last episode on exercise. We’re looking at exercise that can reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. How much is enough to be reduce that risk? Dr. Chet Zelasko explores this topic on this edition of Straight Talk on Health.
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I'm sure that you've heard of the expression less is more. Could less exercise than we've been taught actually reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and hypertension? Sounds all wrong but Dr. Chet Zelasko will tell you what he found out on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids have been in the health research news. Could that tuna fish sandwich help reduce your risk of chronic kidney disease? Could those sardines help your lungs? Dr. Chet Zelasko looks at the research of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on today’s Straight Talk on Health
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Keto diets are all the rage nowadays, but is there a dark side to going Keto? Dr. Chet Zelasko looks this topic on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Is the food we eat dangerous to our health? We know about ultra-processed foods but are there poisons in our food supply? That’s what the documentary Poisoned suggests. Dr. Chet Zelasko gives his take on the movie on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Dr. Chet Zelasko has made the decision to go back to jogging and running after a complete knee replacement. He turned to the research to help make his decision. He’ll let you know what he found out on this edition of Straight Talk on Health