The "Real Dish" with Chef Mareya

How to make your quest for balanced health totally saneIn this episode of The Real Dish, you’ll hear how to achieve ‘sanity’ in your quest for health and balance in life as I interview Jonathan Bailor, a New York Times bestselling author and internationally recognized wellness expert who specializes in using modern science and technology to simplify health. Bailor has collaborated with top scientists for more than 10 years to analyze and apply over 1,300 studies. His work has been endorsed by top doctors and scientists from Harvard Medical School, Johns’ Hopkins, The Mayo Clinic, The Cleveland Clinic, and UCLA. Bailor is the founder of SANESolution.com and serves as the CEO for the wellness technology company Yopti®. He authored the New York Times and USA Today bestselling book The Calorie Myth , hosts a popular syndicated health radio show The SANE Show, and blogs on The Huffington Post . Additionally, Bailor has registered over 25 patents , spoken at Fortune 100 companies and TED conferences for over a decade, and served as a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft where he helped create Nike+ Kinect Training and XBox Fitness.There’s a lot to sink your teeth into.

At the age of 35, Aurora Colello began to experience a pain in her right eye, and not long afterward, she was totally blind in that eye. After an MRI, the doctor pointed out 10 lesions all over her brain, and a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, an incurable and progressive disease. She was told she would eventually live in a wheelchair and probably never regain her vision. With four kids ages 1, 3, 5, and 7, she thought 'My life is over.’ Instead of living a life of degrading quality, Aurora took matters into her own hands by transforming her habits, eating clean and becoming physically active for the first time. Now, Aurora is a sponsored triathlete, having completed over 20 triathlons and several half iron mans, she is a testament to the power of perseverance and clean living. You will be so moved by this story.

Lisa Druxman: Why it takes baby steps to get your health runningIn this episode of The Real Dish, I break down how the baby steps get your health running in the right direction with Lisa Druxman, known as one of the leading entrepreneurs in the world of health and wellness. Nationally recognized as an expert in the field of fitness, particularly pre and postnatal, mompreneur Lisa Druxman is the creator of FIT4MOM ®. Her programs such as Stroller Strides, Fit4Baby and Body Back are all part of the Fit4Mom family. The FIT4MOM franchise has consistently been ranked by numerous publications as one of the fastest growing franchises in the country. Lisa has created one of the top companies for moms to work for according to Working Mother magazine.Lisa Druxman is a mom on a mission! It is her hope to inspire all moms to live a healthier life.

In this packed episode Chef Mareya shares thoughts with Tana Amen. Tana Amen, RN, BSN. helps people realize that they are not stuck with the brain and body they have by empowering them with simple strategies that will transform them into WARRIORS for their health. Tana is the executive vice president of the Amen Clinics, the NY Times bestselling author of “The Omni Diet”, highly respected health and fitness expert, and a nationally renowned speaker, and media guest. In addition to working with her husband at The Amen Clinics, Tana was a nutrition consultant, coach, and part of the team, which included psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen, functional medicine specialist Dr. Mark Hyman, and heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, that helped create the wildly popular Daniel Plan (www.danielplan.com) for Saddleback Church at the request of Pastor Rick Warren. Thanks to Eatcleaner.Eatcleaner.com and Mossproductions.com for sponsoring the show.   

First, he made peanut butter portable (genius!).   Then, he created a wide variety of gourmet blends and churned them into just the right amount of creaminesss with no preservatives or artificial flavors.  But when Justin Gold set out to create a better version of the chocolates he used to love as a kid, he didn't realize that it would become the largest segment in his innovative product portfolio, skyrocketing his clean candy to global proportions - and every Starbucks store. Justin started with a vision, but his was not an overnight success story. In this episode of The Real Dish, learn how Justin Gold, the CEO and founder of Justin's nut butters and confections, took innovation to the next level and built his success story doing the right thing - making better food.  You won't want to miss this epically yummy episode!

When Lisa Druxman, Founder and CEO of Fit4Mom, wanted to get back in shape after having her first child, she wasn't sure where to turn.  So, she shaped her own workouts and turned them into one of the most successful fitness franchise businesses in the US - Stroller Strides.  With the intention of giving new moms an opportunity to get their bodies back, she also built a community that would give women the strength for motherhood and forge lifelong friendships - the big cherry on top.I'm proud to call Lisa my 'Sister from another mister' and an entrepreneur with a huge heart for family and nurturing a life built by design.  In this episode of The Real Dish, she shares her top tips for every woman - in business or not - trying to find the balance in everyday chaos. This is a must-listen.

It may seem easier to keep your kids out of the kitchen during dinnertime prep, but there’s no better way to cultivate a good palate.  Studies show that children who are involved in the cooking process are 80% more likely to try new things.    Give your children simple tasks like washing vegetables, mixing ingredients or pressing the start button on the blender.  Allow them to pick and try out food as you’re prepping, and let them announce to the entire family how they helped make the meal.    The sense of pride they’ll have will go a long way to becoming a Fit Foodie for life.  in this episode of The Real Dish, we dive into how to get your whole family on board the clean eating train, and why it's the most valuable gift you can give them.  

When you're a mom, it quickly becomes apparent that your kids' health reigns king.  For Veronica Bosgraaf, creator of Pure Bar and author of Pure Food: Eat Clean with Seasonal, Plant-Based Recipes, it was seeing life through the eyes of her children that gave her a totally different perspective, and seeded the inspiration for her amazing line of nutrient-dense bars, made with organic fruits and healthy nuts untouched by harmful herbicides and pesticides. No refined sugars, no chemicals, no genetically-modified stuff.In this episode of The Real Dish, I interviewed the amazing Veronica Bosgraaf and learned more about her journey in the world of clean eating, the importance of the health of her family, and following your passion to become an entrepreneur in the world of clean food.  Listen while you're getting ready in the morning, on your way to work or exercising - it's food for thought you can really sink your teeth into.  For more information, check outhttp://www.therealdish.com/. This podcast is sponsored by EatCleaner.com and MossProductions.com

You already know that fresh produce is an important part of your diet but do you know that cooking it and other ingredients can destroy the natural enzymes and nutrients that are meant to help your health?  In this episode of The Real Dish, I interview internationally renowned raw food expert and cookbook author Jenny Ross to share her knowledge and insights on the healing powers of raw foods and making it a habit - even if its just one meal a day. As a fellow Daniel Plan chef, I've learned a lot from Jenny and her approach is simple, sophisticated and so attainable.  She helps reveal the techniques to introduce it into your everyday diet and how to get the kiddos on board so that you can all become rawkstars.

When you know you have to make a life change: An interview with Josh Boyd, founder and CEO, The 12 gyms   Sometimes you get a subtle message. Other times you get a hit on the head.  In this episode of The Real Dish I interviewed Josh Boyd, CEO and founder of two very successful Orange County gyms called The 12, where he shares how a health scare in his 30's led to a lifestyle 180 degree turn to empower people to get in the best shape of their lives. You won't want to miss this very inspiring message and all the details about Josh and The 12 at www.therealdish.com.  Thanks to our awesome sponsors, MossProductions.com and Eatcleaner.com for helping us spread the wellness message.

Are you fluent in labelese? Well, if you're like most people, you need a dictionary to decipher the 14,000+ additives you might see on a product label because what you don't understand could hurt you. In this episode of The Real Dish, I break down my 'Steer Clear' list of the 6 things you want to avoid at all costs and why - from artificial colors and favors that can cause hyperactivity to 8-syllable preservatives linked to nerve damage and cancer. Make sure to listen to this very important message and check out the show notes at www.therealdish.com.   Thanks to our awesome sponsors, Moss Productions andEatcleaner.com for making this show happen.

In this episode of The Real Dish, I interviewed Sean Foy, founder of Win Today Wellness.  He’s an internationally renowned fitness expert, exercise physiologist and bestselling author of The Burst! Workout, Walking for Wellness, The Voom App, The 10-Minute Total Body Breakthrough and coauthor of Dr. Sear’s LEAN Kids Book and the million copy selling 'The Daniel Plan,’ which is where I got to experience his contagious love for fitness working together on the book .  He has empowered countless people to find real results through his practical fitness approach, but it’s his story that inspired me most.  It’s about turning hardships into pure motivation as he explains how growing up financially challenged and facing a life changing injury as an athlete set him on a path to empower others to reach their goals.  He is a wellness warrior if I’ve ever met one.  Sean is the real deal, so don’t miss this podcast!

Take the First Step to Becoming a Fit Foodie.  In this episode of The Real Dish, Mareya breaks down a few of the 31 habits of the highly successful, in the world of clean eating lifestyle starting with #1: Purging Your Pantry and Rehabbing Your Refrigerator. By surrounding yourself with nutrient dense options, you won’t have the desire for a ‘Pantry Raid’ or midnight trip to the emergency cookie stash. You’ll hear what items to stock and what to get rid of so you set yourself up with a food wardrobe that works with your new Clean Eating lifestyle!