Enough of the Food Guide Pyramid already! No. You can never get enough of good basic nutritional facts. Dr. Stella Volpe breaks down the Food Guide Pyramid into everyday common nutritional sense. Follow her as she goes grocery shopping and explains the importance of eating well and walks you through the Food Guide Pyramid.

Many people in the United States do not understand what constitutes a serving size, thus, many believe that they can never achieve the numbers of servings per day. Dr. Stella Volpe

Do you really need supplements? Dr. Stella Volpe explains what the benefits and possible hazards are of these over-the-counter quick fix pills. Follow Dr. Stella through the aisles as she explains what, if anything, these supplements can do for you and what would be the best food alternative for these meals in a pill. You may change your mind about taking supplements.

Remember you are still eating foods, so it is not necessary to get 100% of any vitamin by a supplement. Dr. Stella Volpe

Ever wonder why after eating a sensible meal you feel sluggish and tired. Ever wonder why that coffee jolt goes kaput when you need it the most? Follow Dr. Stella Volpe as she runs a battery of tests on an active University student and determines that her nutrition plays a huge roll in her physical and mental well-being. You are what you eat!

We should all be eating every 3 to 4 hours to sustain the energy that we need. Dr. Stella Volpe

What percentage of fat is considered healthy in women? Why is it important for women to have a higher percentage of body fat compared to men? What is considered the “Gold Standard” of measuring body fat? Follow an active student through the under water weighing technique and find out how she measures up to Dr. Stella Volpe’s body fat test.

Dr. Stella Volpe interviews Anthony Catterton, Assistant Weight Trainer for the University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Athletics. Anthony will explain the benefits to all athletes and individuals of maintaining a consistent weight-training program. He will also discuss why this is important to men, women, young and old alike. Building strong bones and muscles is not just for athletes.

What to eat and drink to optimize your performance on the athletic field will be answered in this video. Dr. Stella Volpe relates to future Olympians the importance of good nutrition before, during and after a game or tournament. Dr. Stella always plays to win!

Hydration is important to EVERYONE. Whether an athlete or non-athlete, everyone needs to be properly hydrated. Dr. Stella Volpe interviews May May Leung, Assistant Sports Nutritionist for the University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Athletics, and they each explain why hydration is important for both cognitive and physical well-being. Follow Dr. Stella through a supermarket while she explains the best choices for proper hydration.

Think your food supply is safe? Ever wonder what precautions the food industry is taking to insure safety of the food supply? Dr. Stella Volpe interviews Dr. Lynne McLandsborough, Associate Professor of Food Microbiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. McLandsborough gives, at times, graphic details of these food borne germs. She also discusses the research she is doing to combat them.

What can the common person do to increase food safety in his/her home and daily life? Dr. Stella Volpe talks with Dr. Lynne McLandsborough about the common causes of some food borne illnesses, what can be done to prevent contamination, and the consequences of not following these food safety precautions.

In this program Dr. Stella Volpe interviews Dr. Barry Braun, Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise Science at the University of Massachusetts, about the cutting edge research that is underway on the University’s campus. Barry explains why there is currently an epidemic of childhood diabetes mellitus and what can be done to prevent it in today’s youth.

Alcohol is a drug! Dr Stella talks openly with Sally Linowski and Robin Harris, professional staff at the University of Massachusetts who counsel students about drinking issues. Learn from these three health educators why alcohol affects the body the way it does and what they are doing to educate students about the drug called alcohol.

Alcoholism negatively impacts nutritional status. People who consume a lot of alcohol are undernourished because alcohol comprises so much of their diet that they are not actually eating enough. Dr. Stella Volpe

Find out from Dr. Stella Volpe what the hype is all about with weight gain and weight loss supplements. Are there any out there that are healthy for you? Furthermore, learn what the consequences could be of non-regulated supplements.

We do not know what the potential long-term risks and side effects of these supplements might be. Dr. Stella Volpe

There is no one busier that Dr. Stella Volpe! Find out the tricks of good nutrition while keeping a huge helping of work, social, and home life on your plate. With a focus on women, Dr. Stella tells us how we can help keep our busy lives in balance with good nutrition, while keeping supplements to a minimum.

No matter how busy you are. It is always important to eat well so that you have enough energy throughout the day to sustain yourself. Dr. Stella Volpe

With all of the quick loss weight gimmicks and fad diets on the market, Dr. Stella Volpe cuts to the chase. Do you even need to lose weight? Learn about healthy tips to lose weight, if it is needed. Most of all learn that being healthy should always be your final goal.

My position is to promote health. Promoting weight loss can do more harm than good. Dr. Stella Volpe