health & nutrition

New York Times Bestselling Author, Dr. Ian K. Smith dishes to California Live’s Jessica Vilchis and Amber Pfister about his new book “Plant Power” and how it can help you drop that extra weight just in time for summer!

If you are looking for a fresh juice shop to ramp up your healthy lifestyle, California Live’s Amber Pfister gets the juicy details on Juice Bae, a hidden gem in Culver City, providing a full line of cold pressed juices and smoothies. Amber talks to Racquel Frazier, Owner of Juice Bae about the inspiration behind her juices, the grab and...

Nutritionist, Ashley Reinke-Hawk kicks-off National Nutrition Month with healthy, easy-to-do recipes that will boost your energy and amp your nutrients. California Live’s Malou Nubla chats with Ashley about the ingredients and health benefits. Using items found in most pantries, Ashley prepares her Energizer Banana Bites and a Strawberry and Cream Smoothie. Learn about the surprising ingredient Ashley uses in lieu...

There’s a brand-new cookbook that will boost your health and immunity with traditional Chinese medicine! California Live’s Lisa Breckenridge introduces us to the mother-daughter duo who wrote the book on it,“Healing Herbal Soups: Boost Your Immunity and Weather the Seasons with Traditional Chinese Recipes.”

(sponsored) Whether sitting on the patio or lounging poolside, sipping on something fun and healthy turns these warm days into happy escapes. Registered dietitian Annessa Chumbley shows us how to make colorful plant-based drinks chock full of clean ingredients. Watch to get the super easy recipes for whipped coffee, a very berry smoothie, and a mint chocolate shake (is your...

Nastasha McKeon has so much energy she doesn’t know what to do with herself. She says it’s because of what she eats–plant-based and whole foods. The CEO and founder of Choice Superfood Bar & Juicery talks to Ross about her new book “Plant Food Is Medicine” and why she believes following a plant-based diet will help you achieve your body’s...

We know that what we eat impacts our body, but food has a huge impact on our mental health according to psychiatrist and farmer Dr. Drew Ramsey. He talks to us about his new book “Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety” and how some unexpected foods—such as dark chocolate or clam chowder—can be used as levers to treat your mood....

It may surprise you to learn that the beautiful Italian-American chef Giada De Laurentiis did not feel well in her 40s—she had mental fog, bloating, and mood swings. Then she discovered a three-day trick to feeling better fast which she shares in her new book, “Eat Better, Feel Better.” Watch and find out how to give your body and mind...

Are you tired of being tired? Many of us are suffering from low energy during this pandemic, but there are simple steps to fight those feelings of fatigue. Dr. Steven Gundry illuminates us on the internal battle that’s taking place inside our guts and how it’s zapping energy away from other parts of our body, like our muscles and...