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The evidence of this choice is apparent on our collective waistlines.  Nikki Sharp, former model, Instagram star, and author of The 5-Day Real Food Detox discovered that the best way to drop pounds and feel great is through meal prep: making portion-controlled dishes in advance that can be enjoyed all week. In her new book, Meal Prep Your Way to Weight Loss , Sharp shares her secrets and shortcuts for creating a week’s worth of healthy, plant-based food designed to help you lose the weight and keep it off. Sharp joins Dr. Friedman to explain what you'll learn as a "meal prep master," including: Steady, satisfying weight loss—up to five pounds each week Automatic portion control without counting calories, fat grams, or carbohydrates An escape from emotional eating and bingeing Tips and tricks for easy-to-freeze preps Stress-free cooking, eating—and an overall healthy lifestyle Listen in to learn more about this effective approach to a healthier, slimmer life. Sponsor:

What's the deal with perimenopause?Menopause ends the female reproduction window. Perimenopause is like adult puberty, the transition from regular menstrual cycles to one year without periods. Perimenopause is tough to define. Symptoms can occur for three to five years or longer. Menopause occurs when the ovaries have fully retired. Heavy or light periods, irregular bleeding, vaginal dryness, hot flashes and night sweats may pop up as the ovaries wind down their work. Until the ovaries shut down completely, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. Progesterone may be prescribed by your provider to even things out. Some over the counter products like black cohosh may provide some relief from symptoms. Listen as Dr. Mary Jane Minkin joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss what to expect from perimenopause.

Certain foods work together in ways that are almost magical.Food affects our body, mind, and health in many remarkable ways. And, certain foods work together in ways that are almost magical. In his groundbreaking new eating plan, Dr. Michael Murray identifies foods that act together to produce a total effect or force that is greater than the sum of the individual foods -- what is known as a synergetic effect. As the foods work together, they improve your energy and your physical and mental health. Dr. Murray joins Dr. Friedman to discuss insights from the book, as well as some of the work he's done as Chief Science Officer for Enzymedica.