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Joltin' Joe: Caffeine and Coffee with Grover Silcox
PBS39 / Living in the Lehigh Valley, Episode 12
November 30, 2021
In the Joltin' Joe segment of Living in the Lehigh Valley, Episode 12, which aired November 30, 2021, Grover Silcox talks with Suzanne Ickes, RDN, LDN, at Wise Bean coffee shop in Bethlehem about caffeine and coffee. The full PBS episode is linked in its entirety; her segment starts at 7:05, and she first appears at 8:35.

Picking the Perfect Produce: Shop Local
Lehigh Valley Public Media
June 14, 2023
In this June 14, 2023, Lehigh Valley Public Media story, Suzanne Ickes, RDN, LDN, talks about the taste and nutrition benefits of shopping for locally grown produce. She also notes that involving children in picking fruits and vegetables can help them grow up eating more of them, and she recommends filling half the plate with fruits and vegetables. In the PBS39 video, Suzanne first appears at about 2:19.

FDA Salt Guidance for Packaged Foods
Lehigh Valley Public Media
November 2, 2021
Suzanne Ickes, RDN, LDN, commented on November 2, 2021, on the FDA's voluntary guidance asking food companies to reduce sodium in packaged and restaurant foods. She noted that most of the salt people eat comes from convenience and restaurant foods, not the salt shaker, and suggested flavoring food with spices instead of onion or garlic salt.

Foods That Raise Blood Sugar
WFMZ 69 News at Sunrise
March 13, 2018
Suzanne Ickes, RDN, LDN, appears on WFMZ 69 News at Sunrise on March 13, 2018, with host Alexandra Hogan to talk about foods that raise blood sugar and a practical way to build a balanced plate. This short segment runs about 2 minutes and 42 seconds.

A Quick Meal: Indian-Style Chicken Stir-Fry
WFMZ 69 News at Sunrise
March 13, 2018
Suzanne Ickes, RDN, LDN, demonstrates a quick Indian-style chicken stir-fry on WFMZ 69 News at Sunrise, March 13, 2018, with host Alexandra Hogan. The roughly three-minute segment offers a simple meal idea for a busy day.

Healthier Super Bowl Snacks
Lehigh Valley Public Media / LehighValleyNews.com
February 9, 2024
In this February 9, 2024, Lehigh Valley Public Media story, Suzanne Ickes, RDN, LDN, shares simple game-day snack swaps that keep favorite flavors while lowering fat and sugar. Ideas include using chickpeas in buffalo dip, serving vegetables with dips, and choosing seltzer instead of soda.

Aspartame and the WHO's Possible-Carcinogen Listing
Lehigh Valley Public Media
July 21, 2023
Suzanne Ickes, RDN, LDN, spoke with Lehigh Valley Public Media on July 21, 2023, about the World Health Organization's decision to list aspartame as a possible carcinogen. She explained that everyday small amounts are unlikely to reach the intake level the WHO described, and she discussed ways to cut back on sugar over time.

