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Joltin' Joe: Caffeine and Coffee with Grover Silcox

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.

Joltin' Joe: Caffeine and Coffee with Grover Silcox
Picking the Perfect Produce: Shop Local

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.

Picking the Perfect Produce: Shop Local
FDA Salt Guidance for Packaged Foods

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.

FDA Salt Guidance for Packaged Foods
Oatmeal in a Thermos

Oatmeal in a Thermos

WFMZ 69 News at Sunrise

March 13, 2018

Suzanne Ickes, RDN, LDN, shares a make-ahead oatmeal idea for busy mornings on WFMZ 69 News at Sunrise, March 13, 2018, with host Alexandra Hogan. She explains how to pack oatmeal in a thermos so it stays ready later in the day.

Oatmeal in a Thermos
How to Choose a Protein Bar

How to Choose a Protein Bar

WFMZ 69 News at Sunrise

March 13, 2018

In this WFMZ 69 News at Sunrise segment from March 13, 2018, Suzanne Ickes, RDN, LDN, joins host Alexandra Hogan to talk about how to choose a better protein bar. She walks viewers through the label and offers a simple rule of thumb.

How to Choose a Protein Bar
Foods That Raise Blood Sugar

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.

Foods That Raise Blood Sugar
A Quick Meal: Indian-Style Chicken Stir-Fry

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.

A Quick Meal: Indian-Style Chicken Stir-Fry
Healthier Super Bowl Snacks

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.

Healthier Super Bowl Snacks
Aspartame and the WHO's Possible-Carcinogen Listing

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.

Aspartame and the WHO's Possible-Carcinogen Listing

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