Program Highlights for 8/11/07

August 9, 2007

Ken Kimmel of Baskin-Robbins joins Lempert with news of the latest ice cream treats from Baskin-Robbins featuring America's favorite cream filled cookie, OREO! From shakes, sundaes, cakes, pies and more! An Oreo lover's dream!! www.baskinrobbins.com

The organic meat sector has seen phenomenal growth in the last few years. In the Natural Foods Merchandiser's 24th Annual Market Overview published in June 2005, it was reported that in 2004 sales of organic meat, poultry and seafood were up by 120%, compared to the healthy 14.6% for organic products in general. Theresa Marquez, Chief Marketing Executive for the largest organic farmers' cooperative in the United States, and it's brand Organic Valley Family of Farms, talks with Lempert about the current trends in the organic meat industry and what lies ahead for the future. www.organicprairie.com

Parents of children with food allergies, Celiac Disease and chronic medical issues struggle to alert teachers, caregivers and even other parents to their child’s particular needs, especially as a new school year approaches. STAT KIDS offers solutions...From child-sized, comfortable, red silicone wristbands that boldly state each child’s health issue, to bright red lunch bags that clearly label the specific health alert when mealtime is a high-risk activity. Founder and President, Robin Davison, joins Lempert with the details. www.statkids.com

Sherri and Danny Johns are partners in Whole Cup Coffee Consulting in Portland, Oregon. They speciaize in international barista training, speciality retail concept development and producing coffee special events, including competitions and barista jams for professionals in the industry, other trades and consumers. Thus far, they have been to more than 20 countries to provide specialty coffee services. Sherri Johns talks with Lempert about specialty coffee and results from their most recent coffee event. www.ultimatebaristachallenge.com

As chef and partner at Yankee Pier, Michael Dunn feels very much at home. Having grown up in California with frequent visits with family in Boston, he feels a sense of pride and heritage in cooking the restaurants New England-style items as well as the local catch. One of the menu highlights is this week's 'stolen' recipe for Old Fashioned Maine Lobster Roll. This recipe uses only a few ingredients and is practically fail-proof. Serve chilled for an escape from the summer heat! www.yankeepier.com

Do you think Fiber is Sexy? Well, LightFull Foods, creators of the LightFull Satiety Smoothie, want people to think so. Why? Because getting the proper amount of fiber in your diet really does help you to feel and look your best. Lara Jackle, co-founder and CEO of LightFull Foods joins Lempert with the details of a recent study conducted by the National Fiber Council that found 88 percent of people do not know the number of grams of fiber recommended per day for a healthy body. www.lightfullfoods.com

Today, moms have a new way to provide protective benefits to their babies with the launch of Nestle Good Start Natural Cultures. This innovative product is the first and only routine formula in the U.S. with probiotics, beneficial cultures like those naturally promoted by breastmilk to support an infant's healthy immune system. Years of scientific research have shown that adding beneficial cultures to a baby's diet can offer health benefit beyond basic nutrition. Pediatrician, Dr. Lillian Beard joins Lempert with the details. www.nestlegoodstart.com

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