A: -Good morning, dear listeners! My name is Amy and I’ll stay with you for the next 2 hours. Next to me is my dear friend Diana. She has a problem…but I’ll let her to speak about it. Diana, please tell us!
D: Hello friends. My name is Diana and I have a very big problem. Next month I have the prom night and I think I could not perform my solo, because I feel I have some extra kilos. Can you help me?
A: We all know how important is for each of us the diet, sports and a little bit of music, that's why we will have today three special guests: the nutritionist Gerry French, the rugby player Dan Hipkiss and a singer surprise.
And now, dear listeners, Gerri French who recently joined “Be Food Smart,, as a Special Advisor. She comes to us with over 30 years of experience as Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator.
A: Gerry, i’m glad you’re among us and our guests in this sunny morning! G: Good morning everyone! I’m glad to be here too!
A: Gerry, what diet do you think will work for Diana? For example, Paleo, South Beach, Zone, blood type, Mediterranean, Weight Watchers, etc. Are there any you would recommend?
G: No one diet works for everyone. As a dietitian I listen to my patients to learn their needs and concerns while assessing their lifestyle, laboratory data and medical history; a very personalized approach. A general diet book does not take the individual person into consideration. There are many healthy people out there eating a variety of diets. Mediterranean and Asian people who follow diets taught by their ancestors tend to be healthiest and the research supports it. I am happy to see people returning to enjoying earthy seasonal local foods, heirloom grains and beans and also fermented foods.
A: I know you’ve been working with the teen population in recent years. Are there issues unique to this group?
G: As a mother of two daughters who are now 16 and 18 years old, I learned that it’s not cool to bring your lunch to school. Teens tend to eat out a lot, not eat enough fruits and vegetables. They may have a Blenders (local smoothie) along with drinking sweetened beverages including energy drinks, soda, juice and teas. Many teens sit a lot and spend hours looking at an electronic screen. Teens doing sports generally do better. We are seeing an increased rate of pre-diabetes, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes in teens which can be reduced and prevented with healthy eating and exercise.
A: What can parents do?
from. Give them lots of [food] choices. I tell the teens I work with, “When your mom doesn’t give you the foods everyone else is eating, it’s because she loves you.”
A: What small change can people make that will have a large impact on their health? G: If you are not already doing it, shop at your local farmers’ market or at a co-op; join a CSA and consider starting a garden.
A: What are some other tips?
G: Look at your food waste. Learn how to cook and eat less packaged foods. Have fun with cooking and include your family. If you do eat packaged foods, at least “make it alive” with fresh foods. Most basic staples are cheap such as bulk grains and beans. Pay more for higher quality fruits and veggies, meats and dairy. We now have data that states that supermarket produce has less nutritive value. Modern day produce is selectively bred to travel well, look pretty, retain color, bruise less and is inferior in nutritional content. Unfortunately many people are afraid of carbs. They’ll come into my office bragging how they avoided eating a baked potato. They put all potatoes in the same class as white bread and white rice. Locally grown heirloom red, purple and yukon gold potatoes are very nutritious.
A: What are your thoughts on vitamins and supplements?
G: If you don’t eat farmers’ market produce and don’t eat fish three times a week, if you have digestive problems, drink alcohol, take medication or are under stress, then you probably need supplements.
A: Any final thoughts?
G: I tell you Diana: “YOU be the processor.” Use less processed foods and let your body do the work!
A: I hope you heard it, Diana! D: Yes, I am. I will follw Gerry’s tips.
A: Thank you for your presence and stay close for our next guest. Kisses! D: I thank you Amy. I’ll be here for the sporty boy .
And now our next guest is Dan Hipkiss. He is a professional rugby union player who currently plays for Leicester Tigers.
A: Welcome Dan, we are honered to have you with us today!
D: Thank you Amy, I’m also happy to be here with you and your listeners.
A: At what age did you first become interested in Rugby Union?
D: My Dad took me to play Rugby at Diss Rugby club in Norfolk when I was 5.
A: You have represented England at U16, U17, U18, U21 and England A. What was it like representing England at such a young age?
D: It was very exciting playing for the Under 16’s, everything was new and playing at
A: What has been the greatest highlight of your career so far?
D: Playing is the world cup with England was great but I would say scoring a try to beat Saracens in the 2010 Premiership final was the best feeling I have had in Rugby. It was a great game and to score the winning try will be something I will always remember.
A: Who has been your biggest inspiration in your career?
D: Pat Howard and Daryl Gibson taught me a lot early on and gave up a lot of time helping me get better. I wouldn’t have made it as a professional without their help.
A: What does your typical daily diet consist of?
D: I took a food intolerance test recently with Myprotein’s nutritionist Laurent Bannock and subsequently removed gluten, casein and wheat from my diet. I have felt a lot better since changing. I like to eat eggs for breakfast and add liquid egg whites to omelettes and scrambled eggs. I often have smoked salmon for breakfast too.
Post training I try to get some simple sugars and protein in my system, Recovery XS post training is a great product.
At lunch, I try to take on some lean protein with salad, greens or sweet potato if I had a tough morning session.
I have a snack around 4pm of nuts or Biltong and then a similar meal to that I had at lunch in the evening.
I also supplement my diet with Green tea extract for weight control, Alpha Men to boost my daily vitamin intake, BCCA’s and creatine to support muscle growth and ZMA before bed to keep my testosterone levels high.
A: What does a typical day’s training include? D: Weights/conditioning at 9am
Rugby session 10.30 Video session 11.30 Lunch 12.30
Video session and team meeting 1.30 Rugby training 2.15
A: What advice would you give to any young, aspiring Rugby Union player?
D: Find a skill or aspect of the game that you are good at and make it excellent. Having a specific area of expertise will benefit your team and will help you get picked for teams. Enjoy everything you do and question your coaches, ask them why you do certain training drills and then decide for your self which is best for you. Just because a coach says something to you often doesn’t guarantee it is right.
A: And now, before the big surprise that I prepared for you, I want to speak a little bit about the wether:
Today
Tonight
Generally dry through the evening. A little rain may occur overnight in parts of Sussex and Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with clear spells developing more widely elsewhere.
And now horoscope, because, you know you can’t get out from your house without know what stars says:
Mercury aspects Saturn - don't let criticism deter you. Someone is merely checking for a weakness in the foundation, and it is all the better when you make some adjustments. Tonight is filled with strong, attraction forces, but of short duration. Flirt outrageously, but you could be expecting too much if you hope it's true love.
Aries
You're feeling especially loving and passionate, Aries, and likely to want to pursue a romantic encounter with the special person in your life. Money matters look positive, as your intuition regarding money management has been working well and is likely to continue. Your psychic and intuitive faculties are wide open and receptive. Don't be surprised by what you pick up today, even from strangers.
Taurus
Today is a great time to form or strengthen romantic relationships, Taurus. If you aren't involved, chances are you will meet someone. If you are, expect your relationship to develop a new
spiritual bond. New friendships, particularly with people who share your interests, are on the horizon. The coming years will be a time when everyone will have to pull together. Today you get a head start.
Gemini
This is an ideal day to begin a creative venture, Gemini. You've had many ideas and creative urges. Today it's time to choose one and take the first step to making your vision a reality. You will find that the form will change. This is no reason to be discouraged. It's part of the normal evolution of any work of art. The key here is to begin.
Cancer
Your naturally loving nature gets a boost today, Cancer. You could look especially attractive, so don't be surprised if you draw admiring looks from strangers. Romantic novels and movies could seem appealing now, but you're more interested in the real thing. If you can, try to schedule alone time with the special person in your life. You won't regret it!
Leo
Your energy might turn toward beautifying your home, Leo. Perhaps you've decided to repaint or go in a completely new direction in your decorating taste. Posters or other souvenirs of foreign lands might also be especially appealing now. Expect someone to drop by and bring some interesting news that might get your mind going a thousand miles an hour.
Virgo
A number of loving communications may come your way from people who live in distant states or exotic lands. You're feeling especially affectionate now, Virgo, particularly regarding those closest to you. It might not be a bad idea to get on the phone and talk to people you may not have seen in a long time. They will be glad to hear from you!
A small amount of money might come your way today, Libra. It could be a gift, dividend, or bonus. You may want to squander it on gifts for yourself and others rather than put it to more practical use, which is perfectly fine! Books may be especially appealing, particularly those on new spiritual or metaphysical ideas. Set some time aside for a little reading.
Scorpio
You should feel and look great today, Scorpio. Your charm and social skills are at a high level, and your joviality and gift for conversation should make you a welcome guest at any social event. And you should be invited to a lot of them - perhaps too many! Enjoy this special time of sociability and friendship.
Sagittarius
Your psychic abilities and imagination are operating at a very high level, Sagittarius. You face other people with a profound, spiritual love. They will return it! You might want to write down your thoughts or draw pictures of whatever pops into your mind, even if you don't feel you have talent. It's more important to keep a record for you than set things down for posterity.
Capricorn
Some friends associated with a group you admire might take you to some kind of rally, Capricorn. This could be a lot of fun for you. You could make some new friends. You're
naturally inclined toward humanitarian concerns, and these might be the focus of some animated discussions today. Take in all the information and consider it later. Right now your mind is overwhelmed!
Aquarius
You're naturally a kind, compassionate person, Aquarius. Today your feelings are likely to be focused not only on those close to you but also on all the world's population. A feeling of unity with the billions you've never met could overwhelm you now. You might want to write down your impressions so you can refer to them later. You might otherwise forget it all.
Pisces
With today's planetary aspects, Pisces, you're likely to feel a rush of love. This includes love for family, friends, partner, and all life forms. The reality of spiritual advancement through love is all around you. Your artistic sensibilities are very high, so you might want to write, draw, or paint something that captures your thoughts and feelings.
And now (drums) the big surpriseeeee!!!! The pop superstar Lana Del Rey!!! A: Hello Lana! I’m very pleased to have you today next to me!
Lana Del Rey: Hello Amy! I’m pleased too! I would like to ask you something in advance. Do you really like my music?
A: Yes. Why do you ask?
Lana Del Rey: Oh, thank you, thank you, that’s surprising. Most journalists hate my songs. Believe me, I speak from experience because I have been insulted a lot this year for my work.
A: Your album “Born to Die” became one of the bestsellers of the year. Did you have any idea why polarized you like that?
angry story about theirself, which is then carried on and resistant to vice and wickedness increases until it has sometime to do with you any more.
A: In an interview, you once spoke of death as a “dark paradise”. Were you serious about that?
Lana Del Rey: Yes, death and paradise for me are linked. I expect after my death, something that is very calm and relaxed. This can already be described as paradise. It is so loaded with meaning. I just like the word “paradise”. I even tattooed it on my hand. “Heaven” is such a great word, or “exotic”.
A: But you have a word tattooed on the hand, because it sounds nice?
Lana Del Rey: Sure! I love the meaning of the words. I have tattooed on my arm the names of my favorite authors, Whitman and Nabokov. Whenever I look at it, I remember that life can be great.
A: What is the difference between Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, which is your real name, and Lana Del Rey which is your stage name?
Lana Del Rey: Nothing. We are one. I just thought that this name would fit better with my music. It is exotic and mysterious. But when I spend time with friends, I don’t act differently when I’m at the hotel suite, where I talk with you as Lana Del Rey. I don’t play theater, the name Lana Del Rey matches just rather with myself as an artist. Some people say that it was a marketing coup clever record company people, which is another one of those bullshit.
A: What would you have done if you had not been successful as Lana Del Rey? Was there a plan B?
Lana Del Rey: Music was my plan B. I’ve worked in New York as a social worker for many years. I’ve worked in a center for homeless shelter and rehabilitation center for alcoholics and drug addicts since I was 18. Music was a luxury. I’m super in it, people in need their Social Security numbers and ID cards recover. That is my true passion.
A: It’s hard to believe.
Lana Del Rey: Just ask my parents and my family, they will confirm you everything. When I came to New York, I immediatly met a couple of people. I came to New York to learn about cool musicians and writers. I never found my dream poets in sensational novels. The only passionate people I met in New York, were social workers. And that’s where I stayed, I worked day and played music at night with my guitar.
A: Is it true that you grew up without a TV?
A: Do you read the comments on YouTube?
Lana Del Rey: Sometimes.You have to be careful, otherwise you get mad. Sometimes I react to something. I write a comment, usally under my real name. I just write ‘Shut Up’ somewhere, and millions of people find it great. This gives me the creeps.”
A: Do you still have the temptation of typing your name on Google?
Lana Del Rey: Before being known, I did a lot, but I rarely do now. A year ago, nobody wrote anything about me. Now, it scares me. Internet is full of aggressive people. I don’t even know how my new album “Paradise” is processed on the Internet, but in a few weeks, curiosity will surely take over.
A: It is exhausting to be the main character of Lana Del Rey-show?
Lana Del Rey: That depends where. In France, I care for crowds, in the United States rarely someone recognizes me. I love to sit in coffee shops and read the paper. This is still not a problem in New York. Well, sometimes someone comes along and says, “Excuse me, you look just like Lana Del Rey.” And I answer, “Thank you, that’s very kind of you.” And I am pleased.
A: Please, sing us a song Lana! Lana Del Rey: With pleasure:
Got a light in your eyes, I can see it Look into my mind to believe it Try hard to remember the page
Blue water from the sea, hands all over me Tattoos they were glistening
Its been so long since someone made me different
[Chorus:]
Give heaven a try, be young and be wild Be free and alive
Give heaven a try, be young and be wild Just feel alive,
It’s just you and the sun, it’s just you and the sun now baby
Gonna’ light up the skies, I can see it
You’re God’s favorite’s child, boy believe it Tryin hard to remember the days
Sick as darling cyanine Diamonds and getting blazed Tattoos still magnificent
No longer high, but you’re not very different
[Chorus:]
Give heaven a try, be young and be wild Be free and alive
Give heaven a try, be young and be wild Just feel alive,
It’s just you and the sun,
Its just you and the sun now, baby, baby, baby
I get so damn tired You set my soul on fire Ignite me, insṗired,
Make me higher and higher
[Chorus:]
Give heaven a try, be young and be wild Be free and alive
Give heaven a try, be young and be wild Just feel alive,
It’s just you and the sun, it’s just you and the sun baby
A: It was Lana del Rey with “YOU AND ME”. Thank you Lana and thank you all for the attendance. I’ll see you tomorrow at the same hour, with my friend Andy.
