Mid-Morning Full Archive

Serving in the military is truly an act of sacrifice and selflessness. Wednesday's Mid-Morning once again honors service men and women for their courage and service. Two military families join Char and Lynne to tell stories of their overseas tours and the lasting impact those tours made on them. Then Char and Lynne open the phones for you to salute your spouse, son, or daughter currently serving in Iraq or Afghanistan and to share a Christmas greeting for them. Service persons honored will receive a special care package - just in time for Christmas!

She's in Fort Wayne and in the Mid-Morning studio: Dr. Ann Kulze! Get a preview of Dr. Ann's "Live Life!" event (tonight at the Grand Wayne Center. Tickets available at the door and at the Anchor Room) from one of today's leading nutrition experts. The author of Dr. Ann's 10-Step Diet also shares three ways to curb your cravings for sweets, reveals the results of a study measuring Vitamin D in youth, and answers your nutrition questions.

There's always an "I didn't know that!" moment when Dr. Ann Kulze unpacks the latest nutrition news. On today's show will it be vinegar's ability to help you burn fat? Why you should cook vegetables whole to get their maximum health benefits? Or why smaller is better when buying produce? Learn a thing or two about improving your health with food from nutrition expert Dr. Ann Kulze. And be ready to call to win one of four pairs of tickets to Dr. Ann's "Live Life!' event, September 17 (go to wbcl.org for the details).

Friday's encore Mid-Morning takes us first to the mountain top and then to the battlefields of war. Craig DeMartino knows what it feels like to fall 96 feet and live to tell about it - and to know the incredible pain that accompanies the catastrophic consequences. Morgan Jackson, always full of stories about how God's Word is changing lives will tell us about the BibleStick which is perfect for soldiers on the battlefield. Join Char during Friday's encore Mid-Morning for these two remarkable stories.

She's a walking, talking resource on nutrition. Who's she? Dr. Ann Kulze. The sought-after speaker and expert on science-based nutrition explains why you shouldn't eat more than six eggs per week, why a diet loaded with sugar-free foods isn't good for you, and why citric sports drinks are bad news for your child's teeth. And don't miss the first five minutes of the show for a special announcement about Dr. Ann!

The wildly funny Podleski sisters are serious about healthy food that tastes delectable. Weary of fad diets that had people shunning apples and fearing bread, Janet and Greta created a know-carb, know-fat cookbook. The authors of "Eat, Shrink and Be Merry" (Granet Publishing, Inc., ISBN #0-9680631-3-6) share favorite all-of-the-taste-but-not-on-your-waist recipes, cooking tips and nutrition know-how that will get you on the right track to a healthier lifestyle.

The Air Force promises "Service Before Self." The Marines, "Always Faithful." The Navy, "Honor, Courage, Commitment." And the Army, "This We'll Always Defend." On Wednesday, Mid-Morning once again honors service men and women for their selfless courage and service. Captain Chris Plekenpol, author of Faith in the Fog of War (Multnomah, ISBN# 1-59052-741-0), begins the hour with firsthand stories of courage and God's faithfulness in Iraq. Then Char and Lynne open the phones for you to salute your spouse, son, or daughter currently serving in Iraq or Afghanistan and to share a Christmas greeting. Service persons honored will receive a special care package - just in time for Christmas!

One out of five American children is severely overweight, and this trend shows no signs of slowing, prompting parents - just like you - to ask how can we protect our kids from obesity? Dr. Joani Jack, co-author of "Raising Fit Kids in a Fat World" (Regal, ISBN # 0830745343), joins Char during Thursday's encore Mid-Morning to share practical, proven advice and tools, rather than a diet plan, to encourage behavioral changes in your kids so they can live fit lives to the fullest.

The newest diet aid comes in a tiny container but is generating big buzz. Do SlimShots really help control your appetite for up to eight hours-without side effects? Find out what Dr. Ann Kulze thinks on today's Mid-Morning. The nutrition expert also discusses 10 Super Foods for Better Health, the whole truth about soy, and answers listeners' questions.

Grilling is fun, easy, and tasty, but may be hazardous to your health. Dr. Ann Kulze explains why and shares simple steps for reducing grilling-connected health risks. The author of "Dr. Ann's 10-Step Diet" (Greenleaf Book Group, ISBN # 0-9748328-0-4) also identifies twelve fruits and vegetables with negligible pesticide exposure and answers your nutrition questions.

Your old cell phone can morph into minutes of prepaid calling cards for U.S. troops stationed overseas. Learn how on today's Spots and Spotlights that also features Debbie Meyer, inventor of the money-saving GreenBags, and Rick Decker, co-creator of "That's Amazing", a high-energy and hilarious educational DVD series for kids.

You never forget how to ride a bike. So why not make biking your exercise of choice this spring? Kerri Zurbuch offers tips for getting the most from your pedaling. The wellness consultant and personal fitness trainer also explains why Bob Greene's "The Best Life Diet" is the ideal companion with any exercise program, and shares exercises that help alleviate common desk-related aches.

When isn't the salad bar your healthiest option? Dr. Ann Kulze reveals the answer, plus offers tips for boosting nutrition in less than 10 seconds and reducing your risk for heart attacks and cancer. And be sure to register to win Dr. Ann's "Weigh Less, Be More" grocery shopping list at wbcl.org during the show.