Zorba Paster on Your Health

Series produced by Wisconsin Public Radio

Caption: Karl Christenson & Dr. Zorba Paster
Karl Christenson & Dr. Zorba Paster 

Laughter's the best medicine, and there's always a healthy dose on public radio's longest-running healthy living talk show. Join Zorba Paster and Karl Christenson as they kick back with callers for lively talk about what's new in healthy living on ZORBA PASTER ON YOUR HEALTH. For custom promos/tags please reach out to Karl Christenson: karl.christenson@wpr.org

Laughter's the best medicine, and there's always a healthy dose on public radio's longest-running healthy living talk show. Each week, family doc Zorba Paster and sidekick Karl Christenson team up with callers for an hour of upbeat, entertaining talk about healthy living. Your listeners will love the down-to-earth advice, updated healthy living information and lifestyle tips, right down to a heart-healthy recipe of the week. And they'll howl at the irreverent, off-beat banter between one of public radio's favorite duos!


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RECIPE: Asparagus Garbanzo Bean Salad THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) The Power of Music * (Segment 3) Exercise & Marijuana Use

  • Added: Apr 28, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Turkey Hummus Sliders THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Binge Drinking Up In Seniors * (Segment 3) Post-Surgery Brain Function Risk

  • Added: Jul 19, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Spicy Eggplant & Tofu Bowls THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Dietary salt substitutes lower risk of heart attack stroke and death...

  • Added: Aug 17, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Thai Beef w/ Basil THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Study says no evidence that depression is caused by low serotonin * (Segment ...

  • Added: Aug 31, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Spinach & Chicken Tortilla Casserole THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Dish Sponge Germs * (Segment 3) Dementia Prevention Study

  • Added: Aug 28, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Sticky Rice w/ Pork Belly THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Some artificial sweeteners may raise blood sugar * (Segment 3) Tattoo ...

  • Added: Sep 14, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Sesame Tofu w/ Broccoli THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Good Health News For Coffee & Walnut Lovers * (Segment 3) Rethinking Typ...

  • Added: Aug 28, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Mediterranean Chicken THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Microplastics In Your Tea * (Segment 3) Red Meat Not Bad?

  • Added: Aug 28, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Chicken Marbella THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Tattoo Ink Health Concerns * (Segment 3) Racial Biases in Health Care

  • Added: Sep 27, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Tangy Turkey Tostadas THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) FDA Says Some Hearing Aids Don’t Need Prescription * (Segment 3) Fruits & ...

  • Added: Sep 27, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Vaping & Lung Issues * (Segment 3) Napping May Reduce Heart and Stroke ...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Cold Cucumber Soup THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Cancer And Sugary Sodas * (Segment 3) Good News About Dementia Risks

  • Added: Oct 26, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Chicken Empanadas THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) What Dreaming Does For Our Brains * (Segment 3) Reducing Sugar in Packaged Foods

  • Added: Oct 26, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy? * (Segment 3) Psilocybin May Help ...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Garlic & Rosemary Latkes THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Cellphone-related Injuries * (Segment 3) Hair Dye Cancer Risk

  • Added: Oct 26, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Barley Salad w/ Dates THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Eating For Hunger vs. Pleasure * (Segment 3) Graphic Warning Labels On Cig...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Banana Pudding THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Children & Bacteria * (Segment 3) Cell Phones & Radiation

  • Added: Dec 22, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Sweet Potato Pomegranate Crostini THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Forever Chemicals in our lives (PFAS) * (Segment 3) How medita...

  • Added: Jan 10, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Spicy Soy Chicken Lettuce Wraps THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Pain Reduced By Hand Holding * (Segment 3) Blood Sugar Control ...

  • Added: Jan 10, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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RECIPE: Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL TOPICS: * (Segment 1) Air pollution linked to kids asthma risk * (Segment 3) Ski...

  • Added: Feb 15, 2023
  • Length: 59:00