Title: Episode #0073 Better Living Through Nutrition – Power Up the Body
Gunnar Esiason, 17 years old with cystic fibrosis (CF), high school senior, actively involved in sports, being compliant, and gearing up for college
- Gunnar was diagnosed at age 2 and resides in Long Island with his family.
- “CF has obviously shaped my life but I am fortunate to have a great family and friends” states Gunnar.
- Gunnar loves to eat and some of his favorite foods include steak, pizza, hamburgers, shrimp, and carrots.
- “I take my enzymes with snacks and meals so my body can absorb all the nutrients from my foods and help me to gain weight. Also if I don’t take my enzymes I will get stomach aches and that is very uncomfortable” states Gunnar.
- Gunnar keeps his enzymes in a pillbox and always carries them in his pocket or backpack.
- “I usually try and have 4 meals a day and snacks between meals and make sure that I have a lot of OPTIONS with my food choices. I also make milkshakes to get extra calories”. States Gunnar
- Gunnar’s advice to others with CF on nutrition… “Take your enzymes to help you stay healthy and keep your weight on and be energetic”.
- “My long term hopes and dreams are to live a long and full healthy life and play sports till I am 60” states Gunnar.

This podcast was made possible through and unrestricted educational grant from EURAND to The Boomer Esiason Foundation.