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In another special episode, Hannah and Ali continue to talk all things coronavirus. The many months of physical distancing have continued to impact the way people feel about food and their bodies, and the pressures of diet culture remain relentless. Are people with anorexia and eating disorders at higher risk for infection? Is it true that "obesity" is one of the greatest risk factors for COVID-19...

In this special episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things coronavirus. In times of stress and uncertainty it makes sense that we look for things to control. One of the things that feels like it is in our control is how we feed and move our bodies… and even that feels threatened in light of grocery store shortages and social distancing recommendations. Hannah and Ali get together for a bonus episode...

In this week's episode Hannah & Ali talk all things eating disorders. As always this episode focuses on listener questions and shining an informed light on this complex topic. What's the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating? What causes eating disorders? How do you support a loved one if you think they're struggling with their eating? How do you explain your eating disorder...

In this week's episode Hannah & Ali are joined by dietitian Sammy Previte from Dietitians of Palm Valley to talk all things travel. Sammy is a fellow anti-diet crusader with a brilliant program focused on breaking up with diet culture and finding food freedom. The three dietitians team up to tackle your questions about navigating food and exercise before, during and after vacations. How do you man...

In this week's episode Hannah and Ali talk all things women's health. The diet industry works hard to convince women of their body's shortcomings, and Hannah and Ali are here to shine a light on some of the amazing things the female body can do. They dive into the research to answer listener questions from start to finish. The episode starts with breaking down the science behind menstrual cycles a...

In this week's episode Hannah & Ali talk all things men's health. Whether it's dad bod shaming, hair loss woes, or top foods to improve your libido... men are also getting inundated with messages from diet culture. Are there foods to reverse balding, grow thicker beards or halt the aging process? Do men have greater protein needs than women? Is there any truth to the adage that men have a faster m...

In this week's episode Hannah & Ali talk all things supplements. No matter the ailment or concern, diet culture seems to have a miracle elixir, powder or pill to cure all our health woes. Before we shell out the big bucks it's important to ask whether these supplements really do help. Supplement options are limitless, and this episode scratches the surface of the most talked about health aids of 2...

In this week's episode Hannah & Ali talk all things resolutions. It's that time of year again when everyone seems to be talking about changing their diet, weight, shape, size and life… and Hannah & Ali are here once again to say thank u, next to the diet industry's schemes. You asked, they answered: Is there any validity to 30 day challenges? Should I avoid resolutions all together or is it ever o...

In this week's episode Hannah & Ali talk all things holidays. The holidays are a special time but can come with their own challenges when much of the celebration centers around food. Hannah & Ali dive straight into listener questions to help navigate the expectations, beliefs and comments about food that often come at this time of year. Should I cut back on my eating during the day to "save up" fo...

In this week episode Hannah & Ali talk all things cravings. What is a craving and where do they come from? Is it my body telling me it needs something or is my body just confused? Can I reverse or cure myself of cravings?  Is there ever a time when I shouldn't trust my cravings? Diet culture wants us to fear the food we desire, so Hannah & Ali head to literature to give some peace of mind when it...

In this week's episode Hannah & Ali talk all things hunger. Hunger, fullness, satiety, appetite… there are many different ways to talk about the cues our bodies give us about food.  Hannah & Ali use listener questions to explore our complex relationships with the internal cues of eating. Should you wait until you are hungry before you eat? What if you never experience hunger? How do you know if yo...

In this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things fat. Fat gets called many things: good, bad, saturated, unsaturated, healthy and unhealthy. It's enough to make your head spin , let alone understand what it all means... Are lower fat options better if you're looking to control your weight? What kind of oils are best for cooking? What happens in your body if you heat oil too much? Does fat caus...

In this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things salt. As it turns out, there's more to salt than being the perfect seasoning for our beloved potato. Salt has many functions in food & in our bodies and Hannah & Ali head to the research and break it all down for you. Does salt cause heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer? Is pink Himalayan salt better for you than table salt? Should we a...

Hannah & Ali are back to talk all things sugar. There is no trick, sugar is not just for treats and Hannah & Ali are going to break down the science to explain why! As usual, they go straight to the research to answer your questions. What is sugar? What's the deal with added vs. natural sugars? Is sugar addictive? Does it cause chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart disease? What are sug...

In this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things sports nutrition. After laying the foundation in "the one about exercise" last episode, they knew they needed to dive deeper into fueling exercise with food & fluids. Hannah & Ali head to the research with the help of sports dietitian Nicole O'Byrne to answer your questions. What is the difference between aerobic & anaerobic exercise, and do you...

In this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things exercise! No pain no gain right?! Um, NO – guess again! When it comes to exercise there are many conflicting opinions & beliefs about what "counts"… leaving people confused AND exhausted. What are the benefits of exercise? How many minutes is long enough? Is there such thing as doing too much? Can I be healthy without going to the gym? Should I...

In this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things mylk! With the release of the updated Canada's Food Guide, milk & mylk alternatives have been in the hot seat. They break down the science behind all sources of dairy whether from a cow, a nut, a bean or an oat & give you the cold hard facts when it comes to your health. They answer listener questions about skin health, hormones in dairy & how t...

In this week's episode, Hannah & Ali are ready to talk sh*t.. err well digestive issues that is! Gut health is a big topic but they break down the science behind digestion, food & your tummy. They start with the difference between IBD, IBS and every acronym in between. They give you the facts behind why you get cramping, bloating or gas after eating certain foods & what the heck a FODMAP is. As al...

In this special bonus episode, Hannah & Ali break down the new Kurbo Health app. This new app by Weight Watchers targets kids 8-17 with the goal of supporting weight loss. Hannah & Ali decided they needed to add their voices of outrage so they pulled out their iPhones to record an SOS episode. They diverge from their usual un-biased standpoint and call straight up BS on this new harmful app. Ain't...

In this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things inflammation. Anti-inflammatory, auto-immune and immune boosters are all topics that have been buzzing around lately, & they start off the episode by explaining what the heck inflammation even is! They dig deep into the research (using the wisdom of some bad ass RDs- see show notes) to answer questions on anti-inflammatory diets, foods to suppor...

We're baaack! In the kick off episode for Season 2, Hannah & Ali talk all things cleanses. Summer is here & with the warmer days seems to come the idea we need to detox our bodies. They break down the differences between cleansing, detoxing & fasting while giving the science behind how this impacts the body. They answer listener questions about cold press juice, the alkaline diet & the best ways t...

In this week's episode Hannah & Ali talk all things weight. The health care system, social media, friends, family and every second person at the grocery store seems to be afraid of fat and Hannah & Ali want to talk about it. As always they answer listener questions to break down the facts behind weight, weight loss, fat and BMI- shouldn't I lose weight if I'm an overweight or obese BMI? Is it diff...

In this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things dieting. Using listener questions they break down the science behind going on a diet - whether it is dieting for health, dieting to eat clean or dieting to lose weight. They get into the facts behind metabolism, dieting to get to a goal weight and if all bodies are different, what is a healthy diet? There's a new food rule or nutrition expert ev...

In this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things plant based diets. They break down what it means to be vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, beegan & many more versions of a plant based diet. They explore the science behind these diet choices, what nutrients we need to prioritize when eating plant based and whether this is an effective way to lose weight. As always they will answer your listener qu...

In this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things intermittent fasting. They break down the who/what/where/when/why about intermittent fasting, what the science says & why so many professionals are recommending it. As always they will answer listener questions about using this diet for weight loss, why it "works" and if there are people who may benefit from it doesn't that mean we all should tr...