My Wife the Dietitian

Today, we interview Amanda Archibald, RD, author of "The Genomic Kitchen" Amanda has decades of experience and is passionate about guiding her clients to understand and use food-gene connection to improve health. She teaches her clients, other health care professionals, and colleagues how to use food and culinary education to help turn on detoxifying genes through various pathways to kic...

A listener asks, "Does fermentation and pickling foods produce the same result?" We cover what are probiotics and prebiotics. How are they helpful for gut health and what helps with the balance for the gut biome? Rob questions Sandra on a variety of topics relating to Probiotics. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or sharing this episode with your...

Do you need to go on a cleanse or detox to start the year to feel cleaner and more healthy? Actually, our body has a finely tuned system to help rid various environmental toxins. As long as you are moving, sweating, hydrating, eating and breathing, your body's organs are performing these critical detox functions daily. There are a few certain tips to help reduce the heavy metal and pesticide e...

Beginning a new year, turning over a new leaf, some people resolve to start new routines, such as eating breakfast again. The first meal of the day is a critical opportunity to set the tone of the day for including important vitamins/minerals, protein and fiber. There are many wholesome, healthy choices to break the fast in the morning. Tune in to hear about 15 breakfast ideas that may be traditio...

What we eat matters and the foods that we eat can either help or harm our health. Dr. Wesley McWhorter, RD helps teach doctors, dietitians and other health care professionals culinary medicine. Join us today for this engaging and lively interview with a pioneer in the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative. ⁠Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives Wesley's website - www.wesleymcwhorter.com Teaching Kitchen Co...

There's been a lot of noise in the health and nutrition space about the cons of cans. But, do canned goods really deserve this negativity? As most people are not getting the fruit and vegetable servings in their diet, this is a way to help increase the number. Today, Sandra and Rob discuss 5 categories of canned goods to include in your pantry, and 5 types to leave on the shelf at the grocery...

As we start a new year with new goals and resolutions for better health and living, a mindset shift may be a critical way to frame your approach. Talking with Tamara Lechner, author of 'The Happiness Reset: What to Do When Nothing Makes You Happy', opened our eyes to small ways to incorporate positive mental shifts in your day to help with a happiness reset. Taking time to make eye contact...

Society teaches us that aging makes you fragile, but don't believe it. Aging starts when movement and action slows down and stops. Maintaining daily activity can help with immune health, physical, psychological, social and mental health. Aim for 150 minutes/week of high intensity exercise to help with health. This equates to 2 1/2 hours per week or about 22 minutes per day. Tune in to hear 12...

In this festive season when family and friends all get together to celebrate the holidays, how do we ensure that we can keep our immune system strong? Tune in to hear Rob and Sandra discuss key elements for maximizing our immune health. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Don't forget to visit our s...

There's so much Christmas baking and chocolate around during the holidays. Are there any snacks and appies that can be shared that are on the healthier side but don't lack flavour or interest? For your holiday gatherings, check out these top ten appies that you can contribute for the festive fun! Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or sharing this ep...

Not a morning person? Don't eat breakfast? Are you intermittent fasting for weight control? So many women, who are trying to lose weight do not break the fast with a morning meal, and subsequently struggle with weight management. Today, we discuss how intermittent fasting can affect men and women differently. Tune in....it's a good one! Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (...

With the frantic nature of the holiday season, it's important to think of people and families who are less fortunate and who rely on food banks for basic supplies and staples. Today, we discuss eleven types of non-perishable food items that would benefit the Christmas hampers. We reference our former interviews with Meredith Cushing, RD Ep 68 Earth Month - Food Waste in the Household Ep 43 Foo...

How does cooking on tour with rock stars relate to cooking in a home for elderly people with dementia? Well, our guest, chef John Desbiens, tells us stories of his culinary origins, which have led him to become a sought-after chef maestro for rock stars, and eventually, a cooking master for residents in dementia care. John's stories of cooking for over 150 different celebrities, including John...

With the holiday season in full swing and only a few weeks left before the jolly old soul comes sliding down the chimney, there's plenty of festive celebrations for people to attend. It can be a challenging time for people who are trying to stay on a healthy track with all of the delicious holiday treats available. With today's ten tips, Sandra and Rob offer some practical strategies to ke...

Today, we answer a listeners' questions: 1) What are some ways to fight overeating and binge cycles? 2) What are some ways to learn how to trust yourself with what and how to eat, so you don't fall into the cycle of calorie counting and binge eating behaviours? We had a comprehensive and compassionate discussion with an expert and pioneer in the dietetics world on Eating Disorders. Sandra...

During lunch, Rob was asking Sandra what some of the ingredients and elements are for a variety of commercial salad dressings. We took a closer look at the labels, nutrition facts and the nutrition claim on the front and name of the dressing. Rob quizzed Sandra on some nutrition details. See how she did!:) In this short and sweet nutrition nuggets, we drizzle a little sauce on the exploration of n...

Welcome to our 100th weekly Monday episode! Today, we thought it would be timely to discuss ' Superfoods ', what they are, what makes them 'super' compared to other foods, and talk about the category and groupings of these specific foods that lead to their superstar status. It's a trending new term that was doctored up by advertisers to help sell their products. In general, the...

A question that Sandra gets from clients a lot (when trying to get healthier by eating well and purchasing foods that contribute to families' health) is "how do I buy yogurt? What do I look for on the label?" Today, Sandra takes Rob for a stroll down the yogurt section of the grocery store and discusses two important elements to look for when choosing a 'healthier' yogurt. En...

Arthritis can impact quality of life, and really affects day to day living when you are in a flare. What types of arthritis are there? What happens when an individual is in a flare with their arthritis? How do they cope through the day? Are there ways to eat that help symptoms? Are there specific foods that can make arthritis pain worse or better? What types of nutrients are helpful and are there...

Why are dark orange vegetables so important for our health? Sandra quizzed Rob about the seven keys to elevating your nutrition on a recent episode and we delve deeper into the question about which dark orange vegetables (and fruits) to choose. It's pumpkin season and we discuss a variety of options in the squash family and other beta-carotene rich vegetables and fruits. Stay tuned for all of...

Improving dietary intake with healthy foods can set you up for success when it comes to preventing chronic conditions, managing disease, maintaining a strong immune system and running on plenty of energy most days. Sandra puts Rob to the test to see how much he has learned and what he remembers about the seven pillars of healthy eating to elevate nutrition. Play along and see how many questions yo...

After working in long-term care for much of her career in dietetics, Sandra notices adult children and caregivers say "mom, doesn't drink milk" and from there, the diet of that resident may be restricted from adequate amounts of calcium-rich foods and fluids that can further increase their risk of falls and fractures. It's no surprise to see that many times the elderly individual...

Do women have different considerations for heart health than men? What are some key nutritional considerations that women should think about to help protect themselves from cardiovascular disease risk as they age? Taken from a listener question....she asks "should I cut fat out of my diet if I'm at risk for heart disease because it runs in my family?" Joined by Lisa Andrews, RD from...

Metabolic syndrome sounds like a frightening condition, but what is it really, and how common is it? What does it entail, and what can people do to reduce their risk of metabolic syndrome? Join Rob and Sandra in this mid-week mini episode to learn about metabolic syndrome. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or sharing this episode with your friends and fami...

As a common saying that has been bantered around for ages, about 'Breakfast being the most important meal of the day' Rob and Sandra discuss some reasons behind this idea and if it really matters if you aren't a breakfast eater. We mention former episodes, including Ep 93 Behaviour Change - Toni Toledo, RD Ep 13 Picky Eating Strategies Ep 69 Eating Together with Dr. Kerrie Heneman Ep 1...