My Wife the Dietitian

Tangy smoked salmon, spicy ahi tuna, or marinated tofu...what is your protein choice for a grain bowl? What are some of the other ingredients to these well balanced dishes with awesome variety? Tune in to hear all about the visually appealing, trendy Buddha bowls that have graced our restaurant menus and tables around the globe. Learn where they originated from and why they may be a wonderful addi...

Is there a connection between what we eat and how our mood is? Can nutrients in food affect our mental health and if so, what are some of those important nutrients that can affect our brain? Today, we're talking with Doug Cook, RD "The Gut Brain Guy". Doug has over 23 years experience as a clinical dietitian and is passionate about health and the gut/brain connection. Doug states the...

Teflon, cast-iron, ceramic or copper? What are the pros and cons of each type of cookware. Tune in to hear what Rob and Sandra have to say about it. 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 social media pages as well. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Your support...

We've had a few listeners reach out and ask about dealing with Ulcerative Colitis and what they can eat. After decades of counselling patients, including people dealing with intestinal bowel diseases (IBD), Sandra discusses the struggles that people with IBD cope with daily (and suffer in silence) through bouts of illness and in health. We talk about the importance of nutrition to maintain hea...

On today's Nutrition Nuggets, we have been reviewing our stats & analytics and realize that we have listeners from all corners of the globe ! Our podcast is listened to in over 52 countries and close to 400 cities from around the world. That's a lot of people enjoying and listening to our weekly podcast! We thank-you for tuning in and really hope you are getting some value out of the c...

It's often difficult trying to change our behaviours for better health. It can take some time to identify habits and routines that may not be helpful. As we work from knowing what we want..... to where we want to be, there'e a metaphor for a bridge of change. It's the 'messy middle' that takes the most grit to work through. This concept can apply to any lifestyle behaviour chan...

Today, Rob and Sandra give thanks for the bounty of locally grown, fresh produce, in the spirit of the upcoming Thanksgiving tradition. Also, with all of our previous and future guests on the podcast, we give thanks for offering all of their knowledge and expertise to our listeners. We are so thrilled to continue to offer valuable content and are grateful that each and every listener takes time to...

You've probably heard that eating fish can be very good for you. But, did you know that there's a vegetarian-type diet that is focused primarily around eating fish and seafood? It's called the pescatarian diet. Today, Rob and Sandra interview author, Cara Harbstreet, RD, about the pescatarian diet and what it enTAILS🐟. We discuss the differences between various types of vegetarian die...

This episode is a guided meditation with Sandra. There's no prologue or talking, other than the slow meditative voice and music. As meditation helps centre the mind/body and gives your brain a rest, Sandra will lead you through a short, conscious meditation (visualization body scan) with relaxing music. This can be used as a break in your hectic day, or just before falling asleep at night.  *d...

Do you often think "I don’t have time for myself. There is so much to do. If I rest, I’m being lazy. When I think of myself first, I’m being selfish." “Take care of yourself” is something we hear all the time, but, do we know how? It may require a bit of a mindset shift to learn how to actually make time for self-care and peaceful practices. It’s time for you to start making yourself a p...

When hungry and looking for a snack mid-morning or mid-afternoon, it's easy to head to the vending machine or the bakery and grab a convenient pre-packaged snack, such as pretzels, chips, Twinkies or donuts. Snack time can be an opportunity to offer your body some goodness in the way of nutrition and taste, and a way to keep you fueled until the next meal. Today, Rob and Sandra discuss 20 opti...

Today's episode was created around a great listener question. She asked what the healthiest option is when it comes to ketchup, as her pre-teen daughter drowns her food in ketchup. We look at the nutritional qualities of ketchup but also address the question from a 'feeding relationship' perspective as well. We'll also delve into the ten most popular condiments and discuss each of...

Existing for millions of years, the marvelous mushroom is a plant with large, fruiting bodies that can be eaten in a variety of different ways. With characteristically low calories, low sodium and no cholesterol, this vegetable is the only plant food in the produce aisle that can offer vitamin D for people who eat them. Mycologists (scientists who study mushrooms), discovered that if UV rays are d...

Today, Rob and Sandra come in from their summer activities to discuss the changing season of the approaching autumn. We talk all things fall and nutrition. Ways to keep our immune system strong going into the 'back to school' phase, plus simple ways to have an active, healthy lifestyle for autumn. Episodes mentioned today, include: Immunity Episode Ep 3 & 4 Nutrition Nuggets 10 - Garli...

It's that time of year for families! Back to school. This time after summer fun is a great period to start new routines and healthy habits! Today, we discuss some ways to make lunch packing preparations easier with a few hacks to try, plus, a couple of nutritious and fun breakfast ideas. Also, we cover some overriding themes to ensure family members keep healthy with important foods and nutrie...

Hot flushes are a common symptom of menopause, and 'andropause' (for men), plus other conditions. Today, we discuss what hot flushes are, what is happening inside, and why we experience these troublesome symptoms. Also, we go over some common hot flush triggers and what to do about them. Finally, we distill the conversation into five easy take away strategies to help people cope better wit...

It's that time of year, cucumber harvest. High in water content and low in calories, cucumbers are Mother's Nature solution for mineral water, eye patches and so much more. Rob offers his favourite snacks and Sandra discusses the nutritional value of cucumbers, health benefits of eating cucumbers, plus eleven uses for cucumbers. Episodes mentioned include Ep 12 Ep 17 Ep 28 Enjoying the sho...

With summer season comes wildfires and air quality advisories. Can food and diet affect our breathing? People living with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) will tell you .... yes! Today, we answer a question from a listener. Are there any foods to avoid with chronic bronchitis? Rob and Sandra discuss what COPD is, why people develop chronic lung conditions, what are some symptoms (that...

Cottage cheese seems to be trending again and is making a comeback after years of being on the backburner of food trends. We discuss why it's popularity is having a resurgence and if the cottage cheese diet is a thing. We will give you an overview of the nutritional facts of cottage cheese and how to use it in recipes, meals, snacks and home cooking. Join Rob and Sandra in this spicy episode a...

Traveling and living in a van is a lifestyle more and more people are finding as a way to explore and seek adventure. Today, we interview a person living their best life in their van. Traveling across Canada every summer from east to west, Quebec to B.C. to visit her adult kids, Dominique strives to savour each meal she makes on the road and has many tips for eating well. Join us today to hear abo...

It's that time of year again....tomato harvesting time! More and more people are starting their own veggie gardens and harvesting bucket loads of tomatoes. Today, we discuss the nutritional highlights of this juicy, ripe 'golden apple' (as tomatoes were referred to in the 16th century) and what to do with all of the bounty of harvest. Tune in to get some great ideas for tomato recipes!...

After following Vesanto's career for over thirty years, Sandra is thrilled to interview one of the first experts on plant based eating before it was even popular. Vesanto, and co author dietitian Brenda Davis, have written 14 books, which are published in 10 different languages. Their first book "Becoming Vegetarian" was released in 1993. Their 2016 release, "Becoming Vegan&quot...

Meal preparation, otherwise known as batch cooking for some, is an organized way to ensure there's healthy homemade food available for the week. Whether it's school, work, or other, people who spend a little time preparing for the week can ensure there are healthy meals made and available to eat when there's a time crunch. Sandra shares 9 steps to mastering the art of meal prep. Episod...

We hear all the time that people should choose whole grains over refined grains. What's the deal with whole grains? Is there really that much of a difference? Today, we interview Kelly Springer, RD who owns her company "Kelly's Choice" and oversees seventeen registered dietitians who work with people with chronic disease all over America. She helps distil the information down to...

We've all heard it, "breakfast is the most important meal of the day". Whether you subscribe to that sentiment or not, breakfast is an ideal opportunity in your day to get a good amount of protein and fiber, if you choose wisely with your options. Today, Rob and Sandra discuss nine ideas for healthy ways to 'break' the 'fast' after a night of sleeping. Choosing the ol...