My Wife the Dietitian

Are all trail mixes healthy? That depends.....Sandra and Rob check out a few options and discuss the ingredients and nutrition facts to compare apples to apples (trail mix to trail mix). Episodes mentioned include: Nutrition Nuggets 132. Edamame - The Ultimate Bean https://youtu.be/wNFEJPnrLvU?si=9cLVuNRDC28TNdVr Nutrition Nuggets 53. The Best Way to Add to Cranberries to Your Diet https://youtu.b...

Feed a cold and starve a fever.....or is it the other way around?? How many times have you heard this old adage when you were sick? Is there any truth to starving yourself when you're ill? Sandra and Rob look at where this old wive's tale originated, what it means, and if there's any truth to it. Episodes mentioned include: Ep 216. Is It ok to Drink Electrolytes Every Day? https://yout...

Are all frozen vegetable medleys low sodium? Rob thought so, and we analyzed the Nutrition Facts together to review the nutritional aspects of these freezer mixes. You may be surprised at what we uncover! Episodes mentioned include: Nutrition Nuggets 110. Freezer Staples, More Thank Just Frozen Peas https://youtu.be/hcXMZcgJCYQ?si=YeWJpBBHP2TMbWGT Nutrition Nuggets 31. Are Mushrooms Vegetables? ht...

This is a great episode from June 2024. Well worth another listen. Enjoy! An eating pattern or diet that works for you, may not work for your friend. There’s bio-individuality around body functions, behaviors and daily habits that affect our health. With the 'diet du jour' with social media trends, the ‘all or nothing’ thinking of starting a perfect eating plan and getting thrown off sched...

Here's a fun little episode from a few years ago. Enjoy! Going to the grocery store can feel like a trip that breaks the bank. Without enough planning and making a list of essential staples that are needed, it's easy to go over budget for food shopping. In response to a listener question, we discuss 12 actionable strategies to save money on groceries. We also refer back to: ⁠Ep 8 Grocery T...

A question from a listener comes for today's episode. "My husband has diabetes, high blood pressure, and travels a lot for work. I think he eats too fast at meals and I wanted to know what the health risks are of eating too fast? What a great question! Sandra and Rob do a deep dive into this topic and go into many different aspects of the common practice of eating rapidly at meals. Living the Nort...

Many of us buy drinkable yogurt for the convenience and ease of a pre-made snack. Like anything else we buy in the store, we can make them at home from simple ingredients! The bonus is you get to control the quality and nutritional value of these when you make them at home. Sandra discusses with Rob her favourite flavours and ingredients for homemade yogurt drinks. Episodes mentioned include: Nutr...

We address a common question about electrolyte drinks and if people need them daily. Sandra and Rob discuss what these drinks are, who may need them, and how often. Plus, we discuss food sources of electrolytes. Episodes mentioned include: Nutrition Nuggets 20. Health Halo of Different Drinks - Myths and Marketing https://youtu.be/hFegf5Dfmjw?si=KvhbzHXCmWyjhjxq Nutrition Nuggets 80. The Truth Abo...

Will chia act like Metamucil for digestion? This great question from a listener is discussed. Sandra and Rob talk about the various uses for Metamucil and compares this to the food source of fibre, in the nutritional powerhouse of chia seeds. Episodes mentioned include: Nutrition Nuggets 126. Flax, Chia, Hemp...Which is Best? https://youtu.be/GN0YpnUIXEw?si=jQ6NkqLeyxLREDvt Ep 33. Seeds, The Poor...

As we age, we all lose muscle and as the old adage states, "use it or lose it" Fitness coach Lisa Duncan, a returning guest to the podcast, says that our muscle is the currency of longevity, which helps to show the importance of having strength and lean muscle tissue, as you age to help protect your health. We dive deep with Lisa about the dangers of being 'under muscled' and the...

There's a new trend on TikTok called 'fiber maxxing' and Rob and Sandra discuss the pros and cons of this new diet strategy. Episodes mentioned include: Ep 17. Fiber - What's the Scoop, Poop? https://youtu.be/1I5erxBhMoo?si=YmTfpVMCzuBeSqfd Nutrition Nuggets 143. Fibre & Protein Lunch Ideas https://youtu.be/AkLL2t8ITdA?si=3MoFXT3QcAJ5ozRs Ep. 140. Easy Ways To Add More Fiber in...

Does sugar feed cancer and if so, should someone cut out grains and fruit if they have cancer? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer is not so simple. Sandra and Rob discuss this issue, capitalizing on Sandra's span of 3 decades working in Oncology Nutrition with people undergoing cancer treatment. Episodes mentioned include: Nutrition Nuggets 75. Sugar, Honey and all Things Sweet https...

Earlier this week, we discussed instant noodle soups and meals. The hidden cost of cheap eating was described in that episode. Rob offered an alternative suggestion for having homemade soup that offers so much more goodness, taste and health benefits. Tune in to hear about the differences between broth and stock and how to make delicious soup from scratch. Taking hearty homemade soup in a thermos...

The ultimate 'starving student' food seems to be the instant noodle bowls and today, Rob and Sandra discuss these cheap and convenient food products. We address a question from a listener about her son's diet. Episodes mentioned include: Ep 9. Food Labels101 - Understanding What It All Means https://youtu.be/evstH75kcUA?si=yWpcNo5pK1xa-gCF Ep 161. Sodium Surprises in Food https://youtu...

Today, we address a listener's question about avoiding dairy, if she is not lactose intolerant and doesn't have an allergy or sensitivity to milk products. Her mother had multiple fractures in her late 80's and this woman now has osteoporosis as well. She was told to avoid dairy, as it's inflammatory. We debunk the misinformation and help provide some information for her to make be...

Would one big hike on the weekend be a good way to control blood sugars? A listener has a question about her husband and she asks, " My husband has diabetes and we heard walking helps with blood sugars. Would one big hike on the the weekend be good for his diabetes and to help with his blood sugar control?" Sandra and Rob talk about importance of moving the body and timing of exercise an...

After all these years with a variety of different episodes and talk about Rob's breakfast, it's amazing that we haven't had a dedicated episode about oats. Not until we had a great question from a listener, "I don't like the texture of steel cut oats, can I just use instant oats?" Sandra and Rob discuss the merits of the variety of different oats available in the marketpl...

After trying intermittent fasting with poor results, a listener asks if she should include snacks between meals to help with weight loss. Sandra and Rob discuss eating between meals and how it may be helpful, but for some, it may just contribute to excessive overall calorie intake. Content and quality of snacks, plus timing, can play a role for health and weight management too. Tune in to this mea...

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...

The new USDA food guide was recently released and there's been a lot of buzz around the new guidelines. Sandra and Rob compare Canada's food guide with the new USDA food guide for Americans and discuss some important elements of each country's food guide features. Episodes mentioned include: Ep.23. Fats, Grease and Oil, Lubricate the Body and Skin From Within https://youtu.be/otQdbY-s_vo?si=2OmnoQ...

Is Greek yogurt healthier than regular yogurt? Today, our nutrition nuggets is framed around a question from a listener. We delve into the characteristics of Greek and regular yogurt to help determine which one is better for whom. Episodes mentioned include: Ep.133. Is Yogurt Really Healthy? https://youtu.be/M9SB4KIALMQ?si=-FW0l3gW5RLnQGnF Nutrition Nuggets 41. Tips for Buying Yogurt https://youtu...

"Can fibre help me lose weight? " A great question that came in from a listener and we use it as a jumping off point to discuss Sandra's top five health and nutrition tips to start the new year off on the right foot. Episodes mentioned, include: Ep 17. What's The Scoop, Poop? https://youtu.be/1I5erxBhMoo?si=i0ye4Zwy-88dGOIG Ep. 140. Easy Ways to Add More Fibre in Your Diet https:...

Before we leave you at the end of the year, we wanted to talk about some top mistakes that Sandra sees her clients make when they are trying to improve their health. We know that many people like to start the new year with some healthy habits and may be seeking a new diet instead of behaviour change to improve their health. Will you be starting a new diet? This is one of the top mistakes that we s...

What a year it's been and we are so grateful to have had so many wonderful guests on the show! With this episode, we look back through the weeks and months to review some of the emerging themes that we covered. From family nutrition, meal ideas, and some chronic conditions, to the impact of nutrition and diet on people's health throughout the years, we covered a lot of ground! With our mid...

We take a listener's question, " are walnuts fattening because they are high in calories and fat?" Sandra and Rob talk about the health benefits of these 'super brain food' nuts, plus how and why to include them daily. Episodes mentioned include: Nutrition Nuggets 93. Why You Should Include Nuts in Your Diet https://youtu.be/0l6z-Vvr8-Y?si=CEA1qfiUnERsDW6B Nutrition Nuggets 1...