My Wife the Dietitian

As we move into the holiday season, and the end of our 3rd year of My Wife the Dietitian, we thought we'd celebrate by revisiting some past episodes. We've chosen some that suit the holiday season, as well as some of your favourites. We want to thank you all for listening to our weekly banter, and we look forward to sharing more with you in the coming year. Wishing you all the best in health and h...

As we move into the holiday season, and the end of our 3rd year of My Wife the Dietitian, we thought we'd celebrate by revisiting some past episodes. We've chosen some that suit the holiday season, as well as some of your favourites. We want to thank you all for listening to our weekly banter, and we look forward to sharing more with you in the coming year. Wishing you all the best in health and h...

As we move into the holiday season, and the end of our 3rd year of My Wife the Dietitian, we thought we'd celebrate by revisiting some past episodes. We've chosen some that suit the holiday season, as well as some of your favourites. We want to thank you all for listening to our weekly banter, and we look forward to sharing more with you in the coming year. Wishing you all the best in health and h...

As we move into the holiday season, and the end of our 3rd year of My Wife the Dietitian, we thought we'd celebrate by revisiting some past episodes. We've chosen some that suit the holiday season, as well as some of your favourites. We want to thank you all for listening to our weekly banter, and we look forward to sharing more with you in the coming year. Wishing you all the best in health and h...

As we move into the holiday season, and the end of our 3rd year of My Wife the Dietitian, we thought we'd celebrate by revisiting some past episodes. We've chosen some that suit the holiday season, as well as some of your favourites. We want to thank you all for listening to our weekly banter, and we look forward to sharing more with you in the coming year. Wishing you all the best in health and h...

A recent study suggests just 5 minutes of exercise could help lower blood pressure. The researchers found that replacing any less active behaviour with five minutes of vigorous exercise could help lower blood pressure. The message here is get your heart pumping, by integrating short bursts of activity into your daily routine. It can be climbing stairs at work, parking further away from the store e...

As we move into the holiday season, and the end of our 3rd year of My Wife the Dietitian, we thought we'd celebrate by revisiting some past episodes. We've chosen some that suit the holiday season, as well as some of your favourites. We want to thank you all for listening to our weekly banter, and we look forward to sharing more with you in the coming year. Wishing you all the best in health and h...

To help with meal preparation and being organized to have healthy meals in the week, there are some basic food ingredients for your pantry that are good to stock up on. We discuss five different categories of foods to include in your kitchen for healthy, easy meals. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Sign up for our news...

With the rates of diabetes climbing, it's a health condition that can be directly influenced by food, nutrition and lifestyle. As people grow older, diabetes risk increases, but also, women going through hormone changes in peri and menopause can be a time period that precipitates blood sugar fluctuations too. Today, we discuss diabetes and blood sugar management with diabetes specialist dietitian,...

With part of our mission to get more people to eat more beans/legumes/lentils/peas, etc, we discuss the steps involved in cooking beans from the dried state. Another episode to tune in to is Beans, Beans, Good for Your Heart! https://youtu.be/8fDyMRerNbc Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Sign up for our newsletter on ou...

Are you a woman who has tried to control her weight her whole life? Are you intermittent fasting or skipping breakfast to help keep calories low or contemplating Ozempic or other weight loss drugs? When a person loses weight with dieting,  much of that weight can be lean mass, muscle and bone. The importance of adequate bone mass as we age can not be understated. It is critical for long-term healt...

With Veggies, in the start of the name, you would think that these 'veggie straw' snack alternatives are a healthier option than traditional potato chips. These snacks are a classic example of the 'health halo' status, a term given to a product that is marketed as healthy, when really, it isn't. Stay tuned, while Rob and Sandra discuss the health merits and shortcomings of veggie straws. Enjoying...

Are you fed up with being on the diet rollercoaster? Does the idea of a weight loss medication, like Ozempic, seem appealing to get rid of those stubborn pounds that just won't budge? Are you wondering about the pros and cons of weight loss medications? Tune in to today's discussion with 'Intuitive Eating Dietitian' Rhonda Krick, from Rhonda Krick Nutrition  We talk about some popular and common d...

The ultimate nugget of nutrition....nuts! Almonds, pistachios, walnuts, cashews....what's your favourite nut? Today, we discuss 9 different common nuts and their nutritional characteristics to consider, as well as taste considerations....plus, some recipes. These little nuggets are packed with flavour and nutrition for a great snack:) Episodes referenced include: Ep 33. Seeds: The Poor Cousin of N...

Did you realize that your digestive symptoms could be exacerbated by not having balanced meals?  For instance, if you aren't having enough protein with your meals, this can lead to a host of symptoms.  Sara Kahn, MS, CNS, CDN of Belly Bliss Nutrition helps us understand how to know if you are eating enough protein and why it's so important for gut health.  In her article  "How Much Protein to Eat...

7 Benefits of Eating Seafood Bubba on Forrest Gump had many ways to make seafood dishes, specifically shrimp.... shrimp kebabs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo, shrimp jambalaya, etc. He must have known the benefits of eating seafood :) Sandra gets questions from clients, who ask if seafood (shellfish, etc) offers similar nutritional benefits, like the omega-3 that you get from fish such as salmon or...

'Whatever moves you is the best exercise for you' . This is an important reminder that the daily activity that helps move your body should be something that you have fun doing and gets your body in motion. This is also an activity that you will stick with, since it's fun and enjoyable! Exercise can have a negative connotation and movement, or active hobby, may be a better way to think about it!   ...

Having a healthy gut is so important for overall health. To help you add some more probiotic and prebiotic foods regularly, we highlight 7 specific foods to include daily or weekly to improve the diversity of your gut microbiome. You can also check out these previous gut health episodes: Ep 108 Improve Gut Health with Probiotic Foods https://youtu.be/Iff9uHvok4g Ep 73 Leaky Gut Treatment - Diet an...

Today we discuss a hypothetical client, Kelly, who is a woman going through the menopause transition. She is considering fasting and keeping her eating window small with only one meal a day. Also, she worries about her changing body and belly fat. Due to this, she thinks cutting out all animal protein to reduce saturated fat and calories will help her weight loss goals. This is a case study that i...

A trace mineral found in abundance in Brazil nuts; this is what selenium micromineral is, but how does it relate to our health? It's a nutrient that we all need and having a deficiency could put someone at risk for certain conditions and diseases. Tune in to hear what selenium is, where it's found, what action it has in the body and why we need it, how much is the right amount, plus, of course, th...

Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency around the world and impacts most frequently, women and children. Today, we discuss what it is, symptoms, why it can happen, and how to deal with it. Iron-rich foods and some meal ideas are also discussed to help with those who struggle with energy and other debilitating symptoms due to low iron or iron deficiency anemia. We take a look back t...

Trick or treat .....and we all love our treats....don't we? :)  Some parents are freaked out with the idea of their kids having so much candy around the house, whereas, other people get excited with the plethora of candy bars and chips available in the house for snacking on. Today, we discuss some strategies to keep this time calm, and relaxed with the idea that Halloween candy doesn't need to cau...

What does the acronym BROW/T mean to you? Well, if you have celiac disease and have to navigate around the grocery store to read labels, this is an important thing to remember, to be sure you don't get 'glutened' , which can wreak havoc with your intestinal system and digestion. The ramifications of eating gluten for an individual with celiac can have ripple effects on their nutrition and long-ter...

So many people check the scale and 'watch their weight' when it comes to eating and living. There are so many things that the scale does not reflect and it really is not a great indicator of your overall health. Today we discuss 7 reasons why you should ditch the scale! Episodes that are referenced include: Ep 130 Diet - All or Nothing Thinking https://youtu.be/UVH784AqaNY Nutrition Nuggets 65 Die...

Do you live in the Northern Hemisphere? Do you avoid fish and don't drink milk? As many as a third of the Canadian population is at risk for vitamin D deficiency. Depending on your circumstances, where you live, what you eat and your background, you could be at risk, if you don't include a supplement of vitamin D. Tune in to today's discussion all about vitamin D. Episodes mentioned: Ep 144. 5 Sup...