My Wife the Dietitian

Many people wonder how to include more veggies in the diet. This is a common question that Sandra hears almost daily from various clients. Today, we discuss why 'eat your veggies!' like your mother told you, is so important in today's lifestyle. Also, we discuss 5 ways to include more vegetables in your day....practical tips and strategies. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/...

So many people look to social media to get their health and nutrition information. The fall is a time when many people start to feel stressed and get sick. Naturally, as you scroll, there will be remedies and cure-alls that will pull you to start following. We discuss how accurate and credible many of the social media posts are, or in many cases inaccurate, and how to spot red flags when it comes...

Today, we test Rob's memory with the MIND diet quiz. Sandra quizzes Rob on 13 different questions to test the quality of his diet over the past 24 hrs. You can play along and test to see how you're doing with the quality of your dietary intake. Episode mentioned in this one: Ep 14 MIND Diet https://youtu.be/anY72wscg_A Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episod...

Why is it such a struggle to eat healthy during the week? Why do women feel overwhelmed with meal planning for the family and trying to get it all perfect? Registered Dietitian, Lisa Blackwell, RD from  www.beyondfoodnutrition.com , helps us sort out the struggle and brings us some practical strategies to help with this ongoing, onerous weekly task. Episodes referenced include: Ep 129. Meal Planni...

Chocolate....the delectable, dark and delicious....wonderful chocolate. Will it cause acne? Does it contribute to weight gain? Is it just candy or is it actually a healthy food? Today, we bust a few chocolate myths with this nugget. Episodes referenced: Ep 7. Food with Benefits - Sexy Foods pt 2 https://youtu.be/mTmaTYF31vI Ep 59. Chocolate - Healthy Pleasures https://youtu.be/1hO49ECptVA Enjoying...

The ABC's and 1,2,3's of vitamin and mineral supplements, that's what we are discussing today. Who needs them, what are the 5 most common supplements that are recommended for certain individuals and what they are for. This is packed full of nuggets! Episodes referenced include: Ep 3 and 4 Immune Health https://youtu.be/zyaZHJGvE3U Ep 18. Cracking the Bone Density Code https://youtu.be/...

After reflecting on the amount of crinkly paper (from chips and other junkie foods) bags that we notice in the recycling depot and landfill, we discuss the differences in our food and eating landscape from a few decades ago compared to nowadays. We reference the following previous episodes: Food Security Problems and Solutions with Author Shannon Dobbs (Ep. 114) https://youtu.be/qnCejF7l_PM Ep 24....

What are the best foods to eat to lower cholesterol? A great listener question and a worthwhile topic to devote this episode to. We know that elevated cholesterol is very common. Almost 40% of the population in North America have fatty deposits in their arteries and high blood cholesterol. We also know that in just 6-12 weeks, a change in diet can improve cholesterol levels. Many people google &#3...

Most people have heard about 'eating the colour of the rainbow' and this sounds colourful, pretty, and interesting, but why? Plant foods have phytochemicals (plant chemicals) that offer humans beneficial antioxidants and polyphenols. It's important to include greens (leafy greens) and orange foods daily, but purple is a colour that is often ignored when it comes to the rainbow of veget...

Should I eat before a workout? What about after exercising? If I am intermittent fasting, should I fast and eat after the session? So many questions about fueling for working out and there's a lot of misconceptions out there on social media. Today, we interview Angie Dye, RD, from Carpe Diem Nutrition , all about recovery foods, and exercising and diet. Check out Angie's great blog article...

As we reach for food during the day, it's good to stop and ask yourself, what type of hunger is this? Is this stomach, mouth, or heart hunger? Hunger is different than appetite. As we start to become more curious about reasons for eating and what drives us to eat, we can become more mindful and make conscious choices around food and eating. Today, Rob and Sandra discuss the key differences bet...

It's back to school season with new schedules and transitioning routines for kids and families. With early starts, to get ready for school, there can be some adjustments from the lazy hazy days of summer routines. Setting kids up for success can start with home routines and good sleep habits. Also, getting organized and being prepared to make lunches and have foods available for healthy meals...

Most people have heard about the health benefits of olive oil, but may wonder how to buy it, cook with it, and store it. Today we discuss olive oil and help answer all of these questions. Episodes mentioned include  Ep 23 Fats, Grease and Oil - https://youtu.be/otQdbY-s_vo Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Sign up for o...

Easy Ways to Get Fibre in Your Diet Today, we talk about ways to boost your fibre intake in your breakfast, lunch, dinner and at snack times. With the majority of North Americans lacking adequate fibre in their daily diet, we talk about what dietary fibre is, why we need it, what it does in our body, how it helps prevent certain conditions and diseases and ways to incorporate more fibre in the day...

What's the difference between energy drinks and sports drinks? Who uses each one and what are some of the ingredients, and potential health effects of each type of drink? Tune in to hear the truth about these drinks. Episodes mentioned in this episode Ep. 45 Coffee - The Ups and Downs https://youtu.be/2Phwi4s6TzA  Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode...

Have you heard about the 'Hygiene Hypothesis'?  It can mean that over-sanitized environments can impact health over the long term. Antibacterial products and hand sanitizers can wipe out a lot of the 'good' bacteria on our skin and in our gut. This can impact how our body functions and our health overtime.  Today, we discuss this idea and how we can take action to be less germophob...

Nutella vs peanut butter for a spread on toast. This is a question that we received from a listener. Is nutella a good alternative to peanut butter? Is it actually a nut butter? Today, we delve in to the Nutrition Facts and ingredients of this popular, tasty spread, and help answer the listener's question.  It's a sweet one...stay tuned! For Nutella blog article, click here Enjoying the sh...

Soybean cake, aka tofu, is a long-standing food that has had a lot of controversy over the years. It seems that people either love it or hate it and there's good reason. It has some great health benefits, plus, if prepared correctly, can be an interesting addition to meals or snacks. The cultural unfamiliarity, texture, taste, etc can be a turn off for many people though.  Today, we take a que...

A classic flavour in a bowl meal. Egg roll in a bowl is a flavourful, healthy variation of the old standby egg roll. How is it a healthy variation and what gives it the Asian flavour and flair?  Tune in for some recipe ideas to build an egg roll in a bowl meal. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Sign up for our newslette...

Have you heard that to lose weight, you just need to think "calories in vs calories out' as a strategy? Or, skipping meals for weight loss, plus avoiding high fat foods to lose weight is the best thing to do? These three ideas are common misconceptions by people who are trying to lose weight and most find that these principles can actually backfire for them and do the opposite of their go...

Some like it sweet, and some (Rob) like it savory! French toast, that is. Typically, an egg+milk soaked fried bread, drizzled with syrup, icing sugar or whip cream. Tune in to hear about Rob's creative rendition for this breakfast classic as well as some other unique recipe ideas! Join our weekly newsletter for more fun recipes and tips. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and...

Are you moving your body regularly? As we age, it's easy to stop moving, to stop exercising, to complain that our body's too stiff to go for a walk. This may actually be a red flag to pay attention to, a warning that your body and physical health may be on a downward spiral.  Is sarcopenia affecting you or a loved one's health? Tune in to today's discussion and learn why it's i...

Having a big glass of water before each meal is a weight loss strategy by a well known diet company. We debunk the idea that people need to fill up before a meal. Stay tuned to this interesting discussion, based on a listener's question. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Xanthum gum, guar gum, carrageenan, and locust bean gum, are all futuristic sounding terms but they're actually ingredients that most of us consume every day. Our grandparents didn't eat these ingredients, as they are mostly developed by the food industry to help with food texture, creaminess and consistency. Emulsifiers, binders, gels and thickening agents are all items that are added to...

Is sugar just sugar? Is honey healthier and does it act differently in the body than refined, white sugar? These are some questions from a listener, and Rob and I discuss how honey and sugar differ. 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 our website for weekly updates and other f...