My Wife the Dietitian

A great episode from Jan 2024. Lots of good reminders in this one!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 traditional, but, are not helping to start your day out on the right foot and some healthier options to include instead.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 helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: www.mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

We take a look back at our Nutrition Month episode from 2023. March is Nutrition Month! To help with reducing your food bill, while also increasing your nutritional health with quality foods, on this episode, we discuss ten foods to consider for your weekly meals and grocery shop. - five foods to include  - five foods to reduce Resources:⁠What is Processed Meat? - American Institute for Cancer Research (aicr.org)⁠https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/food-guide-snapshot/Enjoying the show? Consider donating, 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 helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: www.mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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 Beanhttps://youtu.be/wNFEJPnrLvU?si=9cLVuNRDC28TNdVrNutrition Nuggets 53. The Best Way to Add to Cranberries to Your Diethttps://youtu.be/Eq8RhJDpKh4?si=CDeAYysaVPIwRBaHNutrition Nuggets 32. High Protein Low Carb Snackshttps://youtu.be/kg2MI2pJs_U?si=MaEKiuyeaYMim6ZaEnjoying 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 fun info. You can also visit our social media pages. We're on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: www.mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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://youtu.be/XoUwLAXhBS4?si=vwZflnt6tkiMcwYREp 3. Immunity - Part 1. Eating Well To Maintain A Healthy Immune Systemhttps://youtu.be/zyaZHJGvE3U?si=CgcU7yotusRln0f-Ep. 4. Immunity Part 2. Eating Well To Maintain A Healthy Immune Systemhttps://youtu.be/vP2mY_xiWiE?si=pElA2JlJYtFxPMolEp. 165. The Surprising Health Benefits of Teahttps://youtu.be/-a_NJYMksMM?si=GKcGGuodCY-aybvNEp. 138. The Secret To Great Tasting Souphttps://youtu.be/kCYZ5MDiM8M?si=wgBeCAIHlaisoV5UEnjoying 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 fun info. You can also visit our social media pages. We're on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: www.mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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 Peashttps://youtu.be/hcXMZcgJCYQ?si=YeWJpBBHP2TMbWGTNutrition Nuggets 31. Are Mushrooms Vegetables? https://youtu.be/LTu7mYCbmwk?si=JmjyrU0Ke7ns1RxCNutrition Nuggets 87. Five Ways to Add More Vegetables to Your Diethttps://youtu.be/s85YuJhtd44?si=R1jy6I1pVUNTZrOhEpisode 162. Eat Your Winter Vegetableshttps://youtu.be/CZo_Ylu79xU?si=iNpl6BOK8tf2GSoZEpisode 128. Why You Need A Variety of Vegetableshttps://youtu.be/Kb9qD9ly1fA?si=jMM8GAwmXh5kTtkDNutrition Nuggets 55. Are White Vegetables Part of The Rainbowhttps://youtu.be/bp_MCkT6dMo?si=Z75MrjUhzqhYXOC7Nutrition Nuggets 8. Potassium and Sodium Balancehttps://youtu.be/xUR6GRhkGgo?si=hCCJNIY6wz2F_o2zEpisode 9. Food Labels - Understanding What It All Meanshttps://youtu.be/evstH75kcUA?si=KrjqDT-O7u8RCCAZEnjoying 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 fun info. You can also visit our social media pages. We're on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: www.mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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 schedule, is a common issue that many people have when embarking on a new diet or lifestyle change.Black and white thinking and all or nothing thoughts can keep you stuck in procrastination and the cycle of negativity.Today, we discuss these common struggles for people who are looking to improve their health and change the way they have tried behaviour change in the past.Dietitian Michele McAlister, RD from Bite by Byte Nutrition Consulting (⁠bitebybytenc.com⁠) discusses the problems with all or nothing thinking, overeating, cravings, and strategies to help reduce stress eating. You can also follow Michele on ⁠Instagram⁠. Check out the blog article ⁠here⁠. 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 fun info. You can also visit our social media pages. We're on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: www.mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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 Tour⁠ https://youtu.be/uVZnvoyODBs⁠Ep 78 Budget Friendly Grocery Tips with Joni Rampolla, RD ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/HTmqjBJNhsEEp 49 Budget Healthy Eating - 20 Grocery Items for your List⁠https://youtu.be/8s_YwCBG9MoEnjoying 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 fun info. You can also visit our social media pages. We're on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠YouTube⁠.Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: www.mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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 North American lifestyle really sets people to wolf down their food in a hurry to get to the next thing:)Episodes mentioned include:Ep. 15. Chew Your Way to Good Healthhttps://youtu.be/5PX9gW0V3ns?si=7Uii3suuZDdOYID3Ep. 144. Do You Eat Standing Up?https://youtu.be/3unxuyplg88?si=lg6saQ6Mop65wozLEp.119. The Hunger Scalehttps://youtu.be/CAYstGIt_qc?si=loOlzoI7mAqy7YepNutrition Nuggets 82. Appetite vs Hunger - What's the Difference?https://youtu.be/-6C3S4KWfMo?si=scpsYmHM3L-5_KZBEp. 198. Beat The Bloat https://youtu.be/aps_SoFu8Jw?si=UE_mNW7PPd9vty9UEp. 111. How To Raise Healthy Families with Amy Stahelihttps://youtu.be/ZZnNiWcS5LE?si=sPy12OmfeSJJbXzCEp.69. Eating Together for Family Meals- with Dr. Karrie Henemanhttps://youtu.be/ADDWvgNc-DI?si=5ZI3TZNw0evWdd-xNutrition Nuggets 54. The Importance of Family Mealshttps://youtu.be/gltw389NmPg?si=2P2m-zNWqnXV8vxeEp. 186. Blue Zone Longevity Tipshttps://youtu.be/wf_MmY4Cxtk?si=UYWtS1royUU1mgQdEp. 186. Blue Zones with Liz Weiss, RDhttps://youtu.be/S7O-oKvQYqQ?si=4Iq2jdMiPsFtHKuuEp. 36. A DASH of salt - How To Eat With High Blood Pressurehttps://youtu.be/IZUEIIV8p14?si=o1eYEomKRSDup5ZpEnjoying 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 helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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:Nutrition Nuggets 151. Is Greek Yogurt Healthier?https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vZziKOOeE42M0BPgAqqBT?si=S1Dm9NtOS7CFM1645wjyYgEp. 133. Yogurt - Is it Healthy?https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NsdI4m3hUwa17fV2oVB24?si=fOS6CTVeT46GaqA5DU38wwNutrition Nuggets 41. How To Buy Yogurt - Grocery Store Tourhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2Xivuq4SJp0yUzwE6BUxdy?si=NLO-Q4TRRu-SnwdlBUrxHAEp.21. Dairy Free Yogurts - Plant Gurtshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4aSfIBKZyBq2dolCb5byfT?si=7vyuPzc9QGiczKzfYq87bANutrition Nuggets 18. Homemade Smoothieshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1iwPGcVn3a8wReNivLERen?si=ESWTP2P9Rnu9tkkdDM5a_gNutrition Nuggets 58. Easy Smoothie Bowlshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0pkh6ygsaloR3gDATmhXMP?si=yW2N6_DBQ8iPP1zIROTNvAEnjoying 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 helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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 Marketinghttps://youtu.be/hFegf5Dfmjw?si=KvhbzHXCmWyjhjxqNutrition Nuggets 80. The Truth About Energy Drinks and Sports Drinks https://youtu.be/Yy9hAWsS7Ck?si=niZW_SbKt91ao5V2Nutrition Nuggets 125 . Staying Hydrated With Foods https://youtu.be/FpgnKzKNvLM?si=AlNVbhcnxIoEszdlNutrition Nuggets 8. Potassium and Sodium Balancehttps://youtu.be/xUR6GRhkGgo?si=MjcyVQTbOonVT0KBNutrition Nuggets 74. Are you Drinking Enough Water - Quizhttps://youtu.be/aQwv2mC3SdA?si=wbpUJpxojrO7kbkVEnjoying 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 helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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=jQ6NkqLeyxLREDvtEp 33. Seeds, The Poor Cousins of Nuts, but Richer Nutritional Powerhouseshttps://youtu.be/sruEEJLnJ00?si=F3giIqOa5zZsom08Nutrition Nuggets 156. Is Fibre Maxxing Healthy?https://youtu.be/kRymLP79U9k?si=QaWfj-eOCHh1L4J2Ep. 215. Are you Under Muscled with Fitness Coach Lisa Duncan?https://youtu.be/Sd3BXt2aojY?si=4uCnQNDSraAtCIgOEnjoying 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 helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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 critical role that muscle plays, as we age.Episodes mentioned include :Ep.60. Diet Culture and the Fitness Industryhttps://youtu.be/r_9e814fd3c?si=ZlqM9wRPDvmgPdu9Ep. 190. How To Stop Diet Culture Messaging with Madelaine Berg, RDhttps://youtu.be/9u9IWtqmSQI?si=8JL5xBi0Uy0yyeHREp. 202. The Hidden Dangers of Skinny Fathttps://youtu.be/Us0oEAPqQo8?si=OUHgZPTe2T508-JVDiet Culture article by Lisa Duncanhttps://sandragentleman.com/diet-culture-in-the-fitness-industry/Look for Lisa on Facebook and Instagram under Activate Athletic StudioEnjoying 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 helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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=YmTfpVMCzuBeSqfdNutrition Nuggets 143. Fibre & Protein Lunch Ideashttps://youtu.be/AkLL2t8ITdA?si=3MoFXT3QcAJ5ozRsEp. 140. Easy Ways To Add More Fiber in Your Diethttps://youtu.be/3ywLwGcrMU8?si=Ex-WTOxDEpTeYk1BEp 164. Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics - What's the Difference?https://youtu.be/ZMYDLNumffM?si=kTCCs8quZfeSPabREp 205. Transform Your Digestion with Expert Tips with Andrea Hardy, RDhttps://youtu.be/zyCU21Fy_LU?si=zX7Stna_nO8MWwTRNutrition Nuggets 153. Why Steel Cut Oats Are Healthier https://youtu.be/AhKxKT2DtQ4?si=oXfuOYYh0eKyucTLEp. 116. Constipation - Best and Worst Foodshttps://youtu.be/rBN10-683_o?si=kFJbuKy6e9ak_qgHNutrition Nuggets 126.Flax, Hemp and Chia - Which is Best?https://youtu.be/GN0YpnUIXEw?si=ENhSswNtZ9tBEIacNutrition Nuggets134. Dense Bean Saladhttps://youtu.be/RgtIwlW6SgY?si=jn9tjaGp7xCgFIpvEp.42. Beans, Beans, Beans-They're Good For Your Hearthttps://youtu.be/8fDyMRerNbc?si=-VQ5rR4YVtlcrMl3Enjoying 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 helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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://youtu.be/0mIZqSD8iEo?si=2ijXwxgV9Zh_0cRpNutrition Nuggets 3. Sugar and All of it's Nameshttps://youtu.be/lFXmOvZlKyE?si=Dx9EmTF9eBBW49SAEp 5. Cancer Preventionhttps://youtu.be/9Gr75Foq7gU?si=Z5Cqfb_CG5SkL9fQNutrition Nuggets 203. Movember: Tips for Prostate Nutritionhttps://youtu.be/9Gr75Foq7gU?si=Z5Cqfb_CG5SkL9fQNutrition Nuggets 111. Hard Truth about Processed Meatshttps://youtu.be/9Gr75Foq7gU?si=Z5Cqfb_CG5SkL9fQOnline Resources:https://www.bccancer.bc.ca/nutrition-site/Documents/Patient%20Education/FAQ%20Handout%20-%20updated%20June%2016%202022_Final.pdfhttps://med.stanford.edu/news/insights/2025/10/the-sugar-cancer-connection--five-things-you-should-know.htmlhttps://www.mskcc.org/news/no-sugar-no-cancer-look-evidenceEnjoying 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 helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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 is like taking a warm hug from home to school or to work.A perfect meal for this winter season.Episodes mentioned include:Ep 138. Secrets to Great Tasting Souphttps://youtu.be/kCYZ5MDiM8M?si=a1fpT8CRvm8awk-pNutrition Nuggets 68. Tortilla Explosion - Flavour Explosionhttps://youtu.be/71d_QsFw7Gk?si=gxXHdXwotBKKzv0_Ep 213. Mr. Noodles - The Hidden Cost of Budget Mealshttps://youtu.be/v7oUysLwBnA?si=wpOX2ARM5eZAoqXgNutrition Nuggets 15. Farro - Discover the Health Benefits of This Ancient Grainhttps://youtu.be/UW_b1NBE7hU?si=oIFHvgCEfR1soKF2Ep. 189. Why You Need To Eat Lentilshttps://youtu.be/5dOe2OsvVXk?si=IvvzGnBnpBauB4OVEnjoying 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 helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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 Meanshttps://youtu.be/evstH75kcUA?si=yWpcNo5pK1xa-gCFEp 161. Sodium Surprises in Foodhttps://youtu.be/KrjIwbWjSQ4?si=FXFqnbuPtl2u3yBhEp. 24. Ultra Processed Foods - 5 Ways To Reduce Your Intakehttps://youtu.be/pDRQbIE0fS4?si=A50J1lWjpXOT8bwcNutrition Nuggets 138. The Secret To Great Tasting Souphttps://youtu.be/kCYZ5MDiM8M?si=MuM_4ogIpYwOuL6qNutrition Nuggets 58. Flavour Explosion - Tortilla Souphttps://youtu.be/71d_QsFw7Gk?si=pqacnOgrDw5RZjp8 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 helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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 better, more informed choices about calcium-rich foods and fluids, and to aim for food first instead of relying on supplements for her nutritional requirements.Episodes mentioned include:Ep 18. Cracking the Bone Density Codehttps://youtu.be/2ffnMy_3jYk?si=MHYyEirkX4Atz2rFEp 67. Calcium Supplements for Womenhttps://youtu.be/HGNDM9imqLo?si=jWqnr1P6M3gTVW6EEp 147. Should I Take a Vitamin D Supplement?https://youtu.be/8B3uRITH5O8?si=pHVsuX81PudcaiMvNutrition Nuggets 39. Not a Milk Drinker?https://youtu.be/GdPGhtFHMcw?si=IMNaywIgXGRizXu5Ep 70. Diet For Kidney Stones with Dietitian Melanie Betz, RDhttps://youtu.be/4_vPGgJxjTs?si=cC4LTdgDbY6U99ZoEp 161. Do I Have to Avoid All Dairy if I'm Lactose Intolerant?https://youtu.be/DaP7i-O4xd8?si=YfhpiB-PD83fwkanEp 178. Does Diet Affect Medications with Dr. Dean Elbe, Pharmacisthttps://youtu.be/toDY_PAmsS0?si=fLa_PJvZHXS77fB7Enjoying 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 helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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 and walks for better blood sugar management.Episodes mentioned:Nutrition Nuggets 113. Easy Office Exercises to Do At Your Deskhttps://youtu.be/TwCPB1hK2qc?si=YOgXVUgIUE0qmX0EEpisode 166. Increase Longevity with Daily Exercisehttps://youtu.be/wrI7TG2xww0?si=QJKNLjRI0XItl47lNutrition Nuggets 48. 12 Ways to Exercise for a Healthy Bodyhttps://youtu.be/19RF_NSAFT0?si=hqeDYA2jJKOFinY9Nutrition Nuggets 97. Lower Blood Pressure with 5 minute Exercisehttps://youtu.be/cyrrYjw6WyY?si=ICYX8vRySuO0Gf5CNutrition Nuggets 61. What Kind of Exercise Should I Do?https://youtu.be/kTQZyYJXBW4?si=Nf5hfFlWoNLWH_hxEnjoying 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 helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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 marketplace, including steel cut, rolled (old fashioned), quick and instant oats.Is one healthier than another?Tune in to find out which oats to use, if you have health in mind.Episodes mentioned include:Ep. 84. Why Are Whole Grains Better For Blood Sugar Control? with Kelly Springer, RDhttps://youtu.be/zJ2iHJHofEs?si=FinQ2CK6gB7OlgVTEp. 170. Grains and Inflammation, Friend or Foe?https://youtu.be/OYPL4mKVkTk?si=ZDxTtC-ANcFiHt5tEp. 49. Budget Healthy Eating - 20 Items for your Grocery Listhttps://youtu.be/8s_YwCBG9Mo?si=ZFueE9VYQeLpMTc-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 helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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 meal-sized episode!:)Episodes mentioned, include:Ep. 182. Healthy Snacking Strategieshttps://youtu.be/EKLK-yeXsWA?si=WfejoEMnj8axuFHBEp. 140. Easy Ways to Add More Fibrehttps://youtu.be/3ywLwGcrMU8?si=g9prQYzw2YRUqZsfNutrition Nuggets 32. High Protein, Low Carb Snackshttps://youtu.be/kg2MI2pJs_U?si=Sqi_etiMpLYibmqHNutrition Nuggets 118. Fibre and Protein Lunch Ideashttps://youtu.be/gywh7fG0hm4?si=p9S7Lu0Xdv3Iyl6BNutrition Nuggets 93. Why You Should Include Nuts In Your Diethttps://youtu.be/0l6z-Vvr8-Y?si=d6Mwbp76QM3uC7qYEp. 24. Ultra Processed Foods - 5 Ways To Reduce Your Intake https://youtu.be/pDRQbIE0fS4?si=Nyo5d9q74JP9i6z-Nutrition Nuggets 84. 21st Century Food Landscapehttps://youtu.be/O4ZLjAq8u1c?si=1xAA1spXBdsFyLRkEnjoying 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 helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com