My Wife The Dietitian is a fun, witty, yet educational podcast about nutrition and healthy living. Join hosts Sandra and Rob every week as they guide you through the maze of healthy eating.
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Hormones and Sleep Problems - Nutrition Nuggets 58
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We received a question from a listener, who states, " I used to sleep like a log with no issues whatsoever. But, now my hormones are changing, as, I'm in midlife and sleep is becoming more of a problem. I go to sleep and then wake up and can't get back to sleep. Is there anything that I can do? We discuss five strategies to help with getting into a…
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Ep 118. Eating for Diabetes with Tara Rood, RDN
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With the growing incidence of type 2 diabetes affecting younger and younger people, there's a lot of confusion and questions about what to eat with diabetes, and how to prevent developing diabetes, if an individual gets a pre-diabetes diagnosis. Talking with "The Diabetes Dietitian" Tara Rood, RD CDCES(Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist…
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Easy Smoothie Bowl Ideas - Nutrition Nuggets 58
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Is it a smoothie or overnight oats? Some even refer to them as 'smoothie soups', but, whatever you call it, they are tasty, nutritious and a great, balanced way to include a variety of different foods into one meal or snack. Today, we discuss three different recipes of smoothie bowls for yourself and/or family, and what goes into them. Enjoying the…
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Ep 117. Blue Zone Foods for Longevity with Liz Weiss RDN
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Taking a page out of the Blue Zones, five different areas around the world, where people live in good health into their older years, we discuss some dietary factors that all of the blue zones share, plus, some other important lifestyle factors. Tune in, as we talk to media dietitian, Liz Weiss, MS, RDN and culinary expert. Check out Liz's article o…
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Registered Dietitians - The Best Source for Nutrition Information - Nutrition Nuggets 57
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March is Nutrition month and March 9 is Dietitian's Day in Canada (Mar 13 in the US). After practicing as a Registered Dietitian for over two decades (26 yrs), a common question that I hear is "What's the difference between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist?" There are many sources of health and nutrition information these days and lots of so called '…
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Ep 116. Constipation - Foods to Help
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As a population, our bowel habits are in the toilet.....literally, they are stuck. Constipation is a big problem for many people, either occasionally, or chronically. With long standing sluggish bowels, your health can pay the price. Tune in to our episode today to learn all about constipation, why it's so common, and how to remedy with diet and li…
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Best Small Fish to Eat - SMASH - Nutrition Nuggets 56.
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With so many of Sandra's clients (all ages) who do not like eating fish, including seafood and shellfish, we discuss the importance of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential to health and prevention of some of the most common conditions and diseases. With the acronym SMASH, we cover the fatty, cold water fish that have high levels of omega-3 fatt…
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Ep 115. Eating Local with CSA Farmer Joanne Priestland
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If you have ever been to a Farmer's Market or bought fresh produce from a farm stand on the side of the road, it's apparent there's a big difference in how the food looks, tastes, and the way you feel when you support local. Today, we interview a local farmer, who has committed her time and livelihood to growing food and selling it through a weekly…
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Are White Vegetables Part of the Rainbow? - Nutrition Nuggets 55.
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Today, we take a question from a listener. She asks, "Are white veggies, like garlic, mushrooms and cauliflower part of the rainbow of vegetables and fruits?" Great question! Many people ask the same thing and wonder about the more bland colours, such as white, beige and light green vegetables and fruits. We discuss a variety of colours and how the…
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Ep 114. Food Security Problems and Solutions with Author Shannon Dobbs
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On today's show, we interview Shannon Dobbs, author of "The Food Waste Rescue Manifesto: 9 Mistakes in Food Rescue We Need to Stop Making Now". Shannon is passionate about making changes to our current food system. He has created several initiatives including programs for food waste reduction, studying the effects of food waste on climate change, a…
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How to Make Your Salad a Meal - Nutrition Nuggets 54.
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Today, we talk about taking your salad to the next level. You can turn any salad into a whole meal, by adding a few certain ingredients, which fit in with that healthy plate ratio we often discuss. Tune in to hear how to build a well-balanced and delicious salad for a meal. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this ep…
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Ep 113. Eat Well to Feel Better with Mindy Yoder, RD
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Many women have a goal to lose weight.....and after deeper exploration and reflection to find what's driving their reasons for wanting to lose weight, they often discover that they just want to feel better in their own body, improve their energy, help their digestion to feel less bloated, and feel better overall. Today, we have a conversation with …
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Best Way to Include Cranberries in Your Diet - Nutrition Nuggets 53.
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Most people think of these bright, tart berries in sauce at Thanksgiving, or dried, like raisins added to trail mix. A listener asks if dried cranberries are good to prevent bladder infections. Today, we discuss these underrated berries and how to incorporate them into your weekly eating plan. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, an…
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Ep 112. How to Stop Food Addiction with Dr. Vera Tarman
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We know that humans can become addicted to drugs and alcohol, but can we actually become addicted to food? Today, we interview Dr. Vera Tarman, the author of "Food Junkies - A Recovery from Food Addiction" Dr. Tarman, is the medical director of Renascent, an addiction rehab centre in Toronto, and works with people struggling with a variety of subst…
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Easy Lunch Ideas - Nutrition Nuggets 52
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The mid day meal seems to give people the most grief. It can be a struggle to figure out what to pack for lunch. The old standby bologna sandwich just doesn't quite cut it anymore. Today, Rob and Sandra talk about eleven easy and healthy lunch meals to pack for lunch, school, or to eat at home. Check out the latest blog articleWhat is a Poke Bowl -…
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Ep 111. Raising Healthy Families - Eating Together with Amy Staheli
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With today's busy, hustle bustle lifestyle, it's difficult to find time to eat together. It can be even more challenging to do so without distractions, such as smartphones and other media. Our kids are learning about the world, and as parents, we are their role models. Eating meals with the family is critical for normal child development and growin…
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Easy Bean Ideas - Nutrition Nuggets 51
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We've all heard the saying...."Beans, beans....they're good for your heart..." but, many people don't know how to cook with beans and what kind of recipes to make. With so many Mediterranean cultures enjoying bean dishes, and the variety of different legumes, pulses, lentils and beans that are available in all sorts of forms, there are delicious be…
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Ep 110. Nutrition for Aging Well - with Michelle Saari, RD (The Long Term Care RD)
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Do you have someone in your life, who you're concerned might be undereating? Many seniors in our society think that lower appetite, losing weight, and getting chronic conditions are all a part of "normal" aging. There are some schools of thought that suggest aging is a disease, since, if an individual continues to have a healthy lifestyle, they can…
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Nutrition Nuggets 50. Vitamin B Complex.....is Complex
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Today, we take a question from a listener, who asks, "Why is Vitamin B Complex called B 50"? B vitamins are complex and there needs to be a balance of B's. We cover all of the "B"ases in this episode. Like Hamlet from Shakespeare said, "To B or not to B...that is the question." Should we take B vitamins and what foods offer good sources of all of t…
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Ep 109. Genomics in the Kitchen with Amanda Archibald RD
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Today, we interview Amanda Archibald, RD, author of "The Genomic Kitchen" Amanda has decades of experience and is passionate about guiding her clients to understand and use food-gene connection to improve health. She teaches her clients, other health care professionals, and colleagues how to use food and culinary education to help turn on detoxifyi…
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Ep 108. Probiotic Pop Quiz
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A listener asks, "Does fermentation and pickling foods produce the same result?" We cover what are probiotics and prebiotics. How are they helpful for gut health and what helps with the balance for the gut biome? Rob questions Sandra on a variety of topics relating to Probiotics. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!…
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Nutrition Nuggets 49. Hacks to Reduce Food Toxins
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Do you need to go on a cleanse or detox to start the year to feel cleaner and more healthy? Actually, our body has a finely tuned system to help rid various environmental toxins. As long as you are moving, sweating, hydrating, eating and breathing, your body's organs are performing these critical detox functions daily. There are a few certain tips …
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Nutrition Nuggets 48. Breakfast Foods to Ditch
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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 …
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Ep 107. Food is Medicine with Dr. Wesley McWhorter, RD
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What we eat matters and the foods that we eat can either help or harm our health. Dr. Wesley McWhorter, RD helps teach doctors, dietitians and other health care professionals culinary medicine. Join us today for this engaging and lively interview with a pioneer in the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative. Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives Wesley's website…
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Nutrition Nuggets 47. Canned Goods - Bad or Good?
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There's been a lot of noise in the health and nutrition space about the cons of cans. But, do canned goods really deserve this negativity? As most people are not getting the fruit and vegetable servings in their diet, this is a way to help increase the number. Today, Sandra and Rob discuss 5 categories of canned goods to include in your pantry, and…
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Ep 106. Happiness Reset with Tamara Lechner
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As we start a new year with new goals and resolutions for better health and living, a mindset shift may be a critical way to frame your approach. Talking with Tamara Lechner, author of 'The Happiness Reset: What to Do When Nothing Makes You Happy', opened our eyes to small ways to incorporate positive mental shifts in your day to help with a happin…
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Nutrition Nuggets 46. 12 Ways to Exercise (after the 12 Days of Christmas)
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Society teaches us that aging makes you fragile, but don't believe it. Aging starts when movement and action slows down and stops. Maintaining daily activity can help with immune health, physical, psychological, social and mental health. Aim for 150 minutes/week of high intensity exercise to help with health. This equates to 2 1/2 hours per week or…
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Ep 105. Immune Health During the Holidays
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In this festive season when family and friends all get together to celebrate the holidays, how do we ensure that we can keep our immune system strong? Tune in to hear Rob and Sandra discuss key elements for maximizing our immune health. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or sharing this episode with your fri…
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Nutrition Nuggets 45. Appies and Snacks
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There's so much Christmas baking and chocolate around during the holidays. Are there any snacks and appies that can be shared that are on the healthier side but don't lack flavour or interest? For your holiday gatherings, check out these top ten appies that you can contribute for the festive fun! Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review …
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Ep 103. Intermittent Fasting: Differences for Women vs Men as a Weight Loss Strategy
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Not a morning person? Don't eat breakfast? Are you intermittent fasting for weight control? So many women, who are trying to lose weight do not break the fast with a morning meal, and subsequently struggle with weight management. Today, we discuss how intermittent fasting can affect men and women differently. Tune in....it's a good one! Enjoying th…
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Nutrition Nuggets 44. Giving Back at Christmas
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With the frantic nature of the holiday season, it's important to think of people and families who are less fortunate and who rely on food banks for basic supplies and staples. Today, we discuss eleven types of non-perishable food items that would benefit the Christmas hampers. We reference our former interviews with Meredith Cushing, RD Ep 68 Earth…
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Ep 102. Cooking for the Stars with Chef John Desbiens
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How does cooking on tour with rock stars relate to cooking in a home for elderly people with dementia? Well, our guest, chef John Desbiens, tells us stories of his culinary origins, which have led him to become a sought-after chef maestro for rock stars, and eventually, a cooking master for residents in dementia care. John's stories of cooking for …
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Nutrtition Nuggets 43. Holiday Health Hacks
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With the holiday season in full swing and only a few weeks left before the jolly old soul comes sliding down the chimney, there's plenty of festive celebrations for people to attend. It can be a challenging time for people who are trying to stay on a healthy track with all of the delicious holiday treats available. With today's ten tips, Sandra and…
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Ep 101. Eating Disorders - Binge Eating: How to Stop the Cycle
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Today, we answer a listeners' questions: 1) What are some ways to fight overeating and binge cycles? 2) What are some ways to learn how to trust yourself with what and how to eat, so you don't fall into the cycle of calorie counting and binge eating behaviours? We had a comprehensive and compassionate discussion with an expert and pioneer in the di…
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Nutrition Nuggets 42. Salad Dressings - What's in the Sauce?
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During lunch, Rob was asking Sandra what some of the ingredients and elements are for a variety of commercial salad dressings. We took a closer look at the labels, nutrition facts and the nutrition claim on the front and name of the dressing. Rob quizzed Sandra on some nutrition details. See how she did!:) In this short and sweet nutrition nuggets,…
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Ep 100. Benefits of Superfoods
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Welcome to our 100th weekly Monday episode! Today, we thought it would be timely to discuss 'Superfoods', what they are, what makes them 'super' compared to other foods, and talk about the category and groupings of these specific foods that lead to their superstar status. It's a trending new term that was doctored up by advertisers to help sell the…
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Nutrition Nuggets 41. How to Buy Yogurt - Grocery Store Tour
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A question that Sandra gets from clients a lot (when trying to get healthier by eating well and purchasing foods that contribute to families' health) is "how do I buy yogurt? What do I look for on the label?" Today, Sandra takes Rob for a stroll down the yogurt section of the grocery store and discusses two important elements to look for when choos…
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Ep 99. Best Food for Arthritis with Samantha Holmgren, RD
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Arthritis can impact quality of life, and really affects day to day living when you are in a flare. What types of arthritis are there? What happens when an individual is in a flare with their arthritis? How do they cope through the day? Are there ways to eat that help symptoms? Are there specific foods that can make arthritis pain worse or better? …
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Nutrition Nuggets 40. Orange Foods - 11 Options
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Why are dark orange vegetables so important for our health? Sandra quizzed Rob about the seven keys to elevating your nutrition on a recent episode and we delve deeper into the question about which dark orange vegetables (and fruits) to choose. It's pumpkin season and we discuss a variety of options in the squash family and other beta-carotene rich…
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Ep 98. Nutrition Quiz - How to Elevate Your Nutrition
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Improving dietary intake with healthy foods can set you up for success when it comes to preventing chronic conditions, managing disease, maintaining a strong immune system and running on plenty of energy most days.Sandra puts Rob to the test to see how much he has learned and what he remembers about the seven pillars of healthy eating to elevate nu…
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Nutrition Nuggets 39. Not a Milk Drinker?
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After working in long-term care for much of her career in dietetics, Sandra notices adult children and caregivers say "mom, doesn't drink milk" and from there, the diet of that resident may be restricted from adequate amounts of calcium-rich foods and fluids that can further increase their risk of falls and fractures. It's no surprise to see that m…
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Ep 97. Heart Healthy Eating for Women with Lisa Andrews, RD from Sound Bites Nutrition
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Do women have different considerations for heart health than men? What are some key nutritional considerations that womenshould think about to help protect themselves from cardiovascular disease risk as they age? Taken from a listener question....she asks "should Icut fat out of my diet if I'm at risk for heart disease because it runs in my family?…
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Nutrition Nuggets 38. Metabolic Syndrome - Am I at Risk?
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Metabolic syndrome sounds like a frightening condition, but what is it really, and how common is it? What does it entail, and what can people do to reduce their risk of metabolic syndrome? Join Rob and Sandra in this mid-week mini episode to learn about metabolic syndrome. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/…
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Ep 96. Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?
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As a common saying that has been bantered around for ages, about 'Breakfast being the most important meal of the day' Rob and Sandra discuss some reasons behind this idea and if it really matters if you aren't a breakfast eater. We mention former episodes, including Ep 93 Behaviour Change - Toni Toledo, RD Ep 13 Picky Eating Strategies Ep 69 Eating…
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Nutrition Nuggets 37. Are You a Buddha or a Poke.....Grain Bowl, That Is!
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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 or…
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Ep 95. Nutrition for Brain Health - Doug Cook, RD
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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 g…
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Nutrition Nuggets 36. Healthy Cookware
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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…
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Ep 94. Colitis - What Should I Eat?
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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 abo…
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Nutrition Nuggets 35. Global Impact - Thanks to Our Listeners
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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 y…
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Ep 93. Behaviour Change Examples with Toni Toledo, RD, host of PATHpod - Positive Approaches To Health podcast
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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 t…
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