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My Wife the Dietitian

My Wife the Dietitian

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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00:40:04

The Importance of Fitness for Seniors (Ep 136)

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/07/30

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 important for seniors and elderly people to prevent loss of lean muscle and why it's critical to

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00:15:19

Is it Safe to Drink Water Before Meals?? Nutrition...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/07/24

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 on our website for weekly updates and other fun info. You can also visit our social media pages

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00:42:15

Ep 135. Emulsifiers: What Are They and Are They Healthy?

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/07/22

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 processed foods to help with consumer appeal. But, are these harmful?Today, we take a listener

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00:11:53

Sugar, Honey, and All Things Sweet - Nutrition...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/07/17

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 fun info. You can also visit our social media pages. We're on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,

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01:02:56

Ep 134. Shift Work in the Sky. Travel Hacks from a...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/07/15

We know that shift work can have detrimental ripple effects on health, but, have you ever considered the people working in the aviation industry?From watching movies about people travelling, it may seem like a glamorous lifestyle with so many perks to flying. The frequent changes to flight arrivals and departures, plus, shifts in travel schedules, and multiple flights in a week or even a day can really wreak havoc on your health. Today, we have an entertaining discussion with Nikki Hearns, a former

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00:29:01

Hydration Quiz - Nutrition Nuggets 74

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/07/10

What are some signs of dehydration?How can being dehydrated affect the body? Is the ‘gallon challenge’ really needed to get enough water in a day ? What are some practical strategies to get more fluid in your daily intake? These are some of the questions that Sandra asks Rob in this soaking wet episode. Episodes mentioned include Nutrition Nuggets 17 - How much water to drink?https://youtu.be/4Z3l4BGtk8o Episode 70 - Diet for Kidney Stones with Melanie Betz, RD

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00:28:39

Ep 133. Yogurt: Is It Healthy?

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/07/08

Is yogurt the new soda pop? This is a question that we've taken from a listener. Also, this idea had been bantered around at Sandra's pre-natal and baby groups recently.What is the key word on the Nutrition Facts label to look at when comparing and buying yogurt? We discuss what yogurt is, how it is used and why it's thought (by some) to be the new soda pop. Tune in for the sweet or savory details :) Previous episodes mentioned ⁠Ep 124 Busting Common Nutrition Myths⁠ with Bonnie

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00:20:56

How Many Plant Foods Are In Your Breakfast? Nutrition...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/07/03

Sandra challenges Rob with a contest to see who has a greater number of plant foods in their breakfast. Aiming for the diversity of 30 different plants in a week to maintain a healthy gut biome, along with variety and balance in our diet, breakfast is a perfect meal to start out on the right foot.Tune in and see who wins :) 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

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00:41:41

Ep 132. Plant-based Eating for Women - Karen Hawkins,...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/07/01

Does a plant-based diet mean vegetarian? How can women include more plants and vegetables into their daily eating patterns without becoming fully vegetarian?Karen Hawkins, RDN from dietitiango.com discusses ways to help move women toward a more healthy, plant-based diet in a sustainable way. We refer to ⁠'Vegan for Runners'⁠ Ep 48 episode with Scott Fickerson on this episode and Ep 107 ⁠Food is Medicine ⁠with Dr. Wesley McWhorter, RD. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review,

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00:21:54

Why Are Greens So Important? Nutrition Nuggets 72.

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/06/26

Mom said "eat your veggies!""My son doesn't eat his greens and I'm wondering if this matters and why they're important?" Taken from a listener question, this is an episode devoted to the colour green and why eating 'your greens' is so important. Also, we discuss some practical strategies to help incorporate more greens in the family meals. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Sign up

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00:48:55

Ep 131. Spice Up Your Taste Buds with Moroccan Chef,...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/06/24

What does spice have to do with it? The fusion of tastes from all over the world (and originating from Morocco), chef and co-owner/operator Bouchra Savard, of the Swept Away Inn, thinks that the taste of food depends on the right combination of spices.Food is celebration, and eating together with friends, family, and strangers who become friends, is what the Swept Away Inn prides itself on. Join us for this lively and engaging discussion with Bouchra all about food, the importance of eating

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00:26:23

Fruits for the Freezer - Nutrition Nuggets 71

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/06/19

"I don't eat frozen fruit". "Fresh is best and I won't eat frozen vegetables or fruits" These are common themes I hear when I am talking with clients. When it comes to produce, the more variety the better and this includes adding some frozen fruit and vegetables to the freezer to include more often, for all seasons. Rob and Sandra discuss five fabulous fruits for the freezer.🍒 "Total fruit and vegetable consumption increases among consumers of frozen fruit and

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00:58:00

Ep 130. Diets and All or Nothing Thinking

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/06/17

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

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00:32:53

Herbs for the Kitchen - Nutrition Nuggets 70

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/06/12

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme are some favourite herbs that Simon and Garfunkel sang about in the love song, "Scarborough Fair".What about basil, oregano, mint and coriander? They didn't quite rhyme with the lyrics, but are just as flavourful and tasty to use in the kitchen. Tune in to hear about fresh herbs to grow and preserve for use to flavour your meals for taste and good health. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your

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00:57:02

Ep 129. Meal Plan Strategies with Szilvia Brennan, RD...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/06/10

What's for dinner?!? A question that often gives women anxiety, if they haven't planned for meals or don't have supplies to make supper for the family.If there is a dinner plan, is it nutritious, do they like it, and will they eat it. Today, we talk to Szilvia Brennan from "Beyond Food Nutrition". In this episode, we also refer to "⁠What's for Dinner⁠", which is a previous episode that Rob and Sandra broadcasted. To learn more about what Szilvia and Lisa are

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00:18:42

Roasted Crispy Chickpeas - Nutrition Nuggets 69

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/06/05

Little nuggets of goodness.....the almighty chickpea. Air fried, oven-baked or toaster oven roasted........all are home-baked methods to make roasted, crispy chickpeas. You can also buy them in a package, but, the flavour, texture and nutritional value is so great when you make them at home.Tune in for some spice suggestions to help flavour these crispy nuggets of plant-based goodness. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family

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00:30:01

Ep 128. Meat Anyone? The Carnivore Diet Conversation

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/06/03

People love the taste of meat and here's an excuse to eat more of it, especially, if you want to buck convention and be in a niche group with many social media followers. If it walked, swam or flew, this diet is for you. No plants allowed on the carnivore diet, no vegetables, no fruits, no legumes, nuts, seeds or dairy, as those all have carbohydrates and aren't animal based. Tune in to have a carnivore conversation and learn all about this trending, extreme diet. Enjoying the show

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00:22:04

Flavour Explosion - Tortilla Soup - Nutrition Nuggets 68

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/05/29

Topped with crispy tortilla chips, a dollop of sour cream, diced avocado, and a squeeze of lime, tortilla soup can be the flavourful, comfort soup that you need to feel alive.Today, we talk about the many variations of this Mexican classic and discuss the various spices and flavourful ingredients that can make this soup so delicious. We reference Food Network's Marcela Valladolid and her classic tortilla soup. This episode is a spicy one! Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review,

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00:27:35

Ep 127. Diet Soda and Artificial Sweeteners

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/05/27

Is diet soda better than regular? How about artificial sweeteners, sugar substitutes and alternatives to sugar? How do they fit into a healthy eating plan and lifestyle? We address these concepts, as we answer a question from a listener. 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

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00:21:35

Getting Out of Hangryland - Nutrition Nuggets 67

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/05/22

Feeling hungry and angry? Perhaps, you went out and it's been quite a few hours since you last ate and you are getting more irritable, anxious and angry. Maybe, you don't even recognize your hunger cues, as you've tuned them out long ago, after years of dieting and following certain meal plans. Or, maybe, you feel hungry at odd times, like just before bed or just going out to run some errands.Parents know when their kids start acting up or bickering or get miserable and it's been a

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