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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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Ep 106. Happiness Reset with Tamara Lechner

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2024/01/01

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 happiness reset. Taking time to make eye contact, saying hello to a stranger, or using someone's name who is helping you at the store, are all micro

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00:18:22

Nutrition Nuggets 46. 12 Ways to Exercise (after the...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/12/28

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 about 22 minutes per day. Tune in to hear 12 different ways to get physical activity into your day, as we start a new year. Enjoying the show

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00:46:04

Ep 105. Immune Health During the Holidays

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/12/25

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 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

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00:18:51

Nutrition Nuggets 45. Appies and Snacks

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/12/20

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 (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

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00:27:25

Ep 103. Intermittent Fasting: Differences for Women...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/12/18

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 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

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00:17:02

Nutrition Nuggets 44. Giving Back at Christmas

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/12/13

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 Month - Food Waste in the Household Ep 43 Food Rescue and Food Waste Prevention Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved

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01:03:35

Ep 102. Cooking for the Stars with Chef John Desbiens

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/12/11

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 over 150 different celebrities, including John Travolta, Meryl Streep, Lyle Lovett, James Blunt, Alice Cooper, and Tom Cochrane, all the way to

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00:16:08

Nutrtition Nuggets 43. Holiday Health Hacks

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/12/07

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 Rob offer some practical strategies to keep you from going off the rails with your eating and health. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5

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00:57:30

Ep 101. Eating Disorders - Binge Eating: How to Stop...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/12/04

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 dietetics world on Eating Disorders. Sandra has been following this dietitian for many years and considers her a guru in eating disorder

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00:18:15

Nutrition Nuggets 42. Salad Dressings - What's in the...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/11/29

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, we drizzle a little sauce on the exploration of nutrition labels of salad dressings of the same brand, with different flavours and health

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00:33:21

Ep 100. Benefits of Superfoods

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/11/27

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 their products. In general, there isn't a regulated, or medical term or definition for 'superfood', it was coined by

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00:18:39

Nutrition Nuggets 41. How to Buy Yogurt - Grocery...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/11/22

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 choosing a 'healthier' yogurt. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or sharing this episode with

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01:00:06

Ep 99. Best Food for Arthritis with Samantha...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/11/20

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? What types of nutrients are helpful and are there any supplements to consider for someone living with the pain and heat of arthritis? All these questions

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00:26:08

Nutrition Nuggets 40. Orange Foods - 11 Options

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/11/15

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 vegetables and fruits. Stay tuned for all of the orange goods! Orange ya glad you listened? Buy Sandra's notebook on Amazon- Orange Ya Glad You

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00:43:30

Ep 98. Nutrition Quiz - How to Elevate Your Nutrition

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/11/13

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 nutrition. Play along and see how many questions you can answer correctly too! Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!),

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00:19:35

Nutrition Nuggets 39. Not a Milk Drinker?

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/11/08

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 many times the elderly individual has a hunched over back and osteoporosis with years or decades of avoiding a whole food group, and

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00:37:49

Ep 97. Heart Healthy Eating for Women with Lisa...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/11/06

Do women have different considerations for heart health than men? What are some key nutritional considerations that women should think about to help protect themselves from cardiovascular disease risk as they age? Taken from a listener question....she asks "should I cut fat out of my diet if I'm at risk for heart disease because it runs in my family?" Joined by Lisa Andrews, RD from Sound Bites Nutrition, Sandra and Rob have a lively conversation about women's heart

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00:21:05

Nutrition Nuggets 38. Metabolic Syndrome - Am I at Risk?

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/11/01

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/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,

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00:26:03

Ep 96. Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/10/30

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 Together with Dr. Kerrie Heneman Ep 17 Fibre - What's the scoop, poop? Ep 25 How to Curb Cravings Ep 28 Intermittent Fasting Enjoying

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00:14:20

Nutrition Nuggets 37. Are You a Buddha or a...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/10/25

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 originated from and why they may be a wonderful addition in your own kitchen to start crafting. We made them sound so appealing that Rob immensely enjoyed

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