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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 65. Thyroid Conditions with Lisha Knicely, RD

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/03/27

On today's episode, we are talking with Lisha Knicely, RD and learning all about thyroid health and dysfunction. Lisha is passionate about supporting her clients, who have thyroid conditions. She herself lives with Hashimoto's hypothyroid condition and reflects on her struggles with symptoms and managing the disease. Lisha Thyroid RD - Courses Website: https://lishathyroidrd.com/thyroidrecoveryprogram Instagram Facebook Lisha Knicely is a Registered Dietitian and Integrative &

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00:15:39

Nutrition Nuggets 6 - Tuna: How Much in a Week ?

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/03/22

This mini episode is taken from a question from a listener. "Is tuna safe to eat? It's the only fish I like" Susan's question is a query that Sandra hears from clients and patients often, since there's so many mixed messages around tuna. We delve in to a recent Consumer Reports' study that sheds light on some of the common brands of tuna, and their mercury levels, plus, discuss the benefits and risks of eating tuna. Also, we discuss some populations more at risk of the

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00:27:53

Ep 64. Health Advantages of Meditation Practice

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/03/20

A few weeks ago, our Nutrition Nuggets featured Sandra doing a guided meditation. Today, we're going to discuss the health benefits of daily meditation. We've also included a link to Sandra's guided meditation below so you can save it for naptime. Conscious meditation can be such an important daily practice that helps the brain and body reset during the day or night. There’s mounting evidence that points to irrefutable health benefits that just can’t be ignored. Even starting with 5 minutes a day

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00:15:24

Nutrition Nuggets 5 - Potatoes, Spuds, and...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/03/15

It's almost St Patty's Day so we thought we'd celebrate by honouring the mighty potato. We'll give you some facts, cooking ideas, gardening tips, as well as some unconventional uses for the potato. You'll know so much about the potato, that when you're sitting at the pub sipping your green beer, you'll be spewing facts like a true Irishman. Cheers! 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

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00:33:15

Ep 63. Nutrition Month - Ten Foods to Consider

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/03/13

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: https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/food-guide-snapshot/ What is Processed Meat? - American Institute for Cancer Research (aicr.org) Enjoying the show? Consider donating, leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or

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00:09:06

Nutrition Nuggets 4 - Guided Meditation with Sandra

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/03/08

This episode is a guided meditation with Sandra. There's no prologue or talking, other than the slow meditative voice and music. As meditation helps centre the mind/body and gives your brain a rest, Sandra will lead you through a short, conscious meditation (visualization body scan) with relaxing music. This can be used as a break in your hectic day, or just before falling asleep at night. *don't listen while driving or other activities where alertness is required Meditation apps: Calm, Headspace,

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00:32:38

Ep 62. Shift Work - Sleep, Eating, and Health

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/03/06

On this episode, we cover why night shift can be 'risky business', as it can have negative impacts on health and affect your overall quality of life. Eating at night can have an impact on our internal clock or chronobiology, and the timing of eating plays a critical role in our overall health. Eating big meals after midnight can lead to long-term health problems. We discuss four key strategies to help improve quality of life while working night shift. Plus, we get a surprise pop-in by our good

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00:15:01

Nutrition Nuggets 3 - Sugar - And all of it's Names

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/03/01

How sweet it is ♪♫....seems to be the mantra of many. Sugar is like the devil in disguise. We all crave it's sweet delicious flavour, but too much of a good thing can have detrimental affects on our health. On today's episode, we discuss how to identify sugar in the products you're consuming, how much is too much, and how it impacts our health. American Heart Association - Sugar 101 | American Heart Association Daily Value on the New Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels | FDA Enjoying the show

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00:32:04

Ep 61. Gout - The Disease of Kings and King of Arthritis

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/02/27

In this episode, we discuss gout, one of the oldest forms of arthritis. Ironically, it has a lot of history, but continues to grow, as a chronic condition, in this day and age in our society. We cover: - what gout is and how it feels to have a 'gout attack' - how common gout is with incidence & prevalence around the world - dietary culprits and other lifestyle conditions that increase risk of gout in certain populations Most importantly, what is the solution to gout and what are some key factors

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00:12:11

Nutrition Nuggets 2 - Smart Goals Update

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/02/22

Welcome to Nutrition Nuggets, a new, mid week series full of all sorts of fun and informative nutrition tidbits. Today, we're doing an update on our Smart Goals from episode 53. Listen in and see how Rob is making out with his New Years resolutions. Plus, we'll give you some tips to help with your goals. 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

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00:35:30

Ep 60. Diet Culture in the Fitness Industry - Lisa...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/02/20

Today, we have a passionate and lively interview about 'diet culture' with Lisa Duncan, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and owner of Activate Athletic Studio. Diet culture is so pervasive in our society. We break down some of the myths around mind/body health and happiness and how perfection is considered 'normal' but is never really achievable. We discuss some of the key factors of diet culture as well as how to spot 'diet culture agenda' in the fitness and wellness industry. Plus, we broach the

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00:08:26

Nutrition Nuggets 1 - Food and Mood

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/02/15

Welcome to Nutrition Nuggets, a new, mid week series full of all sorts of fun and informative nutrition tidbits. Today, we're discussing food and mood. Why am I hANGry? So many people feel swings in their mood over the day, week or month, and this may be due to what, how, when and why you are eating. Hangry is a word - combining 'hungry' and 'angry', which together, makes you feel like ..... "stay out of my way.....until I eat something.....!" This mini-episode covers five key nutrients to help

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00:33:48

Ep 59. Chocolate - Healthy Pleasures

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/02/13

It's the week of Valentine's Day, and today we get down and dirty, discussing (and eating) sinful chocolate (on air :) *Warning* hearing us tasting chocolate may trigger a chocolate eating episode for you :) It's so rich, creamy, sensual and delicious. We discuss the differences between white, dark and milk chocolates. By uncovering the origins of the cacao bean, we review the decreasing levels of flavonoids, depending on where the cacao tree grows. Health benefits and links to a variety of

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00:35:48

Ep 58. Active Bariatric Nutrition with Kim Tirapelle RD

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/02/06

Today, we interview Kim Tirapelle, RD, of Active Bariatric Nutrition. We'll hear about who her clients are and how she supports them in their journey of active, healthy living after bariatric surgery. To find out more, head over to Kim's website Active Bariatric Nutrition and social media pages Active Bariatric Nutrition - YouTube 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

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00:21:28

Ep 57. Red Wine: Helpful or Harmful

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/01/30

With the new Canadian guidelines for alcohol consumption announced early 2023, it's a big change from the previous 2011 Guidelines. On today's episode we take a look at red wine, in particular, to discuss if it's helpful or harmful to drink. Do we need to abstain now? Reviewing concepts, such as the "French Paradox" and "Mediterranean Diet", along with the "Mind Diet" (ep. 14), we discuss the realm of information about red wine and health. Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction - position

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00:33:44

Ep 56. Iron Rich Foods to Prevent Deficiency

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/01/23

There are populations in society who have a higher propensity of developing iron deficiency due to lifestyle and health issues. Women, children and seniors have an increased risk for having low iron stores and hence, may end up with iron deficiency anemia. Healthy men on the other hand, generally have adequate iron stores and too much iron can be detrimental for health, in terms of developing chronic disease in the long-term. There are different types of iron in our foods. Heme iron - animal

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00:23:38

Ep 55. Awesome Avocado - 7 Health Benefits and 7...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/01/16

In today's episode, Sandra and Rob discuss 'everything avocado', including important health benefits and tasty recipe creations. As avocados have come in and out of favour over the years, due to their high fat content, Sandra helps dispel the myths about avocados and discusses the reasons for their (much deserved) resurgence in popularity. From head to toe, there are lots of incredible health advantages to including avocados in your meals and snacks. There are so many ways to make avocados tasty and

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00:36:20

Ep 54. Gallbladders, Bile and Smiles

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/01/09

Gallbladder and bile health. One of the most common surgeries in North America is removal of the gallbladder and it could be prevented. Many of the issues with the gallbladder stem from diet and lifestyle factors. Learn the 5 F's for risk factors with gallbladder issues as well as other lifestyle considerations. Common symptoms of gallbladder problems include - bloating/burping, pain, and stool changes. We conclude with five dietary strategies to help prevent gallbladder problems and improve bile

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00:38:53

Ep 53. Smart Goals for the New Year

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2023/01/01

With so many people starting out their year with New Year's resolutions, which often tend to fail, we look at SMART goal planning for improved success at keeping those resolutions. SMART stands for S - specific who, what, where, when, why and which M - measurable - from and to A - achievable - how R - realistic - worthwhile T - timely - when We discuss the top 5 New Year's resolutions related to diet and pitfalls of these broad resolutions. To help put SMART goals into action, we offer a look at

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00:20:27

Ep 52. Year in Review - 2022

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2022/12/27

We had fun with this final episode of the year. Today, we take a ride back through 2022 and remember some key highlights and memorable moments including - body systems and health, foods & components, special guests, quirky 'homemade' jingles, practical tips, big words, and plenty of laughs. We wrap it up with 11 nutrition fundamentals to keep you going strong into the new year. Plus, we'll give you a 'sneak peek' of what's coming up in 2023! Happy Holidays everyone! Enjoying the show? Consider

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