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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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00:50:00

Ep 182. Healthy Snacking Strategies

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/07/01

Should I snack? Is snacking healthy? What about snacks through the day? These are some good questions that Sandra often fields from clients, and today, Rob and Sandra discuss timing and quality of snacks, plus, hunger cues, and the gene that 2/5 people in the population have that propels you to eat between meals. This one is more than a snack pack and is loaded with great information to take in and digest. Episodes references and mentioned, include:Ep 112 How to Stop Food Addiction with Dr. Vera

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00:13:08

Scallop Power - Nutrition Nuggets 124

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/06/26

“When a startled scallop scoots along the ocean floor, it rhythmically claps its shells—jetting water behind it—propelling itself forward with surprising bursts of speed, away from predators...."What does the restaurant menu item, 'surf and turf' mean to you? Do you automatically think of steak and lobster? In general, some steakhouses offer the seasonally available and fresh seafood, including mollusks, such as scallops, as part of their 'surf and turf' meal. Scallops have a

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00:27:47

Ep 181. Meal Timing for Health and Weight Loss

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/06/24

Taken from a question from a client, "If I'm trying to lose weight, should I skip breakfast to reduce my overall calories in the day?" Great question, that I hear over and over again. It makes sense if you consider the popular phrase, "calories in vs calories out". The problem is, our bodies are not machines, and it doesn't necessarily work that way. Our metabolism and the way our body works are complex systems with influences from hormones and other neurochemicals. Most

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00:16:27

The Surprising Health Benefits of Cherries -...

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/06/19

"The day when doctor's say take 10 cherries and call me in the morning" may not be far off, according to a recent Newsweek article. Taken from the book The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth by Jonny Bowden, tis the season...summer season, that is, for cherries to be dripping off the trees. This fruit has some historical significance, and is quite beneficial for health, for several reasons that Rob and Sandra go into in this Nutrition Nuggets.Some details regarding cherry's history

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01:14:33

Ep 180. Navigating GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds with Ana...

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/06/17

With 74 % of Americans being overweight or obese, weight loss drugs seem to be the magic pill and answer for so many. But, is it? Today, we delve into many varying health perspectives that could be influenced by GLP-1 medications and weight loss without a strategy. The idea that people may actually become malnourished, or 'skinny fat' over time with a future self lacking adequate lean mass is a real risk with weight loss medications. Like fad or yo-yo diets that come and go with varying

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00:18:29

The Future of Food Dyes - Nutrition Nuggets 122

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/06/12

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish.....or gummy bear:) Many of our favourite snacks, cereals, and food items contain food dyes that may be phased out over the coming years due to new regulations. With colours, such as red, yellow and blue, these food colourings give cup cakes their bright coloured frosting, along with flavoured yogurts, skittles, and even orange cheeses. With new FDA regulations banning certain food dyes, the store snack aisles may start to look a little different in the

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01:12:30

Ep 179. Getting Saucy with Brian Bentow

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/06/10

After a debilitating health condition developed in his thirties, Brian Bentow went on a journey of healing his body with food and nutrition instead of the medications that his doctor recommended for Crohn's disease. After following the autoimmune diet protocol for several weeks, without 'cheat days', Brian was able to heal many of the symptoms and helped restore some function to his life. With his deep dive into health and nutrition, and background in business, Brian developed a line of

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00:15:08

Insanely Good Toastie Recipes - Nutrition Nuggets 121

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/06/05

What do you get when you put two pieces of sourdough, with cheese sandwiched in the middle? The classic toastie (or toasty) as our son spells it :) For our mid-week Nutrition Nuggets episode, we discuss this delicious comfort food that pairs well with lentil-veggie soup, or on its own as a gourmet sandwich meal.Looking through Jamie Oliver's cookbook, 15 Minute Meals, we discuss some variations that Jamie creates, and some with our own spin too. This one is a fun nugget to tune in to!More from

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01:02:24

Ep 178. Women's Hormonal Health with Tracy Mann RD

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/06/03

How can what you eat affect your body's hormones? Does diet influence inflammation in the system?Tracy Mann, RD has extensive knowledge and expertise on women's health and helping people manage hormone dysfunction, including women who live with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), the most common endocrine disorder in the world.We cover topics such as strategies to help manage visceral fat (belly fat). insulin resistance, and common vitamin and mineral deficiencies that may result from various

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00:17:57

3 Healthy Homemade Snack Dips - Nutrition Nuggets 120

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/05/29

"What are some healthy dips, so, I can snack on veggies and dip in the afternoon," is a common question Sandra gets from clients, who are looking to improve their health and eat less 'processed & pre-packaged 'snacky and junky foods.Rob makes three incredible tasting and healthy dips, including Tzatziki, hummus, and guacamole. Today, we discuss the health benefits of these dips and take a look at how to make them at home.Episodes mentioned, include: Ep 104. Healthy Sauces To

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01:09:00

Ep 178. Does Diet Affect Medication - with Pharmacist...

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/05/27

Come along for this ride! Join us for a fun and lively discussion with pharmacist, Dr. Dean Elbe. Sandra and Dean were colleagues close to 30 years ago when Sandra first started out in clinical nutrition. Rob and Sandra have some questions for Dean and the conversation covers a broad range of topics such as GLP-1 antagonists (weight loss medications), grapefruit and medication interactions, caffeine, antidepressants, antacids and Proton pump inhibitors, various supplements, and so much more. This is

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00:27:24

Eat Protein for Breakfast to Lose Weight - Nutrition...

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/05/22

Bagels, cereal, and muffins are some common breakfast foods eaten regularly in North America, but studies show that including a source of protein at breakfast is the way forward if your goal is to lose weight. Today, we discuss why protein foods are important to include at breakfast, how they help with weight loss, and what foods to include to help ensure there's a good source of protein for your first meal of the day.Episodes include:Nutrition Nuggets 73 How many plant foods are in your

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00:42:19

Ep 177. Camping Tips with Sandra and Rob

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/05/20

It's camping season and Rob and Sandra share some stories and laughs from past camping trips. Spoiler alert.....the bear didn't like the tofu!Listen in for ideas on what to pack, how to store food safely, and cook it efficiently. Also, some tips on what not to do. This one is sure to make you giggle! Check out these other episodes for some helpful meal ideas:Fiber and Protein Lunch Ideas - Nutrition Nuggets 118 https://youtu.be/gywh7fG0hm4Nutrition Nuggets 25. 9 Protein-Rich Breakfast Ideas

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00:17:42

Fiber and Protein Lunch Ideas - Nutrition Nuggets 118

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/05/15

Perhaps, you've nailed your healthy breakfast most days and dinners are working well, but lunch.....lunch, that midday meal, is still a struggle to take a break and stop working to eat something more substantial than a few crackers and hummus. To help with preventing late day cravings and overeating at dinner, including a substantial amount of food with protein, fibre, and veggies can offer an opportunity to keep you energized in your day.Episodes mentioned include:Ep 141. Creative Lunch Ideas

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00:35:45

Ep 176. Cooking Strategies for Big Groups

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/05/13

There are differences when cooking for a group compared to cooking for yourself or your family. Some challenges may include scaling of the recipes, accommodating diverse dietary needs and restrictions, space constraints, and ensuring cleanliness for food safety of the meals. There are some benefits to having a dinner party, potluck, or 'supper club' compared to going out to a restaurant. Rob and Sandra discuss some great strategies and tips to have a successful dinner for a group of friends and/or

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00:17:20

Simple Hacks to Improve Health - Nutrition Nuggets 117

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/05/08

"I'm not hungry in the morning.....", " I struggle with weight", "I'm not sleeping well..." If any of these statements resonate with you, tune in to today's episode. Rob and Sandra discuss a tried and true strategy that helps with many of the difficulties that people have with these problems.Episodes mentioned:Ep 16. Sleep Problems - More than Just Caffeine https://youtu.be/fBKdgiwM5hw?si=0H1lwBsMDMBVWesMEp 110. Aging Well with Michelle Saari, RD https://youtu.be/mznQ8sphUSA?si=X0XzO9wMQRPaAQCfEp

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01:20:46

Ep 175. Dietitians Discuss Dieting with Andres Ayesta RD

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/05/05

Today, we discuss the topic, "Why stress, under-eating, and burnout are crashing metabolism and energy" with dietitian and performance coach, Andres Ayesta, owner of Planos Nutrition.We discuss metabolism, stress, and various extreme diets and how they can impact an individual's health goals for the short and long term. With over 12 years of private practice, Andres has many client examples, plus real world life experience with trying out various diets on himself to help determine what the effects

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00:22:48

Added Sugar vs Natural Sugar: What's the Difference?...

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/05/01

What's the difference between sugar and added sugars, and do they affect my body in the same way? This is a great question from a listener that we address today. I think we all know that there's a lot of sugar in the typical North American diet. Many of the foods that we buy from the store have an assortment of added sugars with various names and from different sources. Having too much total sugar can be detrimental to our health and may promote inflammation. It could also damage blood

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00:33:54

Ep 174. How to Form Healthy Habits and Keep Them

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/04/29

Humans are a collection of their daily habits, which ultimately affect their health and long-term risk for disease. Sandra and Rob discuss the power of celebrating your small wins and how important it is to just keep improving with small, consistent, incremental changes.Resources:Stages of Change for Behaviour Changehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10170434/ Prochaska, James O.; Velicer, Wayne F. (September 1997). "The transtheoretical model of health behavior change" (PDF). American

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00:22:00

Farro - Discover the Health Benefits of this Ancient...

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/04/24

Farro....what is it?" The traditional grain of the Mediterranean," as the package exclaims. This whole grain can replace rice in many dishes, including salads, side dishes, soups, or even warm cereal. It is a hearty grain with a chewy texture and rich, nutty flavour, similar to barley or orzo. Tune in to hear Rob and Sandra's take on this unique and versatile grain. Episodes mentioned in this one:Ep 170 Grains and Inflammation - Friend or

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