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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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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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00:30:21

Ep 173. Much Ado About Matcha - Is it Really That Good?

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2025/04/22

Warm, or cold brew, stimulating matcha tea...is it really worth all of the hype with the hipsters? It does have some great benefits, but there are also some cautions to be aware of with this beverage. Listen in to some energizing information about matcha.Resources mentioned include:Fatty Liver Ep 39 How to Put Your Liver on a Diet https://youtu.be/79DNBWNEXYA?si=dadaUwPVXPBV7CyW Study on Green Tea Extract and Energy Expenditure - from American Journal of Clinical NutritionEp 16 Sleep Problems - More

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00:20:57

Need to Ditch Coffee? Caffeine Addiction and Some...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2025/04/17

Do you feel 'addicted' to coffee? Are you feeling anxious or experiencing stomach pain after drinking coffee, or worried about quitting it cold turkey?Tune in to our listener question about her coffee habit and what to do about it. This one will keep you buzzed and on the edge of your seat :)Episodes mentioned include:Ep 16 Sleep Problems - More Than Just Caffeine https://youtu.be/fBKdgiwM5hw?si=CBuwk8xyutXrjAwuEp 45 Coffee- The Ups and Downs of Coffee

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00:30:09

Ep 172. Do Dietary Fats Affect Inflammation? Take the...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2025/04/15

Today, Sandra quizzes Rob on gut health, inflammation, and fats. These themes are all interconnected, and we discuss the role that certain types of fat have for our gut health and overall health. We talk about the biggest sources of fat in the average Canadian diet and if any of these foods are also included in the anti-inflammatory MIND diet. We link back these stats to reasons why (in general) the North American diet can be more of a pro-inflammatory way of eating and ways to alter this to

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00:09:22

Easy Office Exercises at Your Desk - Nutrition...

My Wife the Dietitian ·

2025/04/10

No time for exercise during the day? Working all day in an office and exhausted by the end of the work day and just can't muster up the strength to go to the gym? Use your office as a gym and take mini workout breaks with some simple movements in your workspace. Listen in for some creative movements that you can do, while in your office to break out of the sedentary routine.Check out these other exercise related episodes:Increase Longevity with Daily Exercise Ep 166

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