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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 202. The Hidden Dangers of Being Skinny Fat

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/11/18

Why is it not healthy to be skinny fat - if weight is within normal range (acceptable body mass index aka BMI)Sandra and Rob discuss what the term "skinny fat" really means and it's not a drink at Starbucks :) We talk about some of the consequences of using the scale to determine health, instead of other health indicators.Resources:Nutrition Nuggets 38. What is Metabolic Syndrome - Am I at Risk? https://youtu.be/jVLZm5YBIok?si=zxmF8c899pqF0DY_Ep 84. Carbs: Are Whole Grains Better for

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00:17:42

Fiber and Protein Lunch Ideas - Revisited. Nutrition...

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/11/13

**This is an episode from earlier this year that we thought would be worthy of another listen. Enjoy! **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 at lunch with protein, fibre, and

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00:33:31

Ep 201. Balance: The Key to Longevity

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/11/11

Is it important to use balance-type exercise? Why is it important and what types should I do?These are some questions that we recently received from a listener. Why is balance and flexibility important and what can you do to improve your ability to have good balance?Sandra and Rob discuss the various health benefits, plus, some movements to practice for balance.Episodes mentioned include:Ep 136. Importance of Fitness for Seniorshttps://youtu.be/VUClaBBJwKM?si=jxKXdUZJcIf1zRHiNutrition Nuggets 113

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00:16:33

Stir Fry Secrets - Nutrition Nuggets 142

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/11/06

What's a convenient, easy way to cook a lot of vegetables, plus get your protein cooked over high heat? Sandra and Rob discuss stir frying, a tasty and nutritious method of cooking your meal.References:5 Ways to Add More Veggies to Your Diet Nutrition Nuggets 87.https://youtu.be/s85YuJhtd44?si=d5ioBijMrpRhpFp9Freezer Staples Nutrition Nuggets 110.https://youtu.be/hcXMZcgJCYQ?si=Kkw9b3DxVnsUGIdoWhy You Need a Variety of Vegetables Nutrition Nuggets

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01:25:01

Ep 200. Dietitian Goes Full Carnivore With Unexpected...

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/11/04

Today, we have dietitian Andres Ayesta from Planos Nutrition back in the studio to discuss the eye opening results of his own dietary experiment with the Carnivore diet. He describes his body composition (dexa scan), blood work, feelings of energy, strength and cognitive clarity, and why he had to stop this diet abruptly. Andres openly describes the positive and negative aspects of his experience and provides an objective, educated opinion on this popular fad diet.Follow Andres on his social media:

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00:18:07

Sheet Pan Veggies - Nutrition Nuggets 141.

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/10/30

What is an easy and convenient way to get a lot of good food cooked at once and satisfy all of the vegetable ratio of the dinner plate (or bowl) for the family?Tune in today, as Sandra and Rob discuss sheet pan meals and how they can be a great addition to your weekly menu.Episodes mentioned include:Nutrition Nuggets 72. Why Are Greens So Important?https://youtu.be/Hio4uTJsi8E?si=P1KiguxyqaUbo5f-Nutrition Nuggets 128. Why You Need a Variety of

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00:46:30

Ep 199. Raising Kitchen Confident Kids - with Asta Mail

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/10/28

As a parent (or grandparent) of young kids, do you often wonder how to foster more curiosity in the kids about the world around them? Or find activities that reduce that default daily screen time? Easy ways to explore nature, the garden, parks and beaches, plus getting kids to be excited about life and experiences.....that's what we're discussing today. Thought provoking and entertaining, this discussion with our guest Asta Mail helps to bring forth ideas and strategies to get the kids to

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00:18:04

Comfort Foods: Mac and Cheese - Nutrition Nuggets 140

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/10/23

What is your ultimate comfort food? For many people, mac and cheese, also known as Kraft Dinner, or KD for short (in Canada), is one of those comfort foods. Comfort food means happy childhood memories, possibly a favourite dish your parents or grandparents made for you, and comfort foods are usually tied to your emotions with feel good memories from the past.Today, Rob and Sandra banter about mac and cheese and different ways to make it healthier, or turn it into a delicious meal.Episodes

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00:34:00

Ep 198. Beat the Bloat - Bloating and Gut Health

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/10/21

So many people feel bloated and their stomach feels like an inflated balloon. Rob and Sandra discuss common symptoms of bloating, why it happens, some simple fixes for occasional bloating, and we go deeper into other factors that may indicate the need to do a diet overhaul. Episodes mentioned, include:Ep 116. Constipation - Foods To Help https://youtu.be/rBN10-683_o?si=NdpwwGmCIIZjpoMqEp 108. Improve Gut Health with Probiotics Foods https://youtu.be/Iff9uHvok4g?si=v80VZPnCtgn3aOZKEp 164. Prebiotics,

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00:23:03

High Protein Pasta vs Regular - Is It Worth It -...

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/10/16

"Should I eat high protein pasta?"Great question from a listener! These pastas are different than regular durum wheat pasta. Rob and Sandra compare nutritional considerations, taste, texture and other aspects of these newly emerging pasta products on the market.Episodes mentioned include:Ep 122. Health Benefits of Resistant Starch https://youtu.be/6S8TcEP3Xwk?si=hwcS04L8UQTcJgt0Ep 140. Easy Ways to Add More Fibre in your Diet https://youtu.be/3ywLwGcrMU8?si=lpis3B1f3u6BeaXgNutrition Nuggets

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00:32:31

Ep 197. Parkinson's Disease - Nutrition Strategies

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/10/14

A listener asks, "my dad was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Is there a diet he should be on?" There's a lot to discuss with this question. What is Parkinson's, what are some of the causes, will a certain diet help with symptoms and what are some of the common symptoms?Episodes and resources mentioned include:Ep 116. Constipation - Best and Worst Foods https://youtu.be/rBN10-683_o?si=E_WeFEnHWIeG19TLEp 140. Ways to Add More Fibre

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00:17:10

Should I Use Olive Oil? Nutrition Nuggets 139

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/10/09

A listener wants clarification about using oils, how much, and if it's healthy to add fats to her food.Rob and Sandra discuss the qualities of cooking with oil or not , plus the pros and cons for health and taste.References:Episode 23. Fats, Grease and Oil - Lubricate your skin from within https://youtu.be/otQdbY-s_vo?si=Agf_jPxhMgF61hZ0Nutrition Nuggets 133. Is Olive Oil Better Than Butter or Coconut Oil? https://youtu.be/do9KeQkfibE?si=ozVDBwZ3dDTCXGk5Episode 172Do Dietary Fats Affect

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00:55:53

Ep 196. Healthy Family Nutrition - Strategies and...

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/10/07

How do parents navigate picky eating behaviour at the family dinner table? How can the rest of the family eat a diverse diet, if one person has a food allergy or intolerance? What does the impact of parents dieting or restricting their own food intake have on the child's own body image, and relationship with food?These are a few of the topics that we delve in to and discuss with Dana Dose, RD from The Family Nutrition Pro.Resources mentioned include:Episode 190. How to Stop Diet Culture

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00:11:38

The Secret to Great Tasting Soup - Nutrition Nuggets 138

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/10/02

Why does roasted food taste so much better? Today, we discuss roasted carrot and potato soup that Sandra made with all of the bags of carrots and potatoes she had to use up from Rob's shopping excursion.We talk about how roasting food really elevates the flavour of the vegetable and brings out the taste of the caramelization. Resources:Nutrition Nuggets 5 - Potatoes, Spuds and Taters https://youtu.be/3Nspcm5mKLc?si=IN2ft1UG43OUI9LQEpisode 162 Eat Your Winter Vegetables

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00:23:32

Ep 195. Magnesium: Are You Getting Enough?

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/09/30

What have you heard about Magnesium? Is it good for health? Two listener questions came through about this mineral.1. Does magnesium help with sleep?2. Is it safe to take magnesium supplements daily?Rob and Sandra discuss what magnesium does in the body, where to find it in food, who may be at risk for deficiency and what some options are for gentle, absorbable magnesium supplements to help with sleep, digestion and overall health. Episodes mentioned include:Nutrition Nuggets 12 - Magnesium

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00:13:23

Wrap Ideas for Any Meal - Nutrition Nuggets 137

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/09/24

Fajitas, wraps and rolls....Sandra and Rob discuss these easy and convenient recipes for handheld meals and snacks. Other episodes include:Nutrition Nuggets 135. Easy Lunch Ideas https://youtu.be/lTRarf7rDks?si=0YaEUdYMfaUFf--WWhole Grains vs Refined Grains https://youtu.be/wQKMK149wns?si=69jP1yMD8nOU5IvNEpisode 84. Why are Whole Grains Better for Blood Sugar Control? with Kelly Springer, RD https://youtu.be/zJ2iHJHofEs?si=EJQ7sJhBwEfmyyS0Ep 170. Grains and Inflammation

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00:24:01

Ep 194. Reap the Health Benefits with Sourdough

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/09/23

“Sourdough: the tasty bread that ferments so your gut can relax, your blood sugar stays chill, and your nutrients get unlocked.” — fermentation magic in every slice.Delicious and so hearty, even the discard is too good to throw away! Today, Rob and Sandra discuss the nutritional and taste benefits of homemade sourdough.Episodes mentioned:Episode 109. Nutrition Nuggets https://youtu.be/SWJBfnjidPY?si=aw3TT3JFYJzW0jtZEpisode 121. Nutrition Nuggets

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00:18:56

Wheat Germ: The Forgotten Superfood You Need -...

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/09/18

Wheat germ is like nature’s “magical dust”. Packed with protein, vitamin E, B vitamins, healthy fats, and minerals, it boosts nutrients in just a spoonful while supporting heart, immune, and digestive health.Why would you use it? What's it good for? What are the health benefits and how do I use it?Rob and Sandra discuss the embryo of the grain of wheat, known as wheat germ.If you have celiac or gluten intolerance, wheat germ is not something to use.Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star

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00:23:13

Ep 193. No POOP for You! How to Deal with Traveller's...

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/09/16

Have you ever had 'travellers constipation'? If so, you're not alone. It's a common issue for people while travelling, especially, if you are flying and going through time zones. Rob and Sandra discuss constipation including what some of the underlying causes are, how to know if it's constipation, which foods and fluids to either try or avoid, as well as various other strategies.Episodes mentioned: Ep 116. Constipation - Best and Worst Foods https://youtu.be/rBN10-683_o?si=h1vGQeZGzBd8YKzJEp 140

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00:28:01

Easy Lunch Ideas (Revisited) - Nutrition Nuggets 135

My Wife The Dietitian ·

2025/09/10

Another blast from the past! We thought we'd share this episode again as it's got some great lunch ideas for work and school. We'd love to hear your ideas too! Feel free to email your creative lunch ideas or connect with us on social media.Easy Lunch Ideas (Revisited)The mid day meal seems to give people the most grief. It can be a struggle to figure out what to pack for lunch. The old standby bologna sandwich just doesn't quite cut it anymore.Today, Rob and Sandra talk about eleven

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