Most people have heard about the health benefits of olive oil, but may wonder how to buy it, cook with it, and store it. Today we discuss olive oil and help answer all of these questions. Episodes mentioned include  Ep 23 Fats, Grease and Oil - https://youtu.be/otQdbY-s_vo Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Sign up for our newsletter on our website for weekly updates and other fun info. You can also visit...

Easy Ways to Get Fibre in Your Diet Today, we talk about ways to boost your fibre intake in your breakfast, lunch, dinner and at snack times. With the majority of North Americans lacking adequate fibre in their daily diet, we talk about what dietary fibre is, why we need it, what it does in our body, how it helps prevent certain conditions and diseases and ways to incorporate more fibre in the day for your family's intake. Episodes mentioned: Ep 5 Cancer Prevention -...

What's the difference between energy drinks and sports drinks? Who uses each one and what are some of the ingredients, and potential health effects of each type of drink? Tune in to hear the truth about these drinks. Episodes mentioned in this episode Ep. 45 Coffee - The Ups and Downs https://youtu.be/2Phwi4s6TzA  Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Sign up for our newsletter on our website for weekly...

Have you heard about the 'Hygiene Hypothesis'?  It can mean that over-sanitized environments can impact health over the long term. Antibacterial products and hand sanitizers can wipe out a lot of the 'good' bacteria on our skin and in our gut. This can impact how our body functions and our health overtime.  Today, we discuss this idea and how we can take action to be less germophobic :) Episodes mentioned in this one, include: Nutrition Nuggets 73 Plant Foods for Breakfast...

Nutella vs peanut butter for a spread on toast. This is a question that we received from a listener. Is nutella a good alternative to peanut butter? Is it actually a nut butter? Today, we delve in to the Nutrition Facts and ingredients of this popular, tasty spread, and help answer the listener's question.  It's a sweet one...stay tuned! For Nutella blog article, click here Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family...

Soybean cake, aka tofu, is a long-standing food that has had a lot of controversy over the years. It seems that people either love it or hate it and there's good reason. It has some great health benefits, plus, if prepared correctly, can be an interesting addition to meals or snacks. The cultural unfamiliarity, texture, taste, etc can be a turn off for many people though.  Today, we take a question from a listener about whether or not we need to eat tofu. Episodes and blog articles...

A classic flavour in a bowl meal. Egg roll in a bowl is a flavourful, healthy variation of the old standby egg roll. How is it a healthy variation and what gives it the Asian flavour and flair?  Tune in for some recipe ideas to build an egg roll in a bowl meal. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Sign up for our newsletter on our website for weekly updates and other fun info. You can also visit our social media...

Have you heard that to lose weight, you just need to think "calories in vs calories out' as a strategy? Or, skipping meals for weight loss, plus avoiding high fat foods to lose weight is the best thing to do? These three ideas are common misconceptions by people who are trying to lose weight and most find that these principles can actually backfire for them and do the opposite of their goal to manage weight well. Tune in to listen to Rob and Sandra's top three myths around weight loss...

Some like it sweet, and some (Rob) like it savory! French toast, that is. Typically, an egg+milk soaked fried bread, drizzled with syrup, icing sugar or whip cream. Tune in to hear about Rob's creative rendition for this breakfast classic as well as some other unique recipe ideas! Join our weekly newsletter for more fun recipes and tips. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Sign up for our...

Are you moving your body regularly? As we age, it's easy to stop moving, to stop exercising, to complain that our body's too stiff to go for a walk. This may actually be a red flag to pay attention to, a warning that your body and physical health may be on a downward spiral.  Is sarcopenia affecting you or a loved one's health? Tune in to today's discussion and learn why it's important for seniors and elderly people to prevent loss of lean muscle and why it's critical to keep moving for...

Having a big glass of water before each meal is a weight loss strategy by a well known diet company. We debunk the idea that people need to fill up before a meal. Stay tuned to this interesting discussion, based on a listener's question. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on our website for weekly updates and other fun info. You can also visit our social media pages....

Xanthum gum, guar gum, carrageenan, and locust bean gum, are all futuristic sounding terms but they're actually ingredients that most of us consume every day. Our grandparents didn't eat these ingredients, as they are mostly developed by the food industry to help with food texture, creaminess and consistency. Emulsifiers, binders, gels and thickening agents are all items that are added to processed foods to help with consumer appeal. But, are these harmful? Today, we take a listener...

Is sugar just sugar? Is honey healthier and does it act differently in the body than refined, white sugar? These are some questions from a listener, and Rob and I discuss how honey and sugar differ. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on our website for weekly updates and other fun info. You can also visit our social media pages. We're on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,...

We know that shift work can have detrimental ripple effects on health, but, have you ever considered the people working in the aviation industry? From watching movies about people travelling, it may seem like a glamorous lifestyle with so many perks to flying. The frequent changes to flight arrivals and departures, plus, shifts in travel schedules, and multiple flights in a week or even a day can really wreak havoc on your health. Today, we have an entertaining discussion with Nikki Hearns,...

What are some signs of dehydration? How can being dehydrated affect the body? Is the ‘gallon challenge’ really needed to get enough water in a day ? What are some practical strategies to get more fluid in your daily intake? These are some of the questions that Sandra asks Rob in this soaking wet episode. Episodes mentioned include Nutrition Nuggets 17 - How much water to drink?https://youtu.be/4Z3l4BGtk8o Episode 70 - Diet for Kidney Stones with Melanie Betz, RD...

Is yogurt the new soda pop? This is a question that we've taken from a listener. Also, this idea had been bantered around at Sandra's pre-natal and baby groups recently. What is the key word on the Nutrition Facts label to look at when comparing and buying yogurt? We discuss what yogurt is, how it is used and why it's thought (by some) to be the new soda pop. Tune in for the sweet or savory details :) Previous episodes mentioned ⁠Ep 124 Busting Common Nutrition Myths⁠ with Bonnie...

Sandra challenges Rob with a contest to see who has a greater number of plant foods in their breakfast. Aiming for the diversity of 30 different plants in a week to maintain a healthy gut biome, along with variety and balance in our diet, breakfast is a perfect meal to start out on the right foot. Tune in and see who wins :) Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on our...

Does a plant-based diet mean vegetarian? How can women include more plants and vegetables into their daily eating patterns without becoming fully vegetarian? Karen Hawkins, RDN from dietitiango.com discusses ways to help move women toward a more healthy, plant-based diet in a sustainable way. We refer to ⁠'Vegan for Runners'⁠ Ep 48 episode with Scott Fickerson on this episode and Ep 107 ⁠Food is Medicine ⁠with Dr. Wesley McWhorter, RD. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review,...

Mom said "eat your veggies!" "My son doesn't eat his greens and I'm wondering if this matters and why they're important?" Taken from a listener question, this is an episode devoted to the colour green and why eating 'your greens' is so important. Also, we discuss some practical strategies to help incorporate more greens in the family meals. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Sign up for our...

What does spice have to do with it? The fusion of tastes from all over the world (and originating from Morocco), chef and co-owner/operator Bouchra Savard, of the Swept Away Inn, thinks that the taste of food depends on the right combination of spices. Food is celebration, and eating together with friends, family, and strangers who become friends, is what the Swept Away Inn prides itself on. Join us for this lively and engaging discussion with Bouchra all about food, the importance of...

"I don't eat frozen fruit". "Fresh is best and I won't eat frozen vegetables or fruits" These are common themes I hear when I am talking with clients. When it comes to produce, the more variety the better and this includes adding some frozen fruit and vegetables to the freezer to include more often, for all seasons. Rob and Sandra discuss five fabulous fruits for the freezer.🍒 "Total fruit and vegetable consumption increases among consumers of frozen fruit and vegetables" study quoted in...

An eating pattern or diet that works for you, may not work for your friend. There’s bio-individuality around body functions, behaviors and daily habits that affect our health. With the 'diet du jour' with social media trends, the ‘all or nothing’ thinking of starting a perfect eating plan and getting thrown off schedule, is a common issue that many people have when embarking on a new diet or lifestyle change. Black and white thinking and all or nothing thoughts can keep you stuck in...

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme are some favourite herbs that Simon and Garfunkel sang about in the love song, "Scarborough Fair". What about basil, oregano, mint and coriander? They didn't quite rhyme with the lyrics, but are just as flavourful and tasty to use in the kitchen. Tune in to hear about fresh herbs to grow and preserve for use to flavour your meals for taste and good health. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends...

What's for dinner?!? A question that often gives women anxiety, if they haven't planned for meals or don't have supplies to make supper for the family. If there is a dinner plan, is it nutritious, do they like it, and will they eat it. Today, we talk to Szilvia Brennan from "Beyond Food Nutrition". In this episode, we also refer to "⁠What's for Dinner⁠", which is a previous episode that Rob and Sandra broadcasted. To learn more about what Szilvia and Lisa are doing to help women plan and...

Little nuggets of goodness.....the almighty chickpea. Air fried, oven-baked or toaster oven roasted........all are home-baked methods to make roasted, crispy chickpeas. You can also buy them in a package, but, the flavour, texture and nutritional value is so great when you make them at home. Tune in for some spice suggestions to help flavour these crispy nuggets of plant-based goodness. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and...