Do you stand up while eating? This is something that many people routinely do, as they rush through their meal or snack.
Sips, gulps, slurps and chugs.....many of the modern ways of eating in our overscheduled and rushed lifestyle.
Rob and Sandra discuss the ripple effects on health, when we don't pause and take time to eat.
Episodes mentioned include:
Ep 198 Beat the Bloat
https://youtu.be/aps_SoFu8Jw?si=RZyrDn8o81c8iy5n
Ep 134 Shift Work in the Sky
https://youtu.be/wEyHVJNqTLg?si=yBx3NRpiMYrxyy6D
Ep 15 Chewing Your Way to Good Health
https://youtu.be/5PX9gW0V3ns?si=cO35KFejkIOq-uOT
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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 Blood Sugar Control? https://youtu.be/zJ2iHJHofEs?si=WPS6SbP3ZxLth3vy
Ep 159. Is Insulin Resistance the same as Diabetes? https://youtu.be/rpIPewpoO64?si=gQ04FRzGyEDdT26-
Ep 170. Grains and Inflammation - Friend or Foe? https://youtu.be/OYPL4mKVkTk?si=6ndb0nVhb0puGEgD
Nutrition Nuggets 32 - High Protein Low Carb Snacks https://youtu.be/kg2MI2pJs_U?si=PLL8DJ7Lnkbiw4YZ
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**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 veggies, can offer an opportunity to keep you energized in your day.
Episodes mentioned include:
Ep 141. Creative Lunch Ideas for School and Work https://youtu.be/DQr5jKLAcPY?si=UXJRCpcNX4nSfyK4
Nutrition Nuggets 52. Easy Lunch Ideas https://youtu.be/0tTePyAvuSU?si=G6SoJX9w5ccLonqR
Ep 54. Salad as a Meal https://youtu.be/36oR2ltOuy0?si=3izAx-p4z1sE1a48
Nutrition Nuggets 111. Hard Truth about Processed Meats https://youtu.be/x_We_RAjSWE?si=ClhCrsyPDNjnUtDR
Ep 140. Easy Ways to Add More Fibre in your Diet https://youtu.be/3ywLwGcrMU8?si=Q5A4_RRPwfOV23Ox
Benefits of Avocado Smoothies 7 Health Benefits of Avocado Smoothies - Sandra Gentleman
Nutrition Nuggets 18. Homemade Smoothies https://youtu.be/nxDedM66Tdo?si=fnUP3tncWVW5r6Bo
Nutrition Nuggets 58 - Smoothie Bowl Ideas https://youtu.be/uValky721qk?si=qIjigM28T6VlkLhB
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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 Seniors
https://youtu.be/VUClaBBJwKM?si=jxKXdUZJcIf1zRHi
Nutrition Nuggets 113. Easy Office Desk Exercises
https://youtu.be/TwCPB1hK2qc?si=A8qMUru303FKpEMd
Ep 110. Nutrition For Aging Well with Michelle Saari, RD
https://youtu.be/mznQ8sphUSA?si=Mh75gJJLCke9uWEj
Nutrition Nuggets 97.
Lower your Blood Pressure with 5 minute Exercises
https://youtu.be/cyrrYjw6WyY?si=gafC1-pww2h7ygQV
Nutrition Nuggets 61.
What Kind of Exercise Should I Do?
https://youtu.be/kTQZyYJXBW4?si=MSTw-qW-NMXSBBTy
Nutrition Nuggets 46.
12 Ways to Exercise For A Healthy Body
https://youtu.be/19RF_NSAFT0?si=ldGaTtREHK9BPyEO
Ep 186. Blue Zone Longevity Tips
https://youtu.be/wf_MmY4Cxtk?si=5aSHXzLQDTBd0xWW
Episode 150. Active Hobbies for Women with Dr. Rozalyn Moore, PT
https://youtu.be/HfGcXUyNHfU?si=0JZ40vH1GXIVWCiR
Episode 166. Increase Longevity with Exercise
https://youtu.be/wrI7TG2xww0?si=dddiDgicCOVQxeWi
Nutrition Nuggets 98. Keep Fit Over the Holidays
https://youtu.be/Bu8D-390jNw?si=V0QXasYz16owHGrL
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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=d5ioBijMrpRhpFp9
Freezer Staples
Nutrition Nuggets 110.
https://youtu.be/hcXMZcgJCYQ?si=Kkw9b3DxVnsUGIdo
Why You Need a Variety of Vegetables
Nutrition Nuggets 128.
https://youtu.be/Kb9qD9ly1fA?si=MVrexQKfyKYkWLdY
Eat Your Winter Vegetables
Ep 162.
https://youtu.be/CZo_Ylu79xU?si=ud-Dy9wQRZV0RU2W
Are White Vegetables Part of the Rainbow?
Nutrition Nuggets 55.
https://youtu.be/bp_MCkT6dMo?si=PlNfHf3uCia6ysEn
Are Mushrooms Vegetables?
Nutrition Nuggets 31.
https://youtu.be/LTu7mYCbmwk?si=U1i4uzUYIoSEidCX
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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 this diet and provides an objective, educated opinion on this popular fad diet.
Follow Andres on his social media:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andresayesta/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresayesta
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/teamvivenutrition
Andres Ayesta, RD website- Planos Nutrition https://planosnutrition.com/
Episodes mentioned include:
Ep 175. Dietitians Discuss Dieting https://youtu.be/TfTCNp4wujE?si=8ZsSqv5sr6ebO5j-
Ep 128. Meat Anyone - The Carnivore Diet Conversation https://youtu.be/uYy7YgR4bDM?si=cqccl64_BY-37sjo
Fatty Liver Disease https://youtu.be/dHQBi3Ka9z4?si=RB2JeD1u5gfWlVCW
Ep 130. Breaking the All or Nothing Diet Mentality https://youtu.be/UVH784AqaNY?si=_q_vYfYDwl1jz3-a
NN65. Diet vs Healthy Lifestyle Change https://youtu.be/gd0QRe2Tlpo?si=CYWRIr87lhbpn9kI
Dangers of Diet Culture with Lisa Duncan from Activate Athletics https://youtu.be/vSMLF0YVxuU?si=_0BuQCMLwnBNqCnw
Ep 30. Diet Culture in the Fitness Industry - How to Ditch That Idea of Perfection https://youtu.be/r_9e814fd3c?si=0OsNk2ImPZBifTLB
Ep 12. Diet Trends Through The Years https://youtu.be/64v6PIlNZ0Y?si=Ixz1rMForXljFvdU
Ep 137. Diet Myths and Misconceptions https://youtu.be/cTnXCjJTSzY?si=JhEBZclrhtBq9RYX
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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 Vegetables
https://youtu.be/Kb9qD9ly1fA?si=eYk6bcucqkmjl_DA
Ep 162. Eat Your Winter Veggies
https://youtu.be/CZo_Ylu79xU?si=Dl8n5X5wNAvMrVMZ
Nutrition Nuggets 55. Are White Vegetables Part of the Rainbow?
https://youtu.be/bp_MCkT6dMo?si=hyRLjnVtLdV6veTz
Nutrition Nuggets 10. Benefits of Eating Garlic
https://youtu.be/N-ms2XC6_5g?si=BmvUN9qBm6prg4RR
Nutrition Nuggets 87. Five Ways to Add Veggies to Your Diet
https://youtu.be/s85YuJhtd44?si=A7XmgKnQvqoLEzEg
Nutrition Nuggets 37. Are You a Buddha, Poke or Grain Bowl?
https://youtu.be/im8QVUSp6KU?si=XuxytoNLGBlYdkBf
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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 find the magic in everyday experiences and increase their self confidence and resiliency in basic life skills like cooking.
Asta Mail is a marine biologist, child and youth educator, and mom of two. Today, we discuss helping to get kids in the kitchen and excited about creativity with food and cooking.
Check out Asta's own podcast that she does with her daughter - The Penny and Joe Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-penny-and-joe-podcast/id1806899833
Island Parent article with Asta Mail https://islandparent.ca/author/astamail/
Other Resources:
Episodes Ep 69. Eating Together with Dr. Karrie Heneman https://youtu.be/ADDWvgNc-DI?si=muW4-fD9WqCEKMse
Nutrition Nuggets 64. Importance of Family Meals https://youtu.be/gltw389NmPg?si=dr7QRyS586bMm89ahttps://youtu.be/gltw389NmPg?si=N8timnd-fxPNjwdZhttps://youtu.be/gltw389NmPg?si=KLOfjCnk_ch-xjrL
Ep 188. Simple Strategies for Picky Eaters - with Sarah Garone https://youtu.be/T9Vp5_D8XTs?si=8hpONodP7Wg32Llh
Ep 196. Healthy Family Nutrition - Strategies and Tips with Dana Dose, RDhttps://youtu.be/mQRI_H01Bm8?si=DbeTG4ns-o4dY4Ui
Ep 111. How to Raise Healthy Families - Amy Staheli https://youtu.be/ZZnNiWcS5LE?si=v9Ch_2520So2T_xp
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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 mentioned:
Nutrition Nuggets 140. High Protein Pasta - Is It Worth It? https://youtu.be/2CGaBvlSOZY?si=E0tUjKrzA1uHb_X4
Ep 122. Health Benefits of Resistant Starch https://youtu.be/6S8TcEP3Xwk?si=s56yg2gcc8ywCRvi
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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=NdpwwGmCIIZjpoMq
Ep 108. Improve Gut Health with Probiotics Foods https://youtu.be/Iff9uHvok4g?si=v80VZPnCtgn3aOZK
Ep 164. Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics - What's the Difference https://youtu.be/ZMYDLNumffM?si=nDoVNSmHBjFAcn45
Ep 73. Leaky Gut Treatment - How to Help with Diet and Lifestyle with Prajakta Apte, RD https://youtu.be/wBdYPSsBnZY?si=F68EdRHbL0UXwWLu
Ep 151. Nutrition Tips for A Healthy Gut with Sara Kahn, from Belly Bliss https://youtu.be/rSDXxK7AoPM?si=LUYgmHl6dACsM0B1
Ep 193. No Poop For you - Traveler's Constipation https://youtu.be/P8-1lFQJToQ?si=wSRWlzX6NcXBEoQX
Ep 122. Health Benefits of Resistant Starch https://youtu.be/6S8TcEP3Xwk?si=Re8LnQpuLgSU4k71
Ep 140. Easy Ways to Add More Fibre https://youtu.be/3ywLwGcrMU8?si=crOz_U5HTWBIlheu
Nutrition Nuggets 91. - 7 Foods To Improve Gut Health https://youtu.be/iFSbtSh9-O8?si=cQQAbaDS8qZXm_HU
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"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=hwcS04L8UQTcJgt0
Ep 140. Easy Ways to Add More Fibre in your Diet https://youtu.be/3ywLwGcrMU8?si=lpis3B1f3u6BeaXg
Nutrition Nuggets 118. Fibre and Protein Lunch Ideas https://youtu.be/gywh7fG0hm4?si=offjLa6bbSOpXBvc
Ep 164. Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics https://youtu.be/ZMYDLNumffM?si=n_6FomQwFG5TjPnM
Ep 84. Carbs - Are Whole Grains Better for Blood Sugar Control with Kelly Springer, RD https://youtu.be/zJ2iHJHofEs?si=2Zp2IEKWv1WcdCN_
Plant-Powered Protein with Vesanto Melina, RD https://youtu.be/fXZSiYC5XPI
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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_WeFEnHWIeG19TL
Ep 140. Ways to Add More Fibre https://youtu.be/3ywLwGcrMU8?si=D2ch3ilwYhKqG18W
Ep 110. Aging Well with Michelle Saari, RD https://youtu.be/mznQ8sphUSA?si=FLibv6Iw_8mLCjON
Nutrition Nuggets 74. Are You Drinking Enough Water? https://youtu.be/aQwv2mC3SdA?si=4X5xL2oEv4sfIfiv
Ep 186. Blue Zones - Longevity Tips https://youtu.be/wf_MmY4Cxtk?si=hn3_TGVsoBqE8cs4
Ep 193. Traveller's Constipation - How to Deal with Constipation While Travelling https://youtu.be/P8-1lFQJToQ?si=5cFMpf0LY9ursn4R
Ep 117. Blue Zones with Liz Weiss, RD https://youtu.be/S7O-oKvQYqQ?si=aiicTdL70OW-40y_
Ep 14. The Mind Diet https://youtu.be/anY72wscg_A?si=moklWkVZno38zjFq
Nutrition Nuggets 86. Mind Diet Quiz https://youtu.be/2BDVTL6MdtY?si=iZboW0_7Q2hUqK-P
Ep 16. Sleep Problems and Diet - More Than Just Caffeine https://youtu.be/fBKdgiwM5hw?si=Qkac5cNwaLuApx-j
Ep 37. Senior's Nutrition is Critical in the Golden Years https://youtu.be/JKbVDNWUCQw?si=pMjKqmCU542r0CNL
Ep 136. Importance of Fitness For Seniors https://youtu.be/VUClaBBJwKM?si=QGcwRa8IyRQ8Tu8o
Ep 24. UltraProcessed Foods - Ways to Reduce Your Intake https://youtu.be/pDRQbIE0fS4?si=rphglxW_90kVdzeX
Ep 122. Health Benefits of Resistant Starch https://youtu.be/6S8TcEP3Xwk?si=1BPqWRF73KCFqsAC
Ep 139. Should I Use Olive Oil? https://youtu.be/pE6Nput-UKM?si=2eet3sgj6ovyzxQe
Nutrition Nuggets 81. How to Use Olive Oil https://youtu.be/jpzzuzGJ6do?si=zAZm5CPjx9CcEExc
Ep 172. Do Fats Affect Inflammation? Take the Quiz https://youtu.be/OOSLRwNBPG8?si=DaN90f7b18jIvqFIEWA Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen list https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php
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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_jPxhMgF61hZ0
Nutrition Nuggets 133. Is Olive Oil Better Than Butter or Coconut Oil? https://youtu.be/do9KeQkfibE?si=ozVDBwZ3dDTCXGk5
Episode 172Do Dietary Fats Affect Inflammation? https://youtu.be/OOSLRwNBPG8?si=3uokaBCIejyUJIZy
Nutrition Nuggets 81 - How to Use Olive Oil https://youtu.be/jpzzuzGJ6do?si=2_KW2F6dURPWnhex
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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 Messaging with Madeleine Berg, RD https://youtu.be/9u9IWtqmSQI?si=9DfjZ_g_t4FpHfqu
Episode 179. Getting Saucy with Brian Bentow https://youtu.be/SiKYbk8pkpI?si=AHGveMdMEKtsVFw0
Dana's website: The Family Nutrition Pro: https://thefamilynutritionpro.com/kidswithfoodallergies.org
Dana's Online Community: NourishedFoundation.comhttps://online.thefamilynutritionpro.com/program-ssyw Food allergy recipes: https://kidswithfoodallergies.org/recipes-diet/
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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 that 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=IN2ft1UG43OUI9LQ
Episode 162 Eat Your Winter Vegetables https://youtu.be/CZo_Ylu79xU?si=xHxvoud90RUfKklI
Episode 32 - Skin, Collagen and Beta Carotene https://youtu.be/yBZq_56StOI?si=4SMKNeQvGZqGg-XH
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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 https://youtu.be/S9fGYbZF4u0?si=t5J3krUyGfTYLhk5
Ep 144. Top Five Vitamin Supplements https://youtu.be/Ie7cxet2rIs?si=ysj59OhTVlhSIeY8
Sleep Problems and Diet - More Than Just Caffeine https://youtu.be/fBKdgiwM5hw?si=fSW74bkeT6IZ4pcp
Nutrition Nuggets 85. Chocolate - Busting Common Myths https://youtu.be/KxE_hif-5ok?si=sTdbZ4NTQXbK3iYb
Episode 67. Calcium Supplements for Women https://youtu.be/HGNDM9imqLo?si=htqiwxgJK8eaPjiQ
Magnesium; Supplement vs Food https://youtu.be/upP4DWbYbrw?si=HprnQ2DqLQuyCN9w
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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--W
Whole Grains vs Refined Grains https://youtu.be/wQKMK149wns?si=69jP1yMD8nOU5IvN
Episode 84. Why are Whole Grains Better for Blood Sugar Control? with Kelly Springer, RD https://youtu.be/zJ2iHJHofEs?si=EJQ7sJhBwEfmyyS0
Ep 170. Grains and Inflammation https://youtu.be/OYPL4mKVkTk?si=8axw9mZ0DANTl7Zm
Episode 109 Healthy Cornbread Recipe https://youtu.be/SWJBfnjidPY?si=FEgEcVJcMxpUH4df
CHECK OUT OUR FREE CORNBREAD RECIPE HERE!
Book by Mary and Sara Corpening ' Wraps'
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“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=aw3TT3JFYJzW0jtZ
Episode 121. Nutrition Nuggets https://youtu.be/Pwp1ZScsc9w?si=fArnAqzAj7C3j8bi
Episode 164. Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics - What's the Difference? https://youtu.be/ZMYDLNumffM?si=zEXwWFWh9fzj--hF
Episode Nutrition Nuggets 91. 7 Foods to Improve Your Gut Health https://youtu.be/iFSbtSh9-O8?si=53vEa9KH7aL0W0rG
Episode 108. Improve Gut Health with Probiotics https://youtu.be/Iff9uHvok4g?si=4EOYkGGtEM0XnnVw
Episode 33. Seeds - The Poor Cousins of Nuts, but Richer Nutritional Powerhouse https://youtu.be/sruEEJLnJ00?si=IQGq8CG9h2_nYIxu
Gluten-Free Gourmet Bette Hagman https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-gluten-free-gourmet-living-well-without-wheat_bette-hagman/268447/#isbn=0805064842
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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.
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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=h1vGQeZGzBd8YKzJ
Ep 140. Easy Ways to Add More Fibre to Diet https://youtu.be/3ywLwGcrMU8?si=IYKltU7QJHq_WNCe