My Wife the Dietitian

The first 1000 days (from conception to the child's second birthday) is a unique window of opportunity to shape a child's future health. Ensuring proper nutrition during this period is critical for in...

20 Touko 202434min

Will using plant-based meat alternatives be healthier than eating beef or other meat burgers? Are the veggie ground round products overly processed and filled with chemicals? These questions are deriv...

15 Touko 202430min

Longevity seems to be a hot topic. The 'blue zones' are five distinct areas in the world , where people live long with vitality and good quality of life. The Mediterranean diet is one of the most wel...

13 Touko 202433min

Restrict, reduce, decrease, limit and avoid are just some of the familiar words you may hear when someone is describing a "diet". The keto, paleo, intermittent fasting, low fat, low carb and caveman d...

8 Touko 202420min

Does shopping around the perimeter guarantee a healthier grocery cart? What do those food labels with 'gluten-free' mean? Are foods with more than 5 ingredients really that unhealthy? Today, we bust s...

6 Touko 202444min

Life is busy and families find it difficult to connect over a meal with the schedules of the week. Today, we discuss the importance of eating together for family meals, for child development, physical...

1 Touko 202421min

Should you avoid all carbs? What's the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates? What about prebiotics for gut health? How can we include more 'resistant starches' in our day to day eating?...

29 Huhti 202429min

Going to the grocery store can feel like a trip that breaks the bank. Without enough planning and making a list of essential staples that are needed, it's easy to go over budget for food shopping. In ...

24 Huhti 202420min