My Wife the Dietitian

With the growing incidence of type 2 diabetes affecting younger and younger people, there's a lot of confusion and questions about what to eat with diabetes, and how to prevent developing diabetes. T...

25 Mar 202449min

Is it a smoothie or overnight oats? Some even refer to them as 'smoothie soups', but, whatever you call it, they are tasty, nutritious and a great, balanced way to include a variety of different foods...

20 Mar 202417min

Taking a page out of the Blue Zones, five different areas around the world, where people live in good health into their older years, we discuss some dietary factors that all of the blue zones share, p...

18 Mar 20241h 1min

March is Nutrition month and March 9 is Dietitian's Day in Canada (Mar 13 in the US). After practicing as a Registered Dietitian for over two decades (26 yrs), a common question that I hear is "What'...

13 Mar 202416min

As a population, our bowel habits are in the toilet.....literally, they are stuck. Constipation is a big problem for many people, either occasionally, or chronically. With long standing sluggish bowel...

11 Mar 202449min

With so many of Sandra's clients (all ages) who do not like eating fish, including seafood and shellfish, we discuss the importance of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential to health and prevention...

6 Mar 202422min

If you have ever been to a Farmer's Market or bought fresh produce from a farm stand on the side of the road, it's apparent there's a big difference in how the food looks, tastes, and the way you feel...

4 Mar 202454min

Today, we take a question from a listener. She asks, "Are white veggies, like garlic, mushrooms and cauliflower part of the rainbow of vegetables and fruits?" Great question! Many people ask the same...

28 Feb 202417min