My Wife the Dietitian

We address a common question about electrolyte drinks and if people need them daily.Sandra and Rob discuss what these drinks are, who may need them, and how often. Plus, we discuss food sources of ele...

25 Feb 19min

Will chia act like Metamucil for digestion? This great question from a listener is discussed.Sandra and Rob talk about the various uses for Metamucil and compares this to the food source of fibre, in ...

20 Feb 21min

As we age, we all lose muscle and as the old adage states, "use it or lose it" Fitness coach Lisa Duncan, a returning guest to the podcast, says that our muscle is the currency of longevity, which hel...

18 Feb 56min

There's a new trend on TikTok called 'fiber maxxing' and Rob and Sandra discuss the pros and cons of this new diet strategy.Episodes mentioned include:Ep 17. Fiber - What's the Scoop, Poop?https://you...

12 Feb 23min

Does sugar feed cancer and if so, should someone cut out grains and fruit if they have cancer?It sounds like a simple question, but the answer is not so simple.Sandra and Rob discuss this issue, capit...

11 Feb 20min

Earlier this week, we discussed instant noodle soups and meals. The hidden cost of cheap eating was described in that episode.Rob offered an alternative suggestion for having homemade soup that offers...

6 Feb 27min

The ultimate 'starving student' food seems to be the instant noodle bowls and today, Rob and Sandra discuss these cheap and convenient food products. We address a question from a listener about her so...

4 Feb 27min

Today, we address a listener's question about avoiding dairy, if she is not lactose intolerant and doesn't have an allergy or sensitivity to milk products. Her mother had multiple fractures in her lat...

29 Jan 21min