My Wife the Dietitian

My Wife the Dietitian

My Wife the Dietitian is a fun, witty, yet educational podcast about nutrition and healthy living. Join hosts Sandra and Rob every week as they guide you through the maze of healthy eating.

  1. 21M AGO · BONUS

    Metamucil vs Chia Seeds: Which Actually Works Better? - Nutrition Nuggets 157

    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 the nutritional powerhouse of chia seeds. Episodes mentioned include: Nutrition Nuggets 126. Flax, Chia, Hemp...Which is Best? https://youtu.be/GN0YpnUIXEw?si=jQ6NkqLeyxLREDvt Ep 33. Seeds, The Poor Cousins of Nuts, but Richer Nutritional Powerhouses https://youtu.be/sruEEJLnJ00?si=F3giIqOa5zZsom08 Nutrition Nuggets 156. Is Fibre Maxxing Healthy? https://youtu.be/kRymLP79U9k?si=QaWfj-eOCHh1L4J2 Ep. 215. Are you Under Muscled with Fitness Coach Lisa Duncan? https://youtu.be/Sd3BXt2aojY?si=4uCnQNDSraAtCIgO Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Don't forget to visit our social media pages as well. You can find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks! Website: mywifethedietitian.com Email: mywifetherd@gmail.com

    22 min
  2. 1D AGO

    Ep 215. Are You Under Muscled? with Fitness Coach Lisa Duncan

    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 helps to show the importance of having strength and lean muscle tissue, as you age to help protect your health. We dive deep with Lisa about the dangers of being 'under muscled' and the critical role that muscle plays, as we age. Episodes mentioned include : Ep.60. Diet Culture and the Fitness Industry https://youtu.be/r_9e814fd3c?si=ZlqM9wRPDvmgPdu9 Ep. 190. How To Stop Diet Culture Messaging with Madelaine Berg, RD https://youtu.be/9u9IWtqmSQI?si=8JL5xBi0Uy0yyeHR Ep. 202. The Hidden Dangers of Skinny Fat https://youtu.be/Us0oEAPqQo8?si=OUHgZPTe2T508-JV Diet Culture article by Lisa Duncan https://sandragentleman.com/diet-culture-in-the-fitness-industry/ Look for Lisa on Facebook and Instagram under Activate Athletic Studio Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Don't forget to visit our social media pages as well. You can find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks! Website: mywifethedietitian.com Email: mywifetherd@gmail.com

    56 min
  3. FEB 12 · BONUS

    Is Fiber Maxxing Healthy? - Nutrition Nuggets 156

    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://youtu.be/1I5erxBhMoo?si=YmTfpVMCzuBeSqfd Nutrition Nuggets 143. Fibre & Protein Lunch Ideas https://youtu.be/AkLL2t8ITdA?si=3MoFXT3QcAJ5ozRs Ep. 140. Easy Ways To Add More Fiber in Your Diet https://youtu.be/3ywLwGcrMU8?si=Ex-WTOxDEpTeYk1B Ep 164. Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics - What's the Difference? https://youtu.be/ZMYDLNumffM?si=kTCCs8quZfeSPabR Ep 205. Transform Your Digestion with Expert Tips with Andrea Hardy, RD https://youtu.be/zyCU21Fy_LU?si=zX7Stna_nO8MWwTR Nutrition Nuggets 153. Why Steel Cut Oats Are Healthier https://youtu.be/AhKxKT2DtQ4?si=oXfuOYYh0eKyucTL Ep. 116. Constipation - Best and Worst Foods https://youtu.be/rBN10-683_o?si=kFJbuKy6e9ak_qgH Nutrition Nuggets 126.Flax, Hemp and Chia - Which is Best? https://youtu.be/GN0YpnUIXEw?si=ENhSswNtZ9tBEIac Nutrition Nuggets134. Dense Bean Salad https://youtu.be/RgtIwlW6SgY?si=jn9tjaGp7xCgFIpv Ep.42. Beans, Beans, Beans-They're Good For Your Heart https://youtu.be/8fDyMRerNbc?si=-VQ5rR4YVtlcrMl3 Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Don't forget to visit our social media pages as well. You can find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks! Website: mywifethedietitian.com Email: mywifetherd@gmail.com

    23 min
  4. FEB 11

    Ep 214. Does Sugar Impact Your Cancer Risk?

    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, capitalizing on Sandra's span of 3 decades working in Oncology Nutrition with people undergoing cancer treatment. Episodes mentioned include: Nutrition Nuggets 75. Sugar, Honey and all Things Sweet https://youtu.be/0mIZqSD8iEo?si=2ijXwxgV9Zh_0cRp Nutrition Nuggets 3. Sugar and All of it's Names https://youtu.be/lFXmOvZlKyE?si=Dx9EmTF9eBBW49SA Ep 5. Cancer Prevention https://youtu.be/9Gr75Foq7gU?si=Z5Cqfb_CG5SkL9fQ Nutrition Nuggets 203. Movember: Tips for Prostate Nutrition https://youtu.be/9Gr75Foq7gU?si=Z5Cqfb_CG5SkL9fQ Nutrition Nuggets 111. Hard Truth about Processed Meats https://youtu.be/9Gr75Foq7gU?si=Z5Cqfb_CG5SkL9fQ Online Resources: https://www.bccancer.bc.ca/nutrition-site/Documents/Patient%20Education/FAQ%20Handout%20-%20updated%20June%2016%202022_Final.pdf https://med.stanford.edu/news/insights/2025/10/the-sugar-cancer-connection--five-things-you-should-know.html https://www.mskcc.org/news/no-sugar-no-cancer-look-evidence Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Don't forget to visit our social media pages as well. You can find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks! Website: mywifethedietitian.com Email: mywifetherd@gmail.com

    21 min
  5. FEB 6

    The Ultimate Guide for Hearty Healthy Homemade Soup - Nutrition Nuggets 155

    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 so much more goodness, taste and health benefits. Tune in to hear about the differences between broth and stock and how to make delicious soup from scratch. Taking hearty homemade soup in a thermos is like taking a warm hug from home to school or to work. A perfect meal for this winter season. Episodes mentioned include: Ep 138. Secrets to Great Tasting Soup https://youtu.be/kCYZ5MDiM8M?si=a1fpT8CRvm8awk-p Nutrition Nuggets 68. Tortilla Explosion - Flavour Explosion https://youtu.be/71d_QsFw7Gk?si=gxXHdXwotBKKzv0_ Ep 213. Mr. Noodles - The Hidden Cost of Budget Meals https://youtu.be/v7oUysLwBnA?si=wpOX2ARM5eZAoqXg Nutrition Nuggets 15. Farro - Discover the Health Benefits of This Ancient Grain https://youtu.be/UW_b1NBE7hU?si=oIFHvgCEfR1soKF2 Ep. 189. Why You Need To Eat Lentils https://youtu.be/5dOe2OsvVXk?si=IvvzGnBnpBauB4OV Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Don't forget to visit our social media pages as well. You can find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks! Website: mywifethedietitian.com Email: mywifetherd@gmail.com

    28 min
  6. FEB 4

    Ep 213. Mr. Noodles: The Hidden Cost of Budget Meals

    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 son's diet. Episodes mentioned include: Ep 9. Food Labels101 - Understanding What It All Means https://youtu.be/evstH75kcUA?si=yWpcNo5pK1xa-gCF Ep 161. Sodium Surprises in Food https://youtu.be/KrjIwbWjSQ4?si=FXFqnbuPtl2u3yBh Ep. 24. Ultra Processed Foods - 5 Ways To Reduce Your Intake https://youtu.be/pDRQbIE0fS4?si=A50J1lWjpXOT8bwc Nutrition Nuggets 138. The Secret To Great Tasting Soup https://youtu.be/kCYZ5MDiM8M?si=MuM_4ogIpYwOuL6q Nutrition Nuggets 58. Flavour Explosion - Tortilla Soup https://youtu.be/71d_QsFw7Gk?si=pqacnOgrDw5RZjp8 Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Don't forget to visit our social media pages as well. You can find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks! Website: mywifethedietitian.com Email: mywifetherd@gmail.com

    28 min
  7. JAN 29 · BONUS

    Debunking the Milk Myth - Nutrition Nuggets 154

    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 late 80's and this woman now has osteoporosis as well. She was told to avoid dairy, as it's inflammatory. We debunk the misinformation and help provide some information for her to make better, more informed choices about calcium-rich foods and fluids, and to aim for food first instead of relying on supplements for her nutritional requirements. Episodes mentioned include: Ep 18. Cracking the Bone Density Code https://youtu.be/2ffnMy_3jYk?si=MHYyEirkX4Atz2rF Ep 67. Calcium Supplements for Women https://youtu.be/HGNDM9imqLo?si=jWqnr1P6M3gTVW6E Ep 147. Should I Take a Vitamin D Supplement? https://youtu.be/8B3uRITH5O8?si=pHVsuX81PudcaiMv Nutrition Nuggets 39. Not a Milk Drinker? https://youtu.be/GdPGhtFHMcw?si=IMNaywIgXGRizXu5 Ep 70. Diet For Kidney Stones with Dietitian Melanie Betz, RD https://youtu.be/4_vPGgJxjTs?si=cC4LTdgDbY6U99Zo Ep 161. Do I Have to Avoid All Dairy if I'm Lactose Intolerant? https://youtu.be/DaP7i-O4xd8?si=YfhpiB-PD83fwkan Ep 178. Does Diet Affect Medications with Dr. Dean Elbe, Pharmacist https://youtu.be/toDY_PAmsS0?si=fLa_PJvZHXS77fB7 Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Don't forget to visit our social media pages as well. You can find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks! Website: mywifethedietitian.com Email: mywifetherd@gmail.com

    22 min
  8. JAN 28

    Ep 212. How Does Walking Affect Blood Sugar Levels

    Would one big hike on the weekend be a good way to control blood sugars? A listener has a question about her husband and she asks, " My husband has diabetes and we heard walking helps with blood sugars. Would one big hike on the the weekend be good for his diabetes and to help with his blood sugar control?" Sandra and Rob talk about importance of moving the body and timing of exercise and walks for better blood sugar management. Episodes mentioned: Nutrition Nuggets 113. Easy Office Exercises to Do At Your Desk https://youtu.be/TwCPB1hK2qc?si=YOgXVUgIUE0qmX0E Episode 166. Increase Longevity with Daily Exercise https://youtu.be/wrI7TG2xww0?si=QJKNLjRI0XItl47l Nutrition Nuggets 48. 12 Ways to Exercise for a Healthy Body https://youtu.be/19RF_NSAFT0?si=hqeDYA2jJKOFinY9 Nutrition Nuggets 97. Lower Blood Pressure with 5 minute Exercise https://youtu.be/cyrrYjw6WyY?si=ICYX8vRySuO0Gf5C Nutrition Nuggets 61. What Kind of Exercise Should I Do? https://youtu.be/kTQZyYJXBW4?si=Nf5hfFlWoNLWH_hx Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review (if you loved it!), and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Don't forget to visit our social media pages as well. You can find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks! Website: mywifethedietitian.com Email: mywifetherd@gmail.com

    22 min
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My Wife the Dietitian is a fun, witty, yet educational podcast about nutrition and healthy living. Join hosts Sandra and Rob every week as they guide you through the maze of healthy eating.

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