My Wife The Dietitian – Details, episodes & analysis

After reflecting on the amount of crinkly paper (from chips and other junkie foods) bags that we notice in the recycling depot and landfill, we discuss the differences in our food and eating landscape from a few decades ago compared to nowadays.

We reference the following previous episodes:

Food Security Problems and Solutions with Author Shannon Dobbs (Ep. 114) https://youtu.be/qnCejF7l_PM Ep 24. Ultra Processed Foods - 5 Ways to Reduce Your Intake https://youtu.be/pDRQbIE0fS4 Ep 68. Earth Month - Food Waste in the Household - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in the Kitchen https://youtu.be/f-NHsdolwJE

Blog article: Peaceful Practices with Alden Carrol, MSW Peaceful Practices - Sandra Gentleman

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What are the best foods to eat to lower cholesterol? A great listener question and a worthwhile topic to devote this episode to.

We know that elevated cholesterol is very common. Almost 40% of the population in North America have fatty deposits in their arteries and high blood cholesterol. We also know that in just 6-12 weeks, a change in diet can improve cholesterol levels.

Many people google 'what foods are high in cholesterol?', when they find out that they need to reduce their blood cholesterol. This isn't necessarily a helpful question to ask, as it can lead you down the wrong path, in terms of foods to include or limit.

We discuss the different types of cholesterol in food and blood levels, plus, lifestyle factors to help, and of course, diet changes required to improve your blood cholesterol profile. Foods to add more of and foods to reduce are some themes we discuss. Tune in for this low down on cholesterol. 

Also check out Episode 23 - Fat, Grease, and Oils https://youtu.be/otQdbY-s_vo

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Nutella vs peanut butter for a spread on toast.

This is a question that we received from a listener. Is nutella a good alternative to peanut butter? Is it actually a nut butter?

Today, we delve in to the Nutrition Facts and ingredients of this popular, tasty spread, and help answer the listener's question. 

It's a sweet one...stay tuned!

For Nutella blog article, click here

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Today, Rob and Sandra give thanks for the bounty of locally grown, fresh produce, in the spirit of the upcoming Thanksgiving tradition.

Also, with all of our previous and future guests on the podcast, we give thanks for offering all of their knowledge and expertise to our listeners.

We are so thrilled to continue to offer valuable content and are grateful that each and every listener takes time to listen, plus ask awesome questions that we can address on the show.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend for all of those people who celebrate this important tradition.

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You've probably heard that eating fish can be very good for you. But, did you know that there's a vegetarian-type diet that is focused primarily around eating fish and seafood? It's called the pescatarian diet.

Today, Rob and Sandra interview author, Cara Harbstreet, RD, about the pescatarian diet and what it enTAILS🐟. We discuss the differences between various types of vegetarian diets and health benefits of each. Also, we touch on intuitive eating principles that can inform an individual about how and what to eat.

Former episodes referenced in today's episode include:

Ep 82. Sports Nutrition , Mental Health and Identity in Retired Athletes with Lizzie Briasco, RD

Ep 83. Body Image and Nutrition in Sports with Katie Schimmelpfemming, RD from Eat Swim Win

Ep 78. Budget Friendly Grocery Tips with Joni Rampolla, RD

Ep 48. Vegan for Runners - Scott Fickerson

Cara's recipe - Summer Split Pea Salad Recipe

Cara Harbstreet, MS, RD. LD is a registered dietitian, nationally recognized food and nutrition expert, and certified intiuitive eating counselor based in Kansas City. Cara earned her BSc. in Dietetics and Nutrition from Southeast Missouri State University and her Masters of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition from The University of Kansas Medical Center, where she also did her internship. She is the founder of Street Smart Nutrition, a private practice where she specializes in sports nutrition and intuitive eating. Cara is a published author of three cookbooks, including The Pescatarian Cookbook discussed today on this episode.

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This episode is a guided meditation with Sandra. There's no prologue or talking, other than the slow meditative voice and music.

As meditation helps centre the mind/body and gives your brain a rest, Sandra will lead you through a short, conscious meditation (visualization body scan) with relaxing music. This can be used as a break in your hectic day, or just before falling asleep at night. 

*don't listen while driving or other activities where alertness is required

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Script read from "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain" S. LeFort

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Do you often think "I don’t have time for myself. There is so much to do. If I rest, I’m being lazy. When I think of myself first, I’m being selfish."

“Take care of yourself” is something we hear all the time, but, do we know how? It may require a bit of a mindset shift to learn how to actually make time for self-care and peaceful practices.

It’s time for you to start making yourself a priority. Why? Because your loved ones need you to. Your body and life need you to. It’s vital for you to give yourself permission to put yourself first for once. Your happiness, well-being, and health depend on you. Take care of yourself.

Tune in to our interview with Alden Carroll, MSW from Peaceful Practices.

For more info about Alden and what she offers, visit her website.

Click here for Alden's free guide “De-stress and Feel Calmer: 3 Simple Steps.”
You can also book a discovery call with Alden here: Book with me.

Don't forget to check out Alden's blog article on our website.

Alden Carroll, MSW, LCSW

Nervous system regulation and Holistic Certified EMDR therapist

520-329-0434

Alden Carroll Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Tucson, AZ, 85705 | Psychology Today

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When hungry and looking for a snack mid-morning or mid-afternoon, it's easy to head to the vending machine or the bakery and grab a convenient pre-packaged snack, such as pretzels, chips, Twinkies or donuts. Snack time can be an opportunity to offer your body some goodness in the way of nutrition and taste, and a way to keep you fueled until the next meal.

Today, Rob and Sandra discuss 20 options for high protein, low carb snacks to include in your day. We have grouped them into "Plant-based", "Dairy-based" and "Meat-based" to offer listeners some easy foods to include to prevent the 'hangry' pains!

Former episodes mentioned on this one include:

Ep 69. Eating Together - Family Meals Together - Karrie Heneman

Ep 85. Plant-Powered Protein - Vesanto Melina, RD

Ep 33. Seeds - The poor cousins of nuts, but a powerhouse of nutrition

Ep 84. Carbs - Why are Whole Grains Better for Blood Sugar Control - Kelly Springer, RD

Nutrition Nuggets 25. Protein-Rich Breakfast Ideas

Nutrition Nuggets 6. Tuna - How Much in a Week

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Today's episode was created around a great listener question. She asked what the healthiest option is when it comes to ketchup, as her pre-teen daughter drowns her food in ketchup.

We look at the nutritional qualities of ketchup but also address the question from a 'feeding relationship' perspective as well.

We'll also delve into the ten most popular condiments and discuss each of their nutritional merits.

Other podcast episodes mentioned in this discussion are:

Ep 2 Pre-teen vegetarian

Ep 13 Strategies for Picky Eaters

Ep 71 Cooking Tips for Desperate Fish Wives - author Margot Fedoruk

Ep 85 Plant-Powered Protein - Vesanto Melina, RD

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Existing for millions of years, the marvelous mushroom is a plant with large, fruiting bodies that can be eaten in a variety of different ways.

With characteristically low calories, low sodium and no cholesterol, this vegetable is the only plant food in the produce aisle that can offer vitamin D for people who eat them. Mycologists (scientists who study mushrooms), discovered that if UV rays are directed at mushrooms, they will produce more vitamin D, similar to human skin.

Join Rob and Sandra for some interesting and delicious facts about these fungi :)

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