Think getting more veggies into your diet is impossible with your busy life? Think again. In this episode, Aimee teams up with Carolyn Cohen from the Wellness While Walking podcast to uncover smart, no-nonsense strategies for upping your vegetable game—without losing your sanity.

From managing those “life went sideways” moments to discovering sneaky ways to grab veggies on the go, this conversation is packed with practical advice for real life. Aimee and Carolyn also tackle the challenges of tiny fridges, making convenience foods work for you, and letting go of the pressure to eat perfectly.

Whether you’re a veggie novice or just looking to add more variety, this episode offers actionable tips to help you boost your health without overhauling your routine. Tune in now and start adding more greens to your plate today!

• 5 a Day Guide
• Veghunter app website
• Vibrance Nutrition and Fitness

MORE ON VEGGIES!

• State of the Plate, fruitsandveggies.org
• The Benefits of Eating the Rainbow, healthline.com
• Strong and Bitter Vegetables...Improve Health Status, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• Mirepoix

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Struggling to get more veggies into your meals without sacrificing flavor or convenience? You’re not alone! In this episode, Carolyn Cohen, host of Wellness While Walking, invites Aimee to dish out creative, practical strategies to level up your vegetable game.

From tackling the chaos of a busy lifestyle to spicing up your cooking methods and even making smarter dining-out choices, today's conversation will show you how to make veggies not just tolerable, but totally crave-worthy. Carolyn and Aimee share tips for adding flexibility to your healthy eating routine and reveal how to uncover veggies in the most unexpected places. Whether you’re a veggie newbie or just looking for fresh inspiration, this episode is packed with actionable advice to make healthy eating deliciously sustainable.

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• 5 a Day Guide
• Veghunter app website
• Gordon Ramsey Video Clip - Salsify
• Health Benefits of Salsify, webmd.com
• Top 10 Salsify Recipes, yummly.com

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Is “everything in moderation” the holy grail of health—or just another dietary myth that’s leading us astray? In this fiery sermon on Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee pulls back the curtain on this so-called sacred advice, challenging its vague, one-size-fits-all gospel with her signature sass and unholy candor.

Aimee lays bare how modern food systems, misleading health guidelines, and the cult of convenience have turned “moderation” into a false idol, exposing how the ambiguity around moderation leaves us wandering in the wilderness of confusion, craving direction and balance.

But salvation is at hand! The real path to dietary enlightenment is one that starts with listening to your body’s wisdom and ends with using tools like lab tests and personal health goals to discover your true north. Along the way, Aimee critiques the food industry and vague government policies, but celebrates Canada’s low-risk alcohol guidelines as a rare beacon of nuanced advice that can be transferred as a starting point for other consumables that need guardrails. Tune in for the unvarnished real talk and take the first step toward writing your own gospel of health. Hallelujah!

Key Takeaways:

• The phrase "Everything in moderation" is often misinterpreted due to its ambiguous nature and lack of a clear definition.
• The Canadian guidelines for alcohol consumption offer a nuanced perspective, highlighting a continuum of risk rather than fixed limits.
• For significant health improvements, it's essential to critically evaluate dietary advice and find what is sustainable and effective for you.
• Personalized health strategies, informed by both internal cues and external data, are necessary to manage or prevent disease effectively.

Resources:
Canadian Guidance on Alcohol and Health

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What European habits can we harness to achieve our goals in the coming year? In this episode of "Blasphemous Nutrition," Aimee chats with Dr. Christiane Schroeter to discuss innovative ways to transform aspirations into reality by grounding them in what's doable and essential. In this fun conversation we dissect the art of goal-setting through "petite practices," stressing the importance of nurturing dreams methodically.

This episode delves into Dr. Christiane's unique methodologies, such as "petite practices" and "bistro breaks," to aid individuals in managing their aspirations progressively and without overwhelming themselves. Central to their discussion is the significance of self-awareness, moderation in pursuit ambitions, and the establishment of supportive connections. Tune in to learn how cultivating these small, habitual practices can lead to significant life improvements and help maintain a healthy work-life harmony.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover how "petite practices" allow you to achieve significant goals by managing them in small, actionable steps.
• Understand the importance of prioritization and balance through "bistro breaks."
• Learn how "café connects" facilitate community building and professional collaboration.
• Explore the "ABC Framework" for aligning personal aspirations with strengths and passions.
• Realize the importance of sharing personal wellness practices to foster cultural change towards healthier work-life norms.

Resources:

Hello Happy Nest, https://hellohappynest.com/
Podcast: https://hellohappynest.com/podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello.happy.nest/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxExmwhF99BhpPuaEtSlDg
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What are the success habits of those who avoid holiday weight gain? Aimee shares her most successful clients' strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the holiday season. Tailored for those recovering from a Type A mindset, she highlighting the importance of both planning and balanced indulgence.

From strategies like starting the day with protein, minimizing depleters such as sugar and caffeine, and maintaining an active lifestyle to the value of mindful eating, preparing for special events without compromising goals, and cultivating an inner "food snob" Aimee adds insight to each success strategy that will allow you to enter the New Year with empowerment instead of regrets.

Key Takeaways:

• Prioritize protein intake early in the day to stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings.
• Minimize depleters: sugar, alcohol, and caffeine, which can lead to overeating and stress.
• Treat holidays as single days, not weeks or months, and return to healthy eating post-celebration.
• Collaborate with family, friends, and coworkers for support and accountability during the season.

Notable Quotes:

• "Holidays are days. They're not weeks, they're not months, but days."
• "My most successful clients treat days in between holiday festivities as they would any other time of year."
• "Shaming and blaming yourself is self sabotage at its finest."

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Do you know which vitamins and minerals you need to prevent diabetes?
In today's episode, Aimee reveals how vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats play essential roles in maintaining optimal glucose metabolism. What you'll learn goes beyond carbohydrate management into the 'nuts and bolts' of glucose metabolism in an easily digestible way, empowering listeners to gain greater understanding of which foods will help them the most.

Aimee delves deeply into how various B vitamins and minerals we are commonly deficient in influence insulin function, glucose control and cellular communication so you can better balance blood sugar. Beyond just the nutrients needed, you'll know which foods provide these nutrients so you can take the knowledge you gain and immediately apply it to your next meal!

Takeaways:

• Achieving balanced blood sugar involves managing more than just carbohydrates; essential vitamins and minerals play crucial roles.
• B vitamins are foundational to glucose metabolism, helping in energy production and gene expression.
• Essential minerals like magnesium, chromium, and zinc influence insulin sensitivity and blood sugar regulation.
• Antioxidant activity from vitamins C and E, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids support inflammation control and cellular health.
• Including diverse foods like nuts, seeds, cold-water fish, beans, and citrus fruits helps meet these nutritional needs.

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Is all hope lost when beloved natural foods' companies are bought out by Big Food? In today's episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee dives headfirst into the heated discussions from the natural health community, dissecting the nuanced implications of PepsiCo's buyout of Siete Foods and urging listeners to look beyond surface-level reactions. As she navigates through consumer fears and industry realities, Aimee brings her trademark candidness to the forefront, challenging black-and-white perceptions with well-articulated clarity.

Aimee elucidates how acquisitions by multinational food corporations have become a pattern in the industry, citing examples like General Mills acquiring Annie's Homegrown and Hormel's purchase of Applegate Farms. The episode reveals her skepticism about the true intentions of such behemoths, while also encouraging a broader perspective on potential benefits like improved distribution and stable product pricing. According to Aimee, the ultimate power rests with informed consumers – one who remains vigilant, continues to scrutinize labels, and leverages purchasing power to hold corporations accountable.

Key Takeaways:

• Siete Foods' acquisition by PepsiCo has sparked debate within the natural foods community, raising concerns over product quality and corporate ethics.
• Despite skepticism, there are potential benefits to the acquisition, including better distribution and stable pricing.
• Consumers are urged to maintain vigilance and exercise their power through informed purchasing choices.
• Aimee warns against demonizing families behind such businesses and advocates for understanding the complexities of such decisions.

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Avoiding seafood due to mercury concerns? What you think you know is more damaging than what you don't know! In this episode of "Blasphemous Nutrition," Aimee delves into the scary topic of mercury exposure through seafood consumption. She breaks down the concerns around mercury and highlights the importance of understanding the interaction between essential minerals and heavy metals to inform better dietary choices. Aimee seeks to offer clarity amid widespread misconceptions and equip listeners with the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding their health.

The episode offers a comprehensive look at the numerous benefits of including seafood in your diet despite concerns about mercury levels. Aimee emphasizes that seafood is packed with vital nutrients, such as omega-3s, selenium, and essential minerals, which are difficult to obtain from other sources. Through this discussion, listeners are educated on how mercury exposure occurs, the benefits of consuming various seafood, and the body's natural mechanisms for dealing with metals like mercury. Aimee presents practical advice for minimizing mercury intake—such as choosing low-mercury and high-selenium seafood—and backs her points with research, illustrating the resilience of the human body in coping with potential toxicity.

Key Takeaways:

• Seafood provides essential nutrients that are hard to find elsewhere, making it crucial for a balanced diet.
• Mercury and other heavy metals can be buffered by sufficient intake of essential minerals like selenium.
• Different species of fish contain varying levels of mercury, with smaller fish generally presenting lower risk.
• A high intake of selenium with seafood can counteract mercury exposure and aid in its excretion.
• A diet rich in antioxidants can reduce oxidative stress and potential cellular damage from heavy metals.

Notable Quotes:

• "Seafood is chock full of amazing nutrients that are challenging to get elsewhere unless you're a fan of organ meats."
• "Avoiding seafood altogether due to mercury concerns is missing out on a nutrient powerhouse."
• "A diet low in essential minerals leads to increased absorption of toxic metals into the cell."

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