Chia, hemp and flex seeds are often in the media these days as one of many 'superfoods' you can get to improve your health. But is there science behind the hype? Michelle digs into the facts around omega 3 and 6 fatty acids (and their ideal ratio), as well as fibre and other considerations. So grab your spoons and let's dig into the benefits of including some seeds in your diet.

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There have been a number of influencers recently extolling the benefits of drinking bone broth. This week, Michelle digs up the truth about bone broth (get the archeology reference to bones?) - how much nutrition is there, what have scientific studies told us about bone broth (since the 1930s!!!) and are there any risks to indulging too often. And, as always, she offers some alternatives. And just for kicks, Kevin shares some of his odd food choices, most of them to be avoided at all costs.

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This week, Michelle tackles another listener question, who asks: should I invest in collagen supplements for my skin? But before answering, we have to understand what collagen is (spoiler: Kevin has no idea), and how it works on your skin (and other parts of your body - you'll be surprised). And thanks to science, we can then understand whether these supplements are beneficial... and if not, how else you could be spending your hard-earned money to get that social media glow.

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Recently, Michelle was a guest on the Plant-Based Canada podcast, and had a fascinating interview with Stephanie Nishi. We wanted to share that episode with our Noobs.

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When people (yes, I'm talking to you, my fellow noobs!) start thinking about incorporating more plant-forward food in their diets, they often wonder what to buy and keep on hand to make those last-minute meals. Well, thankfully, we have Michelle to break it all down for us and provide some amazing suggestions for what to keep on hand in your pantry, fridge, freezer and even your spice rack! Happy cooking!

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Michelle shares two recent articles about environmental impacts to our microbiome. The first is all about emulsifiers, and how they can impact the good little buggies that live in our guts, and what to look for (and possibly avoid) on lists of ingredients. She also shares an interesting study about astronauts, and how living in the 'purity' of the space station is impacting their gut bacteria.

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We got a listener question that was wide open: "What's the deal with salt?" so Michelle did her best to answer it (and did an amazing job of it). We discuss salt, how much you need, how much might be too much, how to read food labels, and the importance of the type of salt you use (yes, it matters!). And Michelle grosses out Kevin with lots of talk about goiters.

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This week, we're pleased to have a great discussion with another special guest - Chef Kim Sutherland, Manager Nutrition & Wellness of Ronald McDonald House in Southwestern Ontario Chapter. Chef Kim talks about the journey RMH made under her guidance to encourage their guests to be more engaged and thoughtful with their food and nutrition during their stay at RMH. It's a great conversation that touches on getting kids buy-in on their nutrition, redefining "comfort food," and the importance of balanced nutrition for people - and their families - while they are healing.

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