Best N4N Productions Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 26 - What the heck is nutritional yeast anyway? 14:44

9d ago14:44

14:44

Summer is here, and while Michelle and Kevin are out enjoying the weather, they're not inside recording podcasts. So throughout summer, they will bring you shorter "snack-size" episodes they're calling "summer shorts." This week, Kevin gets an answer to a question about an ingredient he has been using for years, but never knew what, exactly, it was…

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Ep 25 - The blues aren't always bad 52:33

18d ago52:33

52:33

In a continuation of episode 24, Michelle now switches to a discussion on blue zones conducted by Dan Buettner, which was an update about 35 years after Leaf’s study. Michelle talks about Blue Zones and the ‘power nine’ commonalities between these communities. She wraps up with a real-life example of a recent Blue Zone in action (yes, we’re talking…

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Ep 24 - Lessons in longevity 1:00:19

1M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

We all want to live longer - and healthier - lives. But is there a template we can follow? While there’s no guarantees (of course!), we might be able to find some clues by looking at regions of the world where people, on average, live longer and healthier. What are their lifestyles like? Michelle breaks out her atlas and we join her on a journey to…

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Ep 23 - Are some carbs more equal than others? 21:42

2M ago21:42

21:42

Michelle takes a question from the audience based on our previous carb episode. (Bonus points if you get the reference to this week's episode title.) Plus we take a few unexpected detours along the way as we get around to answering the question (of course)!! Feel free to submit your own questions or comments to n4noobs@gmail.com - we love to hear f…

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Ep 22 - The carb's the thing 42:04

2M ago42:04

42:04

The holy trinity of nutrition: fat, protein and... carbs! We've discussed the first two, and ow it's time for Michelle to bust the many many many rumours about carbs. (Spoiler: they're really not that bad - in fact, they're great for you!) She discusses how to healthily include carbs into your eating, and what carbs to avoid, as well as some of the…

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Ep 21 - Raise your glass 48:45

3M ago48:45

48:45

A listener question leads us down a deep rabbit hole in this episode. Independently, the WHO and government of Canada have recently updated their recommendations on alcohol consumption, bringing the recommended amounts down to (practically) zero. Michelle dives into the science behind how alcohol effects the body and overall health, to make sense o…

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Ep 20 - Ghee whiz! 33:57

3M ago33:57

33:57

Michelle answers a listener question that harkens back to our “fat” episode. (If you haven’t already listened to episode #10 all about fat, you may want to go back and listen to that first to give you some background, but it’s not strictly necessary.) The question is about ghee (Indian clarified butter) and what Michelle thinks about it. Plus, of c…

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Ep 19 - Plant-based octopus, anyone? 1:07:23

4M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Michelle subscribes to some weird email lists. In this episode, she shares some more recent developments in plant-based protein research and new products. Some of them are really innovative and interesting. Some are just downright… weird. Hear all about plant-based meat, seafood, and just how grossed out Michelle is about eating insects - all with …

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ENCORE - Ep 2 - The Food Pyramid 31:41

4M ago31:41

31:41

We're taking a short break this week, so we're rebroadcasting our very first 'food' episode. Back in 2019, Canada made one of it’s first major updates to the food guide since 1977. It’s not unusual to change food guides over the years, as times and nutritional information develop. Michelle talks about this most recent round of changes, and what the…

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Ep 18 - Now, I guess we're a travel podcast? (Just for this episode) 1:06:09

5M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Michelle just returned from a 4 week Yoga retreat in Bali, so she and Kevin get caught up and Michelle shares some of her stories from that trip. (Yes, we even mention nutrition once or twice.)By N4N Productions

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Ep 17 - A plant-centered diet by any other name... 29:59

5M ago29:59

29:59

Vegetarian. Vegan. Plant-based. Whole foods plan based. There are so many different terms being used these days, it’s hard to keep up. And it’s not just me getting confused! Michelle tackles a listener question who asks for some clarity around the differences between some of these nutritional plant-centered models.…

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Ep 16 - More T more spills - how tea can benefit your health, part 2 (or, as Michelle insists, part 2B) 24:49

5M ago24:49

24:49

In this second of two parts, Michelle shares hot-off-then-press learnings from the International Scientific Symposium on Tea and Human Health that she recently attended last year. Of course, tea is very close to Michelle’s heart, and she happily geeks out on new scientific studies about the benefits of tea. In this concluding part of our discussion…

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Ep 15 - Still spilling that T - how tea can benefit your health, part 1 37:32

6M ago37:32

37:32

In this episode, we build off what we learned in the last discussion about tea and its properties. Michelle shares some hot-off-then-press learnings from the International Scientific Symposium on Tea and Human Health that she recently attended last year. Of course, tea is very close to Michelle’s heart, and she happily geeks out on WHO data and new…

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Ep 14 - Let's spill the T! 54:07

6M ago54:07

54:07

Ah, Michelle is in her element for this one! We talk about the basics of tea - what it is (versus tisanes), how caffeine effects you in tea versus coffee, and how tea could just be one of the best whole foods out there (yes, that's right, tea is a food, not just a beverage!). And along the way, there's our usual tangents (no, this isn't clickbait..…

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Ep 13 - Phytonutrients, angiogenesis and other things you can't pronounce 54:10

7M ago54:10

54:10

Break out your dictionaries! Michelle dives in to explaining all about phytonutrients and other words Kevin isn't brave enough to try to pronounce. But don't worry - they really aren't that scary... in fact, they are the nutritional superheroes! They can help your body fight lots of nasty diseases and conditions - and they're so easy to find!…

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Ep 12 - A hard habit to break - part 2 - eating out 30:30

7M ago30:30

30:30

In a continuation of last episode's discussion, Michelle shares some practical tactics on how to manage eating out when you're adjusting to new eating habits. Not all restaurants are plant-forward friendly, so how do you still enjoy going to restaurants and dining out with friends and not fall into old routines? While you can certainly listen to th…

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Ep 11 - A hard habit to break - part 1 - changing your eating habits 1:01:57

8M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Michelle breaks out her inner Project Manager and responds to a listener question with some practical tips on how to break out of old habits when you're trying to change your eating and nutrition habits. After years of making the same meals and eating a certain way, it can be tough to change and make those changes stick. We discuss some ways to hel…

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Ep 10 - The skinny on fat 47:12

8M ago47:12

47:12

We've heard about all the different types of fat - monosaturated, polysaturated, unsaturated, trans, cholesterol (good and bad), animal vs plant-based fats, and then there's different types of oils for cooking, frying, salads and everything else. So.... what's up? Why are there so many types, and which ones (if any) are actually good for you? Today…

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Ep 9 - Let’s climb up our family tree! 37:19

9M ago37:19

37:19

Humans have been around for a while - we started as hunters and gatherers, then settled down and became farmers in small communities, and now we create podcasts. But the term “hunter/gatherer” implies two very different activities - so, genetically and anthropologically speaking, were ancient humans hunters (carnivores), gatherers (herbivores), or …

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Ep 8 - The 'M' Word 50:56

9M ago50:56

50:56

In episode 7, we learned a bit about why we should consider removing milk & dairy products from our diets. We use dairy in so many ways - from coffee and tea to grilled cheese sandwiches to lasagne to smoothies, and there are so many options for plant-based milks - where to begin? But fear not! In this episode, we'll talk a bit about the various pl…

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Ep 7 - The dairy exorcism 36:36

10M ago36:36

36:36

Way back in episode 2, we learned that milk and dairy products were officially removed from the Canadian food guide. Today, we talk a little bit about why - what’s up with milk and dairy, and why should we consider removing it from our diet. And why is it so darned hard to do so?By N4N Productions

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Ep 6 - From 'Moo' to 'Grew' 42:34

10M ago42:34

42:34

In Episode 4 we talked about protein, and in episode 5, we covered the gut biome and how we (literally) are what we eat. But for anyone wanting to transition their diet to being more plant-forward, the big question becomes “how?” Thankfully, we have Michelle to guide us. In this episode, she talks us through some of the steps you can take to improv…

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Ep 5 - I’ve got WHAT living in my gut? 35:30

11M ago35:30

35:30

We’re a massive ecosystem, and - if everything is balanced - you never know about it. You’ve got teeny-tiny predators and prey living out life and death dramas every moment of your life. Basically, you are planet earth in miniature. In this episode, we’re going to ignore the rest of our planet body, and just focus on the continent (or ocean?) of th…

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Ep 4 - Cut the bull! 40:34

11M ago40:34

40:34

Let’s talk protein. This is probably one of the most contentious issues surrounding nutrition, separating the carnivores from the herbivores from the downright bores. We leave ethics aside, and dig into the facts around protein - what it’s for, how much you need (really) and various sources of it. Resources: The China Study: The Most Comprehensive …

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Ep 3 - Water, water, everywhere 44:40

12M ago44:40

44:40

Humans are made up of between 60-70% water, yet according to several major studies, most of us are perpetually dehydrated and don’t even realize it. Michelle dives into the world of water - how much to drink, how it helps, and how people with tiny bladders (Kevin, we’re talking to you!) can cope.By N4N Productions

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Ep 2 - Fodors for your stomach 30:11

12M ago30:11

30:11

Back in 2019, Canada made one of its first major updates to the food guide since 1977. It’s not unusual to change food guides over the years, as times and nutritional information develop. Michelle talks about this most recent round of changes, and what they mean, and perhaps where they will lead in future updates.…

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Ep 1 - Pleased to meet us! 36:03

1y ago36:03

36:03

An introduction to your hosts Michelle and Kevin, as we lay out what this podcast is all about. Michelle will be talking about everything nutrition-related, simplifying it for dummies like Kevin to understand.By N4N Productions

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Coming July 11! Nutrition for Noobs - food for your ears 0:53

1y ago0:53

0:53

Trailer for the upcoming podcast Nutrition for Noobs. Learn all about nutrition in a non-judgemental and fun discussion with Michelle (who is a nutritionist) and Kevin (who's the nutrition noob). There's so much to learn, and so many food puns!By N4N Productions

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Nutrition for Noobs

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Ep 26 - What the heck is nutritional yeast anyway? 14:44

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Ep 25 - The blues aren't always bad 52:33

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Ep 24 - Lessons in longevity 1:00:19

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Ep 23 - Are some carbs more equal than others? 21:42

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Ep 22 - The carb's the thing 42:04

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Ep 21 - Raise your glass 48:45

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Ep 20 - Ghee whiz! 33:57

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Ep 19 - Plant-based octopus, anyone? 1:07:23

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ENCORE - Ep 2 - The Food Pyramid 31:41

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Ep 18 - Now, I guess we're a travel podcast? (Just for this episode) 1:06:09

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Ep 17 - A plant-centered diet by any other name... 29:59

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Ep 16 - More T more spills - how tea can benefit your health, part 2 (or, as Michelle insists, part 2B) 24:49

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Ep 15 - Still spilling that T - how tea can benefit your health, part 1 37:32

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Ep 14 - Let's spill the T! 54:07

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Ep 13 - Phytonutrients, angiogenesis and other things you can't pronounce 54:10

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Ep 12 - A hard habit to break - part 2 - eating out 30:30

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Ep 11 - A hard habit to break - part 1 - changing your eating habits 1:01:57

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Ep 10 - The skinny on fat 47:12

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Ep 9 - Let’s climb up our family tree! 37:19

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Ep 8 - The 'M' Word 50:56

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Ep 7 - The dairy exorcism 36:36

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Ep 6 - From 'Moo' to 'Grew' 42:34

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Ep 5 - I’ve got WHAT living in my gut? 35:30

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Ep 4 - Cut the bull! 40:34

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Ep 3 - Water, water, everywhere 44:40

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Ep 2 - Fodors for your stomach 30:11

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Ep 1 - Pleased to meet us! 36:03

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Coming July 11! Nutrition for Noobs - food for your ears 0:53

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