Weekend Snoozing, Fast Food Foes, & Vegan Bone Broths!

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Introduction(00:01-4:21)

A few weeks back Emily shared with us that she’s been trying to detox her 3-year old off of his sugary snacks—wonder how it’s going? Has breaking a busy 3-year old from his cravings been an easy road?? She shares some of the hits (and misses) that she’s experienced over the last little while.

First Segment: Hot topics(4:22–18:23)

Can Sleeping in on the Weekends Actually Make you Live Longer??

There was a recent study published that suggests that sleeping in on the weekend might actually help you live longer! This is something that Janet has been advocating for a long time for those that are burnt out—trying to find one day a week where you do not set the alarm! A “sleep in restoration” is a great way to help heal our bodies. What are some practical ways to help you try to fit a “sleep in restoration” into your busy schedule?

Make a plan (and stick to it!)
Share the plan with your household
Try your very best to get to bed on time

Article for Reference:

https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/24/health/sleep-late-weekend-life-expectancy-study/index.html

What Are the Worst Fast Foods?

There was a recent poll done of fast-food employees across the US and they were asked“what is the one menu option at your employment that you would recommend people nevereat?” And the results are very interesting! But, what if you find yourself out and in need of nourishment? Is thereanything on the menu in the big banner fast food chains that you can order?? The ladies give us some practical tips of how to navigate fast food menus without being tricked by all of the marketing-lingo!

https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/0710/the-worst-fast-food-according-to-chain-employees.aspx?slot=0&xid=nl_EHNLwomenshealth_2018-07-11&utm_source=Newsletters&utm_medium=Women%27s%20Health&utm_campaign=2018-07-11&eh_uid=82720473

Audience Questions

Second Segment: Audience Questions(19:48–28:48)

Katie asks, “I’ve got a couple of picky eaters at home and I’m concerned that they’re not getting enough healthy fats into their diet. I’ve tried so many things, and I just can’t win! Help!”Many parents can identify with Katie’s question—and this is a topic that Janet is very passionate about. Here are some suggestions from Janet & Emily on how to feed your picky eaters:

Smoothies: They’re a great way to hide vitamins, nutrients and healthy fats
Butter: Organic grass fed butter has a higher nutritional profile and is DELICIOUS.
Desserts: Fat bombs are a fantastic way to get some healthy fats into the diet in a sweet treat! Pinterest is full of great suggestions—just watch out for the sweetener of choice. And don’t forget the full-fat whipping cream, that’s always a great option!

Gordon asks, “I know that bone broth is so hot right now—but I’m a vegan, so that’s a problem for me. Are there any vegan alternatives to bone broth that would give me the same nutrients?”

Try making your own vegetable broths using onion, garlic, carrot, celery—these flavourful veggies are best! This broth will provide lots of healthy vitamins & minerals, but remember—because bones are not being used it won’t have the collagen that many people count on from their bone broth.
Julie Daniluk offers a fantastic recipe in her Hot Detox book for a delicious and nourishing vegetable broth using sea vegetable https://goodnessme.ca/products/hot-detox?variant=34131546062

What are We Snacking On? (28:49-34:19)

Rather than offering a recipe this time around, Janet & Emily review a couple of new products that have become some favs in their homes. They may not agree on all of them—but it’s great to hear what they’re reaching for these days!

Emily’s Choice: Suzie’s Good Fat Bars

Janet’s Choice: Meatbar

What are We Snacking On? (28:49-34:19)

Emily’s Choice: Suzie’s Good Fat Bars

Janet’s Choice: Meatbar