Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 12 and 13, 2022 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we’ll discuss the concept of “superfoods”  Dr. Gordon Chang, how to hit your goals with Hina Khan, how to get iron into your diet (particularly if you’re vegan) with Shauna Lindzon and (now that we’re heading back to the gyms) gym etiquette with Dr. Stacy Irvine DC

We specifically discuss:

Superfoods: Fact or Fiction 

  • Is there a definition of “superfood”?
  • Why are certain foods considered superfoods?
  • Superfoods are contextual
  • No superfood has it all
  • Goji berries for antioxidants
  • Quinoa, Spirulina, soy beans and lentils  for protein
  • Flax seed, psyllium husks for fiber
  • Mushrooms for immunity boosting
  • Incorporating superfoods into your diet
  • Contraindications of superfoods
  • Is there such a thing as “too much” superfoods?

 

How to Actually Hit Your Goals

  • Why don’t people reach their goals?
  • The “right” goals
  • Getting right to the “how”
  • How do you maintain momentum?
  • Faith and confirmation bias
  • Mindset is everything
  • Breaking up big tasks into steps

 

How to Get Iron Into Your Diet

  • What are iron requirements for women and men?
  • How do vegans get iron into their diet?
  • Phytic acid and iron absorption
  • Heme iron and non-heme iron
  • Vitamin C
  • Intermittent fasting
  • Put fruit in your spinach salad
  • Beans and greens recipes…that include tomatoes
  • Oysters, mussels and clams
  • Health risks of an iron deficiency
  • Types of iron supplements
  • Potential iron overdose
  • Iron enriched and fortified foods

 

Gym Etiquette

  • Post-Covid protocols in gyms
  • Respect and understanding
  • Proper gym attire
  • Personal hygiene
  • Gym equipment and personal space
  • Group classes
  • Distractions: cell phones and air pods

To learn more about show sponsor OmegaAlpha and Dr. Gordon Chang go here.

To learn more about Hina Khan go here.

To learn more about Shuana Lindzon go here.

To learn more about Dr. Stacy Irvine DC go here.