Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 16 2018 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 discuss herbal supplements for mobility with Dr. Gordon Chang, mindfulness for helping with anxiety with Tracey Soghrati and Buy It vs. Make It Yourself recipes with Tonic Cookbook Reviewer Naomi Bussin

We specifically discuss:

Herbal Supplements for Mobility

  • glucosamine and chondroitin as a building block
  • controlling inflammation – turmeric extract
  • B Vitamins, Minerals
  • supplements over diet for vitamins and minerals
  • anti-oxidants and free radicals
  • variety of anti-oxidants

Mindfulness to Help With Anxiety

  • mindfulness practice
  • “paying attention in the present moment with an open mind and curiosity”
  • the body
  • don’t create a story
  • take your ego out of the equation
  • Mark Manson “F… Your Feelings”
  • be aware of your emotions without engaging them
  • become the observer of your experience

Buy It vs. Make It Yourself Recipes

  • Pasta – noodles
  • Pasta – sauces
  • cacio e pepe (+asparagus)  Dinner:Changing The Game
  • Spaghetti with tomatoes, garlic, basil and chilis  Six Seasons
  • Salads – dressing
  • Salads – washed greens
  • Baked goods
  • Cookies:  Smitten Kitchen
  • Bread
  • Pies: The Art of Pie, Pie and Pastry Bible
  • Cake/Muffins: Smitten Kitchen
  • Fancy Pastry

Links:

For more information about show sponsor OmegaAlpha go here.

To learn more about Tracey go here.

To read Naomi’s articles in Tonic Magazine go here.