Best N4N Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 43 - Chia vs. Flax vs. Hemp – The Super‑Seed Showdown! 38:30

11d ago38:30

38:30

In this seed‑tastic episode of Nutrition for Noobs, Michelle and Kevin dive into one of the most buzzworthy nutrition questions: chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp hearts – which one truly wins? Packed with seed puns and dad-joke flair, they serve up science‑rich nutrition insights that are as fun as they are informative. Tune in to uncover: Which seed i…

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Ep 42 - Bone Broth Breakdown – Is It Really Worth the Hype? 44:04

25d ago44:04

44:04

In this savory catch-up of Nutrition for Noobs, Kevin and Michelle simmer down to the core question: Is bone broth truly a nutritional superstar—or just a trendy fad? With their signature blend of curiosity, wit, and science, they crack open the broth world and pour out all the facts. Tune in if you want to: Understand what makes bone broth differe…

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Ep 41 - Collagen Craze – What It Is & Whether Supplements Are Worth It 40:32

1M ago40:32

40:32

Is collagen just hype, or truly a health powerhouse for skin, joints, and more? In this episode of Nutrition for Noobs, Kevin and Michelle unpack the science of collagen with clarity, warmth, and practical tips for everyday health enthusiasts. What You’ll Discover: Collagen benefits for skin, aging, and joints Choose between collagen supplements vs…

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Ep 40 - Michelle Joins Plant‑Based Canada – Dive into Whole‑Food, Plant‑Based Nutrition 1:04:53

2M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

In this special cross‑podcast episode of Nutrition for Noobs, Michelle takes the mic on the Plant‑Based Canada podcast, chatting with host Stephanie Nishi about the power and potential of a plant‑centered lifestyle. Join them as they unpack evidence‑based insights on whole food, plant‑based eating, nutrition myths, and practical tips to fuel vibran…

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Ep 39 - Smart Pantry Staples: Build a Healthy, Plant‑Forward Kitchen in Minutes 30:34

2M ago30:34

30:34

Looking for easy pantry stocking tips, healthy pantry essentials, or ways to support a plant-forward lifestyle? In Episode 39 of Nutrition for Noobs, Michelle and Kevin dive into “Ideas for Stocking Your Pantry”—perfect for simplifying grocery shopping, reducing meal prep stress, and cultivating long-lasting, nutritious kitchen staples. Discover ho…

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Ep 38 - Are Emulsifiers Wrecking Your Gut? What New Science Says About Food Additives and the Microbiome 32:20

3M ago32:20

32:20

In this eye-opening episode, Michelle and Kevin dive into the surprising science behind emulsifiers in food and their impact on your gut health and microbiome. Inspired by a recent Wall Street Journal article and cutting-edge research from France and the U.S., they explore how common food additives—like carboxymethyl cellulose, polysorbate 80, carr…

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Ep 37 - How Much Salt Is Too Much? The Truth About Sodium and Your Health 49:33

3M ago49:33

49:33

In this enlightening episode of Nutrition for Noobs, Kevin and Michelle dive deep into the salty truth behind one of the most common ingredients in our diets: salt. From Himalayan pink salt and kosher salt to Kala Namak and Hawaiian black volcanic salt, they explore the health claims, flavor profiles, and—most importantly—the iodine content (or lac…

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Ep 36 - Redefining Comfort Food at Ronald McDonald House with Chef Kim Sutherland 1:11:23

4M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

Join Kevin (the nutrition noob) and Michelle (the holistic nutrition expert) for a heartwarming and insightful conversation with Chef Kim Sutherland, Manager of Nutrition & Wellness at Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario. In this episode, they explore the transformation of traditional “comfort food” within RMH—from satisfying cravings to nur…

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Bonus - Ep 35 - The Myth of Chocolate Ceremonies 29:56

4M ago29:56

29:56

Dive into a delightful, bite-sized conversation with Kevin (our resident nutrition noob) and Michelle (Registered Holistic Nutritionist) as they unravel the truth behind chocolate ceremonies. In this bonus episode, with special guest María Mancini Cenobio from Mayana Cacao, they break down: What exactly is a “chocolate ceremony”? Are ceremonial cac…

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Ep 34 - Food of the Gods Part 2: The Nutrition of Chocolate 45:27

4M ago45:27

45:27

Join Kevin (our Nutrition Noob) and Michelle (the Registered Holistic Nutritionist) as they nerd out with special guest María Mancini Cenobio, who owns and operates Mayana Cacao, continuing their two-part deep dive into cacao, the "Food of the Gods." In this rich, flavorful episode, they unpack: Health Benefits of Quality Chocolate How cacao flavan…

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Ep 33 - The Food of the Gods - Unlocking the Magic of Cacao: From Bean to Chocolate Elixir with Maria 37:44

5M ago37:44

37:44

Dive deep into the fascinating world of cacao, chocolate, and superfoods in this enlightening episode with cacao expert Maria. Discover the rich history and varietals of cacao—from Criollo, Forastero, to Trinitario—and how terroir shapes the unique flavors of this ancient plant, much like fine tea. Learn about the difference between craft chocolate…

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Ep 32 - The year in review - top food trends from 2024 46:16

5M ago46:16

46:16

Michelle discusses a few of the top food trends that consumer reported throughout 2024 - it's a bit of a test to see how on-point we are here at N4N (spoiler alert: we're REALLY on trend!) But it's also nice to know that perhaps we're not all alone in seeking better nutrition - so let's hear what "average consumers" are thinking about the foods the…

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Ep 31 - We're back after our brief hiatus - time for an update 44:13

6M ago44:13

44:13

New year, new attitude! After a hiatus for the last few months, we're back in your podcast feed, and ready to talk (and laugh) about food, travels and everything in between. In this inaugural episode, we get caught up on what we've been up to since the summer, among other topics. Got a question for Michelle? A topic suggestion? Send them all to n4n…

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Ep 30 - Hail Caesar - Kevin's quest for the perfect plant-based Caesar salad dressing recipe (spoiler: he found it) 7:18

10M ago7:18

7:18

In our final summer short, Kevin flies solo (heaven help us!) and shares his becoming-infamous plant-based Caesar salad dressing recipe. As promised in the episode, here is the ingredients list. You'll have to listen to find out the steps to make it. ½ cup hummus 2 tbsp panko 1 tbsp nutritional yeast dash of garlic powder 2 tablespoons lemon juice …

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Ep 29 - Tools of the trade - our favourite kitchen equipment 18:10

10M ago18:10

18:10

In this week's summer short, Michelle breaks out her kitchen tool belt and talks about some of her favourite kitchen equipment and utensils, that can make cooking and baking a whole lot easier. And more fun! Got a question for Michelle? A topic suggestion? Send them all to [email protected]. And don't forget to rate us on Apple Podcasts (or where e…

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Ep 28 - Plant-based ingredient substitutions - easier than you think! 22:25

11M ago22:25

22:25

Another summer short for you. This week, Michelle shares some of the most common plant-based ingredient substitutions, for when you’re baking or cooking and trying to adapt a ‘traditional’ recipe that calls for milk, eggs, oil, etc. Got a question for Michelle? A topic suggestion? Send them all to [email protected]. And don't forget to rate us on A…

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Ep 27 - Summer sneezes - hay fever and allergies... and how to cope 14:35

11M ago14:35

14:35

In this week's summer short, Kevin and Michelle discuss one of the downsides of summertime: hay fever. Michelle shares some possible ways to help deal with the sneezing, water eyes, itchy throat - you know the score. Darn you, ragweed! Connect on Facebook or email at [email protected]. We love to hear from you!…

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

12M 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 - Lessons in longevity - Blue Zones and what we can learn from them (part 2) 52:33

12M 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 - Blue Zones and what we can learn from them 1:00:19

1y 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 - Listener question: Are all carbs bad? 21:42

1y ago21:42

21:42

Michelle takes a question from the audience based on our previous carb episode. Plus we take a few unexpected detours along the way as we get around to answering the question (of course)!! Got a question for Michelle? A topic suggestion? Send them all to [email protected]. And don't forget to rate us on Apple Podcasts (or where ever you listen to u…

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Ep 22 - All about carbohydrates and how they are misunderstood 42:04

1y ago42:04

42:04

The holy trinity of nutrition: fat, protein and... carbs! We've discussed the first two, and now 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 th…

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Ep 21 - Alcohol's impact on your body 48:45

1y 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 - Listener question: is ghee (clarified butter) good for you? 33:57

1y 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 - How food science evolves - recently-developed plant-based proteins 1:07:23

1y 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 - Food guide recommendations 31:41

1+ y 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 - I guess we're a travel podcast now? (Just for this episode) 1:06:09

1+ y 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.) Connect on Facebook or email at [email protected]. We love to hear from you!By N4N Productions

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Ep 17 - The differences between plant-centered diets 29:59

1+ y 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. Connect on Facebook or email at n…

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Ep 16 - Let's spill the T on tea - how tea impacts your body 24:49

1+ y ago24:49

24:49

In this second of two parts (part 3? part 2B?), 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 par…

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Ep 15 - Let's spill the T on tea - how tea can benefit your health 37:32

1+ y 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 on tea - the nutrition of tea 54:07

1+ y 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 - What are phytonutrients and how do they benefit your health? 54:10

1+ y ago54:10

54:10

Break out your dictionaries! Michelle dives in to explaining all about phytonutrients, angiogenesis 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 …

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Ep 12 - Tips and tactics for changing your eating habits - part 2 - eating out 30:30

1+ y 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 - Tips and tactics for changing your eating habits - part 1 - eating at home 1:01:57

1+ y 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 - all about fat... the good, the bad and what to avoid 47:12

1+ y 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 - Were ancient humans carnivores or herbivores? An anthropological look 37:19

1+ y 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 - A comparison of plant-based beverages 50:56

1+ y 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 - Why you might want to consider replacing dairy 36:36

1+ y 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? Connect on Facebook or email at [email protected]. We love to hear fr…

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Ep 6 - How to transition to a more plant-based diet 42:34

2y 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 - The fascinating world of the gut microbiome... and why you should care about your gut 35:30

2y 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 - All about protein - what is it, what it does, and how much you really need 40:34

2y 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 - How much water does your body actually need daily? 44:40

2y 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. Connect on Facebook or email at [email protected]. W…

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Ep 2 - The building blocks of healthy eating - food guide recommendations 30:11

2y 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. Connect on Facebook or email at n4…

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Ep 1 - Pleased to meet us! 36:03

2y 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. Connect on Facebook or email at [email protected]. We love to hear from you!By N4N Productions

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Trailer: Nutrition for Noobs - science for your brain, food for your ears 0:53

2y 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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