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The Final Episode: Positive Impact of Nature, Favourite Iced Teas, & Feeding Growing Teens by Honest To Goodness
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On this week's episode of Honest to Goodness, Emily and Janet are discussing The Beyond Meat Burger, BBQ season, and if you should be reducing salt in your diet.
This week on Honest To Goodness - Emily and Janet look at Nutrient Deficiencies in North Americans, Sleep Struggles and the trend of Turmeric everything! Janet also shares her recipe for her Super Nourishing Chicken Soup.
Ethical Diets, Purifying The Air In Your Home, & Whey Protein Worries by Honest To Goodness
Grab and Go Meals, Procrastination, & Favourite Spices by Honest To Goodness
Goodness Me! Anniversary, Seasonal Allergies, & Issues With Eating Meat by Honest To Goodness
On this week's episode of Honest to Goodness, Janet and Emily discuss spring cleaning, cauliflower rice, and how to improve your sleep when your mind won't stop racing! Stick around until the end - because Janet shares a recipe that incorporates cauliflower rice!
Spring is here! The sun is out, and days are getting warmer. Janet and Emily are celebrating the fresh start of spring by welcoming a new baby into their family! It is always so exciting welcoming a new baby into this world. Janet and Emily also touch on world sleep day, which is a day where we reflect on the important of sleep. Sometimes we just need a reminder that we need sleep to function in our day to day lives! Janet and Emily also discuss thyroid health, motion sickness, and smoothie essentials. Emily also shares a DELICIOUS recipe so stick around until the end!
This week Janet had Emily’s son Hudson staying over for a night! While he was over he was explaining to Janet that he was sugar-free for the next little bit. When he was over he was optimistic about being sugar-free and named all the things he could still enjoy, like buttery popcorn! Janet and Emily also touch on how sugar is hiding in everything, how addicting it can be, and how sometimes a detox is important for your health. Janet and Emily also discuss A2 milk, safflower and sunflower oil, and improving blood circulation.
Weekend Snoozing Fast Food Foes & Vegan "Bone" Broths! by Honest To Goodness
While Janet and Emily were both off on a break – Emily was dealing with her concussion while Janet was enjoying Greece! Janet and Emily discuss Janet’s vacation in Greece – from delicious food, to the culture, to exploring the markets, we are all feeling a little jealous of Janet’s trip! But we are happy that she is back and recording Honest to Goodness! Janet and Emily also discuss the healthiest countries in the world, a fix for chapped lips, and what green juice all about!
Emily and Janet are back after a well-deserved break! Sadly, Emily spent her break with a concussion, but she’s feeling much better! Janet and Emily discuss the symptoms and struggles of dealing with a concussion. Emily also discusses what she has been doing to help manage her symptoms. We’re happy you’re back and better, Emily! Janet and Emily also discuss the new and revised Canada's Food Guide, different granola options that have less carbs and sugar, and the benefits of collagen!
This week all of you soon-to-be and new mommies are in for a treat! With Janet away enjoying some R&R, we’ve get special guest holistic nutritionist Laura Lima chatting with Emily about pregnancy, birth plans and how to set realistic expectations for yourself as a new mom.
Come behind the scenes with Honest to Goodness as we takeover the Goodness Me! Distribution Centre! We talk to our Product Category Managers about what makes us different, how we choose product to carry, and what products they're loving!
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Honest to Goodness Podcast! Do you know where your compost goes? Emily thought she did until recently—and had a rude awakening when she realized that her local municipality has been sending her compost to the local landfill! Listen in as a Janet & Emily share their thoughts about this revelation.. and they’re not happy! Janet & Emily also discuss technology addiction, natural sleep remedies, & pork rinds!
On this week's episode Janet & Emily discuss sleep, headache remedies, and natural makeup. Stick around until the end to get a delicious recipe for a Tomato, Avocado & Cheese Salad!
Is there anything more annoying than appliances that keep acting up? This week it looks like Emily’s fridge, washer, and dishwasher are acting up! While this is definitely annoying, it did lead to an important conversation about natural dish washing soap, and dishwashing detergent. If you find that natural dishwashing detergent works well but then stops, Emily recommends rotating between brands! Janet and Emily also discuss fad diets, classroom party snacks, and getting the motivation to exercise everyday!
Feeling blue? Blue Monday has just passed, were you feeling it? People say that there isn’t a ton of positivity in the month of January. You’re catching up on credit card bills, trying to stay motivated, all while dealing with the crummy weather outside. Janet and Emily discuss how to feel better during this dreary month and how to stay motivated! Janet and Emily also discuss everything you need to know about eggs, coconut milk costs, and how to get your histamine down!
On this week’s episode, Emily and Janet are discussing what Emily has been feeding Jane since she has hit the 7th month mark! Introducing your child to food can be an interesting time, but its all part of the parenting experience. Emily and Janet discuss baby lead weaning, what food Jane has been eating, how to introduce food to your baby, and the concerns of introducing dairy too early into your baby’s diet. Janet and Emily also discuss does where you live effect your ability to make healthy choices? Travelling essentials, and Keto carbonated drinks!
On this week’s episode, Emily and Janet reflect on how 2019 has been so far and how they’re doing with their 2019 goals and resolutions. It seems that keeping your goals simplistic and realistic are helping them keep their goals insight. Emily has been working on her fitness goals and sticking to it, while Janet has purchased hiking boots which works toward her bigger picture of taking more hikes in the winter months. Have you been sticking to your goals? Did you set any specific goals? Even if they’re just as simple as working on your time management or spending time with your family – it feels nice to work towards something! Janet and Emily also discuss food trends of 2018, and look at food trends predicted for 2019, talk about their favourite ice cream alternatives and how much protein you need when you switch to a plant-based diet. Janet also shares her delicious greek lemon chicken soup recipe! Read our show notes at: https://goodnessme.ca/pages/2019foodtrends-icecreamalternatives-goingplantbased
Happy New Year! 2019 means New Year, new us! Well, maybe not – a new year doesn’t mean that you have to drastically change every aspect of your life all in the month of January. Janet and Emily share their goals for the New Year, and talk about the importance of realistic goals that are achievable. Unrealistic goals can set you up for failure, which is never motivating. Make small fitness goals, integrate your creativity into your goals, and have fun! The year is yours, fingers crossed 2019 is a great year! On this weeks episode, Janet and Emily discuss small, achievable goals for 2019, getting creative with your coffee and gift giving for your friend or family member that's a health nut!
This week, Janet & Emily have taken a break for the Christmas season! On December 8th, 2018 Janet Jacks was invited to take part in the Ask The Experts segment with 570 News. She talks about her journey with Goodness Me!, how it all started, and what makes Goodness Me! different. Thank you to 570 News Kitchener for allowing us to re-post this audio, you can find more of Ask The Experts here: https://www.570news.com/2018/12/10/saturday-december-8th-2018-goodness-me/
Janet and Emily are discussing comfort food for when we’re sick. Sometimes all you want is a simple fix of instant soup. Janet and Emily discuss how this option is not beneficial to your health, and how bad the ingredients actually are for you. Instead of relying on instant soup, Janet and Emily share their sick quick fixes that are nourishing and beneficial to your health. Janet & Emily also discuss Christmas, Bone Broth Tips, and Kid Friendly Charcuterie Boards!
Janet and Emily are revisiting how they did with the vegetable challenge that was implemented a few episodes ago. Emily has been motivated to explore new ways to eat veggies, and to eat more veggies all together! Janet also experimented with a variety of vegetables while she was on vacation in Mexico. It’s fun to challenge ourselves once in a while to step outside our comfort zones. Janet and Emily also discuss essential oils, cast iron skillets and their skin care staples! Emily also shares a mouthwatering curried lentils recipe!
Janet is back from vacation! And when she returned she was alarmed to find out that romaine has been recalled. It looks like the source has been located, but it seems consumers are still too spooked to enjoy a caesar salad. Janet and Emily discuss the food waste around the contamination, the buzz surrounding it, and the impact it has on farmers. Janet and Emily also discuss School Safe Trail Mixes, Sugar Alternatives, and a delicious recipe for an Oxtail Soup!
On this weeks episode, Janet & Emily look at vegetable intake and how important it is that we're getting our veggies in! They also look at protein powders, and healthy snacking. Janet also shares a delicious soup recipe!
Janet and Emily are revisiting the topic of food waste – since recording the food waste episode both Janet and Emily have really tried to be more conscious of their food waste. They discuss different ways to use your milk before expiry, holding off on your big grocery shop and using up what is in the fridge, and creative ways to eat parts of food that you didn’t think were edible! Food waste can seem overwhelming, but with baby steps in the right direction you will make a difference. Janet and Emily also discuss food sensitivity tests, staying hydrated, plant-based milks and Emily shares a delicious curried lentil and squash recipe!
Weather got you down? This weather has been especially crummy with high winds, and A LOT of rain. Janet & Emily discuss how they stay motivated and spend time outdoors despite the weather. They suggest staying committed, remember the benefits, and dress for the weather and you may be surprised that leaving your warm bed was worth it! Janet and Emily also look at sugar consumption of teenagers, touch on their favourite herbal teas and how to talk to teenagers when their attitude is at a peak.
November already? The year is coming to an end, and very quickly at that! Janet and Emily discuss the importance of living in the now, accepting where you are in your life and working towards positive changes in our lives. Janet & Emily also discuss new flu treatments, eczema and easy desserts!
Janet is going into grandmother mode full force! Janet is watching three of her grandchildren for a week and is prepping so she can spend this valued time with them with little distractions. Catering to their different interests and making sure all her bases are covered will be a challenge – but she knows that it will be worth it in the long run! Emily and Janet also talk about Milk Protein, Natural Laundry Detergent and Roasting Pumpkin Seeds!
Emily is back from a weekend getaway that was spent up north – despite the cold weather her and the family had a great time! Emily shares tips such as, activities for the kids, staying motivated throughout hikes and how meal prepping for a weekend of camping can be a huge help. Emily and Janet also discuss food waste, the flu shot and Halloween candy!
Leaves are changing colour, the temperature is dropping and everyone has their pumpkin spice latte in hand. But are pumpkin spice lattes something that you should be regularly consuming? Janet and Emily look into the ingredients, nutrition and healthier alternatives! While also looking into Fermented Foods, Keto Strips and Flu Essentials!
Janet has been working on a project over the summer – the revision of Discover the Power of Food! As Emily says, it’s a very brief summary of Janet’s life’s work. 48 pages were added, text is easier to read, many more beautiful photos and just overall a more inviting book. Over 1000 edits were made and it is now available to purchase! You can purchase it at any Goodness Me! Location or at GoodnessMe.ca
Happy October! Thanksgiving is right around the corner and Emily and Janet are so excited. Having the family together enjoying a beautiful assortment of foods is a great way to spend the weekend! Traditions and being thankful are important and it’s always good to revisit that annually
This week on Honest To Goodness - Emily and Janet look at Nutrient Deficiencies in North Americans, Sleep Struggles and the trend of Turmeric everything! Janet also shares her recipe for her Super Nourishing Chicken Soup.
School is back in session! On this weeks episode, Emily & Janet talk about Low Carb Diets, ADHD, and School Lunches.
Janet is back from the cottage after the final week of summer wraps up! Janet and Emily touch on what she was up to at the cottage and what she was eating. They also discuss Superfoods, Diva Cups and Breakfast on the go!
Janet is off enjoying the last week of summer, so this week we have a special guest, Sandy Pomeroy! On this week's episode, Emily & Sandy discuss an article where coconut oil was described as being poison and debunk the article together. Emily also hijacks the listener questions, and Sandy shares a delicious recipe from her book Grain-Free Goodness!
On this weeks episode, Janet and Emily discuss picky eaters habits and touch on some solutions, finding time for themselves, and UTIs. They also answer from questions from the audience and talk about what's for dinner in their household!
The word is out! Our own Janet Jacks has been awarded the STAR Woman’s Award by Canadian Grocer. This award recognizes exceptional women who demonstrate influence, innovation, dedication and leadership in the grocery business. What an exciting and very much deserved award, especially when it is on a national level!
Technology Addiction, Natural Sleep Remedies and… Pork Rinds. by Honest To Goodness
Nutrition Lies, Soy Safety, and Just Juice by Honest To Goodness
Pregnancy, Birth, and Life as a Mom by Honest To Goodness
Weekend Snoozing Fast Food Foes & Vegan "Bone" Broths! by Honest To Goodness
Milk Misconceptions, Fat Foods, Simple Snacks
Climate Change, Microgreens, having a Fad Diet Checklist!
Welcome back Emily! After a brief time away to deliver a beautiful baby girl, Jayne, Emily is back with us at Honest to Goodness—and we couldn’t be happier!
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