It’s hard to escape the protein craze! From protein bars and powders to even protein water, it seems like every food is getting a high-protein makeover. But how much protein do we actually need, and how much of this is just hype? This week on Healthy Habits, Happy Homes, we sit down with Dr. Stuart…

September 2026- April 2027 Join us this season, with returning co-hosts Manahil & Heemani as they dive into a variety of topics with expert guests. Click each tile to access podcast episode.

To kick off the new season of Healthy Habits, Happy Homes, we’re jumping into an awesome conversation with Nicole Puffer, a classically trained chef, food educator, and mom of four! In this episode, we chat about how to get kids involved in the kitchen, why food literacy matters, and practical ways parents can make cooking…

September 2024- April 2025 Join podcast hosts, Tamara and Marciane as they continue to explore interesting topics! Click each tile to access each episode. 

September 2025- April 2026 Join us this season, with new co-hosts Manahil & Heemani as they dive into a variety of topics with expert guests. Click each tile to access podcast episode.

Read here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/canadian-researchers-find-link-between-circadian-genetics-obesity-risk-in-children/ According to researchers from the University of Guelph’s “Guelph Family Health Study” (GFHS), clock genes are a subset of circadian rhythm-related genes that control what occurs inside a cell and operate on a 24-hour schedule. In their study published in the Nutrients journal in June, they discovered that certain gene variations linked with sleep may…

From the University of Guelph News Article: Guelph Family Health Study Finds New Indicator of Obesity Risk in Children – U of G News New research from the Guelph Family Health Study (GFHS) has found circadian rhythm-related genes could influence the risk of obesity in children, showing an important connection between sleep and eating behaviour. Prior…

We are excited to present a special episode as the final episode of our season! This episode was created by fourth-year nutrition students at the University of Guelph as part of their Nutrition Communication course and was selected as the top podcast episode. Tune in to hear this fantastic episode from students Dawn and Daniel…

As warmer weather approaches, so does tick season. In this episode, we’re joined by researcher Justin Wood. Justin works at the University of Guelph’s Magnotta Lyme Disease Research Laboratory and is the founder of Geneticks, where he focuses on developing diagnostics for tick-borne diseases and advancing pathogen research. In this episode, we take a deep…

You may have noticed new labels popping up on some of your favourite snacks, but what are they, what do they actually mean, and how can they help you make more informed choices? In this episode of Healthy Habits, Happy Homes, we break down everything you need to know about front-of-package labelling in Canada. Joined…