High protein. Stevia-sweetened. No added sugar. All natural. Food labels are everywhere, but do they actually mean what we think they mean?

In this episode of feelgoodery, Kyle decodes the most common food label claims in Canada, explains the “health halo” effect that tricks all of us, and covers what to watch for (and what not to stress too much about) next time you’re in the grocery store.

In this episode:

• What “high protein” really means in Canada (the protein rating system), and why high protein doesn’t mean low sugar
• Why “stevia-sweetened” products are allowed to contain other types of sweetens - and which type are used, and which are the biggest bloat offenders
• Egg labels decoded: conventional, enriched colony, free run, free range, organic and omega-3, and what they actually say about how hens live
• Why “no added sugar” isn’t the same as low sugar, and the one word that means no sweeteners at all
• Why gluten-free can be harder on your blood sugar, and the hidden corn issue
• What “all natural” actually means according to the CFIA
• Why “light” olive oil isn’t lower in calories
• “Product of Canada” vs. “Made in Canada”: which one supports Canadian farmers
• Canada’s new front-of-package “High in” nutrition symbol, and a quick system for reading any label
• Kyle’s beet, lemon and ginger reset drink

Resources mentioned:

• Health Canada: Front-of-package nutrition symbol: what the new “High in” symbol means and which foods are exempt

New here? feelgoodery is your weekly space for feeling good without pretending everything’s fine: nutrition, mindset, and real strategies for showing up for yourself. It’s hosted by Kyle Buchanan (Broadcaster, Speaker, Certified Nutritional Practitioner, Resident Wellness Contributor on Canada’s The Morning Show and host of The Exhale on SiriusXM) and his live studio dog Sam.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult with your healthcare provider.

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We know oral health matters, but most of us don’t give it the respect it deserves . . today might change that.

Because on this episode of feelgoodery, Kyle sits down with Dr. James Goolnik, one of the world’s leading holistic dentists, to talk about what your mouth can reveal about the rest of your body, why some early cavities don’t have to end with a drill.

PLUS - which popular oral care trends are actually worth it (and which are marketing BS).

In this episode:

• What holistic dentistry is, and how it differs from regular dentistry
• Why Dr. James says your dentist can spot signs of over 57 health conditions in the mouth - and how he’s spotted pregnancies before his patients knew
• How stress and poor sleep show up in your mouth (clenching, grinding, and the signs you can check yourself when you wake up)
• Sleep apnea warning signs, and why to check your overnight oxygen on your wearable
• How early tooth decay can be reversed - and why snacking frequency matters as much as sugar
• Can you rebuild enamel? Hydroxyapatite toothpaste, nano vs. micro, and why you shouldn’t rinse after brushing
• Is sparkling water bad for your teeth?
• Receding gums, CoQ10, and whether red light devices for the mouth actually work
• How to choose a toothpaste: abrasiveness (RDA), whitening, charcoal, fluoride and hydroxyapatite
• Should you wait 30 minutes to brush after eating?
• Rapid fire: charcoal toothpaste, oil pulling, mouth taping and tongue scraping (and why he says to scrape before bed)
• The one small change that can make the biggest difference to your oral health
• Today’s feelgood thing

Sites mentioned:

• Dr. James Goolnik - holistic dentist at Optimal Dental Health in London, and author of Brush and Kick Sugar
• Kyle's SiriusXM Show (click play, and it'll take you to the 3-month free sign in option!)

New here? feelgoodery is your weekly space for feeling good without pretending everything’s fine - nutrition, mindset, and real strategies for showing up for yourself. Hosted by Kyle Buchanan (Broadcaster, Speaker, Certified Nutritional Practitioner, Resident Wellness contributor on Canada’s The Morning Show & host of The Exhale on SiriusXM), and his live-studio dog Sam.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for professional medical or dental advice. Please always consult with your health care provider.

Follow along: Instagram @itskyleb | New episodes weekly

The internet is full of wellness trends, and some of them are wild. In this quick episode of feelgoodery, Kyle Buchanan looks at two you might be seeing right now, standing on Epsom salts for better sleep and the Japanese walking method, and sorts out what's actually backed by research, what isn't, and whether either one is worth your time

In this episode:

• The Epsom salt foot trend: what people are doing, what they're claiming (lower cortisol, less inflammation, better sleep), and where the evidence falls short
• Why a slow, sensory bedtime ritual can still improve your sleep - even if the explanation going around online isn't correct
• The Japanese walking method (interval walking training): how to do it - 3 minutes at a comfortable pace, 3 minutes fast, for 30 minutes
• What the original Japanese studies found
• Kyle's ratings
• Today's feelgood thing:

Studies mentioned:

• Effects of High-Intensity Interval Walking Training on Physical Fitness and Blood Pressure in Middle-Aged and Older People — the original Japanese study (Nemoto et al., Mayo Clinic Proceedings) comparing no walking, steady moderate walking, and interval walking

New here? feelgoodery is your weekly space for feeling good without pretending everything's fine - nutrition, mindset, and real strategies for showing up for yourself, hosted by Kyle Buchanan (Broadcaster, Speaker, Certified Nutritional Practitioner, Resident Wellness contributor on Canada's The Morning Show & host of The Exhale on SiriusXM), and his live-studio dog Sam.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and isn't a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult with your health care provider.

Follow along: Instagram @itskyleb | New episodes weekly