Protein: the macronutrient everyone’s obsessed with, but could you be overdoing it? If you bought into the buzz and are on a high-protein diet or are concerned about the “dangers” you’ve heard about, you'll want to tune in!
We know protein the key to better blood sugar balance, weight loss and healthy aging, but will too much damage your kidneys, give you gout, or overload your body? Aimee pulls from research and clinical experience to give you the real meal deal in this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition!

Here’s what’s in store:

• The Kidneys & Protein Myth Busted: Why decades of research prove healthy kidneys handle high protein diets just fine.
• Muscle Matters: How protein helps build and maintain muscle at any age—whether you’re 25 or 75—and why this is critical for long-term health.
• The Gout Conundrum: Not all proteins are created equal—what you need to know about purines in protein as well as other foods that can exacerbate gout.
• Protein vs. Other Nutrients: When too much protein might crowd out essential nutrients, and how to tell if you may be getting too much.
• The Numbers You Need: Precise protein recommendations for sedentary adults, active individuals, and aging populations, based upon updated research and methodologies that are yet to be adopted by most nation's recommendations.

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What if your daily cup of coffee from the drive-thru or even your organic grass-fed steak is quietly sabotaging your health? Plastics and their toxic counterparts have invaded everything from our food to our homes, but the good news is, you’re not powerless to fight back. In this hard-hitting episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee takes on the pervasive problem of plastic contamination in our food and environment, breaking down the shocking ways BPA, BPS, phthalates, and other toxins wreak havoc on your health. From hormone disruption and infertility to insulin resistance and increased disease risk, the stakes are high—but so are the opportunities to take control.

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• Why “BPA-free” isn’t the hero you think it is—and how alternatives like BPS and BPF might be even worse.
• The real health risks of phthalates hiding in everything from makeup to fast food.
• How chronic plastic exposure impacts fertility, metabolic health, and even your kids’ cognitive development.
• Why popular detox diets fall short and how to support your body’s natural detox pathways the right way, including the top detox-supporting foods.
• Why sweating, pooping, and hydrating are the detox heroes you never knew you needed.

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Do you feel like you’ve mastered the art of setting New Year’s resolutions but struggle to see them through? Then you're like most of us! In this episode, Aimee provides strategies to prevent your goals from fizzling by February—and teaches you to flip the script to stay consistent, even when life throws chaos your way.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

• The real secret to creating goals that align with who you are—and who you’re becoming.
• Why aiming for “good enough” 80% of the time beats nailing it 100%.
• How to turn your aspirations into achievable, actionable steps.
• The power of planning for obstacles before they derail you.

💬 "If your goal isn’t tied to who you’re becoming, abandoning it will feel easier than sticking with it. But when it’s connected to your values, giving up becomes unthinkable."

Whether you’re aiming to eat more veggies, run a marathon, lose weight or reduce your blood sugar, this episode is packed with strategies to keep you on track and motivated. Because success isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress.

🎧 Listen now and let’s make 2025 the year your goals stick for good!

00:59 Setting Realistic New Year Goals

03:14 Finding Your Motivation

08:21 Overcoming Obstacles

11:40 Breaking Down Goals into Manageable Steps

15:01 The Importance of Flexibility

24:36 Acknowledging Success and Progress

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Think getting more veggies into your diet is impossible with your busy life? Think again. In this episode, Aimee teams up with Carolyn Cohen from the Wellness While Walking podcast to uncover smart, no-nonsense strategies for upping your vegetable game—without losing your sanity.

From managing those “life went sideways” moments to discovering sneaky ways to grab veggies on the go, this conversation is packed with practical advice for real life. Aimee and Carolyn also tackle the challenges of tiny fridges, making convenience foods work for you, and letting go of the pressure to eat perfectly.

Whether you’re a veggie novice or just looking to add more variety, this episode offers actionable tips to help you boost your health without overhauling your routine. Tune in now and start adding more greens to your plate today!

• 5 a Day Guide
• Veghunter app website
• Vibrance Nutrition and Fitness

MORE ON VEGGIES!

• State of the Plate, fruitsandveggies.org
• The Benefits of Eating the Rainbow, healthline.com
• Strong and Bitter Vegetables...Improve Health Status, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Struggling to get more veggies into your meals without sacrificing flavor or convenience? You’re not alone! In this episode, Carolyn Cohen, host of Wellness While Walking, invites Aimee to dish out creative, practical strategies to level up your vegetable game.

From tackling the chaos of a busy lifestyle to spicing up your cooking methods and even making smarter dining-out choices, today's conversation will show you how to make veggies not just tolerable, but totally crave-worthy. Carolyn and Aimee share tips for adding flexibility to your healthy eating routine and reveal how to uncover veggies in the most unexpected places. Whether you’re a veggie newbie or just looking for fresh inspiration, this episode is packed with actionable advice to make healthy eating deliciously sustainable.

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• 5 a Day Guide
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• Gordon Ramsey Video Clip - Salsify
• Health Benefits of Salsify, webmd.com
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Is “everything in moderation” the holy grail of health—or just another dietary myth that’s leading us astray? In this fiery sermon on Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee pulls back the curtain on this so-called sacred advice, challenging its vague, one-size-fits-all gospel with her signature sass and unholy candor.

Aimee lays bare how modern food systems, misleading health guidelines, and the cult of convenience have turned “moderation” into a false idol, exposing how the ambiguity around moderation leaves us wandering in the wilderness of confusion, craving direction and balance.

But salvation is at hand! The real path to dietary enlightenment is one that starts with listening to your body’s wisdom and ends with using tools like lab tests and personal health goals to discover your true north. Along the way, Aimee critiques the food industry and vague government policies, but celebrates Canada’s low-risk alcohol guidelines as a rare beacon of nuanced advice that can be transferred as a starting point for other consumables that need guardrails. Tune in for the unvarnished real talk and take the first step toward writing your own gospel of health. Hallelujah!

Key Takeaways:

• The phrase "Everything in moderation" is often misinterpreted due to its ambiguous nature and lack of a clear definition.
• The Canadian guidelines for alcohol consumption offer a nuanced perspective, highlighting a continuum of risk rather than fixed limits.
• For significant health improvements, it's essential to critically evaluate dietary advice and find what is sustainable and effective for you.
• Personalized health strategies, informed by both internal cues and external data, are necessary to manage or prevent disease effectively.

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Canadian Guidance on Alcohol and Health

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What European habits can we harness to achieve our goals in the coming year? In this episode of "Blasphemous Nutrition," Aimee chats with Dr. Christiane Schroeter to discuss innovative ways to transform aspirations into reality by grounding them in what's doable and essential. In this fun conversation we dissect the art of goal-setting through "petite practices," stressing the importance of nurturing dreams methodically.

This episode delves into Dr. Christiane's unique methodologies, such as "petite practices" and "bistro breaks," to aid individuals in managing their aspirations progressively and without overwhelming themselves. Central to their discussion is the significance of self-awareness, moderation in pursuit ambitions, and the establishment of supportive connections. Tune in to learn how cultivating these small, habitual practices can lead to significant life improvements and help maintain a healthy work-life harmony.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover how "petite practices" allow you to achieve significant goals by managing them in small, actionable steps.
• Understand the importance of prioritization and balance through "bistro breaks."
• Learn how "café connects" facilitate community building and professional collaboration.
• Explore the "ABC Framework" for aligning personal aspirations with strengths and passions.
• Realize the importance of sharing personal wellness practices to foster cultural change towards healthier work-life norms.

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What are the success habits of those who avoid holiday weight gain? Aimee shares her most successful clients' strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the holiday season. Tailored for those recovering from a Type A mindset, she highlighting the importance of both planning and balanced indulgence.

From strategies like starting the day with protein, minimizing depleters such as sugar and caffeine, and maintaining an active lifestyle to the value of mindful eating, preparing for special events without compromising goals, and cultivating an inner "food snob" Aimee adds insight to each success strategy that will allow you to enter the New Year with empowerment instead of regrets.

Key Takeaways:

• Prioritize protein intake early in the day to stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings.
• Minimize depleters: sugar, alcohol, and caffeine, which can lead to overeating and stress.
• Treat holidays as single days, not weeks or months, and return to healthy eating post-celebration.
• Collaborate with family, friends, and coworkers for support and accountability during the season.

Notable Quotes:

• "Holidays are days. They're not weeks, they're not months, but days."
• "My most successful clients treat days in between holiday festivities as they would any other time of year."
• "Shaming and blaming yourself is self sabotage at its finest."

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