Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 14 and 15, 2020 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we discuss bone and joint health with Dr. Gordon Chang, whether mindfulness can save the world with Tracey Soghrati, cooking with an instant pot with Naomi Bussin and getting ready to exercise outdoors with Stacy Irvine.

We specifically discuss:

Bone and Joint Health

Osteoporosis

Weight bearing exercise

Calcium and Vitamin D

Controlling the breakdown of the bone

Minerals and nutrients

The Keto diet

Calcium levels in your blood

Testing for bone density

Vitamin B complex

Anti-Oxidants

Trace minerals

Can Mindfulness Save the World?

Mindful people making thoughtful choices

What is mindfulness?

Are people overwhelmed?

Practice open awareness

Over-consumption

Mindful eating

Vegetarianism and climate change

Energy use and transportation

Cooking With and Instant Pot

What is an Instant Pot?

Cooking dried beans and legumes

Braising meat

Home made yogurt

Dinner In an Instant - Melissa Clark

The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook - Nisha Vora

The Instant Pot Bible - Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarborough

An environmentally friendly way to cook

Getting Ready To Exercise Outdoors for Spring

Exercise outdoors

Shifting environments and equipment

Stabilizing ankles

Balance and ankle strength

Layering you clothing

Warm ups

Reflective clothing

Pace yourself