Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 5 and 6, 2019 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 the natural treatment of food allergies with Joel Thuna, classic cookbooks with Naomi Bussin, fad diets with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND and creating your fit future self with Kathleen Trotter.

We specifically discuss:

The Natural Treatment of Food Allergies

What is an allergic reaction?

Why is there an increase in food allergies?

Avoiding introduction of allergens

Microbial imbalance

Sun exposure – Vitamin D

Supplements to help with food allergies

Increase your biome – probiotics

Milk Thistle

Omega 3 Oils

Classic Cookbooks

“Mastering The Art of French Cooking”

“The Silver Palate Cookbook”

“The Joy of Cooking”

“Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking”

“The Moosewood Cookbooks”

“Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone”

“The Breakfast Cookbook”

“Wholegrain Mornings”

Deborah Madison, Mark Bittman, Dori Greenspan, Deb Perelman, Melissa Clark

What to look for in a cookbook

Fad Diets

Keto diet – based on fat

Paleo diet

dieting as a short term solution

Low fat diets …are out

Intermittent Fasting

Weight loss as a lifestyle decision – reducing carbohydrates/sugar

SOUL SEGMENT: Fulfillment

Creating Your Fit Future Self

Create a unique strategy that works for you

Exercise, diet and mindset mix

Every opportunity is an opportunity of growth and learning

The only failure is not trying

Consistency and convenience