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Healthy Habits Happy Homes

Healthy Habits Happy Homes

Written by: Guelph Family Health Study
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 Healthy Habits, Happy Homes is a podcast brought to you by the Guelph Family Health Study, sharing evidence-based advice, practical tips, and expert insights on a wide range of health topics for you and your family. Alongside hosts Heemani and Manahil, graduate students at the University of Guelph, each episode features interviews with experts across a range of interdisciplinary health topics. Together, they break down research, explore real-world applications, and answer your burning health questions - making the science behind healthy habits accessible and actionable.All rights reserved
Episodes
  • Student Spotlight Episode: All Things Fibre

    Student Spotlight Episode: All Things Fibre
    May 11 2026
    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 they dive into all things fibre!
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    17 mins
  • Being Safe Outdoors: Tips When it Comes to Ticks

    Being Safe Outdoors: Tips When it Comes to Ticks
    Apr 21 2026
    As warmer weather approaches, so does tick season. In this episode, we are 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 dive into ticks, Lyme disease, and practical ways to protect ourselves and our families while continuing to enjoy time outdoors this summer.
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    39 mins
  • Don’t Judge a Snack by its Cover... or Should You?

    Don’t Judge a Snack by its Cover... or Should You?
    Mar 24 2026
    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 by PhD candidate, Emily Ziraldo, from the University of Toronto, we explore what these labels are designed to do, how to interpret them, and what they mean for your everyday food decisions. Whether you’re grocery shopping for your family or just curious about the changes on store shelves, this episode will help you feel more confident navigating nutrition labels.
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    24 mins
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