Summer is peak produce season, and Michelle and Kevin are celebrating everything that makes local, seasonal food so special.

From roadside farm stands and farmers' markets to berry picking, apple orchards, and childhood memories of fresh-picked sweet corn, this episode explores the joy of reconnecting with where our food comes from. Michelle and Kevin discuss why seasonal fruits and vegetables often taste dramatically better than their out-of-season counterparts, how freshness can impact nutrient content, and why supporting local farmers benefits both communities and consumers.

The conversation highlights some of Canada's best summer produce, including strawberries, cherries, peaches, melons, tomatoes, sweet corn, cucumbers, asparagus, peas, and more. Along the way, they share personal stories about gardening, family traditions, and helping children understand the connection between food and the land.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why seasonal produce often has superior flavour and texture
• How storage and transportation can affect certain nutrients
• Which nutrients are most sensitive to time and handling
• The benefits of buying from local farms and farmers' markets
• Why vine-ripened fruits and vegetables taste better
• How to help kids build a stronger connection to food
• Practical ways to enjoy more seasonal produce throughout the summer

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Michelle and Kevin explore the connection between nutrition, skin health and sun exposure.

While sunscreen remains the most important tool for protecting your skin from UV damage, research suggests that a nutrient-rich diet can help improve your skin's natural resilience. Michelle explains how antioxidants, carotenoids, polyphenols, and other plant compounds found in fruits, vegetables, and whole foods may support skin health, reduce oxidative stress, and help the body recover from sun exposure.

The conversation also examines the potential impact of ultra-processed foods on inflammation and skin aging, why "eating the rainbow" matters, and how a whole-food, plant-centered diet can benefit your skin from the inside out.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How nutrition supports skin health and resilience
• The role of antioxidants, carotenoids, and polyphenols
• Why fruits and vegetables may help reduce oxidative stress
• The connection between processed foods, inflammation, and skin aging
• Whether vitamin E supplements protect your skin
• Why whole foods often outperform isolated supplements
• How nutrition and sunscreen work together for better sun protection

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Summer is here, and so are the questions: Do people with darker skin need sunscreen? Is sunscreen safe? Are chemical sunscreens harmful? And what about mineral sunscreens?

Michelle and Kevin separate sunscreen facts from fiction. Michelle shares a personal story about a severe sunburn during the Camino de Santiago and explains how her father's experience with skin cancer changed her perspective on sun safety.

Together, they explore what the global scientific evidence says about sunscreen effectiveness, common concerns about chemical ingredients, the differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens, and why proper application matters more than most people realize. They also discuss reef-safe sunscreen, UV exposure risks in Canada, protective clothing, eye protection, and practical tips for staying safe in the sun.

Topics covered:

• Does sunscreen really prevent skin cancer?
• Do people with darker skin need sunscreen?
• Chemical vs. mineral sunscreen
• Ingredients to watch for on sunscreen labels
• Reef-safe sunscreen and environmental concerns
• Health Canada sun safety recommendations
• UV protection for your eyes
• Common sunscreen mistakes and how to avoid them

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