Food and inflammation is a hot (get it) topic at the moment.Like all hot topics, it’s encouraged a lot of silly people to say a lot of silly things. But not me! I’m almost never silly. Listen to this podcast to get the information and nuance you deserve, so you can actually make some positive changes to your health without the fearmongering. Time Stamps00:00 Introduction to Diet and Inflammation03:45 Factors in the Diet that Promote Inflammation06:42 The Dietary Inflammation Index09:04 The Ro...

It’s a myth that needs its own podcast. We are busting one final gym myth - is fasted training better for fat loss? You might be surprised!Time Stamps00:00 Introduction and Overview04:29 The Role of Glycogen in Fasting08:10 Fat Oxidation vs. Fat Loss13:28 The Impact of Fasted Training on Body Composition27:15 Determining the Need for Pre-Workout Meals Based on Exercise Intensity31:36 Conclusion and Next StepsClick me for show notes!

If you’ve ever had a weight loss goal, I suspect you’ve tried to eat a bit less, for a long block of time. Either an arbitrary block of time like 8 or 12 weeks, or just until you “hit your goal”. Whilst there’s nothing overly wrong with this, it’s certainly not the only way. In fact, how you structure your calorie deficit across the days, weeks and months of your fat loss phase can significantly impact your likelihood of success. Have a listen to discover some other ways you can try...

Constipation is not a fun time, and although there are lots of broad and important strategies that can help manage it, sometimes you just need that final thing to push it over the edge. Enter kiwifruit. It’s got a few tricks up its sleeve that just might help you get relief!Click me for show notes!

There is a lot of chatter on social media about nutrition and its impact on mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Some of the chatter is great. Some of the chatter is rubbish. Luckily, we’ve got Jenna here today to tell us exactly what impact diet and nutrition can have on these disorders, and also what happens when these claims go too far..Time Stamps00:00 Introduction and Why Mental Health is Important08:29 The Mediterranean Diet and Gut-Brain Axis13:08 The SMILES Trial a...

I get lots of protein questions, which is good because it’s important.But if you listen to this episode, you probably won’t have any more questions. You’ll know how much you need, how to space it out, and where to find it. Huzzah!Click me for show notes! Time Stamps00:00 Introduction to Protein and its Importance05:14 Determining Protein Targets Based on Body Composition15:10 Debunking Myths: Protein Absorption and Kidney Health

I’m so sick of talking about these I made AI write this:In this episode, Jono discusses seed oils and addresses the claims made about their health effects. He explains what seed oils are, where they come from, and the major claims against them. Jono debunks the idea that seed oils are unhealthy due to their production process, highlighting that the evidence does not support this claim. He also examines the link between seed oil consumption and inflammation, concluding that the evidence does n...

Navigating hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause is a natural part of a woman's life, however it is unfortunately a topic that either seems to be 1. Ignored or 2. Riddled with misinformation So I sat down with Kat to cut through all that BS and figure out what’s actually important, and what’s not Click me for show notes! Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:00 Understanding Perimenopause 05:05 Nutrition for Bone Health 07:33 Nutrition for Heart Health 09:12 No...

You may have heard of fibre, but have you heard of resistant starch? It’s an extra nifty fibre that your gut bugs actually love, with some surprising sources that may just be hiding right under your nose. Have a listen for some very, very easy ways to improve your gut health! Click me for show notes!

Jenna is back to bust some of her least favourite gym nutrition myths. The gym nutrition space is filled with TONS of garbage marketing and information, so she’s here to unpack them all and give you the information you actually need! Click me for show notes! Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Protein Shakes 08:28 Protein Absorption 15:38 BCAAs 23:10 IIFYM

Iron is a notoriously tricky nutrient to get right. It can be tough to include enough in your diet and even then your iron levels may still not be where you want them to be In this episode I’ll talk through all of the things that might be impacting your iron levels, from iron loss, low dietary iron, poor absorption to increased inhibition, as well as a few tips about iron supplementation and iron infusions If you or someone you know is struggling with their iron levels, give this a...

Not everyone should be using the scales. But, if you’re someone who does use them, please listen to this episode. Using the scales may seem simple (you just step on them, right?) but there are a few VERY IMPORTANT factors that can influence just how useful or useless the scales can be Click me for show notes!  Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:00 The Divisiveness of Scales 02:29 How to Use the Scales 03:55 The Importance of Timing 04:26 Frequency of Weigh-ins 06:23 The Fluctuations of...

Beans and legumes are some of the cheapest, healthiest foods we have available to us, so it makes sense to try and include them more often in our diet This can unfortunately come with a few unwanted painful or smelly side effects… But I’ve got two hacks you can use to reduce the chances of that happening, so you can start including these nutritional powerhouses more often! Click me for show notes! 

Overeating is a very normal, natural thing to do, but it can leave you feeling a bit yuck Here are some quick tips to help you get back feeling better, sooner Click me for show notes!

The eternal struggle! Surely organic food MUST be healthier than non-organic food, right? RIGHT?! Well look, there’s actually a little more nuance required to answer this question properly. Nuance I can’t quite fit in a podcast episode description. But I CAN fit it into a podcast episode! So listen up Click me for show notes! 

Whether you're on the path to parenthood or simply curious about optimising your well-being, today’s episode with Stefanie Valakas from The Dietologist has something for you. We chat through when someone should consider adjusting their diet to support fertility, what things they should be considering, prenatal supplements & the difference between folic acid and folate (and whether this matters!) Click me for show notes!

Shift work can be tough.  Eating effectively on shift can be even tougher.  Fortunately, Kat is here to help! She’s been a nurse for over 10 years AND she’s a dietitian, so if anyone can give you nutrition advice (with a side of experience), it’s her.   Click me for show notes!

There’s lots of “information” floating around out there about when you should and shouldn’t eat.  Some people say it doesn’t matter when you eat. Some people say you shouldn’t eat after Xpm. Join me for some nuance! Click me for show notes! 

If you’ve ever done a CrossFit class you’ll know they can be… rough. Unfortunately, lots of people make things harder than they need to by missing some simple but important steps in their nutrition. So today I’m chatting to Sports Dietitian and Crossfit Coach Jenna Stein to get all the info to help you beat the person next to you, every single session.  Click me for show notes! 

I very, very, very regularly get asked what the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist is.  And as a dietitian… I don’t exactly know! So I chatted to Alex Thomas from Sports Nutrition Australia, because he’s smart, and he does. Have a listen to find out exactly what the difference is, and who might be the best fit for you. Click me for show notes! 

The world of food and mental health is a messy one.  On one side, we have lots of evidence suggesting that food does have an impact on mental health. On the other side we have people suggesting that avoiding sugar will cure your depression. Oh boy.  Enter Dr. Nicole Lippman-Barile. She’s a clinical psychologist who’ll help you cut through the noise and figure out what the relationship between diet and mental health ACTUALLY is.  Click me for show notes!

Whether you’re struggling with your body image or you’re completely unfamiliar with the term, Dr Emilia Thompson is here to unpack everything you need to know. We chat about whether a positive body image is attainable for everyone, some very practical tools to help you improve your body image, and how body image and dieting are interrelated.  We also chat about a lot of other helpful things, but you’re just going to have to listen to find those out.  Click me for show notes!

There has recently been a huge amount of buzz about the World Health Organisations updates on aspartame, a non-nutritive or “artificial” sweetener. Some of the headlines have been… interesting. If you want to know what’s ACTUALLY going on, have a listen to this where I’ll quickly unpack what’s actually going on, and let you know what to worry about. Click me for show notes!