The OzFITS study is the first-of-its-kind Australian-wide survey of infant and toddler feeding practices and food intake . In this podcast, we’re joined by Dr Merryn Netting to talk through the key findings of the study, including Australia’s breastfeeding rates , l ow iron intakes and an alarmingly high proportion of calories coming from discretionary foods . Merryn explores practical ways dietitians can support parents to strike a healthy balance with snacks and include more iron rich foods in...
Jul 22, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency (PEI) has a profound negative impact on quality of life – but a simple treatment called pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) can make a huge difference. Tune in to this engaging conversation with dietitian Lauren Atkins to learn the what and why of this under-recognised condition , as well as the important role dietitians play in managing it. Lauren also covers the nutritional consequences of PEI , how she effectively educates patients to use PERT and th...
Jul 15, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Nutrition is integral to a healthy pregnancy and breastfeeding journey – and recently, research has cracked open the importance of choline for mums-to-be . With a staggering 99% of pregnant and breastfeeding women not eating enough of this essential nutrient, Dr Joanna McMillan joins us in our latest podcast to share practical guidance on meeting daily choline requirements . Jo also uncovers the latest Australian research on choline and highlights why eggs are egg-celent fodder for expecting mot...
Jul 01, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Join us and NBC’s Today Show nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer to dive into the ever-changing research on dietary patterns for weight management . In this webinar, Joy, Dr. Amy Goss and Christine Tenekjian explore the notion that one size does not fit all when it comes to the scales. What really works? Where do ‘good’ and ‘bad’ fats fit in, and how do they impact weight and health? And what tactics are useful in helping patients adapt and succeed with their culture in mind? Tune in to hear t...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 126
After making his way up the university ranks over almost two decades, Dr Tim Crowe decided to take a leap towards a new nutrition niche – and he’s now one of the most prolific media dietitians in Australia . In our latest podcast, we sat down with Tim to hear his story of taking the bold jump into becoming his own boss and starting his business, Thinking Nutrition . Tim touches on the challenges he faced transitioning from a full-time academic to a full-time nutrition communicator , and shares h...
Jun 17, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 125
“You are the builder of your power,” says Kemi Nekvapil, one of Australia’s leading credentialled coaches for female executives and entrepreneurs. In this podcast, Kemi shares a snippet of her inspiring story of finding her power , and empowering others. We cover Kemi’s five-step framework for power , and discuss do-able ways to become more present and get more delight in your day-to-day . For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/...
May 16, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 124
A healthy diet with a low environmental impact is the ultimate goal – but many of the common suggestions to achieve this are overly simplified. The current Australian evidence suggests there are two key areas for improving the sustainability of our food supply: production and reducing food waste both in and out of the home. In this podcast, we’re joined by Dr Brad Ridoutt and Dr Gilly Hendrie to uncover the new research in the sustainability arena and explore the idea that eating healthily doesn...
Apr 22, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the third most abundant component of human breast milk, and scientific research is slowly recognising their importance in infant health and development . Tune in to this fascinating chat with Professor Lars Bode to learn about the potential health benefits of HMOs and how and why their composition varies between women across the globe. Professor Bode also dives into the possible applications of synthetic versions of HMOs for pre-term infants and touches on ...
Apr 01, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Join us and NBC’s Today Show nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer to discuss the current recommendations for type 2 diabetes and how to really make them work for patients from various cultural backgrounds . In this podcast, Joy speaks to diabetes experts Angela Ginn-Meadow, RD, RN, CDCES and Kathaleen Briggs Early, PhD, RDN, CDCES about the lifestyle factors RDNs should consider when looking for the best outcomes for their patients. Angela and Kathaleen provide practical meal planning tips for ...
Mar 25, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 121
The arena of sustainability is a complex one – and oversimplifying it by encouraging our clients to eat less animal foods and more plant foods is not the answer . Instead of nitpicking single foods or food groups, the most powerful ways our clients can eat more sustainably are by avoiding overconsumption and minimising food waste . In this podcast, Dr Joanna McMillan dives into new sustainability research that combines the environmental and nutritional qualities of different foods in the Austral...
Mar 18, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Stacey Dunn-Emke is the quintessential nutrition trailblazer . She’s got a long list of achievements under her belt, but one of the most impressive is that she created her own online business, Nutrition Jobs , well before the rise of cyberspace. Her career has even seen her make an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show ! In this podcast, long-time friends Maree Ferguson and Stacey Dunn-Emke sit down to chat through Stacey’s career journey , which highlights the importance of collaboration and bui...
Mar 11, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 119
A cheeky email that started with ‘I want your life!!’ was the first step towards Jenny Westerkamp landing her dream job as the Team Nutritionist at the Chicago Bulls . In addition to being in her fifth season working with the Bulls, Jenny also runs her business, All Access Dietetics which provides coaching, exam prep and career resources to aspiring dietitians. In this episode, Jenny describes the role mentors have played in her career success , how she landed her dream job and the journey of ov...
Mar 04, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 118
It is now well-known that fibre has many benefits beyond just ‘keeping you regular’ – but the average Australian consumes only 60 to 80 percent of the recommended daily fibre quota . To learn more about prebiotic fibre and its role in gut and overall health , we sat down with dietitian and CEO of NRAUS, Dr Flavia Fayet-Moore. In the podcast, Flavia dives into the findings from her team’s research on fibre , explains how prebiotics, like inulin, can change the microbiome and shares the impact of ...
Feb 01, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Do you have patients who experience symptoms of digestive discomfort after consuming dairy? Patients who struggle to digest dairy could be lactose intolerant or, in some cases, experience sensitivity to a compound found in cows’ milk called A1 protein . Leading gut health expert and dietitian Andrea Hardy joins us in this podcast to delve into the science behind this condition. She also highlights the difference between lactose intolerance and lactose maldigestion , and explains the key interven...
Jan 31, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 115
The results are in: six in ten Australians don’t eat enough fibre . That’s a real shame, because adequate fibre intake is essential for digestive health , and eating enough can reduce the risk of several chronic diseases . In this podcast, dietitian Joanna Baker discusses how prebiotic fibre differs from other fibres and probiotics , and its specific role in supporting gut health . Joanna also touches on which patients benefit from boosting their prebiotic intake and debunks some the most common...
Jan 31, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 114
One in four Australians (that’s more than six million people!) are affected by constipation. With many different causes and types of constipation now identified, managing this uncomfortable condition is more complex than we once thought. No longer is the remedy just increasing fibre and fluid intake and doing more exercise, science is now discovering how pre- and pro-biotics can play a role in getting bowels moving. In this podcast, dietitian Sandra Mikhail explains how she ‘makes poo talk sound...
Jan 31, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 112
There is *huge* potential for probiotics to support our health and wellbeing . Scientific research has linked their consumption with improved gut and immune function , and has even been shown to support the specific health concerns of infants, young children and women. In this podcast, Nicole Dynan (aka ‘The Gut Health Dietitian’) deep dives into the world of probiotics to give you practical strategies for using probiotics with your patients. Nicole explains where to find trusted information on ...
Jan 31, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 113
One in ten Australians have non-coeliac wheat intolerance and one in 70 have coeliac disease. If you have a patient in either basket, how can you help them meet their total fibre and prebiotic needs when so many gluten-containing wholegrains are off the menu? Tune into this podcast with Advanced APD and gluten-free nutrition guru Dr Kim Faulkner-Hogg to learn the answer! Kim touches on the most common misconceptions about gluten free diets and provides practical tips for fibre-filled, prebiotic-...
Jan 31, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 111
At least 50% us have gut problems some of the time, and about 15% of people experience chronic gut issues. Excitingly, new research is shining the spotlight on the power of probiotics in the gut health space. In this podcast with Dr Joanna McMillan, we discuss what defines these transient visitors to the gut, the importance of using evidence-based strains for specific ailments and how much is enough. Joanna also touches on the differences between probiotic supplements and foods that contain prob...
Jan 31, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Recent consumer research found that only 17% of people had a good understanding of what probiotics do for our gut and few knew where to find good everyday sources. In this podcast with Jaime Rose Chambers, we plunge into the myths that surround these gut-loving goodies so you can help your patients improve their gut health . Do all fermented foods contain probiotics ? Can probiotics change your gut microbiome ? And are all probiotics the same ? Tune in to find out! Jamie also explains how to spo...
Jan 31, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 116
With the increasing focus on sustainable diets, how does this translate into consumer behaviour when making food choices and what are some practical messages that can make a real difference? In this podcast, Dr Joanna McMillan sits down with CSIRO researcher, Dr Brad Ridoutt and the CEO of Pollinate, Howard Parry-Husbands to discuss what the latest science tells us from an Australian perspective, what consumers are thinking and, most importantly, doing. Brad unpacks the complexity of sustainable...
Jan 22, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 109
While Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN) is a first-line treatment for Crohn’s disease in a paediatric setting, it is used less frequently in adults. To learn more about EEN in adults , DC’s Jane Winter sat down with Advanced APD and Advanced Gastroenterology and ICU Team Leader, Liz Purcell. In the podcast, Liz pinpoints who is most likely to benefit from EEN , the considerations for a potential EEN patient and the key factors influencing treatment compliance . Liz also offers her top tips for e...
Dec 03, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 108
As dietitians, we know that nutrition plays a critical role in cancer care - but nutrition is only one part of the clinical care puzzle . For our latest podcast, we’re joined by Jenelle Loeliger, Louise Moodie and Lauren Atkins from the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia’s (COSA) nutrition group. Jenelle, Louise and Lauren discuss screening, assessment and treatment of cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia across the hospital, private practice and rural settings. They also highlight the...
Nov 26, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Dr Anne Voss has had nothing short of an incredible career : from starting out in a hospital and working her way into research , to completing her PhD and most recently, editing the 2nd edition of Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice . In this podcast, Maree Ferguson sits down with Anne to discuss her remarkable career journey … including a stint where they got to work together at a medical nutrition company! Anne explains why she is so passionate about oncology and shares the many challenge...
Nov 19, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Can the food we eat truly influence our mental health and mood? In this podcast, DC’s Jane Winter sits down with Dr Wolfgang Marx from The Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University to find out! In the episode, Wolfgang explores the latest on the influence of diet on the gut and brain . He touches on different buzz words in the world of gut health, like pre- and probiotics, polyphenols and fermented foods , and explains how these impact mental health. He also highlights the importance of a heal...
Nov 12, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Can certain foods help reduce depression and anxiety , while improving overall mood ? Join us and NBC’s Today Show nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer, RDN, to find out! In this accredited webinar, Joy speaks to psychiatric culinary-medicine specialist April Hackert, RDN, and Meghan Hockey, APD, from the Food and Mood Centre about the impact of nutrition on emotional, psychological and social well-being . April and Meghan will also share practical food-based protocols you can use while counsel...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 104
What does science say about intermittent fasting ? Is it an effective weight management tool ? Does it have applications in other health conditions? And how does it impact those who suffer from disordered eating ? Join us and NBC’s Today Show nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer, RDN, to find out! In this accredited webinar, Joy speaks to researcher Dr Sofia Cienfuegos , RDN, and Cleveland Clinic’s Julia Zumpano , RDN, about the pros and cons of intermittent fasting within dietetic practice. So...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Leading Australian chef and restaurateur Luke Mangan has cooked in some interesting places over the course of his decades-long career, but it wasn’t until recently that he could add ‘hospitals’ to that list. While it has been a learning curve, Luke says that it really isn’t any different to the way in which he has always approached cooking – pick fresh produce, cook it simply and serve it well . Sally McCray, Director of Dietetics and Foodservices at Mater Group in Brisbane has had plenty of exp...
Oct 22, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Chris Brady was a fit, healthy, hard-working exercise physiologist until five months ago when his life changed drastically within a five-day period. Chris was diagnosed with tongue cancer in a dentist appointment, and quickly went from being a clinician to a patient. In this podcast, Chris explains how the dietitians in his treatment team were far more than just a resource to help him with his food intake. We’re also joined by his dietitian, Teresa Brown who touches on her experience working wit...
Oct 15, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Nine years after Dietitian Connection was born from a lightbulb moment, we now have a global audience of over 34,000 dietitians . Maree Ferguson was the one-woman driving force behind DC for its first few years, until Kate Agnew came along and worked under Maree’s wing. Kate’s first big project was to build the Dietitian Connection podcast – and now, 100 episodes later , Kate and Maree sit down to commemorate the tremendous milestone . In this podcast, the pair discuss the rollercoaster of life ...
Oct 08, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 100
