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Need To Know Nutrition

Have you tried to search for nutrition and diet facts, then all of sudden: BOOM, you're bombarded with conflicting, unreliable and confusing information?! Well no more. If you’re passionate about your health, have a craving for reliable nutritional information or just want to hear some really awesome food facts, then this is the podcast for you. Each week, join Clinical Nutritionist Belinda Martinella (The Travelling Nutritionist Australia) as she shares a fun (factual), interesting (peer-reviewed) nutritional smorgasbord. Belinda is sifting through the nutritional-jargon so you don’t have to. Need to know nutrition: only the good stuff!
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Episodes

Sexual Health, Libido and Yoni Care with Jennalea McInnes

Incredibly knowledgable, earth loving, health hacking, ocean obsessed Clinical Nutritionist and Yogi Jeannalea McInnes joins me in this episode. We talk all things yoni health (the womb and female organs of generation), how to increase your libido and how to keep everything healthy down there. It's all about nutrition and lifestyle when it comes to sexual health - I basically stopped wearing underwear after this episode and I hope you do too! Prepare to be amazed with Jennalea.

Oct 27, 202025 min

Overcome Stress & Anxiety with Holistic Nutritionist Erin Bosanquet

It is my absolute pleasure to introduce Erin Bosanquet: a Clinical Nutritionist and gut healing specialist with a passion for helping women overcome stress and anxiety. Erin shares with us her journey to becoming a Nutritionist, the common health concerns she is presented with professionally and some very useful tips when it comes to anxiety management through nutrition. I know you'll enjoy your time with Erin on Need To Know Nutrition.

Oct 26, 202022 min

Pro Sports and Fitness Model Tammi Lou

In today's episode we dive headfirst into the glitz and glam of the sport and fitness industry. Pro model Tammi Lou takes us behind the scenes as she shares her journey from gym instructor and personal trainer to representing Australia in Orlando, Florida. Tam shares the success, the pain and the pleasure when it comes to nutritional health and her career thus far. If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes, then wonder no more - it's an all access pass on Need To Know Nutrition....

Oct 21, 202026 min

Managing Fussy Eating - Children

Fussy little eaters - do you know one? Do you have one living under your roof? Perhaps one of your nieces, nephews or grandchildren are a little fussy. As a parent, we all want our children to eat their fruits and vegetables so they can grow up to be healthy and strong...but the reality is, this doesn't always happen. It's time to learn some great tips and tricks to manage picky eaters and to make meal times fun again.

Sep 29, 202012 min

Cravings

Do you ever have intense cravings for a particular type of food (or foods)? When do they happen? Why do they happen? This episode uncovers the truth about cravings: why we have them, what's happening in the body when cravings hit and ways we can reduce unwanted cravings. Strap in for this short, sharp (and always delicious) episode of Need to Know Nutrition.

Sep 23, 202012 min

Sports Nutrition

How can the foods we eat improve athletic performance? Do we really need protein shakes? Whether you're a professional athlete or you simply enjoy a few hours of exercise in your week, this episode is for you. Learn some great tips on fueling your body, avoiding injury, improving strength and increasing muscle recovery. Sports nutrition is important for all types of athletes.

Sep 15, 202024 min

Increase Your Energy Levels

We know that the food we eat is fuel for our bodies, but what you may not know is that there are specific nutrients that your body needs in order to make energy efficiently. This episode is a factual and delicious insight into how energy is made in the body, the foods and nutrients we need to consume for consistent energy and also the things you can do right now to improve your energy levels. Put the 'spring' back in your step and the 'pzaz' back into your life.

Sep 08, 202017 min

Talking Sh*t - Your Poo!

Have you ever wondered what your poo is trying to tell you? You can tell a lot about your health just by looking into the toilet before you give it a flush. Your poo can tell you if you should adjust your diet, drink more water, focus on gut health or perhaps consult your primary healthcare professional. In this episode, learn all about what your poo is trying to tell you.

Sep 01, 202015 min

Stress Management

Have you ever wondered why we crave certain foods when we're stressed? Or why our weight fluctuates? Learn what happens to the body during stress and ways that you can better manage your stress to improve your health.

Aug 25, 202016 min

Gut Health

Join Belinda as she dives into the world of gut health. There is so much research into the health of our gut and the incredible role it plays in the overall health of our body (and mind!) If you're looking for ways to begin 'operation healthy gut' then this episode will provide you with the nutrients you need, as well as the things you should avoid to ensure optimal gut health. Kick back, relax and pop that kombucha lid - it's time to talk all things gut health.

Aug 15, 202017 min

Hay Fever & Allergy Management

If you suffer from seasonal or year-round allergies, then you're in the right place. Join Belinda as she discusses all of the things you can do to decrease and manage allergy symptoms. Learn all of the delicious nutritional facts, plus the what, why and how when it comes to allergies. Let's all enjoy the beauty of spring (& life!)

Aug 15, 202014 min

Better Sleep

We all need sleep, but how restful and rejuvenating is your sleep? In this episode Belinda discusses all the facts when it comes to getting a better nights sleep. If you're wondering what nutrition has to do with sleep, tune in and learn just how closely food and sleep are intertwined. All aboard the high-quality sleep train - toot toot!

Aug 05, 202020 min

Corona Quickie

The virus, not the beer - sorry! A short, factual bonus episode about the what, why and how plus all of the nutritional tips you need to stay healthy during this time. Be kind, stay positive and put your health first.

Aug 04, 20209 min

Labour, Rejuvenation & Lactation

Does pineapple actually kick-start labour? How about spicy food? Raspberry leaf? Join Belinda as she reveals the fact and fiction when it comes to natural labour-induction. Learn all of the delicious and nutritious foods needed to heal your body post-birth, plus the nutrients that can help stimulate breastmilk production. This is your one-stop-shop for postpartum health.

Jul 29, 202021 min

Pregnancy Nutrition

In this episode Belinda discusses all things nutrition when it comes to the three glorious (and sometimes not so glorious) trimesters of pregnancy. Morning sickness? Constipation? Insomnia? Learn the nutritional tips and tricks to reduce the not-so-glorious. Then indulge in all of the delicious foods and scrumptious nutrients that will help you and your baby thrive.

Jul 21, 202017 min

Prenatal Care

Prenatal care: how to prepare yourself and your body to start trying to conceive. Prenatal nutrition: the nutrients that are recommended to support preconception. Are you thinking about starting a family? Do you know someone who is? Maybe it's time for baby number 2 or 3? This episode is generously drizzled with nutritional info for both the ladies and the gents when it comes to preconception care. This type of healthcare is designed to provide your body with all of the key nutrients to give you...

Jul 13, 202012 min

The Diet Deconstruction Part 2: Fasting & Vegetarianism

Have you tried these diets? Are you thinking about it? Do you know someone who is dieting right now? It's time to dive head first into the factual world of fasting (the wilful refrainment from eating for a period of time) and vegetarianism (a plant-based diet that limits or excludes animal-based food sources). In this episode Belinda also shares her thoughts on fad dieting and educated dietary selection. Enjoy.

Jul 01, 202012 min

The Diet Deconstruction Part 1: Keto & Paleo

How often had you heard someone say 'I'm paleo' or 'I can't eat that, I'm on keto'? It's time to learn all of the facts about these 2 very popular diets. In this episode Belinda discusses both the Ketogenic and Palaeolithic diets and examines the what, why and how, plus the pro's and con's of each diet. Enjoy this episode and stay tuned for Part 2.

Jul 01, 202011 min

The Immune System

Welcome to the debut episode of Need To Know Nutrition - you are in for a real treat! This episode is all about the immune system. Have you ever wondered which foods boost immunity? Belinda dives into the world of nutritional medicine and discusses all of the juicy, delicious ways to give your body what it needs for optimal protection. There's a pinch of science talk, mixed in with dietary enhancers, combined with suppressors and approx. 1/2 a cup of lifestyle facts to help you put your health f...

Jun 18, 202014 min
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