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The Nutrition Couch

Susie Burrell & Leanne Wardcms.megaphone.fm

Unlock your best health in just 30 minutes a week. Join the thousands of listeners who’ve transformed their lives with The Nutrition Couch, Australia’s top-ranked nutrition podcast. Each Wednesday at 6am AEST, dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell deliver powerful, bite-sized advice that’s easy to implement and designed to make healthy living simple and enjoyable.

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Episodes

TNC Review: Nut Bars

For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test popular nut bars available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @the_nutrition_couch_podcast to ask us questions & see our food product reviews. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcas...

Apr 19, 202220 minSeason 2Ep. 61

How to Keep Your Nutrition On Track Over Easter, Our Black List of Beverages You Should Avoid, and How Much Water do You Really Need?

From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We discuss strategies to keep your nutrition on track over the Easter period? We reveal our black list of beverages you should really avoid if you are trying to maintain a health lifestyle; And we finish by telling you exactly how much water you should be drinking during the day, and the different foods and drinks that can supplement your water intake. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next ep...

Apr 16, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 60

TNC Review: Packaged Frozen Fish

For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test popular packaged frozen fish available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @the_nutrition_couch_podcast to ask us questions & see our food product reviews. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple ...

Apr 12, 202219 minSeason 2Ep. 59

Should Your PT be Giving You Nutrition Advice? Do Fasted Workouts Yield Better Results, and The Surprising Foods You Shouldn't Eat Before Bed.

From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We discuss whether your personal trainer should be giving you nutrition advice? What are the risks, and who should you really be listening too? Our ' Client Case Study ' is all about whether or not you should be working out fasted. We examine the latest research; And we finish by taking you through the surprising foods you shouldn’t eat before bed? So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episod...

Apr 09, 202228 minSeason 2Ep. 58

TNC Review: Kids Yoghurt Pouches

For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test popular children's yoghurt pouches available in your supermarket. Which yoghurts should you be feeding your kids? So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @the_nutrition_couch_podcast to ask us questions & see our food product reviews. It would mean the world to u...

Apr 05, 202216 minSeason 2Ep. 57

Fatigued... It May Be Your Diet. The Health Benefits of Coffee and Do Magnesium Supplements Prevent Muscle Cramps?

From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We discuss a new massive study demonstrating the health benefits of coffee; Our ' Client Case Study ' is all about how your diet may be contributing to your fatigue; And we finish by examining whether magnesium supplements are worth the money... do they actually prevent muscle cramps? So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't Miss an Episo...

Apr 02, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 56

TNC Review: Green Juices

For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test popular green juices available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @the_nutrition_couch_podcast to ask us questions & see our food product reviews. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple po...

Mar 29, 202214 minSeason 2Ep. 55

How Support Networks are Predictive of Weight Loss Success, are there Health Benefits of Extreme Fasting and What is the Healthiest Variety of Rice?

From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We discuss how support networks are predictive of weight loss success; Our ' Client Case Study ' is all about whether there are any health benefits of extreme fasting diets, e.g. the ProLon FMD diet; And we finish by examining what is the healthiest variety of rice to purchase in your local supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. ...

Mar 26, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 54

TNC Review: Frozen Supermarket Meals

For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test popular frozen meals available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @the_nutrition_couch_podcast to ask us questions & see our food product reviews. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple po...

Mar 22, 202213 minSeason 2Ep. 53

"Good Fats" vs. "Bad Fats", which type are you eating? Supermarket Hacks to Save You Money and Are "Free Foods" Really a Thing?

From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We discuss the difference between good fats and bat fats, and whether you are eating too much bad fat; We teach you some supermarket hacks to save you money; And our ' Client Case Study ' is all about "free foods", whether they are actually a thing, and how you should approach them. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't Miss an Episode...

Mar 19, 202237 minSeason 2Ep. 52

TNC Review: Packet Curry Sauces

For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test popular packet curry sauces available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @the_nutrition_couch_podcast to ask us questions & see our food product reviews. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple A...

Mar 15, 202215 minSeason 2Ep. 51

Why You Shouldn't Exercise to Lose Weight, Greek vs. Greek Style Yoghurts, and Does Bone Broth Live Up to the Hype?

From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We discuss the important difference between Greek vs. Greek Style Yoghurts, so you don't get caught out; Our ' Client Case Study ' is all about why you SHOULDN'T be exercising to lose weight; And finally, we critique whether bone broth lives up to its hype. Is there any truth to the health claims? So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't ...

Mar 12, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 50

TNC Review: Protein Breads

For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test popular protein breads available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @the_nutrition_couch_podcast to ask us questions & see our food product reviews. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple ...

Mar 08, 202220 minSeason 2Ep. 49

How Important is Breakfast? Identifying and Avoiding Bad Nutrition Advice on Social Media. Does Milk Help or Hinder Bone Density?

From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We discuss whether breakfast really is the most important meal of the day; We teach you how to filter good nutrition advice from bad nutrition advice on social media; And finally, our ' Listener Question of the Week ' is about whether milk is good or bad for bone density. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't Miss an Episode Don’t forg...

Mar 05, 202235 minSeason 2Ep. 48

TNC Review: Frozen Dessert Sticks

For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test popular frozen dessert sticks available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @the_nutrition_couch_podcast to ask us questions & see our food product reviews. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple...

Mar 01, 202212 minSeason 2Ep. 47

Tips for Surviving the Weekend with Your Diet Intact. What's Really in Your Favourite Coffee Order? Foods and Dietary Patterns to Get Your Menstrual Cycle Back on Track.

From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We give you our best tips for surviving the weekend with your diet intact; Our ' Client Case Study ' is all about what is really in your favourite coffee order; And finally, our ' Listener Question of the Week ' is about what foods and dietary patterns help get your menstrual cycle back on track. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't M...

Feb 26, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 46

TNC Review: Salad Dressings

For this week's TNC Review: Leanne and Susie road test supermarket salad dressings. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @the_nutrition_couch_podcast to ask us questions & see our food product reviews. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to th...

Feb 22, 202213 minSeason 2Ep. 45

Medications For Weight Loss (including Ozempic), Your Healthiest Options in the Food Court and Controlling After-Dinner Eating

From Susie and Leanne on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We discuss the efficacy of medications for weight loss. Specifically we look at Ozempic (a medication for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, otherwise known as semaglutide and marketed as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus); Our ' Client Case Study ' is all about the healthiest food options available in food courts; And finally, our ' Listener Question of the Week ' is about how to control after dinner eating. So sit back, relax and enjoy...

Feb 19, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 44

TNC Review: Coffee Sachets & Cans

For this week's TNC Review: Leanne and Susie road test coffee sachets and cans to keep you educated as well as caffeinated. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @the_nutrition_couch_podcast to ask us questions & see our food product reviews. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in th...

Feb 15, 202220 minSeason 2Ep. 43

Where Does Fat Go When We Burn It? Are Plant-Based Diets Healthier? Does Gluten Cause Inflammation?

From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We reveal the answer to a common question: where does fat go when we burn it? Our ' Client Case Study ' is all about whether plant-based diets are actually healthier for you. And finally, our ' Listener Question of the Week ' is about whether gluten causes inflammation? So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't Miss an Episode Don’t forget...

Feb 12, 202234 minSeason 2Ep. 42

TNC Review: Dips

For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test 2 popular dips so you're fully prepped for your next party. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Garmin vívomove® Sport This episode of The Nutrition Couch is brought to you by vívomove® Sport - Garmin’s latest in hybrid smartwatch technology. With a whole range of smart features and health and wellness tools, vívomove® Sport is the perfect all-day wearable device. Use code COUCH15 t...

Feb 08, 202214 minSeason 2Ep. 41

Nutrition to Help with the Ongoing Impact of COVID, Combatting Common Bad Habits and Do You Really Need a Multivitamin?

From Susie and Leanne on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We chat everything you need to know about your nutrition and COVID to help you deal with the ongoing impact of COVID on your health and immune function. Our ' Client Case Study ' is all about bad habits, and the most common bad habits preventing our clients from reaching their goals. And finally, our ' Listener Question of the Week ' is about multivitamins: do you actually need to take one? So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episod...

Feb 05, 202227 minSeason 2Ep. 40

TNC Review: School Lunchbox Snacks

For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test 2 of their favourite school lunch box snacks. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @the_nutrition_couch_podcast to ask us questions & see our food product reviews. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast ...

Feb 01, 202215 minSeason 2Ep. 39

Our Fail Safe Lunch Box Guide, Is BMI a Good Way to Measure Health & Weight and How Many Eggs is Too Many?

From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We teach you our fail safe lunchbox guide to make another year of packing healthy lunches a whole lot easier for busy parents. Our ' Client Case Study ' is all about the controversial topic of BMI (Body Mass Index) as a good measure of our health and weight. And finally, our ' Listener Question of the Week ' is how many eggs is too many? So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-test...

Jan 29, 202228 minSeason 2Ep. 38

TNC Review: Kefir

For this week's TNC Review: Leanne and Susie road test 2 popular varieties of Kefir (a fermented drink, traditionally made using cow’s milk or goat’s milk). So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @the_nutrition_couch_podcast to ask us questions & see our food product reviews. It would mean the world to us if you cou...

Jan 25, 202214 minSeason 2Ep. 37

What is Reverse Dieting? Portion Distortion and the Best Dressings for Your Salads this Summer

From Susie and Leanne on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We discuss portion sizes and the problem of "portion distortion". Because knowing how much we should be eating from a packet, or a cut of meat, is incredibly confusing. Our ' Client Case Study ' is all around the concept of "reverse dieting", i.e. gradually adjusting your calorie intake over time as a way to increase your metabolic rate and slowly teach your body to become more effective at burning calories after a period of dieting or c...

Jan 22, 202224 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Secrets of the Slim, Are You Eating Too Much Protein? Overweight, but Undernourished and Leanne’s Fav Whole Food Protein Bar

From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We share the secrets of the slim: what do long-term successful dieters do that keeps the weight off for good? Our ' Client Case Study ' looks at the concept of being overweight, but undernourished; Our ' Product Review of the Week' is on whole food protein bars; And finally, our ' Listener Question of the Week ' is all around protein requirements and what happens if we eat too much protein. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episod...

Jan 15, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Our Best Diet Tips for a Healthy 2022, The One Ingredient in Processed Foods to Avoid, High Protein Ice Cream & Our Formula for a Perfect Smoothie

From Susie and Leanne on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We share our best diet tips for a healthy 2022; Our ' Client Case Study ' looks at the one food ingredient you should avoid in you and your kids diets as much as you can; Our ' Product Review of the Week' is a high protein chocolate ice cream stick; And finally, our ' Listener Question of the Week ' is about smoothies and specifically how do you make a nutritionally balanced smoothie. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Don...

Jan 08, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Tips to Prevent Unwanted Christmas Kilos, Using Meal Replacements for Weight Loss, Road Testing Zero-Alcohol Wines and Bubbles And How to Say No to Food When It's On Offer

From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We share our best tips to prevent any unwanted Christmas kilos; Our ' Client Case Study ' is on meal replacements and using them to support your weight loss goals; Our ' Product Review of the Week' is about zero-alcohol wines and bubbles; And finally, our ' Listener Question of the Week ' is about how to say no to food when it is on offer. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Don't Miss an Episode Don’t forget to subscribe t...

Dec 18, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Balancing Eating and Exercise During the Festive Season, When to See a Health Professional about a Hormonal Issue, Road-testing Vege Chips and How to Make Christmas Treats Healthier

From Susie and Leanne on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We examine whether you can exercise off an overindulgent festive season: how to achieve balance between eating and exercise this Christmas? Our ' Client Case Study ' is about hormones: when should you see a health professional for a hormonal issue? Our ' Product Review of the Week' is about a new vege style chip available at supermarkets; And finally, our ' Listener Question of the Week ' is on healthy Christmas baking: are there swaps t...

Dec 11, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 32
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