The Nutrition Couch

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  Every Supermarket Crumbed Chicken Ranked: The Shocking Chicken Percentages and the Brands to Buy and Avoid 15.09.2026 27мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell rank every major supermarket crumbed chicken product by actual chicken content, revealing brands with as little as 28% chicken, naming the Woolworths products worth buying and the brands to avoid entirely. Plus: new CSIRO research showing menopausal women are falling 35 grams short of optimal daily protein and where they are losing it, a standout gluten-free cracker reviewed, and the exercise timing question answered with actual research.
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  Your GLP-1 Questions Answered: Do You Have to Take Them Forever, Will You Lose Muscle, and Is Retatrutide Safe in Australia? 08.09.2026 33мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell answer the most common GLP-1 medication questions they receive: whether you have to take them forever, how to prevent muscle loss, what causes Ozempic face, and why retatrutide is not safe to buy in Australia right now. Plus: a brand new 2026 study on pork and weight loss, Woolworths duck fat potatoes reviewed, and the honest answer on whether granola is actually healthy.
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  Is the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Actually Real? What the Science Says and the Foods That Genuinely Make a Difference 01.09.2026 32мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell cut through the inflammation trend dominating social media, explain what chronic low-grade inflammation actually is versus how it is being misrepresented online, and share the research on anthocyanins and polyphenols that shows which foods genuinely make a difference to inflammatory markers. Plus: two clinical trials on Queen Garnet plum juice reviewed, a practical guide to anti-inflammatory eating, and the honest truth about whether an anti-inflammatory diet is actually a real thing.
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  How Much Protein Is Too Much? The 80-Gram Burger That Prompted the Question, Plus New Research on the Best Diet for Menopause 26.08.2026 27мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell tackle the question the fitness industry avoids: how much protein is actually too much, prompted by a new fast food burger with 80 grams of protein per serve. Plus: a brand new JAMA Network Open study on the two dietary patterns most effective at preventing weight gain through menopause, including one that has never been discussed in mainstream menopause content, a high-fiber custard reviewed, and practical strategies for taking collagen and creatine consistently every day.
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  Every Milk Ranked by Two Dietitians: Dairy, Oat, Soy, Almond and More, Plus Miranda Kerr's Diet Advice Fact-Checked 18.08.2026 34мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell rank every milk on the market by protein, calcium, and nutritional value, explaining why oat milk is not the health upgrade most people think it is and what to actually look for on the label. Plus: Miranda Kerr's widely covered restrictive diet recommendations fact-checked with specific nutritional corrections, the Philadelphia Protein Cream Cheese exposed as misleading marketing, and practical tips for finding leaner cheaper cuts of meat as beef prices keep climbing.
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  The Food Fraud Documentary Every Australian Is Talking About, the High-Protein Ham Scam, and What Strength Training Actually Means 11.08.2026 30мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell respond to the ABC Four Corners food fraud documentary, share their honest take on what it means for Australian consumers, and expose Primo's new High Protein Ham range as deeply misleading marketing. Plus: new research on xanthan gum and gut cancer risk, and the straight truth about why most women who think they are strength training are not doing nearly enough to build bone density or muscle mass.
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  Why the Last Few Kilos Are the Hardest to Lose and the Tricks That Actually Work, Plus the Lowest Calorie Options at Your Favourite Fast Food Chains 04.08.2026 45мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell explain exactly why the last two to three kilos are so much harder to lose than the first ten, the counterintuitive strategies that actually work including why eating earlier and sometimes doing less exercise makes more difference than trying harder, plus the lowest calorie options at Eljana, Grilled, Nando's, Guzman y Gomez, Subway, and more named and ranked. Also: the Arnott's Quattro Bar honestly reviewed and the real evidence on vitamin C in winter.
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  Why GLP-1 Medications Like Mounjaro Stop Working, and the Coles and Woolworths Products Two Dietitians Buy Every Week 28.07.2026 29мин

  Susie and Leanne explain exactly why GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro and Ozempic stop working, why increasing the dose is often the wrong move, and what to do instead to restart results and protect muscle mass long term. Plus: the specific Coles and Woolworths home brand products both dietitians buy every single week, an Aldi protein bar that delivers 10 grams of protein for under a dollar, and the honest truth about continuous glucose monitors and who actually needs one.
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  Where Does Body Fat Actually Go When You Lose It? Plus the Best Dietitian Tricks to Avoid Winter Weight Gain 21.07.2026 31мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell reveal the surprising science of what actually happens to body fat when you lose it, why fat cells shrink rather than disappear, and why that makes keeping weight off harder than most people think. Plus: their best practical tricks for avoiding winter weight gain, the new Moccona Protein Latte Coffee reviewed including an important collagen protein quality caveat, and the honest answer on whether oxalates in leafy greens actually affect iron absorption.
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  Why Your Iron Supplements Might Not Be Working, and the Collagen Truth Every Woman Needs to Know 14.07.2026 34мин

  A landmark Lancet Haematology study reveals that taking iron supplements every day may actually block absorption due to a hormone called hepcidin, and that alternate-day dosing improved iron uptake by 40 to 50%. Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell explain exactly what this means for your supplementation, plus the honest evidence on collagen and the specific peptide that matters, what the fibre maxing trend gets right and wrong, and a review of the new Woolworths high-protein meal range.
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  The Best Things to Buy at Aldi According to Two Dietitians, Plus Why AI Diet Plans Are Getting Your Calories Wrong by Hundreds 07.07.2026 29мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell share their personal Aldi favourites and the specific products they recommend to clients, from protein yogurt and low-carb bread to fresh produce and honest indulgences. Plus: a 2025 study reveals AI diet plans underestimate calories by up to 600 and protein by 20 grams, the Mission Carb Balance wrap gets a zero out of ten, and the creatine and heat question answered for anyone adding it to porridge or baked oats.
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  The Weight Loss Peptide Warning Every Australian Needs to Hear Right Now, Plus the Best Diet for High Blood Pressure 30.06.2026 28мин

  Six Australians have developed acute liver failure from counterfeit weight loss peptides bought online, and the TGA has issued an urgent warning this week. Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell break down exactly what happened, why buying peptides outside of a prescription is genuinely life-threatening, and how to access weight loss medication safely in Australia. Plus: an 83,000-person study on the best diet for high blood pressure, the Campbell's Gut Goodness Bone Broth reviewed, and the new sweetener thaumatin explained.
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  Carbs: Are You Eating Too Much or Too Little? The Signs to Look For, Plus PCOS Has a New Name 23.06.2026 34мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell break down exactly how to tell if you are eating too much or too little carbohydrate, the signs your body gives you, the no man's land metabolic zone that quietly stalls fat loss, and how to find the right amount for your goals and life stage. Plus: PCOS has been renamed PMOS in a major Lancet publication and the reason behind the change matters, Uncle Tobys Protein Quick Oats reviewed, and the best frozen fish in Australian supermarkets ranked by fish percentage and protein.
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  Should You Trust AI for Diet Advice? What Dietitians Actually Think, Plus the Best Gluten-Free Products in Australian Supermarkets Right Now 16.06.2026 31мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell give their honest dietitian verdict on using AI for diet advice, including what it genuinely helps with, where it gets things dangerously wrong, and why it will never replace personalised nutrition support. Plus: a comprehensive guide to the best gluten-free products in Australian supermarkets right now, a Health Lab protein bar with white chocolate as the first ingredient put under the microscope, and practical budget eating advice for anyone who has just left home.
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  What to Eat to Optimise Fertility, and the Blood Tests Every Woman in Her 20s and 30s Should Actually Be Getting 09.06.2026 38мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell break down the nutrition and lifestyle strategies with the strongest evidence for optimising fertility, including the anti-inflammatory dietary pattern linked to better outcomes in over 5,000 Australian women, the key nutrients that support egg and sperm quality, the MTHFR mutation most women have never heard of, and why under-eating quietly disrupts ovulation even in seemingly healthy women. Plus: the blood tests every woman in her 20s and 30s should actually be getting, a protein smoothie product review, and how much milk a nine-month-old really needs.
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  Every Supermarket Chicken Schnitzel Ranked: The Winners, the Duds, and What the Label Is Not Telling You 02.06.2026 30мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell rank every supermarket chicken schnitzel from Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi by chicken percentage and protein content, revealing which ones are worth buying and which contain as little as 28% chicken. Plus: a 25-year study on breakfast timing and cognitive ageing, a closer look at the flavoured Medjool date trend and whether the health halo holds up, and a straight answer on whether high-protein yogurts are actually worth the extra cost.
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  How Magnesium Protects Your Brain as You Age, Plus How to Eat Well When Fresh Food Prices Keep Rising 26.05.2026 26мин

  New Australian research from the ANU links higher magnesium intake to better brain health and reduced dementia risk at midlife, and most Australians are not getting close to the amounts that matter. Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell break down the research, the best food sources, and what to look for in a supplement, plus practical strategies for keeping fruit in your diet when fresh food prices keep climbing, a new soup review, and whether you can skip dinner after an evening workout.
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  The "Healthy" Foods That Are Not as Light as You Think: Toasties, Sushi, Rice Crackers and More 19.05.2026 30мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell call out the everyday foods women think are lighter options but really are not, from toasted sandwiches and sushi to rice crackers and hummus, plus new research on why women with ADHD experience significantly more perimenopausal symptoms and what to eat about it. Also: a 21-gram protein soup for $4.50 that is still one of the best finds in the supermarket, and the honest truth about whether matcha is actually better than coffee.
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  How to Eat at the Pub Without Derailing Your Diet, Plus the Truth About Subway's High-Protein Range 12.05.2026 35мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell share their honest, practical guide to eating at the pub without derailing your diet, including what to order, what to avoid, and why the salad is not always the answer. Plus: Subway's high-protein range put under the microscope and the results are misleading, a chocolate-coated health bar exposed for what it really is, and a straight-talking answer on whether a mini Coke a few times a week actually matters. Real advice, no guilt, no fluff.
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  Beef Liver Supplements for Iron: The Truth, Plus Everything You Need to Know to Fix Low Iron for Good 05.05.2026 31мин

  Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell expose the truth about beef liver supplements and why they are not the iron fix they are being marketed as, plus everything women need to know about low ferritin, iron infusions, which supplements actually work, and the food sources most of us are not eating enough of. Also: a hot chocolate supermarket review, the new Birdseye scalloped potato verdict, and why that $60 functional hot chocolate is almost certainly not worth it.