The Nutrition Couch

Is Your Ferritin Really Normal? New Iron Guidelines + High-Protein Cereals

One in three young Australian women don’t have enough iron stored. And if you’ve ever been told your ferritin is normal while feeling exhausted, breathless on the stairs

Why Eating More Fibre Can Make Constipation Worse

Eating more fibre but feeling more blocked, bloated or sluggish than ever? You’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone. This week Leanne and Susie explain

Is It Okay to Skip Dinner If You're Not Hungry? + The Caffeinated Calippo

Coffee instead of breakfast. Lunch at 2pm. Something at 5pm because you're starving, then dinner at 7.30 and maybe dessert after that. If that sounds like your day, this

Is Your Kids' Sunscreen Safe? Plus Why Loving a Fast Food Brand Changes How You Eat

A new study found a common sunscreen chemical at surprisingly high levels in Queensland kids, and if you're a parent you've probably already seen the headlines. So what d

Tomato Sauce Ranked by Dietitians + Can Creatine Add 48 Mins of Sleep?

That bottle of tomato sauce in your fridge could be anywhere from 53% tomatoes to 87%. And the brand that comes out on top will probably surprise you. This week on The

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

Most Australians buy crumbed chicken from the supermarket regularly. Very few have any idea that some of those products contain as little as 28% actual chicken. This we

Your GLP-1 Questions Answered: Do You Have to Take Them Forever, Will You Lose Muscle, and Is Retatrutide Safe in Australia?

GLP-1 medications are now so widely used that most people know someone who is on them or have been tempted to try them themselves. But the questions that come with these

Is the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Actually Real? What the Science Says and the Foods That Genuinely Make a Difference

Inflammation is everywhere right now. On Instagram, in wellness spaces, in your DMs. Everything from weight gain to brain fog to sore joints is being blamed on cortisol a

How Much Protein Is Too Much? The 80-Gram Burger That Prompted the Question, Plus New Research on the Best Diet for Menopause

Fast food chains are now launching burgers with 80 grams of protein and calling it high performance. But is that actually good for you, or has the protein craze officiall

Every Milk Ranked by Two Dietitians: Dairy, Oat, Soy, Almond and More, Plus Miranda Kerr's Diet Advice Fact-Checked

If you have switched to oat milk because you think it is healthier than dairy, this episode has some important information for you. And if you saw Miranda Kerr's diet adv

The Food Fraud Documentary Every Australian Is Talking About, the High-Protein Ham Scam, and What Strength Training Actually Means

If you watched the ABC Four Corners food fraud documentary and felt unsettled but were not quite sure what to do with the information, this episode is going to help. Lean

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

If you have already done the hard work, lost a decent amount of weight, and are now staring at the same two or three kilos that simply will not budge, this episode is goi

Why GLP-1 Medications Like Mounjaro Stop Working, and the Coles and Woolworths Products Two Dietitians Buy Every Week

If you or someone you know is on a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro and the results have plateaued, or the weight is starting to creep back, this episod

Where Does Body Fat Actually Go When You Lose It? Plus the Best Dietitian Tricks to Avoid Winter Weight Gain

Most people have no idea what actually happens to body fat when they lose it. They assume it is sweated out, burned off somehow, or just disappears. The real answer is bo

Why Your Iron Supplements Might Not Be Working, and the Collagen Truth Every Woman Needs to Know

If you have taken iron supplements for months and your ferritin still is not coming up, there is a physiological reason for that. And it is not your fault. A study publ

The Best Things to Buy at Aldi According to Two Dietitians, Plus Why AI Diet Plans Are Getting Your Calories Wrong by Hundreds

If you shop at Aldi regularly or have been thinking about adding it to your grocery rotation, this episode is going to save you time and money. Leanne and Susie share the

The Weight Loss Peptide Warning Every Australian Needs to Hear Right Now, Plus the Best Diet for High Blood Pressure

Six Australians have developed acute liver failure after purchasing counterfeit weight loss peptides online. The TGA and the Victorian Department of Health have both issu

Carbs: Are You Eating Too Much or Too Little? The Signs to Look For, Plus PCOS Has a New Name

Most women who are trying to eat well are getting carbohydrates wrong. Not because they are eating too many, which is what they usually assume. Often because they are eat

Should You Trust AI for Diet Advice? What Dietitians Actually Think, Plus the Best Gluten-Free Products in Australian Supermarkets Right Now

Everyone is asking AI about their diet. Recipes, meal plans, protein targets, what to eat for weight loss. And some of what it spits out is genuinely useful. Some of it i

What to Eat to Optimise Fertility, and the Blood Tests Every Woman in Her 20s and 30s Should Actually Be Getting

If you are thinking about having a baby in the next year or two, or you have been trying for a while and wondering if your nutrition could be doing more, this episode is