In this episode, dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell discuss emerging research on creatine supplementation in perimenopausal and menopausal women, including its potential role in supporting cognitive function, mental fatigue and brain energy metabolism. They also examine large-scale CSIRO weight loss data showing why structured meal planning predicts be ... Show More
Feb 3
Peptides for Anti-Ageing: Overhyped, Unregulated, and Not Worth Your Money?
Peptides are the newest anti-ageing obsession. Injected. Micro-dosed. Marketed as skin-saving, hormone-balancing, fat-loss miracles. But are peptides actually evidence-based… or just another expensive wellness trend? In this episode of The Nutrition Couch, we break down the truth ... Show More
34m 22s
Jan 27
New US Food Pyramid: High-Protein Targets, Dairy Debate + Lunchbox Protein Fixes
The US has released new dietary guidelines, and they’ve already caused a nutrition firestorm. Higher protein targets. More dairy. Fewer carbs. A tougher stance on ultra-processed foods. But do these changes actually matter, especially if you live in Australia? In this episode of ... Show More
31m 6s
Jan 20
Meal Prep Without the Burnout + The “Fry Creep” Rule (and Smarter Fast Food Orders)
January is hectic, decision fatigue is real, and eating well can start to feel exhausting. In this episode, Leanne and Susie break down meal prep that actually works in real life, the sneaky way fries creep into your week, and what to order when fast food is the only option. No e ... Show More
42m 23s
Mar 2025
The Truth About Protein: How to Eat for Fat Loss & Muscle Growth
Ep. 179: Protein is one of the most powerful tools for metabolism, muscle growth & overall wellness—but are you eating enough? In this episode, we break down why protein is so essential, how to structure your meals for better energy & blood sugar balance, and exactly how much pro ... Show More
33m 26s
Mar 2025
Is The Protein Craze Just Diet Culture... or Valid? Deciphering Protein Needs As An Intuitive Eater
Hey Rebel! There’s so much pressure to eat more and more protein, but is it really necessary? In today’s episode, I’m unpacking how diet culture has hijacked protein messaging, what you actually need to know about protein as an intuitive eater, and why stressing over grams and ma ... Show More
33m 8s
Dec 2024
2820: Q&A - How Much Protein Should You Get for Optimal Fat Loss on Nutrition Advice and Tracking Macros
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Episode 2820:
This article unpacks the debate over protein consumption, exploring how much is too much and its potential health eff ... Show More
10m 47s
May 2025
3-High-Protein Diet Myths and Mistakes to Avoid
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2293428/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Curious about high-protein diets? In this episode, we bust common myths, like whether they harm your kidneys, how often you really need to eat protein, and if yo ... Show More
3m 45s
Dec 2021
PROTEIN SERIES: How Much Protein To Eat to Get Lean vs The RDA for Protein, Thermic Effect of Protein & More!
<p><span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> Hi friends! This episode is all about how much protein to eat to get lean compared to the RDA, is the amount needed related ... Show More
43m 26s