The Nutrition Couch

Susie Burrell & Leanne Ward

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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352 episodes
Updated July 28

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May 24, 2022 · 14 min
TNC Review: Breakfast Biscuits (Inc. Weet-Bix)
For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test different types of popular breakfast biscuits (including Weet-Bix) 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 podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 21, 2022 · 35 min
Are You "Off Track" vs. "On Track" When it Comes to Your Diet? Is There a Better Way of Thinking? We Present Our "Lazy Person Guide to Eating Healthy" and We Road Test the Noom App
From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We take a look at the "off track" vs "on track" mentality when it comes to diets, and suggest a better way of thinking; We give you our "Lazy Person Guide to Eating Healthy"; And we finish by examine the new weight loss and healthy eating app: Noom? 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 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 the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17, 2022 · 18 min
TNC Review: Types of Cooking Oils
For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test different types of popular cooking oils available in your supermarket. This episode is brought to you Cobram Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Now, we understand how this could be seen as introducing an element of bias into this review. But rest assured, we have loved and promoted the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil long before our association with Cobram Estate. It's just a happy coincidence that Cobram Estate has been kind enough to support our podcast. 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 the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 14, 2022 · 36 min
All Things Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), Including: How EVOO fits into the Mediterranean Diet, and Why that Diet is so Healthy for Us. How is EVOO Different From Standard Olive Oil and Is EVOO the Best Oil to Cook With at Hight Heat?
From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: This episode is brought to you by Cobram Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and to celebrate we are talking all things Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) including: How EVOO fits into the Mediterranean diet, and why that style of cooking and eating is so healthy for us; How is EVOO different from standard olive oil? And why EVOO is the healthiest oil to use when cooking on high heat. 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 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 the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2022 · 17 min
TNC Review: Frozen Potato Chips
For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test popular frozen potato chip varieties 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 podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 7, 2022 · 35 min
Some of the Eye-rolling Excuses We Hear As Dietitians; Our Top 5 Foods That Everyone Should Include in Their Diets; and is "Eating for your Body Type" Really a Thing?
From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We tell you some of the common, and eye-rolling, excuses clients give about their food choices and exercise; We give you our top 5 foods that everyone should be including in their diets; And we finish by examine the social media trend of "eating for your body type": is there any science behind it? 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 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 the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 3, 2022 · 15 min
TNC Review: Supermarket Cookies
For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test popular cookie varieties 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 podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 30, 2022 · 28 min
Scale Weight Vs. BMI Vs. Waist Measurement: What is the Best Measure for Your Health? Are You Vitamin D Deficient? How Much Fruit is Too Much?
From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We discuss difference between scale weight vs. BMI vs. waist measurement and which is the best measure for your health. We tackle the emerging problem of vitamin D deficiency in Australians and teach you how to increase your vitamin D. And we finish by revealing how much fruit you should be eating and which types of fruits are the healthiest. 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 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 the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 26, 2022 · 15 min
TNC Review: Packet Soups
For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test popular packet soups 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 podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 23, 2022 · 31 min
62. Natural Sugar Vs. Added Sugar, the Best Way To Cook your Veggies and the Food Additives You Should You Avoid.
From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We discuss natural sugar v added sugar and how much sugar is too much? We review the TikTok broccoli trend, is it the best way to cook your veggies? And we finish by revealing which food additives you should avoid. 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 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 the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 19, 2022 · 19 min
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 podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2022 · 32 min
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 episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. 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 the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2022 · 19 min
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 Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 9, 2022 · 27 min
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 episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. 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 the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 5, 2022 · 16 min
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 us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 2, 2022 · 31 min
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 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 the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 29, 2022 · 14 min
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 podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 26, 2022 · 31 min
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. 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 the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2022 · 12 min
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 podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2022 · 37 min
"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 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 the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.