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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Mar 15, 2022 · 14 min
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 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 12, 2022 · 29 min
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 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 8, 2022 · 20 min
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 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 5, 2022 · 34 min
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 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 1, 2022 · 12 min
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 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.
Feb 26, 2022 · 32 min
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 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.
Feb 22, 2022 · 12 min
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 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.
Feb 19, 2022 · 33 min
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 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.
Feb 15, 2022 · 19 min
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 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.
Feb 12, 2022 · 33 min
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 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.
Feb 8, 2022 · 13 min
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 to receive 15% off your very own vívomove® Sport and start living better with Garmin today. Valid till 30th June 2022. 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.
Feb 5, 2022 · 27 min
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 episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. 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 to receive 15% off your very own vívomove® Sport and start living better with Garmin today. Valid till 30th June 2022. 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.
Feb 1, 2022 · 15 min
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 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.
Jan 29, 2022 · 28 min
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-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.
Jan 25, 2022 · 13 min
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 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.
Jan 22, 2022 · 23 min
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 calorie restriction. And finally, our 'Listener Question of the Week' is on salad dressings: which are the best options and the ones to 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.
Jan 15, 2022 · 35 min
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 episode! 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.
Jan 8, 2022 · 28 min
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'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.
Dec 18, 2021 · 35 min
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 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.
Dec 11, 2021 · 33 min
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 to make our favourite Christmas treats healthier? So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! 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.