From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode:
Why are you not losing weight? We discuss the most common mistakes when it comes to fat loss we see on a daily basis with our own clients;
Our 'Client Case Study' is on reflux: how does it effect your dietary choices, indigestion and abdominal comfort?
Our 'Product Review of the Week' is on our favourite pumpkin seed snacks;
And finally, our 'Listener Question of the Week' is about salmon: is farmed salmon ok to eat or should we be seeking out wild caught salmon?  




So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! 

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From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode:<ul>
<li>Why are you not losing weight? We discuss the most common mistakes when it comes to fat loss we see on a daily basis with our own clients;</li>
<li>Our 'Client Case Study' is on reflux: how does it effect your dietary choices, indigestion and abdominal comfort?</li>
<li>Our 'Product Review of the Week' is on our favourite pumpkin seed snacks;</li>
<li>And finally, our 'Listener Question of the Week' is about salmon: is farmed salmon ok to eat or should we be seeking out wild caught salmon?  </li>
</ul> So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Don't Miss an Episode  Don’t forget to <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/TheNutritionCouch">subscribe</a> to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_nutrition_couch_podcast/">@the_nutrition_couch_podcast</a> to ask us questions &amp; see our food product reviews. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-nutrition-couch/id1565025982">Apple podcast app</a> (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. You can follow Susie on her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/susieburrelldietitian/">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/susieburrelldiet/">Facebook</a> and Leanne on her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_fitness_dietitian/?hl=en">Instagram,</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@leanne_ward_nutrition?lang=en">TikTok</a> and the <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/_pvjk_W_">Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast</a>.

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.

Ready for a healthier you? Subscribe now and start your journey with actionable tips that fit seamlessly into your busy life. Don’t wait—your path to better health begins here with The Nutrition Couch.

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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Welcome to The Nutrition Couch, a weekly podcast from two of Australia’s leading dietitians & nutritionists, Susie Burrell & Leanne Ward. This is the first nutrition podcast that looks at weekly food & health trends. Every Sunday at 7am AEST, we will be uploading an episode that covers nutrition news, trending food products, case studies and we will also be answering our listener questions. 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.

Dietitians Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward discuss common fat loss mistakes, how to live with reflux, the best seed snacks and whether wild salmon is better than farmed salmon.

Fat Loss Mistakes, Living with Reflux, The Best Seed Snacks and Wild vs. Farmed Salmon

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If you eat the same breakfast on repeat because it “fits your macros”, this episode is for you.

This week on The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie unpack the biggest breakfast mistake they see in clinic, why it can quietly stall gut health and fat loss, and the simple way to fix it without overhauling your whole routine.

Then, they cut through the noise on ultra-processed foods, sharing realistic supermarket swaps that reduce additives while keeping your grocery bill (and your sanity) intact. Plus, a surprisingly decent chocolatey lunchbox snack gets reviewed, and they answer the question everyone asks after we’ve “bagged out” wraps, which ones are actually worth buying?

In this episode, we cover:


The number one breakfast mistake for gut health and metabolism (and why “same breakfast every day” backfires)


The 30 plant foods per week idea, what counts, and how to rack up plant points without trying


Easy ways to rotate breakfasts while still hitting protein goals


Why your weight loss can plateau even when you’re doing everything “right”, and how variety helps


Ultra-processed foods: the difference between “some processing” and foods that genuinely drive poor outcomes


Practical UPF swaps that actually make a difference (cereal, milks, breads, yoghurts, chips, crackers)


The truth about additives like emulsifiers, when they matter, and when social media fear has gone too far


Cracker chat: why some “party crackers” are basically biscuits, and what to buy instead for everyday


Product review: Nestlé Milo 40% Less Sugar Dairy Snack, is it a solid option for active kids?


The “maths isn’t mathing” moment, how the lower sugar version stacks up against the regular one (and why we’re investigating)


Listener question: wraps, which ones are okay, and why “spinach wraps” are usually marketing, not veggies


Best buys: the simple, budget-friendly wholegrain mini wraps Leanne and Susie actually recommend

As always, this is practical, evidence-led nutrition advice without the all-or-nothing nonsense.

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If you eat the same breakfast on repeat because it &ldquo;fits your macros&rdquo;, this episode is for you.
This week on The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie unpack the biggest breakfast mistake they see in clinic, why it can quietly stall gut health and fat loss, and the simple way to fix it without overhauling your whole routine.
Then, they cut through the noise on ultra-processed foods, sharing realistic supermarket swaps that reduce additives while keeping your grocery bill (and your sanity) intact. Plus, a surprisingly decent chocolatey lunchbox snack gets reviewed, and they answer the question everyone asks after we&rsquo;ve &ldquo;bagged out&rdquo; wraps, which ones are actually worth buying?
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li>
The number one breakfast mistake for gut health and metabolism (and why &ldquo;same breakfast every day&rdquo; backfires)
</li>
<li>
The 30 plant foods per week idea, what counts, and how to rack up plant points without trying
</li>
<li>
Easy ways to rotate breakfasts while still hitting protein goals
</li>
<li>
Why your weight loss can plateau even when you&rsquo;re doing everything &ldquo;right&rdquo;, and how variety helps
</li>
<li>
Ultra-processed foods: the difference between &ldquo;some processing&rdquo; and foods that genuinely drive poor outcomes
</li>
<li>
Practical UPF swaps that actually make a difference (cereal, milks, breads, yoghurts, chips, crackers)
</li>
<li>
The truth about additives like emulsifiers, when they matter, and when social media fear has gone too far
</li>
<li>
Cracker chat: why some &ldquo;party crackers&rdquo; are basically biscuits, and what to buy instead for everyday
</li>
<li>
Product review: Nestl&eacute; Milo 40% Less Sugar Dairy Snack, is it a solid option for active kids?
</li>
<li>
The &ldquo;maths isn&rsquo;t mathing&rdquo; moment, how the lower sugar version stacks up against the regular one (and why we&rsquo;re investigating)
</li>
<li>
Listener question: wraps, which ones are okay, and why &ldquo;spinach wraps&rdquo; are usually marketing, not veggies
</li>
<li>
Best buys: the simple, budget-friendly wholegrain mini wraps Leanne and Susie actually recommend
</li>
</ul>
As always, this is practical, evidence-led nutrition advice without the all-or-nothing nonsense.
Designed by Dietitians
If your diet needs a little extra support, explore our scientifically formulated supplement range including protein, creatine, collagen, magnesium, and hydration at designedbydietitians.com.

The biggest breakfast mistake for gut health is eating the same thing every day, Leanne and Susie explain how to boost microbiome diversity with “plant points”, reduce ultra-processed foods with realistic supermarket swaps, review a Milo dairy snack, and share the best wholegrain mini wraps to buy in Australia.

The #1 Breakfast Mistake for Gut Health, Plus Easy UPF Swaps and the Best Wraps to Buy

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/f9d8288f-ec75-4fb6-b231-b3fb00ad1830/transcript

If you’re trying to lose weight, manage stress, or just feel better in your body, this episode connects the dots between what’s on your plate and how you actually feel.

This week on The Nutrition Couch:

A viral article claims cottage cheese, berries and seeds are the “best breakfast for weight loss.” We unpack whether it’s genuinely superior — or just smart marketing.

Plus, a major Australian dataset of over 45,000 people has found a strong link between higher fruit and vegetable intake and lower psychological distress. Women in particular saw greater benefits at higher vegetable serves.

We break down:


Why protein + fibre still matters at breakfast


Whether cottage cheese is worth the hype


The gut–brain connection and mood regulation


How many veggie serves actually make a difference


The sugary drink–depression link


A new high-protein Coles Perform barramundi option


And the viral “Japanese cheesecake” trend (and why it’s not actually cheesecake)

If you want simple, science-backed ways to support fat loss, mood and energy — without extremes — this one’s for you.

If you&rsquo;re trying to lose weight, manage stress, or just feel better in your body, this episode connects the dots between what&rsquo;s on your plate and how you actually feel.
This week on The Nutrition Couch:
A viral article claims cottage cheese, berries and seeds are the &ldquo;best breakfast for weight loss.&rdquo; We unpack whether it&rsquo;s genuinely superior &mdash; or just smart marketing.
Plus, a major Australian dataset of over 45,000 people has found a strong link between higher fruit and vegetable intake and lower psychological distress. Women in particular saw greater benefits at higher vegetable serves.
We break down:
<ul>
<li>
Why protein + fibre still matters at breakfast
</li>
<li>
Whether cottage cheese is worth the hype
</li>
<li>
The gut&ndash;brain connection and mood regulation
</li>
<li>
How many veggie serves actually make a difference
</li>
<li>
The sugary drink&ndash;depression link
</li>
<li>
A new high-protein Coles Perform barramundi option
</li>
<li>
And the viral &ldquo;Japanese cheesecake&rdquo; trend (and why it&rsquo;s not actually cheesecake)
</li>
</ul>
If you want simple, science-backed ways to support fat loss, mood and energy &mdash; without extremes &mdash; this one&rsquo;s for you.

A viral “best breakfast for weight loss” is everywhere — but is it actually superior? Plus, new Australian research links higher fruit and vegetable intake with lower psychological distress. Leanne and Susie break down the science, the supermarket finds, and the viral trends.

The ‘Best’ Weight Loss Breakfast? Plus the Veggie–Mental Health Link You Need to Know

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Is brain fog getting worse in menopause?

Trying to lose weight but nothing works anymore?

This episode explores new research on creatine and cognition — and why willpower isn’t the real reason weight loss stalls.

Here’s what we cover:
A new 8-week randomised controlled trial on creatine in peri- and menopausal women
What actually improved: memory, mental fatigue and cognitive performance
Why women may store less creatine than men
Whether all forms of creatine are equal

Plus:
CSIRO data from 78,000 Australians shows why structured meal planning leads to more weight loss
Why willpower fails when planning is absent
The psychology behind “starting again Monday”

We also review the new Cobs Popcorn Bars — are they really a healthy lunchbox option?

And we answer a listener question: why are your measurements dropping but not the scale?

Leanne and Susie are dietitians and co-founders of Designed by Dietitians. As always, the discussion is evidence-led and practical.

Is brain fog getting worse in menopause?
Trying to lose weight but nothing works anymore?
This episode explores new research on creatine and cognition &mdash; and why willpower isn&rsquo;t the real reason weight loss stalls.
Here&rsquo;s what we cover:
<ul>
<li>A new 8-week randomised controlled trial on creatine in peri- and menopausal women</li>
<li>What actually improved: memory, mental fatigue and cognitive performance</li>
<li>Why women may store less creatine than men</li>
<li>Whether all forms of creatine are equal</li>
</ul>
Plus:
<ul>
<li>CSIRO data from 78,000 Australians shows why structured meal planning leads to more weight loss</li>
<li>Why willpower fails when planning is absent</li>
<li>The psychology behind &ldquo;starting again Monday&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
We also review the new Cobs Popcorn Bars &mdash; are they really a healthy lunchbox option?
And we answer a listener question: why are your measurements dropping but not the scale?
Leanne and Susie are dietitians and co-founders of Designed by Dietitians. As always, the discussion is evidence-led and practical.

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 better results than relying on willpower alone. The episode includes a supermarket review of Cobs Popcorn Bars and a practical discussion on body composition changes, including why measurements may drop even when scale weight does not.

Menopause Brain Fog, Creatine & Why Your Weight Loss Isn’t Working

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Fat Loss Mistakes, Living with Reflux, The Best Seed Snacks and Wild vs. Farmed Salmon

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