You’ve been told to cut cake, ban wine, and throw out the chips… But what if your favourite soul food is the secret to actually sticking to your weight loss goals?

In this episode of The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie unpack:

🎂 Why eating cake (yes, really) may improve weight loss outcomes

New research shows that planned indulgences help reduce cravings, increase satisfaction, and prevent rebound bingeing. Learn how to choose your “soul foods” — and why not all treats are worth the calories.

🧪 The cookware in your kitchen could be disrupting your hormones

From non-stick pans to plastic utensils, we break down the evidence on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including PFAS, BPA, black plastics and silicone bakeware — and what to use instead for safer everyday cooking.

🛒 Supermarket find: Aldi’s Immune Vitality wellness shots

They’re viral on TikTok and popping up in trolleys everywhere — but are they worth the $6.99 price tag? We analyse the ingredients, sugar content and when they might actually be useful.

🫒 Cooking oils decoded: what to use when olive oil’s too expensive

We get real about extra virgin olive oil, budget-friendly oil swaps, and why canola might not be the villain the internet says it is.

Whether you’re rethinking your cookware or finally want to ditch food guilt for good, this episode gives you practical, evidence-based guidance with zero fearmongering.

👩‍🍳 Plus, hear how Leanne swapped out her entire kitchen setup — and which oil Susie still swears by when budgets are tight.

You&rsquo;ve been told to cut cake, ban wine, and throw out the chips&hellip;&nbsp;But what if your favourite soul food is the secret to actually sticking to your weight loss goals?
In this episode of The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie unpack:
🎂 Why eating cake (yes, really) may improve weight loss outcomes
New research shows that planned indulgences help reduce cravings, increase satisfaction, and prevent rebound bingeing. Learn how to choose your &ldquo;soul foods&rdquo; &mdash; and why not all treats are worth the calories.
🧪 The cookware in your kitchen could be disrupting your hormones
From non-stick pans to plastic utensils, we break down the evidence on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including PFAS, BPA, black plastics and silicone bakeware &mdash; and what to use instead for safer everyday cooking.
🛒 Supermarket find: Aldi&rsquo;s Immune Vitality wellness shots
They&rsquo;re viral on TikTok and popping up in trolleys everywhere &mdash; but are they worth the $6.99 price tag? We analyse the ingredients, sugar content and when they might actually be useful.
🫒 Cooking oils decoded: what to use when olive oil&rsquo;s too expensive
We get real about extra virgin olive oil, budget-friendly oil swaps, and why canola might not be the villain the internet says it is.
Whether you&rsquo;re rethinking your cookware or finally want to ditch food guilt for good, this episode gives you practical, evidence-based guidance with zero fearmongering.
👩&zwj;🍳 Plus, hear how Leanne swapped out her entire kitchen setup &mdash; and which oil Susie still swears by when budgets are tight.

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.
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.

The Nutrition Couch

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.

Can cake actually help you lose weight? We explore the science behind “soul foods,” uncover hormone-disrupting risks in common cookware, and share smart oil swaps when olive oil’s out of budget — plus a review of Aldi’s new immunity shots.

How Cake Can Help You Lose Weight. The Hidden Dangers of Non-Stick Pans & Budget-Friendly Oil Swaps

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