A new study found a common sunscreen chemical at surprisingly high levels in Queensland kids, and if you're a parent you've probably already seen the headlines. So what does it actually mean, and should you be changing what goes on your kids' skin this summer?

This week on The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie cut through the alarmist sunscreen coverage with a calm, evidence-based look at the research. Then they unpack new research showing that the more you like a fast food brand, the healthier you believe it is, and the poorer your overall diet tends to be. Plus the 18-calorie burger sauce Leanne happily paid $8 for, and the truth behind the viral claim that you should never blend bananas and berries.

In this episode:
What the new homosalate study really found in Aussie kids, why Australia allows more than double the concentration Europe permits, and what the TGA is saying
Leanne's no-panic approach to choosing a kids' sunscreen, and why zinc isn't automatically the better option
The melanoma story that shows why yearly skin checks and acting early matter
New research on fast food brand loyalty, and why the "healthier option" on the menu can quietly give you permission to eat more of it
What Susie is seeing in clinic with GLP-1 users and fast food
Why fast food sponsorship in sport, from cricket to State of Origin, shapes what our kids think is normal
Product review: Fropro Fit Sauce Burger Mayo, the nutrition panel, the ingredient list, and Leanne's cheeseburger salad hack for eating more veg
Listener question: should you stop putting bananas and berries in your smoothie? Where the claim started, the tiny eight-person study behind it, and why both dietitians are still blending them together

A new study found a common sunscreen chemical at surprisingly high levels in Queensland kids, and if you're a parent you've probably already seen the headlines. So what does it actually mean, and should you be changing what goes on your kids' skin this summer?
This week on The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie cut through the alarmist sunscreen coverage with a calm, evidence-based look at the research. Then they unpack new research showing that the more you like a fast food brand, the healthier you believe it is, and the poorer your overall diet tends to be. Plus the 18-calorie burger sauce Leanne happily paid $8 for, and the truth behind the viral claim that you should never blend bananas and berries.
In this episode:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>What the new homosalate study really found in Aussie kids, why Australia allows more than double the concentration Europe permits, and what the TGA is saying</li>
<li>Leanne's no-panic approach to choosing a kids' sunscreen, and why zinc isn't automatically the better option</li>
<li>The melanoma story that shows why yearly skin checks and acting early matter</li>
<li>New research on fast food brand loyalty, and why the "healthier option" on the menu can quietly give you permission to eat more of it</li>
<li>What Susie is seeing in clinic with GLP-1 users and fast food</li>
<li>Why fast food sponsorship in sport, from cricket to State of Origin, shapes what our kids think is normal</li>
<li>Product review: Fropro Fit Sauce Burger Mayo, the nutrition panel, the ingredient list, and Leanne's cheeseburger salad hack for eating more veg</li>
<li>Listener question: should you stop putting bananas and berries in your smoothie? Where the claim started, the tiny eight-person study behind it, and why both dietitians are still blending them together</li>
</ul>

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.

Dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell unpack the new homosalate study on kids' sunscreen, research linking fast food brand loyalty to poorer diet quality, a low-calorie burger sauce review, and whether bananas and berries really shouldn't be blended together.

Is Your Kids' Sunscreen Safe? Plus Why Loving a Fast Food Brand Changes How You Eat

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/26182c80-5ef9-490e-aa20-b4d400b1816c/transcript