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.

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.

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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

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