How to Fuel Your Body

This week we're answering your questions on some of the biggest areas of confusion in nutrition and wellbeing. We're discussing how diet can support hormonal health, from PCOS and amenorrhea to hormonal acne, and exploring how to care for your microbiome while taking a GLP-1 medi ...  Show more

Is Bran Flakes really junk food? Are our attention spans under threat? And have we reached peak optimisation culture? This week we unpack the government's proposed changes to healthy eating guidelines, which could see breakfast cereals like Bran Flakes classified as HFSS foods, a ...  Show more

Today on the Nutrition Facts podcast, we explore a variety of nutrient-rich foods that can enhance our workout. This episode features audio from Foods to Improve Athletic Performance and Recovery, Fennel Seeds to Improve Athletic Performance, and Whole Beets vs. Juice for Improvi ...  Show more

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir Leah Higl, take deep dive into how you can optimise your pre-workout nutrition. (0:00) - Introduction & Background (0:56) - Goals of Pre-workout Nutrition & Who Would Benefit From It (2:56) - Gold Standard Timing (6:13) - Carbs (9:28) - Reactive Hypo ...  Show more

We know the benefits of regular physical activity are indisputable and exercise is a key element of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. But how much consideration are you giving to your nutrition, especially when it comes to long distance training as how we choose to fuel our endur ...  Show more

As a dietitian, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “What do I eat before a workout?” In this minisode, I set the record straight and help you decide how to choose your pre- and post- workout snacks and meals. I also discuss the metabolism of macronutrients, how what ...  Show more