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Your easy to listen to, uncomplicated & not too serious food, nutrition & health podcast. Host & Registered Nutritionist, Steph Polson interviews experts to serve you the best.
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Named one of New Zealand’s Top Women in Food & Drink, Ashley Wilson provides her take on the 2025 International Congress of Nutrition (ICN) in Paris. We cover: 6:40 The power of connecting 9.00 Ultra-Processed Food Heated Debate12:15 Restructure Trial - Meal Texture/Eating Rate13:30 AI Digital Marketing 17:10 Sweet Tooth Trial - our taste for sweetness 20:00 What the media shows us vs the scientific evidence22:30 Jo Wicks “killer bar” PR vs Eat Lancet25:30 UN Hi...
Omega-3 fatty acids are often praised as essential for brain health, heart function, and overall well-being—but how much do we really know about them? In this episode, we explore their benefits, best food sources, and supplementation. Are you getting enough? What’s the difference between EPA, DHA, and ALA? And do plant-based sources measure up? Tune in as we break it all down, separating fact from fiction to help you make informed choices for your health. We cover: 2:45 Deep science d...
Are you unknowingly missing key nutrients in your diet? Dr Carlene Starck joins us to break down her Priority Nutrients research, revealing the vitamins and minerals Australians and New Zealanders are lacking. From energy to immune health, these hidden micronutrient inadequacies could be holding you back. Tune in to find out what your diet might be missing—and how to fix it! We cover: 3:00 Why this research was undertaken 6.00 Common nutrient inadequacies in Aus/NZ 8.00 Protei...
A deep dive into the science of the menstrual cycle, nutrition, and exercise. Evidence-based chats on hormones, training, and fuelling your body right! We cover: 3:00 Underrepresentation of females in the scientific literature 6:00 Why a narrative review on dietary energy intake across the menstrual cycle was completed7:15 Description of the evidence-base on the effect of the menstrual cycle phase on energy intake9:10 Phases of the menstrual cycle11:05 The effect of the menstrual c...
Amy Williams from the Good Food Institute Europe joins us to explore the alternative proteins landscape across Europe. We cover: How alternative proteins are viewed across Europe now and previouslyWhat alternative proteins are people buying? What is happening in alternative protein research and how is it evolving? Alternative protein research and effects on health Alternative protein and nutritional adequacy What about plant-based milks? "Next Gen" alterna...
It's Pulses Week and this year I’ve teamed up with The Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council and we are keeping it easy! We cover: 10 easiest ways to include legumes (beans/peas) in your diet FREE e-RECIPE BOOK One-liners you don’t want to miss: “Legumes support a healthy gut, help improve overall health, are full of key nutrients like protein and fibre and reduce risk of chronic disease.” “1 cup of cooked peas provides 8g of protein and because it is a plant protein, also...
Sushi is a quick, easy, better-for-you takeaway option that is popular by many. It’s time to dig into the nutrition alongside Jiwi chef and 4th place getter on NZ Masterchef, Hana Kirk. We cover: Behind the scenes Masterchef What is sushi? Differences between sushi in NZ/Aus vs Japan Changing landscape of sushi and diet in Japan What is actually in sushi Sugar in sushi rice Black/brown rice vs white rice How to make sushi Homemade sushi and how ...
Fern Ho, CEO and Co-Founder of The Leaf Protein Co. joins us to talk about a protein source you may have not heard about yet! We cover: What is leaf protein? The extraction process Global competitor landscape Other plants and their protein extraction Commercialising leaf proteinWhat stage is Leaf Protein Co. currently at? How is your product performing once applied to different formats and food matrices? What the future holds for Leaf Protein Co The fu...
Welcome to The Weekly Motivation by Steph Polson, your go-to podcast for quick bursts of inspiration, accountability, and support. Every week, I’ll share practical tips, uplifting messages, and the encouragement you need to go beyond your goals. It’s about more than just achieving a goal—it's about the ongoing journey, building emotional resilience, and staying accountable along the way. There is a typical health trajectory that Kiwi's and Aussie's follow. Find out if you are on this trajec...
Sunny Nathu left Auckland weighing 108kg, landed in Singapore for a work secondment, and said to himself that this has to stop, “if I go further down this path there is no turning back”. 6-months later Sunny has lost 15kg, well on his way to his 80kg goal weight, and is feeling better than ever! We cover: 02.50: Sunny’s weight gain and poor trajectory of health prior to transformation 06.50: Weight loss attempts09.30: Lack of sleep and it’s impact on health 11:00: The bu...
The Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council’s Whole Grain Week is here! We’re bringing you Karlu Chu, The Healthy Grain CEO to take us on the journey of BARLEYMAX® and show us why this whole grain really is a superfood. We cover: About Karlu Chu, CEOBARLEYMAX® cultivated by CSIRO What is BARLEYMAX®? BARLEYMAX® growers Use of BARLEYMAX® in food products The scientific evidence of BARLEYMAX® and gut healthElevate Food CoCollaboration in the journey of BARLEYMAX®Gl...
The Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council’s Whole Grain Week is here! We’re bringing you Jessica Ferguson, the Weet-Bix™ Dietitian to answer your top questions about Weet-Bix™. We cover: What are Weet-Bix™ made of? What does 100% wholegrains mean? How many wholegrains in Weet-Bix™? Why you should eat wholegrains How many wholegrains to aim for each dayNutrition & health benefits of Weet-Bix™ Dietitian’s top ways to eat Weet-Bix™ One-liners you don’...
The Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council’s Whole Grain Week is coming soon (next week!). We’re bringing you Elissa Price, PhD Candidate at the University of New South Wales to discuss her research findings on ultra-processed foods (UPF) and whole grains. We cover: What is food processing? Why are foods processed? Is it always bad? What is an UPF? The latest evidence on UPFs and healthRegardless of how whole grains are processed, what does the research tell us about wh...
Join us for a conversation on alternative proteins through the lens of nutrition and health. We cover: What are alternative proteins? What are complementary proteins? Mainstream media on diet, health and alternative proteins Are conventional processed meat products (e.g. sausages, bacon) improving the nutritional profile of their products? Food Frontiers position on the ultra-processed foods How alternative proteins could be positioned within the Austral...
To drink juice or not to drink juice? Tim Cassettari has been researching juice for the past 3 years, so we are in excellent hands as we cover the latest research on juice and health. We cover: Why study juice?What do dietary guidelines say about juice?The latest research Health benefits and health risks of juice The effect of juice on satiety & weight, dental health, brain health, gut healthThe optimal amount and type of juice What about pulp?The different types of...
It's Women's Health Week and mental health always matters! Join us as we discuss what the evidence says when it comes to nutrition and depression & anxiety. We also look at a new study that was published in the Lancet comparing lifestyle (diet and exercise) and psychotherapy interventions. We cover: WHO definitions of depression & anxiety Rates of depression & anxiety in NZ and Australia Mediterranean diet & mental healthNew Lancet study around nutrition &...
It’s Women’s Health Week and Clare Goodwin, the PCOS Nutritionist and founder of Ovie is here to answer your questions on PCOS. We cover it all, including how PCOS affects weight and fertility. We cover: What is PCOS?How common in PCOS? Does it matter if someone remains undiagnosed? Causes of PCOS Main symptoms of PCOSHow PCOS affects weight How PCOS affects fertility One-liners you don’t want to miss: “For years and years women have been treated like hyp...
It’s Women’s Health Week and endocrinologist, Dr Megan Ogilvie is with us and flipping the script on menopause. Megan draws from different cultures and looks at menopause through a positive lens. A must-listen for all women that will leave you feeling aspired! We cover: What is menopause? And what is “normal” for women? How do you think women should view this time? What does this time really mean? Menopause myths Menopause and belly fat, why? One-liners...
It’s Women’s Health Week and endocrinologist, Dr Sasha Nair is with us to discuss premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). We cover: What is PMS and PMDDSigns & symptoms of PMSPMDD the more severe variant of PMSWhat impacts PMS?How does PMS typically change throughout life?PMS myths Management & treatment of PMS How to talk to teenagers about PMSOne-liners you don’t want to miss: “Things that may impact your symptoms are basically ...
Are packaged snack foods creeping into your diet more than you would like? Join us as we look at what we are snacking on, how we are snacking and what changes could be made that take into account the reasons you love to snack. We cover: The Healthylife 2024 Living Healthy Report An overview of recommended serve sizes from the dietary guidelines compared to those found on food packetsAustralian’s favourite packaged food snacksHow snacking has changed across the last 4 years&n...
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