Rice is a pantry staple — but should you be worried about what’s really hiding inside it?

In today’s episode of The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie unpack some eye-opening new data on arsenic levels in Australian rice and rice-based snacks. From lunchbox favourites to your sushi roll, we break down the facts, risks, and simple swaps to help you make safer, smarter choices — especially if you’ve got little ones.

Also in this episode:

• Early puberty in girls: Could diet quality matter more than weight?
• Breakfast timing: Should you eat if you’re not hungry in the morning?
• Product review: Cauliflower gnocchi — the low-carb swap worth trying?

Whether you’re a health-conscious parent, navigating hormone changes, or just curious about your breakfast habits — this episode is packed with practical, evidence-based advice you can act on straight away.

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Are you paying $90 for "influencer-approved" collagen or magnesium blends (that cost just cents to make)?

In this explosive episode of The Nutrition Couch, dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell expose the truth behind overpriced wellness supplements — including why some $90 “hot chocolates” and $5-per-serve hydration drinks are nothing more than marketing spin.

Then, they unpack new research that’s a game-changer for women’s health: a study just published in The Journal of Nutrition shows that PMS symptoms can be reduced by up to 41% — simply by adding more nuts, seeds, and legumes into your diet. Meanwhile, giving in to PMS sugar cravings might make symptoms 33% worse.

Also in this episode:

• Aldi soup review: The $2.99 pantry staple that punches above its weight

• High-protein milk drinks: convenient or ultra-processed minefield?

• The supplement ingredients you should never overpay for

• Why Designed by Dietitians keeps ingredient sourcing and clinical doses transparent — unlike many trending brands

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the supplement aisle or frustrated by the health promises plastered across social media, this is your no-BS guide to smarter, evidence-based choices.

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Are you eating too much saturated fat without realising it?

In this powerful episode, Leanne and Susie unpack:

• Why saturated fat still matters (even if you’ve moved to low-carb or high-protein)
• The hidden saturated fat sources most people overlook
• The latest science on diabetes risk, insulin resistance, and why gestational diabetes is a huge red flag
• The exact blood tests you need to detect early glucose problems before they escalate
• How food sequencing, meal timing and simple movement hacks can dramatically improve blood sugar control
• A full review of Coles’ High Protein Bread: does it live up to the hype?
• When weight loss medication (like Ozempic or Mounjaro) is — and isn’t — the right option
• Why seeing a dietitian often unlocks results where nothing else has worked

If you care about your long-term health, hormones, fat loss and metabolic future — this episode delivers real, practical answers.

PLUS: Our 200-page kids nutrition ebook is now available here.

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