Leanne Ward Nutrition

Given that we are heading into the silly season (and summer down here in Australia), this episode is just unfiltered Leanne giving you my top 10 reasons why, despite your best efforts, you (most likely) aren't losing weight.   Mealami Today’s episode is brought to you by my favourite meal prep bags Mealami.   Mealami are great believers of eating well to look after your health and wellbeing. Their insulated meal pre bags are functional, innovative and highly fashionable and I am so happy to partner with them to offer you a 10% discount if you use my code “LEANNE10”.   This works off the entire range of Mealami bags and also accessories but not during a sale. Visit https://mealami.com.au to see the range of bags and accessories.     Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

In this episode I chat with Dr Megan Rossi, a practicing dietitian and nutritionist with a PhD in gut health. Megan is also a leading research fellow at King’s College London, where she is currently investigating nutrition-based therapies in gut health. Finally, Megan the founder of The Gut Health Clinic, where she leads a team of gut-specialist dietitians who see clients all over the world.  In this episode, Megan gives us a gut health update straight from the lab. We chat about: why gut health is so important; new and exciting research from the lab; updates in the area of leaky gut and managing SIBO; personalised nutrition and genetic testing; and all about sweeteners. To end the podcast, Megan and I answer some quick listener questions around antibiotics, coffee, dairy, food intolerance test kits and covid. You can learn more from Megan on her Instagram or her website. Fancy Plants Today’s episode is brought to you by Fancy Plants. Fancy Plants has 3 wonderful products available at Woolworths and Coles. The Chia Pod is a café style chia pudding which can be eaten on the go. The Chocolate Silky Pot is smooth as silky and seriously additive. The Vanilla Rice Pud is a plant-based twist on the old favourite, rice pudding. All 3 options in the Fancy Plants range are a source of fibre, prebiotics for your gut health and calcium too. To find out more, head to https://fancyplants.com or look for them in your local supermarket. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

In this episode I chat with Dr. Dayna Lee-Bagley about how and why healthy habits suck.   Dr Dayna is a registered clinical psychologist in Canada and has 15 years hospital experience as a clinical health psychologist. She has since opened her own virtual health psychology clinic offering clinical interventions, training for healthcare providers, and educational courses on health related topics. In the episode, Dr Dayna and l chat about habits and why, for some of us, healthy habits suck. We talk about: the importance of habits; why we have a hard time being consistent with habits; the difference between the caveman brain and the executive brain (our frontal lobe); the ACT technique; negative self-talk; and how to make our habits actually stick. If you would like to learn more, check out Dr Dayna's websites https://drleebaggley.com/Instagram or her Facebook. Garmin Sq 2 Plus  This episode is brought to you by Venu Sq 2 – Garmin’s GPS smartwatch with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. It will spend more time on your wrist and less time charging with up to 11 days of use on a single charge! Use code LEANNE10 at www.garmin.com.au to receive 10% off your very own Venu Sq 2 and start living better with Garmin today. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

In this episode, I interview fitness professional turned educator and mentor, Jen Dugard about the importance of female specific fitness. Jen has changed the landscape of how mums are looked after within the fitness industry. In 2016, Jen developed her pre & postnatal accreditation, "Safe Return to Exercise" and has now delivered this accreditation to thousands of trainers across the world. In the episode, Jen and I discuss- why women need to train differently to men; how to vet your trainer to ensure they know how to train women; red flags to watch out for from trainers; why strength is so important for females; why our pelvic floor matters; and how we can strengthen our pelvic floor and the best way that busy and overwhelmed mums can commencer exercise. If you would like to learn more, check out Jen's websites https://www.jendugard.com and Instagram. Garmin Sq 2 Plus  This episode is brought to you by Venu Sq 2 – Garmin’s GPS smartwatch with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. It will spend more time on your wrist and less time charging with up to 11 days of use on a single charge! Use code LEANNE10 at www.garmin.com.au to receive 10% off your very own Venu Sq 2 and start living better with Garmin today. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

In this episode I welcome back wonderful guest is Anna Ritan, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist, with over 12 years experience, who specialises in paediatric and neonatal nutritional therapy and dietary education. Anna is also the creator of Nourish Little Lives. Today’s episode is the second part of a 2 part series with Anna with today being the Q&A section from our listeners. You’ve asked Anna the questions and today she provides the answers.   If you want to know more on this subject, visit Anna's Instagram.   LEAN Gut Mind Method Today's episode is brought to you by my premium coaching program LEAN Gut Mind Method.   If you’re a female who struggles with weight loss, emotional eating and poor gut health and you are ready to change once and for all, let me and my team help you. LEAN Gut Mind Method is the LAST nutrition program you will ever need to invest in and the FIRST program you will ever see LASTING results from. Let me and my team show you the way! Apply for my premium 1:1 12 week coaching program at www.leangutmindmethod.com.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

This episode's wonderful guest is Anna Ritan, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist, with over 12 years experience, who specialises in paediatric and neonatal nutritional therapy and dietary education. Anna is also the creator of Nourish Little Lives. This episode is all about starting your baby on solids. Anna and I talk about- the best age to start babies on solids; the benefits of waiting until 6 months; the difference between purees and baby led weening, if one approach is better than the other and if you can do both together; how to reduce your anxiety relating to your baby gaging or choking; Anna’s favourite meal ideas for babies. If you want to know more on this subject, visit Anna's Instagram. Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Mac-Nutrition and the Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification. The MNU Certification is a 12-month, 100% evidence-based online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work, from anywhere in the world, and qualifies you to be insured to practice as a nutritionist in over 25 countries around the world.     You can find out more information at www.Mac-NutritionUni.com.     As a listener of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, you can also get a generous 90% off the enrolment fees using the coupon code LEANNE90.     Enrolments for the current intake opened on 13th July 2022, so get in quick!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

In this episode, I deep dive into "Volume Eating" with fellow dietitian, and hungry human, Paula Norris. Paula and I discuss- what volume eating is and who it’s appropriate for; how volume eating is different to other diets and whether or not it’s just healthy eating; how you can start volume eating at home; how you can use volume eating if you don’t like veggies or salads; and how liquids fit into volume eating. Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Mac-Nutrition and the Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification. The MNU Certification is a 12-month, 100% evidence-based online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work, from anywhere in the world, and qualifies you to be insured to practice as a nutritionist in over 25 countries around the world.     You can find out more information at www.Mac-NutritionUni.com.     As a listener of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, you can also get a generous 90% off the enrolment fees using the coupon code LEANNE90.     Enrolments for the next intake open on 13th July 2022, so get in quick!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

In this episode, I chat eczema with registered dietitian, Julia Chien. After years of battling her own eczema and topical steroid withdrawal, Julia has found her passion in helping others overcome these conditions. Julia helps people living with eczema reduce itchy, inflamed and uncomfortable skin symptoms by using an "inside-out" approach. She works with clients all over the world in her "Clear Your Eczema" program. You can follower Julia on her Instagram. In this episode, Julia and I chat all things eczema but, more specially: We discuss what eczema is, how and why some people get it and the nutrition advice that can help and hinder eczema. We talk about the evidence for gluten, dairy and supplements that may be able to assist eczema warriors. Finally we discuss how to stop the dreaded eczema itch and the best meals for eczema healing. Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Mac-Nutrition and the Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification. The MNU Certification is a 12-month, 100% evidence-based online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work, from anywhere in the world, and qualifies you to be insured to practice as a nutritionist in over 25 countries around the world.     You can find out more information at www.Mac-NutritionUni.com.     As a listener of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, you can also get a generous 90% off the enrolment fees using the coupon code LEANNE90.     Enrolments for the next intake open on 13th July 2022, so get in quick!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

In this episode, I welcome back one of my favourite gastroenterologists, Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Dr B and I chat all things food sensitivities but, more specially: We analyse the fibre paradox; We discuss food sensitivities vs. food intolerances; We chat SIBO, histamine intolerance and food intolerance testing kits; Finally, we talk strategies to train your gut to increase your tolerance to certain foods. Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Mac-Nutrition and the Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification. The MNU Certification is a 12-month, 100% evidence-based online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work, from anywhere in the world, and qualifies you to be insured to practice as a nutritionist in over 25 countries around the world.     You can find out more information at www.Mac-NutritionUni.com.     As a listener of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, you can also get a generous 90% off the enrolment fees using the coupon code LEANNE90.     Enrolments for the next intake open on 13th July 2022, so get in quick!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

In this episode, I welcome back Peta Carige, one of Australia’s leading sports dietitians who focuses on maximising performance by providing simple, practical and individualised advice. Peta has worked with a range of athletes including Olympic gold medalists and premiership winning players from the Brisbane Broncos and also the Newcastle Knights. She specialises in performance nutrition, corporate presenting and meal plans. In this episode, Peta and I discuss the sports supplements that actually work. We chat through protein powders, BCAAs, beta-alanine, fat burners, beetroot juice, creatine, tart cherries and finally HMB. Peta also gives us her top tips on supplements and her one piece of advice all our listeners should be doing.   If you would like to learn more, check out Peta's website https://petacarige.com or her Instagram. Garmin Venu 2 Plus  This episode is brought to you by Venu 2 Plus – Garmin’s GPS smartwatch with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. It will keep you moving with over 25 built-in indoor and GPS sports apps! Use code LEANNE15 at www.garmin.com.au to receive 15% off your very own Venu 2 Plus and start living better with Garmin today. Valid till 31 August 2022. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!