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A fun, fad-free, evidence-based podcast serving you up all the latest in the world of nutrition and health. Tara Leong is a qualified nutritionist, university lecturer, speaker and author - renowned for her no-nonsense approach to nutrition. She doesn’t hold back in calling out the nonsense and wellness-wankery that is rife online. She breaks down the difficult nutrition science and delivers it to you in an easy to understand way so that you can learn and be inspired.

Health Health & Fitness Nutrition Science Life Sciences Wellness
Update frequency
every 15 days
Average duration
38 minutes
Episodes
21
Years Active
2019 - 2020
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Embracing Food - With Alice Zaslavsky

Embracing Food - With Alice Zaslavsky

Tara  (nutritionist) chats to Alice Zaslavsky about her food philosophy and why she is on a mission to inspire people to try new things, hop in the kitchen, and embrace veggies. Tune in to grab your …

00:57:14  |   Sun 29 Nov 2020
Is This the End of Pete Evans?

Is This the End of Pete Evans?

In this episode, Tara reveals why she feels the way she does, about Pete Evans.

Tara (Nutritionist) has been speaking out about Pete Evans and his dangerous dietary advice for almost 8 years.  This w…

00:34:00  |   Thu 19 Nov 2020
Is Pink Salt Healthier?

Is Pink Salt Healthier?

It's touted in the wellness world as a 'healthier' salt because it's more natural and contains essential minerals. But is this true?  Tara looks at  the latest research by Nutrition Research Australi…

00:20:56  |   Thu 22 Oct 2020
The Truth about Goli Gummies

The Truth about Goli Gummies

In this episode, dietitian Jono Steedman hijacks the show and together with Tara (nutritionist), they investigate Goli Gummies. They're those little red gummies containing apple cider vinegar and sup…

00:42:34  |   Sat 10 Oct 2020
The Truth about Isagenix

The Truth about Isagenix

This is the most requested topic of all time! And it's finally here. 

Tara takes on Isagenix, the multi level marketing company who are massive on the health and fitness scene. 

In this episode: 

  • Tara i…
01:02:55  |   Sat 03 Oct 2020
Why the Mediterranean Diet is good for you - with Dr Anthony Villani

Why the Mediterranean Diet is good for you - with Dr Anthony Villani

By now we've all heard about the Mediterranean diet, but do you know why it good for us? 
To answer that question, Dr Anthony Villani joins the show to explain the science behind this way of eating an…

00:54:04  |   Sat 26 Sep 2020
Could the Paleo diet be bad for gut health? With Dr Angela Genoni

Could the Paleo diet be bad for gut health? With Dr Angela Genoni

The paleo diet is often touted by the wellness industry as being great for gut health, but there has actually been little research done on this to date.

 In this episode, Tara  interviews Dr Angela G…

00:42:38  |   Fri 18 Sep 2020
The 'Wellness' industry is a joke - here's why

The 'Wellness' industry is a joke - here's why

The wellness industry is a multi-billion dollar industry directed at those of us who are the 'worried-well'. It's not reaching those who truly need wellness. 

Tara highlights he inequity of wellness, …

00:22:32  |   Sun 30 Aug 2020
Cook with me - Bolognese Sauce

Cook with me - Bolognese Sauce

Stream this episode and cook with Tara in real-time as she guides you through making the perfect Bolognese sauce. Perfect to put with pasta, use as lasagne sauce, on toast, it's so versatile! You can…

00:28:32  |   Mon 10 Aug 2020
Protein - What's the go? Interview with dietitian Jono Steedman (APD)

Protein - What's the go? Interview with dietitian Jono Steedman (APD)

Tara talks to Jono Steedman (Accredited Practicing Dietitian), aka 'The Guyetitian' about all things protein. 

Jono will talk you through: 

  • Why is protein important? What does it do? 
  • How much you need …
00:55:15  |   Wed 05 Aug 2020
Is Coconut Sugar a Healthier Option?

Is Coconut Sugar a Healthier Option?

Tara is a university-trained Nutritionist, teacher, author and speaker. In this episode, she delves into the science behind coconut sugar to help you to understand whether switching to coconut sugar …

00:17:05  |   Wed 17 Jun 2020
A heart-to-heart with Dr Nikki Stamp - Cardiothoracic surgeon

A heart-to-heart with Dr Nikki Stamp - Cardiothoracic surgeon

Tara chats with Dr Nikki Stamp -  Australian cardiothoracic surgeon, author, tv presenter, and kick a$$ myth buster. 

Nikki reveals how social media is impacting our physical and mental health, and ho…

00:56:30  |   Wed 29 Apr 2020
Why Frozen Vegetables are Your New Best Friend

Why Frozen Vegetables are Your New Best Friend

Every wondered if Frozen vegetables contain any nutrition? Tara shows you the science behind the reasons why they're packed full of nutrition. And if you're not quite sure how to use them, Tara gives…

00:14:49  |   Sat 04 Apr 2020
Don't be rude to food - with dietitian Kate Wengier from FOOST

Don't be rude to food - with dietitian Kate Wengier from FOOST

The words we use when talking about food can have a profound effect on us, both positively, and negatively.

Tara catches up with Dietitian Kate Wengier from Foost to talk about how we can choose word…

00:43:41  |   Sun 26 Jan 2020
How to understand nutrition - with Dr. Tim Crowe

How to understand nutrition - with Dr. Tim Crowe

"Nutrition is messy and confusing...there's a reason for that" - Dr Tim Crowe

In this episode, Tara interviews Dr Tim Crowe - scientist, researcher, dietitian and educator. As the head honcho of Think…

00:53:08  |   Sat 18 Jan 2020
Which is better - Cocoa or cacao?

Which is better - Cocoa or cacao?

Are there any benefits of cacao? And how does it differ from plain old (and much cheaper) cocoa? You'll find that loads of recipes now call for cacao, not cocoa. Why is this?

Find out all the answers…

00:18:05  |   Wed 15 Jan 2020
Health Influencers - How They Can Harm Our Health - Part 1

Health Influencers - How They Can Harm Our Health - Part 1

Tara (nutritionists and social media addict) reveals how social media influencers can actually be harming our health without us even realising it. What Tara has to say is important for anyone using s…

00:30:05  |   Sat 21 Dec 2019
Gut Health - Part 2

Gut Health - Part 2

Join Tara Leong (qualified nutritionist) as she interviews friend and colleague, gut health dietitian - Lydia Sutakovsky (of the Sunshine Coast Gut Clinic), and get the answers to these burning quest…

00:31:44  |   Sun 15 Dec 2019
Sugar - What's the go?

Sugar - What's the go?

Sugar. We all like it, and we are all confused about it. There's so much misinformation online about sugar, that it's causing many people to become frightened of food and severely restrict what they …

00:29:49  |   Mon 09 Dec 2019
Gut Health (Part 1) with dietitian Lydia Sutakowsky

Gut Health (Part 1) with dietitian Lydia Sutakowsky

Gut health is the talk of the town right now, with evidence showing that the microorganisms living within our digestive system can both positively and negatively impact many facets of our health.

In …

00:43:04  |   Mon 02 Dec 2019
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