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R.E.A.L Health and Nutrition Podcast

R.E.A.L Health and Nutrition is a Dietitian service in Melbourne, Australia, specializing in personalized nutrition for healthspan, chronic disease prevention, and sports performance.

Empowering clients with realistic and sustainable strategies, we offer evidence-based guidance tailored to individual needs.

Join us for our podcast where we discuss the crazy world of health, nutrition and performance. We hope you learn a lot, that your curiosity is piqued and your sense of humour tickled.

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R.E.A.L Health and Nutrition Podcast
Need a Dietitian? Visit www.recoveryexerciseandlifestyle.com R.E.A.L Health and Nutrition is a Dietitian service in Melbourne, specializing in personalized nutrition for healthspan, chronic disease prevention, and sport performance. Empowering clients with realistic and sustainable strategies, we offer evidence-based guidance tailored to individual needs. Timestamps: 00:00 - Defining superfoods and their misconceptions 02:15 - Discussion on life-saving foods like sugary drinks 05:45 - Superfood trends and consumer misconceptions 09:30 - Debating anti-superfoods and their characteristics 10:44 - Importance of whole foods over supplements 12:17 - Discussion on superfoods and anti-superfoods 14:07 - High fructose corn syrup misconceptions 18:12 - Marketing tactics in nutrition discussions 20:39 - Kiwi as a superfood and food superiority 21:49 - Bias in nutrition and superfood choices 24:56 - Nutritional therapy limitations and medical interventions 29:33 - Best bang-for-buck foods in each food group 32:06 - Flake, tuna, and microplastics 35:01 - Omega-3 deficiency vs. microplastics concerns 38:04 - Nuts, Omega-3, Omega-6, and health impact 41:31 - Dietary sources and balancing Omega intake 42:33 - Liver as a nutrient-dense meat 44:00 - Lean vs. fatty meat choices for health 48:05 - Importance of vegetables in a balanced diet 51:00 - Berries as top fruit choice for nutrition 53:17 - Iron overload, blood donation benefits discussed 54:05 - Dairy fat, C15 fatty acid, cholesterol impact 57:19 - Low-fat vs full-fat milk, calorie considerations 1:00:39 - Yogurt protein content, marketing misconceptions ▼Follow R.E.A.L▼ ►YOUTUBE - http://www.youtube.com/@recoveryexerciseandlifestyle ►INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/r.e.a.l_health_and_nutrition/ ▼Follow Max▼ ►YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG-XkNzg5xv_re3Jwu0DM0A ►INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/dennehy.dietitian/ ▼Follow Matthew▼ ►YOUTUBE - http://www.youtube.com/@Matthew.Rigoni.Nutrition ►INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/matthew.rigoni.dietitian/ This podcast is for education, information and general entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medical nutrition therapy and/ or healthcare of any discipline. The content discussed in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please review our Terms of Use via our website.
35: The ONE Superfood To Rule Them All
Need a Dietitian? Visit www.recoveryexerciseandlifestyle.com R.E.A.L Health and Nutrition is a Dietitian service in Melbourne, specializing in personalized nutrition for healthspan, chronic disease prevention, and sport performance. Empowering clients with realistic and sustainable strategies, we offer evidence-based guidance tailored to individual needs. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and low FODMAP diet discussion 02:30 - Hypnotherapy and alternative medicine perspectives 05:00 - Bodybuilding science vs. anecdotal practices 08:30 - IBS causes, diagnosis, and treatment considerations 10:01 - How to get diagnosed with IBS 11:46 - Challenges of early IBS diagnosis and misdiagnosis risks 14:49 - Importance of ruling out conditions before IBS treatment 19:41 - Treatment options and symptom management strategies 23:23 - Gut motility, inflammation, and IBS discussion 24:43 - Initial dietitian consultation and assessment process 26:19 - Misinformation and supplement industry concerns 28:42 - Low FODMAP diet phases and effectiveness 30:34 - Monash FODMAP app and research support 32:01 - FODMAP challenge phase and symptom tracking 35:06 - Low FODMAP diet not beneficial for general health 40:08 - IBS, stress, and gut-brain connection discussion 39:49 - IBS symptoms and stress factors 42:05 - Introduction to phase three of FODMAP diet 46:27 - Challenges in identifying histamine sensitivities 50:43 - Caution on IBS scams and medical gaslighting ▼Follow R.E.A.L▼ ►YOUTUBE - http://www.youtube.com/@recoveryexerciseandlifestyle ►INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/r.e.a.l_health_and_nutrition/ ▼Follow Max▼ ►YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG-XkNzg5xv_re3Jwu0DM0A ►INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/dennehy.dietitian/ ▼Follow Matthew▼ ►YOUTUBE - http://www.youtube.com/@Matthew.Rigoni.Nutrition ►INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/matthew.rigoni.dietitian/ This podcast is for education, information and general entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medical nutrition therapy and/ or healthcare of any discipline. The content discussed in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please review our Terms of Use via our website.
34: IBS Pt.1 | How To Heal IBS With Food | Irritable bowel syndrome 101
Looking for a Dietitian? Visit www.recoveryexerciseandlifestyle.com R.E.A.L Health and Nutrition is a Dietitian service in Melbourne, specializing in personalized nutrition for healthspan, chronic disease prevention, and sport performance. Empowering clients with realistic and sustainable strategies, we offer evidence-based guidance tailored to individual needs. Timestamps: 00:00 - Discussion on toast and jam for breakfast 02:00 - Debate on carbohydrates and chronic disease trends 04:00 - Blood sugar impact of eating cherries for breakfast 06:00 - Comparison of GI, glycemic load, and meal timing 11:06 - Glycemic index discussion 12:33 - Nutritional benefits of cherries and protein importance 14:45 - Protein timing and muscle synthesis effects 19:02 - Dietary fiber, cancer risk, and mental health 22:45 - Fiber intake and cancer risk reduction 24:45 - Medication vs. lifestyle for heart health outcomes 28:09 - Cherry consumption and digestion considerations 31:07 - Nutritional benefits of nuts and food categorization 32:15 - Discussion on nut consumption and dietary habits 34:00 - Impact of high GI foods on health risks 37:36 - Role of dietitians in healthcare and referrals 41:17 - Podcast closing message ▼Follow R.E.A.L▼ ►YOUTUBE - http://www.youtube.com/@recoveryexerciseandlifestyle ►INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/r.e.a.l_health_and_nutrition/ ▼Follow Max▼ ►YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG-XkNzg5xv_re3Jwu0DM0A ►INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/dennehy.dietitian/ ▼Follow Matthew▼ ►YOUTUBE - http://www.youtube.com/@Matthew.Rigoni.Nutrition ►INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/matthew.rigoni.dietitian/ This podcast is for education, information and general entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medical nutrition therapy and/ or healthcare of any discipline. The content discussed in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please review our Terms of Use via our website.
33: How To Fix Your Breakfast (Cherries = Unhealthy?) | Diabetes | Energy | Muscle
Looking for a Dietitian? Visit www.recoveryexerciseandlifestyle.com R.E.A.L Health and Nutrition is a Dietitian service in Melbourne, specializing in personalized nutrition for healthspan, chronic disease prevention, and sport performance. Empowering clients with realistic and sustainable strategies, we offer evidence-based guidance tailored to individual needs. Corrections: - Caffeine is an antagonist to adenosine at its site, not an agonist - Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors instead of activating them. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and discussion on coffee as caffeine source 03:00 - Impacts of caffeine on sleep and energy levels 06:00 - Training, sleep hygiene, and caffeine consumption variables 09:00 - Brewing techniques, caffeine variance, and coffee rituals 13:55 - Caffeine source consistency discussion 16:02 - Variability of caffeine in gum and pills 19:04 - Palatability and placebo effects on performance 22:20 - Caffeine tolerance, cycling, and withdrawal issues 28:00 - Discussing caffeine intake guidelines and usage 30:00 - Impact of sleep on cognitive performance and memory 32:00 - Evaluating caffeine cycling and daily consumption habits 34:00 - Perspectives on timing caffeine after waking up 36:00 - Brushing teeth close to food and impact on colour 38:00 - Coffee's antioxidant benefits and dietary contributions 40:00 - Fatigue post-lunch and caffeine's role in energy 41:00 - Blood glucose podcast teaser and midday energy drop 41:44 - Caffeine's cognitive effects and timing. 43:28 - Discussing proactive caffeine use for energy levels. 46:01 - Coffee preferences versus energy drinks explored. 49:28 - Future discussion: blood glucose and energy management. ▼Follow R.E.A.L▼ ►YOUTUBE - http://www.youtube.com/@recoveryexerciseandlifestyle ►INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/r.e.a.l_health_and_nutrition/ ▼Follow Max▼ ►YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG-XkNzg5xv_re3Jwu0DM0A ►INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/dennehy.dietitian/ ▼Follow Matthew▼ ►YOUTUBE - http://www.youtube.com/@Matthew.Rigoni.Nutrition ►INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/matthew.rigoni.dietitian/ This podcast is for education, information and general entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medical nutrition therapy and/ or healthcare of any discipline. The content discussed in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please review our Terms of Use via our website.
32: Caffeine- Coffee Is A Poor Choice?, Perfomance, Cognition, Sleep, Timing
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