Need To Know Nutrition

When is the best time to start a baby on solids? What are the recommended 'first' foods and how should they be prepared? What if my baby won't eat solids? In this episode I chat to Clinical Nutritionist and Paediatric Specialist Sarah Appleford. If you're looking for professional and reliable information when it comes to feeding your baby solids then this is the episode for you...

Sarah Clark is the founder of Fab Fertile (an incredible company that takes a holistic, targeted approach to help couples get pregnant naturally), she's an author, a life coach, a health coach, a mum and an all-round incredible human. On this episode Sarah joins me all the way from Canada and discusses all things fertility, functional testing, holistic health, nutrition and pregnancy. If you&...

Today I am thrilled to welcome to the show Monika Anna: Clinical Nutritionist and Personal Trainer. From professional dancer, to her experience with disordered eating, to body building, personal training & nutrition, Mon is a wealth of knowledge and shares with us her tips to decrease bloating, improve gut health and practice self-care. Mon's passion is to rewrite and transform health reg...

My charming, brutally honest and insanely talented guest for today is Sam Ludeman - actor, singer, dancer and absolute legend. Sam shares with us the highlights of his professional career thus far and gives us an insight into the success, the flops, the pain and the pleasure when it comes to honest accounts of nutritional health. If you're an up and coming performer or if you're curious...

If you're wondering which foods to include in your daily diet to help boost your mood, then you've come to the right place. This is such an important and relevant topic (& I am very excited about putting this information out there for all).  I've decided to shower you with delicious info, whilst keeping it light but factual, fun but educational. It's time to shed some light...

Former paediatric nurse and founder of the business Healthy Little Eaters, Kate Pearce is a gloriously energetic soul with a flare for inspiring every child to feel like a superhero (& eat like one too!) Join me in today's episode as we discover the journey to creating Healthy Little Eaters and how this lady-boss is empowering the lives and health of our children through play.  If you&apo...

Incredibly knowledgable, earth loving, health hacking, ocean obsessed Clinical Nutritionist and Yogi Jeannalea McInnes joins me in this episode. We talk all things yoni health (the womb and female organs of generation), how to increase your libido and how to keep everything healthy down there. It's all about nutrition and lifestyle when it comes to sexual health - I basically stopped wearing...

It is my absolute pleasure to introduce Erin Bosanquet: a Clinical Nutritionist and gut healing specialist with a passion for helping women overcome stress and anxiety.  Erin shares with us her journey to becoming a Nutritionist, the common health concerns she is presented with professionally and some very useful tips when it comes to anxiety management through nutrition. I know you'll enjoy...

In today's episode we dive headfirst into the glitz and glam of the sport and fitness industry. Pro model Tammi Lou takes us behind the scenes as she shares her journey from gym instructor and personal trainer to representing Australia in Orlando, Florida. Tam shares the success, the pain and the pleasure when it comes to nutritional health and her career thus far. If you've ever wondere...

Fussy little eaters - do you know one? Do you have one living under your roof? Perhaps one of your nieces, nephews or grandchildren are a little fussy. As a parent, we all want our children to eat their fruits and vegetables so they can grow up to be healthy and strong...but the reality is, this doesn't always happen. It's time to learn some great tips and tricks to manage picky eaters a...

Do you ever have intense cravings for a particular type of food (or foods)? When do they happen? Why do they happen? This episode uncovers the truth about cravings: why we have them, what's happening in the body when cravings hit and ways we can reduce unwanted cravings. Strap in for this short, sharp (and always delicious) episode of Need to Know Nutrition. 

How can the foods we eat improve athletic performance? Do we really need protein shakes? Whether you're a professional athlete or you simply enjoy a few hours of exercise in your week, this episode is for you. Learn some great tips on fueling your body, avoiding injury, improving strength and increasing muscle recovery. Sports nutrition is important for all types of athletes. 

We know that the food we eat is fuel for our bodies, but what you may not know is that there are specific nutrients that your body needs in order to make energy efficiently. This episode is a factual and delicious insight into how energy is made in the body, the foods and nutrients we need to consume for consistent energy and also the things you can do right now to improve your energy levels. Put...

Have you ever wondered what your poo is trying to tell you? You can tell a lot about your health just by looking into the toilet before you give it a flush. Your poo can tell you if you should adjust your diet, drink more water, focus on gut health or perhaps consult your primary healthcare professional. In this episode, learn all about what your poo is trying to tell you.

Have you ever wondered why we crave certain foods when we're stressed? Or why our weight fluctuates? Learn what happens to the body during stress and ways that you can better manage your stress to improve your health. 

Join Belinda as she dives into the world of gut health. There is so much research into the health of our gut and the incredible role it plays in the overall health of our body (and mind!) If you're looking for ways to begin 'operation healthy gut' then this episode will provide you with the nutrients you need, as well as the things you should avoid to ensure optimal gut health. Kick...

If you suffer from seasonal or year-round allergies, then you're in the right place. Join Belinda as she discusses all of the things you can do to decrease and manage allergy symptoms. Learn all of the delicious nutritional facts, plus the what, why and how when it comes to allergies. Let's all enjoy the beauty of spring (& life!)

We all need sleep, but how restful and rejuvenating is your sleep? In this episode Belinda discusses all the facts when it comes to getting a better nights sleep. If you're wondering what nutrition has to do with sleep, tune in and learn just how closely food and sleep are intertwined. All aboard the high-quality sleep train - toot toot! 

The virus, not the beer - sorry! A short, factual bonus episode about the what, why and how plus all of the nutritional tips you need to stay healthy during this time. Be kind, stay positive and put your health first. 

Does pineapple actually kick-start labour? How about spicy food? Raspberry leaf? Join Belinda as she reveals the fact and fiction when it comes to natural labour-induction. Learn all of the delicious and nutritious foods needed to heal your body post-birth, plus the nutrients that can help stimulate breastmilk production. This is your one-stop-shop for postpartum health. 

In this episode Belinda discusses all things nutrition when it comes to the three glorious (and sometimes not so glorious) trimesters of pregnancy.  Morning sickness? Constipation? Insomnia? Learn the nutritional tips and tricks to reduce the not-so-glorious. Then indulge in all of the delicious foods and scrumptious nutrients that will help you and your baby thrive.

Prenatal care: how to prepare yourself and your body to start trying to conceive. Prenatal nutrition: the nutrients that are recommended to support preconception. Are you thinking about starting a family? Do you know someone who is? Maybe it's time for baby number 2 or 3? This episode is generously drizzled with nutritional info for both the ladies and the gents when it comes to preconception...

How often had you heard someone say 'I'm paleo' or 'I can't eat that, I'm on keto'? It's time to learn all of the facts about these 2 very popular diets. In this episode Belinda discusses both the Ketogenic and Palaeolithic diets and examines the what, why and how, plus the pro's and con's of each diet. Enjoy this episode and stay tuned for Part 2....

Have you tried these diets? Are you thinking about it? Do you know someone who is dieting right now? It's time to dive head first into the factual world of fasting (the wilful refrainment from eating for a period of time) and vegetarianism (a plant-based diet that limits or excludes animal-based food sources). In this episode Belinda also shares her thoughts on fad dieting and educated dietar...

Welcome to the debut episode of Need To Know Nutrition - you are in for a real treat! This episode is all about the immune system. Have you ever wondered which foods boost immunity? Belinda dives into the world of nutritional medicine and discusses all of the juicy, delicious ways to give your body what it needs for optimal protection. There's a pinch of science talk, mixed in with dietary en...