Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AO

In this conversation, Professor Clare Collins speaks with Associate Professor Kelly Lambert about the increasing prevalence of kidney disease, the risk factors, like high blood pressure and diabetes, and the importance of nutrition in managing kidney health. They discuss chronic kidney disease, the significance of protein in urine, blood tests for kidney function, the role of medications and the i...

In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites I talk with Dr Puja Agarwal about the relationship between nutrition, brain health and dementia. We discuss the MIND diet, which combines elements of both the Mediterranean and DASH diets. Our conversation covers the definition of dementia, its prevalence, risk factors, and the importance of modifiable factors such as diet. Dr. Agarwal shares insights fro...

In this conversation, Prof Clare Collins and Associate Professor Stephanie Partridge, The University Sydney discuss the topic of nutrition for young people. They cover the major nutrition issues and challenges young people face, including accessing healthy foods. The discussion covers socio-demographic factors that influence dietary patterns, the need for tailored nutrition messaging, and the role...

In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, Prof Clare Collins interviews Allison Roberts, a Credentialed Diabetes Educator and Accredited Practising Dietitian, to discuss the critical topic of blood sugar monitoring. They cover the different types of diabetes, the steps involved in blood sugar monitoring and what the blood sugar readings mean. The conversation delves into various methods of blood...

In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, Prof Clare Collins and Ilyse Jones discuss the relationship between nutrition and healthy aging, highlighting key findings from research studies. They explore optimal dietary patterns associated with living a long life, the importance of social connections, and the impact of energy intake on nutrition and quality of life. The conversation emphasizes the...

In this Nutrition Science Bites episode, Dr Cassandra Nikodijevic discusses her PhD research on nuts, focusing on their health benefits, particularly in relation to weight management. She explains the concept of 'metabolizable' energy and how this relates to weight change and contributes to the misperception of nuts as causing weight gain. This episode aims to dispel myths surrounding nut consumpt...

In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, Prof Clare Collins and Ilyse discuss the relationship between nutrition, headache and migraines. They explore the common types of headaches, the importance of hydration, and how dietary patterns can influence headache frequency and severity. The conversation delves into specific triggers, including caffeine and certain foods, and emphasizes the role of h...

In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites I discuss nutrition and chronic pain with Dr Katherine Brain, an Accredited Practising Dietitian and lecturer at the University of Newcastle. Dr Brian's PhD research examined the intricate relationship between nutrition and chronic pain. We discuss how dietary patterns influence pain management and vice versa, and the importance of consuming foods rich in...

In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, Prof Clare Collins and Ilyse Jones discuss the effectiveness of various nutrients and supplements in combating the common cold. They explore popular beliefs surrounding vitamin C, zinc, garlic, chicken soup, probiotics, echinacea, and andrographis, providing evidence-based insights into their actual benefits and potential risks. The conversation emphasiz...

Professor Clare Collins delves into the world of nutrition and obesity medications with Sally Badorrek, Accredited Practising Dietitian from the University of Sydney. With 25 years of clinical experience in nutrition management of chronic conditions like obesity and diabetes, Sally shares insights on the latest medications, their side effects, and the importance of a holistic approach to weight ma...

Plastic is part of our world! Drink bottles, baby bottles, cups, cookware, supermarket foods packaged in plastic, take away containers and cosmetics. With microplastics 'everywhere' in the environment, what are the implications for the foods we choose to eat (or not) and the products we use every day? Dr Amelia Harray is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD) and Clinical Researcher...

Join me on Nutrition Science Bites as we delve into the world of sports nutrition with Sally Walker, Accredited Practicing Dietitian and President of Sports Dietitians Australia. Discover the nuanced differences between recreational and professional athletes, and learn how training demands, dietary needs, and the role of supplements vary across these groups. From supplements in Category A that hav...

It's National Diabetes Week, and this year, the focus is on  prevention  - because it matters at every stage of the journey. Whether it’s  preventing type 2 diabetes  or  preventing complications for people living with all types of diabetes,  awareness and action make a difference. To support National Diabetes Week, we are bringing you a special re-release o...

In this Nutrition Science Bites episode Prof Clare chats with Dr Kerith Duncanson, gut researcher and Accredited Practicing Dietitian, about the history and purpose of food additives. Discover how food additives have evolved from ancient preservation methods to modern-day applications to enhance food flavour, appearance, and shelf life. We look at the different categories of additives, their poten...

Going Dry This July? Start your journey with the facts. In this powerful episode of Nutrition Science Bites, Prof Clare Collins and Dr Natalie Stapleton unpack the truth about alcohol - from its cultural grip to its impact on cancer risk, sleep, and mental health. They talk about the cultural significance of alcohol in Australia, the health risks, particularly regarding cancer, and the importance...

In this #NutritionScienceBites episode Prof Collins talks with Dr Hiba Jebeile about the complex relationship between weight management and eating disorders, especially in teens and young adults. Dr Jebeile highlights the importance of structured interventions to reduce the risk of eating disorders while addressing weight-related health. The conversation emphasizes the need for accessible support,...

In this Nutrition Science Bites episode, supported by Nuts For Life, Ilyse Jones and Prof Clare Collins delve into the nutritional benefits of #nuts, addressing nut #allergies, common misconceptions about health impacts, and explore the different types of nuts available, their nutritional value and differences between raw and roasted nuts, and also activated nuts. They emphasize the importance of...

Summary In this Nutrition Science Bites episode, Professor Clare Collins interviews Professor Christopher Gardner from Stanford University about his research testing a head to head comparison of low fat versus a low carb diet. In the DIETFITS study (Diet Intervention Examining the Factors Interacting with Treatment Success) he found major variation in individual responses to each diet. Prof Gardne...

Summary In this conversation, Prof Clare Collins and Prof Arya Sharma discuss the evolving understanding of obesity treatment. The discussion highlights the recent advances in medication for obesity treatment, providing hope for effective management. Prof Sharma emphasizes the importance of recognizing obesity as a chronic disease and discusses the role of body fat types in health, the biological...

Summary In this Nutrition Science Bites episode, Prof Clare Collins and Prof Leonie Heilbronn talk about fasting diets, the different types and their metabolic effects. They discuss the definition of fasting diets, including time-restricted eating and intermittent fasting,and explore the cultural significance of fasting. The conversation covers safety of various fasting approaches, potential side...

In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, Prof Clare Collins talks with Associate Professor Dorit Samocha-Bonnet about metabolism. They discuss the definition of metabolism, the difference between metabolic rate and metabolism, factors influencing basal metabolic rate, the role of genetics, and how muscle mass can impact metabolic rate. They also explore the effects of nutrition on metabolism, d...

Summary In this conversation, Prof Clare Collins and Prof Louise Baur discuss the complexities of obesity, particularly in children, and the need to rethink the definition of the word 'obesity' and why is should be considered a chronic disease. The discussion covers the evolution of childhood nutrition, impact of marketing on food, stigma associated with obesity that undermines getting appropriate...

Summary In this conversation, Professor Clare Collins and Ted Kyle from ConscienHealth™ discuss the complexities of obesity, its historical context, contributing factors, and the stigma surrounding it. We discuss the need for a rational approach to treatment and prevention, and highlight the importance of understanding the role of food environments and the role of stress. The discussion also touch...

Summary In this episode I talk with Dr Sue Radd about protein, from its essential role in the human body, to the importance of protein quality, and what foods we get protein from. We discuss change in protein recommendations across different life stages, impact of protein on health and chronic disease , and misconceptions about protein needs, particularly in bodybuilders versus infants. We cover p...

Summary This podcast conversation with Prof Tracy Burrows, dietitian and cancer survivor speaks about the need for cancer prehabilitation. Prof Tracy shares her personal journey with cancer. We discuss the importance of nutrition, mental and physical health in preparing for cancer treatment and highlight steps in prehabilitation, including screening, assessment, and medical nutrition therapy provi...