Steps with Nutrition

Welcome back to the Steps with Nutrition Podcast ! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the fascinating world of creatine — a compound often associated with athletes and performance, but with benefits that extend far beyond the gym. We’ll explore what creatine is, how it works in the body, and why it’s gaining attention not only in sports nutrition but also in women’s health. Drawing on the revie...

Hypertension is often called the silent killer and with good reason. Check us out on: Instagram: @stepswithnutrition Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StepswithNutrition/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/steps-with-nutrition_with-approximately-15-of-the-14-billion-activity-7459904000516349952-c5xv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAC3x4s4BeIIjzZXI108i5-1ztqG_l0PJX...

We live in a world of convenience. And how convenient is plastic? But do you know where our plastic is hiding in our bodies? Check us out on: Instagram: @StepswithNutrition LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/steps-with-nutrition FB: https://www.facebook.com/StepswithNutrition/ References: Levels of microplastics inhuman brains may be rapidly rising, study suggests, the Guardian, https://ww...

If fish has mercury and mercury is bad for people, is fish safe to eat? Instagram: @StepswithNutrition LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/steps-with-nutrition_stepswithnutrition-fat-health-activity-7427996512174903296-rn25?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAC3x4s4BeIIjzZXI108i5-1ztqG_l0PJX4c Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StepswithNutrition/ Website: https://l.fa...

Ever wondered why there are more apple-shaped men than apple-shaped women. Or more pear-shaped women than men? Here are some of the reasons. Article references: Androgens, body fat distributrion and adipogenesis, M Zerradi, J Dereumetz, M Boulet and A Tchernof (2014).*DHEA= Dehydroepiandrosterone *FT= Free Thyroid Hormones *DHT= DihydrotestosteroneBlog article: https://www.stepwithnutrition.com/po...

What role do maternal polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) play in shaping a child’s brain development? In this latest video, registered dietitian Shelldon Breda dives into the groundbreaking 2021 study by Runyu Zou, Hanan El Marroun, Trudy Voortman, Manon Hillegers, Tonya White, and Henning Tiemeier: Maternal polyunsaturated fatty acids during pregnancy and offspring brain development in childhood...

Your brain is a muscle... protein is needed to build muscle... but does your brain need protein? If you are looking for a more concise academic summary, watch out on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/93203412/admin/dashboard/ Looking for an easier bite-sized version, check out our blog on: www.stepwithnutrition.com Article in reference: Dietary protein and amino acid intake: links to themaintenanc...

Thinking about ADHD medication? Wondering why your autisic friend only eats at 4 places in town? Listen to find out why these individuals tend to eat the way they do. Article referenced: Eating patterns and dietary intervetions in ADHD: A narrative review (Pinto et al 2022) Like follow and share: FB: Steps with Nutrition LinkedIn: Steps with Nutrition Instagram: @Stepswithnutrition

So what if there is a small typo... surely there isn't such a big difference between 5mg and 5g? You would be surprised... and this is what has happened recently in South Africa. Like, share and follow: Instagram: @stepswithnutrition LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7360693813092192257 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/177aSujMmm/ References: https://then...

Have you ever heard this phrase? Does your work family care about your well-being? How is this done? This is where Corporate Wellness comes into play. Email: stepswithnutrition@gmail.com Instagram: @stepswithnutrition LinkedIn: @stepswithnutrition Website: www.stepwithnutrition.com

Welcome back to Steps with Nutrition ecast! Today we have a special guest: Dr Joann Taylor. Join us for this episode with special announcements Like, follow and share!

April is Autism Awareness month, and this year we have a special guest. Join us as we discuss autism, nutrition, and the views from a mom and OT based in Australia.

'We need you to work a dhouble-' says the supervisor. 'WE NEED ANOTHER CRASH CART IN HERE!' says the nurse. In cases like these a meal replacement may be your saving grace...

Looking to start taking a collagen supplement or confused about the benefits of a collagen containing cream? Listen to find out which type and form is better for you! References:  Albaugh, V. L., Mukherjee, K., & Barbul, A. (2017). Proline precursors and collagen synthesis: Biochemical challenges of nutrient supplementation and wound healing. Journal of Nutrition , 147 (11), 2011–2017. https:/...

Twenty-twenty thrive is year and this episode is all about omega-3 and its goodness! If you liked this episode, please join our Patreon, like and share: Patreon: patreon.com/StepswithNutrition247 Insta/FB: @StepswithNutrition Join me and the acclaimed Dr Hans-Richter as we discuss all things omega -3.

As the year comes to a close, we also finish with the last part of the Lancet Series on Breastfeeding. Check out our blog articles on https://stepswithnutrition.wixsite.com/website/post Give us a like/follow/subscribe on FB and Insta: @stepswithNutrition

But wait, here is part 2! The Lancet has even more to say about breastfeeding and this time round it is about cows milk formula and marketing. Like, follow and share! We are on Instagram, FB and X References: •https://www.thelancet.com/about-us#:~:text=The%20Lancet%20began%20as%20an,impact%20the%20lives%20of%20people. •https://www.statista.com/statistics/1115752/share-of-medical-aid-scheme-members...

The Lancet! Breastfeeding! The barriers preventing breastfeeding... This episode has it all! Feel free to like, follow, share and join our patreon! Insta: @stepswithnutrition FB: Steps with Nutrition Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stepswithnutrition247 References: •https://www.thelancet.com/about-us#:~:text=The%20Lancet%20began%20as%20an,impact%20the%20lives%20of%20people. •https://www.statista....

The 9th of September marked South Africa's national FAS awareness day for 2024. Interested in this and other similar topics? Listen to our other podcast episodes and enjoy our blog articles available on our website: https://stepswithnutrition.wixsite.com/website/post/you-drink-poison-for-fun-asked-the-alien-to-the-human Don't forget to like, follow and subscribe! References: - https://www....

August is national women's month and few things are as womanly as breastfeeding. Listen to the widely different experiences of three South African moms. Like, follow and subscribe to our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stepswithnutrition247/membership Instagram: @stepswithnutrition Facebook: Steps with Nutrition Linked in: Steps with Nutrition References: - Infant and Young Child feeding poli...

Some people crave magnets, some crave ice and some crave pasta... But why is that? Feel free to like, follow and subscribe! References: • Blueprint: How our childhood makes us who we are, Lucy Maddox, 2018 • https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/06/13/732160949/how-almonds-went-from-deadly-to-delicious • Oxford handbook of nutrition and dietetics, second edition

The what, why and who of anti-oxidants and free-radicals... Feel free to like, follow and share on Instagram/Facebook/ X and LinkedIn for more!

If you don't know what it is (usually people of the male gender...sorry gents but it's true) or have recently been diagnosed with it then this is the podcast episode for you! Feel free to like, follow, subscribe and share on Insta/FB/X/LinkedIn/Apple on @stepswithnutrition References: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos#:~:text=Poly...

Picky eating is more than what most people think. It can negatively impact you for the rest of your life, but what is it and what should be done about it? Like, comment, follow and share! References: (Coulthard et al., 2016, 2022; Lee et al., 2022; Rendall et al., 2022; Smith et al., 2005) Coulthard, H., Abdullahi, N., Bell, K., & Noon, E. (2022). Understanding disgust-based food rejection in...

Mixed martial arts is a high-intensity sport that requires dedication, patience and results in lots of sweating. Join me and my guests @michelablaine and @topprimate as we discuss muay thai, our exercise journeys, and of course our journeys with food. Tags (go and check them out!): Insta: @michelablaine @topprimate Email: topprimatesa@gmail.com Cell: 0846459981 References: extension://efaidnbmnnni...