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  • What if hospital patients could get 'room service' instead of hospital food? with Sally McCray

    What if hospital patients could get 'room service' instead of hospital food? with Sally McCray
    2024/11/04
    Who could have guessed that 'hospital food' could be so interesting! In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, I talk with Sally McCray, a dietitian leading an innovative food service program at the Mater Hospital Group, Queensland. We discuss implementation of a patient-centered 'room service' model in hospitals, its operational challenges, and the positive impact on patient satisfaction, nutrition outcomes, food waste and cost. Sally shares research findings that demonstrate the importance of food as a critical component of patient care. In this conversation, we discuss the complexities of hospital nutrition, focusing on the importance of patient-centered care, the role of data analytics in nutritional assessment, and the impact of innovative food service models on patient satisfaction and health outcomes. We share some personal stories and a Mater recipe from Luke Mangan.

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    42 分
  • Food, nutrition, your microbiome and health with Dr Heidi Staudacher

    Food, nutrition, your microbiome and health with Dr Heidi Staudacher
    2024/10/28

    In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites Prof Clare Collins discusses the microbiome and its role in digestion and overall health with guest D. Heidi Staudacher. Heidi explains the importance of short-chain fatty acids produced by gut bacteria, dietary fiber and the impact of dietary choices on gut health for microbiome diversity. The conversation also covers the impact of medications, particularly antibiotics, on gut health as well as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and its relationship with the microbiome. We discuss the intricacies of the Low FODMAP diet and particularly in individuals with IBS and the three phases of the Low FODMAP diet and its effects on the microbiome. The conversation also explores the Mediterranean diet's potential benefits for mental health and its feasibility for people IBS. Research findings indicate that dietary interventions can lead to improvements in both gut and mental health, emphasizing the need for further studies in this area.


    Check out Heidi's favourite Spag Bol recipe at No Money No Time https://nomoneynotime.com.au/healthy-easy-recipes/15-minute-vegan-lentil-bolognese


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    47 分
  • Why is everyone Vitamin D deficient? with Dr Ellie Dunlop

    Why is everyone Vitamin D deficient? with Dr Ellie Dunlop
    2024/10/21

    In this Nutrition Science Bites episode Dr Ellie Dunlop discusses the critical role of vitamin D in health, particularly in Australia where a one in four people are vitamin D deficient. Our discussion covers the importance of vitamin D for bone health, the challenges of obtaining sufficient levels through sunlight and diet, and the need for potential fortification strategies. Ellie shares insights from her research on vitamin D status in various population groups and emphasizes the importance of awareness and proactive measures to improve vitamin D intake.


    Here is a link to the Cancer Council Sun Smart App information regarding UV radiation https://www.sunsmart.com.au/resources/sunsmart-app


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    33 分
  • What is the Purple Food Diet ? with Professor Karen Charlton

    What is the Purple Food Diet ? with Professor Karen Charlton
    2024/10/14
    In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, prof Clare Collins discusses the Purple Diet with it's creator Professor Karen Charlton. The Purple Food Diet emphasizes the consumption of purple, blue, and red foods rich in anthocyanins. The conversation explores the origins of the diet, the scientific studies conducted on cherry juice and Queen Garnet plums, and their effects on cognitive health and inflammation. Despite some disappointing results in trials, the overall message encourages the inclusion of colorful foods in the diet for better brain health.

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    35 分
  • How to Improve Nutrition in Aged Care! with Dr Cherie Hugo

    How to Improve Nutrition in Aged Care! with Dr Cherie Hugo
    2024/10/07
    In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, Prof Clare Collins interviews Dr Cherie Hugo, an accredited practicing dietitian with over 25 years of experience in aged care nutrition. They discuss the critical role of nutrition in enhancing the quality of life for older Australians, the challenges of malnutrition in aged care facilities, and the innovative solutions being implemented through the Lantern Alliance and the Epicure tool. Dr Hugo shares insights on how improving nutrition can lead to major health improvements and better outcomes for residents, emphasizing the importance of engaging families and measuring success in nutrition strategies.

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    36 分
  • Is eating meat and drinking milk really bad for the environment? with Professor Karen Charlton

    Is eating meat and drinking milk really bad for the environment? with Professor Karen Charlton
    2024/09/30
    Professor Karen Charlton is a Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics, the University of Wollongong and an Australian research Council Future Fellow. She is working to develop a sustainable, healthy and equitable food system in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven region of NSW. We talk about food sustainability and the factors that influence the environmental impact of the food we eat and what is the best diet for both human health and the planet.
    • Follow Karen on LinkedIn and Twitter
    • Find Karen's Daughter's Friend's Mum's Chicken Stir-Fry recipe HERE
    • Find information on the Lancet Commission Planetary Health Diet HERE
    • Find information about Iodine HERE

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    46 分
  • What to eat if you have Gestational Diabetes with Dr Nina Meloncelli

    What to eat if you have Gestational Diabetes with Dr Nina Meloncelli
    2024/09/23
    Dr Nina Meloncelli is a lived experience researcher and Accredited Practising Dietitian, having had gestational diabetes ( called GDM for short) in both of her pregnancies. We discuss the risk factors for GDM and why some women are more at risk than others. We also talk about the nutritional aspects of managing GDM. Dr Nina is also lead of the Metro North Allied Health Translating Research Into Practice program. She believes the ideal health research partnership involves clinicians and consumers, which is why she works with health professionals to build the capability and capacity to solve clinical problems using evidence-informed models of care. When it comes to food, Nina loves to squeeze as many different types of whole plant foods into her family’s diet to keep their health humming.
    • Follow Nina on LinkedIn here

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    43 分
  • Food matters for sports performance! with Dr Rebecca Haslam

    Food matters for sports performance! with Dr Rebecca Haslam
    2024/09/18

    This week we talk all thingss nutrition for athletes and sports people, whether you're a pro or it's just for fun. Dr Rebecca Haslam is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Sports Dietitian. She has a PhD in Human Physiology. works with NSW Institute of Sport, where she provides nutrition support for Swimming, Athletics and Winter programs. She is also national nutrition lead for Athletics Australia, responsible for strategic nutrition programming within the national sports institutes network. Dr Rebecca Haslam also offers individual consults through her private practice, Nutrient Nation.

    Visit the Nutrient Nation website here and Instagram here.


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    36 分