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Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AO

Clare Collins
Nutrition
Obesity
Diabetes
Australia
Gut Health
Type 2 Diabetes
Ultra-Processed Foods
Menopause
Alcohol
Dietary Fiber
Carbohydrates
Pregnancy
Heart Disease
Gestational Diabetes
Breast Cancer
Food Waste
Weight Management
Gut Microbiome
Public Health
Nuts

Welcome to Nutrition Science Bites with your host, Professor Clare Collins, AO. Clare's expertise in nutrition research and science communication makes her the perfect dietitian to translate cutting-edge nutrition science into plain language, as well as what to eat and drink (and what to add to your supermarket trolley). The driver behind the website, No Money No Time, and author for 'The Conversa... more

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In this episode Professor Clare Collins interviews Dr Fiona Lavelle from King's College London about whether it matters if you can cook or not? They discuss food and cooking skills, meal planning and how this relates to diet quality. They cover the i... more

Can some foods really be considered 'bad'? In this episode, Professor Clare Collins and Ilyse Jones discuss the concept of 'bad foods' versus 'good foods'. They discuss why it's important (but hard) to make informed choices about healthy foods and ho... more

d you eat if you have diabetes? Prof Collins talks to Dr Robyn Barnes, an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Credentialled Diabetes Educator with 25 years clinical experience, and 19 years specialising in diabetes about dietary recommendations for g... more

In this episode, Professor Clare Collins interviews Rebecca Flavel, a pediatric dietitian and credentialled diabetes educator, about what matters most for good blood sugar control? protein, fat or carbohydrate? They discuss advances in diabetes care ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Robyn Barnes
Accredited practicing dietitian and credential diabetes educator with 25 years of clinical experience.
Conjoint Fellow at Western Sydney University
Episode: What Are You Supposed to Eat When You Have Diabetes? with Dr Robyn Barnes
Rebecca Flavel
Pediatric dietitian at the Children's Hospital in Perth with credentialed diabetes educator background
Children's Hospital of Western Australia, Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology
Episode: What matters most for blood sugar control in type 1 diabetes? Protein, fat or carbs? ...with Rebecca Flavel
Evangeline Mantzioris
Associate Professor, program director in nutrition at Adelaide University
Adelaide University
Episode: Is olive oil good for you? Should you drink olive oil 'shots'? with Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris
Kevin Whelan
Professor of Dietetics, King's College London
King's College London / Translational Research Program on Gut Health
Episode: Yes - specific foods can help prevent and treat constipation! ...with Professor Kevin Whelan
Aimee Donnellan
Reuters journalist focusing on pharmaceutical industry, consumer goods, retail, and insurance since 2017
Reuters
Episode: "Off the Scales - The Inside Story of Ozempic" ...with Reuters Journalist Aimee Donnellan
Isobel Harmer
Dietetics student researching plant-based milks
University of Wollongong
Episode: Should you drink plant 'milk'? ...with dietitian Isobel Harmer
Phillip Baker
Associate Professor in Public Health, University of Sydney
University of Sydney
Episode: Are Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF) killing us? ... with A/Prof Phillip Baker
Shani Dwyer
Women's Health Dietitian and PhD student at Griffith University
Griffith University
Episode: What does food and nutrition have to do with endometriosis? ...with Dr Sharnie Dwyer
Yasmin Probst
Professor, University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
Episode: YES! Nuts are good for heart health! ...with Professor Yasmin Probst

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Clare Collins
Host of Nutrition Science Bites, prominent science communicator in nutrition.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Excellent

    Excellent podcast, great content , so informative and evidence based

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ash⭐️💫☄️🌟
    Australiaa month ago
  • Podcast

    I really enjoy the podcast, every topic is interesting! Haven’t missed an episode yet! Would love an episode on food and migraines-what can help, what to avoid. Thanks so much for the podcast! X

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caldy25
    Australiaa year ago
  • the best bites

    my new favourite nutrition podcast. I love the range of content, the simple explanations and of course clare

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dungog runner
    Australiaa year ago
  • Best dietary advice from leading dietitian

    This is a great podcast by Australia’s leading dietitian. It is easy to listen to and you learn heaps!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Interested physio
    Australiaa year ago
  • Incredible insight to nutrition and health

    I love this podcast! The episode on diabetes was especially meaningful for me, as I have a son with type 1. The information was clear, well-researched, and very helpful. Even the episodes that aren't directly relevant to my life have been surprisingly interesting. The host does a great job at making complex nutrition facts easy to understand. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn more about their health!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crazy.kiwi.93
    Australia2 years ago

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Listeners praise evidence-based, easy-to-understand nutrition content.
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Is olive oil good for you? Should you drink olive oil 'shots'? with Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris
Q: How can consumers identify genuine extra virgin olive oil?
Look for peppery taste at the back of the throat, green color, and buy from reputable producers; taste testing at markets can help distinguish authenticity.
Is olive oil good for you? Should you drink olive oil 'shots'? with Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris
Q: How should we cook with olive oil and does smoking point matter?
There's no real smoking point issue for domestic cooking; extra virgin olive oil's polyphenols protect it, and you can use different grades for different cooking needs.
Is olive oil good for you? Should you drink olive oil 'shots'? with Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris
Q: What are olive oil polyphenols and what do they do?
Polyphenols such as hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and oleuropein act as antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, contributing to heart and brain health and the oil's stability.
Is olive oil good for you? Should you drink olive oil 'shots'? with Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris
Q: What's the difference between extra virgin and other olive oils?
Extra virgin is the first press with higher polyphenols; other grades are more refined with fewer bioactives, affecting taste, color, and nutritional value.
Is olive oil good for you? Should you drink olive oil 'shots'? with Associate Professor Evangeline Mantzioris
Q: Should we be taking olive oil shots?
The guest explains that no evidence supports shots for most people; olive oil is best consumed as part of meals, replacing other fats rather than taken as a standalone shot.

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Nutrition science-focused conversations translate current research into practical guidance for real-world eating. The show features evidence-based discussions on gut health, dietary patterns, and nutrition policy, with a strong emphasis on actionable tips for everyday meals, labeling, and public health. Guests range from university researchers and clinicians to journalists, offering both rigorous science and accessible storytelling. A notable throughline is translating complex nutrition science into clear takeaways for listeners, often linking research to consumer guidance and public health implications.

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