Your Cholesterol Numbers Explained: What's Normal, What's Not & When to Act

Your Cholesterol Numbers Explained: What's Normal, What's Not & When to Act

Author: Susie Burrell & Leanne Ward March 31, 2026 Duration: 34:52
Cholesterol rising in your 40s is not a lifestyle failure. Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell explain what your numbers actually mean, when diet helps and when it doesn't, and how to have the right conversation with your doctor. Plus the protein powder versus skim milk powder debate settled with real numbers, a top-rated new dip, and a kids and sugar listener question.

Tune in each Wednesday morning to hear dietitians Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward share their professional insights from The Nutrition Couch. This isn't about restrictive diets or complex science; it's a practical conversation focused on making sustainable nutrition feel straightforward and even enjoyable. Every episode packs actionable, bite-sized advice into about thirty minutes, offering a manageable weekly touchpoint for anyone looking to improve their relationship with food and their overall well-being. You'll find them discussing everything from deciphering food labels and managing cravings to building balanced meals and navigating fitness nutrition, all with a grounded, evidence-based approach. As one of Australia's leading shows in this space, the podcast has built a community of listeners who appreciate how Leanne and Susie translate their expertise into clear steps you can actually use. Whether you're just starting to prioritize your health or you're fine-tuning a long-standing routine, their friendly dialogue cuts through the noise. It feels like getting reliable advice from two knowledgeable friends who understand that real life happens between grocery runs and meal plans. That accessible, supportive tone is what keeps people returning to this particular podcast week after week.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Aussie-Owned Supermarket Brands, MSG Myths & Overnight Salt Bloat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:37
Leanne and Susie unpack the Aussie-owned supermarket brands they actually buy, bust common myths about MSG and flavour enhancers, and explain how salt and sodium can cause “overnight” weight and fluid jumps without real…