Leanne Ward Nutrition

130. The Latest Research Behind ”Eating the Rainbow” with Melons, featuring Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore


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In this episode, I chat with accredited practising dietitian, Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore.

Dr Flávia has an impressive résumé:

  • She is a scientist, dietitian, nutritionist, researcher and entrepreneur.
  • As the founder and CEO of Nutrition Research Australia, she maintains her independent and credible voice on all things nutrition, health and wellbeing.
  • She is the co-founder of Food is Cool, where nutrition in schools is done differently.
  • She is a fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
  • Finally, Dr Flávia is an adjunct lecturer at Newcastle University and a honorary associate at the University of Sydney.
  • In the episode, Dr Flávia and I chat about:

    • why fruits and vegetables are so important in our diet;
  • the latest statistics on fruit and vegetable consumption;
  • the recommended serves for fruits and vegetables;
  • the world first "Eating the Rainbow" study about the health benefits of bioactive pigments;
  • the nutritional benefits of different types of melons;
  • the best ways to incorporate melons into your diet, so that you "Eat the Rainbow".
  • For more information about the topics covered, visit:

    • For health care providers — https://nraus.com/melonshub/
  • For consumers — https://www.melonsaustralia.org.au/
  • Hort Innovation

    This episode is funded by Hort Innovation, using the melon research and development levy and contributions from the Australian government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.

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