Dietitian Connection Podcast

There is *huge* potential for probiotics to support our health and wellbeing. Scientific research has linked their consumption with improved gut and immune function, and has even been shown to support the specific health concerns of infants, young children and women. In this podcast, Nicole Dynan (aka 'The Gut Health Dietitian') deep dives into the world of probiotics to give you practical strategies for using probiotics with your patients. Nicole explains where to find trusted information on probiotic strains for specific medical conditions, highlights why more probiotics aren't always better and pinpoints if fermented foods can provide the probiotic goodness our guts need.

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The results are in: six in ten Australians don't eat enough fibre. That's a real shame, because adequate fibre intake is essential for digestive health, and eating enough can reduce the risk of several chronic diseases. In this podcast, dietitian Joanna Baker discusses how prebiotic fibre differs from other fibres and probiotics, and its specific role in supporting gut health. Joanna also touches on which patients benefit from boosting their prebiotic intake and debunks some the most common myths in the gut health space.

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Do you have patients who experience symptoms of digestive discomfort after consuming dairy? Patients who struggle to digest dairy could be lactose intolerant or, in some cases, experience sensitivity to a compound found in cows' milk called A1 protein. Leading gut health expert and dietitian Andrea Hardy joins us in this podcast to delve into the science behind this condition. She also highlights the difference between lactose intolerance and lactose maldigestion, and explains the key interventions dietitians can use with their patients who cannot tolerate dairy.

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Recent consumer research found that only 17% of people had a good understanding of what probiotics do for our gut and few knew where to find good everyday sources. In this podcast with Jaime Rose Chambers, we plunge into the myths that surround these gut-loving goodies so you can help your patients improve their gut health. Do all fermented foods contain probiotics? Can probiotics change your gut microbiome? And are all probiotics the same? Tune in to find out! Jamie also explains how to spot products that contain scientifically researched probiotics and shares how she motivates her patients to weave probiotic-packed foods into their everyday diets.

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With the increasing focus on sustainable diets, how does this translate into consumer behaviour when making food choices and what are some practical messages that can make a real difference? In this podcast, Dr Joanna McMillan sits down with CSIRO researcher, Dr Brad Ridoutt and the CEO of Pollinate, Howard Parry-Husbands to discuss what the latest science tells us from an Australian perspective, what consumers are thinking and, most importantly, doing. Brad unpacks the complexity of sustainable diet research and discusses why reducing food waste is a priority. Howard highlights how the research can be translated into practical messages that resonate with consumers and how dietitians can help.

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While Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN) is a first-line treatment for Crohn's disease in a paediatric setting, it is used less frequently in adults. To learn more about EEN in adults, DC's Jane Winter sat down with Advanced APD and Advanced Gastroenterology and ICU Team Leader, Liz Purcell. In the podcast, Liz pinpoints who is most likely to benefit from EEN, the considerations for a potential EEN patient and the key factors influencing treatment compliance. Liz also offers her top tips for encouraging patients to trial EEN and, subsequently, how she empowers these patients to improve their health outcomes and quality of life.

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As dietitians, we know that nutrition plays a critical role in cancer care - but nutrition is only one part of the clinical care puzzle. For our latest podcast, we're joined by Jenelle Loeliger, Louise Moodie and Lauren Atkins from the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia's (COSA) nutrition group. Jenelle, Louise and Lauren discuss screening, assessment and treatment of cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia across the hospital, private practice and rural settings. They also highlight the importance of the multidisciplinary team in providing quality and comprehensive care to these patients.

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Dr Anne Voss has had nothing short of an incredible career: from starting out in a hospital and working her way into research, to completing her PhD and most recently, editing the 2nd edition of Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice. In this podcast, Maree Ferguson sits down with Anne to discuss her remarkable career journey… including a stint where they got to work together at a medical nutrition company! Anne explains why she is so passionate about oncology and shares the many challenges she has overcome (and learnt from!) along the way.

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Can the food we eat truly influence our mental health and mood? In this podcast, DC's Jane Winter sits down with Dr Wolfgang Marx from The Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University to find out! In the episode, Wolfgang explores the latest on the influence of diet on the gut and brain. He touches on different buzz words in the world of gut health, like pre- and probiotics, polyphenols and fermented foods, and explains how these impact mental health. He also highlights the importance of a healthy eating pattern for our gut, brain and overall health.

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Can certain foods help reduce depression and anxiety, while improving overall mood? Join us and NBC's Today Show nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer, RDN, to find out! In this accredited webinar, Joy speaks to psychiatric culinary-medicine specialist April Hackert, RDN, and Meghan Hockey, APD, from the Food and Mood Centre about the impact of nutrition on emotional, psychological and social well-being. April and Meghan will also share practical food-based protocols you can use while counseling patients with mental health conditions.

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