You’ve been told to cut cake, ban wine, and throw out the chips… But what if your favourite soul food is the secret to actually sticking to your weight loss goals?

In this episode of The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie unpack:

🎂 Why eating cake (yes, really) may improve weight loss outcomes

New research shows that planned indulgences help reduce cravings, increase satisfaction, and prevent rebound bingeing. Learn how to choose your “soul foods” — and why not all treats are worth the calories.

🧪 The cookware in your kitchen could be disrupting your hormones

From non-stick pans to plastic utensils, we break down the evidence on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including PFAS, BPA, black plastics and silicone bakeware — and what to use instead for safer everyday cooking.

🛒 Supermarket find: Aldi’s Immune Vitality wellness shots

They’re viral on TikTok and popping up in trolleys everywhere — but are they worth the $6.99 price tag? We analyse the ingredients, sugar content and when they might actually be useful.

🫒 Cooking oils decoded: what to use when olive oil’s too expensive

We get real about extra virgin olive oil, budget-friendly oil swaps, and why canola might not be the villain the internet says it is.

Whether you’re rethinking your cookware or finally want to ditch food guilt for good, this episode gives you practical, evidence-based guidance with zero fearmongering.

👩‍🍳 Plus, hear how Leanne swapped out her entire kitchen setup — and which oil Susie still swears by when budgets are tight.

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