Family Health Lab

Low Carb advocate Belinda Fettke reveals the dark side of Big Food


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Meet Belinda Fettke.   


Former nurse Belinda's nutrition research came to the defence of her husband, Orthopaedic Surgeon Gary Fettke, as he became a target of the medical world - for advising diabetes patients to cut sugars and refined carbohydrates foods!  

Belinda has since continued to delve into the murky world of the food industry, learning secrets that the cereal industry and other food giants would not want revealed.  Belinda shares her story, as her tips to help families to thrive.   

Interview by: Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist and Health Coach, Leafie.com


***  Find out how Belinda defended her husband, and the dark side of nutritional dietary advice that she uncovered along the way. Belinda emerged to become a specialist nutritional researcher, delving deeper than anyone else, into the conflicts of interest and biases that corrupt the dietary bodies we rely on to keep us well.    

It's a long video, as we had so much to talk about!  
We hope you enjoy this chat and like us learn something new from Belinda's immense knowledge of nutrition science and family foods!   
Stick around to the end to listen to Belinda's wisdom on the simple food changes that every family should be making, to stay healthy.                                                  

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We talk about:  
Sustainable living in Tasmania, Australia  
Belinda's time as a nurse - and the Pink Ladies!  
Dr Gary Fettke under attack   
How one small voice can make a difference - Be Noisy With Me  
Helping families to thrive against current ill-informed nutrition guidance   
Challenging the corporate interests shaping family's dietary and health guidelines.  
The truth about cholesterol and saturated fats   
What every family need to know about nutrition, and preventing disease   
Belinda's own tips on simple nutritious everyday family foods    


RESOURCES:
Family Health Hub Website: Leafie.org/FamilyHealthHub FB: LeafieHealth Twitter: LeafieHealth    

BELINDA'S RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS:
ISupportGary.com - David Gillespie; Sweet Poison - Low Carb Down Under - Kate Kavanaugh Podcast - Leafie.org - Ditch the Carbs   


Episode time: 1:00:39min
Produced and edited by: Claire McDonnell Liu, Dec 2022
All things tech: 0ad.com.au       

IMPORTANT - The content in this video is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a primary physician. Always consult with your physician in matters relating to your health, particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or immediate medical attention. Individuals’ lifestyles, bodies and health histories vary. The author does not assume any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by the choice to implement any of the health strategies.

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