127 episodes
- In this episode Professor Clare Collins interviews Dr Fiona Lavelle from King's College London about whether it matters if you can cook or not? They discuss food and cooking skills, meal planning and how this relates to diet quality. They cover the important question of who cooks and the challenge of balancing household responsibilities, and how to make cooking more accessible and enjoyable for all, especially kids.
Key Topics
Definition of cooking and food skills
Relationship between planning and cooking
Impact of cooking skills on diet quality
Gender roles and household responsibilities in cooking
Strategies for reducing mental load in meal planning
Involving children in cooking from a young age
Cost-effective and waste-reducing cooking practices
The spectrum of cooking: from assembly to from-scratch
Cultural insights: Irish soda bread and traditional recipes
Resources
To access the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/
Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - For a 50% discount enter the 'DietCheck' code at the checkout! Purchase here https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/
Here's the link to the No Money No Time closed Facebook group (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448
Our No Money No Time email: nmnt@newcastle.edu.au and our Nutrition Science Bites email: nutritionsciencebites@newcastle.edu.au
Are you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate here
Keywords: #cookingskills, #foodplanning, #householdresponsibilities, #dietquality, #cooking, #kidscooking, #foodwaste, #budget, #mealprep
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. - Can some foods really be considered 'bad'? In this episode, Professor Clare Collins and Ilyse Jones discuss the concept of 'bad foods' versus 'good foods'. They discuss why it's important (but hard) to make informed choices about healthy foods and how marketing influences and can distort our perceptions about eating habits. We cover practical tips for reducing processed food intakes and increasing unprocessed foods, including our resources on our No Money No Time website.
Key topics
The myth of 'bad foods' and reality of energy-dense, nutrient-poor ones
Influence of marketing and advertising on food choices
Role of food labels, health stars, and additives in making healthier decisions
Using apps and tools to navigate food labels and additives
Importance of variety in vegetables and fruits for long-term health
Resources
No Money No Time website https://nomoneynotime.com.au/
No Money No Time Recipes - https://nomoneynotime.com/recipes
Yuka App - https://www.yuka.io/
To access the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/
Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - For a 50% discount enter the 'DietCheck' code at the checkout! Purchase here https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/
Here's the link to the No Money No Time closed Facebook group (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448
Our No Money No Time email: nmnt@newcastle.edu.au and our Nutrition Science Bites email: nutritionsciencebites@newcastle.edu.au
Are you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate here
Keywords: #nutrition #healthyeating #foodmarketing #foodchoices #superfoods #foodadditives #NutritionScienceBites #dietaryguidelines #foodapps, #UltraProcessedFood
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. - d you eat if you have diabetes? Prof Collins talks to Dr Robyn Barnes, an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Credentialled Diabetes Educator with 25 years clinical experience, and 19 years specialising in diabetes about dietary recommendations for good health for people living with all kinds of diabetes, from Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to Gestational Diabetes!
Check out our free No Money No Time Diabetes eBook Diabetes Nutrition Book HERE
Are you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate here
To access the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/
Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - For a 50% discount enter the 'DietCheck' code at the checkout! Purchase here https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/
Here's the link to the No Money No Time closed Facebook group (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448
Our No Money No Time email: nmnt@newcastle.edu.au and our Nutrition Science Bites email: nutritionsciencebites@newcastle.edu.au
Are you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. What matters most for blood sugar control in type 1 diabetes? Protein, fat or carbs? ...with Rebecca Flavel
13/07/2026 | 29 mins.In this episode, Professor Clare Collins interviews Rebecca Flavel, a pediatric dietitian and credentialled diabetes educator, about what matters most for good blood sugar control? protein, fat or carbohydrate? They discuss advances in diabetes care related to modern insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) that provide real-time data to help improve blood sugar control, including time-in-range. They cover practical tips for families helping their children and adolescent with managing type 1 diabetes, including education on how fat and protein also affect blood glucose. Regular engagement with healthcare teams specialising in diabetes management helps empower people living with type 1 diabetes, and their families, to adapt to varying food and insulin needs over time.
Key topics
Advancements in insulin technology and devices
The role of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
Impact of diet, fat, and protein on blood sugar levels
Challenges and solutions in managing pediatric diabetes
Importance of regular reviews and personalized care plans
Keywords: #diabetesmanagement, #insulintechnology, #continuousglucosemonitoring, #pediatricdiabetes, #bloodsugarcontrol, #diabeteseducation, #insulinpumps, #diabetestechnology, #type1diabetes, #diabetescare
Diabetes Australia - https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/
Children's Hospital Perth - https://www.cha.health.wa.gov.au/
To access the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/
Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - For a 50% discount enter the 'DietCheck' code at the checkout! Purchase here https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/
Are you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate here
Here's the link to the No Money No Time closed Facebook group (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448
Our No Money No Time email: nmnt@newcastle.edu.au and our Nutrition Science Bites email: nutritionsciencebites@newcastle.edu.au
Are you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate here
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.What is 'protein quality'? Does it differ for vegetarians, athletes and aging! ... with Dr Joel Craddock
06/07/2026 | 33 mins.In this episode, Prof Clare Collins talks with Dr Joel Craddock from the University of Wollongong about protein quality. Joel demystifies what it is and what it means for vegetarians, vegans, athletes and older people. He shares his research findings and expertise regarding how to ensure adequate protein intakes across different life stages and physical activity levels.
Key topics
What is protein and why it matters
Amino acids and their role in the body
Protein quality in plant versus animal foods
Digestibility and absorption of plant proteins
Protein needs across different life stages and activity levels
Diet quality and diversity for optimal protein intake
Special considerations for vegetarians, vegans, and athletes
Are you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate here
Check out related articles on No Money No Time https://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs?search=protein
Here's the link to the No Money No Time closed Facebook group (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448
Our No Money No Time email: nmnt@newcastle.edu.au and our Nutrition Science Bites email: nutritionsciencebites@newcastle.edu.au
To access the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/
Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - For a 50% discount enter the 'DietCheck' code at the checkout! Purchase here https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/
Keywords: #protein, #proteinquality, #plantprotein, #diet, #vegetarian, #vegan, #nutrition, #aminoacids, #dietquality, #sportsnutrition, #dietarybehavior, #aging
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About Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AO
Welcome to Nutrition Science Bites with your host, Professor Clare Collins, AO. Clare's expertise in nutrition research and science communication makes her the perfect dietitian to translate cutting-edge nutrition science into plain language, as well as what to eat and drink (and what to add to your supermarket trolley). The driver behind the website, No Money No Time, and author for 'The Conversation', Prof Clare's practical and informed nutrition advice rises above noisy fads to bring common sense to the important question - What’s for dinner? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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