Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AO

In this episode of #NutritionScienceBites Professor Clare Collins talks with guest expert, Accredited Practising Dietitian Sharnie Dwyer about the complex condition of endometriosis. Sharnie is a specialist dietitians in women's nutrition related health and is currently doing her PhD research on endometriosis at Griffith University. They discuss symptoms, reasons for diagnostic delays, and the emerging role of nutrition in managing the condition. Sharnie Dwyer shares her insights on how diet and lifestyle modifications can improve quality of life for women with endometriosis. She is currently recruiting women across Australia to participate in a EMPOWER study on endometriosis, with a link in the show notes.

Key topics
Endometriosis pathophysiology and symptoms
Diagnosis delays and challenges
Nutrition's impact on inflammation and pain

The EMPOWER study aims to understand how individuals with endometriosis experience nutrition, and how diet, symptoms, wellbeing, and quality of life evolve following diagnosis.
The EOI link is: https://redcap.link/EMPOWERthefirstyear

Resources for consumers:
Endometriosis Australia - Advocacy, education and research participation
Endometriosis | Jean Hailes - education
QENDO Australia | Support for Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, PCOS & Pelvic Pain - Advocacy, education and research

Resources for health professionals:
RANZCOG Australian Living Guidelines for Endometriosis: https://ranzcog.edu.au/womens-health/endometriosis/
RANZCOG Acquire: Endometriosis | Acquire - education module

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Keywords: #endometriosis, #womenshealth, #nutrition, #inflammation, #chronicpain, #diagnosisdelay, #diet, #autoimmune, #pelvicpain, #hormonalhealth
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In this rewind episode Prof Clare Collins and Dr. Erin Clarke demystify blood cholesterol levels. They explain the different types of cholesterol in blood (Total, LDL, HDL cholesterol, Triglycerides) and what the level and ratios mean for heart health. They discuss how cholesterol levels relate to heart disease risk, the role of diet and exercise in managing risk, and why regular heart health checks are a good idea. They also highlight practical dietary interventions and resources available to help people improve heart health.

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No Money No Time (NMNT)
What do your blood cholesterol test results mean? https://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs/what-do-your-blood-cholesterol-test-results-mean
Healthy eating for a healthy heart! https://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs/healthy-eating-to-help-your-heart
Link to our NMNT closed Facebook group (take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448
Contact our NMNT team email: [email protected]

The Conversation:
What is a blood cholesterol ratio? https://theconversation.com/what-is-a-blood-cholesterol-ratio-and-what-should-yours-be-253126
Got high cholesterol? 5 foods to eat and avoid! https://theconversation.com/got-high-cholesterol-here-are-five-foods-to-eat-and-avoid-63941
Here are 5 food tips that could save your life after a heart attack! https://theconversation.com/health-check-five-food-tips-that-could-save-your-life-after-a-heart-attack-33194

Heart Foundation: How to follow a heart healthy eating pattern! https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/healthy-living/healthy-eating/heart-healthy-eating-pattern
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute: What is high cholesterol? https://www.victorchang.edu.au/heart-disease/high-cholesterol
Pathology tests Explained: https://pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Lipid+profile+%28cholesterol+and+triglycerides%29#

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/
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#HeartHealthCheck, #Cholesterol, #HeartWeek, #HeartFoundation, #RiskRatio, #CholesterolLoweringDiet
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In this #NutritionScienceBites episode Prof Clare Collins talks with Prof Yasmine Probst about the latest research on nuts and their benefits for heart health. They discuss the latest research from both observational studies looking at associations with eating nuts and intervention studies testing the impact of eating more nuts on risk factors for heart disease. They dispel common myths about weight gain and highlight practical ways to increase nut consumption.

Key topics
Nuts and heart health benefits
Recommended nut intake for heart health
Myths about nuts and weight gain
Nutritional components of nuts (fiber, fats, phytochemicals)
Impact of nuts on heart disease risk factors, including blood cholesterol and blood pressure

This episode was supported by Nuts for Life: https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/
Check the Heart Foundation information about Heart Healthy Eating Patterns https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/healthy-living/healthy-eating/heart-healthy-eating-pattern

Nuts for Life: Everything you need to know about nuts https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/fact-sheet-everything-you-need-to-know-about-nuts/
Nuts for life: What does a 30 gram serve of nuts look like? https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/what-does-a-30g-serve-of-nuts-look-like/

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/
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Keywords: #nuts, #hearthealth, #nutrition, #dietaryfiber, #antioxidants, #cholesterol, #bloodpressure, #bloodsugar, #weightmanagement, #AustralianDiet, #nutritionmyths
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In this episode, Prof Clare Collins talks with Ilyse Jones about the role of nuts in heart health, highlighting recent research, nutritional benefits, and practical tips for incorporating nuts into a heart-healthy diet. They discuss how nuts can reduce cardiovascular risk and easy ways to boost your fiber intake with delicious, budget-friendly meal options.
Key topics
Nuts and heart health research
Nutritional benefits of nuts
Dietary fiber and cardiovascular health

This episode was supported by Nuts for Life: https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/
Check the Heart Foundation information about Heart Healthy Eating Patterns https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/healthy-living/healthy-eating/heart-healthy-eating-pattern
Australian Heart Foundation Nutrients Fact Sheet https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/for-professionals/clinical-information/nutrients-and-dietary-fiber

Nuts for Life: Everything you need to know about nuts https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/fact-sheet-everything-you-need-to-know-about-nuts/
Nuts for life: What does a 30 gram serve of nuts look like? https://www.nutsforlife.com.au/resource/what-does-a-30g-serve-of-nuts-look-like/

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/

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Keywords: #hearthealth, #nuts, #dietaryfiber, #cardiovasculardisease, #CVD, #nutrition, #HeartFoundation, #healthyfats, #AustralianNuts, #fiberintake, #heartweek
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In this #NutritionScienceBites episode Professor Clare Collins Talk with Ilyse Jones about the importance of vitamin C and reports that inadequate intakes are becoming more common. They discuss the signs and symptoms of deficiency, including scurvy and how food patterns impact vitamin C levels in your blood. They cover insights from recent research, historical studies, and practical tips for maintaining optimal vitamin C intakes, including for people on GLP-1 medications.

Key topics
Vitamin C blood levels and deficiency thresholds
Historical and scientific evidence on scurvy
Food sources rich in vitamin C including Australian bush foods
Signs and symptoms of vitamin C deficiency
Impact of diet, lifestyle, and medications on vitamin C needs

No Money No Time articles on vitamins https://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs?search=Vitamin+C
No Money No Time Do GLP1 medications like Ozempic increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies? ... and what to do about it
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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/
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Keywords: #VitaminC, #AscorbicAcid, #NutritionalDeficiency, #Scurvy, #ImmuneHealth, #FoodSources, #DietaryTips, #NutritionScienceBites, #diet, #nutrition, #GLP1, #Ozempic, #Mounjaro
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