Nutrition Science Bites with Professor Clare Collins AO

In this episode, Prof Clare Collins talks with Dr Zanab Malik, a special needs dentist, about the vital connection between nutrition and your oral health. They cover how what you eat, drink and oral hygiene practices affects bacteria levels in your mouth as well as your teeth and gums. They discuss how regular dental visits can prevent cavities and gum disease, especially in children and vulnerable populations and include practical strategies for having a healthy mouth.

Key topics
The effect of fermentable carbohydrates on dental health
Why having a balance between good and bad bacteria matters in your mouth
Differences between dental caries and gum disease
How diet influences gum health
Effective oral hygiene practices for children and adults
The role of fluoride and protective foods
Tips for encouraging kids to floss and brush
When to see a dentist for dental issues

Resources
Dental Health Week 2026: https://teeth.org.au/dental-health-week

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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Our No Money No Time email: nmnt@newcastle.edu.au and our Nutrition Science Bites email: nutritionsciencebites@newcastle.edu.au

Keywords: #oralhealth, #nutrition, #dentalcare, #cavities, #gumdisease, #fluoride, #kidsdentalhealth, #dentalhygiene, #teeth, #DHW2026, #DentalHealthWeek
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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
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Keywords: #cookingskills, #foodplanning, #householdresponsibilities, #dietquality, #cooking, #kidscooking, #foodwaste, #budget, #mealprep

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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
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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!

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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

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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
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