Need To Know Nutrition

Do diets actually work? What is the best way to lose weight? In this episode I dive into the intricate world of dieting and weight loss. Learn what works, what doesn't work, what the science tells us and what the clever marketing of the diet-industry wants us to believe. Feel empowered the next time you think about going on a diet! So, put down your low-fat yogurt and leave your protein shake on the bench because it's time to learn some mind-blowing nutritional information.

You're never too old (or too young for that matter) to really start taking care of your heart. Join Belinda as she discusses all of the delicious nutrients that you should include in your daily diet to support your heart, plus the simple lifestyle changes you can make (right now!) to ensure your heart beats like a drum for years to come.

Do you ever have intense cravings for a particular type of food (or foods)? When do they happen? Why do they happen? This episode uncovers the truth about cravings: why we have them, what's happening in the body when cravings hit and ways we can reduce unwanted cravings. Strap in for this short, sharp (and always delicious) episode of Need to Know Nutrition.

How can the foods we eat improve athletic performance? Do we really need protein shakes? Whether you're a professional athlete or you simply enjoy a few hours of exercise in your week, this episode is for you. Learn some great tips on fueling your body, avoiding injury, improving strength and increasing muscle recovery. Sports nutrition is important for all types of athletes.

In this episode Belinda discusses all things nutrition when it comes to the three glorious (and sometimes not so glorious) trimesters of pregnancy. Morning sickness? Constipation? Insomnia? Learn the nutritional tips and tricks to reduce the not-so-glorious. Then indulge in all of the delicious foods and scrumptious nutrients that will help you and your baby thrive.