Most women are getting their protein targets wrong. Not by a little. By enough to quietly stall their fat loss, slow their muscle gains, and leave their energy flat by 3pm. In this solo Q&A episode, Leanne answers ten of your most-asked nutrition questions straight from her Instagram DMs, including the protein one that comes up almost every single week in clinic.

In this episode:

• Why nutrition feels so much harder than exercise, and why that is completely normal
• Are you genuinely not hungry in the morning, or have you just normalised skipping breakfast? The signs Leanne watches for, and what she actually recommends
• How much protein women need for fat loss, muscle tone, and healthy ageing. The real clinical targets, why the Australian guidelines fall short for most women, and the exact ranges Leanne uses with her own clients
• Magnesium: which foods actually contain it, why so many Australian women quietly fall short, and how to tell whether a supplement could genuinely help you. Leanne walks through the three clinical forms of magnesium in RESTORE by Designed by Dietitians, why each was specifically chosen, and who benefits most. Explore RESTORE here
• Greek yogurt versus Greek-style yogurt: what the labelling actually means under Australian food standards, and the one thing to check before you put it in your trolley
• Why Leanne drinks soy milk, what the phytoestrogen research actually says, and how she approaches plant-based milks with different clients
• Building muscle without the scale becoming the enemy: what body recomposition actually looks like in practice, and better ways to measure real progress
• The real difference between generic nutrition advice online and working with a dietitian one on one
• What to do after an osteopenia diagnosis. The four non-negotiables Leanne gives every client in this situation, and why walking alone will not be enough

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Today’s episode is proudly supported by Garmin. The new Garmin Venu 4 helps you train smarter and recover better with advanced sleep coaching, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, on-wrist coaching, lifestyle logging for caffeine, alcohol and stress, over 80 sports apps, mindfulness tools, a built-in LED flashlight, and multi-day battery life. Learn more at garmin.com.au.

Work with Leanne or her team:

Lean Gut Mind Method, Leanne's premium 12 week 1:1 coaching program: personalised plans, daily support, and a dietitian matched to your specific goals. Apply here: https://leangutmindmethod.com/

Leanne Ward Nutrition Virtual Clinic: single consults, review consults, and targeted nutrition packs covering fat loss, body recomposition, gut health, hormones, PCOS, and perimenopause. All consults are virtual, available worldwide. Visit https://leannewardnutrition.com/virtual-clinic/leannewardnutrition.com

Got a burning question for Part 3? DM Leanne on Instagram @leannewardnutrition

In today’s Q&A episode, I’m answering your most common nutrition questions straight from my Instagram DMs, including one that has come up again and again lately:

What’s the difference between "GLP-1 supplements" and medications like Ozempic?

GLP-1 is everywhere right now, from prescription medications through to powders and supplements that claim to “support GLP-1 levels”. In this episode, I unpack what GLP-1 is, how prescription GLP-1 medications work, and what it actually means when a supplement is described as supporting GLP-1 in the body.

Alongside that, I’m answering nine other listener questions covering calorie deficits, hunger, pre-workout snacks, creatine for strength and cognition, fibre intake, alcohol risk, and how to talk to teens about the current “skinny” trend online.

Inside this episode:

• Where to start when learning about calories without becoming obsessed with numbers
• Managing hunger in a calorie deficit, even when protein is high
• Is a protein coffee + banana an effective pre-workout snack?
• Creatine basics, if you stop taking it, do you lose your gains?
• Higher-dose creatine for sleep deprivation and cognitive stress
• "GLP-1 supplements" vs medications, what’s the difference?
• Talking to teens about body image and fuelling vs under-fuelling
• The best types of nuts and nut butters for gut health
• Alcohol as a Class 1 carcinogen, what that actually means for real-world risk
• Low energy in a calorie deficit, why “moderate” on paper can feel aggressive in practice
• How to increase your fibre intake without tracking

If you enjoy these Q&A style episodes, please share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @leannewardnutrition so I know to do more.

This episode provides general educational commentary on nutrition and GLP-1 pathways and does not assess the regulatory compliance or performance of any specific product.

Brought to you by Garmin

Today’s episode is proudly supported by Garmin. The new Garmin Venu 4 helps you train smarter and recover better with advanced sleep coaching, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, on-wrist coaching, lifestyle logging for caffeine, alcohol and stress, over 80 sports apps, mindfulness tools, a built-in LED flashlight, and multi-day battery life. Learn more at garmin.com.au.

Work with Leanne or her team:

Lean Gut Mind Method, Leanne's premium 12 week 1:1 coaching program: personalised plans, daily support, and a dietitian matched to your specific goals. Apply here: https://leangutmindmethod.com/

Leanne Ward Nutrition Virtual Clinic: single consults, review consults, and targeted nutrition packs covering fat loss, body recomposition, gut health, hormones, PCOS, and perimenopause. All consults are virtual, available worldwide. Visit https://leannewardnutrition.com/virtual-clinic/leannewardnutrition.com

Today we’re cutting through supermarket confusion, food marketing BS, and everyday label myths so you can shop confidently and without overwhelm.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• 🛒 Why food labels confuse us — decode what really matters on pack vs what is just hype
• 📊 The smart way to read labels — look at ingredients AND the nutrition panel together, not separately
• 🚫 Marketing traps explained — “natural,” “no added sugar,” “high protein” and other claims that don’t always mean what you think
• ⭐ Health Star Rating truth bomb — when it’s useful and when it misleads
• 📱 Why food scanner apps may mis-score products — and what to focus on instead
• 🧠 Seed oils and ultra-processed foods — what the evidence says and why context matters
• 💡 Budget-friendly shopping hacks — choose quality without spending more
• 🧘‍♀️ One mindset shift to cut overwhelm — a simple framework to make confident decisions every shop

Why this matters

Most of us have stood in the supermarket aisle feeling unsure which product is “healthy.” Products are marketed with health halos and buzzwords that can mislead even the savviest shopper. This episode gives you practical ways to interpret labels and make choices that align with your goals — quickly and without stress.

Guest bio

Jess Burvill is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and evidence-based nutrition educator behind @dailyservenutrition on Instagram, where she translates label logic and marketing messaging into simple, science-backed guidance.

Instagram: @dailyservenutrition — evidence-based, myth-free nutrition and food comparisons.

Brought to you by Garmin

Today’s episode is proudly supported by Garmin. The new Garmin Venu 4 helps you train smarter and recover better with advanced sleep coaching, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, on-wrist coaching, lifestyle logging for caffeine, alcohol and stress, over 80 sports apps, mindfulness tools, a built-in LED flashlight, and multi-day battery life. Learn more at garmin.com.au.