Struggling with winter cravings but don’t want to blow your health goals? Wondering if that expensive gut health supplement is even doing anything? In this week’s episode of The Nutrition Couch, dietitians Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward unpack the real nutrition strategies that actually work — no gimmicks, no fads. On today’s show: Why some gut health supplements (yes, even probiotics and greens powders) may be a waste of money — and what’s actually worth it. Our no-guilt winter comfort food guide: practical tips to enjoy pies, pastas, lasagnas, and hearty meals without blowing your calorie budget. The frozen “protein pasta” supermarket trend: are products like FroPro Protein Pots a smart choice or just ultra-processed hype? Listener question: Are sugary kids’ cereals really that bad — and what do two dietitians actually feed their own children? This is a warm, practical, no-nonsense episode packed with real-life food tips and evidence-based advice to help you stay on track all winter long. Check out our scientifically formulated protein and creatine blends, designed by dietitians: designedbydietitians.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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