Sugar: Is it Really Bad for Us? The Dietary and Nutritional Implications of Bariatric Surgery; Road Testing Veggie Rice and Protein Balls: Are They Healthy?

From Susie and Leanne on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We discuss Sugar: whether it be honey, golden syrup, glucose, rice malt or treacle. Is it really bad for us, are some types better than others and how much is too much each day? Our 'Client Case Study' is on bariatric surgery: we talk the dietary impact and nutritional implications to be aware of if you have had or are considering bariatric surgery; Our 'Product Review of the Week' is on a new veggie rice we can’t get enough of; And finally, our 'Listener Question of the Week' is all about protein balls: are they healthy, can we eat them daily and how do you choose a good one?   So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Don't Miss an Episode  Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @the_nutrition_couch_podcast to ask us questions & see our food product reviews. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.