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MOYO
by MOYO
Bridging research to practice. Evidence-based nutrition, resources and recommendations.
Episodes
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Seed Oils: Dispelling Myths and Embracing Canola Oil
In this episode, Lisa and Rachel dive into the world of healthy fats, specifically seed oils, which have been caught up in a whirlwind of controversy. They debunk common myths and misconceptions surrounding seed oils, including: Seed oils increase LDL cholesterol oxidation. Seed oils promote...
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The Follow-Up Formula to Getting Hired: Career Talk with Stephanie Polson
Ever see a dream job that ticked all the boxes and wonder how to stand out beyond the usual application? Our guest this week, Registered Nutritionist Stephanie Polson, tells us exactly how to give it your best shot, and you’ll be surprised at how simple it can be! Today, Stephanie is more than…
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5 Key Ingredients to a Dream Job: Career Talk With James Rennie
James is an Associate Registered Nutritionist and Strength & Conditioning Coach for Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust. James did a double major in Human Nutrition and Sport and Exercise Science – and he spent the last year of his degree studying part-time and working in three different...
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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs and the Role of the Nutritionist
GLP-1 drugs have been named the 'Breakthrough of the Year' leading to increasing demand and market shortages. Join Human Nutrition Professors Lisa Houghton and Rachel Brown's discussion on the efficacy of GLP-1 agonist weight loss drugs (and spoiler alert, it is impressive) and how nutritionists...
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Career Talk with Ruby McNamara, Green Prescription Nutritionist and Healthy Lifestyle Advisor
In this episode, we talk with Associate Registered Nutritionist Ruby McNamara who is currently working as a Green Prescription Nutritionist and Healthy Lifestyle Advisor for Harbour Sport in Auckland. Green Prescription is a long-standing health programme in New Zealand which began over 25 years...
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Career Talk with Michelle Jospe, Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Research Scientist
In this episode, we talk to Michelle Jospe who is a Registered Dietitian, a Nutrition Research Scientist and a Scientific Reviewer for ZOE, a personalised nutrition programme based on the world's largest nutrition science study. This is a great episode for those thinking about retraining…
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Career Talk with Sophie Carty, Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor
In this episode, we talk to Sophie Carty, Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor for the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC). Sophie completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and postgraduate training in Dietetics. After graduating, she secured a position as a Mental...
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Career Talk with Amanda Brien, Health and Wellbeing Manager and Eat Well for Less NZ Nutritionist
In this episode, we talk to Amanda Brien, dubbed the 'Non-judgemental Nutritionist’ by colleagues. Amanda is passionate about being healthy and most importantly, enjoying food. She’s a Registered Nutritionist (NZ) with a Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry and Human Nutrition) with 15+ years...
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Career Talk with Deborah McIntosh, Nutritionist & Business Development Specialist at Foodprint
In this episode, we talk to Nutritionist Deborah McIntosh who is a Business Development Specialist at Foodprint in Auckland. Foodprint is a food waste minimisation app that connects users to eateries like cafes, bakeries, caterers, and food trucks with surplus and imperfect food available for...
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Career Talk with Anna Wallace, Nutritionist at UK Food Standards Agency
In this episode, we talk to New Zealander Anna Wallace reporting from London, where she is currently a Project Support Officer for the UK Food Standards Agency. Anna has held roles in New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) as an Advisor for the Food Science Team and as Policy Analyst...
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Career Talk with Caitlin McKenzie, Nutritionist & Development Kitchen Chef at My Food Bag
In this episode, we talk to Caitlin McKenzie, a Nutritionist and Development Kitchen Chef at My Food Bag. Caitlin has a Bachelor of Science with a major in Human Nutrition and a minor in Exercise and Sport Science. During her undergraduate degree, she undertook a university summer studentship...
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Career Talk with Rachel Stafford-Bush, Senior Nutrition Coach at Equalution
Today's career talk guest is Rachel Stafford-Bush, a Senior Nutrition Coach at Equalution based in Sydney, Australia. Equalution is a food calorie counter and weight tracker app that helps clients achieve their diet goals with 1:1 coaching, personalised meal plans, nutrition tracking, and goal...
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Career Talk with Natalie Exeter, Sports Nutrition Specialist at Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre
Today’s career talk guest is Natalie Exeter, a Sports Nutrition Specialist at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre in Salzburg, Austria. The Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre (APC) is a facility that provides athletes from different sports and disciplines with various services and resources…
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Career Talk with Karli Adams-Stachurski, Nutritionist and Educator
In this episode, we talk to Karli Adams-Stachurski who is a Nutritionist and Educator at Foodstuffs Food for Thought. Food for Thought is an interactive, school-based nutrition education programme designed in partnership with the Heart Foundation to engage Year 5 and 6 students in learning how to...
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Career Talk with Nickie Hursthouse, Private Practice Dietitian, Podcast Host, Coach and Recipe Developer
In this episode, we talk to Registered Dietitian Nickie Hursthouse, who is owner and founder of her own private practice that helps busy professional women feel confident around food, and in their body, so they can thrive. She does this through 1:1 coaching amongst the many other aspects and...
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Career Q&A Rapid Fire with Alana Karehana, Kai Advisor for Manawakura - Healthy Active Learning
In this episode, we talk to Registered Nutritionist Alana Karehana who currently works in two part-time roles for Sport Gisborne Tairāwhiti as a Kai Advisor for Manawakura/Healthy Active Learning and as Tamaiti Mataara Kaiarahi. Alana also has her own Sports Nutritionist private practice working...
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Career Q&A Rapid Fire with Tilly Smith, Registered Nutritionist & PR Consultant
In this episode, we talk to Registered Nutritionist Tilly Smith, a Nutrition Public Relations Consultant at Network – a Communication Agency that specialises in building brands, managing risk and influencing perceptions. Tilly works in the Foodgroup, a specialist division within Network that...
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Career Q&A Rapid Fire with Claire Carville, Dietitian Te Whatu Ora Health
In this episode, we talk to Dietitian Claire Carville. Claire is currently working as Clinical Product Coordinator in the Medical and Interventional team at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand. Claire and her team facilitate the implementation of new products into hospitals and manage any supply…
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Career Q&A Rapid Fire with Dane Baker, Sports Dietitian
In this episode, we talk to Dane Baker, Sports Dietitian at Axis Sports Medicine – a multidisciplinary team of Sport and Exercise Physicians, Orthopaedic Surgeons,other Specialist Doctors, Physiotherapists, Clinical Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists, and of course, Dietitians that...
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Career Q&A Rapid Fire with Daniel Wyatt, Health Coach
In this episode, we talk to Daniel Wyatt, Health Coach in Access and Choice Services at Te Awakairangi Health Network in the Wellington Region. The explosion of jobs funded by the New Zealand government for health coaches reflects the growing recognition of the importance and effectiveness of...
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The Politics of Prevention: The controversial journey of folic acid fortification in New Zealand
This week, New Zealand finally puts into action the mandatory folic acid fortification of non-organic flour for bread making, after a lengthy and drawn-out delay. Nutrition scientists Lisa Houghton and Rachel Brown discuss the science and politics behind folic acid fortification in New Zealand.…
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The Heart Health Benefits of Plant MUFAs and How They Outweigh Animal MUFAs
Reducing saturated fat in our diets has been a long-standing recommendation yet replacing it with monounsaturated fat (MUFA) has been somewhat disputable. A new WHO Cochrane review reveals that it is the source of MUFA that matters, with plant based MUFA being the key to reducing heart disease....
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Avocados: The Heart-Healthy Superfood You Need to Eat More Of
Did you know that eating avocados can lower your risk of heart disease? That’s what a new study has found for the first time ever. Lisa Houghton and Rachel Brown, nutrition professors, explain how this amazing fruit can protect your heart and why you should add it to your diet today. Want even...
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How Diet Affects Fertility: A summary of the latest evidence
The topic of diet and fertility has attracted a lot of attention in recent years, with three systematic reviews published in the last several months. Nutrition professors Rachel Brown and Lisa Houghton summarise the findings, and discuss the complexity and uncertainty involved in studying diet…
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Is Aspartame Safe? The Evidence Behind the Possible Carcinogenic Sweetener
The World Health Organization's position on aspartame, and artificial sweeteners has hit the headlines over the last few weeks, with the International Agency for Research on Cancer listing it as possibly carcinogenic. Nutrition Professors Rachel Brown and Lisa Houghton break down the evidence to...
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Preventing the Decline in Vitamin D Status over the Winter - No Supplements Needed
An egg a day keeps the doctor away! Well, probably too big of a statement even for the near perfect egg but Professors Rachel Brown and Lisa Houghton discuss a recent randomised controlled study that investigated whether consuming 7 or 12 eggs per week attenuates the decline in vitamin D status...
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Are We Really Still Talking About Cholesterol and Eggs Today?
Oh, the woes of being an egg. Of the vast variety of foods that humans consume - the humble egg - has been most maligned, specifically singled out for restriction in an effort to reduce heart disease risk in the population. Listen to Professors Rachel Brown and Lisa Houghton discuss the evidence,...
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The Misuse of the High and Mighty Meta-Analysis in Nutrition Research
When meta-analyses, the top dog in the evidence-based pyramid, are the product of faulty methods they can be misleading and detrimental to both patient and population health. Like the 'Eat Butter' meta-analysis that stimulated the reduction in the number of US adults limiting fat in their diets....
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Should Calcium Supplements Be Routinely Recommended to Pregnant Women?
The WHO makes a strong recommendation for high dose calcium supplementation of pregnant women in areas where dietary calcium intake is low and for women at high risk of developing hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. With our changing dietary patterns and rising rates of preeclampsia in high...
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Time for the Firm Facts to Shift the Fat
The Fast 800 Keto diet book has hit the shelves and quickly climbed the charts. It claims you can eat well, burn fat, and manage your weight long term. Join Professors Rachel Brown and Lisa Houghton who discuss the science behind these claims. Follow MOYO Nutrition on Instagram to subscribe to…
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Measuring Body Composition
Recent calls to ban skinfold testing among several sports organisations has led to the critical appraisal of the value of measuring body composition. Join Professors Rachel Brown and Lisa Houghton along with guest Associate Professor Katherine Black as they discuss the range of available tools…
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Is it Time to Increase Protein Requirements for Older Adults?
International scientific expert groups have advocated for higher recommended protein intakes for older adults. Join Professors Rachel Brown and Lisa Houghton to see whether the current evidence supports the push to increase protein requirements for ageing well. SUBSCRIBE HERE to receive our…
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Are You A Slow or Fast Eater? Does it Matter...?
Eating slowly is thought to prevent the over-eating we see when we devour our food too quickly. Join Professors Rachel Brown and Lisa Houghton to see whether there is any truth to this popular recommendation. Get access to our curated nutrition resources in our free weekly newsletter: SUBSCRIBE...
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Are Our Food Systems a Catastrophe? The growth of ultra-processed packaged and fast food portion sizes
Portion sizes of single-serve ultra-processed packaged and fast foods have increased in parallel with the rising prevalence of obesity. Join Professors Rachel Brown and Lisa Houghton as they discuss the lastest evidence from Marion Nestle and Lisa Young on the growth of these foods since their...
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Reversing the Decline in Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
Vegetable and fruit consumption is at an all time low. Join Nutrition Professors Rachel Brown and Lisa Houghton as they discuss the latest evidence and strategies to increase consumption among young children. Sign up for the free weekly MOYO nutrition newsletter: SUBSCRIBE HERE Follow us:...
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