
The Truth About Saturated Fat, Diabetes Risk & Weight Loss Breakthroughs
About this episode
Are you eating too much saturated fat without realising it?
In this powerful episode, Leanne and Susie unpack:
- Why saturated fat still matters (even if you’ve moved to low-carb or high-protein)
- The hidden saturated fat sources most people overlook
- The latest science on diabetes risk, insulin resistance, and why gestational diabetes is a huge red flag
- The exact blood tests you need to detect early glucose problems before they escalate
- How food sequencing, meal timing and simple movement hacks can dramatically improve blood sugar control
- A full review of Coles’ High Protein Bread: does it live up to the hype?
- When weight loss medication (like Ozempic or Mounjaro) is — and isn’t — the right option
- Why seeing a dietitian often unlocks results where nothing else has worked
If you care about your long-term health, hormones, fat loss and metabolic future — this episode delivers real, practical answers.
PLUS: Our 200-page kids nutrition ebook is now available here.
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