All Things Food

Welcome to episode 10 of the All Things Food podcast and the final episode for season 2! This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with Alice Zaslavsky. Some may know Alice from her time on MasterChef Australia, follow her avidly over on instagram at @aliceinframes, or have one of her cookbooks. Either way, you will know that she is making huge waves within the world of food. Alice is the Culinary Correspondent for ABC News Breakfast and ABC Radio nationally. She is the award-winning author of In Praise of Veg and the host of ABC Radio on Sunday's. Alice was formerly a school teacher and created Phenomenom.com.au and its Nomcast podcast which you will hear more about in the episode today.Today I speak with Alice all about:Her food philosophyHer story behind food and how she came to be a MasterChef contestantThe award-winning cookbook In Praise of Vege as well as Alice's A to ZHow we can all have a more positive and inclusive approach to foodConnecting kids with food, flavour and promoting a positive food environmentBy Alice - a new range of food products developed by Alice herselfImportance of health professionals or anyone in the food world with a platform, an audience, checking themselves before putting information out to the publicYou can read more about Alice, the cook, the writer, the vegelante over at www.aliceinframes.com or follow her food journey @aliceinframes. Well that's a wrap for Season 2. Don't forget to tune in to any episodes you missed out on over the past 10 weeks. And in the meantime, you can get in touch via www.nickiehursthouse.com or @nourishwithnickie to let me know if you enjoyed the episode. If you enjoyed either season 1 or 2 or both, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple podcasts as it helps more people to discover the podcast. 

Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with Liv Sisson. Liv is originally from Virginia, USA but has been living in Ōtautahi, Christchurch for the past three years. Liv writes, lives and breathes food, foraging and fungi. She's currently working on a book about the weird and wonderful world of fungi in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Take a listen to find out:What edible fungi could you come across in your area of NZ?What else is out there to forage apart from fungi?How do fungi grow and how come fungi pops up around the place where people aren't necessarily growing food?What weeds in your garden can you actually eat? (if you've done your research!)Where does one even begin to start foraging?How do you know what is safe to eat or what is poisonous?Make sure you check out Liv's foraging adventures on Instagram @liv_mosss. Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :) 

Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with Kaitlyn Lamb about composting and urban farms. Kaitlyn is a year 13 student in Rotorua who is passionate about growing healthy local food, in a regenerative organic way. Without healthy soils, we would not have healthy food, and Kaitlyn is on a mission to set up more urban farms across New Zealand and the world so there are urban farms within a 1km radius of each other. These farms would be compost hubs where food waste can be used to create fertile soil. Kaitlyn is just 18 years old but has already made a significant impact within her community. This is a great conversation that should inspire us all to get out into the community to support each other and a healthy environment. Take a listen to find out:How to start composting?Do you need to be worried composting will smell?What is the difference between composting and a worm farm?Why is the health of our soil important for the health of our bodies?How to take inspiration for all the work Kaitlyn has done in her communityUntil next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :) 

This week on the All Things Food podcast host Nickie Hursthouse talks to Claudia Vavasour a NZ registered dietitian and the founder of Fertility Nutrition.Claudia was a guest in episode 4 of season 1 talking about all things Fertility Nutrition. It was a jam packed episode which you haven't tuned into yet, hop on over and give that a listen.To follow on from that episode we are continuing along the reproductive journey and diving into a conversation all about pregnancy nutrition today. Claudia is a member of Australasia's Nutrition Plus which is a group of experienced and specialised women's health, fertility and pregnancy dietitians. Claudia has a special interest in unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriage and the gut-brain connection within the context of infertility.Here are some of the questions we answer in the podcast today: Is it true that pregnant ladies can ‘eat for two'?How much coffee and alcohol is safe in pregnancy?What foods can't you eat when you're pregnant?What supplements should pregnant ladies be taking?What do pregnant ladies who are vegan or vegetarian need to think about?What if you're having twins or triplets, does more food = better?Can we make dietary changes that reduce the chance of babies having allergies?You can find out more about Claudia's work at Fertility Nutrition and you can follow Claudia on social media @fertility_nutrition_dietitians. Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :) 

Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with Tessa Vincent. Tessa has a law and politics background but has found her passion lies in reducing food waste. After working for judges, MPs and a Minister, she left Parliament to set up NZ Food Waste Champions 12.3. This organisation's mission is to halve food waste by 2030 in New Zealand. Tessa is passionate about food waste reduction as it is a tangible way we can resolve climate change - food waste accounts for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.This episode was recorded before Tessa left for the UK where she is studying public policy at Oxford University. This episode covers: Food waste and climate changeHow much money NZ families lose when they waste foodFood waste vs food rescueFood packaging as a double edged swordIndividual and organisational action on food wasteThere are so many resources to get started with reducing food waste at home and within your workplace. Tessa refers to a number of organisations which are all listed here:NZ Food Waste Champions 12.3KaiboshKiwi HarvestLove Food Hate WasteAotearoa Food Rescue AllianceWorld Wildlife Fund (WWF)Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :) 

Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with Hannah O'Brien. Hannah is the co-founder of Hunt and Gather Bee Co, a family owned, sustainable, ethical beekeeping and honey producing business based near Raglan in the Waikato. Hannah along with her husband Rory and their 3 children, live on a small lifestyle block with a range of animals and wild gardens. This is a fascinating conversation all about the world of beekeeping and honey production and some of the big decisions that producers need to make for long-term sustainability.This episode talks about: How artisan honey is madeThe difference between honey varietiesWhat is required for sustainable beekeepingHoney production across New ZealandHoney within the New Zealand and global food systemTo support Hannah and Hunt and Gather Bee Co, head on over to their website and follow their honey producing journey on Facebook and Instagram. Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :)

Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with Emma Stirling. Emma is an advanced accredited practicing dietitian (Adv. APD), the director of Scoop Nutrition consultancy and an academic specialising in food science, gastronomy and culinary nutrition.Emma is recognised as one of Australia's innovative, entrepreneurial and leading Accredited Practising Dietitians in the areas of food and culinary nutrition and effective nutrition communication. Emma has recently joined Australian Catholic University as a Senior Lecturer and course coordinator in the department of nutrition and public health creating programs for chefs, nutritionists, health professionals and more. I first met Emma in Melbourne when I was a new-grad Dietitian and I am so happy to reconnect with Emma after many many years, for this conversation today.This episode talks about: What is culinary nutrition?The art and science of foodThe importance of cooking How the pandemic has changed our relationship with foodDietitian's role in the changing food systemYou can connect with Emma via Instagram, Twitter or through Scoop Nutrition. To find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Culinary Nutrition visit the ACU website.To work with Nickie 1:1 on your gut health head to nickiehursthouse.com to book in your FREE mini-consult today.Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :) 

Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse speaks with clinical psychologist, Dr Karen Faisandier. Karen is an integrative mental health practitioner and founder of The Integrative Practice, a holistic psychology service based in Wellington, NZ. Dr Karen's innovative approach integrates psychological, nutritional and lifestyle strategies into a practical recovery framework for women experiencing mental health concerns resulting from chronic stress, anxiety and overwhelm. This episode talks about: Mental healthSeeking reward during lockdownThe reward system vs the contentment systemPsychological flexibilityCoping with stressHow our food and lifestyle play a role in helping us through hard timesIf you're wanting to hear more from Karen you can follow her over on Instagram or Facebook or sign-up to Karen's new free mini-course on how to reset and refuel from chronic stress, anxiety, and fatigue.To work with Nickie 1:1 on your gut health head to nickiehursthouse.com to book in your FREE mini-consult today.Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :) 

Welcome back to the All Things Food podcast. This week host Nickie Hursthouse has a talanoa (conversation) with Mafi Funaki-Tahifote about all things food and cultural identity.  Mafi is one of the few Tongan dietitians in New Zealand and one of the very few dietitians with an MBA. Mafi has spent her career working as a dietitian and in senior leadership roles with a sole purpose of improving nutrition and physical activity amongst Pasifika people and especially in Pasifika heart health.Mafi currently works in partnership with Dr Julie Wharewera-Mika as Heads of MAS Foundation with a purpose of improving health and wellbeing equity in Aotearoa.This episode covers:What food means to Mafi and her familyHow food traditions vary across the different pacific islandsCrossing cultures as a health professionalFood as part of cultural identityThank you for tuning in to this episode of All Things Food! If you loved this episode please consider sharing with your friends and whānau and even leaving a review so more people can discover the podcast.To work with Nickie 1:1 on your gut health head to nickiehursthouse.com to book in your FREE discovery call today.Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :) 

Welcome back to the ALL THINGS FOOD podcast and to season 2. This week host Nickie Hursthouse talks to Vanessa Kimbell about all things sourdough, french baking and the gut microbiome. For those of you who don't know Vanessa, her expertise in bread and the gut microbiome is second to none. Day-to-day Vanessa runs The Sourdough School in Northamptonshire where she teaches sourdough and how to bake bread for optimal health.  Vanessa is also a best-selling author, with a fifth cookbook that launched in September. On top of all of this Vanessa is completing her PhD in nutrition and digestibility of bread and mental health. She is passionate about understanding the connection between our food, the gut microbiome and the potential impact on mental health.This episode talks about:The art and science of sourdoughBecoming a baker and beginner tips for sourdough bakingFermentation, plant diversity and fibre to enhance digestionBattling the embarrassing symptoms of IBS and a relentless desire to find the answersLinking the gut microbiome to our overall physical and mental healthHow you can use baking to form connection and pay if forwardYou can find out more about The Sourdough School and access the free recipes to get started, read more about joining the The Sourdough Club, and view all of Vanessa's books online.You can also head over to Instagram and follow @sourdoughclub, @sourdoughschool and @vanessakimbellThank you for tuning in to this episode of All Things Food! If you loved this episode please consider leaving a review so more people can discover the podcast.Until next week, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review as it helps more people to discover the podcast :) 

This week on the All Things Food podcast host Nickie Hursthouse talks to Angela Clifford, CEO of Eat New Zealand and co-owner of The Food Farm.  Angela is committed to connecting people to our land through our food, and is part of the leadership group tasked with considering a values-based National Food Framework for New Zealand (Mana Kai). Her work gives her a unique perspective across all aspects of the New Zealand food and beverage landscape, including the development of regional food tourism strategies.This episode covers:Angela's journey to becoming CEO of Eat New ZealandEat New Zealand's mission as a food movementFood resilience and food security - what does that mean?What does it mean to talk about self-determination with food?How can New Zealand become food resilient?The gaps and holes in New Zealand's food storyThe work Eat New Zealand is doing to push the conversation forward for a more resilient nationYou can find out more about Angela by following her over at @thefoodfarmnz and www.foodfarm.nz. You can follow and support Eat New Zealand at @eat.newzealand or via www.eatnewzealand.nz. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of All Things Food! If you loved this episode please consider leaving a review (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends, family or community.Until next week, you can follow the podcast and Nickie's work via nickiehursthouse.com or on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie.

This week on the All Things Food podcast host Nickie Hursthouse talks to Conrad Goodhew about men's health. **Note this podcast episode includes discussions around mental health and mentions suicide. Please see the details below if you need to talk and ways to reach out for support.Conrad Goodhew is a performance dietitian based in Christchurch. Conrad himself has played sport since he was four, everything from rugby and cricket to squash and golf. He works with the Crusaders, weekend warriors and the general public that are trying to be the best version of themselves. Conrad can understand the pressures that sportsmen and women go through, both physiological and psychological. This week is International Men's health week. The goal is to increase awareness of male health issues on a global level and to encourage institutions to develop health policies and services that meet the specific needs of men, boys, and their families. Conrad has a huge passion for men's health and supporting men to open up and have conversations about the good, the bad and everything in between.This episode covers:Conrad's journey and how he got to where he is today working as a performance dietitianWhat Conrad's day looks like working in performance sportHow many male dietitians are there in New Zealand? Why do you think it is still a profession where men are hugely outnumbered?The importance of men getting into the kitchen and learning to cookWhat are some of the differences you've noticed when talking about overall health with men compared to women?Are there any themes or habits around food that you notice when working with men?What do you think we all can do to raise this conversation about men's health?You can find out more about Conrad at @conradgoodhewnutrition and over at www.conradgoodhew.com. You can also check out the Man Cave Crew at @man_cave_nz. If you need some support, talk to your GP or a counsellor and they can help you navigate any challenges that you are experiencing. Need to talk?Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellorLifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)Healthline – 0800 611 116Samaritans – 0800 726 666Thank you for tuning in to this episode of All Things Food! If you loved this episode please consider leaving a review (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends, family or community.Until next week, you can follow the podcast and Nickie's work via nickiehursthouse.com or on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie.

This week on the All Things Food podcast host Nickie Hursthouse talks to Nate Smith about all things fish

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This week on the All Things Food podcast host Nickie Hursthouse talks to Dr Julia Bone, a Registered Dietitian, Sport, and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENR) Practitioner in the UK and an Advanced Sports Dietitian with Sports Dietitians Australia. Peruvian born and raised in Invercargill, Julia's journey has seen her move countries a number of times and Julia has worked with senior and developing athletes across a number of different sports including hockey, athletics, tennis, basketball, and para-badminton.The episodes covers:What is a sports dietitian?Why do people seek professional advice on nutrition in sport?How recommendations around food and nutrition differ between the elite athlete and the weekend warriorSupplements - are they really necessary?Performance is so much more than taking particular supplementsYou can find out more about training to be a sports dietitian via Sports Dietitians Australia or International Olympic Committee (IOC). Thank you for tuning in to this episode of All Things Food! If you loved this episode please consider leaving a review (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends, family or community.Until next week, you can follow the podcast and Nickie's work via nickiehursthouse.com or on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie.

This week on the All Things Food podcast host Nickie Hursthouse talks to Nalisha Chouraria.  Nalisha is a play designer, illustrator, founder of Studio Oddball and creator of Curious Gastronaut. In Dec 2020, Nalisha launched Curious Gastronaut, an award-winning game that's making food exploration as exciting as space exploration for kids.Nalisha's story begins in Bangalore, India and has taken her around the world on some incredible experiences to where she is now based on the Gold Coast of Australia. The episodes covers:What is the Curious Gastronaut?What was the inspiration behind this product?Why is play so important when it comes to food, especially in kids?How has Nalisha's love of food been shaped over the years?You can find out more about Nalisha's work through the Curious Gastronaut on social media @curiousgastronautThank you for tuning in to this episode of All Things Food! If you loved this episode please consider leaving a review (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends, family or community.Until next week, you can follow the podcast and Nickie's work via nickiehursthouse.com or on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie.

This week on the All Things Food podcast host Nickie Hursthouse talks to Claudia Vavasour a NZ registered dietitian and the founder of Fertility Nutrition.Claudia is a member of Australasia's Nutrition Plus which is a group of experienced and specialised women's health, fertility and pregnancy dietitians. Claudia has a special interest in unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriage and the gut-brain connection within the context of infertility.The episodes covers:What is the first 1000 days and why is it such an important window of time?What is fertility nutrition and why is it so important?Why is it so important for women and couples to connect with a qualified fertility dietitian?Is fertility nutrition just a woman's issue? Or do our men need to be in on this too?Is it time sensitive to be talking about fertility nutrition? You can find out more about Claudia's work at Fertility Nutrition and you can follow Claudia on social media @fertility_nutrition_dietitian. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of All Things Food! If you loved this episode please consider leaving a review (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends, family or community.Until next week, you can follow the podcast and Nickie's work via nickiehursthouse.com or on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie.

This week on the All Things Food podcast host Nickie Hursthouse talks to Emma Townsin a UK Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor. Emma is the founder of Food Life Freedom where she works with women to overcome a stressful relationship with food and the body to find freedom in life.The episodes covers:Emma's journey as a dietitian into the world of non-diet approachesWhat intuitive eating isHow we lose the connection with our body over timeThe effect our food talk has on childrenBody ideals and racismWhy BMI is a poor measure of healthYou can find out more about Emma's work at Food Life Freedom and you can follow Emma on social media @food.life.freedom. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of All Things Food! If you loved this episode please consider leaving a review (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends, family or community. In the meantime, you can follow the podcast and Nickie's work via nickiehursthouse.com or on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie.

This week on the All Things Food podcast host Nickie Hursthouse talks to Dave Hursthouse, a regenerative farmer and social ecologist who is committed to allowing life to thrive. Dave is a coordinator of the Socio-Ecological Learning Environment - a space focused on learning that increases the wellbeing and resilience of people, communities and the environment. He is also the co-Chair of Permaculture in New Zealand, a member of Kai Ora: Whanganui Kai Collective, and a coordinator of Pīwakawaka Farm - a regenerative farm in Whanganui that produces local, organic, nutritionally dense food. The episode covers:-       What drives Dave's passion for bringing about change? -       What is sustainability?-       What is regenerative agriculture?-       Why is it so hard for us as a society to make the changes that are needed to sustain people and the planet?-       How can the everyday non-farmer make a difference?You can get in touch with Dave Hursthouse via Hursthouse Ecological or through the Learning Environment. Thank you for tuning in for the second episode of All Things Food! If you loved this episode please consider leaving a review (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends, family or community, anyone who you think might also enjoy tuning in. In the meantime, you can follow the podcast and Nickie's work via nickiehursthouse.com or on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie.

Season 1 premiere is here! In this first episode of the All Things Food podcast Nickie talks through her journey with food as a dietitian and also in her personal life. To move forward it is always important to understand the past. In this episode Nickie shares the highs and lows from the last decade which even included contemplating a change of career from being a dietitian. Nickie also shares about how she too is not immune to the complexities of nutrition and health and how her own relationship with food and her body has been challenged over the years. You'll hear how the seed was planted for All Things Food and how this project came to fruition. Thank you for tuning in for the first episode of All Things Food! If you loved this episode please consider leaving a review (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends, family or community.Ready to improve your relationship with food? Work one on one with Nickie from anywhere in NZ or Australia. Visit https://nickiehursthouse.com/consultations for more information.In the meantime, you can follow the podcast and Nickie's work on Instagram and Facebook @nourishwithnickie.

Hello and welcome to this sneak preview of All Things Food. I am your host Nickie Hursthouse. I have a passion for all things food and a decade of experience working as a registered dietician in New Zealand, Australia and the UK. In my All Things Food podcast I will take you on a journey across the world, looking at the complex and often confusing issues around food in  nutrition and health, its social and cultural importance in our lives and the environmental impact of our food choices. I can't wait for you to listen to Season 1. Episodes will be released weekly and don't forget to subscribe to be notified about new episodes. In the meantime, you can follow me on Facebook and Instagram @nourishwithnickie and if you're interested in working with me you can head on over to my website https://nickiehursthouse.com/ to find out more.