Diet Notes with Susie Burrell

Being told you have fatty liver can be alarming - particularly if you don’t drink much alcohol, aren’t significantly overweight and generally eat well. But is fatty liver really as simple as cutting out alcohol, losing weight or following a “liver cleansing” diet? In this episode of Diet Notes, Susie takes a closer look at the complex metabolic factors that can influence liver health and explains why an isolated elevated liver enzyme doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story. She explores th...

On today’s episode, Susie tackles one of the most common questions after successful weight loss: how do you actually keep the weight off? Whether you’ve lost a few kilos through changes to your diet and exercise, completed a structured weight loss program or used a GLP-1 medication, maintaining that loss requires a different mindset than simply reaching your goal weight. Susie shares five key strategies for preventing weight regain and explains why your new habits need to become your new no...

Feeling bloated, uncomfortable or a little backed up? You’re certainly not alone. In this episode of Diet Notes, Susie takes a closer look at the common causes of bloating and explains why improving digestive health involves more than simply adding extra fibre. From finding the right balance of cooked vegetables, fruit, wholegrains and soluble fibre, to drinking enough fluid and keeping your body moving, Susie shares practical strategies to help support regularity and reduce digestive disco...

In this episode of Diet Notes, Susie introduces her brand new four-week Peri Reset e-book, a comprehensive nutrition guide designed for women navigating perimenopause, menopause and beyond. After the success of the original Peri Plan, Susie has completely updated and expanded the concept to reflect the latest science, including the nutritional changes women may experience in their 40s and beyond, the role of GLP-1 medications, key supplements, exercise considerations, body composition change...

Low iron and low ferritin are incredibly common, particularly among women - but that does not mean they should be ignored. In this episode of Diet Notes, we take a deep dive into iron: why it matters, what ferritin actually tells us, and why you can feel absolutely exhausted even when your haemoglobin levels are technically “normal”. We explore the key signs that your iron stores may be low, including fatigue, brain fog, breathlessness, dizziness, poor immune function and that constant feel...

With so much nutrition information on food packaging, it can be hard to know what actually matters when choosing products at the supermarket. Health stars, protein claims, low-fat labels and “no added sugar” messaging can all be useful at times, but they can also be confusing - and sometimes misleading. In this episode of Diet Notes, Susie shares exactly what she looks for when comparing packaged foods as a dietitian. From checking the ingredient list first, to understanding carbohydrates, a...

Feeling tired is one thing - but burnout is something deeper... In this episode of Diet Notes, Susie explores the difference between everyday fatigue and true burnout, particularly for women juggling work, family, caring roles, relationships, health changes and the constant pressure to keep doing more. Drawing on the evidence-based burnout framework, Susie breaks down the three key signs of burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation or loss of empathy, and a reduced sense of personal ...

Feeling like you’re always thinking about food? Counting down to your next meal… even after you’ve just eaten? In this episode of Diet Notes, we’re unpacking the concept of “food noise” - the constant mental chatter around food, hunger, cravings, and eating - and why it’s become such a hot topic in the age of weight loss medications like Ozempic. But here’s the key question: Is it actually “food noise”… or is something deeper going on? Susie breaks down the three core drivers behind food o...

There’s so much pressure to “bounce back,” slim down, tone up, and somehow juggle it all at once - especially for women in midlife managing careers, kids, ageing parents, and everyone else’s needs before their own. In this honest and eye-opening episode of Diet Notes, we unpack the gap between social media body ideals and real life. We explore: Why comparing yourself to influencers and models can be deeply misleadingThe huge role genetics plays in body shape, waist size, and metabolismWhat i...

There’s no escaping it - protein is everywhere right now. From “high-protein” snacks to supermarket staples rebranded with a protein boost, it’s become the nutrient of the moment. But are we actually getting it right? In this episode of Diet Notes, we break down the protein hype - including how much you really need, why more isn’t always better, and the common mistakes that could be holding you back from your health and weight goals. In this episode, we cover: Why protein has become the “s...

Calories can feel like the be-all and end-all of weight loss - but are they really as precise or helpful as we’ve been led to believe? In this episode of Diet Notes, Susie unpacks the truth about calories: what they are, why calorie counting can be misleading, and why relying too heavily on numbers can disconnect us from our natural hunger and appetite cues. She explains why calorie needs vary more than most people realise, why food labels are only ever a rough guide, and how things like ac...

We’re surrounded by nutrition noise - macros, protein targets, superfoods, fasting… but one of the simplest (and most effective) habits for appetite and weight control is creating “the space in between” your meals. In this episode, Susie explains how many of us are accidentally eating 8-12 times per day (often starting with milk-based coffees), and why constant grazing can disrupt hunger/fullness cues and blood glucose control - even when the food choices are “healthy”. You’ll learn how to ...

In this episode of Diet Notes, Susie unpacks the science and history behind modern weight-loss medications - with a clear, practical focus on GLP-1 therapies, insulin, and metabolic health. From gestational diabetes and PCOS to appetite regulation and cravings, this episode explains how hormones and glucose control shape body weight - and what that means for anyone considering medical support for weight loss. In this episode, we cover: The history and evolution of weight-loss medicationsWha...