Fit Minds
The Fit Minds podcast with your host: Coach Mariah Jean. Discussing all things health and fitness, nutrition, training, mental health, bodybuilding, competitions, sports performance, female specific health and debunking fitness/nutrition industry myths.
Coach Mariah has been training for 10+ years in the gym. She’s a full time online nutrition and fitness coach and a qualified, accredited, registered and insured sports nutritionist and personal trainer under the Mariah Jean fit brand.
Coaching clients and other coaches since launching her business in 2017. Mariah coaches clients nationally in Australia and internationally around the world. Mariah is not just a fitness/nutrition coach, but a business owner, life coach, business coach and mentor within her company: Mariah Jean Pty Ltd. She is a 2 x pro and national champion natural women’s bodybuilding figure athlete.
Mariah recovered from anorexia and bulimia nervosa plus severe depression and anxiety in 2015 and has been no stranger to mental health struggles since childhood. Post recovery she decided to pursue her passion in helping others to avoid the all too common mistakes she made herself along her fitness journey. Mariah’s aim is to help everyday people just like you, discover sustainable nutrition and fitness information and education to utilise for the rest of your lifetime.
To simplify the process once and for all by opening the doors on the fitness and nutrition industry. Peeling back the layers to discover the right mindset and mentality required to live your best, balanced and healthiest lifestyle. To finally remove the confusion, take back your power and establish a better relationship with yourself, your food and your exercise.
The Fit Minds Podcast will help you improve your attitude and approach towards tackling your life challenges, goals and success.
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Fit Minds
How to read and understand nutrition labels
In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the often overlooked but crucial world of nutrition labels.
Ever felt overwhelmed by the tiny print and confusing percentages on food packaging?
You're not alone.
We're here to demystify this vital source of information and empower you to make healthier choices.
Our Sports Nutritionists will walk you through:
Serving Sizes: Learn why they matter and how they can be misleading.
Calorie counts: Understand what they really mean for your daily intake.
Macronutrients: Decipher the differences between fats, carbs, and proteins.
Hidden Sugars: Discover the many names sugar hides behind.
Sodium levels: Find out why this may or may not matter, even if you don't have high blood pressure.
Vitamin and Mineral Percentages: Learn how to interpret these and why they're important.
Ingredient Lists: Understand why the order matters and what to keep an eye out for.
Incorrect Labelling: How their are often discrepancies on packages from macros to calories on packing.
We'll also discuss how to compare products effectively, the truth behind marketing claims like "low-fat" or "all-natural", "high-protein" and how to use this knowledge to build a balanced diet that works for you.
Whether you're managing a health condition, trying to lose weight, or simply aiming to eat better, this episode will transform your grocery shopping experience.
By the end, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to navigate nutrition labels like a pro, making informed decisions that align with your health goals.
Tune in to take control of your nutrition and health, one label at a time!