Real Life Nutrition with Jon

29/04/2026

This lamb looks like a simple roast… but water is the second ingredient.

That means it’s been diluted, then thickened and conditioned to hold more water — so the product is heavier before it even hits your trolley.

At around $25/kg vs ~$18/kg for a plain shoulder, you’re paying $7–$9 more per kg for something that’s been processed and flavoured.

Same cut. Very different product.

👉 Watch the full breakdown here: https://youtu.be/igFyIQxql2k
👉 Get the Protein Shopping Guide (what to actually buy each week): https://fastforwardnutrition.kit.com/e2f46ec36a

29/04/2026

This looks like $16.50/kg… but it’s only 78% meat.

Once you adjust for that, you’re actually paying about $21/kg for the meat — that’s 32% more expensive.

Same cut. Different value.

👉 Watch the full breakdown here: https://youtu.be/igFyIQxql2k
👉 Get the Protein Shopping Guide (what to actually buy each week): https://fastforwardnutrition.kit.com/e2f46ec36a

27/04/2026

What if someone actually reviewed the protein bar shelf properly?

Not just looking at protein.
Not just calories.
Not just the claims on the front of the pack.

I went through every major protein bar brand across Coles, Woolworths and Aldi using the same criteria — looking at ingredients, protein quality and what they’re actually doing in the body.

Because “high protein” doesn’t always mean what people think it does.

There’s a big difference between protein sources, and it impacts things like satiety, muscle repair, and even how much you end up eating overall.

I’ve broken this down in a new video now live on my YouTube channel.

If you want the shortcut, I’ve also created a detailed guide ranking the bars based on what actually matters:
https://fastforwardnutrition.kit.com/bbce7994e0

If you’re buying these regularly, it’s worth understanding the difference.

Which brands have you tried?
Do you have a go-to?
Do you think protein bars are a healthy option?

22/04/2026

It’s a busy week this week with ANZAC Day affecting trading hours across most states.

Less time usually means people fall back on what’s easy.

What about if you cook once, but eat 3 different meals. Would that make a difference for you?

This is a simple option for busy weeks. Cook the base once and finish it in different ways across the week instead of starting from scratch every night.

You could batch cook the mince when you get home from shopping, or on the weekend when you’ve got more time.

Same protein, different outcomes, meatballs, san choy bau, simple bowl.

It also gives you flexibility. Frozen veg and pantry staples mean you can change direction on the night. Meatballs can become an Asian style bowl, and if you’ve got fresh lettuce, turn it into san choy bau.

It reduces prep time during the week, cuts down the “what’s for dinner” decisions, and keeps meals higher in protein and more filling.

I go through this in this weeks video.

You can find it here,
http://linktr.ee/ReallifenutritionwithJon

Download my shopping guide, it includes this week’s pricing, including mince.

Which version would you actually make? What other recipes can you think would work with batch cooking the base?

🌱 Clinical Nutritionist. Smarter supermarket choices → Better metabolic health

21/04/2026

Shops are closed this Saturday (ANZAC Day)

Short week = less time to shop
Less time = more pressure
More pressure = easier to trust “what’s on special”

That’s where most people spend more without realising.

I’ve broken down this week’s catalogues and what actually matters.

👉 Watch here → [https://youtu.be/Q85yTXul524]

18/04/2026

You don’t just feel hungry again after a fast food meal.

You often feel like you’ve done something wrong.

Like it was a lack of willpower.

But it’s not.

Most of these meals are built to be easy to eat —
and not very filling for the amount of energy in them.

So a couple of hours later, you’re hungry again…
and you end up eating more.

That’s the part people don’t talk about.

This isn’t about never eating fast food.

It’s about understanding what happens after you eat it —
and making a slightly better decision when you’re in that situation.

👉 Full breakdown on YouTube (link in comments)

16/04/2026

In Coles this week most “specials” aren’t really special.

Swipe through and you’ll see the pattern:
– half price → still ultra-processed
– “easy to cook” → more ingredients
– “high protein” → not always the best option
– some specials → similar to ALDI everyday pricing

You’re being pushed toward convenience and higher margin products.

But in the same store you can still choose:
– simpler ingredients
– better protein value
– meals you actually planned

The difference isn’t the store.
It’s the decisions you make inside it.

Comment “School” and I’ll send you the shopping guide to plan your week properly.

I’ve also broken down Coles vs Woolworths vs ALDI this week on my channel, , what’s actually worth buying. Come visit me :)

16/04/2026

No plan?
You’ll leave with Woolworths’ plan.

“Specials” aren’t random — they’re designed to interrupt your decisions and influence what ends up in your trolley.

Half price doesn’t make it a better choice, just a more persuasive one.

If it’s not planned, it usually wasn’t needed.

Comment “School” and I’ll send you the guide to shop with a plan.

I’ve also unpacked Woolworths, Coles and compared it to ALDI everyday pricing this week — full breakdown on my channel.

15/04/2026

“Dinner made easy”… but it’s not always what it seems.

That garlic & herb pork?
Often not just herbs and protein but a mix of additives used to enhance flavour, texture, and shelf life.

These are tools of food technology not ingredients your gut necessarily recognises or digests well.

If you’re dealing with bloating, discomfort, or inconsistent digestion… this is often where to look first.

Simple swaps → real impact.

👇 Want help keeping it realistic (and budget-friendly)?
Comment “School” and I’ll send you my weekly shopping guide
✔ fresh protein options across all budgets
✔ how often to include them (with flexibility)

And if you want the full breakdown:
I’ve gone through 113 catalogue pages across Woolworths, Coles & ALDI — highlighting the best specials live from Wednesday 15th April over on my YouTube.

15/04/2026

This is NOT a real special price.

It’s $7 per pack — which sounds cheap — but it’s actually $14/kg.

ALDI’s regular mince sits around $13/kg every day.

But there’s another layer — regular mince is higher fat and lower protein.
Lean mince gives you more protein per serve.

This is where price and nutrition need to work together.

I’ve gone through 3 full catalogues this week — Woolworths, Coles and ALDI — and broken it all down.

Comment “School” and I’ll send you my meal planning shopping guide.

Full review is live now — link in comments.

14/04/2026

Half price frozen blueberries at Coles this week.
This is actually worth buying.

I’ve read through 113 pages of specials so you don’t have to—and most of it isn’t worth it.

This is.
Because you’re getting:
* something convenient
* something versatile
* something that actually supports your health
Not just “cheap food”.

This is how you save money without spending your health—looking at food through a nutrition lens, not just price.

If you want the full weekly breakdown (what to buy + how to use it):

Comment “School” and I’ll send it through.

11/04/2026

This is where people get caught out thinking they’re eating well.

“Dinner Made Easy.”
Pre-marinated.
Looks like a good option.

And to be fair — it’s not terrible.

But it’s not the same as doing it yourself.

Because what you’re buying isn’t just chicken —
it’s everything that’s been added to it:

• extra sodium
• added oils
• flavour enhancers (usually salt, oil, sugar)

And it adds up.

Not in one meal —
but when it becomes a weekly habit.

That’s when you start seeing:
• more water retention
• feeling bloated
• long-term impact on blood pressure

And most people don’t connect it back to this.

They just think:
“I’m eating pretty well.”

If you made this yourself:
lemon, salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic —

you control all of it.

That’s the difference.

Convenience isn’t the problem.

Relying on it every week is.

If you want help navigating what to buy (and what to avoid) using this week’s specials,

comment *Where* and I’ll send it through.