For the love of fermenting
Why won’t my Juice Ferment? Over the past few weeks I've been spending a bit of extra time in the kitchen testing my Changing Habits Probiotics and creating some different fermented mixes and a normal part of my kitchen-stocking routine includes buying beautiful fresh...
2024 International Women’s Day – A Q&A with Cyndi
What is your proudest achievement / moment in your career? There are so many amazing achievements in my 44 year career as a nutritionist, it’s hard to pick just one. But something that I never get sick of hearing is from the people who have followed me or read my...
The ‘O’ Word everyone’s talking about – Ozempic
Obesity Drug Ozempic is it the one pill wonder? I recently dropped into my local newsagent and found my eyes instantly drawn to the front page of The Weekend Australian.. The headline read…. “The Nations Weight Divide - Personal Problem or society’s fault?” I take my...
Flavours in Food and Vaping – it’s all Smoke and Mirrors
I’ve just returned home after travelling for nearly 3 months through different countries and continents. The food and habits of the different countries and areas are remarkably different. Diets and circadian patterns differ from place to place. I noticed that in...
Medicare’s free nutrition advice, but it’ll cost you your health.
The Dietitians of Australia believe that everyone should have free access to nutritional advice through the Medicare system, at least 7 visits a year, unsurprisingly, I agree that people need more information and education on nutrition. This free access to support and...
A Fresh Start: Setting Health Intentions for the New Year
The arrival of a new year brings with it the promise of a fresh start, a chance to embrace positive changes and set intentions for a healthier, happier life. As you embark on this new chapter, you may want to take a look at our top 10 tips to help you set meaningful...
Nourishing Your Health During the Festive Season
Nourishing Your Health During the Festive Season: Your Simple Guide to Smart Holiday Eating The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and, often, indulgence. While it's perfectly normal to enjoy special treats, it's essential to prioritize your health and...
Ultra-Processed Foods Can Be Good For You?
A recent study published has found that ‘not all ultra-processed foods are bad for you.’ The study highlights a correlation between consumables such as sugary artificial sweetened drinks and processed meats and the increased chances of cancer, heart disease and type...
A Real Food Menu for the Holiday Season!
Healthy Holiday Season Recipes It's the holiday season once again and we all know that that means a little extra socialising and a lot more food! We truly love that food is something that brings people together, and we know that it can feel a little daunting knowing...
Peas and Qs – Why is There Green Food Dye in Our Peas?
Did you know that your tinned or frozen peas may contain food dye to make them greener?! Cyndi explains more here and shares some tips for checking whether your peas are dye-free.
Why We All Need Vitamin C and How to Source it Naturally
Vitamin C is so important for our health and wellbeing, that it’s actually critical to supply your body with it on a daily basis. As humans, we lack the functional enzyme to complete the synthesis of Vitamin C itself, so it must be supplied from exogenous sources (food). Vitamin C is an important antioxidant with […]
How Mindfulness Can Help You Realise Your Health Goals
Practicing the art of mindfulness is a wonderfully positive and worthwhile activity to implement, no matter what stage of life you are in or health journey you are on. Now, I know what you’re thinking – you’re busy enough and don’t have time to implement yet another...
Problem Skin? Here’s What Might Be Causing it – and How You Can Fix it
Pimples? Acne? Rashes? When it comes to skin issues, it is important to find the root cause. This blog reveals how you can fix skin problems naturally, without resorting to medication.
Why it’s Important to Eat Good Fats
If you're wondering what's a good fat and what's a bad fat, we don't blame you. The media seems to make a monster out of food we've been told were previously good for us. So let's dive in. To start with, let’s look at ‘healthy fats’ vs ‘unhealthy fats’. This really is...
What actually is lab-grown meat?
What actually is lab-grown meat? The USDA has just allowed for lab grown meats otherwise known as cultured meats (not to be confused with plant-based meats) to be available in the US human food supply. The Australian equivalent has received an application from an...
Probiotics 101: How to Help Your Microbiome
In the past decade, science and our clinical knowledge of the microbiome has been exponential in our understanding of nutrition. With the microbiome, we know many species and we know what makes them thrive and what kills them. But, let’s take a step back from our...