Nurturing Nutrition

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Amy Gibson - Rochedale Doctors A Registered Dietitian and an Accredited Eating Disorder Dietitian. Experienced in working with children, adolescents and adults. Works with chronic health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Area of Interests: Digestive health, such IBS, IBD, GORD, coeliac disease Fo...

Something fresh and fun to try for Easter.

Passionfruit Cheesecake Bars - Healthy Recipes by Lyndi Cohen I'm all about quick and healthy recipes that the whole family will love. If you are looking for deliciously simple recipes without weird or expensive ingredients, you've come to the right place.

Mid-week meal inspiration! Tasty, veggie-packed and easy to make.

Cajun Chicken with Sweet Potato Skins - Healthy Recipes by Lyndi Cohen I'm all about quick and healthy recipes that the whole family will love. If you are looking for deliciously simple recipes without weird or expensive ingredients, you've come to the right place.

Love one tray dinner recipes? This one is sesame soy salmon and veggies.

Sesame Soy Salmon One Tray Bake - Healthy Recipes by Lyndi Cohen I'm all about quick and healthy recipes that the whole family will love. If you are looking for deliciously simple recipes without weird or expensive ingredients, you've come to the right place.

Do you ever feel confused about what is healthy and what is not? Do you feel you need to do a cleanse, cut out carbs or avoid fruit because it's 'too high in sugar'? Check out this article here, for what advice to NOT follow, for a healthier you!

The worst health advice on the internet It's hard to know what to eat anymore, with SO many opinons and "quick fixes" out there. I rundown the worst health advice on the internet.

Do you ever have food cravings? Do you know what they are telling you? For instance if you crave chocolate, does that mean you are low in magnesium? Find out here:

Food cravings: What they're really telling you, according to a dietitian Sugar, carbs? Turns out those pangs might be pointing to something your body really needs – and you can satisfy them without eating junk.

Taking Metformin? Studies are finding that 1 in 3 people taking Metformin are low in vitamin B12, so it is important to supplement Vitamin B12, while taking this medication.

New Metformin Warning: Mandatory Supplementation with Vitamin B12 - PCOS Nutrition Center Strong evidence is showing metformin depletes levels of vitamin B12. Here's what to do.

Trying to eat healthier but still want to enjoy going out? Here are some tips to make your takeaway meals healthier.

How to make healthy choices with your takeaway meals | Health and Wellbeing Queensland Households are starting to turn to takeaway meals more thanks to a bevy of home delivery options and wanting to […]

Trying to add a few more vegetarian meals to your week? This recipe has a nice twist on on old favourite.

Zucchini quiche with rice crust - Healthier. Happier. Queensland. Zucchini quiche with rice crust - Healthier. Happier. Quick, easy and tasty healthy recipes for Queenslanders.

Easy Overnight Oats - Healthy Recipes by Lyndi Cohen I'm all about quick and healthy recipes that the whole family will love. If you are looking for deliciously simple recipes without weird or expensive ingredients, you've come to the right place.

Need some inspiration for some quick and healthy dinners? Check out this great website for some fresh ideas.

Fast family meals - Healthier. Happier. Quick, easy and tasty healthy recipes for Queenslanders.

You are really eating the rainbow with this recipe. Sweet potato is one of my favourite vegetables, it goes with so many things!

Sweet Potato Nachos | Health and Wellbeing Queensland This dish is vibrant in colour, flavour and texture. A great lunch, game-day snack or kid-friendly meal makes this an all-round winner.

Struggling to know what meals you can eat on the low FODMAP diet?
Here are some great tips and simple swaps to make your meals low FODMAP.

Modifying recipes - high FODMAP to low FODMAP Monash FODMAP Blog Modifying recipes - high FODMAP to low FODMAP A blog about modifying recipes from high FODMAP to low FODMAP by Monash FODMAP | The experts in diet for IBS

Do you ever struggle with poor body image? So many of the clients I see are really unhappy with the skin they're in. I think it is something many of us, myself included have to deal with. I love this article by Lyndi Cohen, who is a great advocate of learning to love your body. Check out her tips here.

15 ways I learned to love my body - The N**e Nutritionist Blog - Deliciously Free of BS Hate your body? Struggle with mirrors? Self acceptace is possible, and life changing. It is possible to love your body .. read on.

Another delicious summer recipe!

Matt Golinski’s Rice Paper Rolls with Green Goddess Dipping Sauce | Health and Wellbeing Queensland Get the kids involved in making rice paper rolls with this fun, hands-on, build-your-own food adventure.

Stuck on meal ideas when on the low FODMAP diet? Here are some great ideas for low FODMAP meal planning.

Low FODMAP Meal Plan Monash FODMAP Blog

This recipe is packed full of fibre and nutrients and tastes delicious!

Berry and Yoghurt Parfaits | Health and Wellbeing Queensland This parfait is a delight for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Simple and versatile, this is your breakfast, lunchbox or afternoon snack buddy.

Worried about COVID now your kids are going back to school?
Here are some great tips to help your kids eat well during COVID-19.

Helping kids to eat well during COVID-19 | Health and Wellbeing Queensland Are the kids at home and looking for snack-shaped boredom busters? Here are practical ways to manage pester power and […]

A nice fresh salad recipe, for all this hot weather we are having!

https://boostyourhealthy.com.au/recipes/mango-avocado-and-macadamia-salad/

Mango, Avocado and Macadamia Salad | Health and Wellbeing Queensland Beauty in a bowl, this nutrient-dense salad will bring new followers to the I-love-salad camp!

Struggling with constipation? Research is finding Kiwifruit to be the best option for relief. Not only are they rich in fibre, which help to soften the stool and keep you regular, but they are packed with vitamins and minerals too.

Need help getting on top of gut health? Book an appointment with me to work out what foods are triggering your symptoms and how to reduce your symptoms for good. Yu can book an appointment online at https://nnad.com.au/ or just send me a message if you have any questions.
https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/research-update-kiwifruit-psyllium-and-prunes-which-one-better-constipation/

Research update: Kiwifruit, psyllium and prunes, which one is better for constipation? Monash FODMAP Blog

Bloating is not a comfortable experience and can really affect people’s quality of life. A lot of people just accept that bloating as inevitable and not something they have control over. But bloating is not normal. It is your body telling you there is something wrong!
Here are some tips to help reduce your bloat. Which one do you think you need to work on?

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When we are looking to lose weight here are some tips to help lose the weight and keep it off!
• Don’t skip meals, eat regularly, so you don’t overdo it when you get really hungry
• Soft drinks and alcohol can be empty calories, meaning they don’t fill you up or give you any important nutrients
• Sleep is so important for weight loss! Make sure you get 7-8 hours a night
• Stop eating after dinner, especially carbohydrates, as this really helps reduce your daily calorie intake
• Increasing your exercise is super important (and not just for weight loss!)
• By eating lots of fruit and vegetables we are filling up on low-calorie, nutrient-rich foods that really help our health and help us lose weight
Which one do you need to work on??

Want a quick and easy way to help improve your nutrition and health? Add more fibre to your diet!
Increasing your fibre intake can help lower your cholesterol and blood glucose levels, is good for gut health and can even help lower estrogen levels in the body!
Fibre is found in fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds and fibre supplements are also very beneficial.
https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/dietary-fibre-series-soluble-fibre/

Dietary fibre series- soluble fibre Monash FODMAP Blog Dietary fibre series- soluble fibre A blog about soluble dietary fibre by Monash FODMAP | The experts in IBS

By just increasing the variety of plant foods in your diet you can improve your gut health. 🥝🍒🥥🥕🍇🍏🍠🍋🍑🍈

Different bacteria eat different fibre and compounds of food from our diet. This helps us to have a healthy gut microbiome, which then in turn improves our digestion, immunity, physical and mental health! 🦠😄

One really easy way to improve your diet- focus on eating 30 different plant foods each week!
This can include nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables.
It will increase the vitamins and minerals your body receives, increase the fibre in your diet and help your body have a healthy gut microbiome.

Trying to lose weight? One of the best things to do is track what you eat! You can keep a food diary or track your calories on an app. It has been found to make a big difference in helping people lose weight. https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/the-1-trick-for-doubling-your-weight-loss-success/

The #1 Trick For Doubling Your Weight-Loss Success | Weight Loss | MyFitnessPal Science says tracking your food keeps you accountable and may improve your weight-loss efforts.

Ever feel like it's hard to know what to eat??
These days a lot of people are restricting different food groups from their diet. Whether it is to help their IBS, a health condition such as PCOS or diabetes, or to even lose weight.

However often this is uncesscary and sometimes it is even harmful!

All the food groups are essential for our health and wellbeing and provide different vitamins and minerals. However some people really do have genuine food intolernaces or allergies and do benefit from avoiding certain foods.

However it is important to not eliminate food unless you really need to.

If you need help working out you food intolerances, please send me a DM or book an appointment with me here https://nnad.com.au/

Many people these days are generally time-poor and stressed out, so they are skipping meals and eating out more.

However getting proper nourishment is essential to feeling good, for concentration, memory and your physical and mental health.

The better nourished we are the more effectively are body works.

If you need some tips to improve your health while juggling a lot of things in your life. Book an appointment with me here, https://nnad.com.au/

I can help give you quick and easy ways to improve your nutrition, help you with meal planning and make sure you are properly nourishing your body for both your physical and mental health!

Burgers are always a family favourite. This one is low FODMAP and vegetarian! Very tasty! :) https://www.monashfodmap.com/recipe/veggie-burgers/

Veggie Burgers Monash FODMAP Recipe

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