Nutrition & Wellness Blog: Expert Tips from a Dietitian

Menopause brain fog can affect focus, memory and mental clarity, especially during midlife hormonal changes. Supporting sleep, nutrition, movement and overall brain health may help women feel clearer and more balanced. Why Do Some Women Experience Brain Fog During Menopause? Many women entering menopause notice changes in memory, focus, concentration, mental clarity, or word recall. For years, these symptoms were often dismissed as stress, anxiety, burnout, poor sleep, or sim

Many people take fish oil daily expecting noticeable improvements in inflammation, cholesterol, mood, cognition, or joint health, yet results are often inconsistent. In practice, this variation is rarely about dosage alone. A key but overlooked factor is absorption, which can differ dramatically from approximately 20% to 90% depending on the chemical form of the supplement and the fat content of the meal it is taken with (1,2). Why your fish oil may not be working as well as

Frozen vegetables are often nutritionally superior to "fresh" supermarket produce because they are flash-frozen at peak ripeness, locking in vitamins. To maximize your intake, use a mix of frozen staples for longevity and fresh produce for seasonal variety. If you’ve ever felt guilty for reaching for a bag of frozen peas instead of the fresh bunch at the market, you aren’t alone. We’ve been told for decades that "fresh is best," but for most Australians, the "fresh" produce i

It isn’t the bean it’s the brew! Switching to a paper filter can help keep your LDL levels in check while keeping your morning ritual intact. Read our latest blog to find out why. The link between coffee and cholesterol depends entirely on your brewing method, not the coffee bean itself. Unfiltered coffee contains oily compounds that can raise LDL levels, but switching to paper-filtered methods provides a simple, heart-healthy solution. Coffee and Cholesterol: Does How You Br

Metabolic health made simple: balanced nutrition, regular movement, quality sleep and personalised healthcare support can all play a role in improving long-term metabolic wellbeing. Written by: Julia Haimovich, Accredited Practising Dietitian, FerFit Dietetics & Nutrition At a Glance A metabolic health specialist is not one specific profession. Depending on your concern, you may need a GP, endocrinologist, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) or a combination of health profe

We’ve all seen the trending "hormone-balancing" diets or generic meal plans on social media. Yet, in my clinic, I often see women who have followed these rules strictly, only to end up feeling more fatigued, bloated, and frustrated than when they started. The reality is that women’s nutrition advice cannot be "one-size-fits-all." Because your biology is dynamic, your fuel must be too. A personalised nutrition plan for women moves beyond the generic to address how your unique