Nutrition & Wellness Blog: Expert Tips from a Dietitian

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

At a Glance: Brain fog is a lack of mental clarity often caused by unstable blood sugar, nutrient gaps (like Iron or B12), or poor gut health. You can reduce these symptoms by stabilising your glucose levels and addressing specific nutritional deficiencies. Brain fog, poor focus, and afternoon crashes are often linked to how your body is being fuelled throughout the day. When your brain does not receive steady energy, key nutrients, or proper gut support, it can lead to menta

Optimising your gut-brain axis through fibremaxxing and personalised nutrition strategies with FerFit Dietetics. Written by an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) at FerFit Dietetics & Nutrition, Melbourne. Fibremaxxing is the practice of increasing your daily fibre intake to 30g or more using whole plant foods to improve gut microbiome balance, digestion, and metabolic health. At FerFit Dietetics & Nutrition , our Accredited Practising Dietitians provide science-backed st

Small, sustainable changes to the way we eat can support a healthier relationship with food and long-term wellbeing. What Daily Habits Can Improve Metabolic Health, Energy Levels and Blood Sugar Levels? 7 Evidence-Based Steps Metabolic health can be supported by eating a varied, fibre-rich diet, including adequate protein, choosing higher-quality carbohydrates, moving regularly, breaking up long periods of sitting, doing strength-based activity and getting enough sleep. You d