Smart Nutrition Notes

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Cortisol Belly: How Your Stress Hormone Keeps Belly Fat Stubborn
Doing everything right and the belly still won't budge? Sometimes it isn't willpower — it's cortisol. A dietitian explains why chronic stress makes belly fat stubborn, plus five gentle ways... Read more...
Mediterranean whole foods on terracotta: yoghurt with berries, lentils, chickpeas, salmon, sardines, avocado, olive oil and nuts
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Injections: What a Dietitian Wants You to Know
GLP-1 injections are everywhere right now — but what are they, who are they really for, and can you support the same hormone with food? A calm, honest look. Read more...
Abundant Mediterranean table with grilled fish, lentil salad, chickpeas, olives, green salad, olive oil and wholegrain bread
The Most Effective Way to Lose Weight, According to the Science
Forget the fastest crash diet — the real question is what actually works and lasts. Here's what the science points to, and why the best plan is always the one... Read more...
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Winter Vitamin D: How Much Sun Do You Really Need?
By August the UV in southern Australia is too low for most of us to make much vitamin D — and the answer isn't more sunbaking. Here's what the guidelines... Read more...
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Creatine for Women's Health: What the Research Actually Shows
Creatine isn't just for the gym crowd. From energy and mood to menopause and bone health, here's what the research says it may offer women — honestly, with the caveats. Read more...
High-fibre breakfast bowl with kiwi, blueberries and seeds beside halved kiwifruit, prunes, ground flaxseed and water
Natural Ways to Relieve Constipation: A Dietitian's Real Solutions
If "I've tried everything" sounds familiar, don't settle for it as your normal. Here's how to find the cause first — then the food-based solutions that genuinely help. Read more...
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How Much Water Do You Really Need in Summer?
On a hot day you can lose fluid without even noticing — and thirst always lags behind. Here's how much water you really need in summer, and easy ways to... Read more...
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5 Real Reasons You Can't Lose Weight (It's Not Just "Eat Less, Move More")
Eating less and exercising, but the scale won't move? It's rarely just "eat less, move more." A dietitian breaks down 5 real, science-backed reasons — from hormones and gut health... Read more...
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How to Eat More Fibre (and Why It Matters More Than You Think)
Most of us eat barely half the fibre we need — and it's quietly one of the most protective things on your plate. Here's why fibre matters so much, and... Read more...
7 ways to end fussy eating in children
7 Ways to End Fussy Eating
If “my child is a picky eater and I can't cope” sounds familiar, this is for you. 7 practical strategies to make mealtimes calmer and more adventurous. Read more...
Tips for healthy weight gain
Tips for Gaining Weight in a Healthy Way
Struggling to put on weight? Gaining healthily isn't about eating more junk — it's about small, nutrient-dense additions. Here are simple, practical tips. Read more...
Obesity is preventable: what matters in weight management
Obesity Is Preventable: What Really Matters in Weight Management
A calorie isn't just a calorie. Where your calories come from — the quality and source of your food — matters more for long-term weight than sheer quantity. Read more...