Leaf & Spice Nutrition - Dietitian Services

19/12/2025

I'd really like to see more Australians engaging in health professional services rather than follow the latest influencer health trends. I know they look amazing and they promise that if you eat like them, then you too can look like them. Please don't fall for it. I also know that said influences also like to trash talk Dietitians saying that we don't know what we are talking about - I get it. The food industry has let us down and sometimes, so has the government. But that does not mean we can't help you. We do more than just say "eat this for good health" - we also support you and are guided by what you value - and try to meet your health goals at the same time. We treat you as an individual, not a follower. Anyway, rant over. Come see me - I'd love to work with you.

If you need support for your nutrition and health concerns, I am available at two clinic locations in Brisbane. I work alongside the physiotherapists at Allsports Physio.

Currently, my clinic hours are Monday mornings (Albany Creek) and Tuesday mornings (Aspley).

Telehealth appointments will be available soon.

If you have a GP care plan or Private Health Insurance (extras), you may receive a rebate for fees. Bulk billing is not available. DVA clients are welcome.

Call the clinic to make an appointment.

See you in 2026 - looking forward to meeting you and partnering with your health!

07/06/2025

Simple adjustments to your lifestyle can make all the difference in your diabetes management. It might surprise you to know that the changes can be easy to implement - just choose one and then build on that.

Want to keep blood sugar in check without overhauling your routine?

Here are three easy ways to help keep blood sugar levels within the recommended range throughout the day. 💚

Discover expert advice, practical tips and more than 1100 diabetes-friendly recipes in Your Diabetes Hub 👉🏼 https://www.healthyfood.com/your-diabetes-hub/

06/06/2025

Lipedema is a relatively new health condition. This is why many health professionals do not know very much (if at all) about it. This means many women suffer with Lipedema without understanding what it is or how to manage it.

The problem is when someone suffers with Lipedema they may have tried multiple 'diets' and exercise regimens with limited results. This can be very confusing for those with Lipedema because they are trying everything they can to manage their abnormal fat distribution, but nothings seems to change.

Even though there is minimal research about Lipedema, there are a few things that seem to be linked to Lipedema. Some contributing factors include changes in hormones (puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause), and inflammation.

Is there anything that women can do to help their Lipedema? The short answer is YES! The more complicated answer is that every woman with Lipedema is so different in their presentation, inflammatory responses, age (hormone stage), and other health impacts. That means the management has to be individualised.

I see women in my private practice, in Australia, to work through the nutrition and inflammation aspect of Lipedema.

To book an appointment at my Albany Creek (QLD) clinic, please call: (07) 3264 5159.

16/06/2024

Let's compare these two. Dietitians at the Australian Healthy Food Guide gives a run down on these two spuds.

The humble spud is often pushed aside for the lower-GI sweet potato. But how does sweet potato stack up nutritionally overall? Our dietitian's compare the two! 🍠🥔

02/10/2022

IBS sufferers - be aware of the sweeteners in your food. Use this Monash FODMAP graphic as a guide and read the food labels.

01/06/2022

One of my favourite breakfast ideas. Check out the Australian Healthy Food Guide for more ideas. Remember oats are low GI and an excellent source of fibre. Enjoy!

Set yourself up for breakfast the night before with creamy and fruity overnight oats. You’ll be bounding out of bed in the morning with the prospect of a delicious, nourishing meal ready and waiting for you.

These are five of our best overnight oats recipes, handpicked so you can start each day the healthy way!😋

👉 www.healthyfood.com/collections/5-of-the-best-overnight-oats-recipes/

21/03/2022

The effects of a gastrointestinal disorder can range from minor
inconvenience to debilitating pain after we eat. Affecting our physical, emotional, social and professional wellbeing, gut disorders are unpredictable and upsetting. A dietitian can work with you to identify which foods and habits are causing trouble. See a dietitian to learn healthy eating strategies and enjoy the foods you like, without pain.

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16/10/2021

Cooled cooked rice is just another way of adding resistant starch to your balanced dietary intake for gut health. Here are some more ideas to get resistant starch:

Resistant starch feeds the good bacteria that live in your bowel and supports healthy digestion. ⁠
The CSIRO recommends consuming around 20g of resistant starch a day to improve gut health and reduce the incidence of bowel cancer. ⁠
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Here are a few food sources of resistant starch: slightly unripe bananas, legumes, rolled oats, barley and green peas!

24/04/2021

Lest we forget. 🌹

ANZAC biscuits are a family favourite. This low cost classic recipe is great for morning tea and is so easy to make. Lest we forget 🌹
Get the recipe here: https://www.healthyfood.com/healthy-recipes/anzac-biscuits_2/

12/04/2021

Such an important part of Dietetics - identifying malnutrition, treating it, and improving quality of life (even saving lives!!!)

MEDIA: NDIS independent assessments forget that food fuels function

We’re calling for the government to immediately cease the roll out of the independent assessment program as part of its proposed reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme ( ), in a bid to prevent, avoidable nutrition-related deaths of vulnerable Australians.

Alarmingly, this new program would result in limited testing on food habits and nutrition status – a vital factor in function and overall wellbeing.

“Nutrition screening is an important step to help identify and provide support to those at risk of malnutrition. It’s also a life-saving measure to detect those at immediate risk of death, due to swallowing ability, to eat safely and reduce the incidence of choking.” - Kathryn Toohey, Accredited Practising Dietitian ( ) and Dietitians Australia’s Subject Matter Lead.

Read more in today’s media release: https://bit.ly/3uIKco5

10/04/2021

Great visual to swap out High FODMAPs for Low FODMAPs.

Easy swaps! 🤩🍎🥝🍞🥜🌾

Save this post for future reference and remember not to restrict your diet unnecessarily! By swapping out common high FODMAP foods for alternatives, you can still enjoy a great variety of foods in your diet without having to worry about symptoms flaring up 🤗

Let us know in the comments some of your other go-to swaps!