Bowral Nutrition

24/02/2026

🥩 The Carnivore Diet: Hype vs. Evidence

The carnivore diet is trending again, with influencers promising weight loss, better energy, and improvements in chronic conditions. But what does the research actually show?

🔍 What we know so far:
• The diet includes only animal-based foods and excludes all plant foods.
• High quality research is extremely limited — most claims come from anecdotes, not controlled studies.
• One of the few published investigations is a large self reported survey of 2,029 adults following a carnivore diet for more than six months. Participants reported weight loss and improvements in some chronic conditions — but the study had major limitations, including:
1. Recruitment only through social media
2. No data from people who quit the diet early
3. All outcomes were self reported with no objective measurements
• You can read the study here:
Lennerz et al., 2021 — “Behavioral Characteristics and Self Reported Health Status among 2029 Adults Consuming a Carnivore Diet”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34934897 (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov in Bing)
• When researchers tried to maximise the nutritional quality of various fad diets, the carnivore diet scored the lowest on the Healthy Eating Index.
• It may provide adequate amounts of some nutrients, but is low in thiamin, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, folate, and potassium.
• Fibre intake is extremely low, and sodium can be high — especially if processed meats are common.

💡 Bottom line:
There’s not enough evidence to support the carnivore diet as a healthy long-term choice for the general population. Restricting entire food groups can create nutrient gaps, raise health risks, and make long term adherence difficult. A personalised, balanced approach — including adequate protein without extreme restriction — is far more aligned with what we know supports long term health.

03/02/2026

The Thriving Together with ADHD series of informative workshops will be running again this year at Julia Reserve Oran Park, commencing 19th February.

The informative workshops are for Parents and Carers who have children displaying ADHD Traits and do not necessarily have a diagnosis. Participants can attend individual workshops or all of them.

A further 4 sessions of interactive practical workshops for parents will be held in Term 2 and it is preferable for participants to have attended at least 2 of the above workshops to engage in term 2.

The flyer is attached for further details with a QR code for registering.

Participants can also register via the online link: https://forms.office.com/r/K249wR8APJ

09/01/2026

The Bowral Nutrition team are back in full swing and so ready to support you with your health journey - refreshed, recharged, and better than ever.

Our team is here to offer compassionate, trauma and evidence‑based care that meets you exactly where you are.

Here’s to a grounded, nourishing start to 2026.

25/12/2025

Wishing our valued clients and colleagues a very Merry Christmas!

18/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Closure Notice 🎄

Bowral Nutrition and Wollondilly Dietitian will be closed from 20 December and will resume fully on 12 January.

📅 From 5 January, our Bowral head office and clinic will be open to assist with appointment bookings. Please call us on 0492 970 379 from that date to secure your spot for the new year.

We wish all our clients and community a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season. Thank you for your ongoing support - we look forward to seeing you in 2026!

18/12/2025

Supplements are not a shortcut to health!

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has just issued an infringement notice to a company for unlawful advertising of a supplement. You can read the release in the link below and see links to other companies that have been fined. You'll notice some very well-known brands - which may surprise you.

This is a timely reminder:

Many people reach for supplements because they feel time‑poor but relying on pills instead of building a healthy eating pattern is risky.

Supplements are sometimes necessary - for example, if blood tests show a deficiency, or if someone has sensory preferences or an eating disorder that makes it hard to meet requirements through food.

But grabbing something off the pharmacy shelf, or following advice from a sales assistant, is unsafe. They cannot take your medical history into account, and they are not trained to assess interactions.

Supplements can interfere with medications, and misuse can cause harm.

Guidance should always come from your GP or an Accredited Practising Dietitian - the only nutrition professionals recognised by the Australian government and our health system.

Food first, evidence‑based supplements only when clinically indicated.

We have issued an infringement notice, to the value of $19,800, to PERDAY'S HEALTH FUNCTIONAL FOOD (AU) PTY LTD (Perdays Australia) for the alleged unlawful advertising of a listed medicine.

03/12/2025

Register now for the Managing Challenges Collaboratively Parent education program. Our colleagues at Community Links Wellbeing have been running this popular program since 2006. It was previously known as Managing Challenging Behaviours Collaboratively and was designed by Dr Steve Walker of Brief Therapy Solutions BSW, MSW, PhD, MAASW MH & Clinical Social Worker.

Managing Challenges Collaboratively will be starting 11th February 2026 from 10am to 12pm over 8 sessions each Wednesday finishing 1st April 2026 at Bowral Community Links office, 1/68-70 Station Street, Bowral (next to Anytime Fitness). There is plenty of all day parking available across the road.

The program explores the link between child development, missing / lagging skills and seriously challenging behaviour while exploring strategies to reduce the meltdowns and outbursts.

Target Group / Aim: parents / carers who have children diagnosed with ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder, or experiencing difficult and disruptive behaviours such as suspensions from school and aggression to family members.

The workshops will be presented by Cherrie and Corinne from Community Links Wellbeing on behalf of Dr Steve Walker who will also make a guest appearance to discuss key issues.

** This workshop is FREE for Parents and Carers only and is not for staff employed in the sector.

** No Childcare available

** Bookings are essential

To Register for Term 1 Face to Face course, click on the link below or scan the QR Code on the flyer https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WPovpsvpx0-yLout0zl_tnVXHaUTF_REm1dbEzFNPxhUQlE5TEszTVlTUjdWRTJVSzI0NDlaSU81Qi4u

03/12/2025

Exciting news for inclusive education in Australia! Our colleagues at Reframing Autism are launching LEANS Australia – a free, evidence-based program helping primary school students understand and celebrate neurodiversity. A big step toward classrooms where every child can thrive!

Autistic-led education organisation, Reframing Autism is proud to announce that it is bringing the internationally acclaimed Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) program to Australia in 2026 – launching a new chapter in inclusive education with LEANS Australia.

13/11/2025

Posting for a colleague that has just started her own business:

🌿 Specialist Support Coordination -immediate capacity- Hybrid and remote

My name is Nerina Pulvirenti and I currently have immediate capacity to provide Specialist Support Coordination (SSC) — available in both hybrid and remote settings.

With over 15 years of experience supporting participants with complex needs, I bring a compassionate and professional approach to navigating the NDIS. My focus is on building trusting relationships, empowering individuals and families, and achieving meaningful outcomes that enhance quality of life.

Collaboration with allied health partners, clinicians, educators, and community providers is central to my practice. By working together, we ensure that every support plan is cohesive, responsive, and truly person-centred.

💬 My Approach Is:
• Person-centred and trauma-informed
• Respectful, reliable, and outcomes-focused
• Rooted in strong professional knowledge and integrity
• Strengthened by meaningful partnerships and collaboration

If you’re seeking a Specialist Support Coordinator who can provide care, clarity, and coordination through every stage of the NDIS journey — I’d love to connect.

Together, we can build stability, independence, and confidence in every participant’s NDIS experience.

20/10/2025

Body Blocks is changing the game for early childhood educators! A study by The Embrace Collective shows that just one week of this bite-sized, evidence-based training boosts educators’ confidence, knowledge, and body appreciation - helping them model positive body image for kids aged 0–8. With 96% of participants recommending it, this FREE program is a must for anyone shaping young minds.

Let’s raise a generation that celebrates what bodies can do, not just how they look!

Key takeaways The Embrace Impact Lab conducted a randomised controlled trial of the Body Blocks by Embrace Kids program, to understand its effectiveness among early childhood educators Educators who completed the Body Blocks program experienced significant improvements in their professional knowledg...

16/10/2025

We loved being part of this program. Huge thank you to Cherrie for inviting us to join the team. 💐

11/10/2025

Lipoedema isn’t about weight. It’s about pain, dignity, and access. Discover why working with a lipoedema dietitian - especially one trained in eating disorder care - can change everything. 🧠 Evidence-based. 💬 Trauma-informed. 💙 Lived experience-led. Read more at https://bowralnutrition.com.au/lipoedema-dietitian/