Motherhood, Mood and Food

07/05/2023

Tickets available for our new collab! Mindful Menopause workshop - Friday eve 2 June. Hope to see you there 🥣

17/02/2023

What happens at a Motherhood, Mood and Food nutritional therapy consultation? That depends entirely on YOU 🙂

There's no judgement, no 'should', no set guidelines...ONLY support, guidance, and a plan towards feeling better mentally and physically. Learn the art of self-care and how to nourish your body.

Next appointments available at Caboolture on Thurs 2 March. (Payment plans available)

For bookings, email: motherhoodmoodandfood@gmail.com
or text/call 0467638529

02/02/2023

Is it time for some self-care?
Did you know that food has a big impact on mood? Small manageable changes can help support improved mental health.

I will be available for nutritional therapy consultations in-person at Peach Tree House, Geebung each Thursday between 9-2, and at Mount Gravatt and Caboolture by arrangement.

Evidence-based practice with a trauma informed clinical nutritionist who has lived experience of perinatal mental health challenges. I've been there mummas. I get it.

Feel free to text/call 0467 638 529 for bookings. (Private health rebates available for some funds.)

01/02/2023

Some of you know me as ‘Fran the westie lady’ and some of you are aware of the mental health support work I do with
Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness. Here’s my absolute passion! Please feel free to get in touch on 0467 638529.

It's been a while....and now Motherhood, Mood and Food is raring to go once more!

Do you need a helping hand to eat well, feel organised and reduce the stress of deciding what to feed your family? I help mummas (and dads!) by gently coaching and planning a way to get the daily burden of meal times under control with practical solutions. The mental burden is real.... To book a session or have a chat to find out more, feel free to contact me at 0467 638529.

No 'should', judgement or righteousness.

01/02/2023

It's been a while....and now Motherhood, Mood and Food is raring to go once more!

Do you need a helping hand to eat well, feel organised and reduce the stress of deciding what to feed your family? I help mummas (and dads!) by gently coaching and planning a way to get the daily burden of meal times under control with practical solutions. The mental burden is real.... To book a session or have a chat to find out more, feel free to contact me at 0467 638529.

No 'should', judgement or righteousness.

03/08/2021

NAQ Nutrition are excited to be launching Baby's First Foods online webinar! If you are a parent of a child aged 3-9 months, we welcome you to join us in learning the WHAT, WHEN, HOW and WHY of starting first foods with your baby. Come and have your questions answered by our experienced Early Years Dietitians. Click here for more information and to register via Eventbrite.
Baby's First Foods
When: Monday 16th August 10.30am - 11:30am
Where: Zoom - upon registration you will receive a Zoom link to join the webinar
Cost: $22

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/babys-first-foods-tickets-162239882857

Learn the WHAT, WHEN, HOW and WHY of starting first foods with your baby.

22/07/2021

OzHarvest are running a six week program "essentials of healthy eating and how to cook affordable and waste-free meals" between July and September. More information below www.ozharvest.org/education/nest/

OzHarvest NEST is a national education program teaching people skills and knowledge to nurture themselves through healthier eating choices.

22/01/2021

This has always been the message of Motherhood, Mood and Food whether in our workshops or individual consultations- ‘Healthy food is different for different people at different times’
Such an important message to be aware of your situation as things can change. Doing the best we can is ok!

Dude, we are living in a pandemic, people have lost people, their jobs, and so much more. The school situation is bonkers. We're all doing the best we can.⁠⠀
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Many of us our buying what the store has or what we can barely afford. ⁠⠀
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Or we're serving only foods the kids eat with zero complaints, because we cannot deal with complaints. ⁠⠀
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Many of us are eating twice as much take out as we ever have. ⁠⠀
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And it's okay.⁠⠀
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⁠This is not the time to get down on someone or yourself for doing the best you can. ⁠⠀
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Of course it's also totally fine if you're cooking more than ever and loving it.⁠⠀
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It's different for everyone.⁠⠀
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Your cheerleader,⁠⠀
Jennifer⁠⠀
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02/12/2020

Some food for thought on how our words can have far reaching affects on others, particularly children.

Little ears are listening. Little eyes are watching. If we are serious about interrupting the trans-generational impact of diet culture (which includes putting the brakes on appearance-related conversations) then let's start local. It's completely understandable that we greet people starting with their appearance - we mean well & this is how we've been socialised. AND we can't ignore that it sends strong messages to younger people about "how to greet people." Do we see younger kids doing it? Nope. And let's leave it like that as long as possible.

What to do/say instead:
There are a million other more interesting and kind ways to greet & speak with people that have nothing to do with appearance. One question I am often asked if when others - sometimes grandparents or families-in-law - comment on us, or our child's appearance. Comparisons are often the worst, particularly from sibling to sibling, or cousin to cousin (my clients tell me ALL THE TIME that this deeply impacted them as children so please try not to do this). If it's your in-laws, you might think about putting your partner to work in having the conversation with their family, awkward as that may be. Asking people ahead of time stops those heart-in-the-mouth moments where we might find ourselves either been too syrupy-sweet or a little too harsh. And let's just start with ourselves. Notice the urge to comment - on yourself or others. And either spread the shush, or consider what else to say....

And as for food? Please can we just enjoy it, and make our own choices rather than labelling it. Someone at the table will thank you.

23/09/2020

We talk about the benefits of the mediterranean diet in our mood and food workshops particularly when it comes to depression. In this latest study it shows that those who followed the Mediterranean-style diet have the lowest risk of health complications. Great news!

People who were overweight or obese who followed a Mediterranean-style diet were less likely to die from any cause than people in the "normal" weight range who didn't, a large, long-term study finds.

15/07/2020

Kids love being able to choose for themselves. Fajitas are great as they give the ability to decide what goes in them - which vegetables, salad, cheese. I cut up raw veggies - carrots, capsicum, celery, cherry tomatoes to go on the side.
https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/beef-fajitas-4/597eaa46-07b3-4d88-9a3b-46296f83696b

When the steaks are high, rump is a good-value choice!

15/07/2020

https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/pumpkin-soup/e54ab2b5-7d19-4e4b-b383-781292dc4bfb
The simplicity of pumpkin soup - warming and filling on a cold winter's day!

Find out why Taste.com.au members are raving about this version of an Australian classic.

01/07/2020

Limited places are available in our next Motherhood, Mood & Food 4-week workshop starting Wednesday,15th July.
Workshops will be held online from 10:00am - 11:30am.

It's hard being a busy Mum to find the time to make our diet as healthy as it can be. This workshop is an excellent act of self care! No guilt here about making unhealthy food choices, and this workshop is not about trying to lose weight. This is about discussing helpful ways you can try and add nutrition to your daily routine to positively impact your mental wellbeing.

This workshop series is run by Fran from Motherhood, Mood and Food, who is also one of our wonderful Lived Experience team members! Fran has a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition Science) and a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy and holds professional registration as a Nutritionist.

This workshop series is provided to you free of charge, however registration is essential. Please email Fran at fran@peachtree.org.au to secure your spot.

03/06/2020

I love this recipe. Prepare ingredients and chuck it in the oven. Doesn't get easier than this and it's family friendly :)

Fish just got even easier with this Mediterranean-inspired tray bake with salmon fillets.

03/06/2020

Want to be involved in a research study? Dr Anthony Villani
& team are looking for participants to answer some quick questions about the benefits and barriers to following a Mediterranean style diet. I've just done it and it was quick!

We discussed today in the MM&F workshop the benefits of eating this way and the positive correlation found with improvements in mental health.

To participate in this survey, please click on the following link:
https://uniofsunshinecoast.syd1.qualtrics.com/…/SV_5BC6fSOo…

Research team from USC: University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia and University of South Australia

03/06/2020

Fascinating insight into chronic anxiety and gut bacteria. Well worth watching and something we will be talking about in Week 4 of Motherhood, Mood & Food's workshop.

48-year-old Victoria has chronic anxiety disorder. She's battled this her whole life.