CHEW Nutrition and Dietetics

04/01/2023

As we step in to 2023, many of us feel excited for a fresh start and wonder at what lies ahead. The New Year can also be a time of reflection as we look back to last year and decide what we may do differently this year.

Social media often erupts at this time of the year with dedicated plans that claim to help you ‘eat clean’, ‘detox’ your organs, ‘reboot’ your system or ‘balance’ your hormones. While you may initially see slight improvements, these diets and plans are often unsustainable long term and you soon slip back into old habits.

This New Year I would like to offer my services to help you embark on a health journey that will set you up for success, not failure. As an Accredited Practising Dietitian, I have the qualifications and skills to provide expert nutrition and dietary advice.

I have put together a January Health Special, offering 3 x 1 hour consultations to be used as you wish between January and March 2023.

Please visit my website for more information or send me a DM.

https://chewnutrition.com.au/?page_id=2604(opens%20in%20a%20new%20tab

Happy 2023 and best wishes for the year ahead!

25/05/2021

Need some help with that IBS diagnosis? 🙋‍♀‍ Read on ⬇⁠
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The road to finally getting an IBS diagnosis can be a long one. ⁠
👉getting doctors to take your symptoms seriously⁠
👉ruling out more serious conditions⁠
👉blood tests⁠
👉endoscopy⁠
👉colonoscopy⁠
👉specialist appointments…and the list goes on. ⁠
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While IBS is a common condition, it so often goes undiagnosed. In fact, it is thought that up to 11% of the population has IBS, while only a third of that number has received a formal diagnosis 😱 ⁠
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It is no wonder then, that receiving a diagnosis can provide a sense of relief that you finally have an answer and can start engaging in an effective treatment plan 🙌⁠
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That sense of relief may be short lived however, if you find yourself lacking helpful information about what treatment strategies are available and suitable for you.⁠
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It’s important to know that:⁠
❗treatment of IBS is very much an individualised process⁠
❗what works for someone else, may not work for you⁠
❗finding out your trigger/s is essential to effective treatment⁠
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Working with a dietitian 👩‍⚕‍ who specialises in IBS and appropriate diet therapies can help you find relief from the ongoing and debilitating symptoms of IBS.⁠

If you need help finding IBS relief, get in touch with me and see how I can help you.

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29/03/2021

Wondering what can replace onion and garlic on the low FODMAP diet? 🤷‍♀‍⁠
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Thankfully, there are still plenty of ways to make food flavourful and interesting when cooking. ⁠
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💡 Do a straight swap for onion by using the green part of a leek or spring onion. ⁠
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💡 Look for onion and garlic infused olive oil next time you are at the supermarket and add to cooking for a subtle aftertaste without the nasty symptoms 💩⁠
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💡 Asafoetida powder mimics the taste of onion and garlic and is popular in Indian cooking. It is great for vegetarian dishes, curries and stews but can be used in any dish where you would normally use garlic or onion. ⁠
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💡 While fresh herbs aren’t a direct swap for that onion or garlic flavour, they can be used to add depth and freshness to a dish so don’t be afraid to experiment. ⁠
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👉 You can also buy onion and garlic replacer – checkout FODShopper to purchase these replacers along with other great low FODMAP seasonings. ⁠
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09/03/2021

Need some help managing IBS? 🙋‍♀‍⁠
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⁠While there isn’t a magic pill to cure IBS❌, there are a number of practical steps you can take to relieve symptoms ✅⁠
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Managing stress and changing dietary and lifestyle factors are options that can help you achieve some control over painful gut symptoms 💩⁠
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I get that IBS can be embarrassing, painful and isolating👎. But by talking about IBS and removing the stigma, there are ways to deal with the daily challenges. ⁠
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Understanding the condition and underlying causes can help you develop a plan to cope with symptoms and flares 💯⁠
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Of course, working with an IBS dietitian 👩‍⚕‍ is a great way to get individualised advice to find solutions that work for you. ⁠
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19/02/2021

Do you know about portion sizes on the low FODMAP diet? 🤷‍♀‍⁠
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Unfortunately, when it comes to FODMAP foods, we can’t just say a food is or isn’t allowed. ⁠
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The great thing about this though is there are still a lot of foods you can have. However, it is important to understand that some foods you can only have a small amount of, like:⁠
🍒2 Cherries⁠
🥭40g Mango⁠
🥬10g Celery⁠
🌽1/2 cob corn⁠
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If you are having more than the recommended portion of FODMAP foods it may explain why you are still experiencing symptoms 💩⁠
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If you are on the low FODMAP diet and need help, I am here for you 💕⁠
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11/01/2021

For all you Brisbanites, if you are looking for some motivation to get active again I highly recommend Back Yourself Fitness () at Virginia. Not only do they offer personal training for all levels of fitness and ability but they have an upcoming 8 week challenge beginning on 30th Jan and you can set your own goals – strength💪, fitness🏃‍♂‍ or body composition🧍‍♀‍ (or all 3)! Follow the link to register https://www.backyourselffitness.com.au/events/back-yourself-challenge-2021Compl?fbclid=IwAR1VaC5S9RPNqkf11je15DlNjR219oy_IianXo1ivbxaTa3vmOpVJT8TLfY
As an added bonus, you may also get to see me running a nutrition workshop or 2!🙋‍♀

Start 2021 with a bang and shake off the year that was 2020

05/01/2021

As I reflect on the year that was, I realise I have a profound sense of gratitude ❤. While the world may have turned upside down, I’m thankful that those I care most about are safe, loved and healthy 🙏. I know for many families, the same cannot be said. This past year has taught my family and I to slow down and re-focus our priorities. ⁠
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💟 Thank-you to all my wonderful clients, it has been truly inspiring to hear your stories and watch you persevere on sometimes very difficult journeys. ⁠
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💟 Thank-you to my family and friends who have supported me as I started my private practice in the middle of a global pandemic!⁠
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As we move into a new year and new possibilities, I think the thing we can all practice most is kindness. Be kind to others and be kind to yourself. May 2021 be happy and bright. ⁠
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Happy New Year!⁠
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Kirstin x

13/12/2020

Hello 🖐 and welcome to my page, it’s lovely to have you here. Let me tell you a little about myself.

I am an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist and work in private practice as the owner and consulting dietitian of CHEW Nutrition and Dietetics in Brisbane. I completed my Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (with First Class Honours) 👨‍🎓 at the Queensland University of Technology and am a member of Dietitians Australia.

I came to dietetics later in life after having some time out to have children (👦👦👧) and raise my young family and was inspired by a desire to help people fit healthy food habits into busy lives. I’m a keen scientist 👩‍🔬 and with a background in pharmacology, I am a passionate advocate of evidenced-based practice.

Despite being integral to our survival, food can be really complicated for some people. Having the ability to access information 24/7 can be convenient, but unfortunately there is great opportunity for people to spread misinformation about nutrition and sometimes it can be really hard working out what is helpful, and what is a hindrance 🤷. This is where having access to a dietitian becomes invaluable.

I have assisted clients with a range of dietetic issues including healthy eating, diabetes care, food intolerances, management of gastrointestinal disorders and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. I work with my clients to set realistic health goals, create individualised food plans and provide education and resources to make sustainable change.

❌No complicated menu plans, fad diets or hard to follow advice here!

I am fascinated by the role gut health plays in our overall health and help people with gastrointestinal disorders, particularly IBS, (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) use food can to relieve symptoms.

https://linktr.ee/ibsrelief.dietitian

17/11/2020

While I am absolutely thrilled that companies are dumping Pete Evans like the proverbial hot potato, it grinds my gears that it has taken him posting N**i iconography to make it happen.

Paleo Pete positioned himself firmly in the alternative lifestyle space with his love of all things paleo. He churned out numerous paleo books and offered paleo meal plans and programs, for a fee of course.

He quickly drew criticism from medical professionals and dietitians for his promotion of a paleo bone broth as an alternative to baby formula. Of particular concern was the quantity of Vitamin A in the broth – at 4.5 times the upper recommended limit of Vitamin A for babies, there were concerns about long term consequences like liver issues and osteoporosis. Other concerns were raised about the broth meeting micronutrient needs and overloading the intestinal and renal systems of infants. Despite these valid concerns raised by qualified experts, Evans was adamant that the recipe would be published.

Evans quickly went on to draw more criticism through comments like suggesting the paleo diet could prevent autism, that sunscreen was poisonous, fluoride a neurotoxin and that dairy removes calcium from bones.

While Evans has been a vocal critic of organisations like Dietitians Australia and The Heart Foundation, he will not tolerate any criticism himself and quickly bans anyone with dissenting opinions. He revels in presenting himself as anti-establishment and has fallen further and further down the rabbit hole with wilder and wilder conspiracy theories. What started with a loyal “tribe” of paleo-followers has now attracted a dangerous cult-like following of more and more right-wing antagonists.

While many have wondered about the state of Evans sanity, I see him as less kooky and more calculating. I mean, this is a man who could simultaneously promote a $15,000 lamp to eradicate “Wuhan coronavirus” while also denying the existence of Covid-19.

While the decision of several companies to distance themselves from Pete Evans following his posting of the sonnenrad is absolutely the right one, I’m disappointed that he was able to progress this far. He has been posting dangerous and misleading advice for years now and as far as I am concerned, he ceased to be relevant the moment he ignored health advice and published his bone broth recipe. Sadly, many companies have continued to support Evans despite ongoing controversy. Will he fade from view now? I suspect given the support base he has amassed; not immediately. Time will only tell.

CHEW happily!

10/11/2020

I had an exciting opportunity to sit down and chat with Matt from Back Yourself Fitness for his latest podcast.

If you are interested in knowing more about me, how I came to the world of nutrition and dietetics, why I don't subscribe to counting calories and other hot topics like my all time favourite food - then please tune in!

Episode available on all pod platforms.

CHEW happily!

18/08/2020

I am thrilled to announce that CHEW Nutrition and Dietetics is open for business (www.chewnutrition.com.au)! Come see me at The Nutrition Space at Ashgrove on Wednesdays and Saturdays (www.thenutritionspace.com.au) or mobile and telehealth services are available too. Let me be your trusted partner on your health journey as we find nutrition solutions that really work.

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