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Mel Trebilcock - Accredited Nutritional Medicine Practitioner
Providing Real Food Solutions for Real World People

Let's talk healthy food swaps.I wanted to start off easy today with cooking oils. We consume them daily, most of the tim...
27/07/2022

Let's talk healthy food swaps.

I wanted to start off easy today with cooking oils. We consume them daily, most of the time without even knowing, as they are found in so many store bought items.

Oils such as canola, vegetable, and sunflower are considered inflammatory oils, which cause so many of our unwanted symptoms - especially during menopause as our estrogen declines and inflammation increases.

So what can we do? We can swap out inflammatory oils for oils that are high in omega 3s, such as coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil. These vital omega 3s are not only anti-inflammatory, but are great for lowering our blood pressure too (among many other benefits). It's really a win-win!

So with that being said, which oil will you be cooking with?

We know through new science that what we eat affects our mood, our thinking capacity and our long-term health.For women ...
26/07/2022

We know through new science that what we eat affects our mood, our thinking capacity and our long-term health.

For women approaching menopause the gut-brain connection is especially important. Take a very recent study, looking at the effects of omega-3s on anxiety, depression and cognition. Massive benefits were identified, including:

🧠 Lowered anxiety symptoms
🧠 Lowered depressive symptoms
🧠 Increased cognitive functions
🧠 Positive anti-inflammatory effects
🧠 Increased cell survival promotion

With these impressive results, omega-3s deserve pride of place in our kitchen!

Good sauces 😂 I mean sources include:

🫒 Salmon
🫒 Extra virgin olive oil
🫒 Olives
🫒 Oysters
🫒 Avocado
🫒 Eggs
🫒 Grass-fed meats
🫒 Flaxseed
🫒 Walnuts
🫒 Chia seeds
🫒 Brussels sprouts

Any surprises there? What are you keen to include more of for great brain cognition and calm vibes?

Why is it so important to regulate our blood sugar levels anyway? 🤔In a nutshell, our blood sugar levels directly impact...
21/07/2022

Why is it so important to regulate our blood sugar levels anyway? 🤔

In a nutshell, our blood sugar levels directly impact our hormones, energy, mood, and much more! So if you're trying to avoid things like a mid-afternoon crash (we've all been there), then maybe it's time to look at your blood sugar levels and the foods you're consuming.

I discuss the link between blood sugar levels and hormones in more detail in my Hormone Haven course, as well as go into detail on how to balance your hormones naturally. If this is something that interests you, you can find more info via the link in my bio.

A healthy diet loves both probiotics and prebiotics to support a good gut bacteria.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​New studies have sho...
09/05/2022

A healthy diet loves both probiotics and prebiotics to support a good gut bacteria.​​​​​​​​
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New studies have shown a healthy gut microbiota - or GM - influences both our gut-brain connection AND the regulation of our estrogen levels.​​​​​​​​
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Think of the GM like a netball team, where the greater the level of diversity and scope of skills, the better the team. In the same way you wouldn’t want a netball team of only defence players, the GM wants a wide range of different ‘friendly’ bacteria. The more diversity the better!​​​​​​​​
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Let’s take probiotics first, found in fermented foods. They’re rich in ‘live’ bacteria, especially the ones we want plentiful supply of in our gut.​​​​​​​​
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How does a Good GM help?​​​​​​​​
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✅ Improved blood sugar balance​​​​​​​​
✅ Improved digestion​​​​​​​​
✅ Better appetite regulation​​​​​​​​
✅ Improved hormone regulation​​​​​​​​
✅ Improved brain, heart & thyroid function​​​​​​​​
✅ Lowered blood fats​​​​​​​​
✅ Improved vitamin and mineral absorption​​​​​​​​
✅ Stronger immune system​​​​​​​​
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Interestingly our environment and what we eat has more of an effect on the quality of our GM than our genetics. Even more reason to get some probiotics on our forks!

A happy reminder that our workshop is all locked and loaded for this Sunday and it's jam-packed with heaps of practical ...
20/10/2021

A happy reminder that our workshop is all locked and loaded for this Sunday and it's jam-packed with heaps of practical info!

Looking forward to seeing lots of wonderful women there. Come and join us, a few tickets still available at the link in the comments...

🙌 w o r l d m e n o p a u s e d a y ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀For around 85% of women, the journey through menopause can be B-A...
18/10/2021

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For around 85% of women, the journey through menopause can be B-A-N-A-N-A-S 🍌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Imagine if at the appearance of the first symptom, a Hormone Handbook with all the know-how landed in your inbox accompanied by a case of French champagne and a bounty of Belgian dark chocolate bars. If only!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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HOWEVER...with growing awareness, practical solutions and support what the 🍌 is happening to your body approaching menopause can see women’s symptoms successfully addressed.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It's time to clink your glass to the opportunity all women have to be confident and sassy through this because that’s reason enough to celebrate 🥂⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One of the questions I get asked alot by my clients?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀What’s your favourite supplement for women 🍊⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀...
14/10/2021

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Here is my answer: it’s 2 actually that I immediately think of!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💫 Magnesium - it’s a beautiful support to the hormonal recalibration of perimenopause and quite the champion multitasker. This mineral...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✅ helps promote sleep by regulating your sleep hormone, melatonin⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ soothes the nervous system and increases GABA levels, helping put the brakes on an overactive brain ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✅ assists preventing migraines⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ normalises the action of hormones on the central nervous system, especially progesterone⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ supports estrogen metabolism⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ slows aging⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💫 Taurine - this is another wonderful nutrient that….⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✅ supports weight loss, reducing triglycerides (a type of fat)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ improves insulin resistance⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ lowers cholesterol⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ lowers blood pressure⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ supports healthy mitochondria, the energy ‘engine room’ of our cells⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ improves the ease of falling asleep⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ calms the brain’s GABA receptors⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There are many other nutrient options that are specific to midlife hormonal support, and we’ll be going over these at our next Perimenopause and Menopause workshop on Sunday week. Looking forward to sharing! Book in via the link in bio ☝️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📣 For all the Brisbane women here, exciting news that our next workshop on Perimenopausee and Menopause is all set to ro...
14/10/2021

📣 For all the Brisbane women here, exciting news that our next workshop on Perimenopausee and Menopause is all set to roll for Sunday week!

In our next workshop on Sunday 24 october (from 9am to 12pm), we'll get into the juicy detail about adjusting nutrition, and training smarter in perimenopause and menopause.

This is not a repeat of Workshop #1 where we only just scratched the surface! In this workshop we get into the nitty gritty of the WHAT, HOW and WHY.

Sam Mathers from Fitter Futures and I have a great program planned. We'll be presenting the latest scientific research in practical, bite-sized pieces, that you'll be able to take back straight away to your kitchen and gym and put into practice.

Would love to see you there! Here's the link to book -

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=808764&

October is Mental Health Month, and as part of the 2021 awareness campaign promoted by the Mental Health Foundation Aus...
12/10/2021

October is Mental Health Month, and as part of the 2021 awareness campaign promoted by the Mental Health Foundation Australia the focus is: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🦋Post Pandemic Recovery Challenges and Resilience 🦋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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No one is immune to challenging circumstances and the stress and worry that so often accompany them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Resilience is like a muscle that benefits from training and use. Regular exercise obliges your muscles to adapt and get stronger. Similarly, there are key diet and lifestyle factors that can support retaining your resilience and optimise your wellbeing.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A wonderful, downloadable eBook on Retaining Resilience went out in this morning’s newsletter. Lots of downloads already! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you’d like to read it be sure to DM me and I’ll get a copy winging its way to you pronto 🦋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here’s to supporting each other in every way possible, and keeping front of mind that every person here is truly doing the very best they can 💙

The most powerful email received this week?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀My favourite skincare brand stopped me in my tracks with w...
22/09/2021

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My favourite skincare brand stopped me in my tracks with what they’re up to today.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Their entire national team are having a rostered recharge day, with everything paused including replying to email and dispatching orders. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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“Because the only way we can remain agile, resilient and performing at our very best, is to acknowledge that rest, relaxation and time spent with loved ones is key to the wellbeing of each and every individual…”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Why did these words make such an impact? Well when you see a company that’s a leader in their field take clear affirmative action regarding well-being, it motivates us all to check in on how it can be included in our lives, even on a micro level. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Values aligned with your own create the motivation and inspiration to follow suit.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Exhaustion and feeling flat are two of the most common concerns women talk to me about. Aware they’re always putting themselves last on the list when it comes to self-care. 🤦‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For example, could you start with waking up half an hour early to have extra minutes of ‘Me-time’? Pop it in the diary now so that you are committed and can look forward to your nano break! Create a habit that works for you. 🌸⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Where can you create a nano or micro break for yourself? Share them with us below!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Lately I’ve had a tonne of questions about collagen. Collagen’s soooo interesting because it’s the most abundant protein...
21/09/2021

Lately I’ve had a tonne of questions about collagen.

Collagen’s soooo interesting because it’s the most abundant protein in our body.

Indeed it’s what provides the main structural support for all our connective tissues, like bones, joints, tendons, cartilage, blood vessels and our skin.

With aging however, there is a reduction in the amount of collagen in the skin of about 1 percent per year. This starts quite early on, from around 20 years of age.

Collagen makes up a massive 80 percent of our skin, and, along with elastin looks after our skin flexibility and elasticity. Making this percentage loss a big deal!

To answer all questions collagen, I’ve penned-up and written a post on the blog.

But just in case you want a sneaky sneaky tip that I threw down on the blog?

Here’s one:

Including collagen peptides in your diet can

💫 improve skin elasticity
💫 increase skin hydration
💫 improve the signs of aging

The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology identified these benefits in their 2019 literature review. Great results that we can practically apply!

Just be warned tho, the type if collagen matters!

To read more? Head over to the blog [link in bio].☝️

Happy weekend! Have you bought your ticket for tomorrow's event? Looking like a full house, last night's check had only ...
27/08/2021

Happy weekend! Have you bought your ticket for tomorrow's event? Looking like a full house, last night's check had only 3 tickets left!

What a fab day we have planned....

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Mel Trebilcock - Accredited Nutritional Medicine Practitioner Providing Real Food Solutions for Real World People.

Welcome to the Melt Nutrition tribe, and I am deeply grateful that you have taken the time to find us.

I am here to guide, share and connect building blocks of food and nutrition for you to support a great renovation of your health. To eat well and live well is this blog’s mantra. To be fitter and faster with food is the name of the game!

If you have ever had times where you felt low in energy, experienced the weight ‘creep’, have needed to return to wellness after an illness or simply wanted to eat better because you know you deserve to feel more sparkle in your life, then you belong right here.