TheNutritionist

TheNutritionist Leading Melbourne and Virtual/Online Nutrition Clinic. Experience counts Experience:

Mark began his Dietetic and Nutrition career in the UK.

About Mark Surdut (Owner TheNutritionist)

Mark Surdut is an Accredited Practising Dietitian / Nutritionist and member of Dietitians Australia. Mark grew up in South Africa and graduated from the University of Cape Town - first with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in human Physiology. He then completed a post graduate Bachelor of Science in Medicine (Honours) in Nutrition and Dietetics. Mark conducted his clinical internship in dietetics at the Groote Schuur Hospital, a large teaching hospital in Cape Town. He was offered a Senior Position as Clinical Dietitian at the world renowned Radcliffe Infirmary Hospital in Oxford. His clinical load included the position of dietitian on the Neurological ITU. At the same time, Mark was also consultant dietitian to the Oxford Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre. He then moved to London to hold a clinical position as dietitian at the St Bartholomew's Hospital, covering specialist outpatient clinics. Mark returned to South Africa to hold a position as a consultant nutritionist at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) where he remained for a number of years. His focus was Therapeutic Nutrition including diabetes, heart disease and weight management. Mark also consulted to the University of Cape Town SSISA's Chronic Disease Risk Reduction and Reversal Program - helping patients to get back on their feet following major episodes of illness including cancer, heart disease and cardiac surgery. He also consulted to the very popular Healthy Weight Program, and wrote articles for a number of publications. In 2001 Mark moved to Adelaide to take up a senior position with the Royal Adelaide Hospital specialising in the nutritional management of young people with Cystic Fibrosis. Subsequently, he accepted a clinical dietitian position at the Royal Melbourne Hospital where he held a position for 5 years, covering a number of areas including the intensive care unit and specialist outpatient services. Mark then worked as Clinical Dietitian for a large private Melbourne Hospital for almost 10 years. But continues to hold a senior clinician Dietitian role in the public sector. For the last 20 years, Mark has continued to run a leading private practice in the Inner South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. Consulting, Speaking Engagements and Writing. Mark Surdut is a consulting dietitian to professional organisations. He is a popular speaker and presenter to business organisations, and contributes to a range of publications, and digital media. Mark was on Channel 7 the Today Tonight show and interviewed for Channel 10 News. Mark has presented on Nutrition and the Gut at the renowned New York Presbyterian Hospital, one of the most comprehensive university hospitals in the world. Mark is also an active Emergency Medical First Responder (Ambulance Victoria). TheNutritionist looks forward to helping YOU. Put YOUR Health First!

03/09/2025

Travelling interstate on business or a short family holiday? Sick of feeling sick when away?Wondering 🤔 what to do other than be the only one on the plane looking like you're heading to a protest (wearing a 😷 🤿)? When you arrive at your destination, it helps to stock up on a few basics so y...

Ok, so I get asked about this a lot! FRUIT Is it bad? Of course not, it's a natural whole food. Are you mad?Yes fruit is...
27/08/2025

Ok, so I get asked about this a lot! FRUIT

Is it bad? Of course not, it's a natural whole food. Are you mad?

Yes fruit is sugary. If you're concerned about the effect that fruit has on your blood glucose level, here are some alternative strategies to simply cutting it out.

- choose less ripe versions. Banana is a great example of this and slightly unripe banana 🍌 is also amazing for your gut bacteria

- add some vinegar when possible eg in a salad* Yes it turns out that vinegar essentially alters the way the sugar is taken up by our bodies

- combine fruits with other foods eg in a salad* together with fish or cheese 🧀 and that will slowww 🐌 down the absorption of the sugar (what's absorption? Absorption is the passage of nutrients from the digestive tract into the blood stream).

- avoid the processed versions like juices (a little fresh juice may be ok) and processed dried fruits and fruit straps.

- limit the volume of fruit you eat. How much? See a dietitian www.thenutritionist.com.au

Ok, so I get asked about this a lot! FRUIT Is it bad? Of course not, it's a natural whole food. Are you mad?Yes fruit is...
27/08/2025

Ok, so I get asked about this a lot! FRUIT

Is it bad? Of course not, it's a natural whole food. Are you mad?

Yes fruit is sugary. If you're concerned about the effect that fruit has on your blood glucose level, here are some alternative strategies to simply cutting it out.

- choose less ripe versions. Banana is a great example of this and slightly unripe banana 🍌 is also amazing for your gut bacteria

- add some vinegar when possible eg in a salad* Yes it turns out that vinegar essentially alters the way the sugar is taken up by our bodies

- combine fruits with other foods eg in a salad* together with fish or 🧀 and that will slowww 🐌 down the absorption of the sugar (what's absorption? Absorption is the passage of nutrients from the digestive tract into the blood stream).

- avoid the processed versions like juices (a little fresh juice may be ok) and processed dried fruits and fruit straps.

- limit the volume of fruit you eat. How much? See a dietitian www.thenutritionist.com.au

13/08/2025

Have you visited us recently? We hope you are on your way to a healthier you if you have!

Please be so kind to share your experience with a review on Google here https://g.page/r/CQHHNQvkuEdLEAI/review

….your feedback is appreciated and will help others on their health journey too.
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Mark Surdut APD AN

Turmeric latte? I'm not saying I won't have one but ..Turmeric is like coffee beans, curcumin is like the caffeine insid...
13/08/2025

Turmeric latte? I'm not saying I won't have one but ..
Turmeric is like coffee beans, curcumin is like the caffeine inside them — the whole food vs. the active compound.

INFORMATION (fees)This may help some of you (in AU) a lot! Have you reached your Medicare SAFETY NET? *Do you hold a co...
25/07/2025

INFORMATION (fees)
This may help some of you (in AU) a lot! Have you reached your Medicare SAFETY NET? *
Do you hold a concession card? (If you do, you have likely reached the safety net). *
AND
Do you have a GP Care Plan (EPC) to see a dietitian? Are you eligible for a Care Plan?

*Once your out-of-pocket medical costs reach a certain amount (Safety Net), Medicare gives you a higher amount back for the rest of the year. That means that you will get at least 85% back from our dietitian's fee. Explore. Reach out if you have Qs
info@thenutritionist.com.au

23/07/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Mark Surdut, founder of The Nutritionist, will now be consulting at our clinic on Fridays. With 20+ years of experience, Mark specialises in:
✅ Personalised nutrition plans for gut health, weight management & chronic conditions
✅ Evidence-based approaches to food intolerances & hormonal balance
✅ Sustainable lifestyle changes – no fad diets, just real results
Book now enrichinghealthmedical.au

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21/07/2025

Over the weekend, I had the privilege of speaking at the Osteoarthritis (OA) Aotearoa New Zealand Summit on weight management in OA.

My presentation was on the role of weight management and the emerging role of GLP-1 receptor agonists, specifically focusing on the science and clinical application of whole food, carbohydrate-reduction (i.e. low carb and ketogenic diets) particularly for their anti-inflammatory benefits.

While OA isn’t classically inflammatory like rheumatoid arthritis, low-grade inflammation is a key part of the disease process. What’s often overlooked is that excess body fat, particularly visceral fat, acts like an inflammatory organ, releasing adipokines that contribute to systemic metabolic and joint disease. Reducing this fat burden eases joint pain, supports movement, and improves quality of life.

The audience, physiotherapists, physicians, GPs, and people living with OA, were curious, open-minded, and genuinely engaged with the evidence supporting a metabolic health lens, even though it challenges mainstream nutrition guidance. The great energy and thoughtful discussion made it a refreshing experience, a real win for science, clinical care, and open dialogue.

Feeling grateful to the organising team for the opportunity to contribute to this important space.

are we eating too much bread 🍞?it's a question I ask myself and I get asked A LOT too. The simple answer is...Yes. Too m...
16/07/2025

are we eating too much bread 🍞?

it's a question I ask myself and I get asked A LOT too. The simple answer is...

Yes. Too much. Too frequent.
But aside from concerns over the amount of carbohydrate energy taken in (ie Energy in, energy out concerns) or the processing involved in (commercial) bread production, what else should we consider?
Another obvious issue that accompanies any bulky food is simply that it displaced other nourishing foods that we should be focusing on more! But there may be something else at play...

We know that anyone with gluten allergy (Coeliac) should avoid gluten STRICTLY. Gluten is found mostly in wheat products, but is an ingredient in a few other commercial products too. Coeliac is an autoimmune condition that is very clearly triggered by gluten.
But evidence is also suggesting that many other conditions characterised by inflammation or some dysregulation of the immune system, may also benefit from reducing gluten (among other adjustments).

Furthermore, in my experience, SO many people with irritable tummies experience significant benefit reducing intake of regular breads 🥖 🥐 and changing to alternative grain products.

A detailed look at your diet can assist an experienced dietitian TheNutritionist to figure out whether avoiding certain foods can make you feel better.

(Wondering if you may be allergic to gluten? Please
see your GP first, to discuss paths available to ascertain probability of being gluten allergic or to make a clear diagnosis).

are we eating too much bread 🍞?it's a question I ask myself and I get asked A LOT too. The simple answer is...Yes. Too m...
16/07/2025

are we eating too much bread 🍞?

it's a question I ask myself and I get asked A LOT too. The simple answer is...

Yes. Too much. Too frequent.
But aside from concerns over the amount of carbohydrate energy taken in (ie Energy in, energy out concerns) or the processing involved in (commercial) bread production, what else should we consider?
Another obvious issue that accompanies any bulky food is simply that it displaced other nourishing foods that we should be focusing on more! But there may be something more sinister at play...

We know that anyone with gluten allergy (Coeliac) should avoid gluten STRICTLY. Gluten is found mostly in wheat products, but is an ingredient in a few other commercial products too. Coeliac is an autoimmune condition that is very clearly triggered by gluten.
But evidence is also suggesting that many other conditions characterised by inflammation or some dysregulation of the immune system, may also benefit from reducing gluten (among other adjustments).

Furthermore, in my experience, SO many people with irritable tummies experience significant benefit reducing intake of regular breads 🥖 🥐 and changing to alternative grain products.

A detailed look at your diet can assist an experienced dietitian TheNutritionist to figure out whether avoiding certain foods can make you feel better.

(Wondering if you may be allergic to gluten? Please
see your GP first, to discuss paths available to ascertain probability of being gluten allergic or to make a clear diagnosis).

06/07/2025

Men are voicing their desire to be more involved in the nutrition decisions regarding their children. The evidence is growing, that fathers in this generation are more engaged with their children (than many of our fathers were), and part of that engagement is keeping fit and active with sports and healthy eating.

However the resources available specific to fathers are often lacking, or not accessible.

➖We speak with TheNutritionist who works as a senior dietitian, on research highlighting the opportunities dads believe will give them the tools to be better role models regarding nutrition.

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About Mark Surdut (Owner TheNutritionist) Mark Surdut is an Accredited Practising Dietitian / Nutritionist and member of the Dietitians Association of Australia.

Mark has 22 years of experience in dietetic care. Mark grew up in the city of Cape Town, South Africa and graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Physiology. He then completed a post graduate Bachelor of Science in Medicine (Honours) in Nutrition and Dietetics in 1994. Mark conducted his clinical internship in dietetics at the Groote Schuur Hospital, a large teaching hospital in Cape Town. Experience: Mark began his Dietetic and Nutrition career in the UK. He was offered a Senior Position as Clinical Dietitian at the world renowned Radcliffe Infirmary Hospital in Oxford. His clinical load included the position of dietitian on the Neurological Intensive Treatment Unit to which patients were flown from around the country. At the same time, Mark was also consultant dietitian to the Oxford Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre. He then moved to London to hold a clinical position as dietitian at the St Bartholomew's Hospital, covering specialist outpatient clinics. Mark returned to South Africa to hold a position as a consultant nutritionist at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) where he remained for a number of years. His focus was Therapeutic Nutrition including diabetes, heart disease and weight management. Mark also consulted to the University of Cape Town SSISA's Chronic Disease Risk Reduction and Reversal Program - helping patients to get back on their feet following major episodes of illness including cancer, heart disease and cardiac surgery. He also consulted to the very popular Healthy Weight Program, and wrote articles for a number of publications. In 2001 Mark moved to Adelaide to take up a senior position with the Royal Adelaide Hospital specialising in the nutritional management of young people with Cystic Fibrosis. Subsequently, he accepted a clinical dietitian position at the Royal Melbourne Hospital where he held a position for 5 years, covering a number of areas including the intensive care unit and specialist outpatient services. Mark then worked as Clinical Dietitian for a large private Melbourne Hospital for 10 years. For the last 15 years, Mark has continued to run a leading private practice in the Inner South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. Consulting, Speaking Engagements and Author: Mark Surdut is a consulting dietitian to professional organisations. He is a popular speaker and presenter to business organisations, and contributes to a range of publications. Mark was on Channel 7 the Today Tonight show and interviewed for Channel 10 News. Mark has presented on Nutrition in New York at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, one of the most comprehensive university hospitals in the world. Mark is also an active volunteer Emergency Medical First Responder. TheNutritionist looks forward to helping YOU. Put YOUR Health First!