13/01/2026
✨ New Year’s Health Goals – A Dietitian’s Perspective (2026) ✨
As we begin 2026, many people feel pressure to set strict New Year’s resolutions.
From a dietitian’s perspective, the most effective health goals are practical, evidence-based, and sustainable.
For this year, consider focusing on:
🥗 Add before you restrict
Add vegetables, fibre, protein, and regular meals — your body notices that more than what you remove.
⏰ Eat regularly
Skipping meals often leads to low energy, cravings, and guilt cycles. Consistency > perfection.
🧠 Support your mental health with food
What you eat affects mood, focus, gut health, and hormones — not just weight.
🍫 Make peace with food
Yes, including the foods you enjoy. Sustainable health includes flexibility.
💙 Choose goals that fit your real life
If it’s not realistic in February, it’s not a good resolution.
2026 isn’t about a “new you” — it’s about caring for the one you already are.
Good nutrition is not about extremes or quick fixes. It’s about small, consistent changes that support long-term health.
Dietitian services are available onsite at Woodcroft Family Practice and you may be eligible for Medicare plans.
Please speak with your GP or reception for referrals and appointments.
