BreeDietitian

03/09/2025

Great info relevant to women 🌻💚

Adopting a brain-healthy diet is a powerful tool in maximizing cognitive health and helping prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, says neuroscientist and nutritionist Lisa Mosconi. What’s more,…

03/09/2025

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Explore how foods like fatty fish, leafy greens, and fermented foods can improve mood, reduce anxiety, and support mental clarity through the power of nutritional psychiatry.

08/08/2025

With humor and hard science, obstetrician and gynecologist Jaime Seeman reveals why building muscle is one of the best ways to combat women’s top health risks. Learn the truth behind three weightlifting myths that prevent women from getting serious about strength training — and why your future s...

08/08/2025

Why I’m a dietitian 💚🌻

After 18 years with bipolar 1 disorder, an Australian woman's life has been changed by a poo transplant from her partner.

27/06/2025

What a delight to engage with these enthusiastic learners about healthy eating 💚🌻

27/06/2025

🌱Mungar State School🌱

I had a blast working with the talented young gardeners from Prep to Year 3 on a fun microgreens project! 🥦✨ The kids discovered that big nutrition can come from tiny plants, and their green thumbs are definitely growing! 🌿

From seed to sprout, these future foodies learned how easy (and fun!) it is to grow their own greens. Who knew science class could be so tasty? 😋

Stay tuned for more adventures in healthy eating! 🌟

24/04/2025

Love this work being done by a very talented nutritionist in our region Sara Dengate Nutrition Consultant.
Check out her page for more info on what she has been achieving in Hervey Bay 💚🌻

14/04/2025

If you’re a bit like me and think that cakes taste better before they’re cooked then you’ll love this recipe. You’ve probably seen the cookie dough flavoured ice cream in the supermarkets? Well this version is packed with plant fibre and protein and some great healthy fats too 💚🌻
It’s based on chickpeas. You wouldn’t guess by tasting it though so try it out and see what you think.
Chickpeas are high in prebiotic plant fibre which is food for your gut bacteria. This helps with digestion and gut health, as well as maintaining a healthy weight and lowering cholesterol. Along with other nutrients such as potassium and antioxidants (isoflavones and polyphenols), they can aid blood pressure control and reduce risk of chronic diseases, particularly heart disease. Chickpeas are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, including folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and B vitamins. Folate is particularly important for DNA synthesis and cell division, making chickpeas beneficial for pregnant women.
1 cup of chickpeas contains 12g of fibre (women need at least 25g/day, men at least 30g/day) and 15 grams of protein, making them great for stabilising blood sugars and building and maintaining lean muscle. Not to mention the calcium, magnesium and phosphorous being perfect to build strong bones 💪
Find this recipe and other chickpea recipes on my website breedietitian.com in the Food and Recipe Articles tab.

13/04/2025

Have you heard of malt extract? Made from barley (so, not gluten free) it is a delicious sweetener with some great nutritional properties that outshine honey or sugar. Table sugar is 99.8% sugar with no other nutrient value, honey is about 80% sugar while malt extract is 50% sugar and 25% complex carbs for sustained energy.
Malt extract contains amino acids and vitamins, coming in at 5% protein and a source of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and potassium.
So have a go at malt extract to replace honey or sugar and enjoy the different flavour and health benefits it brings. It’s not about adding more sugar to your diet, just exploring some simple swaps that provide extra nutrition 💚🌻