Sal The Nutritionist

Sal The Nutritionist Clinical Nutritionist
Restore your digestion naturally, so you can feel better in your body and trust your gut again.

Sal Prothero is a Clinical Nutritionist, author and presenter. Sal helps adults with ADHD go from chaos and overwhelm to calm and focused. Educating her clients with her unique system, focusing on brain and gut health, she helps them take control of their health allowing them to create long lasting results. She also has personal experience of ADHD, depression and anxiety. Sal is passionate about educating people on the power of ‘food as medicine’, ‘nutritional psychiatry’ and how to take control of their health. She has created her own ‘Gut, Set, Focus – Rewiring Adult ADHD Through Your Second Brain’ seminar, of which she has presented to audiences in Melbourne, Australia. She has also co-authored 3 books where she shares her story to inspire others to make changes for themselves. If you were to ask her friends and co-workers what her strengths are, they would tell you that she is conscientious, caring and passionate about adult ADHD and health.

09/10/2025

⬇️ The real reasons your iron is low ⬇️

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If your iron keeps dropping, these daily habits might be to blame 1️⃣ Drinking coffee, tea, or wine with meals2️⃣ Eating...
07/10/2025

If your iron keeps dropping, these daily habits might be to blame

1️⃣ Drinking coffee, tea, or wine with meals

2️⃣ Eating in a rush or while stressed

3️⃣ Skipping protein or eating too little

4️⃣ Taking calcium supplements with meals 🥛

5️⃣ Using acid blockers long-term (they lower stomach acid!)

Small changes can make a big difference in how well your body absorbs iron.

📖 Read more on the blog: https://shorturl.at/LN4GM

📞 Book your free 20-min call with Sal to create a plan that supports your energy and gut health.

Still tired even after taking iron? You’re not alone, and it’s not always about how much iron you’re eating. Sometimes,...
05/10/2025

Still tired even after taking iron? You’re not alone, and it’s not always about how much iron you’re eating. Sometimes, your body just isn’t absorbing it properly.

Here’s why that might be happening

- Low stomach acid – stress, low zinc, or acid blockers can reduce the acid needed to absorb iron.

- Gut inflammation – when your gut lining is irritated, nutrients don’t get through easily.

- Iron blockers – tea, coffee, and dairy can all reduce absorption if taken with meals.

Try eating slowly, adding vitamin C to meals, and spacing coffee or tea at least an hour away from food.

📖 Read more on the blog:https://salthenutritionist.com.au/

📞 Book your free 20-minute call to learn how to boost your iron naturally.

Bloating every day doesn’t have to be your “normal.” Here are 5 simple ways to calm your gut (without cutting out every ...
02/10/2025

Bloating every day doesn’t have to be your “normal.” Here are 5 simple ways to calm your gut (without cutting out every food you love):

✅ Eat Slowly – chewing well helps break down food and reduces gas.

✅ Hydrate – water supports smooth digestion and keeps things moving.

✅ Identify Triggers – HairSense testing shows what’s really causing inflammation.

✅ Support Your Gut – with probiotics, fibre and enzyme support if needed.

✅ Manage Stress – your gut-brain connection is real; try deep breathing or walking.

Read more on the blog: How We Solved the ‘Never-Ending Bloat’ Without A Restrictive Diet

Download Sal’s free guide “5 Simple Tips to Beat Bloating” or book a free call today.

02/10/2025

Nutritionists have health issues too 🥴






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Bloating every day? You don’t have to cut out half your diet to fix it. Here’s what actually works:1️⃣ Find Your Trigger...
30/09/2025

Bloating every day? You don’t have to cut out half your diet to fix it. Here’s what actually works:

1️⃣ Find Your Triggers
Do a HairSense Nutrition Analysis Test to see which foods and drinks are creating inflammation, no more guessing games.

2️⃣ Look Inside Your Gut
A gut test can reveal low enzymes, leaky gut, gluten sensitivity or bacteria producing excess gas

3️⃣ Support Healing
Make simple food swaps, add gut-healing supplements and calm your stress response so your gut can reset.

The result? Less bloating, regular bathroom habits and a calmer mind, without a super-restrictive diet.

Read more on the blog: How We Solved the ‘Never-Ending Bloat’ Without A Restrictive Diet

📞 Book your free 20-min call with Sal to start your gut reset.

Did you know your hair holds the key to understanding your gut troubles? Instead of guessing which foods are making you ...
28/09/2025

Did you know your hair holds the key to understanding your gut troubles?

Instead of guessing which foods are making you run to the toilet, the HairSense Nutrition Analysis Test shows exactly what your body is reacting to, from dairy and fruit sugars to even surprising foods like chicken.

No more stressful elimination diets.

No more guessing games.

Just clear answers so you can calm inflammation, reduce urgency, and feel confident leaving the house.

Get started with the HairSense Test or book a free 20-min call with Sal to find out if it’s right for you.

Do you plan your day around where the nearest toilet is? 🚻 You’re not alone, but it’s a sign your gut is trying to tell ...
23/09/2025

Do you plan your day around where the nearest toilet is? 🚻

You’re not alone, but it’s a sign your gut is trying to tell you something.

Urgent trips to the bathroom can be caused by:

🔷IBS – when your gut becomes sensitive to certain foods, stress, or changes in routine.

🔷 Food intolerances – lactose, fructose, or other hidden triggers can speed up bowel movements.

🔷 Stress & anxiety – the gut-brain connection is powerful and can set off your digestive system in seconds.

The good news? Once you identify the cause, you can regain control and stop letting toilet trips run your life.

🔎 Book a free 20-min call to get to the bottom of what’s triggering your gut urgency.

Read the full article here : https://shorturl.at/rZ7kr

The idea for this book came about last year when I was given the opportunity to share my biz story about gut health and ...
23/09/2025

The idea for this book came about last year when I was given the opportunity to share my biz story about gut health and mental health - adult ADHD at the time.

My chapter 'THE ACCIDENTAL NUTRITIONIST: HOW MY OWN HEALTH STRUGGLES LED TO A CALLING' is where I share my story about how and why I started my business and also the ups and downs of running a small business. It sounds glamorous but it's really not. If you're a biz owner and reading this, you know that the biz comes with sales, marketing, networking, finance, accounting etc. Some weeks, I do these more than I actually help people with their health.

Even if you're not a small biz owner, you might be in a job that you hate and dream about going it alone. This book gives you everything you need to know - real stories from real biz owners. If you're none of these, you might be interested in my background and how I came to be here 🙂

The book is on Amazon at the crazy cheap price of $1.54. An absolute bargain if you ask me! 📖

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Antibiotics may have done their job, but now it’s time to help your gut heal.Your gut microbiome is resilient, but it ne...
21/09/2025

Antibiotics may have done their job, but now it’s time to help your gut heal.
Your gut microbiome is resilient, but it needs the right tools:

✅ Fibre – fuels the good bacteria
✅ Prebiotics – onions, garlic, asparagus
✅ Fermented foods – yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut
✅ Probiotics – to restore diversity

Small daily changes can protect your digestion, immunity, and even your mood.

🎯 Find out exactly what your gut needs with the Mind Your Gut Program , includes a full gut test + personalised support.

📅 Book a free 20-min Zoom call today!

When Antibiotics Disrupt Your Gut…They can throw your gut microbiome out of balance, a condition known as dysbiosis.Watc...
17/09/2025

When Antibiotics Disrupt Your Gut…

They can throw your gut microbiome out of balance, a condition known as dysbiosis.

Watch for these signs:
• Persistent bloating
• Constipation or diarrhoea
• Food intolerances
• Increased inflammation

If left unchecked, dysbiosis can weaken your gut barrier and increase the risk of “leaky gut,” allowing toxins to slip into your bloodstream and trigger immune reactions.

But here’s the good news, your gut can recover!
🧄 Add prebiotic-rich foods
🥛 Include fermented foods (if tolerated)
💊 Support with a quality probiotic during & after antibiotics

💡 Want to know if your gut is in balance?

The Mind Your Gut Program includes a comprehensive gut test to uncover what’s really happening inside.

Antibiotics save lives, but they don’t play favorites.When you take antibiotics, they wipe out harmful bacteria and the ...
14/09/2025

Antibiotics save lives, but they don’t play favorites.

When you take antibiotics, they wipe out harmful bacteria and the good guys that keep your digestion, immunity, and even your mood in check.

This loss of “good bugs” can cause bloating, diarrhoea, food sensitivities, or even contribute to IBS, anxiety, and depression over time.

💡 The fix: Support your gut with fibre-rich foods, prebiotics (onions, garlic, asparagus), and probiotics to restore balance.

Want to know how healthy your gut really is?

📞 Book a free 20-min call with Sal and get clarity today.

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I’m Sal Prothero, founder of Whole Food Nutrition, passionate about food and what it can do to the body and mind.

It hasn’t always been like that. I was burnt out, depressed and had gut problems. I had no idea that what I ate and drank was having an effect on me. I craved carbohydrates and sugar and couldn’t imagine my life without them. Something had to change so I slowly cut back on the carbohydrates and sugar and started eating a whole food diet.

Fast forward to now – I feel like a different person, I have a BHSc in Nutritional Medicine and I am passionate about improving clients’ health. I am also a Wife and Mum of 2. My way of eating is not a diet, it’s a way of eating for life. I believe in the 80/20 rule. Eat healthily most of the time and have those treats occasionally. There are some exceptions though such as healing the gut and chronic health conditions where a specific diet is adhered to