The Nutrition Circle

The Nutrition Circle A hub of accredited dietitians specialising in weight concerns, IBS and sports nutrition

19/10/2025

Probiotics - do they make a difference?!?

Here’s the protocol I use in practice and with clients (noting a deep dive into your symptoms and situation is always needed first before taking these).

And although I haven’t mentioned a prebiotic here - there’s a few newbies that were trying atm so stay tuned!

*this is not a paid promotion - I genuinely like and have seen results with this brand.

Let’s clear the air around peri/menopause nutrition 💜Plus we're really good at myth busting here!At The Nutrition Circle...
12/10/2025

Let’s clear the air around peri/menopause nutrition 💜

Plus we're really good at myth busting here!

At The Nutrition Circle, we take a gentle, evidence-based approach that focuses on nourishment, not numbers. We want you to feel empowered and in control at all times.

Peri/Menopause is a time to support your body - not fight it.

Happy Menopause Month!I love that this topic is HOT 🔥 at the moment, but acknowledging it can also be super overwhelming...
07/10/2025

Happy Menopause Month!

I love that this topic is HOT 🔥 at the moment, but acknowledging it can also be super overwhelming.

Here's why I believe these two areas of food are important from a health perspective. Understanding why protein and calcium are ESSENTIAL (now and for the next 25 years) will leave your future self thanking you.

If you're feeling a little lost with your eating patterns - perhaps its time to book in for a chat, and let us review and guide you to a way of meeting your nutrition, without the crazy diet or overwhelm.

The Diet Train 🚂 Whether you're on it, been on it or beginning to realise the impact of dieting - sometimes it can be he...
14/09/2025

The Diet Train 🚂

Whether you're on it, been on it or beginning to realise the impact of dieting - sometimes it can be helpful to see what's really going on.

When you feel down about your body, society has primed us to think you need to 'fix' or shrink your body and everything will be better.

What no one talks about is the deprivation - the hunger, the rules, the feeling of missing out. Eventually the diet breaks and you're left feeling gutted, guilty and shame.

And before you know it, you're either looking for the next diet trend… or you go “rogue” until you're ready to start again.

💛 Here’s the truth: you are not the problem. Diet culture is.

If you’re tired of riding the diet train, there is another way — one where food feels easier, more joyful, and a whole lot less stressful. 🌿✨

👉 Save this post if you need the reminder and comment if this cycle feels familiar. You’re not alone.

People ask me what    is and this ☝️ kinda sums it up nicely. The journey back to YOUR inner wisdom. My big belief is th...
12/09/2025

People ask me what is and this ☝️ kinda sums it up nicely.

The journey back to YOUR inner wisdom.

My big belief is that we all have the ability to know and listen to our body cues. Whilst it may take more work for some to understand it, we are all born with it.

Preoccupation about body weight and trying to lose it is the BIGGEST BARRIER to becoming an intuitive eater. It clouds, undermines and keeps you stuck in the same sh!ty place.

I have so many women who have experienced life without having to count or follow strict food rules and instead, turn up to a party and decide what they want to eat with full conviction.

Would you love this to you too?

What’s one food ‘rule’ you’d LOVE to ditch?🍞 No bread🍫 No chocolate🥩 No carbs at night🙅‍♀️ Other (comment and share with...
11/09/2025

What’s one food ‘rule’ you’d LOVE to ditch?

🍞 No bread
🍫 No chocolate
🥩 No carbs at night
🙅‍♀️ Other (comment and share with me!)

I can honestly say, hand on heart that I don't live by a single rule when it comes to my eating. I grew up eating pasta for breakfast, apples microwaved with sugar (& even Nutella!) sprinkled on top after school and mum reminding me I still had to eat my broccoli.

This exploration and fun-ness around food has allowed me to tune into my body and interpret a genuine want or desire for food, and when enough is enough.

There's NO rules in my head telling me what to eat, or not eat.

There IS information in my head to guide me but MOST of it is informed by body trust and experience.

For example. If I eat a large bag of S&V chips = burnt tastebuds, a sickly feeling in my stomach and a belter headache an hour later. NOT FUN but this does not make chips a bad food, or something to rule out.

This is what intuitive eaters do, and YOU can learn to be one too. My E.A.S.E program is due to start in less than 3 weeks so jump on board the waitlist and be the first to know when spots are open!

✨ Tips for untangling food guilt ✨Food guilt can feel heavy & persistent but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Next time...
08/09/2025

✨ Tips for untangling food guilt ✨

Food guilt can feel heavy & persistent but it doesn’t have to stay that way.

Next time it shows up, try moving through these gentle steps:

1️⃣ Notice the guilt – Pause and name what you’re feeling. Awareness is the first step to realise you're body is trying to tell you something.
2️⃣ Challenge the rule – Ask yourself: “Whose rule is this? Does it actually serve me?”
3️⃣ Reframe the thought – Instead of “I was bad for eating that,” try: “I am allowed to enjoy food, and one meal/snack does't undo my whole day”
4️⃣ Listen to your body – What does your body need right now? Comfort, nourishment or simply permission?
5️⃣ Practice food neutrality. Remember: food has no moral value. It’s neither “good” or “bad”— it’s just food.

💛 Be gentle with yourself. This isn't always easy in the moment but even the after thought can be helpful.

What I like to remind ALL of my clients of is food is meant to be eaten, enjoyed and shared—not judged.

👉 Which of these steps feels most helpful for you right now?

FREE WEBINAR | Powering through PERIMENOPAUSEThe 'noise' at the moment on how to navigate perimenopause is LOUD. Eat mor...
21/08/2025

FREE WEBINAR | Powering through PERIMENOPAUSE

The 'noise' at the moment on how to navigate perimenopause is LOUD. Eat more protein. Lift weights. Take Creatine. Collagen. Stand on your head and meditate (joking... even we're not that balanced!)

Physiotherapist, Stevie Bailey from Uplift Women's Health Collective and Dietitian Carla Johnson from The Nutrition Circle are joining circles and inviting you to come and learn what you really need to know about nutrition and strength training in a sensible, practical and evidence-based manner.

DATE: Thursday 4 September
TIME: 7pm
LOCATION: Online - recording will be available

HOW TO REGISTER? See comments for link

We all know it... but sometimes that sneaky voice can tell you otherwise.Let's also talk about what nourishment looks li...
07/08/2025

We all know it... but sometimes that sneaky voice can tell you otherwise.

Let's also talk about what nourishment looks like:
- Simple, enjoyable and delicious food (most of the time)
- NOT a full time job
- Meal times which you arrive at, eat and move on
- Small, daily habits that lead to a sense of STABILITY
- An array of foods that fuel your body, regardless of its macro/calorie/grams

I even question the word SHOULD here... what about "eating CAN feel like nourishment" because anything is possible right?

Psssst - did you know you can improve your chances of conceiving with your nutrition?Swipe through to discover the top 5...
24/07/2025

Psssst - did you know you can improve your chances of conceiving with your nutrition?

Swipe through to discover the top 5 nutrients we focus on with our fertility clients - and why they matter. These key players support hormone balance, egg quality and a healthy cycle.

Every body is different - and your fertility plan should be too.

Claire, our qualified fertility dietitian can personalise a plan that supports your goals, your body and your lifestyle.

Theme of today's clients - why don't we trust our bodies?In the current climate of thinness, health (at times under the ...
21/07/2025

Theme of today's clients - why don't we trust our bodies?

In the current climate of thinness, health (at times under the guise of fear mongering about weight) and 'stop eating processed foods', this influx of information can make us forget that your body is actually a really great guide in telling what feels good, and what doesn't.

Sometimes we fixate on the fact that our bodies are broken and therefore needs fixing. Where as, I prefer to look through the lens of "what is my body asking for, let me tune in and figure out what it needs to do it's thing."

Too often - we jump straight to information that we think will solve the problem and overwhelm ourselves with answers that aren't always the right ones.

Body trust isn't a very well known, nor a well practiced skill. You need to slow down, create a pause and then connect with these subtle cues; is that fatigue, hunger or anxiety? Maybe you want to eat when you're not hungry - because that's OK too.

I challenge you to view your body with kindness and begin to trust what it does and doesn't feel. It does a hell of a lot for each of us daily, so why wouldn't we try and work with it?

14/07/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Belinda to the team! As the new admin and reception superstar at our clinic, Belinda brings warmth, efficiency, and a wealth of experience to our space.

A mum of two teenage boys, Belinda loves a good brunch, getting outdoors, travelling, and staying active at the gym. She’s also a qualified acupuncturist with a special interest in women’s health, so she truly understands and values the work we do here.

Next time you call or visit the clinic, be sure to say hello – you’re in excellent hands!

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