Orenda Women's Health

Orenda Women's Health Orenda is a women’s health clinic, founded by Nutritionist Jacinta Barbagallo, specialising in skin r

You feel bloated all of the time even when you are focusing on loosing weight? Maybe the scale isn't shifting and you ar...
28/05/2026

You feel bloated all of the time even when you are focusing on loosing weight? Maybe the scale isn't shifting and you are doing so well with your calorie and protein targets and nothing is budging...

Yes, calories matter, but so does quality!

I used to be all about macros and making sure I was bang on with my numbers, to the detriment of how my gut was actually digesting food. I used to feel bloated ALL of the time and even when I was avoiding foods that triggered me like gluten and dairy, I was still having issues.

It wasn't until I focused on the 80-90% wholefoods / 10-20% fun foods approach that I really started to see a difference. Instead it wasn't about hitting my protein and macro targets and now it was how can I FEEL my best from this meal, with protein being a large portion on the plate.

It can feel uncomfortable when you love meals that are "unhealthy" but once you change your mindset from weight loss to HEALTH - the best transformation will be waiting on your doorstop.

And if you need some help to get there, click the link in our bio and set up a call with our Sports Nutritionist Paige!

Helping always to reduce the complication and help you make EASY and QUICK meals that can be had on repeat.So often, cli...
20/05/2026

Helping always to reduce the complication and help you make EASY and QUICK meals that can be had on repeat.

So often, clients come to me saying that they don't have time to meal prep. So I ask them to give me 15 minutes a week to prepare their lunches on the weekend and 5 minutes a night to prepare their breakfast for the next day.

We want fun and creative meals but we don't have the time to do so? Keep the meals a bit more basic until you do have the time. But basic doesn't mean plain and not tasty.

Here is the basics, but using the right herbs and spices - absolutely delicious!

And if you are vegetarian? Swap the beef mince for plant-based mince like Quorn, scramble up some tofu or bake some fish.

And if you want meals like this tailored to you every week without having to think about it, but knowing it is aligning with your health goals, we've got you.

Comment APPLY to receive a link to our application form to learn more about coaching with our Sports Nutritionist Paige today 🤍

We encourage you to avoid 'low carb' and think 'strategic carbs'.Carbohydrates are our main energy source and thus, it i...
14/05/2026

We encourage you to avoid 'low carb' and think 'strategic carbs'.

Carbohydrates are our main energy source and thus, it is important to have them incorporated in a healthy diet. So whilst weight loss is the goal, cutting anything out of your diet should never be the way to optimise your health goals.

So when you incorporate the right kind of carbohydrates, and in a way that is strategic for your goals, you can achieve your goals quicker and easy.

So think always:
- some carbs, never no carbs
- low GI carbs more often
- strategise where you put your carbs - around training is best
- keep moving and if energy is LOW, maybe your carbs are a little bit TOO low

And if you need help finding the balance - click the link in our bio to set up a chat with our Sports Nutritionist Paige to have a plan specific to YOU!

So, this is perhaps you..Strength train 4-5 days a week, focusing on progressive overload because you are wanting to do ...
08/05/2026

So, this is perhaps you..

Strength train 4-5 days a week, focusing on progressive overload because you are wanting to do 1-2 HIIT classes a week because you love the sweat and fitness

Maybe run 1-2 times a week because cardio is important for your heart and mental health

Your cycles are pretty irregular but you know this is normal because you have PCOS

But you are working hard to improve your body composition and nothing seems to be working.

Well, let this post be a reminder to you that you NEED to eat to support your body composition goals, it is just how to balance your health goals with your body composition and fitness goals. Because sometimes, all of these can not align well.

So if you want to find the sweet spot, especially for what is necessary for you and your goals, click the link in our bio and get tailored support from our Sports Nutritionist Paige!

This is your game plan for next time you want to come off the pill.. First, you need to do things differently. Don't com...
01/05/2026

This is your game plan for next time you want to come off the pill..

First, you need to do things differently. Don't come off without doing a bit of prep and hoping this time it will be different.

1. Work with a Skin Specialising Naturopath on blood sugar regulation, digestive function, liver detoxification, lymphatic function, nutritional deficiencies as so on (yes, it can seem like a whole lot of areas - but remember your skin is the LAST place to show when there's an imbalance elsewhere in the body. We have to work on a systemic holistic approach)

2. Work with a trained Skin Therapist/Dermal Clinican to prepare your skin to be in the best place it can be and let go of managing your own skin care

3. Allow for time - at least 3-6 months of prep before coming off the pill and remember choose your times wisely (coming off the pill when you're mid exam time and it's the biggest stress of your life, diet goes out the window and sleep doesn't happen isn't the best time to come off).

So, before you come off make sure you have a plan, make sure you do some testing and remember that you can most definitely clear your skin without needing to be on the pill - because the pill is just one medical perspective on how to "solve" acne (and we often all know it only works whilst you're on it).

Comment "Apply" below to enquire on how to work with us!

30/04/2026

I'm not going to gatekeep - so here are 5 more tips

1. stop thinking 'clean eating' will achieve your fat loss goals - your tablespoon of nut butter or salmon fillet every day might be holding you back
2. carbs ARE important and shouldnt be cut altogether. They actually might help you shift the last few kgs
3. you don't need a green juice every day to be 'healthier' - you need to focus on wholefoods first
4. make sure you have at least one rest day a week, this will help ensure your body recover effectively
5. FOCUS ON YOUR SLEEP! If you can get minimum 7 hours a day, your body will THANK and love you for it

And if you need tailored support, click the link in our bio and our Sports Nutrition can help you out 🤍

The answer of "You have hormonal acne" is NOT enough! You may have a genetic tendency for your hormones to be produced o...
28/04/2026

The answer of "You have hormonal acne" is NOT enough!

You may have a genetic tendency for your hormones to be produced or metabolised in a particular way; but it is your diet, lifestyle and other variables that can allow this to express to it's fullest extent or not

And it is our role to teach you exactly what you need to do to support it

When there is a hormonal imbalance we can't just stop at "You have high testosterone, here's some saw palmetto" and that's it.

You need to then be focusing on learning how to optimise your diet to support the insulin resistance that's causing high testosterone output

You need to be working on the stress response that's causing increasing in androgen production

You need to be working on the nutritional deficiencies impacting detoxification pathways for hormone clearance

A hormonal imbalance isn't a sentence for problematic skin forever, it's a sign that it's time to learn exactly what your body needs from you to be in alignment

Comment "Apply" below to fill in an application form and learn exactly how we do things the Orenda way.

I say this with so much love… but we need to talk 🫶So many of us are stuck in the same cycle... starting over every Mond...
21/04/2026

I say this with so much love… but we need to talk 🫶

So many of us are stuck in the same cycle... starting over every Monday, blaming the food, chasing the next quick fix - when the real answer has been right there the whole time.

The basics. Done consistently. For long enough to actually work.

No more guessing. No more starting over. Just simple, sustainable habits that actually fit your life. That's what we're here for!

Comment PLAN to book a call & let's finally make this click for you 🤍

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21/04/2026

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Slide five hits hard we know, but we are here to tell you the facts. The basics are boring, they aren't sexy - but they ...
15/04/2026

Slide five hits hard we know, but we are here to tell you the facts.

The basics are boring, they aren't sexy - but they work. And they also mean you end up with a better relationship with food and your body at the end of the day.

And if you are needing support to cut through the noise and get some individualised support, click the link in our bio to book in a FREE call with our Sports Nutrition Paige today!

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