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Jade Tansey - Clinical Nutritionist BHSc. Gut Health, Hormone Health, Pregnancy + Infant Nutrition.

19/11/2025

Let’s clear this up real quick:
You don’t need another detox.
You need a reset — one that supports the actual physiology of gut repair.

Most gut issues don’t come from a lack of celery juice.
They come from chronic, low-grade inflammation, disrupted microbial diversity, impaired motility, and years of normalising symptoms your body has been whispering about.

Here are five evidence-backed signs your gut is asking for help:
• Bloating after meals — often linked to altered gastric motility, low stomach acid, or microbial fermentation in the small intestine.
• Irregular or unpredictable bowel movements — a sign of dysbiosis, slowed peristalsis, or imbalanced short-chain fatty acid production.
• Skin issues like acne or redness — the gut–skin axis at work; increased intestinal permeability can trigger systemic inflammation that shows up on the surface.
• Fatigue or brain fog after eating — often involving post-prandial blood sugar dysregulation or cytokine-driven inflammation.
• Intense sugar or carb cravings — frequently tied to microbiome imbalance, where certain species drive cravings to sustain their own fuel sources.

A real reset works because it aligns with human biochemistry:

• Removing inflammatory triggers reduces gut wall irritation and lowers the cytokine load.
• Rebuilding with real, whole foods restores microbial diversity, feeds short-chain-fatty-acid-producing bacteria, and supports mucosal healing.
• Supporting digestion with rest and movement engages the parasympathetic nervous system — essential for enzyme release, bile flow, and healthy motility.

No pills. No “7-day flush.” But a deep gut reset. And it’s easier than you think.
Time to bring the foundations your physiology actually responds to.

14/11/2025

Some days that feels like the biggest flex of all. Not because I spend hours in the kitchen, but because I know exactly what’s going into the food my kids are growing up on.

There are so many more additives in our food supply today than what our parents ever had to navigate — colours, preservatives, flavour enhancers, stabilisers. And while occasional exposure is normal, consistent intake can quietly shape mood, behaviour, digestion and long-term health. So when I choose to cook from scratch, it’s not about perfection. It’s about protecting their development during the years that matter most.

A few common additives I help families be mindful of:

🖍️Artificial colours (e.g. Tartrazine 102, Sunset Yellow 110, Allura Red 129)
Potential symptoms: hyperactivity, irritability, sleep disruption, skin rashes.
Associated concerns: attention difficulties, behaviour dysregulation.

🧂Preservatives (e.g. Sodium benzoate 211, Sulphites 220–228, Nitrates/Nitrites 249–252)
Potential symptoms: headaches, wheezing, eczema flares, gut upset.
Associated concerns: sensitivities in children with asthma or eczema; behavioural impacts when combined with artificial colours.

⏲️Emulsifiers & stabilisers (e.g. Polysorbate 80, Carboxymethylcellulose)
Potential symptoms: bloating, altered stool patterns, microbiome disruption.
Associated concerns: emerging research linking frequent intake to inflammation and gut–brain dysregulation.

This isn’t fear-based nutrition. It’s informed, empowered motherhood. Real food where I can. Balance where I need to. And a reminder that the simple act of cooking at home is one of the most powerful health tools we still have.

⭐️ If you’re not sure where to find reliable information the “Food Additives Checker” App 📱is a SUPER easy mid-grocery isle checker that clearly identifies risky vs. safe additives with supporting research.

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02/11/2025

I’ll be honest—sharing this story makes me nervous.

As a health professional, there’s an unspoken expectation that we “should know better.” That we shouldn’t burn out, get sick, or ignore the warning signs. But the truth is—we’re all human.

Before I ever became a Nutritionist, I was the woman working 10-hour days, running on adrenaline, and ignoring every signal my body sent. It took a night in hospital for me to finally listen.

I’m sharing this because I know so many of you have been there too—pushing through exhaustion, telling yourself it’s fine, until your body says no more.

No one is immune to stress or imbalance, no matter how much we know. But we all have the capacity to heal, to reconnect, and to choose differently next time.

This story is where my journey began. I hope it’s where yours starts to shift too… 🙏

28/10/2025

It’s been a day… so we’re taking dinner to the park. 🌳
Because honestly — dinner at the table just isn’t it.

My kids eat way better when the sky’s the ceiling. Cooper doesn’t growl from his high chair, and Tara isn’t begging for cereal for dinner 🤦‍♀️

They run. They play. They come back and graze again.

This is what intuitive eating really looks like for kids — relaxed, connected, and guided by curiosity, not control. Sometimes the most supportive thing we can do for digestion and an easy way to regulate cortisol and stimulating serotonin is simply take dinner outdoors with the sun!

Here’s your reminder: dinner can happen anywhere (especially in Spring! 🌷)

27/10/2025

Ambition doesn’t cancel out exhaustion - and exhaustion doesn’t make me less ambitious.

Both can exist side by side, and that’s what makes me human.
As a mum of two young kids, most of my work happens after bedtime - in the quiet hours when the house is still and the rest of the world is asleep. I stay up late writing, creating, building a future that feels aligned. It’s not easy, but it’s purposeful.

Being a mum doesn’t mean giving up on your career or falling behind. It just means your rhythm looks different. Your dreams slot between nap times, snack breaks, and bedtime stories. The pace changes, but the fire doesn’t fade.

I’m learning that strength isn’t measured by how much I can carry — it’s in how wisely | protect my energy, so I can keep rising.

Sometimes it’s 8pm bedtime sandwiched between two clocked out bubs, and other nights it’s nourishing my passions in my daughter’s dinosaur bed by the warm glow of a salt lamp.

✨So here’s your, and my reminder: you can be devoted to your dreams and still honour your body’s need for stillness. Both can coexist beautifully. ✨

15/10/2025

🌅This is my 5-step gut routine when I’m busy, bloated, and don’t have time to think.
It’s simple, grounding, and you can actually stick to it.

Because here’s the truth — basic gut support doesn’t require a 10-step ritual and a cabinet full of supplements. It just needs consistency with what works.

Here’s the 5-step flow:

1. Warm lemon water → Gently wakes up digestion and hydrochloric acid secretion with a light liver flush.
2. 5 minutes of movement → Gets the bowels moving while and reducing bloat and trapped gas.
3. Nervous system calm → Humming, deep breathing, or vagus nerve exercises — activates your vagus nerve and moved your body into “Digest mode”
4. No phone while eating → Mindful eating improves digestion and absorption
5. Warm, gut-loving breakfast → Think heated foods: stewed apples rich in pectin, oats with cinnamon, or eggs with ghee and sautéed veggies

Total time? 15–20 minutes.
You don’t need to be perfect — just present.

📥 Save this routine and try it for 3 mornings in a row.
Your gut will feel the difference.

26/06/2025

Tired of second-guessing your symptoms every bleed?

Comment CYCLE if you want to feel more in tune with your body and I’ll send you my free cheatsheet to help you get started 😉

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