Danni the Dietitian

20/08/2021

So excited to being starting my new venture as the newest dietitian at NeuroRehab Allied Health Network! This is a company that works closely with the NDIS & assists those living with neurological conditions and disability to improve their quality of life & get back into the community! Being the first dietitian at this company I am excited to be the first to show what dietetics has to offer! Very appreciative to be part of the team and work alongside some other great allied health to work together to help people get back into the community ☺️.

20/07/2021

Coming into Melbourne's FIFTH lockdown I thought this would be a good subject to touch base on. It can be a difficult time, however it's important that we are looking after ourselves. Hope everyone is doing well 🤗.

17/07/2021

I think they first thing everyone thinks when it comes to healthy food is: tasteless & boring. This is not the truth! Healthy eating can be fun and tasty! As much as people think otherwise, you can still enjoy food and keep it healthy! Here are some of my top tips on how to not get bored of eating healthy food! If you have any questions, please send me a message 🤗.

28/06/2021

GET TO KNOW ME AS A DIETITIAN 🤗 I'm an accredited practising dietitian with ! I graduated from Latrobe University with a Masters of Dietetics in 2019. I have a passion for educating around the relationship between nutrition & health! I love to empower people to make sustainable lifestyle changes in order to improve their overall health and well-being! I have a passion for lots of nutrition areas, particularly chronic disease management, weight management & malnutrition! I currently work as a private practice dietitian & are currently completing the dietitian course so I can become a Monash fodmap certified dietitian! I would love to learn more about eating disorders and paediatrics 🤗 tell me about you!

16/06/2021

Happy to announce once again I will be starting up as a private practice dietitian at Inner North Medical Clinic as of Monday June 21st, 2021 😊 if you would like to book an appointment with me, please call 03 9988 2015 or head to www.innernorthmedical.com.au ! Thankyou for the support everyone x .

13/06/2021

Another day, another bowl for lunch 😍 I honestly just throw anything together with some rice, always tastes good with a hit of lemon juice ! .

07/06/2021

Perk of lockdown: soaking in extra Vit D & spending more time with your pets💛.

07/06/2021

Fat shaming is something that happens within everyday life, whether that be at home, with friends, on social media, within movies, at the doctors, even with your dietitian! Unfortunately, there is a weight stigma within society that has resulted in fat shaming to be way more common than not. Fat shaming has been proven NOT to work to assist people in developing a healthier lifestyle but has been shown to have the complete opposite effect. Although overweight and obesity is a global issue that can lead to other health problems, it is important that we address this in a non-destructive way. Being a dietitian, this is particularly important as there is a fine line between giving good, positive health advice and fat shaming. It is important as individuals and also health professionals to be sensitive when addressing weight concerns and promote body positivity, satisfaction at different sizes whilst taking into account different individual’s values, culture, medical history and lives overall. The goal in promoting health is to make people feel positive and empowered yet still want to make changes to improve their health. Don’t forget, you don’t know what someone is going through, so please don’t assume! At the end of the day, it is their body, not yours, so comments aren’t necessary unless asked for! If you have any questions, please let me know & please share this positive message around 😊.

06/06/2021

Today, I was having a chat with my best friend and fellow dietitian .apd ! We got onto the topic of the relationship between diet, exercise and mental health issues. As an initial point of treatment, most suffering with depression will be prescribed an anti-depressant. Our question was, should diet and exercise be included in patient treatment plans for those suffering with depressive disorders? Can we avoid the pharmacological route by modifying lifestyle factors? I had a look around at the current evidence that is out there in regards to this which is summarised in this post. Conclusively, diet, exercise and lifestyle changes should be further studied and definitely considered when developing mental health plans! If you have any questions, please let me know 🤗 I have attached my references in the comments section, thanks guys!

05/06/2021

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30/05/2021

HEALTHY APPLE CRUMBLE • If you're a sweet tooth & looking for a healthier alternative, this one is for you! I got this recipe from !
Ingredients:
Base
* 6 pink lady applies (sliced), you can also used canned!
* 2 tbs sugar free blueberry maple syrup
* 1 tbs lemon juice
* 2 tsp cinnamon
* ½ tsp nutmeg
* pinch salt
* 1 1/2 tbs plain flour – regular or gluten free depending on your dietary requirements
* ½ cup water
Crumble
* 1 cup rolled oats or 1 cup of quinoa flakes for gluten free
* ½ cup almond meal
* 2 tbs sugar free blueberry maple syrup
* 2 tsp cinnamon
* ¼ cup of coconut oil melted
* Cream, natural yoghurt or coconut yoghurt to serve (optional)
Instructions
* Preheat oven to 180C
* Cut the apples in half (no need to peel them) then thinly slice the apples, laying the slices in a baking dish as you go. Add the lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg directly to the dish, and stir until the apples are coated. Whisk together the flour, water and salt, and pour over the apple mixture. Give everything another big stir.
* In a bowl mix the rolled oats, almond meal, maple syrup, cinnamon, and coconut oil. Sprinkle the topping over the apples.
* Place in the oven and bake for 40 to 55 minutes, until golden and apples bubbling. If you are not quite sure if it’s cooked stick a knife through the top and make sure the apples are soft.
* Serve warm with cream, yoghurt or coconut yoghurt.
This will make a big tray! Enjoy 😊

27/05/2021

Zucchini Lasagna! • To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised with this! I honestly thought it wasn't going to love this, but it was amazing ! If you're looking for that pasta feeling with less calories, this is the dish for you!
Ingredients:
Meat Sauce:
- 1kg lean minced beef
- 1 bottle of pasta sauce
- 1 chopped brown onion diced
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- Olive oil
Ricotta layer:
- 1kg light ricotta
- 2 eggs
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
Other:
- 9 zucchinis thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper
- Light mozzarella
Method
Meat sauce:
1. Heat the oil on a medium heat & add the onion & garlic.
2. Once browned, add the beef and cook through.
3. Once cooked, add the pasta sauce, turn the heat to low & let it simmer.
Ricotta layer:
1. Add ricotta, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper into a bowl and combine.
Zucchini slices:
1. Place sliced zucchini onto a tray & sprinkle salt all over to bring out its water. Leave for 10 minutes
2. Pat the zucchini slices dry, flip over & repeat step one.
Layering;
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. In a tray, add the meat sauce, the zucchini slices, the ricotta and then mozzarella cheese in that order. Repeat this process 4x. Cook in the oven for 45 minutes & enjoy 🤗 This recipe makes a large tray!

26/05/2021

CHOCCY PROTEIN CUPCAKES • I got this idea off .eats ! Normally she makes them into donuts but I didn't have a donut mould so I made them into cupcakes instead! This is a fun, low-calorie, high protein snack that can make healthy eating enjoyable! These cupcakes are roughly 80-90 calories in total!
Ingredients:
Dry ingredients
- 70g oats
- 30g choc protein
- 3 tbsp sweetener (I used equal)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
Wet ingredients
- 50g Greek yoghurt
- 80ml almond milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Method:
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Combine all the dry ingredients in a food processor. Add your wet ingredients and mix until combined and you get a thick cake-batter like consistency. Put into a cupcake tray & bake for 15 minutes in the oven! Let them cool down & enjoy 🤗 This recipe made 4 cupcakes.

17/05/2021

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https://www.nutripositivedietetics.com/post/healthy-tips-when-eating-out

Want to maintain a well-balanced healthy diet whilst still eating out? Here are my top tips! Ordering Tips Chose lower fat cooking methods e.g. grilled, oven-baked, poached instead of fried! Look for meals with plenty of vegetables or a salad! Replace hot chips with a side of salad! Switch from crea...