Wollondilly Dietitian

25/09/2025

There is no downside to including nuts in your diet - unless you have a diagnosed allergy of course!

Current advice is that people with diverticular disease can eat nuts (and in fact, removing nuts may be counterproductive). Learn more.

24/09/2025

The Trump administration’s claim that paracetamol causes autism is not just scientifically baseless- it’s a dangerous throwback to the dark age of blaming mothers for their children’s neurodivergence.

This isn’t science. It’s scapegoating.

For clarity: paracetamol is the name used in Australia and most of the world. In the U.S., it’s called acetaminophen - same compound, different name. It’s one of the safest medications for managing pain and fever during pregnancy, and has been for decades.

The studies being misrepresented show weak correlations at best, riddled with confounding factors like maternal illness and inflammation. There is no causal link between paracetamol and autism. Anyone capable of interpreting the data knows this.

Denying pregnant women access to paracetamol risks far greater harm. This rhetoric doesn’t protect children - it vilifies mothers and undermines evidence-based care.

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition shaped by genetics and multifactorial influences. Pretending there’s a single 'cause' is not just wrong - it’s regressive, misleading, and fuels stigma.

This administration’s inability - or refusal - to interpret scientific evidence responsibly is alarming. We deserve better than policy built on pseudoscience and maternal blame.

07/09/2025

🌟 Exciting News from Wollondilly Dietitian & Bowral Nutrition! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that in just a few weeks, we’ll be welcoming a new team member whose lived experience and professional expertise will deepen our neurodivergent-led approach to disability and complex care, and expand our service area.

This addition brings:
🧠 More neurodivergent insight
💬 Expanded capacity for complex support needs, including tube feeding
💙 Continued commitment to trauma-informed, inclusive care

At Wollondilly Dietitian and Bowral Nutrition, we believe that representation matters - and that care should be shaped by those who understand it from lived experience.

Stay tuned for more as we prepare to welcome this brilliant new voice to our team.

05/09/2025

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06/08/2025

You may have noticed naturopaths and nutritionists posting glowing testimonials on their websites and social media and wondered why we don't do the same.

As Accredited Practising Dietitians, we are bound by strict advertising rules under the Dietitians Australia Code of Conduct. That means we cannot use testimonials that mention clinical care - including treatment outcomes, symptom relief, or specific nutrition advice.

✅ What can you comment on? You can share feedback about:

> Customer service e.g., easy booking process; good communication

> Accessibility and inclusivity e.g. convenient location; accessible parking

> The vibe of our clinic or team! e.g. friendly and/or caring staff

💬 These comments help others know what to expect - without crossing into clinical territory.

🧠 Why the rule? It’s all about protecting the public from misleading claims and ensuring health advice is grounded in evidence, not anecdotes. We love hearing your stories - we just can’t use them to promote our services.

Thanks for helping us uphold ethical, trauma-informed care. 💙

29/07/2025

This free workshop series at Community Links Wellbeing starts this Thursday. We will see attendees on September 4 for our session on the relationship between ADHD and eating habits.

Register by scanning the QR code!

24/07/2025

We had a ball presenting to our fellow ADHDers!

06/07/2025

What we love about nutrition science, is that we never stop learning!

Vitamin D has long been lauded for its role in bone health, but emerging research reveals a powerful, under-recognised ally in gastrointestinal wellness. From modulating inflammation to shaping the gut microbiome, vitamin D’s influence extends deep into digestive territory. Low vitamin D levels ha...

01/07/2025

🧠 Feeding Real: What Counts in ADHD Nutrition Join us for an engaging workshop where we’ll unpack the complexities of nutrition for kids with ADHD—exploring variety, growth, and how to recognise when to seek support.

👣 Whether you're a parent, carer, or educator, this session is designed to inform, empower, and spark meaningful conversations about what truly matters in fuelling our kids.

📅 Thursday 24th July 📍 Community Links Wellbeing, Tahmoor 🎟️ Scan the QR code to register—we’d love to see you there! 😊

24/06/2025

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22/06/2025

At The Wollondilly Dietitian, we support individuals and families across the lifespan who are navigating:

🌾 Tube feeding - support that evolves with life
♿ Disability - care that respects autonomy and lived experience 🍽️ Feeding challenges & ARFID—building trust and safety
🧠 Neurodivergence & sensory-based eating - neuro-affirming and trauma-informed care

We meet people where they are - with warmth, and the clinical expertise and lived experience to back it up.

Call us on 0492 970 379 to have an obligation-free chat about how we can figure it out together.

21/06/2025