Ingrained Nutrition

Ingrained Nutrition Medicare Care Plans, Private Health Fund Rebates, DVA & NDIS Accepted.

Our team of Accredited Practising Dietitians have over 40 years combined experience specialising in eating and feeding disorders, weight mgt (fat loss and malnutrition), NDIS Adults & Children (disabilities) gut issues, chronic health issues and families.

Accessing the best Dietetic care has never been easier. Whether in our Wagga Head office clinic, many locations across...
25/01/2026

Accessing the best Dietetic care has never been easier.
Whether in our Wagga Head office clinic, many locations across the Riverina, Telehealth or the Sunshine Coast in QLD we have you covered. Accessing high quality care in any location has never been any easier. Whether you're coming to us with a referral, with a package or from your own initiative, our intake process is fast and efficient. We are proud to support our communities through multiple pathways:
GP Management Plans: We work closely with your doctor for chronic disease care.
NDIS Referrals: Supporting both Self-managed and Plan-managed participants.
DVA Referrals: ongoing support in clinic and the home for ex-veterans.
Aged Care and Home Care Packages: a trusted and respected service to our ageing population.
Private Clients: No referral? No problem. You can book in directly as a private patient today.
Check out our 3-step process below to see how to get started!

We’re proud to be the official nutrition and dietetics partner for BARE with Leah Itsines.At Ingrained Nutrition, our ap...
23/01/2026

We’re proud to be the official nutrition and dietetics partner for BARE with Leah Itsines.

At Ingrained Nutrition, our approach has always been grounded in evidence-based practice, realistic behaviour change, and supporting people to build sustainable relationships with food, not quick fixes or rigid rules.

BARE, which stands for Balanced And Realistic Eating, aligns strongly with our dietetic philosophy. It focuses on nourishment, flexibility, food enjoyment, and long-term health outcomes, not restriction or extremes.

Working alongside Leah and the BARE team, our role is to ensure nutrition guidance within the BARE App is clinically sound, practical, and supportive of real life. Because good nutrition should feel achievable, not overwhelming.

👉 To learn more about this partnership and our involvement with BARE, read our new blog post on our website via the link in bio.

23/01/2026

Dietitian reacting to the viral ‘Japanese cheesecake’.
First question, what about this is Japanese?
Admin answer, it’s literally yoghurt and biscuits.


Peta’s Top Tip: Why ""all or nothing"" thinking hurts your progress. 🧠✨Do you ever feel like your nutrition has to be ""...
20/01/2026

Peta’s Top Tip: Why ""all or nothing"" thinking hurts your progress. 🧠✨

Do you ever feel like your nutrition has to be ""perfect"" or it’s not worth doing at all? This ""all or nothing"" mindset is one of the biggest barriers to long-term success.

When we categorise foods as strictly ""good"" or ""bad,"" we often create a cycle of restriction and burnout. True progress happens in the middle ground—where evidence-based nutrition meets your real life.

In the clinic, we focus on:

Sustainability over Perfection: Incorporating favourite foods occasionally so you can stick to your plan for the long haul.

Small, Strategic Swaps: Choosing lower-fat dairy or leaner proteins to support heart health without feeling deprived.

Consistent Habits: Moving away from ""fasting"" or ""skipping meals"" and toward regular, nourishing patterns.

Nutrition is about more than just the numbers on a scale; it’s about your mental health and metabolic longevity. Whether you are in Wagga or joining us online, let's build a plan that works with your life, not against it. 🤝💪

Ready to ditch the diet mindset? Click the link in our bio to book a consultation with Peta or one of our specialist dietitians today!

Why ""eating healthy"" isn't always enough for high cholesterol. 🩺🥑We recently worked with a client who was doing ""all ...
20/01/2026

Why ""eating healthy"" isn't always enough for high cholesterol. 🩺🥑

We recently worked with a client who was doing ""all the right things""—increasing legumes, using olive oil, and cutting simple carbs. But their blood results weren't moving. 📉

The secret wasn't about working harder; it was about working smarter with knowing where to look for the fats, and being confident in what you are swapping is going to make the difference for your levels. Check out our latest Intervention Spotlight to see how we adjusted their nutrition to target hypercholesterolaemia and heart health. 💡

Have you had your cholesterol checked lately? If the results weren't what you expected, use the link in our bio to contact us and learn how targeted nutrition can help!

19/01/2026

✨ Reasons to make your own mayo (trust us on this one)
Most store bought mayonnaise is made with refined PUFA oils like canola or sunflower, plus emulsifiers that add zero fat value and zero hormone loving benefits. If you are adding fat for health and hormones, it should come from quality ingredients and whole foods. This is where homemade wins.
Making your own mayo with light extra virgin olive oil means
• Real egg, hello extra vitamins and minerals
• No emulsifiers, your gut will thank you
• Better flavour and texture, so you naturally use less
• A more nutrient dense fat that actually supports your health
It takes about 2 minutes, uses just 4 ingredients, and lasts 2 to 4 weeks in the fridge. Easy, nourishing, and honestly… elite.
Even though Peta is a loyal Kewpie fan, this one is officially the bomb 💣🥄

Why we don’t use the “C” word at Ingrained Nutrition. 🥑🇦🇺Ever wondered why Australian Dietitians swap “calories” for “ki...
15/01/2026

Why we don’t use the “C” word at Ingrained Nutrition. 🥑🇦🇺

Ever wondered why Australian Dietitians swap “calories” for “kilojoules”? It’s about more than just a different unit of measurement.

Swipe through to see why we’ve moved away from calorie-centric language and what we focus on instead:

✅ The Australian Standard: Why kJ is our clinical ""mother tongue.""
✅ Fuel vs. Restriction: Moving away from diet-culture language.
✅ The Nuance: Why nutrition is more than just a math equation.
✅ Food Confidence: How we focus on nourishment over numbers.

At Ingrained Nutrition, we aren’t anti-calorie we’re pro-fuel. We’re here to help you move away from the calculator and back to sustainable, functional eating. 🌿

Do you prefer tracking in kJ, or are you trying to move away from the numbers altogether? Let’s chat below! 👇

Did you know we have capacity for new NDIS participants in Wagga and Sunshine Coast? 🌿At Ingrained Nutrition, we believe...
14/01/2026

Did you know we have capacity for new NDIS participants in Wagga and Sunshine Coast? 🌿

At Ingrained Nutrition, we believe that everyone deserves access to expert, compassionate, and evidence-based nutrition support. We work closely with NDIS participants, their families, and support teams to improve health outcomes and enhance independence through tailored dietary goals.

Our NDIS dietitians specialise in:
🟢 Capacity Building: Developing skills for shopping, meal planning, and cooking.
🟢 Enteral Nutrition: Specialist support for PEG and Enteral Feeding Plans.
🟢 Bowel Management and Complex Neurological Conditions: Developing skills, capacity and education for participants and their support team
🟢 Fostering Independence: Making nutrition practical and accessible for daily life.

We offer consultations in our Wagga Wagga and Sunshine Coast clinics, as well as home visits (where available) and Telehealth sessions Australia-wide.

Whether you are self-managed or plan-managed we are here to help you navigate your health journey.

🔗 Referrals are easy! Email us at ndis@ingrainednutrition.com.au or visit the link in bio to contact us.

Meet Caitlin! 👋 Our expert in all things tiny humans and family harmony at the dinner table.Does mealtime feel more like...
12/01/2026

Meet Caitlin! 👋 Our expert in all things tiny humans and family harmony at the dinner table.

Does mealtime feel more like a battlefield than a family catch-up? Whether you’re navigating a "picky eating" phase, managing food allergies, or simply trying to ensure your kids are getting the nutrients they need for growth, Caitlin is here to help.

Based in our Wagga clinic (but also available for online consultations), Caitlin specialises in paediatric nutrition, with extensive training in ARFID, Autism and Paediatric Feeding Disorders. Caitlin's approach is not about sneaking in vegetables and tricking our kids to eat, but supporting kids and families to build confidence, joy and fun at mealtimes. 🍎🥦

Caitlin’s top tip for your meal tonight? Focus on the how of feeding just as much as the what. When we reduce the pressure, we often see curiosity grow.

🌿 Specialist areas:
- Picky eating & sensory food aversions & nutrient deficiencies
- Paediatric Feeding Disorders
- ARFID and Autism Support
- NDIS dietitian support for children and families

Ready to bring peace back to your dinner table?
🔗 Book a session with Caitlin via the link in our bio or contacting our office.

The "Missing Piece" of the GLP-1 Journey 💉I bet you have all seen the and maybe even tried the newer weight loss medicat...
12/01/2026

The "Missing Piece" of the GLP-1 Journey 💉

I bet you have all seen the and maybe even tried the newer weight loss medications. If not, or you are thinking of trying them, GLP-1 medications (like Mounjaro or Ozempic) can be transformative tools for weight management. But they can also come with their pitfalls. We see it all the time where clients start these medications without dietitian support and yes they lose weight but they also lose muscle. This medication significantly blunts your appetite and without the right nutrition strategy you will struggle. This is a combination of the effects of the medication but also the difficulties eating enough, let alone protein to meet your needs. As you are losing weight, it is crucial to maintain this metabolically active muscle tissue to ensure you are not only achieving your weight loss goals, but also your health goals too.

In this spotlight, we give a brief insight to what our Wagga and Sunshine Coast dietitians do to support clients to:
- Protect Metabolism: Using "Protein Spacing" techniques to support Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS).
- Bridge Nutrient Gaps: Implement smart swaps, modified meals and targeted nutrient delivery to prevent deficits.
- Manage Side Effects: Through playing with meal timing, adjust energy delivery at meals and specific fibres to negate GI side effects.
- Build Sustainability: Manage meal-skipping habits toward a structured meal plan.

Our dietitians know that weight management is about more than a number on a scale; it’s about preserving your health and habits to sustain these for the long term.
📍 Wagga Wagga | Sunshine Coast | Online 🔗 Ready to optimise your health journey? Book a consultation via the link in our bio or by contacting our office.

09/01/2026

I love my job and my team.

I wish there was more I could say and share but as a business owner and a clinician, there is a lot you can’t.

But I hope you get to share the joy and the love for a job as much as I do. Pretty lucky I stumbled across this career first time around.

Kicked some bloody goals these last 6 months.. 🔥🔥

Does the 3:00 PM energy slump hit you hard? 🥱For busy parents, snacking is often an afterthought—usually involving finis...
09/01/2026

Does the 3:00 PM energy slump hit you hard? 🥱

For busy parents, snacking is often an afterthought—usually involving finishing off the kids' leftovers or grabbing whatever is fastest. However, prioritising protein in your snacks is the best way to optimise your energy and keep your blood sugar stable.
These three ideas are staples for our team because they are quick, require minimal prep, and actually satisfy your hunger.
Which one will you try this week? 👇

Tired of the 3pm slump? If you want to chat with an expert about keeping your energy up throughout the day without the sugar crashes, we’re here to help. 🌿 🔗 Click the link in our bio to see our team's availability.

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1/27-31 Forsyth Street
Wagga Wagga, NSW
2650

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 1:30pm - 6pm

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