To Carnivore or Not to Carnivore? The extremes in eating from carnivore to vegan and everything in between can be confusing and opposing. The Nutrition Academy will always address these…
Boost Your Immune System This Winter With the cooler weather now upon us, we generally see an increase in colds and flu. You can certainly increase your chance of avoiding…
Sunscreens, Recalls and Sunshine As a young mum, I was called a child abuser because I refused to put sunscreen on my children. One mum could not believe I was…
Top 10 Natural Sources of Vitamin D Vitamin D is different from other vitamins because our bodies can make most of what we need with enough exposure to sunlight. Australia is…
Easter, a time for togetherness and wholesome foods. Anything that brings a family together is my favourite time of the year. Easter, Christmas, family dinner, birthday parties and family holidays…
Pictures depicting empty shelves in supermarkets sent to me by friends and stories on social media showing more empty shelves do not put a great deal of trust in food…
Last week I went to visit my brother in The Blue Mountains. Every day we hiked the glorious walks of the area, my favourite was the Grand Canyon track. It…
Synthetic biology, bioengineering, biodesign and biotechnology are just some of the names that are being used to describe the production of a relatively new wave of ingredients in our food…
I’ve been in the food and nutrition arena for 40 years – I’ve always been ahead of the rest. In the 80’s I was talking about the importance of fat and salt,…
I studied at Deakin University in the early 1980’s to become a dietitian. After completing my BSc majoring in Nutrition to be able to do a diploma in Dietetics, I…
The history of medicine at best is assorted. Just 100 years ago medicine consisted of alcohol, opium, heroin, morphine, cocaine and cannabis. The history is clearly talked about in the book Pharma: Greed,…
Alloxan: Be Aware Until recently, I had never heard of ‘alloxan’. I was asked a question from someone who watched my documentary What’s With Wheat? He asked what I knew about alloxan in bleached wheat and its association with…
If We All Become Vegans, Will We Save the Planet? This is a great question. When you talk to people who have taken on an eating regime that does not include any animal or animal produce, many say…
Due to my interest in health, I’ve always loved traditional foods. My aunt gave me a Lebanese yogurt culture when I was 23 (1983) and I kept it going for…
The Nutrition Academy runs a course on the microbiome – 10 modules, teaching you the fundamentals all the way up to the latest in research. When I did my nutrition…
Does the World Need so Many Sugars? A recent monthly webinar with my students and graduates of The Nutrition Academy, was all about sugar. We covered lots of interesting information,…
Off the back of our conversation about chips on Tuesday, here`s a short snippet of Cyndi`s webinar `How to Talk to Friends and Family about Nutrition`. Showing your family how to live well, such as providing a high-quality snack at parties, is the most important step to changing the life of your friends and family.
Off the back of our conversation about chips on Tuesday, here`s a short snippet of Cyndi`s webinar `How to Talk to Friends and Family about Nutrition`. Showing your family how to live well, such as providing a high-quality snack at parties, is the most important step to changing the life of your friends and family....
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These are the 12 topics we delve deep into in our Functional Nutrition Course. One you`ve enrolled, you`re given 24 months to learn everything you can about these topics using our videos, readings and extra resources. By the end of these 12 modules, you`ll be equipped with the knowledge you need to change your life and the life of others.
These are the 12 topics we delve deep into in our Functional Nutrition Course. One you`ve enrolled, you`re given 24 months to learn everything you can about these topics using our videos, readings and extra resources. By the end of these 12 modules, you`ll be equipped with the knowledge you need to change your life and the life of others. ...
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Every step in the right direction is progress, no matter how small. When one hundred small steps come together, they create massive change for you, your loved ones and your community. What small change can you make today?
Every step in the right direction is progress, no matter how small. When one hundred small steps come together, they create massive change for you, your loved ones and your community. What small change can you make today?...
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Cyndi started The Nutrition Academy to ignite change in her community and since then it`s grown to educate and inspire thousands of people across Australia and beyond.
Cyndi started The Nutrition Academy to ignite change in her community and since then it`s grown to educate and inspire thousands of people across Australia and beyond. ...
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Be empowered with knowledge and the self-confidence to change your life and the life of your loved ones. Learn more about our courses on our website.
Be empowered with knowledge and the self-confidence to change your life and the life of your loved ones. Learn more about our courses on our website....
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Moving into the festive season, there`s going to be a lot more hosting and partying going on, and with parties come snacks. Take this as your opportunity to inspire others by providing high-quality, healthy snacks. As Cyndi says, not all chips are bad, just read the ingredient list!
Moving into the festive season, there`s going to be a lot more hosting and partying going on, and with parties come snacks. Take this as your opportunity to inspire others by providing high-quality, healthy snacks. As Cyndi says, not all chips are bad, just read the ingredient list!...
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Find the missing piece in your personal or professional life with #functionalnutrition. Follow the link in our bio to learn more.
Find the missing piece in your personal or professional life with #functionalnutrition. Follow the link in our bio to learn more....
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Beat mental health concerns, chronic diseases, worsening health and more with good nutrition; find knowledge and empower your choices with the Introduction to Nutrition course. Plus, receive a 21-day meal plan tailored for mental health and Cyndi`s Lab to Table for a deeper look into modern day food production. Find it all at the link in our bio!
Beat mental health concerns, chronic diseases, worsening health and more with good nutrition; find knowledge and empower your choices with the Introduction to Nutrition course. Plus, receive a 21-day meal plan tailored for mental health and Cyndi`s Lab to Table for a deeper look into modern day food production. Find it all at the link in our bio!...
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Last month, Cyndi was featured in the 24-25 annual edition of Lifestyle 55+, talking all about `reversing the effects of ageing`. If you missed it, you can read an excerpt on The Nutrition Academy website.
Last month, Cyndi was featured in the 24-25 annual edition of Lifestyle 55+, talking all about `reversing the effects of ageing`. If you missed it, you can read an excerpt on The Nutrition Academy website. ...
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All you need to live a healthy life is sunlight, rest, good food and good friends. That`s what people have lived off for thousands of years.
All you need to live a healthy life is sunlight, rest, good food and good friends. That`s what people have lived off for thousands of years....
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Cyndi advocates for the use of vitalism and anthropology to inform our diet: humans survived for thousands of years without the food pyramid, and we believe we can continue to do so. What informs what you choose to eat?
Cyndi advocates for the use of vitalism and anthropology to inform our diet: humans survived for thousands of years without the food pyramid, and we believe we can continue to do so. What informs what you choose to eat?...
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Join Rebecca Topham and develop lifelong relationships with the experts, speakers and members of The Nutrition Academy who can help you change your life. Who was your favourite expert in the Functional Nutrition course?
Join Rebecca Topham and develop lifelong relationships with the experts, speakers and members of The Nutrition Academy who can help you change your life. Who was your favourite expert in the Functional Nutrition course?...