We Have Our Health Priorities All Wrong
When the new QLD Chief Health Officer makes a priority in health that is not even a priority, the health of its citizens is doomed. Let me explain. Last September I had the chance to visit and work in an orphanage and community in Uganda. I was only there 5 days, but it gave me […]
Emotional Self-care: how to be a better version of yourself
Is it just me? Or is life sometimes just one huge challenge? How come we argue? Why do we have to put up with confrontations and people bad-mouthing or hurting us? How come we lose it and behave in ways we do not like within ourselves? Why do we self-sabotage, overeat or choose the wrong […]
Protein Powders – Not Just Another Supplement Story
For many years people have asked me what is the best protein powder on the market. I found this really hard to answer as I was dubious about many of them, especially considering most of them had high amounts of artificial ingredients, fillers, additives, colours, flavours and synthetic nutrients. When I did find a pure protein powder I was concerned as to how they were made.
Mental Health is Out of Control – Time To Change the Paradigm
In Australia between 6-8% of children and 5% of adults have ADHD. That’s 1 in 15 children are diagnosed with ADHD. It is thought that a significant number of people with ADHD in Australia remain undiagnosed. Why is this happening and what can we do?
Healthy Lunchbox Ideas
Is there really a healthy school lunch that tastes as good as a chip roll? Transcript from a 2008 interview ‘Bad’ food in kid’s lunch boxes traditionally give them hyperactivity, they don’t concentrate, they just muck up in class, that’s what we’ve known over the last 25 years. But traditional lunches that we ate 25, […]
Can We Stop the Aging Process?
Perspectives on Health and Aging Researchers at Queensland University are making strides in improving quality of life and preventing diseases like Alzheimer’s. They’ve uncovered the molecular secrets of aging in cells, shifting the perspective from randomness to predictability. Let’s pause here. I’d like to share how I view the body versus how scientists do. Neither […]
Flavours in Food and Vaping
I’ve been traveling for nearly 3 months now through different countries and continents. Food habits and diets of the different countries and areas are remarkably different. I noticed that in Eastern and Western Europe that the diet was filled with real food but as I made my way through some supermarkets, as opposed to the […]
Free Nutrition Advice on the Medicare System
The Dietitians of Australia believe that everyone diagnosed with diabetes should have free access to nutritional advice through the Medicare system, at least 7 visits a year, with an accredited Dietitian. I agree people, not just those with diabetes, need more information on nutrition. What may become a problem for dietitians is that they will […]
Climate Change, Weather, and Food.
Firstly, I want you to know that you are about to read an opinion piece. It’s about climate and this subject is highly polarising not just in the general public’s point of view but also in the science community. Why would I be writing about climate when I’m a nutritionist? Possibly because our farms and […]
The Cost of a Degree
Recently I was talking to two young university graduates. Combined, these two students had a university debt of nearly half a million dollars. I was floored to say the least. They were both professionals capable of making good money and were working very hard with long hours to reduce the debt. Not everyone comes out with a university debt of that size, but talking to […]
Back on the Speaking Circuit
It’s been a hectic couple of weeks back on the speaking circuit with a series of library talks on the Sunshine Coast. It’s the greatest number of live talks I’ve done in the last couple of years and I must admit, I’ve really enjoyed them. It has been wonderful to reach beyond those who follow […]
What are Oxalates in Plants? Health Considerations
I was taught from a young age to listen to my body. If it whispers, it’s best to listen because if you ignore the whispers, it will eventually get louder until you can no longer ignore the pain or inflammation associated with a body that screams at you. It wasn’t until my 50’s […]
Liposomal Nutrient Delivery – Is It Just A Gimmick?
The Nutrition Academy gathers students from all over the world and from all walks of life. The most consistent quality possessed by the students and graduates is their thirst for knowledge about health and nutrition and their incessant inquisitive minds. Recently one of the students asked the following question: “I’m seeing many naturopaths and nutritionists […]
Ketogenic State – Panacea for Many Modern Diseases?
Recently I was on the Gold Coast for a three-day conference called Low Carb Down Under. I’ve listened to parts of this conference online for many years, but this was the first time that I attended. We had a stand for The Nutrition Academy at the expo and as the conference proceeded, we realised the […]
The Humble Mushroom
Love them or hate them, the humble mushroom is an explosion of goodness and a tasty versatile ingredient! According to the Australian Mushroom Growers’ Association and Harvard’s School of Public Health, mushrooms are not a plant or an animal food, they are type of fungus containing substance called ergosterol. Ergosterol is comparable in structure to […]
Mental Health – It’s Complex!
Mental health is not just a hot topic, it’s a massive issue that isn’t going away any time soon. In fact, the mental health crisis seems to be getting worse not better. It’s a huge issue to tackle as an individual, a community and a country. So, what can we do about it? How can […]
Cyndi’s Summit Wrap-Up 2022
The Nutrition Summit 2022 was put on by The Nutrition Academy at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa Kingscliff over the last weekend in July. The event, by all accounts was a huge success! On the Friday of the summit, I spent a day with my students and graduates talking about their future, then in the […]
Boost Your Immune System This Winter
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 colds and flu this winter by having a stronger immune system. If you are run down, stressed and getting caught up in a busy lifestyle, […]
