Category: Education

We Have Our Health Priorities All Wrong

Cyndi O'Meara March 5, 2026 No Comments

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…

Emotional Self-care: how to be a better version of yourself

Guest Writer September 30, 2025 No Comments

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…

Protein Powders – Not Just Another Supplement Story

Cyndi O'Meara July 31, 2025 No Comments

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…

Mental Health is Out of Control – Time To Change the Paradigm

Cyndi O'Meara June 25, 2025 No Comments

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…

Healthy Lunchbox Ideas

Cyndi O'Meara February 12, 2025 No Comments

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,…

Can We Stop the Aging Process?

Cyndi O'Meara November 28, 2024 No Comments

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…

Flavours in Food and Vaping

Cyndi O'Meara October 24, 2024 No Comments

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…

Free Nutrition Advice on the Medicare System

Cyndi O'Meara October 17, 2024 No Comments

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…

Climate Change, Weather, and Food.

Cyndi O'Meara October 10, 2024 No Comments

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…

The Cost of a Degree

Cyndi O'Meara September 17, 2024 No Comments

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…

Back on the Speaking Circuit

Cyndi O'Meara May 18, 2023 No Comments

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…

What are Oxalates in Plants? Health Considerations

Cyndi O'Meara February 9, 2023 No Comments

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…

Liposomal Nutrient Delivery – Is It Just A Gimmick?

Cyndi O'Meara January 11, 2023 No Comments

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…

Ketogenic State – Panacea for Many Modern Diseases?

Cyndi O'Meara November 30, 2022 No Comments

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 Humble Mushroom

Guest Writer September 13, 2022 No Comments

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…

Mental Health – It’s Complex!

Guest Writer September 7, 2022 No Comments

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…

Cyndi’s Summit Wrap-Up 2022

Cyndi O'Meara August 9, 2022 No Comments

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…

Boost Your Immune System This Winter

Cyndi O'Meara June 14, 2022 No Comments

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…