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 […]
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 […]
What is Andropause?
Men’s Menopause – Andropause Turning 40 is something we can’t avoid! There are a lot of changes happening in a man’s body at this point, particularly with hormones. Unfortunately, getting old is associated with changes in the HPG (hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal) axis which links to andropause/male menopause [1]. This means is that the body is not […]
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 […]
Be the change you want to see in the world this Mother’s Day
Have we lost our way as mothers? Being a mum for the first time is a daunting process, and it doesn’t get any easier as the next lot of siblings arrive. As mothers, we have the ability to change the trajectory of not only our own children but the world. We for the most part […]
Easter is a time to nourish your family with food and love
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 are my greatest joys. This is also a time for me to nourish my family, not make them sick with ultra-processed foods, like commercial chocolate […]
Let’s talk all about synthetic biology – a synthetic route to natural
What is Synthetic Biology? 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 supply. This science behind synthetic biology is not new. Insulin, the life-saving medication required for people with type 1 diabetes, is […]
Where can I start my nutrition learning journey?
I was sent in a question on my website that I would like to share with you as I feel many others would like to know the answer as well. Q: I’m interested in learning more about nutrition, food and our bodies. I was wondering whether you could recommend any courses to study, websites, groups […]
Why is Referencing So Important?
Why is Referencing So Important Many students I speak to find the referencing side of their assignments and articles challenging. They are wondering if they are formatting the reference list and citing sources correctly. They feel frustrated that so much importance is placed on referencing data in the correct manner. We know that it is […]
Meet The Seed Cycle: Natural Hormone Balance For Women
Meet The Seed Cycle: Natural Hormone Balance For Women The Seed Cycle is a small Australian business with a big mission of helping women feel their best, every day. All great things that bloom start with a small seed, and for our founder Melissa Kovacevic, this was planted at her wellness clinic, Functional Health Canberra. Melissa […]
Meet a Graduate- Melissa Kovacevic
My mission is to educate and inspire others to live an optimal healthy life.
Educating Children About Real Food – A Graduate’s Perspective
In this blog we feature an amazing graduate who is making an impact in her local schools and sporting communities, Over to you Rebecca ,,,, “It’s almost 12 months to the day where I had escaped the Victorian Winter for a week of warmth on the Sunshine Coast. I sat in an apartment and submitted […]
Meet A Graduate – Cheryl Stevens
We love hearing how our Functional Nutritional Academy students found the course and how they were able to integrate it into their lives, Over to you Cheryl… “My passion for health was ignited after the death of my mother in 2009. My faith in medical professionals was shaken. I became a detective, believing nothing and […]
Why A ‘Recovering Dietitian’ Found The Urge To Study Functional Nutrition
We often hear from people who ask us what the difference is between The Nutrition Academy courses and a degree based dietician course. Below is an account from a ‘recovering dietician’ who chose to study Functional Nutrition after she completed her degree…. over to you Marnie. How The Nutrition Academy’s Functional Nutrition course is different from […]
Meet A Graduate – Rebecca Warke
We love hearing how our Functional Nutritional Academy students found the course and how they were able to integrate it into their lives, Over to you Rebecca… “Being a single mum of two kids and juggling part-time work as a Police Officer, creating a new health coaching business and maintaining my own health and fitness, […]
Meet A Graduate- Melinda Blundell from Emu Wellness
Making gut healing and nourishing food easy and delicious for the everyday person is what I’m passionate about. Since graduating from the Functional Nutrition Course I have especially loved running live interactive workshops in my Western Sydney community on fermenting and gluten-free wholefood cooking. It is an honour to be sharing my story, passion, tips […]
