Category: Functional Nutrition Consultant

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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…
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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…
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Oxalates and Plants

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…
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What is 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…
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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…
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Referencing – Why it is 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…
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22 Myth of Modern Diet and Nutrition

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…
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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…
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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…
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Nutrition is one very important part of a whole, healthy and happy life. Once you have developed a healthy body, you are able to pursue true wellness. What does wellness mean to you?

Nutrition is one very important part of a whole, healthy and happy life. Once you have developed a healthy body, you are able to pursue true wellness. What does wellness mean to you? ...

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'Low calorie' doesn't inherently mean healthy, and if you leave behind essential nutrient groups, you will suffer.

`Low calorie` doesn`t inherently mean healthy, and if you leave behind essential nutrient groups, you will suffer. ...

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The Functional Nutrition course isn't just about being told nutrition facts, it's about developing critical thinking and research skills so you can continue to understand and discover the truth as the nutrition and food industry evolves.

The Functional Nutrition course isn`t just about being told nutrition facts, it`s about developing critical thinking and research skills so you can continue to understand and discover the truth as the nutrition and food industry evolves. ...

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Here's the ingredients from last week's vegan 'food'. Do these ingredients sound better for you, the planet and animals?

Here`s the ingredients from last week`s vegan `food`. Do these ingredients sound better for you, the planet and animals? ...

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Learn the foundations of everything you can do for a happy, healthy life with The Nutrition Academy. Learn about the study pathways at the academy on our website.⁠
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Learn the foundations of everything you can do for a happy, healthy life with The Nutrition Academy. Learn about the study pathways at the academy on our website.⁠

↳ follow the link in our bio⁠
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Hear Cyndi and Brogan present their stories about nurturing and regenerating the Changing Habits farm and enjoy a tour of Cyndi's gardens, chickens, and more! Plus, enjoy refreshments and home-cooked lunch. Take this opportunity and snap up one of the limited spots at the Changing Habits farm tour.⁠
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Hear Cyndi and Brogan present their stories about nurturing and regenerating the Changing Habits farm and enjoy a tour of Cyndi`s gardens, chickens, and more! Plus, enjoy refreshments and home-cooked lunch. Take this opportunity and snap up one of the limited spots at the Changing Habits farm tour.⁠

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As your knowledge and mind changes, so will your world. Make sure to put action to the new thoughts you have to improve your life and the life of others.

As your knowledge and mind changes, so will your world. Make sure to put action to the new thoughts you have to improve your life and the life of others. ...

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Evolutionarily, anxiety has a place in our bodies, but not every day, and not all the time. If you're constantly struggling with anxiety, try slowing life down and doing something anathema to the sensation of running from a tiger!

Evolutionarily, anxiety has a place in our bodies, but not every day, and not all the time. If you`re constantly struggling with anxiety, try slowing life down and doing something anathema to the sensation of running from a tiger! ...

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If you're like Jasmin and looking for a way to improve your mental health, physical health, knowledge, critical thinking and research skills, try The Nutrition Academy. Head to our website to learn more!⁠
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If you`re like Jasmin and looking for a way to improve your mental health, physical health, knowledge, critical thinking and research skills, try The Nutrition Academy. Head to our website to learn more!⁠

↳ follow the link in our bio⁠
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Whether you're pursuing veganism for your health, for animal welfare or for the planet, we can surely all agree that these products are not the better option than real food. ⁠
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Keen to see the ingredients on this 'food?'. Keep an eye out!

Whether you`re pursuing veganism for your health, for animal welfare or for the planet, we can surely all agree that these products are not the better option than real food. ⁠

Keen to see the ingredients on this `food?`. Keep an eye out!
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We really wanted to share this message with our students because, like Cyndi, many of you may face push back from people who don't understand what you're striving for. Historically, strides in science have come about from people pushing the boundaries of what is known and accepted already. Keep going with what you're doing!

We really wanted to share this message with our students because, like Cyndi, many of you may face push back from people who don`t understand what you`re striving for. Historically, strides in science have come about from people pushing the boundaries of what is known and accepted already. Keep going with what you`re doing! ...

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