Category: Health

Losing Weight ≠ Getting Healthy

I was at a party recently. There were many women there around my age. This is the time when the middle-age spread sets in, and for many at the party,…
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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,…
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Never Give Up On Your Dreams

A 41-year-old dream just came true… In 1983, frustrated by my degree in Dietetics I got on my bike and went to the beach near my university. I had dreams…
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Cost of Living and Health

As the cost of living goes up many people take short cuts, but when it comes to health this is where we should place more emphasis and reduce costs somewhere…
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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…
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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…
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Glutamine; Hoax or Healer?

I’ve been in the nutrition world far too long to see a new supplement trend on TikTok and become a best seller not to be a little suspicious as to…
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Does Organic Mean Nutrient Rich?

Before I talk about what I don’t like about certified organic foods, it’s important that you know that I do support this industry. Despite some of the Australian organic standards…
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Ultra-Processed Foods Can Be Good For You?

Not all ultra-processed foods are made for you? I'm a little perplexed by this statement as in their references are there multiple studies showing the relationship between increased consumption of…
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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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It is a phenomenon for humans to find novelty and newness inspiring. This 'temporal interruption' of the daily drudge inspires us to change our life, but you can change your life in any way and any time you want. You have the power over your own life, not the flip of a calendar.

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You may think the food you ate or the way you lived five years ago should not have an effect on how you live now, but unfortunately the body is too clever for that. This is one reason why consistency of good habits and good health is even more important than perfection or fad diets.

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Foraging is an amazing skill that many people should learn for a variety of reasons. Have you had much experience with 'living off the land'?

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You've probably been thinking about or trying to meet your New Year's Resolutions. Before you commit (for a month) to going to the gym 5 times a week, learn more about how exercise impacts you at this phase of your life.

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It's happening! For those of our community who live on the Sunshine Coast, or are able to travel from South-East Queensland, Cyndi will be talking in the library. Join her at this amazing real food workshop at any of the dates and libraries outlined in the post. Book your ticket via the link in our bio.⁠
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Take some time this weekend to reflect on the past and make plans for the future, then take steps towards your future. Don't spend all of 2026 stuck in the past, and use it only to to propel you through the future.

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Vitalism is the foundation of our courses at The Nutrition Academy. What does vitalism mean to you?

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Looking for a way to change your life and improve your health? Join us at The Nutrition Academy to learn new things, and take control of your own well-being. ⁠
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Did you know grounding works on concrete, too? With that knowledge, there's no excuse to miss out on this amazing rejuvenating practice.

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From us to you, we hope you've had a great 2025 and will have a great 2026!

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Hey everyone, we'll be taking a short break over the next couple weeks. You'll see Cyndi here again from the 5th of January! You can still enrol in any courses during this time, and if you send any inquiries through we will get back to you, though we appreciate your patience if there's a delay!

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