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?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Food Security and Nourishment. There is a way.
Pictures depicting empty shelves in supermarkets sent to me by friends and stories on social media showing more empty shelves do not put a great deal of trust in food security during current times. Whether it is because of COVID restrictions, floods or fire it doesn’t really matter, it’s time to take control back of […]
When is a fruit or vegetable not a fruit or vegetable?
Last week I went to visit my brother in The Blue Mountains. Every day we hiked the glorious walks of the area, my favourite was the Grand Canyon track. It was a wonderful week. My brother likes to eat like me; quality real foods made from scratch with the family surrounding the dinner table. I […]
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 […]
Should I Do a Nutrition Degree through Formal Education?
I was talking with Alison this morning, a person that I see at the local coffee shop each day. Every morning, she is busily studying for an exam or preparing an assignment. She is a single mum of four and on occasion comes to our breathing/meditation group. Alison usually gets to the coffee shop before […]
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 […]
Stuart Gough – First student to complete the Microbiome Course
“You will absolutely love the Microbiome Course as critical-thinking again challenges beliefs and questions everything including the future direction of Health. If you are truly passionate about wellness, longevity and crave more understanding of the human body, then go with your gut-feeling!” Stuart completed the Functional Nutrition Course in December 2015 getting through the […]
Meet Study Buddy Graduates- Ros and Shona
When Cyndi announced Changing Habits would be offering a nutrition course we jumped at the chance. This was our opportunity to learn how nutrition nurtures the body and how we could keep ourselves and our families healthy utilising a vitalistic approach. This was not a career decision as we are both entrenched in our own […]
Meet A Graduate: Annwen Candy
As a Functional Nutrition Academy Graduate I have taken my first group through the First Steps to Change program, implemented a First Steps to Cultured Foods workshop and have a second one lined up as a part of a community building project run through a library. The skills and knowledge I have gained throughout the 12 […]
Meet a Graduate: Elspeth Haswell-Smith of Food for Life Coaching
Cyndi O’Meara has put together an amazing education program that suits the needs of individuals eager to learn more about health and wellness. This program is also a great pathway for professionals to continue building their knowledge of nutrition to pass onto their clientele.
Why Study Nutrition and Become a Functional Nutrition Consultant?
A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by a Chiropractor in Sydney asking me to send Changing Habits Education graduates his way. He wanted someone in his clinic who could teach his patients how to source, prepare and eat a diet based on real food rather than packaged foods.
