We Have Our Health Priorities All Wrong
When the new QLD Chief Health Officer makes a priority in health that is not…
The Nutrition Academy Graduate’s Testimony
I threw sugar and white bread out of my pantry 34 years ago. As young ones, my kids loved going to Grandma’s because she’d have biscuits or cake, and sometimes a lolly for them. I would smile, and felt it was what we did every day, not occasionally that upheld our family health. Aunty Eunice (mum’s sister) was the family health fanatic and constantly shared her ideas about what was good for us- everything from dandelion tea to fresh caught salmon from the Rakaia River in the south. I loved our discussions.
My quest for good food continued – I was never convinced the meat and 3 veg concept was the way to optimum health and continued varying the dinner options with more veg, less meat, no packaged products. Growing my own veg garden made sure we ate spray free veg and herbs. I seem to have a keen green touch.
For years I did a big job in the business arena with constant high-stress levels. I allowed this time to water down my healthy efforts, worsening the hormone imbalance, irritable bowel syndrome, and eventually drove myself into adrenal fatigue. My weight was out of control. A shopping trip to Sydney ended in tears. The realisation that something had to change was overwhelming. I reviewed my diet and eliminated store made breads and dairy. I prepared meals with whole foods, ate no numbers, reduced coffee and wine. And started moving. Everyday 30 minutes walk, some big gym sessions and yoga.
I dug deep, worked on my belief system, returned to my true self, and changed my career path. I transformed my body, losing 22 kilograms, down from dress size 18 to10, over 15 months. My family encouraged me to share my story with others – to help people to achieve their ideal weight. I’ve realised my heart’s desire runs deeper. It’s the sickness, unwellness and inflammatory disease with people that disturbs me the most. And the craziest thing is – I’ve learned what I always suspected- it’s about what we eat.
I searched for sound knowledge from a credible organisation that supported my own philosophy – whole food, and holistic wellbeing, going to the root cause of disease and symptoms presented. I completed a Functional Nutrition Academy course in nutrition and will continue to study the gut microbiome with the Academy.
My life journey leads me to a place I call home – growing, eating, healing!
Share with us below a time you achieved a goal and you noticed a difference to who you were rather than just how you lived or how your environment looked.
If you read an ingredient list and see a hydrolysed ingredient, now you know! It`s very commonly found as protein powders and supplements, but can be used to enhance food flavours, too.
How has The Nutrition Academy changed your life? Let us know below.
Vanilla flavour is delicious, and an iconic element of many classic Australian bakes (vanilla slice, anyone?), however as vanilla becomes more expensive and harder to cultivate, many companies are turning to fake (and natural is included in that) vanilla to keep costs low. Do you know how to identify flavour vs flavourings?
We`re working with Changing Habits Farm to bring this amazing opportunity to you, including our life-changing Functional Nutrition Essentials course.
What’s included:
✨ 2 nights at @thecattlemanscottage at The Changing Habits Farm
✨A private farm tour with Brogan, head farmer at the @changinghabitsfarm
✨A produce box from the farm during your stay
✨Functional Nutrition Essentials course valued at $2,000
✨ @foragedforyou_ blends: Mothers Blend, Zinc & Magnesium
✨ @glasswholefoods : collagen, gelatin, dreamy blend, immunity wishes, and mountain greens
The retreat itself will be transformative: three days on the farm, nourishing food, movement, workshops, connection, and space to reset your mind, body, and spirit. 🌿
Book your ticket now to enter. Click the link in bio or head to www.changinghabitsfarm.com to secure your ticket!
If you`re a graduate of The Nutrition Academy who has successfully started your own business, big or small, we want to hear about it! Shoot us an email or a DM and let us know all about it. We love to share the success of our community to lift everyone`s spirits and to answer the question, `what else is possible?`.
Cyndi has been a major advocate for looking beyond marketing terms like low fat, low calorie, or high protein, and skipping the `nutrition` label in favour of reading the ingredients list: doing so will give you insight into how the food will actually impact your body, as food carries information to your body.
It`s amazing how much insight we can get into the human body and how it can open our eyes to the impacts of diet and lifestyle on wellbeing.
Part of what makes The Nutrition Academy so special is how hard we work WITH our students to give them the best experience possible and to help them succeed. How have we helped you succeed at The Nutrition Academy?
Eggs are a great option for people looking to up their problem, snack smartly or tide their hungry bellies over until dinner. Boiled eggs are a great option for school lunches, too!
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Can you believe it`s as simple as getting out into the sun, breathing fresh air, drinking clean, filtered water and eating natural foods? Forget pills, rigid routines, hour-long HIIT sessions, and bingeing superfoods. Just follow the fundamentals for good health.
