Evolve Nutrition and Health Solutions

07/12/2023

Love this...

The gift of shush....it's the gift that keeps on giving all year round, from generation to generation.

Little ears are listening. Little eyes are watching. If we are serious about interrupting the trans-generational impact of diet culture (which includes putting the brakes on appearance-related conversations) then let's start local. It's completely understandable that we greet people starting with their appearance - we mean well & this is how we've been socialised. AND we can't ignore that it sends strong messages to younger people about "how to greet people." Do we see younger kids doing it? Nope. And let's leave it like that as long as possible.

👉What to do/say instead:

There are a million other more interesting and kind ways to greet & speak with people that have nothing to do with appearance. One question I am often asked if when others - sometimes grandparents or families-in-law - comment on us, or our child's appearance. Comparisons are often the worst, particularly from sibling to sibling, or cousin to cousin (my clients tell me ALL THE TIME that this deeply impacted them as children so please try not to do this). If it's your in-laws, you might think about putting your partner to work in having the conversation with their family, awkward as that may be. Asking people ahead of time stops those heart-in-the-mouth moments where we might find ourselves either been too syrupy-sweet or a little too harsh. And let's just start with ourselves. Notice the urge to comment - on yourself or others. And either spread the shush, or consider what else to say....

And as for food? Please can we just enjoy it, call it what it is (food) and make our own choices rather than labelling it. Someone at the table will thank you.

14/05/2023

Today we celebrate all Mums and Motherly figures in our lives. Be sure to show a little extra love and appreciation to the special ones in your life today.

26/01/2023

Encouraging your child to ‘eat a rainbow’ is backed by the evidence and can start more well-rounded and positive conversations with them about foods.

31/10/2022

I highly recommend this course for any dietitians out there who want to or currently work in the Disability Sector - register for free for a limited time!

The Centre for Advanced Learning (CAL) is excited to bring you the Introduction to Disability and Inclusion for Dietitians Evergreen course. This course has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services to increase the capacity of dietitians to respond to the needs of peop...

12/04/2022

This was an amazing project to be part of! A wealth of knowledge from all around Australia, with a special focus on meal preparation and menu planning. Valuable texture modified recipes also included for this interested in this area.

07/02/2022

A new gym in Corrimal designed specifically for over 60's with a focus on functional fitness, supervision by qualified exercise physiologists - check them out if you're interested 😊

– Includes free one-on-one Initial Assessment and free week-12 Assessment with one of our Accredited Exercise Physiologists (normally priced at $180)

27/01/2022

Some interesting facts about RAT's - having just had one of my kids test negative with a RAT but receiving a positive PCR result I found it particularly interesting...

21/07/2021

We have been so protected from Covid-19 here in Australia. This is just a glimpse of what the world has seen, the psychological effects of which will be enormous no doubt for those who were carers, let alone survivors whose health will never be the same...
Please get vaccinated, make your appointment as soon as you can.

17/07/2021

Love this story! I'd love to see the longer term impacts of this program - let's hope it stays around long enough to be evaluated!

Local kids are reaching for strawberries instead of chocolate bars and can barely wait to leave the store before polishing off a punnet

04/07/2021

I love this quick 'think like a scientist' tutorial!

06/05/2021

As we head into winter and get less sun exposure food sources of Vitamin D are an important way to boost your vitamin D levels

https://www.instagram.com/p/CN9n7IGrY37/?igshid=1qw737vnewy90

09/02/2021

I sometimes forget about the humble prune - yum!!

Prunes are simply dried plums - they are now sometimes sold under that name as it sounds a little posher! But don't let semantics turn you off, these dried fruits are particularly nutritious.

Many of the nutrients found in plums survive the drying process and are therefore concentrated in the prune. As a result they have an impressive antioxidant rating and contain a number of different polyphenols with benefits ot health.

They are perhaps best known for their ability to promote regularity and as a treatment for constipation. This can be attributed to their high fibre content which both add bulk to intestinal contents, promoting movement through the gut, and by providing fuel to the bacteria present in the colon. This is turn promotes healthy bacterial fermentation and good gut health.

Prunes are a good source of vitamin K, essential for healthy blood clotting, and potassium, important for blood pressure control.

Enjoy them in your breakfast bowl, with custard as a kid-friendly dessert, in smoothies, baking, sliced into grain dishes like couscous or pilaf, or on their own as a snack with a handful of nuts.