The Amino Solution

09/01/2026

🚨 BIG nutrition news! 🚨
Have you seen the brand-new 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines released this week?

I might be Australian 🇦🇺, but let’s be real….what happens in the U.S. shapes nutrition conversations around the world. And while opinions are definitely mixed, I genuinely think this update is a huge step in the right direction 🙌

Here’s what’s new and exciting in the update:

✨ Whole foods take centre stage: the guidelines now push Americans to prioritise real, minimally processed foods over ultra-processed packaged products, which is a powerful public health shift. 
💪 Protein gets a boost: daily protein recommendations have been increased, and protein now plays a bigger role at every meal. 
🥑 Healthy fats are back: full-fat dairy and nutrient-dense fats (like olive oil and other whole-food fat sources) are highlighted rather than just low-fat options. 
🚫 Added sugar and processed foods called out: the guidelines strongly discourage added sugar and foods with artificial ingredients. 
🥂 Alcohol advice changed: instead of specific limits, the guidance now simply encourages people to drink less overall. 

I need to add, however, that an individual’s eating regime is exactly that-individual- and what is appropriate for one may not be appropriate for another. Now to tackle Big Food companies and star/letter ratings with their misleading and dangerous marketing.

Change is happening… and it’s about time!

02/09/2025

Here I am! Stay tuned while I put the finishing touches on my business so that I can serve you best. If you’re a woman who experiences cravings, mood imbalances or sleep issues, or you’re battling weight that won’t budge despite every effort, reach out and let’s get to the root cause of your issues. Specialising in root cause analysis, neuro-nutrient therapy and with a holistic approach we can get to the bottom of your concerns. You’re not broken, you’ve just been unarmed!

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Congratulations Megan Urquhart, IFNCP, on earning the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP) Credential!

Based in sunny Brisbane, Australia, Megan is an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner who brings both expertise and lived experience to her practice. Having navigated hormonal chaos, chemical imbalance, and lipedema herself, she knows firsthand how overwhelming it can feel when your body just won’t respond the way it should.

Megan uses a functional and holistic approach grounded in neuro-nutrient therapy to help women rebalance their brain and body chemistry—so they can finally kick cravings, stabilize mood, sleep deeply, and regain energy and confidence. Her work is rooted in compassion, science, and the belief that healing is possible when we address the root cause.

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20/08/2025

Why does one biscuit lead to five? 🥴 Discover the hidden messages behind your cravings and how blood sugar impacts them. Don't miss out on the insights in our latest blog! https://wix.to/5CtigzG

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12/08/2025

A deep dive into how what we eat affects our mood, glucose and insulin’s role and those sneaky marketing tricks we need to know about before we enter the supermarket! ́al

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

Today I had the absolute pleasure presenting at L’Oréal Brisbane’s distribution centre to all their employees on the topic of Nutrition, Mood and wellbeing. Thanks to the amazing staff for welcoming me! ́al

29/01/2022

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