Highlands Nutrition

04/11/2025

International Stress Awareness Week
Stress triggers the body’s “fight or flight” response, releasing hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. Prolonged stress can affect sleep, mood, and weight.
When stress is ongoing, it can lead to:
• Increased inflammation and weakened immune function
• Digestive issues such as bloating, nausea, or changes in appetite
• Disrupted sleep and fatigue
• Mood changes including anxiety, irritability, or low mood
• Cravings for high-sugar or high-fat foods & weight gain

Benefits of Good Nutrition - Balanced nutrition plays a key role in managing stress and supporting overall wellbeing. A healthy diet can:
• Stabilise blood sugar levels, helping to reduce mood swings and fatigue
• Support brain function with key nutrients like omega-3s, B vitamins, and magnesium
• Reduce inflammation through antioxidant-rich foods like fruits and vegetables
• Improve gut health, which influences mood and immunity
• Boost energy levels and resilience to stress

30/10/2025

These lovely ladies have spent several months in our Central Highlands region, especially Gemfields connecting with locals and researching our needs, and pushing for better services. On top of that they have come up with this cookbook - pls support their efforts.

29/10/2025

Apologies if you have received several notifications that we have updated our Profile Picture. After multiple attempts to get it to fit on both PC & Mobile versions I may have been getting a little grumpy. After I saw it may have notified you all every time, I got a LOT grumpy. Thank you for your patience - much appreciated.😀😂😂😂🥲

28/10/2025

Annette, our senior Dietitian has many years’ experience working with individuals with ADHD & their families to explore the role of interoception — the sense that helps us recognise internal body signals such as hunger, thirst, fullness, pain, or the need to use the bathroom.

For people with ADHD, interoception can influence how hunger and fullness cues are experienced. Difficulties in this area may lead to irregular eating patterns, such as going long periods without eating, overeating, or eating past the point of fullness. It can also contribute to impulsive eating or cravings driven by the brain’s need for dopamine.

We can assist with Education & Awareness, help establish Structure & Routine and give you Strategies for Mindful and Sensory eating habits.

21/10/2025

Some treatments can cause loss of appetite, taste changes, or difficulty eating, while others (like hormone therapy) can lead to weight gain. Balanced nutrition helps manage these changes and those shown below.

Maintain strength and energy: Cancer treatments or surgery can also drain energy. Good nutrition helps the body cope better and recover faster.

Support immune function: A balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants helps the immune system fight infection and heal tissues.

Improve treatment tolerance: Adequate nutrition can reduce side effects such as fatigue, nausea, and weight loss, allowing patients to stay on treatment schedules.

20/10/2025

14/10/2025

Unlock relief and vitality—see a dietitian to ease your menopause symptoms, boost your energy, balance your hormones, and optimise your nutrition for long-term wellbeing. This is Annabelle's passion area, book for a friendly & supportive chat.

14/10/2025

Join us for a relaxed yet informative session exploring the latest in diabetes management technology. There are many advantages
✅ Real-time insights – track your blood sugar levels anytime, anywhere.
✅ Less finger-pricking – enjoy greater comfort with continuous monitoring.
✅ Personalised data – smarter tools help you (and your healthcare team) make better decisions.
✅ Peace of mind – alerts and reminders keep you on track, day and night.
✅ More freedom – focus on living your life, not just managing diabetes.
Technology is helping people with diabetes take control like never before

10/10/2025

Today is International Mental Health Day & this week is QLD Mental Health week. Did you know food plays a powerful role in how we feel — both physically and emotionally? True the nutrients (or lack of them) in what we eat can directly influence our energy levels, mood, focus, and overall wellbeing. For more info give us a call 07 4881 1590.

09/10/2025

Join us for a relaxed yet informative session exploring the latest in diabetes management technology. There are many advantages
✅ Real-time insights – track your blood sugar levels anytime, anywhere.
✅ Less finger-pricking – enjoy greater comfort with continuous monitoring.
✅ Personalised data – smarter tools help you (and your healthcare team) make better decisions.
✅ Peace of mind – alerts and reminders keep you on track, day and night.
✅ More freedom – focus on living your life, not just managing diabetes.
Technology is helping people with diabetes take control like never before

02/10/2025