Ward Nutrition - Dietitians

Ward Nutrition - Dietitians Ward Nutrition provides Nutrition & Dietetic consultations in Orange, Bathurst and via telehealth. APDs are trained to assess nutritional needs.

Phone 53431919 or bookonline at webpage wwww.wardnutrition.health Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) have the qualifications and skills to provide expert nutrition and dietary advice. We are university-qualified professionals that undertake ongoing training and education programs to ensure that we are most up-to-date and credible source of nutrition information. Claire and her team are Accredited Dietitians and Sports Dietitians. Our team has specialists Dietitians who can help you with a variety of dietary requirements . including: Weight loss/gain, Bariatric Surgery, FODMAPS, food intolerances, Sports Nutrition, Children and women's health issues including fertility, PCOS, Endometriosis along with chronic diseases, such as high cholesterol . They also assist people to manage health conditions and diseases using food as Medical Nutrition Therapy. APDs help treat a wide range of conditions including diabetes, heart disease, cancers, gastrointestinal diseases, food allergies, food intolerance’s, disordered eating as well as overweight and obesity. APDs can help with everyday healthy eating by translating scientific health and nutrition information into practical advice. APDs:

•Assess individual nutritional needs

•Develop personalised eating plans

•Develop medical nutrition therapy plans

•Deliver group nutrition education sessions

•Sort out nutrition fact from fiction

•Undertake nutrition and food research

•Train health care professionals

•Develop nutrition communications, programs and policies



Medicare rebares available via Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) referrals (ask your GP) Private Health insurance rebates also available

An impulse purchase after stopping into Coles to get milk - easily influenced by a half price sale 😂 So many of our clie...
11/03/2026

An impulse purchase after stopping into Coles to get milk - easily influenced by a half price sale 😂 So many of our clients love protein waters as an easy way to meet protein goals, especially for weight loss. I found this particular brand to be very sweet, but mixed with some soda water it’s fairly pleasant!

Some things to consider when choosing a protein product ⬇️
• Check to see if the drink is whey or collagen based - depending on your goals, one might be more beneficial
• Double check the high protein sneaky marketing! Some of the varieties in store had only ~10g protein per serve
• For those sensitive to dairy, protein waters will be a much better, but equally as convenient alternative to dairy based protein drinks!

So - what do you prefer? Protein waters, or dairy drinks? I think i’ll stick with the protein smoothies, or a protein powder in milk 😆

We are excited to announce we have a psychologist starting in our building; Allie Burgess from Ember Psychology! Allie ...
09/03/2026

We are excited to announce we have a psychologist starting in our building; Allie Burgess from Ember Psychology!

Allie offers a warm, supportive space for adolescents and adults to work through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life stressors. Allie, a Registered Psychologist, uses a strengths‑based and collaborative approach, tailoring therapy to each person’s goals and experiences. Her work is grounded in trauma‑informed care, with a strong focus on safety, trust, and empowerment. Drawing on evidence‑based approaches such as CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and EMDR, she supports meaningful insight, healing, and long‑term wellbeing. Allie will work alongside us all at Ward Nutrition to help support clients who require additional support.

She is available on Tuesdays and Fridays starting 24th MARCH. All bookings must be made via her webpage. Please welcome Allie...... https://www.emberpsychologyorange.com/

Meal Prep Monday – Dinner Edition!A good salad should actually keep you full. This Honey Mustard Apple Chicken Salad (us...
08/03/2026

Meal Prep Monday – Dinner Edition!

A good salad should actually keep you full. This Honey Mustard Apple Chicken Salad (using recipe) is a great example of how to build a salad that’s balanced, satisfying and practical for meal prep.

Honey Mustard Apple Chicken Salad (4 serves):
• 2 large chicken breasts
• 2-4 cups mixed lettuce (cos/rocket/spinach)
• 1 red apple, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup walnuts (optional)
• 60–80 g feta, crumbled

Honey Mustard Marinade:
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

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How to cook & prep:
Mix the marinade in a small bowl, then coat the chicken breast. Set aside for 10-15 minutes, or longer if time.

Prepare lettuce, apple, tomatoes and red onion.

Once marinated, heat the pan to medium, & cook until cooked through.

Divide lettuce between four containers, then top with chicken, apple, vegetables, feta and walnuts.

This meal works two ways:

🥗 Option 1 – Serve fresh:
Toss everything together with chicken just before serving for a crisp, flavour-balanced dinner.

🥗 Option 2 – Meal prep for the week:
Add avocado fresh if prepping more than 1–2 days ahead. Keeps well for up to 3–4 days.

We love this salad because it combines lean protein, fibre-rich vegetables, fruit for natural sweetness, and healthy fats from avocado and olive oil. It’s a good example of how salads can be balanced meals, not just a side dish!

We have had an amazing couple of days learning and reflecting at the Sydney RAVES course, on how we support people with ...
08/03/2026

We have had an amazing couple of days learning and reflecting at the Sydney RAVES course, on how we support people with their relationship with food.

Meaningful change rarely comes from nutrition advice alone, it comes from understanding the patterns, behaviours and habits that shape the way we eat.

If you’re looking for support with eating behaviours or your relationship with food, Claire & Ella have appointments available in Orange, Bathurst and via telehealth.

You can call the clinic or book through the link in our bio (no referral needed!)

P.S, If you’d like the podcast mentioned in the post, comment “podcast” and I’ll send you the link!

04/03/2026

Check the link in our bio to learn more about eating disorders recovery !

Meal Prep Monday – Dinner Edition!If you’re looking for a simple way to increase plant-based meals without overcomplicat...
01/03/2026

Meal Prep Monday – Dinner Edition!

If you’re looking for a simple way to increase plant-based meals without overcomplicating dinner, these shredded tofu tacos are an easy place to start. They’re flavour-packed, high in fibre, and come together quickly using mostly pantry staples.

Shredded Tofu & Black Bean Tacos (4 serves):
• 450 g firm tofu, drained and shredded
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
• tin black beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 small soft tortillas

Toppings (as pictured):
• 1 cup charred corn
• 1 cup cucumber, sliced into matchsticks
• 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced
• ½ red onion, finely sliced
• 1 avocado, diced
• Handful fresh coriander
• Salsa

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How to cook & prep:
Drain and shred the tofu using a box grater or crumble with your hands. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the tofu with taco seasoning, tomato paste and soy sauce until lightly golden and fragrant. Stir through black beans and cook until heated through.

Char the corn in a hot pan until slightly caramelised. Prepare the fresh toppings while the tofu cooks.

Warm tortillas just before serving.

This meal works two ways:

🌮 Option 1 – Serve fresh:
Assemble warm tortillas with the tofu mixture and layer with corn, vegetables, avocado and salsa for a balanced, colourful dinner.

🌮 Option 2 – Prep ahead:
Store the tofu and bean mixture separately from the toppings. Reheat the filling and assemble fresh each night. Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

We like this meal because it provides plant protein from tofu and legumes, fibre from beans and vegetables, and healthy fats from avocado — supporting satiety and overall dietary variety across the week.

CELEBRATING 3 YEARS OF NADIA 🎉 This month we are celebrating 3 amazing years of Nadia Fathinia at Ward Nutrition💚 Over...
25/02/2026

CELEBRATING 3 YEARS OF NADIA 🎉

This month we are celebrating 3 amazing years of Nadia Fathinia at Ward Nutrition💚

Over this time, Nadia has become a highly valued member of our team, known for her strong commitment, professionalism and genuine passion for helping children, adolescents and adults. She provides support for feeding challenges and fussy eating in both adults and children, works closely with clients experiencing nutritional issues and eating disorders, and has a special interest in gut health (earning her the affectionate nickname “the poo doctor”from many families 💩😄).

Nadia also helps many clients navigate weight loss medications safely and effectively, and plays a key role in our bariatric service, supporting people before and after surgery to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Nadia, your dedication to improving the health and wellbeing of the people you work with is truly appreciated, and we are so grateful to have you as part of the Ward Nutrition team.

Join us in congratulating Nadia on this wonderful milestone in the comments below 💬✨

These Chicken Noodle Bowls are a great make-ahead option — full of flavour, balanced, and tastes better the longer it ke...
23/02/2026

These Chicken Noodle Bowls are a great make-ahead option — full of flavour, balanced, and tastes better the longer it keeps!

Chicken Noodle Bowls (4 serves):
• 200 g rice noodles
• 500 g chicken breast
• 1 cucumber, chopped
• 1–2 cups Rainbow Shredded Coleslaw (beetroot + carrot mix)
• ¼ cup spring onion, thinly sliced
• 20 g crushed peanuts
• ½ chilli, finely sliced (optional)

Chicken seasoning:
• ½ tbsp paprika
• ½ tbsp garlic powder
• ½ tbsp onion powder
• ½ tbsp brown sugar
• Pinch cayenne (optional)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• Salt and pepper
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

Dressing:
• ¼ cup Greek yoghurt
• ¼ cup sweet chilli sauce
• 1 tbsp sriracha or Tabasco
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• Juice of 1 lime

How to cook & prep:
Cook the rice noodles according to packet instructions (approximately 8 minutes), then drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.

Coat the chicken thighs in the spices, soy sauce and olive oil. Cook over medium heat until golden and cooked through, then rest and slice.

While the chicken cooks, prepare the cucumber, spring onion and coleslaw mix. Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.

Divide noodles, chicken and vegetables into four containers. Store the dressing separately and add just before serving to keep the noodles fresh and the peanuts crunchy. Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

We love this meal prep because of its balance of carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats, alongside plenty of colour and texture. It’s satisfying, easy to customise, and makes weekday dinners significantly easier.

20/02/2026

😍veges can taste delicious… stir fried with garlic and your sauce of choice eg soy sauce, tomato basil or Pesto….

At Ward Nutrition, we are incredibly proud to support multiple aged care services in the Central West with dietetics - i...
19/02/2026

At Ward Nutrition, we are incredibly proud to support multiple aged care services in the Central West with dietetics - including with staff education & training. This week, Dietitian Ella provided training sessions to Residential Aged Care, Benjamin Short Grove on the newly changed Aged Care Standards around food and nutrition, and how we all have a role in supporting autonomy, choice, and dignity within the dining experience.

We’re on the lookout for a warm, organised, and proactive Admin Support person to join the Ward Nutrition team in a key ...
16/02/2026

We’re on the lookout for a warm, organised, and proactive Admin Support person to join the Ward Nutrition team in a key front-of-house and admin role (20–24 hours per week).

You’ll be a big part of creating a welcoming experience for our clients and supporting our dietitians behind the scenes to keep the clinic running smoothly.

While experience with Medicare and NDIS is a bonus, the two things we value most are a great attitude and a willingness to learn. If you’re someone who enjoys helping others, takes initiative, and likes being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

This role will suit someone seeking flexible part-time work in a friendly healthcare environment.

Meal Prep Monday - Dinner Edition! This sushi bowl is a great midweek dinner or make-ahead option — all the flavors of s...
15/02/2026

Meal Prep Monday - Dinner Edition!

This sushi bowl is a great midweek dinner or make-ahead option — all the flavors of sushi in a simple bowl that’s easy to prep and perfect for busy nights.

Sushi bowls (4 serves):
• 2 cups cooked sushi rice
• 500–600 g chicken breast, cooked in teriyaki sauce
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 cups carrot, pickled or lightly quick-pickled
• 4 sheets nori, finely sliced or torn
• Small drizzle sriracha mayo
• Optional: sesame seeds, spring onion

How to cook & prep:
Cook the rice and allow to cool slightly. Pan-fry or bake the chicken in teriyaki sauce until cooked through, then slice. Prepare the cucumber and pickled carrot while everything cooks.

This meal works two ways:
🥗Option 1 - Cook once, eat fresh:
Serve warm rice and chicken straight away, then top with avocado, pickled vegetables, nori and a drizzle of sriracha mayo for an easy dinner.
🥗Option 2 - Meal prep for the week:
Portion rice, chicken and vegetables into four containers and store in the fridge. Add avocado, nori and sriracha mayo just before eating to keep everything fresh. The chicken and rice reheat well, making this an easy grab-and-go dinner.

We love this dinner because of its great balance of carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats, with plenty of colour and texture. It’s simple, satisfying, and easy to customise based on what you have at home.

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Orange, NSW
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Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) have the qualifications and skills to provide expert nutrition and dietary advice. We are university-qualified professionals that undertake ongoing training and education programs to ensure that we are most up-to-date and credible source of nutrition information. Ward Nutrition Dietitians; Claire Ward and Sarah McDermott are two APD with 20yrs of experience. Claire in an Accredited Sports Dietitians trained at the AIS Canberra and is a preferred referral partner for the Butterfly Foundation as she is ACFED trained and is happy to provide nutritional support to those with disordered eating patterns.

Ward Nutrition dietitians also specialise in Weight loss, Bariatric Surgery, FODMAPS and food intolerances, Sports Nutrition, Children and women's health including fertility, IVF and women's health issues such as endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian disease. along with chronic diseases, such as high cholesterol and Diabetes. If you would like an appointment, we do offer skype, phone consults and one-on-one, please phone us on 5301 6435.

Claire and Sarah also do menu reviews for schools, child care centres and nursing homes. We are happy to come to your place of work and do talks, workshops or presentations on your chosen topic. Please phone and a individual quote will be given.

WHAT IS A DIETITIAN? APDs are trained to assess nutritional needs. They also assist people to manage health conditions and diseases using food as Medical Nutrition Therapy. APDs help treat a wide range of conditions including diabetes, heart disease, cancers, gastrointestinal diseases, food allergies, food intolerance’s, disordered eating as well as overweight and obesity. APDs can help with everyday healthy eating by translating scientific health and nutrition information into practical advice. APDs: •Assess individual nutritional needs •Develop personalised eating plans •Develop medical nutrition therapy plans •Deliver group nutrition education sessions •Sort out nutrition fact from fiction •Undertake nutrition and food research •Train health care professionals •Develop nutrition communications, programs and policies Bulk-billing available via Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) referrals (ask your GP) Private Health insurance rebates also available