Sydney Low Carb Specialists

01/01/2026

Make getting outside a priority everyday - rain, hail or shine. Do it by yourself, do it with your family, do it with friends. Make. It. Happen.

If you need tips or ideas on how to do this, then have a look at

31/12/2025

It’s as predictable as it is cringe: Don’t fall for new years resolutions. ALDI isnt motivating you, it is using predatory marketing.

Real change doesn’t come from sale flyers. It comes from putting in place achieveable and sustainable steps to reach long-term goals.

30/12/2025

While in Melbourne, I finally got to check out the famous Regretless low-carb café — and wow!

The food was phenomenal. I had the chicken kimchi waffle followed by the chocolate lava cake … both absolutely delicious.

A true sign of a great café? You can order anything off the menu knowing it’s supporting your health rather than undoing it. I left feeling full, satisfied, and energised — no food coma 20 minutes later, no sugar crashes, just steady energy right through to the next meal.

This is the magic of eating whole, unprocessed food without big insulin spikes — nourishing, satisfying, and genuinely joyful.

Fantastic food, fantastic staff.

I only had one regret - Not having enough time in Melbourne to make it out to their sister restaurant, Regretless Templestowe.

Hoping to get one more visit in at the city cafe tomorrow with the whole family !

Dr Deepa

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas!
The SLCS Elf gifted us a water carbonator.

This is a great alternative for a fancy water drink especially if you rarely or don't drink alcohol and don't drink softdrinks The kids call it fizzy water and it tastes great with a sqeeze of lime or lemon too. We don't advocate drinking sparkling water everyday because of potential issues with dental health and nutrient absorption but this will work well for occasional use e.g. as a drink option when entertaining or for a special dinner at home.

24/12/2025

🎄And that's a wrap on 2025. Our team is heading off for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We re-open on Monday, 12th January 2026. 🎄

22/12/2025

19/12/2025

Dr Salcedo discusses the strong association between trauma and endometriosis pain. While not stating that trauma causes endometriosis, she highlights a strong association supported by literature.

- Trauma can keep the nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight

- Ongoing stress may affect glucose, immunity and insulin

- Links with the gut–brain axis and gut dysbiosis

- Studies show high rates of trauma in women with endometriosis

- A sensitised nervous system can amplify pain, even with mild disease

- Trauma-informed care (e.g. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) may support pain management alongside medical treatment

🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8S82z772wA

18/12/2025

Nourishing food is critical to healing and repair. Have you ever successfully requested a ketogenic or low-carbohydrate therapeutic diet during a hospital admission, or for a loved one in a nursing home / assisted living facility — in Australia or elsewhere?
We're curious to hear about your experiences with hospital food and therapeutic diets.

Earlier this year, one of our patients contacted us after surgery in Poland. There was no request for special dietary requirements, yet the standard hospital food was amazing (see photos):
fresh meats, vegetables, salads, soups, generous natural fats — even a large chunk of 100% butter on the plate. All meals were cooked onsite.

12/12/2025

Wishing everyone a wonderful and healthy Christmas and New Years from our work family to yours!

We are so grateful to work with a dedicated and friendly team who always go above and beyond for our patients and community. It was great to get us all together for our annual end of year dinner . Thank you to in Norwest for your hospitality and delicious low carb, whole food - yes, you can have low carb Italian! 🥳

10/12/2025

Turns out… whole foods can be dangerous 😅
Especially when you’re rushing to peel a carrot for school lunches like you’re in the finals of MasterChef.
This time of year gets fast, busy, chaotic — but our hands (and vegetable peelers) would really prefer if we slowed down.

If life is speeding up, that’s your cue to slow yourself down. No deadline is worth a run-in with a kitchen tool!

08/12/2025

We can't wait to return to Bathurst, Orange and Dubbo in April 2026!

Bookings are open now for our Central West NSW Clinics - see Dr Alex Petrushevski or Dr Deepa Mahananda for your comprehensive consultation. Phone and speak with our lovely reception or send us an email at info@sydneylowcarb.com.au

07/12/2025

Great advice on smoothies . Perhaps try one of these to bridge away from watery smoothies:

1. Smoothie Bowls - Thick base (frozen avocado/cauliflower rice + berries + coconut cream), eaten with spoon, topped with nuts, seeds, coconut
2. Greek Yogurt Parfaits - Full-fat yogurt layered with minimal berries, lots of nuts/seeds, nut butter drizzle
3. Fruit & Protein Plates - Small fruit portions with generous high-fat dips (nut butter, cottage cheese, cream cheese), nuts, seeds, dark chocolate, cheese cubes
4. Chia Pudding - Chia seeds + coconut/full-fat milk (overnight), topped with berries, nuts, coconut
5. Avocado "Nice Cream" - Frozen avocado blended with cacao, served in bowl with toppings

Key principle: Eat with a spoon, not drink.

You're missing out on 3 of the 4 things that make fruit healthy.