Carter Nutrition

27/02/2026

The skin is our largest organ 🤯 and sometimes it needs some extra love and support.

I often see patients in clinic, of all ages, with skin health concerns; eczema, acne etc.
After our consultation, I always love to bust out my SKIN HEALTH TOOLKIT to utilise some of my favourite nutrients and therapeutic supplements, to help facilitate healing.

The best way to heal the skin is to heal the gut!.
My top non-negotiables:
1️⃣ WATER! Flush and hydrate the skin and gut

2️⃣ Strain-specific probiotics (I use different probiotics for treating acne then I do to treat eczema; strain specificity matters)

3️⃣ Including more leafy greens; these are rich in nutrients our skin needs

4️⃣ Include more healthy fats; nuts/seeds/olive oils/fatty fish/avocado - these foods are anti-inflammatory and great for calming down angry skin

5️⃣ ZINC supplement; using the right kind of zinc for the patient is crucial. Zinc is our number one nutrient to help facilitate and speed up wound and skin healing (you already know how much I love zinc)

6️⃣ Including a beef liver supplement; is my favourite. Rich in all your B vitamins, zinc, vitamin A plus more - all needed for healthy skin repair and skin turnover. (Use the affiliate link in my bio and code CN10 for 10% off your first order)

Here's to healthy, happy skin, at any age.

26/02/2026

Fast food, Carter-style.

These turkey bánh mì burgers deliver quality protein for growth and focus, plus crunchy plants to support kids gut health and digestion. Ready in under 30 minutes, freezer-friendly, and easy to swap with chicken if that is what you have.

Fresh, fast, and family-approved.

Would your kids try this version? Tell me yes or no below 🍔

26/02/2026

08/02/2026

It’s rarely just one thing.

It’s the combo of:
• tummy troubles
• big emotions
• poor sleep
• low energy after school

This is usually a sign the body is asking for support, not more pressure.

If you’re not ready for 1:1 appointments, there are practical resources on my website you can explore anytime, including meal plans, guides, and blogs designed to make things feel simpler.

And if you are ready for personalised support, my clinic is based in Tamworth and I also work with families Australia-wide via Telehealth.

🔗 Link in bio to explore resources or book a free discovery call.

06/02/2026

Food exposure doesn’t always start on the plate 📚🥕

For many fussy eaters, visual familiarity is a powerful first step.

I often describe this as product placement, like in the movies.
Foods quietly show up in books, stories, and pictures, long before there’s any expectation to eat them.

Seeing foods
Hearing their names
Watching characters interact with them
All helps build comfort and curiosity without pressure.

I’ve put together a list of kids’ books that gently introduce fruits and vegetables through stories and play. It’s a simple, low-pressure way to support food confidence at home.

This approach is especially helpful for kids who feel overwhelmed by new foods or need time before they’re ready to try.

You can save or screenshot the list. And if fussy eating feels bigger than books alone, there are more practical resources and support options on my website.

📍 Clinic based in Tamworth
💻 Telehealth available Australia-wide
🔗 Link in bio

05/02/2026

I jumped on this new trend and asked chatGPT to create a caricature of me, based on what I do and who I am!

I think it turned out pretty good! ✨🥝🍊💩

04/02/2026

Screen time: it affects mood, focus, and learning, not just sleep.

This comes up a lot at the start of the school year, especially when parents notice bigger emotions, shorter attention spans, and more resistance around schoolwork.

Research shows that higher recreational screen time and media multitasking are associated with changes in executive function, attention, and academic performance in children, not just sleep disruption.

Screens themselves aren’t the enemy.
But how much, when, and what kind of screen use matters.

What tends to help most families is not banning screens, but creating predictable boundaries that support kids’ nervous systems, especially on school days. Things like screen-free time before school and before bed, prioritising food, movement, and connection first, and being mindful of highly stimulating content.

This isn’t about doing it perfectly.
It’s about understanding how screens fit into the bigger picture of mood, focus, and learning, as well as everyday life.

💬 What’s your biggest screen-time challenge right now?

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10353947/

01/02/2026

If afternoons at your house feel harder than the rest of the day, this is for you.

After a full day of learning, listening, and holding it together, kids are often mentally exhausted, hungry, and overstimulated. That combination can make afternoons feel really hard.

One of my favourite low-stress strategies is a snack-cuterie plate.

No announcements.
No asking if they’re hungry.
No negotiations.

A mix like cheese, meats, veggie sticks, fruit, popcorn or crackers, pretzels, whatever you’ve got.

Just quietly put it out where they are, and watch the magic happen.

This works because a balance of protein, carbs, and fibre helps refuel energy and support calmer nervous systems.

A small refuel often makes everything that comes next smoother.

💾 Save this for school afternoons.
💻 Support is available for families navigating energy, focus, and emotional regulation.
🌐 www.carter-nutrition.com

29/01/2026

If school mornings feel chaotic and your child crashes by 9:30am, this might be why.

A lot of kids are starting the day with too little protein, quick carbs only, and very little fibre.
That combo often leads to short energy, poor focus, and big mood swings before the day has really started.

Breakfasts that actually support focus and gut health tend to include three things:
• protein
• slow-release carbs
• fibre or healthy fats

Here are a few simple, realistic breakfast ideas that tick those boxes, including one weird breakfast that works better than you’d expect.

✔ Greek yoghurt with berries and seeds
✔ Eggs on sourdough or grainy toast
✔ Smoothie with milk, mango or berries and oats
✔ Overnight oats with chia seeds and yoghurt
✔ Leftovers for breakfast (yes, really)

Breakfast doesn’t have to look like “breakfast food” to do its job.
If they’ll eat it at night, they can eat it in the morning.

Weird breakfasts > skipped breakfasts, everytime.

👉 Save this for busy school mornings
👉 Appointments are open for families wanting support with focus, energy and gut health, www.carter-nutrition.com

21/01/2026

One of the easiest ways to eat more purple foods! 💜

****Attention*****
Queen Garnet Plums are now in season and available in store.
See you soon.