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Carla Gerryts - Dietitian

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Carla Gerryts - Dietitian

Hi there! Welcome to my official nutrition page. Here you will find some interesting information, support and advice in your journey towards health.

04/02/2026

A nutrition support group - is it for you?

Let's talk about it!

03/02/2026

This why we can't have nice things, darling.

Anything you would like to add to the list?

29/01/2026

When you think I am your dietitian but I am also your
1. Chef
2. Teacher
3. Psychologist
4. Professional food shopper
5. Financial planner

P S: all in good humour - I understand scope of practise 🤣

20/01/2026

What are some of the differences between a "regular" consultation and a consultation to discuss the plan for treating emotional eating or an eating disorder?

Let's discuss.

19/01/2026

When a day falls apart - do you rebuild?

I was quite positive about this Monday morning. Until I wasn't.

It started with an early phone call from the husband: something is up with the complex gate. When you take Yoda for a walk, let me know if its still an issue.

It was.

So, I tried to follow Whatsapp instructions on what to do. Gave the battery an hour to charge. Nothing. Husband comes back home to see what is going on.

We take an intelligent guess that the battery got damaged during the storm. Three stores later, find a new battery. No luck fixing the issue.

At that moment, a bird's nest fell. And it felt exactly like a metaphor of my day. I had work and plans. But I had a choice to make: call it a day, play Solitaire and try again tomorrow...

OR make a cup of coffee and toast and rebuild the Monday to change the narrative.

How do you choose to rebuild and regroup?

16/01/2026

It's the start of a new year, and with many new connections, a good time to reintroduce myself and get the conversation going.

Hi, my name is Carla Gerryts. I am an almost 35-year-old registered dietitian based in Pretoria, South Africa. This year, I will be married to the best decision I ever made for 8 years. We are currently in the process of buying a house (look out for my potential bestseller The Complex Chronicles coming soon) and very excited about this fresh start. We have a Pekingese rescue dog named Yoda that is our soul dog and a great source of joy.

I grew up in Pretoria and matriculated from Affies in 2009. It was some of my most enjoyable years and I am very proud of my Old Girl status. I studied B.Sc Dietetics at the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus and completed by Community Service year at Witrand Psychiatric Hospital. This experience is what sparked my interest in nutritional psychiatry.

Between 2015 - 2018, back in Pretoria, I gained experience in a lot of different settings, including clinical, corporate and food service. In 2018, I found my home at Petri Fourie Dietitians, an out-patient practice. In conjunction with that, I also worked as part of the MDT at Evexia Day Psychiatric Hospital between 2020 and 2025, an experience that changed how I see the world and how I practice.

This year, I am focused on building our private practice and organizing a successful Nutrition Congress 2026. I am always open to new challenges and projects. My interests include nutrition care for the vulnerable, nutritional psychiatry, eating disorders and group therapy. If you need an article for your publication, someone to facilitate a session in your support groups, develop educational material or advocate for nutrition in vital spaces - I am your person.

If you are looking for a "typical" dietitian, seek assistance with sports nutrition, focus on aesthetics (for example bodybuilding) or someone with experience in pediatrics or allergies, I have trusted colleagues that will be better positioned to assist you.

Let's connect!

14/01/2026

What am I up to?

This week, I am spending a lot of my time finalizing a nutritionally balanced, adequate and practical venue for a frail care center.
I find the work extremely meaningful, especially after the two years of personal experience. This is a population that is often forgotten, also in nutrition terms. Here is what I am focusing on:

1. Predictability: chicken on a Monday, mince on a Tuesday. It is not boring. It creates safety, for the cooks and for the residents.
2. Favourite meals done better. Cottage pie? Sign me up, but perhaps we can switch the mash for sweet potato for our diabetic resident and bulk it up with vegetables?
3. Texture: soft, moisture, sauce-rich and palatable. Always work with a speech therapist when in doubt, safety first.
4. Light, but nutrient dense suppers
5. The highlight? Of course, pudding – included twice a week and balanced in requirements.

When you are 91, I will gladly offer you a piece of apple pie. You deserve it.

Just like the dog my talented pencil artist mom sketched, turn your head to the light.

13/01/2026

Your nervous system is talking to you – listen.

If you live in a state of stress, anxiety, burnout, or emotional overwhelm, your nervous system is working overtime. Therapy, rest, and boundaries matter deeply, but something we often overlook is that changes in your dietary intake is often a red flag that says stop. Something is not ok.

Have you ever wondered why you are able to enjoy a pizza with a friend, but am not able to swallow three bites at the weekly family Sunday lunch with your high conflict family? This might be why.

This is where it gets interesting. The brain and body start to feed into each other. Your body cannot feel calm if it is not safe, and blood sugar crashes, nutrient deficiencies, and under-eating all signal danger to the brain. You might start to crave sugar, caffeine and simple carbohydrates to feel better.

What can we do to support our nervous system?

1. We need to stabilize blood sugar. Skipping meals or living on coffee and processed snacks keeps your body in fight or flight. Eating regular meals with protein, carbs, and fat tells your brain: we are safe.
2. Specific nutrients to focus on: magnesium, B-vitamins and omega-3 calm the stress response.
3. Protein: the executive summary is that amino acids are the foundations of your neurotransmitters that regulate mood and cognitive functioning.
4. Gut health NB: fermented foods and fiber.
5. Simply eating enough. Undereating, dieting and restriction keep your body in survival mode. Nourishment tells your nervous system that it is okay to soften.

Regulation does not start with breathwork alone.
It starts with fuel.
Your nervous system is not asking for perfection.
It asks for consistency, nourishment and safety.
And your plate can help with that!

12/01/2026

Unhelpful thinking styles

Do you ever fall victim to any of these?
I sure do!

09/01/2026

Imposter syndrome.

Today, if you are doubting your ability to show up for your family, patients or even just yourself, I want to encourage you: you are not alone.

It may seem as if some people just cruise through life, no problems. Things come easy. Adversity doesn't seem to know their address. It is easy to forget that someone might be looking at YOUR life and think exactly the same.

It is ok if things take a longer time for you. If you struggle where other seems to float. No pressure, no diamonds.

Your journey is your own. Walk it with curiosity and pride.

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