Nutrition Strategies

We live in an age of information overwhelm.

Everyone seems to have an opinion on what is the “perfect” diet.

I can help you work out whether your current diet is working for you, and if it isn’t, we can investigate further and see which dietary approach will work best in your particular situation.

Some of the diets I have explored with patients include:

• low carb, healthy fat diet
• low fat diet
• casein (dairy protein) free
• lactose free
• FODMAP diet
• ketogenic diet
• Paleo diet
• Organic Diet
• Mediterranean Diet
• DASH diet
• Gluten free for Coeliac and also Non- coeliac gluten intolerance
• Avoidance of foods based upon IgE RAST or skin prick testing for allergy/ anaphylaxis (in consultation with Immunologist)
• Avoidance of foods based on IgG testing for food intolerances
• Avoidance of foods based on symptoms for FPIES
• Therapeutic fasting
• Australian Healthy Eating Guidelines
• Diet in pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes
• Diet for breastfeeding mothers with unsettled babies

I can also refer patients to naturopaths, dieticians, and certified health coaches depending on the needs of the individual.

From a population health point of view, for individuals who have no reason to be on a more restrictive diet, I agree with Professor Grant Schofield’s recommendation:

The REAL FOOD guidelines
Real Food for Real People, Based on Real Evidence

1. Enjoy nutritious foods everyday including plenty of fresh vegetables and seasonal fruit.
2. Buy and prepare food from whole unprocessed sources of dairy, nuts, seeds, eggs, meat, fish and poultry.
3. Keep sugar, added sugars and processed foods to a minimum in all foods and drinks.
4. If you drink alcohol, keep your intake low.
5. Prepare, cook and eat minimally processed traditional foods with family, friends and your community.