How To Become a Dietitian in Australia
So, You Want to Become a Dietitian? Here’s what To Expect at Uni, Getting Accredited and Beyond Updated March 2022 So, you think you want to become a dietitian?! This blog is a crash course for any aspiring dietitians that are currently in high school, prospective mature-aged students and anyone in between who is looking […]
How to Become a Sports Dietitian in Australia?
Updated March 2022 So, you’re thinking of becoming a sports dietitian. You’ve done your research and want to get the ball rolling, but there’s one problem – you have no idea which course to enrol in. Luckily, there are a few options open to you depending on your specific goals, budget and needs. To help […]
Paediatric Nutrition Courses: What You Need to Know
Updated March 2022 Are you an Accredited Practising Dietitian or student Dietitian thinking about specialising in Paediatric Nutrition? Wondering what sort of paediatric nutrition courses are available? Or maybe you’re already working in paeds and are looking for paediatric nutrition courses to extend your knowledge and skills? Either way, we’ve got you covered. We’ve done […]
What’s the Difference Between a Dietitian and Nutritionist?
Even though it might not look like it on the surface, there is a major difference between dietitians and nutritionists. Which one you should opt for really depends on what you’re looking in a dietary professional. It also depends on if you want to combine a few different professionals trained in various areas, or if […]
Becoming a Dietitian in Australia: Courses, Salary, Jobs!
Updated March 2022 Being a dietitian in Australia and having a job as a dietitian can be incredibly rewarding, as it allows you the opportunity to have a massive positive impact on the lives of others. There are a lot of reasons to become a dietitian and the dietitian profession is a vast one with […]
Want to Start a Private Practice Business After Graduating? Here Are My Two Cents
Soooo many students get out of university thinking that the hard part is over and that once they start their own private practice, they’ll be choosing their hours, earning more money and flying to the Bahamas for a holiday every year. It’s something that, in my opinion, universities don’t prepare you for enough. The harsh […]
How To Become a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) in Australia
If you’re a dietitian with a taste for Diabetes management, you may have considered becoming a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE)… But do you really know what it takes to become one? We wrote this blog for any dietitians out there who would like to dig deeper into the world of Diabetes and be able to […]
So, You’ve Graduated – Now What?
Now, faced with the troublesome task of making a decision that will vastly impact your future career – the next big question is, where do you start?
How To Create SMART Goals For Clients
When it comes to behaviour change theory, the success of individuals with SMART goals has long been documented. Clients that have a SMART goal for their health are more likely to reach a positive outcome compared to those with a wish or a dream. The development of SMART goals in a dietetic setting has been […]
How to Set Yourself Apart as a Dietitian
Forging a successful career as a dietitian is no walk in the park. As any experienced professional will tell you, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to set yourself apart in such a competitive industry. However, if helping people live their healthiest, happiest lives is your passion, don’t be discouraged by the […]
Do You Want to Be a Sports Dietitian? Here’s What You Need to Know
Updated March 2022 Are you passionate about health? Does the thought of helping athletes reach their goals excite and motivate you? If so, then a career as a sports dietitian could be for you. But whether you’re thinking about what you want to do after high school or considering a career change, there are a […]
Stop Cornering Yourself Off from Opportunities
We receive so many messages from dietitians or students saying they only want to work in a hospital or only want to be a sports dietitian or only want to work in private practice. Then when we ask them if they’ve experienced all of the work environments, they’ll often say no. Stop cornering yourself from […]
Why It’s Important to Never Stop Learning as a Dietitian
When it comes to working as a dietitian, your education doesn’t stop when you finish your degree. In fact, a key element of creating a long and successful career as a dietitian is the willingness to seek out new opportunities for growth. Really, you never stop learning. There are many different reasons for this, all […]
How to Avoid Burn Out as a Dietitian
Imagine this, you’re a professional dietitian. It’s the role you’ve wanted for years. You’ve spent countless hours studying and working towards this career path and now that you’ve been doing it for a while you aren’t as happy as you thought you’d be. So, what gives? The good news is that this feeling doesn’t necessarily […]
Remembering You Are Human!
Today I remembered why it’s important to keep in mind that you are only human. I had one of those rare moments today where I felt very inadequate. I was prepping for my ‘Education in Nutrition’ presentation and my design skills are pretty rubbish I have to say. The Story As I was looking at […]
The Difference Between Clinical and Private Practice Dietetics
This week, we’ve been asked to give our insight on the difference between clinical and private practice dietetics. So, to get the ball rolling… Let’s just start by saying there is no difference! As a private practice dietitian, you are STILL providing valuable clinical advice. Assuming that most people mean a hospital setting when they talk about […]
How To Find A Dietitian?
There is a lot of contradictory advice online and through social media regarding food and health. To avoid confusion and ensure you are receiving the best quality of care, seek out an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD). They are the qualified professionals in all things nutrition and can offer you the support, education and guidance required […]
FAQs About Finding a Job as a Dietitian
Are you a dietitian or a new graduate looking for work? Finding a job as a Dietitian can be a tricky task! Here are some questions we’ve received that relate specifically to different dietitian roles, work environments and job opportunities that may be able to help you too. FAQ’s on Finding a Job as a […]
5 Helpful Tips and Resources All Student Dietitians Need to Know
The process of becoming a dietitian is hard work. Lots of studying, hours of placement and a commitment to your field is all part and parcel when you want to help people live their healthiest, happiest lives. But that doesn’t mean you have to do the hard-yards alone. Today, we thought we’d share with you […]
Our 5 Top Pieces of Advice for Student Dietitians
Student Dietitians, listen up! Now that you know our go-to resources, we thought we’d share with you some of the most important things we learned while studying to be a dietitian. Keep in mind that many of the above resources can be used to help you master these important tips. Attend workshops As you’ve probably […]
Practical Advice for Dietitian Students and New Grads
I DON’T CARE ABOUT YOUR GPA; Some advice for dietitian new grads/students It is no secret that I have been hiring an inordinate amount of dietitians in the last 12 months. And the most recent new grads seem to be very interested in telling me what their GPA is. Look, I get it if you […]
The Truth About Dietitians in Private Practice
There is a lot of talk lately in the dietetic world about how we aren’t in competition with each other. Three of the largest Australian dietetic associations Dietitian Association of Australia, Sports Dietitians Australia and Dietitian Connection have all been talking about it. Along with quite a few well known dietitians. Although I know where this statement is coming […]
Why You Should Quit Your Nutrition Degree
Yes we all know that every member of the general public could probably benefit from a consultation with a dietitian – I am sure I could probably teach something to even the most well educated member of the public. Plus, with the obesity epidemic and all the other related and unrelated nutritional issues we are […]
Why My Staff Mean More to Me Than Anything…
As we progress with this business and the people in it, my role is constantly changing. But it is important that I (and my staff) take stock of where we are, and where we want to be moving forward. And ensure that the journey is not only mapping to what we want to achieve but […]
Why We Have Been Successful
It’s safe to say Fuel Your Life has had quite an amount of success over the last 12 months. For starters we took home two national awards; the Optus MyBusiness Award for Health Service Business of the Year as well as Best Health Improvement Services Business award at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards. We […]
How To Optimize Warfarin Nutrition Strategies
Strategies Dietitians Can Implement to Optimise Warfarin Therapy We all know of warfarin as our blood-thinning medication, but how many of us know the specific nutrition considerations when it comes to treating clients who are taking warfarin? Warfarin’s anticoagulant capacity is used in the treatment of thromboembolic events including atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary […]
Kidney Stones – Do Dietitians Have a Role?
Kidney stones are extremely painful stones that are caused by an inability of the body to excrete waste products effectively due to issues with kidney function or an excess accumulation. They are more common in western societies, due to the influence of the diet, and have a high reoccurrence rate of 35-50% over 5 years. […]
Low Down on Diets for Type 2 Diabetes
As dietitians, we can play a significant role in helping those with newly diagnosed Diabetes as well as those who have had the condition for many years. Given the progressive nature of the condition, we must remain a key part of the client’s ongoing care so we can provide optimal management. Whilst there is not […]
The Effect of Nutrition on Mental Health
During one of my consults last week a client asked me “does what we eat really have a significant impact on mental health conditions?”. My answer was a huge YES – the effect of nutrition on mental health is massive! Our food choices have a direct effect on our mood, either contributing to symptoms of […]
Senior APD Peta Cullis on the Volumetrics Diet
Have you ever heard of the volumetrics diet? It’s a blast from the past, but this diet originally observed in 1999 has recently sprung back into news headlines and tipped as the hottest wellbeing trend of 2020. Go figure! This particular type of diet emphasises the intake of low-energy, nutrient-dense foods while limiting the consumption […]
Differentiating Between Food Allergies and Intolerances to Inform Nutrition Therapy
Whilst the clinical presentations between food allergies and intolerances are similar, we as dietitians must be able to correctly distinguish between the two, as they require contrasting diagnostic confirmation and therapy. To begin, let us first familiarise ourselves with the symptoms of each. The main confusion lies between accurately differentiating between mild allergic reactions and […]
Polyols and Their Impact on the Gastrointestinal Tract
Polyols refer to a group of sugar alcohols that make up the ‘P’ in FODMAP, Fermentable Oligo-saccharides, Di-saccharides, Mono-saccharides and Polyols. Polyols can be found in certain fruit and vegetables, in addition to more commercial products including sugar-free beverages, lollies and chewing gum. Diets that are low in these short-chain, poorly absorbed carbohydrates hold merit […]
Research Topic: The Cardio-Protective Benefits of Glucose-Lowering Agents
As dietitians, it is important that we are aware of what medication our clients are on and how the medication functions in order to advocate for reviews of treatment as required. This is particularly important due to the progressive nature of chronic health diseases and the presence of associated co-morbidities. For this research topic, we are […]
Research Topic: NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)
There is no arguing that we, as dietitians, value the importance of living a healthy, active lifestyle to achieve or maintain a healthy weight. By doing so, we can minimise our clients’ risk of chronic health disease onset. Stemming from this, however, is the question of whether we place as much value on Non-Exercise Activity […]
Why choose an Accredited Practising Dietitian?
Food is essential for life and has a central role in all aspects of health. Your eating style will be a reflection of many factors from early learning, environmental cues and current health goals. An Accredited Practising Dietitian understands not only the impact of nutrition on health but the values you hold and the relationship […]
Dietitians, Perfectionism and Mental Health
“DIETITIANS; PERFECTIONISM AND MENTAL HEALTH” Dietetics is built of perfectionistic people, but unfortunately as positive as that trait can be at times, it is often the undoing of so many. There is a significant issue in our society with mental health and dietetics is no different. I think in dietetics there would be an even […]
What Does the Owner of a Nationwide Company do each day? Check it.
At present I am the Managing Director/Owner/Dietitian/Sports Dietitian for a series of award-winning dietitian businesses nationwide. Lately I have had many people asking me “what do you do each day?”, “how do you get through it all?”, “do you sleep?”, “how do you keep on top of everything?”. So, this post will be an attempt […]
Griffith University – Notable alumni Tyson Tripcony is writing his own story
See the original article here on the Griffith University website. The Article Tyson Tripcony graduated from our Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, Research in 2011 and is the Managing Director, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian of Fuel Your Life, Sunshine Coast Dietetics, Correct Nutrition, Dietitian Life and Life Helix. Tyson is the personification of choosing […]
Top 10 Videos of 2018
2018 has been quite a year for us – we only started this channel in March and we already have over 100 videos! With that in mind we thought we would work our way through our channel and compile our Top 10 Videos of 2018 – let’s get started! 10. Dietitian Life: Special Guest – […]
Dear Dietitian: Dealing with Wrong Nutritional Information at a Café
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Dietitian, Mother and Definite Competitor
Dietitian, Mother and Definite Competitor Someone asked me the other day, to talk. Talk about your struggles, worries and considerations as a woman, mother, dietitian and business owner, people will want to hear it. This definitely took me back. Why. Why would anyone want to hear it? But it became apparent that my experience and […]
Dietitian, Mother and Definite Competitor
Dietitian, Mother and Definite Competitor Someone asked me the other day, to talk. Talk about your struggles, worries and considerations as a woman, mother, dietitian and business owner, people will want to hear it. This definitely took me back. Why. Why would anyone want to hear it? But it became apparent that my experience and […]
Dead Fish
If it smells like a dead fish, looks like a dead fish, then it probably is a DEAD FISH You know that old adage, “Two wrongs don’t make a right”. Yeah well this certainly is true and even more in life and in particularly in business. I remember when I was younger and the countless […]
Dead Fish
If it smells like a dead fish, looks like a dead fish, then it probably is a DEAD FISH You know that old adage, “Two wrongs don’t make a right”. Yeah well this certainly is true and even more in life and in particularly in business. I remember when I was younger and the countless […]
Dietitians, Perfectionism and Mental Health
“DIETITIANS; PERFECTIONISM AND MENTAL HEALTH” Dietetics is built of perfectionistic people, but unfortunately as positive as that trait can be at times, it is often the undoing of so many. There is a significant issue in our society with mental health and dietetics is no different. I think in dietetics there would be an even […]
Dietitians – Who You Know
“Who You Know” “Who you know, not what you know”. I have always hated that this saying is true in most places, the dietetic industry is no different. I have discussed this a few times this week with others. Up until recently I have really known a sparse few people in the industry (I am like […]
Dietitians – Who You Know
“Who You Know” “Who you know, not what you know”. I have always hated that this saying is true in most places, the dietetic industry is no different. I have discussed this a few times this week with others. Up until recently I have really known a sparse few people in the industry (I am like […]
STANDING OUT; double-edged sword
STANDING OUT; double-edged sword. It is interesting you know, the double-edged sword of standing out. Talking a different way, looking a different way, but more importantly acting a different way. In my life I wouldn’t say I have done it on purpose, but I would be lying if I didn’t say I get a lot of […]
STANDING OUT; double-edged sword
STANDING OUT; double-edged sword. It is interesting you know, the double-edged sword of standing out. Talking a different way, looking a different way, but more importantly acting a different way. In my life I wouldn’t say I have done it on purpose, but I would be lying if I didn’t say I get a lot of […]
Advice for dietitian new grads and students
I DON’T CARE ABOUT YOUR GPA; Some advice for dietitian new grads/students It is no secret that I have been hiring an inordinate amount of dietitians in the last 12 months. And the most recent new grads seem to be very interested in telling me what their GPA is. Look, I get it if you […]