Women's Health
Melissa has specialised training having completed the Monash University Low FODMAP diet training for health professionals course.
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DIABETES & HEART HEALTH
We can assist you with managing a range of conditions by establishing sustainable and achievable healthy eating patterns.
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Assess diet and blood glucose levels
Provide education on the type and amounts of certain foods that may help to keep your blood sugars within range.
Provide knowledge on how to plan and prepare nutrient-rich meals and snacks.
Understand how different foods can influence your blood glucose levels.
Confidence at the supermarket and in the kitchen to make meals that will help improve your blood glucose levels.
Assist with weight reduction strategies if required.
Meal planning, carbohydrate counting and label reading education.
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DIABETES
Pre Diabetes:
Pre-diabetes is when your blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes:
Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose). With type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn't produce enough insulin, or it resists insulin. Without insulin doing its job, glucose (sugar) builds up in the blood leading to high blood glucose levels which can lead to complications.
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Gestataional Diabetes (GDM):
GDM is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. It is diagnosed when higher than normal blood glucose levels first appear during pregnancy.
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HIGH CHOLESTEROL
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance necessary to make hormones and vitamin D. Your body produces cholesterol, and it’s also in some foods.
Our body uses cholesterol to build cells, but too much can put you at risk of heart disease. 
High cholesterol can lead to fatty deposits developing in the arteries. This causes the vessels to narrow and they can eventually become blocked, which can lead to heart disease and stroke.
HYPERTENSION
(HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE)
High blood pressure can occur when the force of the blood against your arteries is too high. This can increase the workload on the heart and can damage the lining of your blood vessels. It may eventually lead to health problems, such as heart disease.
Dietary assessment of current diet.
Provide education on the type and amounts of certain foods that assist with lowering cholesterol.
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Provide knowledge on how to plan and prepare nutrient-rich meals and snacks.
Understand how different foods can influence cholesterol levels.
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Confidence at the supermarket and in the kitchen, including product recommendations.
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Assist with weight reduction strategies if required.
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Meal planning and personalised supplement recommendations.
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Assessment of your current diet and set tailored goals.
Provide education on the type and amounts of foods that assist with lowering blood pressure.
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A strategic plan with tailored recommendations to promote lowering of blood pressure. Considering both dietary and lifestyle factors.
Education on which nutrients can impact blood pressure.
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Gain confidence at the supermarket in label reading and selecting appropriate foods.
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Tailored meal and snack recommendations to support your goals.
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