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Vanessa Jakes Dietitian

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25.01.2022 Morning tea share plate for the kids and I #divisionofresponsibility #nutritionist #paediatricdietitian #nurturednutrition

25.01.2022 Feeling grateful for this yummy house warming gift. What a yummy and colourful fruit hamper! Thank you Carly.

25.01.2022 Welcome to my page. Im Vanessa, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) in the Hawkesbury area. I have a passion for supporting people to live a healthier life. Im a strong advocate for client centered care and will help you choose the changes you would like to make. I as a mother of two young boys, I have an interest in nutrition in pregnancy, breastfeeding and infant nutrition. Im also have experience with Food Allergy and Intolerances. I myself followed an elimination ...diet while breastfeeding my son who had food sensitivities. Im also a trained breastfeeding counsellor with the Australian Breastfeeding Association. I have almost a decade of experience working in a large tertiary hospital in Sydney. My areas of practice included oncology, aged care, cardiology, antenatal, obesity, diabetes, nutrition support (including enteral nutrition), gastroenterologly, surgical, critical care nutrition, renal and research. I feel I bring a range of experience to my clients and looking forward to starting my new venture in private practice. When Im not working you will often find me at the park with the boys and a coffee in hand. I have an unwavering love of coffee, reading and baking.

23.01.2022 Breastmilk- consistently discovering more about you

23.01.2022 After my recent post on not putting creams and washes on babies not on solids yet with food items in them, I thought I would do some research. These are some of the baby items I found. They have ingredients in them like rice, goats milk, almond oil, coconut and oats. Best to avoid these ingredients! #allergyprevention #foodallergy #paediatricdietitian #nurturednutrition

22.01.2022 A quarter of Australian children are obese or overweight, and more than one in 10 in the 16-17-year bracket are obese, taking a toll on their physical, neurological and psychological development. Theyre some worrying statistics and I fear that rates of obesity are only going to get worse. Research has also found these kids are not being referred to a dietitian for weight management, maybe because the topic is uncomfortable for the GP to bring it up. The longer the problem is not address the harder it is to turn the weight around.

21.01.2022 A quick quiz to check your heart disease risk. Did you know diet modifications are effective at reduction in cholesterol, blood pressure and overall risk of heart disease.

19.01.2022 Little kids are messy, especially at meal times. It’s unavoidable and part of the way they explore food and learn to eat. So try to embrace the mess or even better, get a dog to clean up after meal time. Newspaper or a splat mat under a Highchair to collect the mess are other good options too. #nurturednutrition #paediatricdietitian #mealtimes #divisionofresponsibility #dietitian #feedingkids #mumslife

18.01.2022 Kids dont need encouragement to eat. They will eat best in the right meal time environment which is pressure free. Kids can self regulate their intake naturally. They might eat more one day and not much the next. So best thing to do as a parent is to encourage them not to finish what on the plate but to listen to their body and stop eating when theyre full. This will serve them well when they grow up. If you want to encourage kids around eating, comment on how much you like that theyre sitting at the table or chewing their food well, but not how much or little they are eating. #nurturednutrition #paediatricdietitian #ellynsatter #divisonofresponsibility #selfregulation #listentoyourbody

15.01.2022 What age should my baby start solids (family foods)? This is a question I hear all the time. Instead of a certain age its better to look at signs of readiness. However most babies will achieve ALL of these signs around 6 months. Also there is no rush to start solids. Babies will get all the nutrients they need from breastmilk or formula until 6 months of age. So just because the jars of baby food say from 4 months it doesnt mean you have to start feeding solids at 4 months. I personally was happy to wait until my babies were ready (which was around 6 months) mostly because solids is a lot more effort and mess than just exclusively breastfeeding #firstfoods #signsofreadiness #familyfoods #solids #paediatricdietitian #divisonofresponsibility #nurturednutrition

14.01.2022 Nutrition advice to ignore!!! This is a great article on certain pieces of nutrition advice best be be ignored. https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au//0ca4347aaf4e374508ab7a4914

13.01.2022 The message of this video is to get your health information from reputable sources. This is especially true for nutrition. Just because something is marketed as natural, organic or gluten free doesnt inherently make it healthy or the best option for someone. A dietitian has a minimum of four years of university qualifications. They are able to educate and work with your individual needs, especially when it comes to more complex diet and disease management. I have seen cases of people coming into hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis (a life threatening complication of diabetes) from the nutrition advice of personal trainers.

11.01.2022 I need your help! Im trying to come up with a business name. So far these are my top two names. I would love if you can vote in this poll or even better put in comments any names you can think of or any comments on these names. The direction I would like to take my business is Paediatrics, womens health & lactation. Thanks

10.01.2022 An interesting article about how we give birth and the related health consequences. The benefits of a vaginal birth are hypothesised to be around development of a healthy microbiome...The second key theory is the extended hygiene hypothesis. This suggests that vaginal birth provides an important opportunity to pass gut bacteria from mother to baby to produce a healthy microbiome and protect us from illness. If we have an unhealthy microbiome, we may be more vulnerable to inf...ections, allergies, diabetes and obesity. Of course not every birth can be unmedicated and some babies will require a Caesarean section, however one of the recommendations for providing the best outcomes is Continuity of Midwifery Care. I can’t speak more highly around the care I received from my private midwife and completely advocate for this form of pregnancy, birth and post natal support. https://theconversation.com/how-birth-interventions-affect-

09.01.2022 If you have a baby yet to start solids, save this as a reference. #paediatricdietitian #allergy #IgEallergy #foodallergy #allergyprevention #nurturednutrition

08.01.2022 An interesting article on Toddler Milk

08.01.2022 Some new research on infant intake, comparing spoon feeding vs baby led weaning (BLW). This research is important as there is limited research looking at energy and nutrient sufficiency. Some healthcare providers have concerns about the BLW providing providing adequate nutrition. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that suggest a BLW approach may be safe and sufficient.

08.01.2022 My website is now live! I went with the name Nurtured Nutrition. Pop on over and let me know what you think. https://nurturednutrition.com.au

07.01.2022 I have seen some people regret their decision to have weight loss surgery, especially with a gastric sleeve which is permanent. I strongly recommend people have lots of time before embarking on surgery to have lots of information on how surgery will change eating and drinking habits in the future, what the post op period will involve and the realistic weight goals that can be achieved.

07.01.2022 Have you got a fussy eating child? Would you like some tips on how to bring joy to mealtimes? Are you interested to know how much a toddler and pre schooler should be eating and what? Then this talk aims to answer all these questions and more. This is a free event run by The Australian Breastfeeding Association and presented by a Paediatric & Womens Health Dietitian. To RSVP contact Vanessa on 0401 692 091 #nurturednutrition #paediatricdietitian #fussyeating

06.01.2022 Studies show that there are cognitive, psychological, and physical benefits of dining together.

06.01.2022 The recently published EAT-Lancet report adds a further compelling reason to eat healthily: the environment. This commission argued for a planetary health diet akin to the Mediterranean diet consisting of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts and dairy, healthy fats, with low animal protein and few processed foods.

05.01.2022 I would appreciate your opinion in deciding on a logo. These are my top 2 choices. Thanks in advanced.

05.01.2022 The gut microbiota (complex community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts) is an emerging area of interest for health. While there are still many gaps in the research, what we know is mode of birth, infant feeding/length of breastfeeding and early years nutrition can make a huge difference. This is one of the reasons Im so passionate about supporting mothers who want to breastfeed and (while not culturally the norm in Australia) natural term breastfeeding. F...rom another source ...the World Health Organisation recommending babies are breastfed from birth until two years and then as long as mutually desired. Indeed in many countries breastfeeding continues for at least two years, with scientists estimating that the natural age for weaning is somewhere between two and a half and seven years of age. The current worldwide average age for weaning from the breast stands at around four and a half years old. http://www.gentleparenting.co.uk//natural-term-breastfeed/ See more

05.01.2022 When using soaps or moisturisers, it is important to make sure that they dont contain food ingredients such as nut oils, cows milk or goat products. This is because exposure via the skin can sensitise the baby to have an allergy to that food. For more info see this great website in allergy prevention- google nip it in the bub Or this link https://preventallergies.org.au//eczema-and-allergy-preve/ #allergyprevention #foodallergy #paediatricdietitian #skincare #nipitinthebub

04.01.2022 Binge listening to the Parental as Anything podcast with @maggiedentauthor Loved the content from the episode How to make food fun and discussing fussy eating. If you have kids it’s worth a listen. #parentalasanything #nurturednutrition #paediatricdietitian #makingfoodfun

03.01.2022 We loved the Little Hands on the Land @sydney_royal_easter_show by @woolworths_au. It was a great experience for city kids to learn about where food comes from. It was super interactive from milking a cow, collecting eggs, picking strawberries, digging up carrots and potatoes. At the end, kids sell there produce at the market and collect $$ to buy something at the shops. Today we brought air dried mixed vegetables. Well done Woolies, a great learning experience for kids. #woolies #royaleastershow #paediatricdietitian #littlehandsontheland #wherefoodcomesfrom #learning #minifarmer @ Sydney Olympic Park

02.01.2022 National allergy prevention program. early introduction to allergen foods (around 6 months) eczema care Nip allergies in the bub

02.01.2022 As a kids were you told to Stop playing with your food? I know I was, but that message is actually the opposite of what children need to do when learning to eat. Young children learn about food by exploring, this can be touching, smelling, chewing and spitting the food out. These skills are important steps in getting children to accept a wide variety of foods. As hard as it can be (and something Im surrendering more and more with) is to enable this learning and letting our kids KEEP playing with their food. #nurturednutrition #paediatricdietitian #divisionofresponsibility #ellynsatterinstitute #sosfeedingtherapy #sensory #exploring #learning #infantnutrition #toddlernutrition #messy #babywipestotherescue

01.01.2022 Introduction to family foods. This is an area that confuses new parents. The current recommendations are introduce foods around 6 months (but no earlier than 4 months). That is not saying that 4 months is ok for all babies. Its looking for the signs of readiness these include 1) can sit up with support 2)has good head control 3) appears interested in food ie opening mouth for food 4) tongue thrust reflex is gone. Most babies will be closer to 6 months when they have all th...ese signs. Delaying the introduction of common allergy causing foods doesnt prevent food allergy, the opposite is true. If the common allergen foods (cows milk, eggs, wheat, peanut, tree nut, soy, fish, shellfish & sesame) are introduced quickly and regularly into the diet this has been shown to be the best prevention of developing a food allergy. Food ideas for getting these foods into young ones, nut or peanut butter, ground nuts sprinkled on food, well cooked eggs, toast, tofu, yoghurt etc. The important take away is to get the variety of common allergen foods in the diet promptly and regularly. #nipitinthebub #ascia #allergyprevention #paediatricdietitiansydney

01.01.2022 There is no consistent evidence that breastfeeding is effective for the prevention of allergic disease. However, breastfeeding is recommended for the many benefits it provides to mother and infant. Breastfeeding during the period that solid foods are first introduced to infants from around 6 months may help reduce the risk of the infant developing allergies, although evidence for this is low. However we should be supporting mothers with breastfeeding babies due to the well known benefits for the health of mothers and babies. #paediatricdietitian #allergyprevention #breastfeeding