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Peak Potential Nutrition

Locality: East Brisbane, Queensland

Address: 1032 Stanley Street East 4169 East Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.peak-potential-nutrition.com.au

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22.01.2022 Hey guys! Part of the reason I’ve been so quiet is that I’ve had some BIG things going on in the background for Peak Potential Nutrition. It would help me out IMMENSELY if you could fill out this survey, it will only take you <5min

21.01.2022 Always love giving out nutrition info to clubs and teams DM me if you’d like me to come to your club next year!

18.01.2022 Product Review - Dairy-Free Up&Go! So I was pleasantly surprised when I found this product (thanks Lexie) as it is also gluten-free so your favourite coeliac dietitian could also try it! So that’s where I’ll start - it’s gluten and dairy free, which is a big win for people who have issues with those nutrients it’s also almost the same as the original Up&Go when it comes to carbs, protein and fibre!... When it comes to protein, Up&Go Energize is still king (with the same size popper giving 17g of protein) but it’s full of gluten and dairy so One thing to note - a plain soy milk popper will also deliver about 8g of protein, not as much fibre but it is still gluten and dairy free, so it will come down to your personal preference! Have you tried the Dairy-Free Up&Go ?

18.01.2022 Let’s talk about Sleep I talk a LOT about sleep in my consults. When you sleep, how much you get, the quality etc. Why? Because whatever goals you might have, sleep can massively affect that! Getting enough sleep is so important for;... - Growth Hormone - Body Composition goals - Cognitive function - Regulating stress hormones So unless you’re someone with no growth goals (both height or muscular), no requirements to use your brain effectively or someone with no stress in your life - it might be worth looking at sleep! Above are listed 10 things that can help or hinder sleep (thanks to @examinedotcom for this nifty graphic) - so if you want any more info on any of them flick me a DM!

18.01.2022 We just keep growing! Say hi to our new dietitian Caitlin! Caitlin has been interning at Peak Potential for the last 6 weeks (as some if you have seen!) and I’m super excited to *finally* announce that she has started with us! So less about me and more about Caitlin ... Caitlin: I am passionate about working with you to understand how I can best help you reach your individual health goals. I believe there is more to you than just the food you eat and that to achieve a healthy lifestyle, we have to look at the whole picture. By using my knowledge of nutrition, my passion for learning, and my ability to understand your concerns, I can work with you to develop healthy lifestyle habits that are realistic, sustainable, and most importantly, help you to feel your best! Interest areas: - Body Comp (weight loss, muscle gain) - Vegetarian/Vegan nutrition - General Healthy Eating - Gut health / IBS - Chronic Disease Management So go make her feel welcome with a follow @enriched_dietetics and if you want to book in with her, follow the link in bio See more

17.01.2022 Carrying on from what I was talking about earlier in the week - if you’re not nourished properly during teenage years (and earlier for girls!) you might be negatively affecting critical growth periods #Repost @sportsdietaust Because we know that 50% of your peak bone mass is laid down during these teenage growth years, calcium-rich foods such as yoghurt, milk, cheese and calcium-fortified foods should feature daily, specifically around training.... - Enjoy a yoghurt, smoothie, flavoured milk/calcium fortified soy milk or cheese sandwich in the 60 mins before sport to help protect your bones. - Aim for a total of 3-4 serves of Dairy or calcium-fortified alternatives a day. . . . #bones #strongbones #bonehealth #dairy #calcium #vitaminD #athletes #teenagers #youngathletes #energy #health #performance #sport #nutrition #education #support #fuel #fueleveryday #refuel #refuelmagazine #SDA #AccSDathome #sportsdietitian #performancedietitian #accreditedsportsdietitian #sportsdietitiansaustralia #sportsnutrition #performancenutrition #HealthyBoneActionWeek See more

16.01.2022 As some of you know already, I've been juggling being a Swim Coach and a Sports Dietitian for the last 3+ years. Swimming will always be my first love, but its time to focus my attention more towards Peak Potential Nutrition UQ Swim Club gave me a lovely farewell last week as I come into my last 2 weeks as a swim coach However, what this means for Peak Potential Nutrition is that from January 2021 I'll be able to be open more hours (especially afternoons!) and will have more time to deliver an even higher quality of service to all of you (including more social media content and recipes!). Thanks again UQ for all you've done for me, and I look forward to transitioning from my role as your Coach to your team Sports Dietitian

14.01.2022 Amazing recipe from one of my students, Claire! Give her a follow and let her know if you liked it! #Repost @nutritionfoodition with @make_repost Stuffed zucchini packed with so much flavour ... Hey brissy friends! Here’s a delicious veggie recipe to inspire your cooking during this lockdown! Zucchini is such an easy vegetable to cook with, and this recipe is packed with flavour and super versatile for your choice of filling - you can either use mince, lentils or beans (I used refried beans) You’ll need: 3 large zucchini’s (approx 1 whole zucchini per serve) beef mince or 1 can legumes of your choice (e.g lentils, refried beans) 1 can red kidney beans 1 tbs tomato paste 1 onion and garlic spices: paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper 1 tbs olive oil 2 tbs Parmesan and bread crumbs 1 fresh tomato (cubed) coriander to garnish Method: Preheat your oven to 180C fan forced. Slice your zucchini’s in half lengthways and carefully remove the flesh with a spoon. Keep the insides of the zucchini’s in a bowl to the side. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes skin side up / hollow side facing on the baking paper. In the meantime, fry off your onion and garlic in your EVOO, add tomato paste and 1 tsp of each spices. Add your mince or legumes of choice, drained and rinsed red kidney beans and 1/4 cup of water. Cook until everything has been heated through, then fill in the hollow zucchini’s. Lightly top the zucchini’s with Parmesan and bread crumbs then return back in the oven for 10-15 minutes (or until cheese starts to brown). Top with fresh tomato and coriander and enjoy! #dietitian #dietitiansofinstagram #foodphotography #dietitianapproved #recipes #easyrecipes #foodie

12.01.2022 So it’s been a long time in the making (and a bit of the reason I’ve been so quiet on here!) but my new website is up and running check out the link in bio or simply go to peak-potential-nutrition.com.au

11.01.2022 Let me introduce you to Alicia! Alicia is a phenomenal tennis player who has been playing at an elite level since she was a teenager. She is driven, passionate and an absolute hoot. In our first session she mentioned she’d seen a few of nutritionists/dietitians in the past, as well as trying a number of diets herself. We discussed her goals (improved tennis performance) and came up with a plan which would have her eating WAY more than her current plan, not just for performa...nce but also for her mental health and well-being Cut to our catch-up this week, and she drops the above quote. This simultaneously made me *so* happy (because she felt like she could eat on our plan) and *so* frustrated (because of how she’d felt in the past) Anyone who had been following me for a while knows my history with disordered eating as well as my passion for food, as well as the mental side of nutrition. I pride myself on taking a holistic approach to nutrition and health and it’s reminders like these that show me how much that is needed in this industry

11.01.2022 Cute catch up at Covent Garden bottomless brunch for the Peak Potential Nutrition dietitians We here are Peak Potential understand there’s so much more to life than food and training - we understand that social outings are so important as well and would never want you to miss out! From everyone here at Peak Potential we hope you’re having a fantastic weekend and getting yourselves refreshed to start the week

10.01.2022 Ok so time to lay down some facts during a child’s teenage years occurs second biggest period of growth in height to happen to them (outside the womb). during critical times of growth, stressors can negatively impact the total results. malnutrition is one of the biggest stressors that can impact on negatively impact on height.... But my teenager isn’t malnourished? The general population has a different idea to what malnourished means. Clinically it means deficiencies or imbalances in in a persons intake of energy (calories) and/or nutrients (macros and micros). So knowing this; how much fuel does your teenager get it? Does it match their outputs? how much protein does your teenager get? how many kinds of fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and seeds do they get? have they been diagnosed with a vitamin deficiency (e.g. Iron, Calcium or Vitamin D)? This post is not meant to make you freak out. This post is meant to help you see if your child or teenager might need a little more in their diet - whether that’s more fuel in total or just helping them increase their variety. These are all things I can help with. Flick me a DM if you have any questions

09.01.2022 How good is this from Caitlin? Gotta love a cheeky bargain #Repost @enriched_dietetics CHEAPER OPTIONS FOR STAPLE FOODS ... I'm always on the lookout for cheaper options for common foods. The three in this post include: Swap Carman's Protein Muesli Bars TO Aldi Hillcrest Protein Bars The Aldi option is roughly half the price but they both contain 10g protein per bar Swap Chobani Fit Yoghurt TO Woolworths High Protein Plain Yoghurt The Woolworths option is only $0.57 per 100g, compared to $1.61 per 100g for the Chobani yoghurt. Plus, the Woolworths one has an extra gram of protein per 100g as well! Swap Carman's Honey Vanilla and Cinnamon Porridge Sachets TO Coles Honey Flavoured Quick Oats Sachets The Coles product is about half the price, but you get an extra 4 sachets in the Coles one compared to the Carman's one. The Coles Quick Oats Sachets do have more sugar per 100g, however, they have about 170kcal less energy per serve, if you are looking for lower calorie options. Please let me know if you like these comparison posts and I can do some more of them!

09.01.2022 Did you catch this on the ABC? So amazing to see what us as Sports Dietitians have known for ages to be shown in the mainstream media This is something most of you know I’m passionate about and this issue is even more prevalent in adolescent athletes. If you have any questions at all please don’t hesitate to ask

07.01.2022 Guess who did a podcast! Follow the link below or find Talk More with Rosemore on your podcast app - I talk about all things teen nutrition but as a warning I do delve into Eating Disorders / Disordered Eating as well, so if this is a triggering topic feel free to skip https://podcasts.apple.com//talk-more-with-r/id1512917332

07.01.2022 Food isn’t just about calories! Such a great reminder from one of our dietitians Caitlin #Repost @enriched_dietetics with @make_repost GOOD MOOD FOODS ... Food has the ability to affect our mood, and our mood has the ability to affect the food we eat! Research over recent years has shown that particular dietary patterns can be beneficial for our mood, and can even help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in some people. How good is that?! The Mediterranean diet has been the most widely studied diet in the area of food and our mood. Some of the key foods that can help with our mood are: grain foods like wholegrain bread and pasta protein foods, mainly fish, beans and legumes, with smaller amounts of chicken, pork and red meat healthy fats like olive oil, nuts and seeds and of course, fruit and veg Fun fact, carbohydrates play a role in serotonin production in our brain, which is one of our "happy hormones"! Let me know if you'd like to know more about the link between food and our mood!

05.01.2022 Raise your hands if this scenario feels familiar; You got up for work and your teenage athlete was still asleep because they’re on school holidays. You make sure there’s leftovers for them in the fridge and a pantry FULL of snacks. You leave a note on the bench saying there’s leftovers in the fridge for lunch, I’ll see you after training tonight. It gets to the end of the day, and you pick them up from training and they tell you they’re STARVING. You ask what they had toda...y and they shrug and go I dunno, a couple of myself bars and a piece of fruit? You are not alone! This is so common for teenagers on holidays. Some of the tips I like to give my clients are; - Have your teenager set alarms for food so they remember to eat every couple of hours - Have a checklist of foods that they can check off once they’ve eaten so they can get a variety in (instead of just a box of shapes!) - Pack a lunchbox that they can take to their room/by the PS5 so they don’t have to remember to get up to eat! What are some of your strategies to remind your teenage athlete to eat over the holidays?

03.01.2022 School lunchboxes - what’s in yours? Often when I talk to teenagers and their parents, the nutrition at home is pretty good. Unfortunately for most active teens, they may only have 1 or 2 meals a day at home; everything else is from their lunch box Common struggles with teens and school lunchboxes include;... lunchbox not being big enough to house all the food they need issues with keeping hot food hot and cold food cold kids consuming their entire lunchbox at first break and having nothing left foods that never get eaten and simply travel back and forth from school the struggle between fresh and packaged food fussy eaters who will only eat certain foods Does any of the above sound familiar? If so, let me know, this is stuff that I cover off in my sessions with teenagers to help not only them understand how to build a better lunchbox but also why it’s so important to get this right for their growth and performance

01.01.2022 Omg our dietitian Tessa is at it again with this cute reel about how to use Tahini! Check it out!

01.01.2022 Let’s talk about why kids (like Alex here!) benefit from seeing a sports dietitian! Alex is a phenomenal young athlete that I’ve been working with for a while. Earlier last week his Dad contacts me because Alex has been having some frightening dizzy spells after he races his favourite event, the 800m. Not only that but he has GPS Track & Field Champs on Friday with a massive program to compete in! Long story short, we put together a plan for the 24 hours leading up to and... during GPS to keep him well hydrated and fuelled for the entire day. Good thing we did too, as he managed to SMASH the 11 year olds GPS 800m record by over 3 seconds (2:22.49)! Kids and teenagers come to see me for lots of reasons; growth, performance, health reasons, fussy eating, the list goes on! If you’re curious on how a seeing a sports dietitian can help your child, flick me a DM so we can chat

01.01.2022 Sleep - raise your hands if you want more of it! Most of us are aware that the right amount of sleep is fundamentally important for us, but how much should we have? - Adults: 7-9 hours - Teenagers: 8-10 hours... - Adolescent Athletes: at least 8-10, sometimes more depending on training loads! But with homework, early morning training and just the shear amount kids do these days; how can they possibly get that in? Tip #1: Naps Count! Aim for either <30mins, 1.5 hours or 3.0 hours to avoid feeling groggy when you wake up Tip #2: Rest Days! You should be having at LEAST 1 full day off a week from training, and you can use this day to sleep in or nap to help catch up on total sleep Tip #3: Take a Session Off! As a former coach, this one is hard for me to write, but if you’re run down and you’ve had no sleep, you’re unlikely to produce a quality session and you’re drastically increasing your risk or illness or injury As I’ve said to my clients before; if you don’t take a rest when you need it, your body will do it for you in the form of illness or injury Let me know how much sleep you get!