Understanding appetite loss, weight decline, and how dietitian support can help older adults stay strong at home Grief changes many things. Sleep. Energy. Motivation. Routine. One of the most common changes we see in aged care is appetite. It often begins subtly. A smaller meal here. A skipped lunch there. A quiet “I’m not that hungry…
If you live with ADHD, you might already know this: Eating can feel surprisingly hard. You might: Forget to eat all day… then feel ravenous at night Start medication and suddenly have no appetite Hyperfocus and miss meals Live off convenience food because planning feels overwhelming Feel frustrated that “simple” food routines don’t stick If…
Weight loss medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic®️, Wegovy®️), tirzepatide (Mounjaro®️), and liraglutide (Saxenda®️) are changing the experience of weight management for many people. For some, these medications quiet constant food thoughts and reduce appetite in a way that finally feels like relief. At the same time, many people are surprised by how challenging the side…
If you’ve ever wondered why a dietitian doesn’t jump straight to supplements, super-specific nutrient targets, or highly detailed meal plans, you’re not alone. It’s a common question — especially when so much nutrition advice online focuses on what to add, what to remove, or what to optimise. The short answer? Because nutrition works best when…
Understand the signs of low iron, who’s at risk, and easy, realistic strategies to support your body’s energy naturally. Do you often feel drained, struggle to concentrate, or find yourself out of breath during exercise – even when everything else in your life seems “normal”? Low iron might be the hidden culprit. Iron is essential…
For many people who rely on enteral nutrition (tube feeding), food can sometimes feel clinical, routine, or removed from the social connections of everyday meals. But there’s another option that’s becoming increasingly popular and supported by dietitians: Blended Tube Feeding (BTF). At Optimum Intake Dietitians, we are proud to support participants and families who want…
When we think about barriers to progress whether in therapy, education, employment, or daily living, it’s easy to focus on time, resources, or motivation. But one of the most common hidden barriers is often overlooked: undernutrition. Undernutrition, sometimes called malnutrition, affects people of all ages, body shapes, and sizes. It can quietly undermine health, slow…
You train hard. You push yourself to the limit. You’ve invested in the gear, the coaching, the hours of sweat and sacrifice. But have you ever stopped to ask is your nutrition giving you the same winning edge as your training? At Optimum Intake Dietitians, we know that peak performance isn’t an accident. It’s carefully…
Every year, Malnutrition Week shines a spotlight on an issue that often hides in plain sight. Malnutrition doesn’t just affect one group it touches children, adults, and older people across every community. It impacts quality of life, slows recovery, and adds significant strain to our healthcare system. At Optimum Intake Dietitians, we see the reality…
What Is Inflammaging? How Inflammation Affects Ageing and What You Can Do About It Nutrition tips for reducing inflammation, preserving strength, and feeling better with age. As we get older, it’s natural to notice changes slower recovery, more fatigue, and perhaps a few more aches and pains than we used to have. While we often chalk…