https://www.goodfoodforagoodmood.com/dietitian-dietician-nutrition-nutritionist-corporatewellness-presenter-guthealth-nutritioneducation-rebeccacavanagh daily 0.75 2020-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb8b803c7eb587825bda472/1589186072240-S3BA0UOYTVTQRGFHA01L/Rebecca+Cavanagh+Head+Shot.jpeg About Rebecca Rebecca is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) and a member of Dietitians Australia. She graduated from La Trobe University with Bachelor’s of Applied Science and Masters in Dietetic Practice. Previously studying Engineering, working as Financial Adviser and travelling the world as a DJ, Rebecca is now fascinated with the link between our brain and our gut, and how nutrition can play a vital role in our mental health and well-being. Rebecca has facilitated workshops at Music festivals, been interviewed on Wellness Podcasts, and presented to organisations for health and well-being seminars. https://www.goodfoodforagoodmood.com/home daily 1.0 2021-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb8b803c7eb587825bda472/1598883538747-6H2ZH9SZ3H2GVAAZZA23/image-asset.jpeg Good Food for a Good Mood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb8b803c7eb587825bda472/1598883570679-KX46TO1R5ZTU4BD2HT4V/image-asset.jpeg Good Food for a Good Mood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb8b803c7eb587825bda472/1598883499789-AFFDUXALD2874IAUCI6R/image-asset.jpeg Good Food for a Good Mood https://www.goodfoodforagoodmood.com/dietitian-dietician-nutrition-nutritionist-guthealth-wellness-goodfoodforagoodmood daily 0.75 2020-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb8b803c7eb587825bda472/1593338191351-PSXK8UUF1DY40FCBKP4W/Dietitian-Nutritionist-dietician-wellness.jpg Mental Health In the end Food is so much more that just nutrition. It’s Culture, Social Gatherings, Traditions, Nostalgia, Love, Celebration, Pleasure, Individual Expression, Special Occasions, Emotion, Memories and ENJOYMENT! And here at Good Food for a Good Mood we want you to experience and enjoy all of that. With no room for guilt, shame or pressures to eat ‘the right thing’ all the time. It is far more beneficial to improve peoples relationships with food for overall health, well-being and of course a Good Mood! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb8b803c7eb587825bda472/1593335792407-LC7JCAV1ZKP6C6SP6137/dietitian-dietician-nutritionist.jpg Mental Health Mental illnesses are the biggest cause of disability and illness worldwide. We’re aware the quality of the food we consume impacts our physical wellbeing, but we are discovering more and more evidence of the grand scale impact diet and nutrition have on our mental hygiene. Eating a diet full of nutritious foods can go along way to decreasing stress, improving brain function, reducing impacts of mental conditions such as depression and anxiety, and improving our overall mental hygiene, so lets make every bite count! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb8b803c7eb587825bda472/1593337900473-O4RGWJYZ2KNMDCPF66HS/image-asset.jpeg Mental Health Depression is one of the leading causes of disability across the world. A 2012 study The SMILEs Trial (Supporting the Modification of lifestyle in Lowered Emotional States) showed that participants following a Modified Mediterranean diet had a much greater reduction in their depressive symptoms compared to those in a social support group. For the science heads reading this, here’s the full scientific details of The SMILEs Trial. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb8b803c7eb587825bda472/1593339011988-USIIV02JGJSZHZ1KT26G/dietitian-dietician-nutrition-wellness-guthealth.jpg Mental Health But what good is the research and education if we don’t actually possess the capabilities to make such changes. Good Food for a Good Mood looks at the whole picture, improving relationships around food, whilst remembering it’s not only about decreasing stress or improving mental hygiene and energy levels through nutrition; it’s also about feeling good right now and enjoying the next meal in front of us. Eating this way ensure consistency of a nutritionally balanced diet whilst increasing variety and keeping things in moderation. https://www.goodfoodforagoodmood.com/apply-to-work-with-me daily 0.75 2020-11-03 https://www.goodfoodforagoodmood.com/contact daily 0.75 2020-08-31 https://www.goodfoodforagoodmood.com/corporate-wellness daily 0.75 2020-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb8b803c7eb587825bda472/1598777588119-27RVTAZF190MFSR5CQEK/image-asset.jpeg Corporate Wellness - Choose from carefully curated presentations, or contact me directly to discuss a tailored solution for your workplace. These are engaging and interactive sessions that can range from focus groups to company-wide presentations. Popular topics: Food for Thought: Improving cognitive function and decreasing stress. 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The current dietary-based intervention is following a low FODMAP diet, which is a therapeutic diet that should be trialed under the guidance of an experienced dietitian. The low FODMAP diet should be viewed as a program; not a lifetime diet; consists of 3 phases. As most people feel symptom relief after phase 1, they do not complete all phases which can cause other long term health issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb8b803c7eb587825bda472/1598878562089-JKEQPKRTSLBM3L069XXB/image-asset.jpeg Gut Health Many people don't acknowledge IBS symptoms. Yet IBS is one of the most common disorders seen by physicians. As mentioned IBS root causes are multi factorial. Stress and anxiety can also affect our IBS symptoms. Good Food for a Good Mood is up-to-date with the latest research around the gut-brain axis and the link between gut health and mental health. We can explore other stress management diets as well as refer you on to other therapies that may improve your IBS, like hypnotherapy or stress management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb8b803c7eb587825bda472/1598877679161-VVJAUMNMQCBTXTV50XZ3/image-asset.jpeg Gut Health Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID). It affects ~10-25% of the population. Most common symptoms are lower abdominal pain, excessive wind, bloating/distension, constipation, diarrhea, or altered bowel habits. As these symptoms overlap with several other serious gastrointestinal and gynecological conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), coeliac disease, bowel cancer and endometriosis, it is extremely important to ensure these conditions are ruled out, before you self diagnose IBS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb8b803c7eb587825bda472/1598877890179-WORAPY0RG7I2KY7IZA7M/image-asset.jpeg Gut Health An Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) is the preferred prescriber of the low FODMAP diet program, due to expertise in balanced dietary management and complete patient-centered care.There are other health practitioners offering advice whom are not necessarily trained in safe FODMAP dietary provisions, as well as many online resources that are inaccurate or incomplete. IBS is a relapsing, chronic condition, it is essential to get the right advice and correct education the first time. This will avoid confusion, and frustration, prevent unnecessary healthcare access, and avoid polypharmacy. https://www.goodfoodforagoodmood.com/guthealth daily 0.75 2022-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb8b803c7eb587825bda472/1598889004333-J3RSIBDP8ZQ0BG5AAJOH/image-asset.jpeg Gut Health - One-to-One Dietetic Consult. Accredited Practicing Dietitians (APDs) treat a range of chronic conditions including gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, cardio vascular diseases, food allergies & intolerance’s and well as disordered eating. The use of ‘Medical Nutrition Therapy’ and being able to tailor nutritional advice to the individual and their needs is unique to the field of Dietetics. Good Food for a Good Mood focuses on Gut Health, in particular people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Whether you have been newly diagnosed or been suffering in silence for years, we will find the best approach for you and your condition. We will consider the whole person, be flexible in our approach, advice and support, yet bound by factual scientific evidence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb8b803c7eb587825bda472/1598889199437-4HX3PU2SVKADTNROKQ1Y/image-asset.jpeg Gut Health - Getting to the Guts of it! Three month commitment from you 7 dietetic consults to deep dive into your Irritable bowel causes, triggers, concerns and limitations. Teach you the tools and mechanisms for lifelong maintenance of IBS relief. A guide to stress free living after the program. Assistance with complimentary interventions. https://www.goodfoodforagoodmood.com/gut-health-quiz daily 0.75 2021-03-09