Blog — Holly Charlton Dietitian

Breakfast burrito

Make this delicious, quick and super easy breakfast burrito using fresh ingredients!

Holly CharltonDecember 12, 2021recipe, healthyrecipe, dietitian, dietetics, sportsnutrition, sportsdietetics, nutrition, nutritionist, Breakfast

Chilli jam

For a relaxing and satisfying food DIY activity, make your own chilli jam!

Holly CharltonNovember 17, 2021recipe, healthyrecipes, chillijam, homemadechillijam, Breakfast, lunch

Increase iron intake and maximise absorption

Iron is one of those minerals that can be quite tricky to increase and maintain levels in the body.

Holly CharltonOctober 1, 2021iron, iron absorption, anemia, increase iron

How to cook fresh fish

Read on to find out the TASTIEST way to cook fresh fish!

Holly CharltonSeptember 3, 2021recipe, healthyrecipes, freshfish, fish, fishfreshrecipe, fishrecipes

Fudgy sweet potato & hazelnut brownies

Give this recipe a try for a fudgy, smooth and pleasantly sweet brownie using monk fruit sweetener!

Holly CharltonAugust 12, 2021

Cultivating an environment that promotes true self-worth

This post is focused towards the mental impact of food and nutrition on us as adults and the relationship we form with food as a result; and then, the message we consequently convey to those around us, such as children and adolescents, being the age groups that are on average most susceptible to eating disorder/disorder eating development.

Holly CharltonJuly 21, 2021eating disorder, disordered eating, eating disorders, weight, weight management, eating behaviours, nutrition, dietitian, body image, self-esteem, self-worth

How to enjoy all eating occasions

Social occasions involving food shared with family, friends and acquaintances are positive experiences that should be enjoyed by all.

However, for many of us, food social occasions can be uncomfortable, stressful and thus regretful.

Keep reading to find out how to enjoy all eating occasions whilst caring for your health.

Holly CharltonJune 30, 2021goldcoastdietitian, goldcoastnutritionist, christmas weight gain, health, wellbeing, nutrition, healthy christmas, healthy new year, Gold Coast, christmas festivities, new year festivities

Distance running nutrition considerations

Whether you are a regular attendee of distance running events or fresh on the scene, it’s definitely worth considering your nutrition to get the most out of your training plan and performance on race day.

Holly CharltonJune 16, 2021sportsdietetics, sportsnutrition, distancerunningnutrition

Chicken bone broth

Bone broth! cooked in a crock pot for 24 hours.

Health, RecipesHolly CharltonMay 5, 2021healthyrecipes, bone broth, chicken bone broth, gut health, health, wellbeing, dietitian, dietetics, nutrition, nutritionist

Eating for a healthy pregnancy

What better motivation to maintain nutritious eating than an on it’s way bub!

Keep reading for the recommended top tips for a healthy pregnancy.

Pregnancy, HealthHolly CharltonSeptember 29, 2020Nutritionist, nutrition, dietetics, Dietitian, goldcoastnutritionist, goldcoastdietitian, sportsnutrition, sportsdietetics, pregnancynutrition, healthypregnancy, nutritiouspregnancy, health, wellbeing, pregnancyfoodfacts

Banana loaf

Crunchy on top, soft and creamy on the inside! - enjoy this seriously delicious banana loaf with a spread of butter, perfect for breakfast and/or a snack.

Holly CharltonMay 17, 2020

Eating for lean body mass

You’re wanting to gain body mass but, not just any sort of mass, lean muscle with minimal to no increase in body fat.

This can be accomplished through simple nutrition principles.

Holly CharltonFebruary 16, 2020goldcoastdietitian, goldcoastnutritionist, brisbanedietitian, brisbanenutritionist, sportsdietetics, sportsdietitian, sportsnutrition, gaining lean body mass, gainingmusclemass, nutritiouseating

Peanut butter, lemon rind & sesame seed balls

Enjoy the indulgence of peanut butter and freshness of lemon with these bad boys.

The ideal snack - quick and easy to make, provides protein, quality fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, fibre and, can be grabbed on the go for your convenience.

RecipesHolly CharltonOctober 1, 2019goldcoastdietitian, goldcoastnutritionist, sportsnutrition, dietitian, dietetics, Nutritionist, nutrition, healthysnack, peanutbutterballs, sportsdietetics

A sugar comparison

There are so many types of sugars currently available and an ever increasing amount of advice claiming one is healthier than another. Can we actually trust this information? Read more to find out.

Energy protein bars

These bars provide long-lasting energy, protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals and, they have a crunch!

Perfect for any occasion and particularly as a fuelling and/or recovery snack before and after physical activity, training, a game or competition.

Shocking supermarket tactics

When I first learnt of supermarkets’ sneaky tactics to get us to spend more money, it made me laugh with shock!

Food BudgetHolly CharltonJune 22, 2019gold coast dietitien, Dietitian, gold coast nutritionist, Nutritionist, Dietetics, Supermarket tactics, Australian supermarkets, Health, Wellbeing, Food, Budget, Groceries, Eating, Gold Coast

Finding a form of exercise you enjoy

When exercise is unenjoyable, it feels like a chore and is difficult to maintain. The key is to find activities that you actually enjoy.

ExerciseHolly CharltonMay 22, 2019exercise, physical activity, weight, weight loss, Weight management, mental health, benefits of trying new activities, physical fitness, gold coast city council, health, wellbeing, dietitian, gold coast dietitien, gold coast nutritionist, nutritionist

Banana and coconut pancakes

These pancakes are delicious for their banana and coconut flavour, texture and creaminess. They’re so simple and quick to make, they’ll become a go-to when you’re craving pancakes the most.

RecipesHolly CharltonMay 12, 2019Food, Breakfast, Pancakes