The Wholesome Effect

21/07/2026

High cholesterol is one of the biggest modifiable risk factors for heart disease, but small, consistent changes to your diet can make a real difference🫀

I've put together 10 evidence-based nutrition tips to help lower cholesterol, including practical food swaps, the role of fibre, healthy fats, and everyday habits that support heart health 🥣

Read the full blog here: 10 Evidence-Based Tips to Lower Cholesterol from a Dietitian 🍓

I'd love to hear which tip you'll be trying first!

Discover 10 Evidence-Based Tips to Lower Cholesterol from a Dietitian with evidence-based advice from Paris Mooney, Central Coast dietitian. Practical tips for better health & wellbeing.

21/07/2026

Not all gels are created equal 👀
From a Dietitian 🍓

The gel market can feel overwhelming… caffeine gels, hydro gels, isotonic, high carb, electrolyte blends, “gut friendly,” “performance boosting,” so many options and so much marketing.

But choosing a gel doesn’t need to be confusing 💭

What should you actually look for? 👇
A good gel choice depends on your goals, training, gut tolerance, and race demands:
✔️ Carbohydrate content 
✔️ Carb type → glucose/fructose blends may improve tolerance & carb delivery during longer sessions
✔️ Electrolytes → useful for heavy sweaters or long/hot sessions
✔️ Caffeine content → can support performance, but not everyone tolerates it well
✔️ Texture & consistency → some gels are thicker, some more liquid/hydro style
✔️ Gut tolerance → practice in training before race day
✔️ Convenience → easy-to-carry fuel for endurance sessions, long runs, rides, or events

This is only a small snapshot 👀
Let me know which gels you would like me to compare next 🛒✨

Need help understanding sports nutrition, race fueling, gut-friendly options, or how much carbohydrate YOU actually need? 🤍

Book a FREE discovery call now with Dietitian Paris 🍓
Available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at The Hybrid HQ Erina or online.

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02/07/2026

Training is done. Race week is here and it is all about arriving at the start line well fuelled, well hydrated, and confident in your plan.

I’ve put together a practical guide covering:
🏁 How to approach your carb intake during taper week
💧 Hydration strategies that actually make a difference
🍽️ What to eat the night before HYROX
🥯 Race morning breakfast ideas
⚡ Last-minute fuelling tips to help you perform at your best

Whether you're tackling your first HYROX or chasing a PB at Sydney HYROX, these evidence-based nutrition strategies can help you get the most out of your training on race day.

Best of luck to everyone racing this weekend, I can't wait to see what you achieve!

Discover Sydney HYROX Race Week Nutrition Tips: What to Eat Before HYROX for Peak Performance with evidence-based advice from Paris Mooney, Central Coast dietitian. Practical tips for better health & wellbeing.

01/07/2026

HOW TO FUEL FOR SYDNEY HYROX 👀🏁
From a Dietitian 🍓

Last minute race prep doesn’t need to be complicated, but it does need to be intentional.
This is your simple HYROX fuelling breakdown 👇

🥔 Mini carb load (day before)
Think topping up glycogen stores, not stuffing yourself.
Focus on familiar, easy-to-digest carbohydrate-rich meals spread across the day to arrive at race morning fuelled and ready.

🍌 Morning of race
Prioritise a carbohydrate-rich breakfast to top up energy stores and support performance on the start line.

⏰ If you’re racing later in the day
Include carbs every 2–3 hours (meals + snacks) to maintain energy availability without GI overload.

🛒 LAST MINUTE SHOPPING BASKET ESSENTIALS
Keep it simple, repeatable, and gut-friendly:
✔️ White rice / pasta / bread / wraps
✔️ Bananas, applesauce, fruit
✔️ Cereal + milk or yoghurt
✔️ Honey, jam, rice cakes
✔️ Sports drink or juice

The best approach is the one that matches your training, tolerance, and race timing.
Need help nailing your race day nutrition or performance fuelling strategy? 🤍

Book a FREE discovery call with Dietitian Paris at The Hybrid HQ today🍓
📍 The Hybrid HQ Erina or online

DM for info on private health rebates + bookings

28/06/2026

5 breakfasts I’d make if I was in a breakfast rut (Dietitian edition)

If breakfast has been feeling a bit repetitive or you’ve lost inspiration lately, here are 5 simple go-to ideas I’d rotate to bring back variety, energy, and enjoyment in the morning ⬇️

🥣 Banana bread baked oats
🍧 Chia pudding
🥣 Granola + yoghurt bowl
🥤 PB & jelly smoothie
🥑 Smashed edamame toast

Check out my page Paris Mooney - Central Coast Dietitian for the full recipes 

✨ Need more help building balanced meals, increasing protein intake, or fuelling your training?
Book a Dietitian session with Paris at The Wholesome Effect PM today 🤍

DM us for information about private and public health rebates.
📍 In-person (Central Coast) & online available

🔗 Book via the link in bio or head to: DietitianCentralCoast.com.au

26/06/2026

🩺 World Allergy Week 2026: How a Dietitian Can Support Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Management

Food allergies are more than just avoiding certain foods, they impact confidence, nutrition, and everyday life.

During World Allergy Week, we’re reminded of the importance of awareness around anaphylaxis and the role healthcare teams play in keeping people safe.

As a Dietitian, I support clients to:
🥛 Maintain nutritional adequacy when foods are excluded
🛒 Find safe and practical food alternatives
🍽️ Feel more confident eating out and socialising
👨‍👩‍👧 Support families navigating allergies at home and school
📚 Reduce unnecessary food restriction and food fear

If you or someone you know is managing food allergies, support is available to help make food feel safe again.

Discover World Allergy Week 2026: How a Dietitian Can Help Manage Food Allergies & Anaphylaxis with evidence-based advice from Paris Mooney, Central Coast dietitian. Practical tips for better health & wellbeing.