Wellness Bites

Sophie Scott

Sophie Scott is passionate about nutrition, fitness and behaviour change coaching. As a Registered Nutritionist and Environmental Scientist, she takes a wholistic approach to nutrition, focusing on people’s relationship with food and driving a shift to a healthier approach to eating.

With more than 12 years’ experience in the health and fitness industry, Sophie has supported hundreds of women along their health journey through her business, fitandfed.

Sophie is an enthusiastic nutrition teacher and accomplished course creator at Endeavour College of Natural Health, inspiring the next wave of nutrition and wellness professionals.

Monday, 20 March 2023

Sophie Scott

Plant-based living: What it is and how to live it

Firstly, what is plant-based living?

Plant-based living extends from the food we eat to the skin care we use, to the clothes we wear.

A diet based on whole foods like fruit and veggies, grains, legumes and nuts is the cornerstone of plant-based living.

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Monday, 13 March 2023

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diet nutrition protein tips and advice

5 nutritionist-approved protein bars

A stroll down the health food aisle has become a choice minefield. Protein powders, functional foods and bars line the shelves, and it seems every product from cereal to yoghurt and chips is boosted with extra protein.

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Monday, 30 January 2023

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Intermittent fasting – the right way to do it

I’ve always been told not to skip meals. Now, I do a few times a week and feel amazing. I’m not an elite athlete who needs to eat constantly. I’ve noticed that giving my digestive system a rest and eating less at night have been real game changers for m…

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Monday, 24 October 2022

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Portion sizes for weight loss

You’re eating a nutritious and well-balanced diet, but you’re not achieving your weight loss goals. What’s going on?

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Wednesday, 19 October 2022

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The scoop on protein powders

Protein powder is the most popular supplementary food consumed by Aussies and is quickly becoming a kitchen and gym staple. Touted as a quick and easy way to boost protein intake, powders can be used as a meal replacement, post-workout snack or added to…

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Wednesday, 28 September 2022

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Let's talk pre, pro and psychobiotics

Before we get to the guts of it, we want you to take an immunity shot every time we use the word ‘gut’ in this article (just kidding – everything in moderation, but you get the idea).

The gut (otherwise known as the gastrointestinal tract) is essentially…

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Tuesday, 23 August 2022

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Five tips for a perfect sandwich

What’s not to loaf about the humble sandwich? Quick and easy to prepare, cost-effective, convenient, and filling. Oh, while we’re on the topic of fillings, we want to share some tips on how to turn your sandwich into a well-rounded meal.

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Wednesday, 10 August 2022

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5 tips for better gut health

Gut reaction, go with your gut, gut instinct… turns out the gut is kind of a big deal. Here’s how to improve your own gut health.

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Wednesday, 3 August 2022

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What is plant-based living?

An increase in awareness around food industry practices, global shortages, and environmentalism have resulted in plant foods taking centre stage like never before.

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Tuesday, 19 July 2022

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Should you eat before or after working out?

The short answer is that it depends on the type of workout you’ll be doing and for how long. A good rule of thumb is to avoid eating at least half an hour before intense exercise (like running or a HIIT class), but to have a snack 15 minutes post-workou…

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Monday, 11 July 2022

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The best healthy food delivery services

Convenience? Check. Time-saver? Check. Healthy? Check. Wait, what?

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Wednesday, 6 July 2022

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Are the Australian Dietary Guidelines out of date?

The Australian Dietary Guidelines provide recommendations on the types and amounts of food the average Aussie should be eating to meet nutritional requirements. Do they need an update?

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"I wanted to understand the science behind healthy eating so that I could explain it well to my clients. This course was the best online one I’ve ever done."

- Mitch Kemmis