Pooja is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) & Accredited Nutritionist (AN) and is a registered member of the Dietitians Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Human Nutrition from La Trobe University and a Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice from Bond University. She is the Founding Director of Powered by Nutrition, a private practice based in Melbourne and online.
About
Pooja is passionate about improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Her mission is to empower and motivate her clients to achieve their health goals. She believes, when it comes to nutrition, there is no one-size-fits-all! She works with each client to develop individualised and realistic nutrition strategies as per their individual requirements, preferences, lifestyle and budget.
Her food philosophy is: Rather focusing on subtracting, think about what foods you can add to your diet to achieve the healthy balance!
She has a special interest in Plant-based nutrition, Women’s health – especially PCOS and hormonal imbalances, Fertility, Preconception, Perinatal and Post-pregnancy nutrition.
Quick glimpse at services
What is an Accredited Practising Dietitian?
In Australia, Dietitian is a protected title, governed by the regulating body Dietitians Australia. Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) are university-qualified nutrition professionals, who provide a range of evidence-based nutrition services, dietary counseling, medical nutrition therapy and much more. APDs also undertake ongoing training and education programs each year, to ensure they provide the most up-to-date and credible source of nutrition information.
In a world full of nutrition misinformation, false promises and quick-fixes … trust and APD to provide evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy.
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Learn the step by step process of transitioning to a plant-based / vegan diet
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