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Zest+Zing Nutritionist Amanda Powell practicing in Sydneys Northern Beaches.
• Digestive Health
• Weight Management
• Womens Health A healthy helping.

Sydney’s leading consultancy for Nutrition, Health, Cooking & Lifestlye.

You’re eating enough protein… but are you absorbing it? 👀You’re hitting your protein goals, prioritising protein at ever...
15/10/2026

You’re eating enough protein… but are you absorbing it? 👀

You’re hitting your protein goals, prioritising protein at every meal and doing all the right things.

But here’s something we don’t talk about enough…

Eating enough protein and absorbing it effectively are two different things.

I often see clients whose blood results show low protein markers, despite eating what appears to be an adequate amount of protein.

One factor I commonly consider is low stomach acid, which can affect protein digestion. But it’s only one piece of the puzzle — there can be several reasons why protein levels are low.

Other signs of low stomach acid are:
• Bloating & Gas
• Frequent Burping
• Reflux/Indigestion
• Nausea (especially after eating)
• Undigested Food in Stool
• Nutritional Deficiencies (low iron, B12)
• SIBO

If you experience any of these you may have low stomach acid and therefore be at risk of protein deficiency too.

We obsess over hitting our macros before getting the basics right. And it all starts in the gut.

📩 Want to get the most out of your nutrition? Book a Discovery Call. Link in my bio ⬆️

womensheslth

My journey into energy work has been a lifelong one. But one I’ve only really been able to step into fully these past fe...
10/10/2026

My journey into energy work has been a lifelong one. But one I’ve only really been able to step into fully these past few years ✨

When I practice Reiki I feel so connected and never more life myself. I’m learning, growing and evolving and I do it out of love.

I’m offering Community Reiki sessions which means I have some limited spots available each month to offer to anyone who feels called.

Being an energy exchange, I ask for an offering from you in return.

To book these sessions - contact me directly to organise - 0410 799 449

It’s an honour to offer these 🙏✨🫶

Intermittent Fasting can be a useful tool - but it’s not for everyone and can cause more harm if the basics aren’t in pl...
08/10/2026

Intermittent Fasting can be a useful tool - but it’s not for everyone and can cause more harm if the basics aren’t in place first.

I see so many people jumping straight into fasting while the foundations of their health and nutrition aren’t there yet.

Before you cut down your eating window, I want to know:

• Are you eating enough overall? Are you getting adequate protein and nutrients your body needs metabolically?
• Are you managing your stress and supporting your nervous system?
• Are you moving your body daily?
• Are there any underlying issues - digestive symptoms, food intolerances, or other sources of inflammation we need to address first?

Because if you’re already under-fuelling, exhausted or highly stressed - making your eating window smaller isn’t going to help.

Start with the basics. Get those right and we build from there.

Fasting should be determined on an individual basis. It can be a great tool. But if not used correctly, or for the right person, can have the potential to drive your health further into the ground.

Curious to learn more? DM me for more info or start by Booking a Free Discovery Call - link in my bio ⬆️

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01/10/2026

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And sometimes…you just need a holiday 🌴☀️ ✌️
26/09/2026

And sometimes…you just need a holiday 🌴☀️ ✌️

Want a 3pm choccy replacement without the refined sugars? I recently made these for a client who works long hours on her...
24/09/2026

Want a 3pm choccy replacement without the refined sugars?

I recently made these for a client who works long hours on her feet and wasn’t fuelling herself properly!

Naturally sweetened with dates and a chocolate hit from raw cacao — it hits the cravings, energy pick me up and all whole food ingredients!

Makes 16 balls

Ingredients
* 125 g almonds or almond meal
* 16 Medjool dates
* 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
* ¼ cup raw cacao
* Pinch of salt
* Extra cacao + desiccated coconut, to roll

Method
Blend almonds, dates, coconut oil, cacao and salt until the mixture comes together. Roll into 16 balls and coat in cacao or desiccated coconut.

Approx. per ball: 145 kcal | 3.3 g protein | 19.5 g carbs | 11.5g sugar | 7g fat | 3.5 g fibre

This post is hard for me to share - I was broken, had lost my smile and my light for a time there. But I’m sharing this ...
15/09/2026

This post is hard for me to share - I was broken, had lost my smile and my light for a time there. But I’m sharing this to help other women who feel they’ve lost that inner light they once had…

I was eating “healthy”.

But I was puffy, tired, holding onto weight and emotionally depleted.

I’d lost my spark.

At the time, I was also navigating a very stressful chapter of my life — and I didn’t realise just how much this was affecting me physically.

It had affected my thyroid function, my appetite and my metabolism big time. Not to mention the skin rashes and constant illnesses.

I didn’t need another diet.
I needed to listen to my body.

Because women’s health is about so much more than food.

We need to look at what’s happening beneath the surface — your hormones, thyroid, nervous system, blood sugar regulation, metabolism and nutrition.

That’s the work I do.

We look at the WHY, address the foundations, and create a nutrition and lifestyle approach that works with your body — not against it.

Today, I’m the fittest, strongest and most energised I’ve been ✨

If you’re doing “all the right things” but still don’t feel like yourself, it might be time to look deeper.

And I’d love to work with you to find your light again ✨
Book your Discovery Call today ⬆️

Does the collagen we take actually lead to more collagen production in our body? Or is it just another source of amino a...
18/06/2026

Does the collagen we take actually lead to more collagen production in our body? Or is it just another source of amino acids for us? It’s a great question and one I wanted to answer for you…

Short answer is it CAN influence our body to produce more collagen inside our connective tissue cells. However the quality and type of collagen matters.

Choose a Hydrolysed or Collagen Peptide formula which is more bioavailable and can be converted easily into collagen.

There are also 3 different types of collagen which target different tissues in the body:
Type I: Skin, Bones & Tendons
Type II: Joints & Cartilage
Type III: Muscles, Organs & Blood Vessels

Link in my bio ⬆️ for the full blog post which includes the specific collagen powder I use which contains all 3 types of collagen peptides ☑️

And yes…I see the difference 🙏

Natures Iron Supplement ♥️ Organic Grass Fed Liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods and rich in Heme Iron. Just 3...
30/04/2026

Natures Iron Supplement ♥️
Organic Grass Fed Liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods and rich in Heme Iron.

Just 3 tsp of the beef liver powder into your bolognese gives nearly 5mg iron. Not to mention all the B Vitamins, Vitamin A, C & D!

I love the powder because it’s easy to mix into soups, stews and mess during the cooler months especially.

Food as Medicine 🙏

Find me here ✨ I’m now seeing clients from the beautiful in Brookvale.Mondays 12 - 5pmWednesdays 8am - 12pmFridays 9am ...
29/04/2026

Find me here ✨
I’m now seeing clients from the beautiful in Brookvale.
Mondays 12 - 5pm
Wednesdays 8am - 12pm
Fridays 9am - 5pm

Book online via my website ☝️

Private health fund rebates available. Contact me for more info 🙏

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PH Clinic, Suite 1/318 Sydney Road, Balgowlah
Dee Why, NSW
2093

Opening Hours

Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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