The Wholesome Effect

18/06/2026

Not all protein puddings are created equal 👀
From a Dietitian 🍓

What should you actually look for? 👇
A good protein pudding choice depends on your goals, preferences, and nutrition needs:
✔️ Protein content → look for options that provide a meaningful protein serve (great for fullness, muscle maintenance, and recovery)
✔️ Energy content → higher calorie options can be useful for athletes, weight gain, or increasing intake, while lower calorie options may suit those focusing on weight loss
✔️ Ingredients & tolerance → consider lactose content, sweeteners, and how your gut responds (especially if you have IBS)
✔️ Calcium content → dairy-based options can contribute to calcium intake for bone health
✔️ Carbohydrates & fats → these aren’t “bad” they can help support energy needs, training, and satisfaction
✔️ Taste & enjoyment → the best option is the one you actually enjoy and will consistently eat

Spoiler alert 👀
There isn’t one “best” protein pudding.
The best option depends on YOUR goals:
🏋️ Performance & recovery
⚖️ Weight management
🍓 Increasing protein intake
🥣 Convenient snack option
🍫 Satisfying a sweet craving

Let me know which protein snacks you would like me to compare next 🛒✨
Need help understanding protein, sports nutrition, weight management, or building balanced meals? 🤍

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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12/06/2026

🏃‍♀️ Bay to Bay is this weekend, and my carb-loading shopping trolley might surprise you...

Bagels. LCM bars. Rice puddings. Juice. Powerade. Cookies. 🍞🍪🥤

When people think of sports nutrition, they often imagine "perfect" eating. In reality, effective carb loading is often about choosing familiar, easy-to-digest foods that help maximise glycogen stores and support performance.

Carb loading doesn't need to be restrictive, complicated, or Instagram-worthy. It needs to be practical.

In my latest blog, I share:
✅ What carb loading actually means
✅ The foods I'm buying this week
✅ Common mistakes runners make before race day
✅ Simple tips to maximise energy and minimise gut issues
Back to regular programming next week 👍🏼

Discover Best Half & Full Marathon Carb Loading Foods for Bay to Bay; Dietitians Guide with evidence-based advice from Paris Mooney, Central Coast dietitian. Practical tips for better health & wellbeing.

09/06/2026

Not all milks are created equal 👀
From a Dietitian 🍓

The milk aisle can feel overwhelming… full cream, light, skim, lactose-free, high protein, soy, almond, oat, A2, calcium-fortified, so many options and so much marketing but what everyone needs is very individual.

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

What should you actually look for? 👇
A good milk choice depends on your goals, preferences, dietary needs, and budget:
✔️ Protein content → important for satiety, muscle maintenance, and recovery
✔️ Calcium content → aim for around 300mg per serve or calcium fortified if you re choosing plant-based
✔️ Fat content → full cream, reduced fat, and skim can all fit within a your diet
✔️ Lactose tolerance → lactose-free options can be a great alternative if needed
✔️ Taste & preference → the best choice is often the one you’ll consistently enjoy
✔️ Intended use → weight gain, weight loss, weight maintenance, muscle growth, high calcium etc

Spoiler alert 👀
There isn’t one “best” milk.

The best option is the one that suits YOUR nutrition needs, budget, lifestyle, and preferences 🥛✨
This is only a small snapshot 👀

Let me know which milks you would like me to compare next 🛒✨
Need help understanding protein, calcium, plant-based alternatives, sports nutrition, or building balanced meals? 🤍

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

DM me for info about private and public health rebates.
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04/06/2026

Are you nailing the nutrition basics? 💪

So many strength athletes focus on supplements before mastering the foundations 👀

The Muscle & Strength Nutrition Pyramid reminds us that results come from getting the basics right first:
🔥 Calories
💪 Protein
⚡ Carbohydrates
🥦 Micronutrients
⏰ Nutrient Timing
💊 Supplements

The biggest mistake?
Trying to optimise the top of the pyramid while ignoring the bottom.

If your goal is building muscle, strength, and performance:
✔️ Eat enough
✔️ Hit your protein target
✔️ Fuel your training with carbs
✔️ Stay consistent

Everything else is just the icing on the cake 🍰
👉 Swipe to see the nutrition hierarchy and examples of 20g and 40g protein serves.

Need help with muscle gain, performance nutrition, or your protein targets? 🍓
Book a FREE discovery call with Dietitian Paris.

Last question: is your training reflective of your goals? If not, speak to one our coaches today to fine out how we hit goals at The Hybrid HQ!

04/06/2026

Central Coast runners, see you at the Bay to Bay next weekend! 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️🌊

Whether you’re lining up for the 5km, 12km, Half Marathon or Marathon, race week nutrition can make a huge difference to how you feel on the day.

I’ve put together a full guide covering carb loading, hydration, race-day fuelling and recovery tips to help you feel confident and well-fuelled on Sunday.

Read the full blog via the link below or in my bio ✨

Discover Central Coast Bay to Bay 2026: Top Nutrition Tips from a Dietitian with evidence-based advice from Paris Mooney, Central Coast dietitian. Practical tips for better health & wellbeing.

02/06/2026

Not all energy chews are created equal 👀
From a Dietitian 🍓

Running nutrition can feel overwhelming… gummies, chews, blocks, caffeine chews, electrolyte chews, high-carb options, “gut-friendly” formulas... so many choices and so much marketing.

But choosing an energy chew doesn’t need to be confusing 💭

What should you actually look for? 👇

A good energy chew choice depends on your goals, training, gut tolerance, and race demands:
✔️ Carbohydrate content → how many grams of carbs are you getting per serve?
✔️ Carb type → glucose and fructose blends may improve carbohydrate delivery during longer events
✔️ Electrolytes → useful for heavy sweaters or training in hot conditions
✔️ Caffeine content → can enhance performance for some athletes, but may not suit everyone
✔️ Ease of chewing → some athletes prefer chews over gels due to texture and taste
✔️ Gut tolerance → always trial during training before race day
✔️ Convenience → easy to carry and consume during long runs, rides, hikes, or endurance events

One advantage of chews? 🍬

Many athletes find them easier to tolerate than gels, and they can be consumed gradually across a session rather than all at once.

This is only a small snapshot 👀

Let me know which energy chews you would like me to compare next 🛒✨

Need help understanding sports nutrition, race fuelling, 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.

DM me for info about private and public health rebates.
📍 Book via the link in bio or send me a message 🫶