Freya Proctor Dietitian

Freya Proctor Dietitian Practical strategies. Sustainable results.

Dietitian helping you feel better through food 🌿

APD | Evidence-based nutrition

📍 In-clinic: Maitland (& Mudgee coming soon đŸ€«)
đŸ’» Telehealth: anywhere in Australia

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A GLP-1 is not your collagen powder.And this is exactly why the word “peptide” needs more context.Peptides are short cha...
22/06/2026

A GLP-1 is not your collagen powder.

And this is exactly why the word “peptide” needs more context.

Peptides are short chains of amino acids - but that does not mean every peptide product works the same way, carries the same level of evidence, or has the same safety profile.

Some peptides are prescription medicines.

Some are supplements.

Some are skincare ingredients.

Some are being marketed in wellness and longevity spaces with claims that deserve a much bigger pause.

A regulated GLP-1 medication acts on hormone pathways involved in appetite, blood glucose, gastric emptying and fullness. That is very different to collagen powder, peptide skincare, or an online “wellness peptide” vial.

And when it comes to GLP-1 patches, drops, sprays, compounded products or “research use only” peptides being marketed online for weight loss - please be cautious.

A patch with “GLP-1” written on it is not automatically a GLP-1 medicine.

A vial sold through social media is not automatically safe.

A product marketed as a health hack should not come with a hospital risk.

If your “wellness” product could put your health at risk, it is not a wellness hack - it is a gamble.

Save this if you’ve been confused by peptide talk online.

07/06/2026

Sardine maxing: dietitian thoughts 🐟

Are sardines nutritious? Absolutely.

They’re a great source of protein, omega-3 fats, vitamin D, B12, selenium and calcium if you eat the bones.

Would I recommend adding them to your diet if you like them? Yes.

Would I recommend eating only sardines, forcing yourself to eat them because TikTok said so, or turning one food into your entire personality? Absolutely not.

This is the thing with most wellness trends, the food itself usually isn’t the problem. The extreme version is.

Sardines can be a great addition to toast, crackers, salads, pasta or rice bowls.

But you still need variety, fibre, carbs, colour, enjoyment and enough total food.

Nutrition does not need to be all-or-nothing to be effective.

Save this for the next time TikTok tries to convince you one food will fix your entire life.

A healthy relationship with food is not built on perfect eating.It’s built on flexibility.For a long time, people have b...
26/05/2026

A healthy relationship with food is not built on perfect eating.

It’s built on flexibility.

For a long time, people have been taught that eating outside of the “plan” means they’ve failed. That an unplanned dessert should trigger guilt, compensation or “starting again tomorrow.”

But one spontaneous dessert doesn’t undo your progress.

Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is:
eat the dessert, enjoy the moment and continue eating normally afterwards.

Because consistency will always matter more than perfection.

If you feel like you’re always hungry
 this isn’t about willpower.It’s usually how your meals are built.A few small shif...
05/05/2026

If you feel like you’re always hungry
 this isn’t about willpower.

It’s usually how your meals are built.

A few small shifts can completely change your hunger, energy and cravings:

→ Add protein to your meals
→ Don’t skip meals (coffee doesn’t count ☕)
→ Include carbs (they’re fuel, not the enemy)
→ Prioritise fibre for fullness

When your meals actually satisfy you, everything else feels easier.

Save this for the next time you feel “snacky” đŸ€

On holidays, I’m a foodie first
 dietitian second.And honestly? That’s exactly what I recommend to my clients too.Flexib...
20/04/2026

On holidays, I’m a foodie first
 dietitian second.

And honestly? That’s exactly what I recommend to my clients too.

Flexible eating isn’t about “falling off track”,
it’s about learning how to enjoy food without guilt.

Because your relationship with food doesn’t take a holiday
 and neither should your flexibility đŸ€





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