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In her hometown of Goondiwindi, Maddy Bento walks down the street and knows many people she passes. So, moving to Brisbane alone to study nutrition was a culture shock. Halfway through her degree, she decided to make a switch.

Did you know you could earn a side income working as a health VA? VA work is ideal for students and new graduates alike – it’s flexible, you get to network and learn from amazing practitioners, and you can work from anywhere in the world.

Considering studying nutrition at Endeavour College? Qualified Nutritionist (BHSc) and Endeavour graduate, Lani Finau, answers your most-asked questions about our nutrition degree.

Most people will be familiar with or have their own variation of a potato cake, but throwing stinging nettle into the mix may take some by surprise (and with good reason). Typically, stinging nettle is regarded as a weed; being sprayed with chemicals or…

When you’re studying health, you just want to jump in and start helping people! The good news is that you don’t have to wait until you graduate to dip your toes into the industry.

A healthy gut needs two key components — a healthy and intact gut lining and a diverse and balanced microbiome. When these components are compromised, the gut becomes dysfunctional and over time can trigger autoimmune disease.

Samantha (Sam) Gemmell was always the kid with hummus and carrot sticks at friends’ birthday parties, but something far more serious prompted her to study nutrition.

The topic of ageing has become exceedingly popular both in mainstream and nutritional science. Even the United Nations has proclaimed 2021 to 2030 to be “the decade of healthy ageing.”

Have you ever felt the pressure to look, behave, do, or eat a certain way because you’re a Nutritionist? I have!

As women’s sport gains popularity worldwide, sportswomen are championing healthy bodies and banishing the myth that a woman's body should be a particular shape or size to be fit, strong and feminine.

We understand the immune system to be an invaluable ally; protecting the body from any harmful pathogens it may encounter. But sometimes this powerful defensive armoury can turn against healthy cells and tissues, in what we refer to as ‘autoimmune disea…

Australia’s ecological footprint is high. Really, really high. This means that as individuals (whilst it can feel overwhelming) it is important we ensure that our choices are eco-friendly, within as many facets of our life as possible.