Infuse Issue 18 February 2023 | Page 13

Introducing our Gut Health Month ambassador , Nicole Dynan

February 2023 is Gut Health Month . To kickstart the celebrations , we sat down with Gut Health Month ambassador Nicole Dynan to chat all things Gut Health Month and working in the gut health space .
Can you explain what Gut Health Month is and why you think it ' s important for dietitians .
Gut Health Month is designed to educate the public about the latest gut health science and reduce the stigma around bowel habits . It not only helps dietitians support their clients in managing their gut issues in an evidence-based way , but it also promotes dietitians as the standout nutrition experts in the gut health space .
Nicole Dynan is an Accredited Practising Dietitian , Accredited Sports Dietitian and the Founder and Director of The Good Nutrition Co . and The Gut Health Dietitian . Nicole was inspired to start the gut-health arm of her business after suffering allergies and food intolerances herself as a child and having the good fortune to complete her masters research project at the RPAH Allergy Unit in Sydney . When Nicole established the business nine years ago , she had a simple goal : To help people navigate the science to fix their gut issues and feel happy and healthy again . Nicole ’ s business has a team of twelve dietitians and is recognised as one of Australia ’ s largest telehealth nutrition providers , having consulted to over 30,000 individuals and hundreds of organisations . Nicole is a guest lecturer for The University of Sydney , The University of NSW and media spokesperson for Dietitians Australia .
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