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ALEX HOARE, APD
Alex is a Melbourne-based Accredited Practising Dietitian and nutritionist, with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of
Dietetics at Deakin University. She is the founder of The Dietitian’s Pantry (thedietitianspantry.com) and she believes in eating a
diet that contributes to all areas of health, happiness and wellbeing. For example, broccoli makes her healthy, cheese makes her
happy and dining out with her beautiful family and friends is great for her wellbeing! Alex promotes a well balanced approach to
nutrition and truly believes in “everything in moderation.” Read more about Alex at n4foodandhealth.com

INSIDE THE

DIETITIAN’S
PANTRY
Nutrition expert Alexandra Hoare explains what her
diet includes, and why yours should too!

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s a dietitian people often ask me about my own diet – what
I eat, what I don’t eat and what I think about a particular
food or diet.

I have come to accept it as part and parcel of being a dietitian, and I
certainly don’t blame people for asking either. After all, I’m always
intrigued to know what workouts personal trainers do, what
toothpaste dentists use, and what skin products dermatologists use.
People are quite surprised to hear that I eat gluten, sugar, cake and
burgers! There are no foods that are off limits for me, and I follow
the same advice that I generally recommend to others by:
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having a good relationship with food
not feeling guilty about eating
not banning any particular food
eating what is enjoyable, in a mindful manner
exploring what style of eating suits me best
eating foods from all food groups
eating wholesome, fresh foods, including plenty of
fruit and veggies
• not getting caught up in the latest fad or
dietary craze
• and ensuring eating habits
positively influence my physical,
social and emotional health.
As an Accredited Practicing Dietitian
I’ve completed six years of university
education, years of practical
experience, and a minimum 30 hours
of professional development every
year to maintain my status as an APD.
So, my advice and approach – like
all APDs – is based on
evidence and not on the
latest dietary trend.

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