Shamala Chrysanthi Ratnesar
The Total Life Diet Centre
About
I developed The Total Life Diet because I am passionate about helping and empowering people to live long, lean, healthy and happy lives. As a dietitian with over 20 years of experience and a lover of all things food and nutrition, I can empathize with you and provide you with personalised advice and support to suit your particular situation, food preferences and lifestyle. My advice, eating plans and recommendations are simple, practical, healthy and delicious.
Whether you see me in an individual consultation, join a group program or read one of my books, you will be inspired to live a more joyful and vital life. The Total LIFE Diet combines the science of nutrition with the art of nutrition and draws on Mediterranean, Japanese and Nordic influences. This diet is not boring or bland and there's no starvation or deprivation — you can enjoy deliciously healthy food for life.
Approach: Empathetic, practical, science-based, and inspiring; focuses on personalised advice tailored to individual food preferences and lifestyle; encouraging and positive
Weight Loss Approach
Mediterranean-style diet drawing on Mediterranean, Japanese and Nordic dietary influences. Evidence-based approach incorporating balanced macronutrients (moderate carbohydrate, substantial protein, low saturated fat, rich in omega-3s), positive thinking, behavioural change, and physical activity. Based on major clinical studies including The Lyon Diet Heart Study, GISSI Prevenzione Trial, DASH study and Oslo Diet and Exercise Study.
Focuses on enjoyable, sustainable eating rather than deprivation or starvation.
Areas of Expertise
Location
The Total Life Diet Centre
10 Footbridge Blvd, Wentworth Point NSW 2127
Multiple Locations
Dietitians Australia directory lists 26A Flavelle Street, Concord NSW 2137; website contact page lists 10 Footbridge Blvd, Wentworth Point NSW 2127 (likely current address)
Qualifications
- B.Sc.
- M.Sc.
- APD
- AN
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare rebates available; Medicare Provider listed in Dietitians Australia directory. Chronic Disease Management (EPC) plans accepted.
NDIS
NDIS rebates available (explicitly stated on website). Plan type details not specified.
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available (stated on website). Specific funds not listed.
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