Presents

Thank you to all who attended the inaugural Big Breakfast brought to you by Healthy Food Guide Pro! 

This essential seminar series, tailored for dietitians and allied health professionals, successfully brought together leading experts in nutrition and science to unpack the latest scientific findings and enhance professional expertise.

Attendees gained evidence-based knowledge from leading academics, discovered and unpacked ground-breaking insights on nutrition, and networked with health professionals. We appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing you at future events!

October event: Eating & Moving for Brain Health

23 October 2024 The Establishment Ballroom, Sydney

The inaugural Big Breakfast seminar looked into the latest insights on the impact of nutrition and lifestyle on brain health. Our expert speakers discussed how cognition, mood, and the risk of neurogenerative diseases are influenced by the gut-brain axis, inflammation, intermittent fasting, physical activity and more.

100+
Attendees
5
Inspiring speakers
Insightful panel discussions
3 CPD points

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Speakers

The October Big Breakfast expert panel includes professional academics in the fields of nutrition, biomedical science and neuroscience with a wealth of experience that will provide new insights that are revolutionising the field of nutrition.

Dr Tetyana Rocks

APD, Director, Food & Mood Academy

Dr Emma Beckett

Scientist, author, FOODiQ Global

Dr Hayley O’Neill

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University

Dr Anastasia Suraev

Senior Research Fellow, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney

Kathleen Alleaume

Nutrition and exercise scientist, author

Who should attend

  • Registered Dietitians
  • Clinical Nutritionists
  • Public Health Nutritionists
  • Corporate Wellness Nutritionists
  • Health & Life Coaches
  • Wellness Program Managers
  • Fitness Professionals
  • Sports Nutritionists
  • Nurses
  • Psychologists

The Big Breakfast agenda

Topic: Eating & Moving for Brain Health

7:30am
Arrival and registration
8:15am
Quick welcome with host Kathleen Alleaume
Seated hot breakfast
8:40am
Introduction to our speakers by Kathleen Alleaume
8:45am

Session 1: Nourishing cognitive health - latest advances in nutritional psychiatry research

Speaker: Dr Tetyana Rocks - APD, Director, Food & Mood Academy

Dr. Rocks will explore how certain dietary factors can boost brain function, and provide practical advice on using this knowledge in mental health care, bridging the gap between research and real-world practice.

9:05am

Session 2: Milk and brain health – the next frontier?

Speaker: Dr Emma Beckett - Scientist, communicator, author, speaker

Supporting brain health involves more than just the usual dietary suspects. Emerging research shows a connection between milk and reduced cognitive decline. Dr. Beckett reviews studies showing that dairy can help reduce depression and anxiety, improve thinking skills, and protect against cognitive diseases.

9:25am
Break - 20 mins
9:45am

Session 3: Intermittent fasting - exploring cognitive benefits

Speaker: Dr Hayley O’Neill - Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University

Examine how disruptions to our body’s internal clock affect metabolism and brain health, and unpack how certain practices can improve metabolism and support weight management.

10:05am

Session 4: Sleep: The unsung hero of brain health and eating rhythms

Speaker: Dr Anastasia Suraev - Senior Research Fellow, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney

Explore sleep as a key pillar of health alongside exercise and nutrition, emphasising its vital role in maintaining brain health. Delve into the interplay between sleep and eating habits, particularly focusing on emerging concepts of time-restricted feeding and aligning eating patterns with our circadian rhythm.

10:25am
Panel discussion
10:55am
Closing remarks with host Kathleen Alleaume
11:00am
Event concludes

Photos from Healthy Food Guide Pro's Big Breakfast 2024 event in Sydney

Why attend The Big Breakfast?

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Learn

Gain insights from leading experts and top academics
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Discover

Keep up to date with groundbreaking research on brain health
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Achieve

Earn 3 CPDs and advance your professional development
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Network

Connect and network with fellow health professionals

Benefit from the expertise of established brand Healthy Food Guide

At Healthy Food Guide Pro, we are dedicated to providing an unrivalled experience, empowering nutrition professionals to excel in their careers and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of their clients. Join us and elevate your expertise to new heights.

Ticket sales for Healthy Food Guide Pro's The Big Breakfast are now closed.

Please contact us for any queries.

Sponsors

FAQs

Tickets to the Big Breakfast are $99, however we offer early bird discounted tickets for a limited time so be sure to check back here to see any active special offers. Your ticket includes entry to the seminar and all speaker sessions, plus a hot breakfast and refreshments.

Yes – if you are unable to attend but a colleague can, please just let us know the change of name here so we can have the correct name badge ready.

No cancellation is allowed upon registration. There will be no refund made for non-attendance. However, if you are unable to attend, you may pass your ticket to another party.

Partner and sponsor exhibitor enquiries here. Please contact us for information about speaking opportunities.

For any enquiries, please contact Alison Kirkman.