Expert in Nutrition and Diabetes

About Dale Cooke, Brisbane Dietitian and Diabetes Educator

Dale Cooke Dietitian and Diabetes Educator

Qualifications and experience

I bring together nutrition, diabetes education, personal training and health coaching, so I can help you connect the dots between food, movement, health and behaviour change.

I am:
– an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist with Dietitians Australia
– a Credentialled Diabetes Educator with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association
– a Registered Personal Trainer with AUSactive
– trained as a Health Coach
– trained in counselling approaches including motivational interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

This mix means I can provide evidence-based nutrition advice, diabetes education, practical exercise guidance and support to help you make changes that feel achievable.

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HELLO THERE!

Practical nutrition and diabetes support without the judgement

Hi, I’m Dale Cooke, an Accredited Practising Dietitian Nutritionist, Credentialled Diabetes Educator and Personal Trainer based in Brisbane.

Through Nutrition Intuition, I provide practical, evidence-based nutrition and diabetes support by telehealth Australia-wide, with home visits available in selected areas of Brisbane’s inner north.

I help people make sense of food, health and diabetes management, without guilt, judgement or impossible meal plans.

Because let’s be honest: eating well is much easier when the advice actually fits your real life.

How Nutrition Intuition can help

You might be here because you’re confused about what to eat, trying to manage diabetes or pre-diabetes, worried about your heart health, feeling stuck with your weight, or simply wanting to feel better in your body.

You don’t need another strict diet, lecture or list of foods you’re “not allowed” to eat.

You need clear, realistic advice that helps you understand your body, your health and your everyday choices.

At Nutrition Intuition, I can help with:
– nutrition and dietitian advice
– diabetes education and support
– type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes
– heart health, cholesterol and blood pressure
– weight loss or gain and sustainable lifestyle change
– healthy eating, meal planning for vegan, vegetarian or omnivorous eating.

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More than just “what should I eat?”

Nutrition advice is rarely just about food. Sometimes it’s about knowing what to eat when you’re exhausted. Sometimes it’s about understanding blood glucose levels. Sometimes it’s about learning how to read food labels, cook simple meals, manage a chronic condition, or stop feeling like you’ve “fallen off the wagon” every second Tuesday.

I can help with things like:
– label reading
– pantry reviews
– vegetarian and plant-based eating
– simple, healthy cooking ideas
– diabetes and heart health
– meal planning that is realistic, not ridiculous
– finding your way back when motivation disappears.

I’m also an intuitive cook, so I love helping people make healthy food taste good without needing fancy ingredients, 47 steps, or a chef’s hat.

Diabetes education with real-life understanding

As a Credentialled Diabetes Educator, I’ve worked extensively with people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

I also understand diabetes from a personal angle, as my husband lives with type 1 diabetes. That lived experience has given me even more respect for the everyday decisions, frustrations and mental load that can come with diabetes management.

Whether you need help understanding blood glucose levels, food choices, medications, hypos, technology, exercise or the “why did that happen?” moments, I can help you make sense of it in plain English.

Ready to get started?

If you’re looking for a dietitian or diabetes educator for an online consultation or Brisbane inner north home visit with someone practical, experienced and down-to-earth, I’d love to help.

You can book an appointment, explore my services, or get in touch if you’re not sure which option is right for you.

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Nutrition Intuition Australia

Accredited Practising Dietitian & Credentialled Diabetes Educator | Available for online consults Australia-wide & home visits in Brisbane Inner North | Adults, all types of diabetes, heart health, weight loss/gain | https://nutritionintuition.com.au

Nutrition Intuition Australia

3 months ago

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Are you unknowingly taking too much vitamin B6?

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Taking too much vitamin B6 can result in harmful side effects, including nerve damage known as ‘peripheral neuropathy’, which can be severe and irreversible. If you’re not sure if you’re takin...

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4 months ago

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Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? 2 dietitians explain

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Dark chocolate has a reputation for being healthier, but is that true? Here’s how to choose between dark and milk chocolate this Easter.

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4 months ago

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Which nut butter is healthiest – peanut, almond or cashew?

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Almond or cashew butter might sound fancier than plain old peanut butter. But you might be surprised to find which one’s better for you.

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