Candace Sciberras - OnePointHealth

Dietitian

Available at Penrith, Silverdale

Candace graduated from the University of Wyoming, America with a degree in Human Nutrition and Food. She later went on to do her dietetic internship in Las Vegas, Nevada.

She is a member of the Dietetic Association Australia and holds her APD along with a Level 1 Anthropemetrist accreditation with ISAK.

Her professional interest areas are helping those with weight loss and management, gastrointestinal disorders including but not limited to IBS and IBD, type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus and sports performance nutrition.

She has a big passion for sports nutrition as she has a background with playing elite soccer for most of her life. She has represented NSW and the junior national team as well as having a season with the Western Sydney Wanders W-league team, and more recently attending college in America as a student-athlete. She still enjoys playing now along with coaching.

Her favourite thing about her profession is helping her clients and patients achieve their best health through food and nutrition. She loves being able to eliminate the overwhelm that can accompany making the correct food choices in an oversaturated world of information. She enjoys making the process simple, easy and do-able- suited for the individual and their lifestyle.

By Candace Sciberras, April 28th, 2021

Carbohydrates: How carbs can fit into your diet

The latest craze seems to be to villainise carbohydrates. But is there truth to this? At the end of the day, carbohydrate is just a macronutrient that provides your body with energy. So why all the commotion?

By Candace Sciberras, May 12th, 2020

Isolation Nutrition Tips

Here are some helpful tips to keep you on the right nutrition track and keep you in check during isolation.

By Candace Sciberras, March 25th, 2020

Mindful Eating – A Simple Practice to Incorporate

Research shows that mindful eating may help control binge and overeating. Learn how these simple tips can help you take control of your hunger.

Build a Healthy Immune System With Fruits and Vegetables

By Candace Sciberras, March 24th, 2020

How to Build and Maintain a Healthy Immune System

Did you know around 70-80% of the immune system is located in the gut? Learn how a healthy diet can help promote better a healthier lifestyle.

By Candace Sciberras, March 24th, 2020

Are You Struggling to Lose Weight?

“Why aren’t I losing weight” – This is a phrase I hear often. The truth is when it comes to weight loss, it’s not always as simple as calories in and calories out.

By Candace Sciberras, February 13th, 2019

5 Tips for Type 2 Diabetics

Insulin is a hormone that is released into the bloodstream by the pancreas to collect sugars and take them to the cells for fuel. When we consume certain foods particularly carbohydrates and sugars, they are broken down into glucose and released into the bloodstream – this is referred to as blood glucose. Type 2 Diabetes […]

By Candace Sciberras, February 13th, 2019

Tired of Endometriosis? Want to Live Comfortably and Pain-Free?

If what you are doing hasn’t worked – it is time to consider a new approach. There are a number of helpful forums, blogs and talks, illuminating the agony of living with this condition. And while I can certainly attest, it is fantastic having the reality of this condition surfacing, it doesn’t answer the out-of-reach […]

By Candace Sciberras, December 14th, 2017

Andropause: The Middle-Age Conundrum for Men

Like women entering menopause, men embody their own version of physiological changes due to a variation in hormones. From the age of anywhere between 40 to 55 men will encounter a gradual decline in their testosterone levels. This is a natural process and for some, there are no obvious symptoms as the process is gradual. […]

By Candace Sciberras, November 3rd, 2017

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Have you been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), but don’t know what it means, how you got it or how to treat it? I have seen many patients who previously visited various practitioners complaining of bloating, flatulence, sensitive tummy, mood spikes and bowel fluctuations etc. Unfortunately for the majority of sufferers, the outcome was […]

By Candace Sciberras, September 24th, 2017

What Mums with Young Ones Need to Know

Personally, I find that one of the hardest things about being a mum is not being in the ‘know’. Especially, with young children. Are they hungry? Are they crying because they need something? Where do I take the, ‘how to read minds’ course!? And while this is at best frustrating, we tend to get somewhat […]

By Candace Sciberras, July 13th, 2017

The Truth Behind Proper Hydration

The truth behind proper hydration Whether you are a marathon runner, footy player or a mother running after her child, hydration is key to getting you over the edge. Hydration is often considered more important than what you are eating. No, I am not just talking about drinking water and avoiding the sugary drinks. I […]

By Candace Sciberras, July 11th, 2017

Hormones, Exercise and Fat Loss

Scenario – Husband and wife set a goal to lose 10kg each. They both weigh in at approx. 95kg. Both participate in the same eating lifestyle and exercise routine. Husband progressively drops the weight. Wife’s weight drops and rises and plateau’s. Thus, resulting in a fluctuating merry-go-round cycle. For years, I have heard women express […]

By Candace Sciberras, June 23rd, 2017

7 Tips to Reduce ‘After Dinner’ Snacking

Do you snack at night? You’re not alone! Snacking in the evening after dinner seems to be a common phenomenon and can be the downfall of even the healthiest eater. Half the problem is that the snack food consumed isn’t normally carrot and cucumber sticks but rather biscuits, chocolate, ice cream, lollies, crackers, alcohol, soft […]

By Candace Sciberras, June 23rd, 2017

6 Reasons to See a Dietitian

Have you ever been referred to see a dietitian? You may wonder why see a dietitian and if so, how will this benefit you? Let’s take a look at what a dietitian can provide you. There is so much information out there on what to eat, what not to eat and which diet is the […]

By Candace Sciberras, June 23rd, 2017

6 Reasons to Cook Healthy Meals at Home

In today’s busy world more and more often we are eating out or having ready-made meals instead of cooking healthy meals from scratch. While this is ok occasionally, eating out too often can lead to weight gain over time. Additionally eating out all the time or buying pre-made meals is expensive! When eating out, more […]