I’m Nastaran, a Registered Dietitian with over 14 years of diverse clinical experience helping people improve their health. I specialise in evidence-based nutrition for brain health and neurodiversity, helping people make small, practical changes that can lead to meaningful improvements in their physical and mental health. Looking after your health, especially your cognitive health is one of the most valuable long-term investments you could make.
Growing up in Iran, I saw early on how closely the food we eat influences our health. My interest in nutrition deepened when I started working as a pharmacy counter assistant before starting university. I noticed how people relied on medicines for even minor health issues when sometimes dietary changes could really make a big difference. The pharmacy also regularly received scientific publications, and I became fascinated learning that certain compounds in foods such as broccoli and pineapple were shown to be preventative of some cancers. This inspired me to study dietetics, the science and practice of applying evidence base nutritional knowledge to promote health and prevent illnesses.
Over time, my professional and personal experiences shaped my career and my interest in the connection between nutrition and mental well-being. After receiving my own autism diagnosis, I developed a deeper understanding of the important role nutrition and overall health can play in supporting daily wellbeing, energy, and brain function.