Sue Radd

Sue Radd is an accredited practising dietitian and founding director of Sydney’s Nutrition and Wellbeing Clinic.

1. What motivates you most in your work?

I have a deep-rooted interest in health and wellbeing, and an intense urge to stay on top of cutting-edge research. I love seeing people's lives change for the better, and the surprise they get when they experience the power of a healthy diet.

A patient once said that she was prepared to "walk over broken glass" for me. This was after I'd helped her to successfully reduce her cholesterol level to avoid medication and lose 10 kg in the process. Kind of makes you feel good about what you do!



2. What does being healthy mean to you?

Eating well, moving (in every way I can) each day, having spiritual beliefs, feeling loved and being connected to my community. Being healthy also means I have lots of energy and can be hard to keep up with at times!



3. What one thing would you like to have more of in your day?

Time! Wouldn't everyone?! I already cram three days into one, so it'd be nice to be able to spread them out a bit—and get even more done!

4. What is your wellbeing wish for Australian women 40+?

I'd love to see all Aussie women take charge of their health and adopt simple lifestyle behaviours, such as eating well and moving more, to keep disease at bay. They'd find it much easier to manage their waistlines; going on and off diets must be torture! It's much easier to change your lifestyle by choice.

More about Radd: Sue Radd has worked as an independent consultant to the food and pharmaceutical industries in the areas of product development, nutrition policy and communications in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United Kingdom. Radd is co-author of the internationally published book Eat to Live, and has also won the Best Nutrition Writing award at the Vittoria Australian Food Media Awards for her most recent work The Breakfast Book.

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