Making nutritious food should feel easy, fun, and genuinely doable!
Joel Feren, also known as The Nutrition Guy, is not just a media dietitian, recipe developer, and nutrition consultant - he’s your go-to guide for all things nutritious and delicious. Partnering with the media and some of the biggest food brands in the industry, he’s helped shape the food landscape and spark meaningful conversations about nutrition, particularly for male audiences.
Joel has led projects with household names such as ALDI, Sanitarium, Cobram Estate, and Dairy Australia, shaping evidence-based nutrition communications that drive genuine impact. He’s fronted national campaigns like the Weet-Bix Better Brekkie initiative, appeared in Sanitarium’s TV commercials, and shared his cooking skills on Channel 10’s My Market Kitchen.
Food isn't just his job - it's his passion. Joel loves nothing more than whipping up new recipes in his kitchen. As a dynamic speaker, nutrition writer, and seasoned media performer, he regularly appears on TV and radio. He is known for turning complex nutrition science into relatable, actionable advice that sticks.
With fewer than 5% of dietitians in Australia being male, Joel brings a unique perspective and voice to the stage. His presentations inspire men to take charge of their health, equip audiences with realistic tools to improve wellbeing, and challenge outdated narratives about food. Whether speaking to corporates, health professionals, or community groups, Joel leaves audiences with fresh ideas, practical strategies, and the confidence to bring more meaning - and enjoyment - to the way they eat.
Talking Points
Men’s health: How to man-tain your health
Men’s health encapsulates physical, mental, emotional and social well-being; it’s not purely the absence of disease. It’s also clear that men face different health issues than women, and we also have different needs.Men’s health: How to man-tain your health
Most men are less proactive about their health than women and are less likely to visit their doctor to discuss their health or worries. The macho-man mentality may be at play here. However, subscribing to outdated views about masculinity is just not cutting it. Our lives depend on it.
Men can profoundly change their health outcomes when they modify their dietary and lifestyle behaviours. Making better and more informed choices should be the order of the day.
Who this is for:
This presentation will be valuable for all male team members in your business. Yet, female co-workers may wish to join to gain tips on how they can encourage the men in their lives to focus on their health and well-being.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Gain insights into the health and nutrition issues facing men.
- Find culinary inspiration to make smarter food choices.
- Get science-based advice on how to improve their health and wellbeing.
Mood on a Plate: The science of food and mood
The statistics on mental health issues among Australians are astonishing. But there's promising news - we may be able to eat our way to better mental health. New and exciting research is showing that our mental health can be strongly influenced by what we eat.Mood on a Plate: The science of food and mood
Dietitians can play a pivotal role in treating people living with poor mental health, yet the importance of dietary interventions remains under-recognised. Prioritising measures to improve our mental health outcomes is critical, and the encouraging news is that we can do this one bite at a time.
Who this is for:
This presentation will be valuable for all team members in your business. Mental well-being is a key pillar of health. Yet, the nutrition landscape is flooded with misinformation. Achieving better health through good nutrition is neither complicated nor difficult. This evidence-based presentation will provide the necessary steps and information to empower attendees to make healthier food choices that can impact their overall mental health.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Learn which foods and dietary patterns can positively impact their mood.
- Gain an understanding of the link between our gut and the brain, and how to strengthen this bond.
- Gain recipe ideas and culinary inspiration to encourage better nutrition.
Who this is for:
This presentation will be valuable for all team members in your business. It's for anyone who wants to maximise his or her performance at work, and end the day with energy to spare.
Audience members will:
- Understand the role of nutrition on cognition and concentration.
- Find culinary inspiration.
- Learn new meal and snack ideas to help boost their performance at work.
Healthy Snacking Stand
Joel can convey healthy eating messages to staff practically and deliciously. When team members are busy and in a hurry, it's all too tempting to raid the snack machine for a packet of chips or a sweet treat. Instead, Joel can promote healthy snacking by providing delicious and healthy nibbles while extending the messaging from his other keynote presentations. He can prepare and provide staff with a wide selection of nutritious and tasty foods that can be enjoyed between meals. Examples include fresh fruit and vegetable platters, a selection of dried fruit and nuts, popcorn, smoothies, dips and a selection of cheeses and yoghurts.Healthy Snacking Stand
This will highlight to your staff that eating healthier foods across the workday will improve their work output and make inroads into improving their overall health, including boosting their work productivity and wellbeing.
Who this is for:
This presentation will be valuable for all team members in your business. It's for anyone who wants to include healthier snacks in their day to keep hunger at bay and improve their health and wellbeing.
Audience members will:
- Get new snack ideas to help boost their performance at work.
- Learn which foods can help satiate their hunger between meals.
- Be able to better recognise their body's hunger cues.
Cooking Demonstrations
Joel can deliver an engaging cooking demonstration that can provide your team with practical and easy tips to support their wellbeing and health. Cooking Demonstrations
He can deliver the following classes:
- Sensational smoothies: learn novel and delicious smoothie recipes.
- Vegetarian cooking, be inspired by delicious vegetarian recipes using plant food.
- Terrific tofu: learn how to cook with tofu, and why it should be a staple in every omnivore's diet.
- BBQ cooking demo team up meat and fish with a delicious selection of vegetable accompaniments.
- Handouts, recipes including nutritional analyses, and any other relevant supporting materials will be provided.
Demonstrations may be recorded for those who can't attend, and a Q&A session will follow each demonstration.
Video
Weet-Bix Fruit Stack | Joel Feren
Weet-Bix has teamed up with Joel Feren, The Nutrition Guy to get more Aussie families eating a better brekkie! Check out this delicious fruit stack.Weet-Bix Better Brekkie Nutrition | Joel Feren
Some popular cereals contain over 25% sugar. That's more than a 1/4 of the cereal. Luckily, Weet-Bix is low in sugar, full of wholegrain goodness and extra yum with a twist - just add fruit, nuts and seeds. For a better brekkie, it's got to be Weet-Bix!Audio
Mr Joel, your presentation was both informative and inspiring. Your ability to distil complex nutritional insights into practical, relatable guidance was truly appreciated by our audience. T ... keep reading MEGACARE
Joel’s presentation was both informative and inspiring. His ability to distil complex nutritional insights into practical, relatable guidance was truly appreciated by our audience. The clarity, professionalism, and warmth he brought to the session made a lasting impact, and we have received excellent feedback from attendees.
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