As a food philosopher, nutritional strategist and food coach, Sherry is passionately devoted to “wholistic” nourishment. The former Victorian chair of Nutrition Australia and Melbourne head of Slow Food has spent over 20 years studying Human Nutrition, Health & Behavioural Science, food and wellness. She is a controversial thought leader and inspirational speaker in the field of Health & Wellbeing
Invited to present at venues, such as the University of Queensland’s Brain Institute, or on television, radio and in the Wheel of Life film in Australia or overseas, she wittily reveals the shocking truth about food, its, often, detrimental impact on our body and planet. It is not only highly informative, but entertaining to listen to her philosophies on how to heal both.
Sherry will have you question everything you know about “healthy” eating. Find out why fat French chefs and children in refugee camps in Africa are eating healthier than many dietitians and privileged school kids in Australia. With a revolutionary philosophical approach, Sherry will have your energy increased by 300% and even losing weight through health and mind gains.
She is the author and creator of The Anti-Diet, which focuses on developing a healthy relationship with food, without dieting and while experiencing true pleasure and quality of life. As an internationally recognized expert on food and its connection to wellbeing, Sherry Strong is devoted to transforming personal and workplace wellness by inspiring people to take control of their own health. and wellness maze and inspire people to take control of their own health.
Food Philosopher & Nutritional Strategist
Chef ~ Nutritionist ~ Food Coach
Partial CV
The FoodLovers Workshop / started as a cooking school and has developed into a multi-faceted business
1993 to present- Owner/Director
Professional Speaking/Cooking Demonstrations/Writing
Food Coaching/Television & Radio Presenting
Television Presenting
Celebrity Chef – concept in production for an Australian network
Cooking with Sherry – developed and presented a series for Australian television
The Thinning Palate- produced, presented and directed pilot and video series
The Cooking Show – Series of cooking ‘shorts’ on New Australian Cuisine
Never Eat (or drink) More Than You Can Lift – Co-produced & Presented
Television
Guest Chef
The Morning Shift, Denise Program, What’s Cooking, Mornings with Kerri-Anne,
Vicky Gabereau show (nationally televised in Canada), CitiCooks, CitiTV
Radio Presenting
Co-presenter of Bodytalk, a nationally syndicated radio program
Interviewed on 3AK, 3AW, HO FM, ABC radio national
Weekly guest on TopFM in the Northern Territory
Celebrity Guest Chef/Presenter
Good Food Show with Jamie Oliver, Rick Stein and Ainsley Harriot
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Masterclass 2001, 2002
Taste of Victoria Celebrity Chef, 2001 to 2004
Tasting Australia, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007
Spirit of Hospitality, Toronto, Canada, 2002, 2004
Ruth Pretty Cooking School, New Zealand, 2003, 2004
Mind, Body Spirit Festival
Sustainable Living Festival
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival’s Natural & Organic Festival
Master Chefs, Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
Cookbook Company Cooking School, Calgary, Canada
Cooks School, Vancouver, Canada
Our Food Today & Tomorrow-National Seminar
Guest Speaker- Call to Action-Presenting Foods of the Future
Symposium of Australian Gastronomy
Presented a paper at the 11th symposium held in Hobart September ‘99’ which ignited my passion for speaking philosophically about food
DAA Conference 2000-The Art and Science of Eating
Workshop of symposium paper combined with a cooking demonstration
Tasting Australia
Food of the Future; broadcast on ABC National
Accredited Speaking Professional Member of NSAA
Accredited Professional Speaker (APS) & Board member of National Speakers Association of Australia/ Awarded Best New Speaker of the Year 2000 (Vic.)
Herald Sun Food & Drink Feature Section
Freelance contributor and Taste Panel expert
Selector Magazine / Food for thought column and feature writer
Australian Nutrition Foundation / Nutrition Australia
Past Chair of the Victorian committee
Body Image & Health Inc.
Management committee member of a Vic health initiative promoting body satisfaction & health
Deakin University
Studied Health and Behavioural Sciences, Psychology, Professional Writing and Journalism
Slow Food
Former Head of the Melbourne Convivium
A Taste of Slow presenter 2007, 2008
