— DIETICIAN & NUTRITIONIST
Meet
Tess
Keightley.
Credentials
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APD — Accredited Practising Dietitian
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Accredited Nutritionist
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B. Nutrition & Dietetics
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Top 20 Nutrition Professional 2019–20
"There is space for all foods in our diets — and I'm here to help you find yours."
Tess Keightley is a media dietitian, founder of Authentic Spoon Nutrition, and an Accredited Practising Dietitian committed to making evidence-based nutrition genuinely accessible for everyone.
ABOUT TESS
Nutrition that's honest,
evidence-based and real.
Tess Keightley is a media Dietitian and founder of Authentic Spoon Nutrition. Tess communicates evidence-based practices through her warm, approachable style — cultivating a message of authentic nutrition advice that encourages sustainability, healthful food promotion, and positive food relationship outcomes.
Tess's exceptional work has seen her alongside some of Australia's biggest brand names, including landing the role of Dietitian for YouFoodz Australia. Her resume features collaborations with Channel 9 Australia, Queensland Government, Australian Heart Foundation, Dairy Australia, Australia Sweet Potato, Queensland Health, McCormick Food Company, and Arnott's.
Tess has secured her influence in the online nutrition space, with over 23,000 Instagram followers and 25,000 TikTok followers. Through her online presence and extensive experience, she was recognised as a Top 20 Nutrition Professional for 2019–2020 — earning an invitation to an intimate meeting with Jamie Oliver at Woolworths Headquarters.
After only a quick glance at Tess's Instagram, you'll see her message reads loud and clear: there is space for all foods in our diets. She doesn't take herself too seriously, loves to have a laugh, and finds that being her authentic self is the best way to communicate her nutrition message.
23K
INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS
25K
TIKTOK FOLLOWERS
TOP 20
NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL
10+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
MY PHILOSOPHY
Nutrition should
work for you,
not against you.
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All foods have a place
No food is off-limits. A sustainable diet is one that includes the foods you love — and the knowledge to balance them.
02
Evidence, not trends
Every recommendation is grounded in current nutrition science, not whatever's trending on social media this week.
03
Real life first
Plans need to fit your schedule, budget, culture, and preferences — not the other way around.
04
Positive food relationships
The goal is never restriction. It's building a confident, easy relationship with food that lasts a lifetime.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERTISE
The experience
behind the advice.
Tess brings formal qualifications, industry recognition, and years of hands-on experience working with individuals, brands, and media organisations across Australia.
Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics
Formally trained and accredited. The foundation of every recommendation Tess makes.
Media Dietitian
Extensive experience providing expert commentary for TV, print, digital, and social media across major Australian outlets.
Accredited Practising Dietitian
APD status through Dietitians Australia — the gold standard credential for dietetic practice in Australia.
FMCG Industry Consultant
Strategic nutrition consultancy for some of Australia's biggest consumer food brands — from product development to health claims.
Top 20 Nutrition Professional
Recognised nationally as a Top 20 Nutrition Professional for 2019–2020, with an invitation to meet Jamie Oliver at Woolworths HQ.
Online Influence
23K+ Instagram and 25K+ TikTok followers built on authentic, practical, and genuinely helpful nutrition content.
Trusted by Australia's biggest names.
