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Does Fruit Have Too Much Sugar?
To answer this very simply: no, fruit does not have "too much sugar". Fruit often mistakenly gets tarnished with the "sugar" brush because fruit contains natural sugar. The key with fruit, is that the sugar is naturally occurring, not added, and is not linked to the...
The Female Athlete Triad: Part 2 – Prevention & Treatment
In my last blog, I wrote about The Female Athlete Triad; a common, yet serious medical condition that can affect female athletes & fitness lovers. To recap, The Female Athlete Triad is a combination of three medical conditions that are all linked to each other:...
The Female Athlete Triad – What Every Girl Who Exercises Needs To Know
Sport & exercise is a great way for girls & women to stay fit, healthy, gain confidence and socialise with friends. Time & time again, research has proven that those who engage in regular physical activity are generally healthier, more confident and feel...
Top Immune Foods To Keep You Fit & Healthy
With summer gone & the cooler weather already kicking in, it is important to look after your immune system, especially if you like to keep active. Did you know your immune system can actually be suppressed by intense training & workouts?!...
Nihiwatu – Your Ultimate Wellness Destination
If you follow me on Instagram (@nourish_naturally), you would have seen my recent adventures in the tropical jungle paradise, Sumba, where I was invited to stay for a few nights at Nihiwatu resort. Sumba is small island in Indonesia & while it’s only...
Strawberry, Mint & Coconut Nice-cream
Strawberry, Mint & Coconut Nice-cream Ingredients: 1 punnet of strawberries 1 ripe banana 2tbs shredded coconut Small bunch of fresh mint Method: 1. Wash strawberries & slice in half. Place into a container. 2. Peel banana &Â slice. Place into container...
Exploring the Magic of Reethi Beach
Reethi Beach Resort is heaven on earth. If I could live anywhere in the world, it would Reethi. I've been fortunate enough to travel to Reethi beach three times with my husband;  first in 2013 for my honeymoon, then in 2014 and 2016. Each trip was beyond amazing! From...
A Dietitian’s Take on the New Youfoodz Menu
I was already a big fan of Youfoodz, so I was pretty excited to find out that they have just launched their new Spring Menu. What is Youfoodz? Youfoodz are pre-prepared, fresh meals that are delivered to your door, ready to eat. They are extremely convenient as there...
The Kiwi Fruit Fitness Fact & Recipe That Will Blow Your Mind
Kiwi fruits contain a unique plant antioxidant called actinidin. Actinidin is an enzyme that helps break down protein, making protein more readily absorbed by your muscles, which is especially beneficial after a workout. So adding a kiwi fruit to your post-workout...
Creamy Avocado Zoodles
CREAMY AVOCADO ZOODLES 6 zucchinis 1 large ripe avocado 2 garlic cloves Handful of fresh basil leaves 1/2 fresh lemon (juiced) 1 tbs extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbs nutritional yeast Wash zucchinis and remove ends.Using a spiralizer, spiralize all the zucchinis and cook...