by Bec | May 2, 2019 | Health + Nutrition Tips
Reflux occurs when acids from your stomach leak out and move up your oesophagus. Symptoms of reflux include heartburn (a burning sensation in your upper abdomen, oesophagus or throat), nausea, bloating, chest pain and an acidic taste in your mouth. If you experience...
by Bec | Apr 2, 2019 | Health + Nutrition Tips
What the research says Nuts, like fruit and vegetables, are a vital part of a healthy diet and should be enjoyed every day. But research has found that Aussies don’t eat enough nuts to reap the health benefits. On average, we only eat about 5g of nuts per day compared...
by Bec | Feb 12, 2019 | Health + Nutrition Tips
Legumes are extremely healthy for us. But despite being so nutritious, research indicates that, on average Australians are eating less than one third of a serve of legumes a week, and only 35% of people eat legumes regularly! Eeek! So let’s have a look at what legumes...
by Bec | Feb 1, 2019 | Health + Nutrition Tips
It’s no secret that veggies are good for us! But I understand that not everyone loves the taste of them! So here are some ways to make your veggies taste good so you will actually want to eat them! Cook your veggies in different ways – don’t just...
by Bec | Dec 19, 2018 | Health + Nutrition Tips
What is Kombucha Kombucha is a fermented tea. It is made by combining black or green tea, sugar and a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast known as SCOBY. The SCOBY ferments (i.e. breaks down) the sugar, changing the polyphenols in the tea and forming various acids...
by Bec | Dec 13, 2018 | Health + Nutrition Tips, Recipes
To make a healthy, balanced lunch, you need to include a source of protein, some carbohydrates, healthy fats and a mix of vegetables. When I saw clients in my private practice, they would often leave the carbohydrate portion out, thinking it would help with their...
