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...
by Bec | Nov 30, 2018 | Health + Nutrition Tips
The internet is filled with health advice. And sadly, a lot of it comes from unqualified people trying to make a quick $. In the lead up to summer and 2019, you’re going to be bombarded the latest detox diets, flat tummy teas, diet shakes, weight loss lollies,...
by Bec | Nov 25, 2018 | Health + Nutrition Tips
I am continuously asked about carbohydrates: “Should I cut carbs out of my diet to lose weight?”, “Which carbs are healthy?”, “Can I eat carbs and still lose weight?” So let’s have a closer look at carbohydrates & I’ll break...
by Bec | Nov 21, 2018 | Health + Nutrition Tips
Eating to balance your hormones has been the most requested topic for me to write on this month! So here are 7 ways you can eat to balance your hormones. 1.Eat a balance of macronutrients Protein, carbohydrates and fats, aka your macronutrients, are all essential for...
by Bec | Nov 16, 2018 | Health + Nutrition Tips
Many chronic diseases including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer’s have been linked to chronic inflammation in the body. What we eat can increase or decrease inflammation in our bodies. By increasing our intake of...
