Health + Nutrition Tips
Calcium: Why We Need It & Are You Getting Enough Without Dairy?
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our body! In fact, it accounts for 2% of our total body weight! Why Do We Need Calcium? Calcium is essential to all cells in our body. It plays many vital roles and is required for: Skeletal function – mineralisation of our...
Healthy School and Uni Lunches with Recipes For A Whole Week (Plant-based)
Preparing a healthy school and uni lunch may have more benefits than you think. Skip your trip to the food court or canteen and reap the benefits of allocating a small portion of your day to making a nutritious and delicious meal! Download your Healthy School and Uni...
Prebiotics Vs Probiotics – What’s The Difference & How Do They Keep Your Gut Healthy?
A healthy gut plays a vital role in our overall health. Research has linked a healthy gut to lower rates of obesity, reduced risk of diabetes, improved mood and a strong immune system. The more diverse our gut bacteria are, the better for our bodies! In view of the...
Health Benefits of Blueberries & Why You Need To Eat More
Blueberries are delicious, versatile and extremely healthy. They are often labeled as a superfood due to their amazing disease-fighting properties. Low in calories and packed full of essential nutrients, fresh Australian Blueberries are a great way to skip out on...
11 Easy and Convenient Snack Ideas For Busy Pregnant Mums-To-Be
Healthy, nutritious eating during pregnancy is vital for the growth and development of your beautiful little bubba. The nutrition that your baby receives while it is in the womb can have a positive influence on how they develop, grow and learn for their whole life!...
Salt and Your Health: What you need to know
Salt and Your Health Salt is essential for life and we do need to consume some salt in our diet. However most of us consume more salt than we actually need. Too much salt can have a negative impact on your health & is linked to conditions...
10 Tips to Manage Heartburn and Reflux
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...
You’ve heard how important fruit & veggies are, but research says nuts are too!
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...
The Lowdown on Legumes
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...
How To Make Your Veggies Taste Good
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 steam your veggies....