Health + Nutrition Tips
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....
How To Make A Healthy Lunch In Under 2 Minutes
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...
Carbohydrates & Weight Loss: what you need to know
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 down the science for you! Cutting Carbs...
Eating To Balance Your Hormones
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...
The Best (And Worst) Anti-Inflammatory Foods
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 anti-inflammaotry...
Vitamin B12: what you need to know
If you’re vegan or plant based, you need ensure you’re getting adequate Vitamin B12, which usually requires supplementation or injections. However even if you eat meat, you still need make sure you’re getting enough B12. Here is a quick run down on Vitamin B12!...
Food Combining: which foods to eat together for maximum nutrient absorption
Did you know that combining certain foods can help boost nutrient absorption?! Your body will be able to better absorb certain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants when eaten together in the same meal. Here are some combo's to try for maximum nutrient...
The Ketogenic Diet
What Is The Ketogenic Diet? The ketogenic diet is a diet that is: very low in carbohydrates. You are limited to 20-50grams of carbohydrates per day moderate in protein high in fat. Your body will...