Health + Nutrition Tips

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...

Fat In Nuts – Good or Bad?
Nuts are high in fat, primarily unsaturated fats. But this is not a bad thing. In fact, dietary fats are essential to our health and without these fats, we can develop serious health problems. What Role Does Fat Play In Our Body? Fats provide our body with essential...

Busting Myths About Nuts & Weight Loss, Gut Health, Acne & More!
There are a lot of beliefs and myths when it comes to nuts. Everyone from the public to experts in health have an opinion on nuts and your health, but these aren’t always supported by good science. So let’s have a look at some of the most common myths surrounding nuts...

What Is IBS & How Is It Managed?
Do you suffer from bloating, gas, abdominal pain and diarrhoea or constipation? Well you’re not alone! In fact, one in five Australians suffer severe digestive sensitivity and it is twice as common in women as it is in men! What is Irritable...