Demystifying food trends
Food trends… just when we think we’ve heard them all, there’s a new kid on the block claiming to be the saving grace for all health concerns. Many people are...
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What is stress actually costing you?
Think back to the last time you felt truly relaxed. Can you remember how it felt? Now, contrast that with a moment of high stress – your heart racing, mind...
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Which oils are best for your health and which are best to avoid?
I’m often asked which oils are best for cooking with, yet oils often play a much bigger role in people’s diets without them realising. The vast majority of packaged, processed,...
3 principles to help you eat intuitively
When it comes to what, when and how much you eat, do you let your body guide you, or do you look to someone or something else for answers? Do...
Does eating organic really make a difference?
I’m often asked whether it is really necessary to choose organic produce. Particularly right now, with the cost of living soaring, it is understandable that many are trying to keep...
How to support your body nutritionally after birth
Physically, the process of growing a baby exacts a significant toll and this is not discussed enough. It can be physically and emotionally challenging to get back on your feet...
5 ways to amp up your vegie intake
There’s one small habit you could do every day that takes very little time, costs very little money and yet brings with it so much energy and vitality. Despite this,...
5 foods your brain will love
Just like the rest of your body, the brain requires nourishment to function at its best. Yet, many people aren’t eating in a way that supports this. When it comes...
Are oats gluten-free?
A question I am asked regularly is whether or not oats are gluten-free. So, let’s take a look. Gluten is the name given to a protein in wheat, rye, barley...
Eating whole real food on a budget
A common reason people often give for not eating whole real foods is because they perceive they’re a lot more expensive than packaged or processed food, or that eating this...
Is caffeine benefiting your health?
Caffeine is the most widely consumed stimulant in the world, with roasted coffee beans and tea leaves being the primary source of dietary caffeine. It is also found in cocoa,...
Nutrients to boost brain health
Did you know that our brain needs food, just like the rest of our body? Our brain needs certain nutrients not only to grow initially as infants, but also to...
Digging deep into nutrition
For those of you who are familiar with my work, you’ll know that I am a fan of getting as many nutrients as we can from our food. Unfortunately, though,...
What is whole real food?
What is whole real food? As a nutritional biochemist, the importance of choosing mostly whole real foods is a message I’m passionate about sharing, but this concept seems to be...
How do you hold up your foundation of health?
What is health? Is it simply the absence of illness and disease? An equilibrium between yourself and your environment? I like to think it’s both of these, and more. When...
Confused about nuts?
When it comes to eating nuts, you’ve likely heard conflicting viewpoints over the years. Some advice encourages us to avoid nuts due to their high fat and calorie content, while...
Office morning teas
Many of you are likely heading back to work about now, which might mean office morning teas and face-to-face team meetings – with food – are back on the menu....